[CLOSED] ex-SMEP ladies waiting for lightening to strike.

[LillyTame]

Hmmm, sounds good...hope you get a clear plan mapped out and maybe some answers too tomorrow.

 

[Lionchild]

Sorry, Prof I hope you get your anniversary trip baby! FX! I also hope you get progesterone supplements.

It's interesting, I always thought that was my problem (progesterone) given my short LP before I started daily B-complex (10-11days). They tested my progesterone levels immediately after I found out I was pregnant last time and my levels were excellent. Now they think I could have a blood clotting disorder. I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow and tell her I want to go ahead and have the test done. She called and offered to do the test right after the last MC and I just couldn't get it together to call her back. It's time though.

Tella- We O on the same CD. I'm CD 18/19 usually (you too Lilly, right?). I hope the next week passes quickly for you!

Lilly, with my FX!!!

 

[Tella]

Thanks Tella, I do feel like giving up some times, but then I realize that with our situation doing nothing will definitely not help us get there any faster.

My temps usually look awesome...I think the tell for me will be going past 12dpo. 10,11,12 are the days that it usually drops. I currently feel very "regular" I get the occasional twinge in my boob or I get a slight feeling like AF is near and that's it. *sigh* I'd kill for some MS

One more hug for AF officially getting here, ProfWife

I hope they looking extra good this month!!! We need to start seeing BFPs more often

He's a GP. However, his wife is a natural family planning trainer (as is he). He's the one who found endometriosis in one of my friends and helped her get pregnant twice with progesterone supplements. (My current fertility specialist won't even entertain the idea of progesterone supplements until AFTER a pregnancy is confirmed, even if it's lower than likely needed to sustain a pregnancy.)

I'm going to ask for bloodwork to double check the PCOS diagnosis since I'm not seeing the varying periods anymore really (only a few days and not the WIDE swings I had when I first went in). I'm starting to wonder if it really was only stress all along since I was so seethingly angry with hubs for several months for delaying our TTC plans.

He's going to look at my NFP chart, my BBT charts, bloodwork and test results then we're going to make a plan to investigate further hormonal issues as needed, if needed.

This sounds like a great appointment to do, fxd he can do his magic for you and get you that bfp as well.

I have bought progesterone creame and used it one month and it worked but then i changed to BComplex and didnt use it to make sure the complex is doing its job and that has helped alot im back to my 13day LP instead of 12 with spotting leading up to.

Sorry, Prof I hope you get your anniversary trip baby! FX! I also hope you get progesterone supplements.

It's interesting, I always thought that was my problem (progesterone) given my short LP before I started daily B-complex (10-11days). They tested my progesterone levels immediately after I found out I was pregnant last time and my levels were excellent. Now they think I could have a blood clotting disorder. I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow and tell her I want to go ahead and have the test done. She called and offered to do the test right after the last MC and I just couldn't get it together to call her back. It's time though.

Tella- We O on the same CD. I'm CD 18/19 usually (you too Lilly, right?). I hope the next week passes quickly for you!

Lilly, with my FX!!!

Thanks so much, i wish i could just bring it down but im reading now that a deficiency in Magnese can delay O and ive started taking magnese to lower my pH so hopefully it will help for both.

 

[Lionchild]

Interesting, Tella. Let me know if you see any changes in when you O after you've been taking it a while.

 

[LillyTame]

Tella- We O on the same CD. I'm CD 18/19 usually (you too Lilly, right?). I hope the next week passes quickly for you!

Lilly, with my FX!!!

Mine bounce around a bit...when I started TTC (fresh off depo) it was around 18..then 19, then 21, then 27-30 for a few months! The last two months it's gone back to 19 and then 20 lol So we'll see if I do the same pattern again I hope not, the 27-30 was a real drag!

 

[Wytrease]

Your chart is looking good Lilly I hope this is your month. Prowife I hope that specialist can help you out and help you get your bfp. Lionchild I hope this is your month. Tella I hope the supplements you are taking will work for you.

Afm I just got to see the baby it was just moving all around I went for a renal ultrasound but my technician looked in on baby and tried to get a picture but baby wouldn't stop moving but my next ultrasound is my gender scan next month

 

[Lionchild]

That's awesome, Wy! How many weeks are you now? Do you have a hunch about the gender?

 

[Lionchild]

Lilly, I like that temp rise!

 

[LillyTame]

Awww, so cute, Wytrease! Why did you need a renal u/s, is everything ok?

 

[Wytrease]

Lionchild I'm 13+4 and I think it's a girl earlier in pregnancy I thought boy but now I'm thinking girl & Lilly yes everything is fine I had a really bad uti because I wasn't drinking any water because it made the morning sickness worst I know I should have been drinking water but I just couldn't stomach it

 

[LillyTame]

Ok, well glad things are ok, is your morning sickness getting better? I hear it gets better in 2nd tri

 

[ProfWife]

Lilly - Have you tested yet?? Your temps just keep rising! You might be next!

