Cycle 1 day 1. Who's with me? *update* It's a girl! Congrats baby_bray!!!

[mailcmm]

Well I hope it gets longer. 7 days just doesn't seem like enough time for baby to snuggle in.

I don't get how drs aren't more concerned. It seems like medical professionals only want to get the sick well. But if you have a concern that doesn't really effect your life it doesn't matter to them. I know that for you the short lp is a crisis when ttc but it won't kill you. When I had my spotting and I asked all sorts of questions about is the internal safe for the baby etc the ER dr told me that my health was all he was concerned about. He wanted to find out why I was bleeding and that the fetus was already in a threatened state but his main concern was getting me home healthy. Ok part of me understands that and another part of me wanted to scream what about my baby. In his eyes they baby can't be treated so it is of no concern. It's just awful that they don't seem to care about non life threatening problems.

 

[Twinkie210]

I agree. My Dr. is more helpful than the NP, which is why he started me on Prometrium, I just wish I could call him up and ask him questions, instead of playing phone tag with nuses and NPs. Well, my thought is I am already CD7, so it is probably too late to change anything this cycle, so just wait it out and see what happens. It just sucks. Some medical professionals act like because you don't have a medical degree, you can't decide what is normal or not normal about your body. It is my body I think I can tell you that this is not normal for me!!!

 

[moter98]

Twinkie are you able to talk with your drs nurse? Whenever I call in with questions I ask ask her and she then asks the dr and gets back to me. If that's not working maybe try to make an appt with dr so you can talk face to face. I'm sure he would try something else since your lp has not yet lengthened. If not, there are many natural supplements like vitex that have been known to help. FX for you !

 

[colta]

Twinkie... I am sorry you didn't get the answers you were looking for. Glad you are well though. You and Moter both need to get on that cholesterol though. That stuffs a killer. Cheerios. Oatmeal. Both are good for helping with cholesterol. I would definitely see your on and talk about lp. And don't take no for an answer.

Unfortunately I am pretty much the same as moter, I am otherwise healthy, just my choleterol is high. High cholesterol runs in my family, so eventually I will probably be on cholesterol meds. I am going to see what this cycle does and then call my Dr. again. If my LP is super short again, I don't see the point in waiting and I will insist on being seen, if it goes back up to my normal 10/11 days, I don't know is I will insist on seeing the Dr. or wait it out another cycle.

I'm actually on the other end of the scale... I'm a bit on the plus side (250 ) and not as active as I should be, but otherwise very healthy. I don't have any cholesterol issues, no blood pressure issues, joint issues (that are cause by weight anyway, my rather rough an tumble childhood on the other hand... ), heart issues, etc... Same goes with my fertility, no PCOS, no ovulation issues... my lp has actually gone back to a healthy 13/14 days...

I feel quite lucky to be honest. All the same though, me and DH have started a 'Biggest Loser' competition between us... so we'll see how that goes. I plan on purchasing the kinect for xbox 360 and getting in some dancing! WOO!

 

[BERDC99]

Back from my doctor appointments. All went well besides I gained 3 pounds and they scared the crap out of my about my blood sugar. I had my DH with me and I am sure that he will ride me know cause he said he didnt like the sound of the side effects of having high blood sugar. Mine is really not that high mostly just my first check of the day and it is only around 100 and they want it 90 or below. OH Well guess I will just have to start watching my diet better.

Other than that this appt was a waste. Still to early to hear the HB with a doppler. My NT scan is four weeks from today as well as my next doctors appt. Then at 16 weeks I have a hypertension test scheduled. The doctor did say today that with my GD I will get an ultrasound every four weeks until 28 weeks then I will get one evry week and the last four weeks I will get two a week. Guess that is the only good thing about GD.

 

[Twinkie210]

Twinkie are you able to talk with your drs nurse? Whenever I call in with questions I ask ask her and she then asks the dr and gets back to me. If that's not working maybe try to make an appt with dr so you can talk face to face. I'm sure he would try something else since your lp has not yet lengthened. If not, there are many natural supplements like vitex that have been known to help. FX for you !

The way my Dr. office works is you call and talk to the nurse first, who gets your questions answered from either the Dr. or the Nurse Practicioner. So last time I called the office, left a message with the nurse, who talked to the NP, and then the nurse called me back. So If I call again, I will talk to the same nurse, so it will seem pretty much like I am going around the NP, if I call and insist that she talk to the Dr. So my problem is that they have this stupid NP now. For awhile it was only the Dr.s in the practice and you always got answers from an MD. I have to call back next week to get my prescription refilled, so I might ask her to double check then.

 

[Twinkie210]

Back from my doctor appointments. All went well besides I gained 3 pounds and they scared the crap out of my about my blood sugar. I had my DH with me and I am sure that he will ride me know cause he said he didnt like the sound of the side effects of having high blood sugar. Mine is really not that high mostly just my first check of the day and it is only around 100 and they want it 90 or below. OH Well guess I will just have to start watching my diet better.

