Early 30's TTC #1

[sarah10380]

hakunamatata - Welcome!

Soleil - fx'd for you!

Rosa and SMFirst - i'm sorry AF got you.

I too had a meltdown yesterday. My doctor called me with my blood test results that i took last week. He said my Prolactin levels are a little high (mine was 28, normal is 23) and so is something else (i can't remember the name of if it) that tests for PCOS...so it appears my levels are right on the border of having PCOS. I have to go back in 2 weeks for an ultra sound so he can really see whats going on with my ovaries. He also wants me to repeat my blood work just in case there was something going on with me last week that made my results spike a little bit. Since i have regular periods and get postive opk's, my dr. is almost positive that i'm ovulating regularly. He said if the ultra sound and additional blood test does show that i have PCOS that he would put me on Metformin and it should get me pregnant within a few months. My husband went yesterday for his SA...we should have the results back in a few days. This might be TMI, but my husband said he had some jelly like blobs in his semen...has anyone else seen this before? I googled it and everywhere I've read says it's normal, but I've just never seen this before and it concerned me. I guess we will find out when we get his results back.

 

[SMFirst]

Soleil - hope your waiting pays off!

Sarah - can't help with the sperm issue - could it maybe be due to hydration levels (I dunno!) - I'm sure it's nothing though.
Sounds like your values are terrible, but your doctor is on the ball and helpful which is nice!!

 

[Crumbs]

Welcome hakunamatata!

Rosa

We went to our first fertility appointment today. Hubby will be giving a sample sometime next week and I have a blood test set for the 2nd week of May (at CD 21). After that I'm supposed to have another blood test at CD 3 for TSH and FSH. I was a little scared to go today, but I'm glad we did.

We'll see how it goes. I hope the babydust makes its way around soon!

 

[rosababy]

Thanks, Soleil. I like stories like that...it makes me feel hopeful. I certainly hope we're not at this for that long, though! The unknown is definitely the worst. I understand about not wanting to get the test. That is precisely why I hate testing! I'd rather be hopeful then know for sure that I'm not pregnant, and just have to wait around for af to come. I really hope this is it for you!!!!

I'm not sure if I mentioned it, but I did make an appt for a fertility specialist. I got in for May 18! I thought for sure I'd have to wait until July or something. I'm pretty excited and nervous at the same time. Not sure what to expect, or how aggressive they will be. I'm pretty sure it will just be a consultation, and maybe they'll order some tests. My dh is going with me, so I'm so thankful for that.

Susan, boo for our af coming! Spring babies are great. I hope we both have a spring baby. I'll be happy with a February baby too.

Welcome, Hakuna! I'm 32...how long have you been ttc? I'm almost to the year mark. Although, it's not much cause for an "anniversary" celebration, is it?!

Sarah, I'm sorry you had a meltdown too. I hope you don't have pcos, but I do know women who have conceived with it, so all is not lost.

Crumbs, yay for your appointment and things being done! My 1st appt is in a few weeks...did they mostly talk to you? I'm a little nervous about it too, but hopeful that things will get figured out.

 

[SMFirst]

Rosa - that's great you got in to the FS so quickly.. Maybe just because you've the appt this will be the month you get pregnant That's great your DH is going with you.

Crumbs - good luck with your tests.

 

[rosababy]

So, af came yesterday and is basically gone now. What does that mean? Pre-clomid, it used to be about 3 days, and now it's 1.5 days, and mostly brown. What do you think this means??

 

[sarah10380]

Are you sure about your ovulation day? Could you have ovulated late? Did you take a hpt?

 

[hemmysgirl]

Hi all,

I'm sorry I haven't posted (I feel like I'm apologizing alot But I am sorry...I hope everyone is having a wonderful week and free of stress and worry!

I have discovered that I have polycystic ovaries and I'm getting a pelvic ultrasound on Monday to confirm. I've had several symptoms and I don't feel I can wait any longer to find out what's wrong. I stressed over it really bad and I'm choosing to walk away from TTC for awhile until I can get my body half-way back on track with medicine and diet/exercise. This site is soooo wonderful and so is this group...I will be back sometime, but taking a break is much needed right now.

GL to everyone and lots of baby dust!!

Talk to you later!!
Louisa

 

[SMFirst]

hemmysgirl - sorry about your diagnosis. I hope it all works out for you. Definitely taking a break from the stress is helpful! We'll be here when you get back!


Rosa - Have you taken a HPT? You never know... it could be implantation... I had that "here one day gone the next" type AF after my MC (it came back again after another day - figured it was hormone related...