AFM...
Today's appointment went GREAT! He actually spent almost an hour going over my old charts, my previous tests and husband's analysis. Here's the executive summary:

1) Husband's analysis is "excellent" in his terms. He sees no reason to worry about male factor.

2) He is skeptical of my PCOS. He thinks there would be more issues and wider swings of the cycles.

3) He is concerned that my progesterone and estrogen are lower than the levels he recommends for his patients TTC.

So, for the next 3 months I'm on progesterone supplements the last 10 days of my cycle. He wants to try one month and see if there's any improvement in my brown bleeding. If there isn't, it's on to an ultrasound series during the next month (or likely January since we'll be out of town during the holidays) and bloodwork to rule out infections and check for PCOS again.

He, however, is convinced that with our timing, the fact that I do ovulate each month based on temps, and our SA, it's likely the progesterone supplements will solve the issues and that we'd be pregnant without needing Clomid.

Praying this is the answer that solves our issues!

 

[LillyTame]

I can read the relief in your words! Sounds like a very positive appt and I'm glad you have a proper plan...I'm excited for you!

I tested last night and got a BFN ...tomorrow (11dpo) is usually the day my temp drops, so we'll see what happens in the morning. I'm not having any symptoms....the occasional breast soreness...that's it.

 

[ProfWife]

Praying for that temp to stay UP!!! :-D

 

[Wytrease]

Lilly yes the morning sickness has gotten better but I still have it at times & Prowife I'm glad you received good news at your appointment yesterday

 

[Tella]

Interesting, Tella. Let me know if you see any changes in when you O after you've been taking it a while.

I sure will do, fxd it starts helping this cycle. As im starting with meds next cycle so wont know if it has actually helped.

Tella- We O on the same CD. I'm CD 18/19 usually (you too Lilly, right?). I hope the next week passes quickly for you!

Lilly, with my FX!!!

Mine bounce around a bit...when I started TTC (fresh off depo) it was around 18..then 19, then 21, then 27-30 for a few months! The last two months it's gone back to 19 and then 20 lol So we'll see if I do the same pattern again I hope not, the 27-30 was a real drag!

Wake up!!! i want to see that temp!!!! Fx'd for another high one, looking at your previous charts it was a good temp for CD10,

Your chart is looking good Lilly I hope this is your month. Prowife I hope that specialist can help you out and help you get your bfp. Lionchild I hope this is your month. Tella I hope the supplements you are taking will work for you.

Afm I just got to see the baby it was just moving all around I went for a renal ultrasound but my technician looked in on baby and tried to get a picture but baby wouldn't stop moving but my next ultrasound is my gender scan next month

Aww that s great news! Cant wait for you to share your gender news. Any special plans on announcing the gender?

Lilly - Have you tested yet?? Your temps just keep rising! You might be next!

AFM...
Today's appointment went GREAT! He actually spent almost an hour going over my old charts, my previous tests and husband's analysis. Here's the executive summary:

1) Husband's analysis is "excellent" in his terms. He sees no reason to worry about male factor.

2) He is skeptical of my PCOS. He thinks there would be more issues and wider swings of the cycles.

3) He is concerned that my progesterone and estrogen are lower than the levels he recommends for his patients TTC.

So, for the next 3 months I'm on progesterone supplements the last 10 days of my cycle. He wants to try one month and see if there's any improvement in my brown bleeding. If there isn't, it's on to an ultrasound series during the next month (or likely January since we'll be out of town during the holidays) and bloodwork to rule out infections and check for PCOS again.

He, however, is convinced that with our timing, the fact that I do ovulate each month based on temps, and our SA, it's likely the progesterone supplements will solve the issues and that we'd be pregnant without needing Clomid.

Praying this is the answer that solves our issues!

Im so glad you have had a great appointment with the Doc, and we pray that all you will need is the Progesterone and it will bring a bfp quickly. How do you know when to start and stop taking it? First test i assume before your stop it.

 

[LillyTame]

Morning ladies, so it looks as though my temp has survived another day! I'm afraid to get happy though...I'll have to see what tomorrow brings. I DID test and got a BFN.

Light cramping started last night and breast are sore on and off...that's it

 

[ProfWife]

I'm supposed to start it 4 days after my peak cm (3 days after assumed ovulation). I'm supposed to take it for 10 days. If my period starts while I'm on it, I'm supposed to stop. If after 10 days I haven't started my period, I'm supposed to test. If negative, I'm supposed to call.

Can't wait to hear all the updates from everyone else!

 

[LillyTame]

hmmm, that would be hard for me because I never get "peak" CM...but I've been right on point for when I ov. Is your body good with giving you EWCM?

 

[ProfWife]

Yup - every month a good 3 or so days of it.