Other than that this appt was a waste. Still to early to hear the HB with a doppler. My NT scan is four weeks from today as well as my next doctors appt. Then at 16 weeks I have a hypertension test scheduled. The doctor did say today that with my GD I will get an ultrasound every four weeks until 28 weeks then I will get one evry week and the last four weeks I will get two a week. Guess that is the only good thing about GD.

If only your first check is high, are they really sure you have GD? When I was pregnant with DS, I failed my first glucose test, so I had to do the 3 hr test (which sucked). But when they did the second test my blood sugar actually was lower than normal by the last blood draw. So my body must just process sugar at a different rate than what is "normal".

 

[BERDC99]

Back from my doctor appointments. All went well besides I gained 3 pounds and they scared the crap out of my about my blood sugar. I had my DH with me and I am sure that he will ride me know cause he said he didnt like the sound of the side effects of having high blood sugar. Mine is really not that high mostly just my first check of the day and it is only around 100 and they want it 90 or below. OH Well guess I will just have to start watching my diet better.

Other than that this appt was a waste. Still to early to hear the HB with a doppler. My NT scan is four weeks from today as well as my next doctors appt. Then at 16 weeks I have a hypertension test scheduled. The doctor did say today that with my GD I will get an ultrasound every four weeks until 28 weeks then I will get one evry week and the last four weeks I will get two a week. Guess that is the only good thing about GD.

If only your first check is high, are they really sure you have GD? When I was pregnant with DS, I failed my first glucose test, so I had to do the 3 hr test (which sucked). But when they did the second test my blood sugar actually was lower than normal by the last blood draw. So my body must just process sugar at a different rate than what is "normal".

They are actually very strict here on GD. If you fail the first glucose test you are automatically classified as GD. No second chances, and you dont get to do the 3 hr test.

 

[Twinkie210]

Back from my doctor appointments. All went well besides I gained 3 pounds and they scared the crap out of my about my blood sugar. I had my DH with me and I am sure that he will ride me know cause he said he didnt like the sound of the side effects of having high blood sugar. Mine is really not that high mostly just my first check of the day and it is only around 100 and they want it 90 or below. OH Well guess I will just have to start watching my diet better.

Other than that this appt was a waste. Still to early to hear the HB with a doppler. My NT scan is four weeks from today as well as my next doctors appt. Then at 16 weeks I have a hypertension test scheduled. The doctor did say today that with my GD I will get an ultrasound every four weeks until 28 weeks then I will get one evry week and the last four weeks I will get two a week. Guess that is the only good thing about GD.

If only your first check is high, are they really sure you have GD? When I was pregnant with DS, I failed my first glucose test, so I had to do the 3 hr test (which sucked). But when they did the second test my blood sugar actually was lower than normal by the last blood draw. So my body must just process sugar at a different rate than what is "normal".

They are actually very strict here on GD. If you fail the first glucose test you are automatically classified as GD. No second chances, and you dont get to do the 3 hr test.

That sucks! I bet you are like me and your glucose is just processed differently. But it is cool you get to have so many U/S's! My mom had GD with both of her pregancies and she had to give herself insulin injections. Do you have to control your with insulin or just diet?

 

[moter98]

Twinkie are you able to talk with your drs nurse? Whenever I call in with questions I ask ask her and she then asks the dr and gets back to me. If that's not working maybe try to make an appt with dr so you can talk face to face. I'm sure he would try something else since your lp has not yet lengthened. If not, there are many natural supplements like vitex that have been known to help. FX for you !

The way my Dr. office works is you call and talk to the nurse first, who gets your questions answered from either the Dr. or the Nurse Practicioner. So last time I called the office, left a message with the nurse, who talked to the NP, and then the nurse called me back. So If I call again, I will talk to the same nurse, so it will seem pretty much like I am going around the NP, if I call and insist that she talk to the Dr. So my problem is that they have this stupid NP now. For awhile it was only the Dr.s in the practice and you always got answers from an MD. I have to call back next week to get my prescription refilled, so I might ask her to double check then.

Oh I see now! I hope my clinic doesn't decide to do that. Sounds like it would be pretty pointless to call in. Are there any other good on clinics in your area? Maybe you could get a second opinion.

 

[moter98]

Well, I'm out. Started spotting. Not at all surprised. On to cycle #8. #6 AL. I'm gonna relax more this cycle. No bd on a schedule!

 

[Twinkie210]

Oh I see now! I hope my clinic doesn't decide to do that. Sounds like it would be pretty pointless to call in. Are there any other good on clinics in your area? Maybe you could get a second opinion.

Well, the nurse may talk to the Dr. if I ask her to, but I kind of come off as a bitch if I do (unless maybe if I just play dumb). There are all kinds of Dr.s that I could go to, but I really like my Dr, so I really don't want to switch. I have been with this Dr. for 9 years now, he knows all of my history. I had a couple minor complications with my first pregnancy and I have had an abnormal pap a couple years ago (that turned out to be fine), then the MC. I just don't want to start over if I don't have to.

