Endometriosis Support Buddies

[mama.mouse]

Welcome Lucy! Keep us updated!!

Well I tested negative this morning at 11DPO. AF due tomorrow so I guess I'm still in the game. I was so overwhelmingly sure that this was THE month and now I don't know my boobs are still so sore and I have still been queasy on and off. Got some weird sinus head cold yesterday. But this could also be side effects of the Clomid. Gah I'm so confused!

The one thing that sucks about endo and ttc is ladies are like "oh I never cramp between AF so I knew something was up" and I'm here like "Lady I cramp like every day." I have been so crampy and I was sure it was a sign of something but now I'm wondering if its just my ovaries being A-Holes again.

 

[still hopping]

Oh mama.mouse... It's so bloody frustrating! Don't lose hope this month yet... as you said you are still in the game

 

[jules87]

Welcome to the group Lucy! Best of luck to you in this tww. You may not have been ttc as long as us, but dealing with endo can really suck. Which is why we are here to support each other, regardless of ttc status.

Mama do not give up! Like stillhopping said, you are still in the horrible & wonderful game of the tww. 11 dpo isn't really that long. Do you normally have a shorter luteal phase? Are you on Clomid this month? I don't know if you have done that before, but the 2 cycles I was on Clomid were hell. I had so many more PMS symptoms that I thought for sure I was pregnant. (not that I"m saying this is happening to you) I'll continue to keep my fingers crossed for you.

 

[Unlucky41]

Welcome Lucy !

How are you mama? Hope you get that renewed fighting spirit is endo ladies have. Don't give up chase your dreams.

 

[lucy_smith]

any updates mama ??

hows everyone getting on?

think i am now 9 dpo . been feeling really tired recently, went for a 3 hour nap yesterday afternoon and still had 9 hours last night! must have needed it , i remember being really tired in my last pregnancy early on, but didn't think it was this early on

 

[still hopping]

Those are good symptoms, lucy_smith!! I was quite tired from very early on

How is it going mama.mouse?

Still going strong unlucky41?

The waiting for the scan on the 10th August is driving me nuts... Came of the progesterone last Friday (which is quite early at 5 wks and 3 days) but so far so good it seems

 

[Unlucky41]

Those are good symptoms, lucy_smith!! I was quite tired from very early on

How is it going mama.mouse?

Still going strong unlucky41?

The waiting for the scan on the 10th August is driving me nuts... Came of the progesterone last Friday (which is quite early at 5 wks and 3 days) but so far so good it seems

Oh the wait for the scan seems ages away! I have 7 more days than you to wait but must say it does feel better than the ttw so my heart goes out to all of you!

Sometimes I am still in disbelief that I am pregnant. My husband keeps saying not to be happy until we see a heartbeat though.

How you coping still hoping

 

[still hopping]

I am actually finding the wait for the scan just as hard as the tww... I am kind of questioning ridiculous things like "why am I not feeling more pregnancy symptoms?" It would kind of make me feel more comfortable to feel more "sick" ... which sounds very stupid really... I just want to see that beating heart

I fully understand where you husband is coming from, unlucky... I won't feel reassured until scan day

 

[mama.mouse]

Sorry ladies! AF showed up on Friday afternoon Just getting over it the last couple of days, sorry I left you all hanging. So disappointing. Got awful cramps on Friday and then started bleeding soon after. Much heavier than usual. My sister thinks it was a chemical but I never got a positive test so I think it was just a weird cycle. I was so so so sure this was it.

Anyway, back to Clomid again. Trying out this PCOS diet as well to see if it helps our and dragged my butt back to gym this morning. Trying to stay positive though. Thankfully when AF came I was away with family so I was distracted and just drowned my sorrows in red wine. if I had been home it would have been a full blown sob fest. Staying positive though. I am going to try do progesterone cream after O this month maybe that will help.

Lucy I hope that you get your BFP this month!

Glad to hear our preggy bellies are feeling good also xx

 

[jules87]

Sorry to hear you didn't get your BFP this month mama. Better luck this next cycle! Are you planning to do Clomid again?

 

[still hopping]

So sorry to heat mama.mouse... That sucks so much
You are doing the right thing getting back onto doing things straight away (treatment, diet, sport... ) good on you!

We women are so strong... May share some tears along the way... But for the most part we dont let it last... we keep strong, focused, we pick ourselves up and continue in this journey because we believe we have a chance and things will happen for us And things DO happen

Ladies keep strong

 

[lemon_tree]

I'm so sorry to hear that, Mouse.

Clomid and progesterone cream sounds like a great plan for this next cycle. I hope it's the recipe for your BFP!

 

[jules87]

Hi everyone! I'm just checking in to see how you all are doing. Are our two recent BFPs still holding onto their sticky bean? Any morning sickness, etc. yet?

