Clomid/FE Conceived Buddies :)

[sarah2211]

I think so too Four!

Thanks, I love the frogs legs too haha.

That makes sense, you're all prepared for boys. But I'm not sure I could handle the same sex! A family I went to school with had triplets, three boys. They tried again, hoping for a girl- got a boy. Tried again - got another boy. So they stopped there haha.

 

[ttc126]

Haha Sarah! That's funny! I guess after all we went through the past year and a half I just genuinely don't care which gender I get. I'm so excited to be having one at all! I can't believe I'm almost 12 weeks when I truly thought I'd never be here again.

 

[sarah2211]

Yup that is true. Girl or boy, it doesn't matter. Although I would have been a little disappointed if it had been a girl but I'm sure I would have gotten over it pretty quickly. Yay! 12 weeks is such an exciting milestone to reach! Are you going to announce at 12 weeks?

 

[Four2Five]

5dpo today...HORRIBLE lower back ache going on, it literally feels like back labor and is so painful I don't know what it means, I usually have back ache and cramps with af but not this bad during the 2ww. I'll start testing Friday but kinda feeling out this cy already.

 

[Four2Five]

So I'm totally confused please help me decipher this!! I just got my lab results for my 21 day test. Now if you remember I didn't get a +OPK till the day after my test....what does this result mean?? My level says 94.20 and that seems insanely high?!

https://i63.tinypic.com/kdtt0w.jpg

 

[ttc126]

Dang Four! Looks like you ovulated! And a strong one at that! I just know when I got my bfp my p4 was 101. It was 10 dpo. Just what it looks like to me ❤

 

[ttc126]

Ok after further reading it looks like they did the wrong test! They check p4 levels to see if you ovulated. Here's an explanation of what this test was...
https://ivfplano.com/fertility-evaluation/fertility-blood-work/

"We want to make sure that 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) levels are in the normal range because occasionally the adrenal gland makes excessive amounts of androgens. An over-secretion of androgen can cause elevated 17-OHP levels which can in turn interfere with ovulation. This is called congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Once this condition is found it can be corrected with medication to help patients ovulate normally."

And this is p4
"Secreted from the follicle that ovulated, progesterone supports both implantation and maintenance of pregnancy. Rising levels of progesterone help prepare the lining of the uterus for implantation of the fertilized egg. Testing the progesterone level can let Dr Douglas know if ovulation has occurred and how well your body would maintain a pregnancy. At IVF Plano, we will monitor progesterone during a normal cycle, but will also check levels in women who have a history of recurrent miscarriage or spotting in early pregnancy."

 

[Four2Five]

Omg you have got to be kidding me!! So they did the wrong test?! I'm calling my dr right now so frustrating!!

 

[ttc126]

I'd be so frustrated too!!!! I'm sorry but it truly doesn't look right to me!

 

[Four2Five]

I guess at least I'm in the right range for that test but I'm still so ticked off!! Waiting on a call back from my dr. I guess everything happens for a reason and now I'll be taking the right test at 5-6dpo but I'm going to be pissed if they have to send these results out too, I guess now I know why they had to send them out, I would think they can do p4 right in the lab, but this one they probably couldn't do now that makes sense!

 

[Nita2806]

Hi ladies, I have a lot to catch up on, however Ive seen that test Four, it doesnt seem like the correct test, but looking at the value it does seem like you Od, the right test to do, the one I usually do is to test serum-progesterone.

We just got home from our trip to the coast, spend more time on the road than anything else, and we did have 1 good day at the beach but the other 2 days was kind of a nightmare. I havent taken my prog in 2 or 3 days now, I honestly was too tired and forgot, and wont be taking them tonight, just eating and then going to sleep.

I will catch up in the morning

 

[sarah2211]

Oh four! I was so hopeful that it meant you'd have a strong ovulation. That is a high number, like you had released three eggs! But it makes sense that they tested the wrong thing! Can they do a P4 test on the sample? Or is it too late? Ugh. Maybe your doctor will order another one. I'd just go with your chart and OPK at this stage. Hopefully the back pain is a good sign even though it isn't fun!

Sounds like an interesting trip Nita. Rest up and fill us in tomorrow

AFM, today is ANZAC day here and with my DH in the army we've been up since 4am standing in the cold. Not much fun when you're sick and your tummy is too big to do up your jacket haha. I'm back in bed now.

