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

[Hope16]

Hi ladies ... I go in for my first scan tomorrow morning. Hopefully everything will go well. I am just worried about having a blighted ovum or not seeing a heartbeat. I'm trying to stay humble and positive but it's not easy.

 

[abennion]

Emma- tested last night at 6DPO and got a BFN... No surprise there. I'll probably be testing once a day until either I get a BFP or AF.

 

[Sheece]

Hi Hope, fingers crossed and best wishes for your scan tomorrow!!

Thanks girls. Today I woke up feeling "periody". AF like but minor aches on and off and felt wet (tmi!). Now I'm getting random aches, no sign of AF though so I'm hoping its ovulation! Temp went up after my dip yesterday, if it goes up again tomorrow I'll be more confident!

Didn't get a positive OPK or scope though so who knows.

 

[wifeybby]

I'll be thinking of you, Hope! I hope you have a perfect scan and can relax tomorrow. let us know how it goes! So exciting!

Abe, I agree still too early so hope you're not discouraged! Hope your temp stays high and keeps your chart on track!

The consult I was totally freaked out about today went pretty ok. My RE is very objective and realistic. He told me I'm Vitamin D3 deficient, so gave me a weekly supplement for seven weeks. Diagonsed me with PCOS and Insulin Resistance, but made it clear he doesn't see any cysts, but all the other signs/symptoms are there. He gave me Metformin for that. He said he thinks i ovulate just not every cycle, which explains why most are 30-35 days, some have gone 60+, once 100+.. Also diagnosed me with hypothyroidism, treating it with Synthroid. He said DH's SA looks just fine, no concerns there. Ovarian function and reserve is great. So, he thinks the fallopian tube are suspect. Scheduled me for a laparoscopy Feb. 12th to check the tubes and remove/treat any abnormalities. Nervous though, even though its minimally invasive, it's still surgery. DH is going with me for that for sure. RE said he doesn't see anything wrong with the tubes in ultrasound but wants to be 110% sure. And as long as all goes well with the laparoscopy, we're onto a monitored Clomid cycle! He said he doesn't want to just go for the Clomid without the laparoscopy. Genetic testing for Downs Syndrome, Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Cystic Fibrosis all negative, so we're clear on that. So I'm really glad I did all that we did, I have some answers, solutions and plans. I wasn't told anything too depressing, or that there's no hope. RE sounds optimistic and I really think he'd tell me if anything more concerning was at bay. I know it doesn't sound like great news, but I feel so much better just knowing some things are in my favor.

Picking back up on the OPKs, and the post-sonohysterogram bleeding is decreasing. RE wasn't concerned with that at all either, said its pretty common for patients after a Provera induced cycle. So, a warning would've been nice but I'm glad it's normal.

Feeling so relieved! Thanks for reading guys, you all have been so sweet.

 

[abennion]

Your appointment sounds great, wifey! I was diagnosed back in November with hypothyroidism, it's really not that bad. I take .25mg of Synthroid and it's already gone down a whole point (I was at 4.22 before, I'm now at 3.2). I really hope it works for you, and I hope the Clomid works wonders! Good luck with the laparoscopy!

 

[Sheece]

Sounds like your appointment was really helpful Wifey! I'm glad the RE was good and you feel better about it!

 

[wifeybby]

Thank you, Abe! He gave me the 50mg dose. The one thing I don't like about this place us they don't tell you your lab values, I had to sign a release yesterday to pay to get my records by the page. What a crock lol I'm interested to see exactly what everything's at, esp the FSH and other day 3 tests. Thank you so much for the positivity and support! You've been here all along with me on bnb ill keep you posted!

Thank you, Sheece! You are so sweet and supportive. I do feel a lot better after going. I really hope you get this cycle figured out! I dint know much about the O scope but I've been interested in learning more about it and trying that. How long have you been using it?

Cheers to BFP's in 2016! We will all get there. I know it!

 

[abennion]

That's a little ridiculous that you had to pay to see your results! Over here they just tell you, and you can request a copy for yourself. I'd be interested to see what your levels were like.

AFM: temp spiked again today, although I'm not sure if it's just because I've been sick the past couple of days or not. I'm leaving this one in for now, and I guess we'll see throughout the day. I'll be testing on 10DPO, and if that comes back negative then again on 12DPO. I'm really hoping this is it though. If it is this month then EDD is DH's birthday!

 

[wifeybby]

I don't appreciate having to pay for my own results, that's for sure! I wish I could've asked when I was in there, I was just so caught up in the moment of being there and waiting for the news.. When he asked me if I had any questions, I was like, well I'm sure I have a million but I'm just drawing blank at the moment. It is overwhelming to go in sometimes, you get so scared of all the bad possibilities/bad news that you can't even think logically.

EDD on DH's bday sounds wonderful!! How stinkin cute would that be!! My friend's daughter is a third generation birthday, sharing it with her dad and grandpa. Always thought that would be so special. With the lap on 2/12, I'm thinking our Clomid cycle will probably be March. That would put us with a December baby, which I want more than anything in the world. My bday is Dec. 10, his is the 11th; so I was joking about how cool it would be if LO's bday was the 9th or 12th. DH said, THREE SAGITTARIUS?! What are we gonna do?! (I'm into astrology so he knows some stuff about it) It was so cute and funny. I so hope the Clomid helped you and this is it!! Ahh!! I'll be looking out for you on here Friday morning!!