How about the rest of us working on kicking endo's ass?

I've been better. I've had a headache/migraine for 2 weeks strait... My meds weren't touching it. I actually went to the doctor this morning and asked for a shot for the migraine. (a pain killer cocktail) I really hate those shots because they make me so loupy and all I do is sleep. Luckily he went a different route. It did gove some relieve but I didn't fully get rid of it until this morning when I took a couple of my emergency (only if you're dying) pain meds. It finally worked. Hallelujah!!

I hope all is well with everyone!

 

[lucy_smith]

sorry to hear that mama mouse! !

af due on sunday and i got a little spotting today..... think im out as this has happened to me for the last few cycles
feeling a little bummed out today

 

[Unlucky41]

Sorry to hear this Lucy definitely not implantation bleeding?

Jules can imagine having bad migraine how you do concentrate?

AFM my back decided to give way. In so much pain and doctor won't let me take anything serious. Might ask for panadeine forte. No real symptoms but I can't get hungry if I do I start fainting! Sometimes feel a bit uncomfortable after eating. I am pretty sure morning sickness will hit about 7 or 8 weeks.

 

[lemon_tree]

Yikes, sorry, Unlucky, I hope you feel better soon!

Jules, that's terrible. I am so sorry you've been dealing with that pain for so long! A good friend of mine had migraines for a long time and found some relief by going to a chiropractor. Have you ever tried that?

Bummer, Lucy. I'm still holding out hope for you, though.

AFM - not much to report. Still on BCP for now. Had some breakthrough spotting and cramping, which was annoying, but overall I'm feeling alright.

Hope the rest of you are all ok.

 

[Unlucky41]

Sorry ladies! AF showed up on Friday afternoon Just getting over it the last couple of days, sorry I left you all hanging. So disappointing. Got awful cramps on Friday and then started bleeding soon after. Much heavier than usual. My sister thinks it was a chemical but I never got a positive test so I think it was just a weird cycle. I was so so so sure this was it.

Anyway, back to Clomid again. Trying out this PCOS diet as well to see if it helps our and dragged my butt back to gym this morning. Trying to stay positive though. Thankfully when AF came I was away with family so I was distracted and just drowned my sorrows in red wine. if I had been home it would have been a full blown sob fest. Staying positive though. I am going to try do progesterone cream after O this month maybe that will help.
Lucy I hope that you get your BFP this month!

Glad to hear our preggy bellies are feeling good also xx

Oh mama sorry just read this. Sorry af showed up. Hope this cycle is your lucky one! I like how you have a good solid plan

 

[mama.mouse]

Hello lovelies

Yes, doing Clomid again this month but taking the advice from in here and going to see a nutritionist next week who specialises in PCOS who hopefully that will help us with planting our little bean! Feeling a bit more positive now. DH just got a new job and we are planning to move house. I feel like we needed a fresh start after all of this.

Clomid rage has been intense this month, spare a thought for my husband lol. Bless him he is taking it in his stride. I just cannot control myself! I just snap!

Unlucky - Maybe keep snacks with you! Like jelly beans or something in your purse to keep your sugar up. Might help with the fainting!

Oh sorry Lucy! Spotting isnt always a bad thing. Did AF start in full yet?

Jules I don't know if its true but I have heard garlic is good for migraines? I sometimes get them before AF they are the absolute worse! I can't believe you have managed it for 2 weeks!

 

[still hopping]

OMGoodness Jules! You poor thing... That sounds so extreme. I am glad they got it under control but do really hope they find a more permanent/long term solution for you

Lucy - did AF show up in the end? I hope the symptoms were for the right reasons and it is the month... You really never know!

Sorry to hear about your back Unlucky Have you ever had issues before? I hope it goes away soon. Hey... Maybe we will be like some of those few lucky ladies who dont get morning sickness? (says me dreaming... Lol)

Your symptoms sound really good so far lemon_tree!! Lots of baby dust to you!!!

Great to hear you are back on the wagon mama.mouse Poor hubby... Be gentle! The truth is that a lot of our partners/husbands deserve a medal too

I have been fine. Goy a bit of a scare yesterday when I went to the toilet and saw some blood. I cried, panicked and rang the clinic. They said it can be normal and unless it got heavier and had pain, not to worry ( easier said than done!)... I am not bleeding anymore but I keep going to the bathroom to check like an obsession. They offered to do a blood test on Monday if I am very anxious still, otherwise just to wait for Wed scan. This is torture!!

 

[mama.mouse]

Oh no! I can only imagine how terrifying that must be! And I think because it's been so long trying that fear is sort of stuck in your head. Try and relax though hun. Its just your sticky little bean burrowing its way in there!!