 

[Four2Five]

Thanks ladies! Still no word from my dr but I think I'll just tell her forget it for this cy now that my chart shows I O'd and I'll try again next cy

 

[sarah2211]

Four, you might just like to clarify with her that you O'd on CD 23 according to your chart and if this ok before your last Clomid was on CD 7. My doctor said that if I didn't ovulate between 5-10 from my last Clomid, it wasn't the Clomid that made me ovulate. This was something I never really got though, is a Clomid ovulation the same as a non Clomid ovulation? Does it matter that you ovulated more than 10 days after your last pill if you ovulated eventually? I'm not sure. But it would make me wonder if Clomid was doing its job or if I needed a higher dose to make it work more effectively. I'm sure your doctor will know what to do, and let's hope there isn't a next cycle!!

 

[Nita2806]

Phew, nothing beats a nights sleep in your own bed. We went down for our trip on Saturday (7hour drive), ended up driving close to 12 hours due to bad weather and mist and halfway DHs wallet got stolen, out of his pocket. Very clever *******s but when we realised it, we had to phone the bank and cancel the cards and order new ones, which wasted more of our time.

Sunday, lovely day at the beach, did snorkling, fishing and we had enough wind to fly our kite, I did it better than DH tho so my FIL said, peanut must be a boy, because peanut must have helped me lol.

Then Monday we woke up, rain and mud everywhere (we were camping) so by 9am we said lets pack up and go home, we left town only at 12:30 PM. And we only got home just after 8pm.

Attached 2 pics of the 2 days.

And now getting back on topic.
Sarah, I love those scan pics, baby have grown so much

Ttc, are you still on the prog? Im not sure how long it has been since i stopped, 2 or 3 or maybe even 4 days, I cant actually remember when I took the last one, but I am fine, still have all my pregnancy symptoms and my boobs hurt even more now.

Four, I think just go on what your chart says, besides I am sure you BDed enough any way. When are you planning on testing?

AFM, I have my 12 week appointment tomorow, so stressed and excited. I am still on leave today, so I qm going to help DH apply for his drivers license again and get his bank accounts ready again.

 

[Four2Five]

Nita I'm so sorry that happened to your dh what a pain!! Looks beautiful there even if it was a rough trip

I tested today after seeing the progesterone results thinking maybe I was off on O but it was bfn. I'll probably start testing Friday...seems so far away but hopefully I have the willpower that would put me at 10dpo and when I got bfp's with both my dd's. My dr never called back today so I'm just going to leave it alone till af or bfp. One thing that is weird is that I have constipation and I never have that I'm always the opposite...

 

[sarah2211]

Wow Nita sounds eventful. Sorry about your DH's wallet. That sucks big time! It looks like a lovely spot. I think it's amazing you could do all of that (plus be better than your DH haha) while pregnant! Shame about the weather, especially wth such a big drive. You must be exhausted. I'm so excited for your scan and appointment! Please update us!! Enjoy the 12 week scan because after that the baby is too big to see on one scan. My DH videoed our 20 week scan which was awesome to go back and watch.

Four, my first thought when seeing those results was maybe that you'd O'd earlier. Try not to be too down, it's still very early days. I'm so excited for your tests. I found that on my BFP cycles I had diarrhoea but whatever is different from normal is a good sign.

 

[Nita2806]

I will keep you updated. The appointment is in about 16 hours.

I need opinions please, I want to do a maternity shoot, but only later on of course but it need to be booked in advance, DH says no he doesnt like photos, neither do I but I think it will be special...whats your takes on this? Yay or nay

 

[ttc126]

Nita I'm so glad you've had no issues with the progesterone! I've still taken my night one but starting today I'm going to every other night then stopping by the weekend.

Four, I'm very hopeful for you! A big pregnancy sign for me was constipation! Haha I'm excited for you!

As far as maternity shoots...I think theyre pretty but I did one with my first and they looked rather silly. It made me feel so crazy for doing it 😂

 

[Four2Five]

I'm not sure if I've mentioned this before but I'm a photographer!! So my opinion is DEFINITELY do one I LOVE maternity/birth photography and I don't think it's something you will regret. My biggest advice is search photographers whom you love their style of photography and if they are a good photographer they will direct you how to pose and everything and even have gowns for you to wear! Even if dh is not in them it will be a cherished memory for your little one. Do a mini session where you get 5-20 poses and photos and I think that's plenty to have for memories. I specialize in birth/maternity/weddings I wish I was close by to take them for you! I don't have any professional shots with either of my dd's and I totally regret not spending the money for some but I definitely will this time!!!