 

[Crumbs]

hemmysgirl, so sorry to hear about that. But you're very brave for getting yourself checked-out. Rest and heal up and we will be here when you need us!

Rosa, it was just talk. We filled-up a short questionnaire about our medical history, questions pertaining to fertility (ex: on DH sheet he was asked if he had a testicular operation and on mine it asked if I had any stomach operations, appendix taken out, etc.)

There is one thing that I'm a little worried about and it's endometriosis. From what I know, I don't have it but I have painful periods that run in my family and the nurse says my symptoms sound like it, but it's something the doctor would look into.

Only after our tests will they suggest clomid, or other treatment, if need be.

 

[rosababy]

Are you sure about your ovulation day? Could you have ovulated late? Did you take a hpt?

I do not know when I o'ed, because I am not temping or using opks this cycle. I'm on clomid, so I assume I o'ed around cd14-17, since it usually makes you o 5-10 days after the last pill, but I'm not sure. I usually o on cd17. I have not taken an hpt, although I have thought of it. My first af day was pretty heavy, but not as heavy as usual.

Rosa - Have you taken a HPT? You never know... it could be implantation... I had that "here one day gone the next" type AF after my MC (it came back again after another day - figured it was hormone related...

If it IS implantation, then I definitely did not bd at the right time. I might stop to get a cheapo hpt on the way home, only because I'm supposed to start another round of clomid tonight, and it makes me a little nervous if there is ANY chance I might be pregnant. I honestly don't think I am, and this is just some kind of light period due to hormonal changes from clomid, but I just don't know!

Crumbs, thanks for the info. Did your dh go with you? What test will you have done first, and when? How will they check for endo?

Hemmys, welcome back! I'm sorry to hear about your situation. We'll miss you if you take a break, but sometimes that's what the body needs.

 

[Soleil Breeze]

I will catch on the thread over the next day or so; just wanted to let you gals know I went in for the blood test about an hour ago. Temp is 98.6 (freaking sky-high for 15 dpo, no?). I am trying not to look into this; clomid can do a crazy or two on your cycle.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!

Lord, please let this be it!

I am going to be soooo devastated if it's not.

xx

 

[sarah10380]

Thats exciting Soleil...when will you get the results?

 

[rosababy]

oooh, soleil, good luck! When will you get the results? can you just do a hpt too?

my sil (midwife) told me that 1.5 day of period is way too short, and that i should test. yikes! i'm so nervous! I'm supposed to start clomid today...and I've had wine and aleve in the last 2 days...i'm SURE it's nothing. But why the super short period?? i'm going crazy!

 

[sarah10380]

oh boy, such an exciting day on this thread! can't wait to hear both of your results. fx'd!

 

[hopefulmama2b]

Fingers crossed for everyone!! I will be checking back in soon!!



Hemmysgirl- so sorry to hear about the pcos. I hope that's not the case, but if it is have faith that you will still get your time! My friend has pcos and ,although not easy, has 2 kiddos!! Good luck to you.

 

[rosababy]

Okay, the nurse just called back and asked if I had taken a pregnancy test. She said to take one tonight, if it's negative, take the clomid and assume it's okay. I said is there a reason why it was so short if it was NOT a pregnancy thing, and she said she didn't know. Lots of help. I said what about a false negative...she said try to hold my urine as long as possible. Also, lots of help. Sooo...I guess I'll just take a test...it will probably be 16 or 17 dpo by this point, so hopefully it'll be more accurate, even though it's in the evening.

 

[hopefulmama2b]

As long as you hold your urine it should be accurate. The only reason they say first morning is because you haven't gone it 6-7 or more hours. Even if you give it a few hours I think you'll be good. I got a pos at 10 dpo with second or third urine and at 11 dpo my beta was only 24! If you take a FRER it should be accurate. Good luck! The only time that Ive had a 1.5 day period was following a mc so can't really help you as to the "why?". Good luck to you!!!!

 

[SMFirst]

FX'ed Rosa and Soleil!!

 

[Soleil Breeze]

I AM PREGNANT!!!!!!

SCREAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMM WITH JOOOOOOOOYYY!!

I CANNOT BELIEVE IT! I AM IN DISBELIEF! I JUST WANT TO SING AND SHOUT; ROLL IN THE GRASS AND CRY.

OH, MY GOD.

I will give the details soon...

I just cannot believe this...It doesn't seem real.

SOLEIL IS PREGNANT!!!!!!!!