cramping 8, 9, and 10 dpo...??

[ltrip84]

Hi all. This is my second month on Femara and I have been having on and off dull cramps since 8dpo (now 10 dpo) with twinges here and there. I didn't experience this last month. I was wondering if this means AF is coming (my temps are still high and my last luteal phase was 14 days) or is this a possible early sign of pregnancy?

 

[libbysue]

I'm not sure, but I'm cramping too!!! TTC #1 so I don't have much advice. FX for us both!!!

It feels like af cramps but I am tentative to take any meds just in case something is trying to stick down there!

 

[ltrip84]

LOL!! What dpo are you? I started to get a headache today and I had to remind myself not to take excedrine (my usual) just in case!

 

[libbysue]

I don't chart (it was making me crazy TTC lady) so I am guessing I am about 7 or 8 DPO.

I recently had a diagnostic lap (normal) so I'm hoping that since my tubes were flushed with water, my chances are increased this cycle. Gotta cling to hope!

 

[libbysue]

Oh and I have had headaches too!! But I can always find a logical reason to explain things. I am trying to cut out soda - so my headaches may be caffeine related.

 

[ltrip84]

Well, I'm 11 dpo today and I swear I have a faint positive. I dug my test out of the trash from yesterday and it is a very very faint positive although it didn't show anything when I looked at it yesterday. I had cramping since 8dpo, acid reflux at 9dpo, and VERY tired at 10 dpo (slept about 11 hours last night). Hopefully you get the same results! Fingers crossed for you!

 

[libbysue]

FX for you!!! I haven't ever even had a faint line! Hoping for one very soon!!!

 

[ltrip84]

Me either. This is my first faint line EVER in my life and after 18 months of trying. Hopefully its the same for u. Let me know how it goes. I will be thinking about u.

 

[libbysue]

I've been reading up on the Femara. How did it make you feel when you were taking it? It certainly looks like it's helping!

 

[ltrip84]

The first month I was really moody and emotional, and aI some verybut mild hot flashes but that's about it. I'm not sure it was really the Femara messing with my moods or if I was just having a bad month (emotionally). The second month everything was just fine. No side effects. I ovulated both months on 2.5 mg along with metformin and pioglitizone. I didn't respond to Clomid when I tried it last year.

 

[emicakess]

With my last pregnancy I had AF type cramping a day or two before my BFP. But its very confusing because AF cramps mean AF too lol.
I am in the same boat as u right now, except I think I am 13 dpo.My cycles are usually 30 days long and on CD26 (7 dpo) I had cramps for only a few minutes. I thought for sure the witch was on my door step! Nothing happened...Yesterday I had some AF cramps in the morning then some dull cramps that felt a little different than AF. By noon they were gone. I am on CD32 and waiting for BFP or AF.

 

[libbysue]

How is everyone doing!? I'm on day 24 of 27/28 so I'm symptom spotting like it's my job. I hate wishing away time but I REALLY wish it was Thursday already!!

 

[ltrip84]

Have you tested yet?

I had my blood test today at 14dpo. My hcg was 221.2! ) Still cramping some.

 

[libbysue]

Congrats!!!

I have not yet tested. I am going to try to wait until af is due Thursday or Friday.

TMI here but usually if hubby and I baby dance right before af is due, I will spot a little. It's usually a pretty good indicator of af arriving. And, well, no spotting today.

It could be nothing but I'm clinging to nothing for now!!

 

[ltrip84]

That happens to me sometimes too. Bding seems to help bring on AF a little earlier. I guess it just helps things come out. lol. Good luck and keep me updated! Things sound good so far!

 

[libbysue]

I am out! AF is currently prepared for landing... my temp has dropped and all my normal AF symptoms are here. Right on time for me too. Booooo!!!!!

 

[ltrip84]

I'm so sorry to hear that... I know how frustrating that is to be let down every month. Next thing you know, you'll expect to be let down and a BFP will show up! Hopefully next month is THE MONTH.

 

[ltrip84]

How long have you been trying?

 

[libbysue]

3 1/2 years.

 

[ltrip84]

Wow. I can't imagine how hard that is. Well, I looked at your journal and something occurred to me--My insurance doesn't cover any fertility medications, but when I was prescribed Letrozole as the generic of Femara, since it is actually considered a cancer drug and is used off label as a fertility drug, mine only cost about $4. I think if it was considered an actual fertility medication, then the insurance wouldn't have given me a break on it. Have you checked into seeing how much 2.5 mg of Letrozole would cost you? It's worth a shot. Clomid cost me about $35+ per month and my insurance sucks bad. It doesn't cover ANYTHING until I meet a very HIGH deductible.

I know your gyno may not be comfortable with prescribing femara, but does your insurance company provide a website where you can check the estimated cost of prescriptions?

Just an idea.