Cheers to BFPs in 2-0-1-6!

[broodymrs]

So sorry jezika. I had a couple of chemicals and they are heartbreaking. Fertility testing is a slippery slope. We've rushed into it really just because we've been ntnp for two years so that's ttc in a Drs eyes but only really on our 3rd cycle of actually ttc. It does now have me questioning whether we should have tried the 'natural' route a bit longer. We'll see. I know I'm lucky they're taking me seriously. I do find they take you more seriously second time around but that could just be different drs

 

[wifeybby]

Boo for rocky temps, Angel. I wouldn't look to much into it, with the stress and illness I would just go by symptoms and cycle day estimate just as you did. Hopefully next cycle things straighten up and your pain eases. My heart goes out to you, as a school employee I would be devastated too. I hope the students family is getting the support they need too.

Thank you, BroodyMrs I hope the meds work out too. I have a good feeling about it, as does DH, so just doing all I can and leaving it up to fate. I can't lie, for sure my hopes up high. I'm sure your testing will go just fine - no matter what, its best to just know. It's a big step to even do any testing, so yay for that!! I was terrified for my first RE appointment.

Always here for you, Jezika. Vent whenever you need to, we all are happy to hear you out and just be a shoulder to lean on.

AFM, started Provera tonight, 9 days to go. Hoping I don't get the insomnia and hot flash I had last time. It was mild but I was so tired all that time. Off work on Friday so I'm excited for a 3 day weekend!

 

[Angel5000]

Well, FF says I'm 9DPO. I guess I did O when FF says because if I had O'd much earlier AF would be here (or maybe a day away sine my LP is about 10-11 days). When I check my cervix today I'm not getting any CM at all and cervix is low and firm, but also no more of the light pink tint either. :/ I really do think I'm out. But now I guess we get to see how long my LP is. I had one crazy month where I got a 14 day LP (but no BFP, not even a CP) so FF is telling me to test Sunday. I'll probably test Friday afternoon if no AF by then.


broody - I wish my doctors had taken me seriously. Every thing I read says that if you are TTC through actively tracking cycle and timing BD at right time for 6 months and nothing happens then you should get to start the process, and the one-year thing is really out dated given the amount of technology we have now that allows us to time things. My cousin was telling me her doctor starts testing for easy stuff like sperm test around 3-6 months TTC, or even before you start if you want, because he says there's no point in you trying for ay ear and then finding out it's something like low sperm count and you could have been doing something about it all this time. And then recommends testing at 6 months as a just in case, as long as you are using ovulating tests and tracking bbt and other stuff.

I'm just getting my RE referral now, so when I go in Sunday I'll have just finished our 13th month.

wifey - good luck with the provera!

 

[broodymrs]

That's a good point Angel. Post o bloods done this morning, arm hurts!

 

[Angel5000]

AF came and so I'm on Cycle #13 now.

I had my first RE appointment today. I really like the clinic we are going to. They were so nice, very personable. The doctor is very kind, and didn't at all brush anything I said off and provided us with lots of information, which I really appreciate.

We will start doing tests next cycle. I'm going to have a very very busy month of April. I have to call on CD1 and then go on CD3 to have ultrasound (to look at lining thickness) and to do hormone tests. Then I call the radiology department and schedule a dye test to look at my uterus and make sure tubes are open and uterus shape is okay. This sounds incredibly painful and not at all pleasant (they warned me that some women say it's just like painful cramps, but other women have said it felt like childbirth without an epidural). Then I go back around CD12-18 somewhere to look at follicles and lining and hormone testing and then once I Ov I go back again to check hormones again.

Basically, this next cycle will be very busy. After that we can make some decisions about what needs to be done. He said that his concern right now isn't infertility but with recurrent losses because I've had 2 chemicals. This actually was relieving to hear because my previous doctor just brushed aside my CPs as not a big deal, and that really bothered me.

So I can't go in and start testing until next cycle (sucks because I'm at CD4-5 today and he said I missed starting the testing by about 2 days because they are very time sensitive tests) but DH can have his analysis done at any time so he'll prob go in a couple weeks and take care of that. I feel so relieved just to have someone else watching my cycle and help us! And they are there literally 7 days a week because they know that a woman can't control their cycle so I can literally call any day.

 

[Sheece]

I'm so sorry Jezika X hope you're doing OK


Afm - turns out my new vitamins are the ticket - I ovulated on CD16 this cycle!! Earliest I have ovulated for ages so I'm happy. Dpo 3 today, so onto the wait again, thankfully earlier than I thought I would be!

Hope you're all doing well!

 

[Angel5000]

That's awesome, Sheece! What vitamins are you using again? That's awesome You've O'd early!