 

[abennion]

I find that always happens to me. I never have any questions when someone asks, but as soon as you leave you have a million and one running through your head. That would be wonderful! I hope you get your December baby!

 

[Hope16]

I am so elated! I had my first scan today. I'm measuring 6 weeks 1 day. The doctor said the baby is the size of a grain of rice. The gestational sac and yolk sac are measuring perfectly. The heartbeat was so beautiful. I cried when they turned the volume up. It was strong at 119 bpm. The doctor said that was great for 6 weeks. They took blood and will call me later with my progesterone/hcg levels. Hopefully all my levels come back nice and high.

I am overjoyed but trying to stay humble because we all know that things could change in a heartbeat. The unconditional support we all give to each other is probably the only thing that gets me from day to day, week through week. I can't wait to celebrate all your bfps this year! I hope to continue sharing my journey and cheering you all on with yours as well.

 

[broodymrs]

Congrats on a good scan Emma. Glad you're appointment went well wifey. I had a laparoscopy when I was younger. It really is fine. Hoping you're gearing up to o sheece, sounds like my cycle so far. It's really frustrating isn't it!

 

[wifeybby]

Aww, Hope! That sounds so sweet. I bet hearing that heartbeat was the best moment ever. You'll never forget it! I'm sure your levels will be as just as perfect. Congrats big time! I totally feel the same way about these boards, it feels so awesome to know you're all here going through the same struggles, highs and lows of TTC. I read these boards for a long time before signing up or posting, so here's to those anonymous TTCers too!

Thank you Abe, it would be so awesome to have a little December family. It's too cute lol its adorablyl funny how we get excited for the would-be EDD's, somehow it brings some extra positivity, hopefulness and happiness into the mix.

Emma, thank you for keeping me in your thoughts, I really needed that. I filled all my medications today.. $15 for a 60 day supply. I couldn't believe it! I never would've thought my problem could be treated with inexpensive, common meds. I can't wait to start feeling better.

Thank you BroodyMrs! It seems like no biggie. Did you get general anesthesia? I'm more nervous about that than anything, but that's just the nurse in me lol I surely don't want regional. I'm happy to have the laparoscopy done, but since I'm off work Feb. 15 for the holiday, I opted to have it done the 12th. Our one year wedding anniversary is the 14th, so I'm hoping I'm not too sore to have a nice time with DH. I never imagined this is how I'd spend my first anniversary but if its going to get me one step closer to my BFP I'm hands down going for it. So I'm bummed about that but trying to keep the positive spin on it.

 

[Sheece]

Aww Hope, that's great news, so happy for you

Wifey - This is my first cycle using it. It's kinda cool to see when the ferning happens but its a bit confusing too.

Last night I had ferning return! It actually looked a bit more like icicles! I cant upload the pic to photobucket for some reason, so I've attached it to the post instead.

This page is really good for an overview if you're interested:
https://thefertilityblogs.com/product-reviews/saliva-ferning/149/

What do you girls think about this OPK from 2 days ago?

https://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w406/shellet83/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG4113_1_zps3q6wqzx9.jpg

Sorry it's not great quality, but even though the line is only half dark, its the same darkness as the control line. Would this count as a positive? This batch has been hard to read, the control line has been faint on all of them.

 

[broodymrs]

Thank you BroodyMrs! It seems like no biggie. Did you get general anesthesia? I'm more nervous about that than anything, but that's just the nurse in me lol I surely don't want regional. I'm happy to have the laparoscopy done, but since I'm off work Feb. 15 for the holiday, I opted to have it done the 12th. Our one year wedding anniversary is the 14th, so I'm hoping I'm not too sore to have a nice time with DH. I never imagined this is how I'd spend my first anniversary but if its going to get me one step closer to my BFP I'm hands down going for it. So I'm bummed about that but trying to keep the positive spin on it.

Yes I had a general. I'm not great with generals, they make me really sick so honestly that was the worst bit. The actual op itself was fine. Don't remember any pain at all. I did wake to find a pad in my knickers so that was a bit disturbing knowing someone had put that there! I did bleed a bit afterwards, just like I light period. They found endometriosis when I had mine and lasered it away so the bleeding may have been due to that rather than the laparoscopy itself

 

[broodymrs]

Btw I meant congrats hope on the scan, not Emma! Doh! Can't even blame baby brain!

 

[abennion]

Well, BFN this morning. Still early, but might be starting to lose hope. Getting myself prepared for AF just in case. She should be rearing her ugly head on Monday.

 

[abennion]

Ladies! I went home and rechecked the test I took this morning, and there's a shadow of something! Even DH can see it! Will continue testing to see if there is any progression, but FX this is it!

 

[Sheece]

Ooo fingers crossed abennion!!

Do you have a pic?

AfM, i think I finally ovulated! If my temp goes up tomorrow il call it 99% sure

 

[abennion]

I do have it hoped a pic but it's very hard to see the line in it... I'll be taking more tests to watch it hopefully get darker.