 

[moter98]

I totally understand! I had Complications with my first delivery and switched to the dr that delivered me. I'm not crazy about his nurse, but I won't give up my dr. It's hard to find a good one.

 

[BERDC99]

Back from my doctor appointments. All went well besides I gained 3 pounds and they scared the crap out of my about my blood sugar. I had my DH with me and I am sure that he will ride me know cause he said he didnt like the sound of the side effects of having high blood sugar. Mine is really not that high mostly just my first check of the day and it is only around 100 and they want it 90 or below. OH Well guess I will just have to start watching my diet better.

Other than that this appt was a waste. Still to early to hear the HB with a doppler. My NT scan is four weeks from today as well as my next doctors appt. Then at 16 weeks I have a hypertension test scheduled. The doctor did say today that with my GD I will get an ultrasound every four weeks until 28 weeks then I will get one evry week and the last four weeks I will get two a week. Guess that is the only good thing about GD.

If only your first check is high, are they really sure you have GD? When I was pregnant with DS, I failed my first glucose test, so I had to do the 3 hr test (which sucked). But when they did the second test my blood sugar actually was lower than normal by the last blood draw. So my body must just process sugar at a different rate than what is "normal".

They are actually very strict here on GD. If you fail the first glucose test you are automatically classified as GD. No second chances, and you dont get to do the 3 hr test.

That sucks! I bet you are like me and your glucose is just processed differently. But it is cool you get to have so many U/S's! My mom had GD with both of her pregancies and she had to give herself insulin injections. Do you have to control your with insulin or just diet?

I have to take some little pill right now and watch my diet. They said insulin will only be used later if my levels get to high.

 

[Twinkie210]

I have to take some little pill right now and watch my diet. They said insulin will only be used later if my levels get to high.

Well I hope they don't get higher then!

 

[Twinkie210]

Well, I'm out. Started spotting. Not at all surprised. On to cycle #8. #6 AL. I'm gonna relax more this cycle. No bd on a schedule!

Sorry you are out! I just realized this is cycle #11 for me (#6 after my loss, but only #5 TTCAL). It is depressing to realize how long we have been at this! I hope your relaxed approach gets you that BFP!

 

[moter98]

Thanks. The relaxed approach is all I have left. I've tried everything else already, lol! If we count the cycles AL I guess it's not unusual to not be pregnant yet. It's seems long cause a cycle takes forever. 7 months of ttc gets to a person. But, I've decided I'm done letting it bother me. If no baby by June, that's one year ttc. Then I will go see dr. Did you have the shorter lp when you conceived last time?

 

[Twinkie210]

Thanks. The relaxed approach is all I have left. I've tried everything else already, lol! If we count the cycles AL I guess it's not unusual to not be pregnant yet. It's seems long cause a cycle takes forever. 7 months of ttc gets to a person. But, I've decided I'm done letting it bother me. If no baby by June, that's one year ttc. Then I will go see dr. Did you have the shorter lp when you conceived last time?

It has always been 10/11 days since coming off BC last year and I have always had spotting- every single cycle. Even the cycle I conceived I had spotting at 9dpo. I tried to tell my self it was from implantation, but I think it was just from low progesterone. Last month was the first time it has ever been less than 10.

 

[television]

Well, I'm out. Started spotting. Not at all surprised. On to cycle #8. #6 AL. I'm gonna relax more this cycle. No bd on a schedule!

That exactly how i feel this cycle im not gonna even do opt i just gonna let nature do what it does best i know roughly when i will o so may try a bit more around that time but im spending to much time worrying and it will never happen if its like that. gl to you

 

[moter98]

Thanks. The relaxed approach is all I have left. I've tried everything else already, lol! If we count the cycles AL I guess it's not unusual to not be pregnant yet. It's seems long cause a cycle takes forever. 7 months of ttc gets to a person. But, I've decided I'm done letting it bother me. If no baby by June, that's one year ttc. Then I will go see dr. Did you have the shorter lp when you conceived last time?

It has always been 10/11 days since coming off BC last year and I have always had spotting- every single cycle. Even the cycle I conceived I had spotting at 9dpo. I tried to tell my self it was from implantation, but I think it was just from low progesterone. Last month was the first time it has ever been less than 10.

Here's what my googling found about Lengthening lp. Mind you, it's not from a dr or anything. Take vit b6, no more than 100mg unless advised by a dr. Start with a lower dose 50mg or below and see if that helps first. Take 1000mg vit c as well. It helps to absorb the vit b6. Make sure you are also getting the other b vitamins as well (normal dose). Another thing is acupuncture. And progesterone cream which you are already doing. Im sure you know this but when you do get pregnant keep using the cream till your dr gives the ok to stop.
Next you could try vitex or evening primrose oil. Hope this helps. Just want to stress to be careful with the b6 vitamins. They can cause nerve ending damage if you take over 200mg per day.