 

[wifeybby]

Woohoo, Sheece! glad those are working for you. Now to just catch that egg!

Glad you got into an RE, Angel. They surely know their stuff. I hope your time spent with the RE is short and sweet. Hopefully they can figure out a lot from this cycle and see whats the issue, and fix it! That first appointment is so scary before you go, I know, but I hope you feel as relieved as I did to have done something about it. It's all good from here!

Last night was a rough one with the Provera - I was so hot! Didn't sleep well and just so stinking hot. Yuck. Just like I remembered last time lol I thought taking it before bed helped to alleviate the side effects, but idk. I guess I'd rather have the hot flashes at night when I'm at home rather than during the day when I'm all over the place lol

 

[Sheece]

Thanks girls! I use Blackmores conceive well gold

AND I actually felt ovulation this cycle, never have before. Sharp pain on my right side, and sure enough, that day was ovulation day according to my temps. Hope that means its an extra strong egg!

 

[mrs unicorn]

Hi ladies, I was part of this thread a couple of months back and was wondering if I can join again? I got my bfp on 8th jan, but unfortunately on 24th Feb (at 10 weeks) I was diagnosed with a MMC (empty sac measuring 8 weeks). I had an ERPC last week. It's been an awful time for us, but I found so much support on the site previously I am keen to be back here. We're not actually TTC until af arrives (could be 4-6weeks). Anyway, I just wanted to pop in to say hi again and good luck to all! x

 

[wifeybby]

Hi MrsU so sorry to hear of your MC. I personally have not been through that myself, but just want to be here for you. I'm always here if you need to talk

I'm glad though that you find support here, I think BnB is the best thing that I could've found for TTC support.. I hope your AF comes back as planned and when you're ready to start TTC again we're all ears

 

[Angel5000]

wifeybby - I was so nervous before the RE appointment but I feel so relieved knowing that someone else is working with us! Especially knowing that they are taking my CPs seriously and not just brushing them off like my PCP did. I know that it's not considered abnormal for most people until 3+ but my Re said they start to look at "why" when you hit two, especially if we've been trying for a year, because they feel like that's a sign something may not be working right.

Sucks that you aren't sleeping well from the provera. Feels like they should be able to give us something that doesn't have such bad side effects. Is there anything that can help with the hot flashes?

MrsUnicorn I'm so sorry to hear about your MC. I hate to say "Welcome back" because it sucks that you are here, but we are definitely around to help and support!

 

[Sheece]

Hi again Mrs Unicorn, I'm so sorry about your MMC, hope you're doing ok. We're always here for support!

 

[broodymrs]

Hi Mrs unicorn. So sorry about the mmc.

 

[mrs unicorn]

Thank you ladies for the welcomes! Yep, it's rubbish that I'm back here but it is what it is. I can't wait to get back to TTC, although it will be scary at times I'm sure. I've started temping again as I wanted to see if they are in the correct range already, and it's looking good. I've also been having little twingy cramps that I used to get around this time (I'm hoping I'm cd7 today as I put the ERPC as cd1). This cycle can I ask you all to wish that my af arrives on time please haha! I'm pretty sure I'll never want that again

 

[Angel5000]

I'll keep FX and prayers that your AF arrives quickly. . . and I never thought I would say THAT on thse boards!

 

[abennion]

Mrs. Unicorn - Sorry to hear about the MC. I personally haven't experienced one, but I have seen the anguish on these boards from those who have. My heart really does go out to you. I hope AF comes right on time.

AFM: Well, back from vacation, and it was amazing! Gearing up to O (but I won't know when because I'm not temping or doing OPKs). Not really expecting anything until after we have our meeting with the fertility clinic, whenever that may be.

 

[wifeybby]

Showing you some love, MrsU

Happy to hear you're feeling better, Angel! I felt that way too when I went glad you had a good experience and am feeling supported. Also thrilled they're taking your history seriously. They must realize that it might be something they can find and correct and prevent rather than letting you go through that again.

Abe! Hope you get into that clinic soon. You've waited long enough as far as I'm concerned lol fx you get some good news when you go. And even more fx you get a surprise BFP in the meantime.

 

[Sheece]

fingers crossed for a quick appointment for you abennion!!

AFM - just waiting. Not having any symptoms at all really My boobs felt a bit sore at the sides when I got out of bed this morning and (tmi) my nipples were a little bit flaky but that could just be normal. Temps are great though but that doesn't really mean anything at the end of the day.

 

[Jezika]

Mrs. U - So sorry about the MMC. Life deals some tough blows, but I think having the support of this forum makes everything a little bit easier. Fingers crossed AF comes! Gosh, that IS weird to say!

Sheece - I'm very hopeful for you! When are you testing? It's v. exciting when someone's approaching test time.