Entering the world of Assisted Conception...like it or not...

[MMW430]

I was on progesterone with both babies. I had cramping, but never the kind you are describing. Maybe they'd last off and on all day, but they were never anything to really gripe about. I could still do everything I wanted to do, and never had to take anything.

That doesn't seem right to me. I would call and let them know.

 

[Hiker1]

Ok just spoke to them - they said put in only 1 inch because if the pill touches the cervix it will definitely cramp. I'll try tonight. Oh the joy.

 

[lemon_tree]

Ouch! Glad it's figured out, though. That sounds painful.

 

[miranda007]

Hey! I've been trying to keep up with what you guys are up to.

Lemon tree you must be looking forward to hearing what your Dr says after your results. Whatever happens we're here. The feels so good to have someone else looking into it for u!

Hiker - yikes that cramping doesn't sound normal definitely call your Dr. I'm glad you're starting acupuncture. I did it a lot when we were naturally conceiving (before I found out huaband's sperm was the prob. But I also did it before my two egg retrievals - and then once to get the lining ready for FET and then one before and after transfer. It's not covered on our Medicare and it was $90 a time - but I liked it. And it's good I felt amazing - and I also felt like I was helping the process.

I have to doubt Coq10 helped us. We were on it since May last year so we were on it for a while as we did first pick up in August and then November. I got the Ubiqinol coq10 from iherb - jarrah's brand or something. Apparently it's a bit more bio available for u. Obviously I self diagnosed with lots of stuff to try from google trying to conceive naturally! Lol. But I think that was the main one that helped. And vitamin D helps if you are low. We have been at putting bee pollen on our oats for a few years. I'd read all these things about fresh Royal jelly but it was hard to buy - and I had it probably for two months - until my fertility dr said to stop it during IVF because it could interfere. She said coq10 is fine to take just to stop it when I am pregnant because there is no research on it being safe when prev.

 

[lemon_tree]

Thanks, Miranda!

You're totally right. I will feel muuuuuch better after seeing the doc on Thursday. I now wonder if I have hidden endo, because j can't stay away from Google. I'll keep ya'll posted. Thanks so much for the advice and words of support.

 

[Hiker1]

So last night I had no pain at all. Lesson learned for all you guys who might be put on progesterone in the future - only put in a little way - not "way up in there" haha! I'm relieved I figured that one out!

Miranda, I'm on CoQ10 and Vitamin D (my dermatologist recommended it for TTC and pregnancy) as well as prenatals, calcium and DHA and biotin! Quite a regimen of pills I take!!

Lemon, I've got FX for you at your Thursday appointment. It's hard to not ask "Dr. Google" but I've found I definitely end up scaring myself, so I try to cut it off after a few minutes. Once you have a better understanding of what's going on and a plan with your doctor, I think you'll find you'll relax a bit. Whenever I start getting anxious again, I try to remind myself to think about the plan and that the doctor is in charge and that helps.

 

[lemon_tree]

Turns out my doctor doesn't care much about my AMH number, in the overall picture of my other test results.

I'm retaking the prolactin test tomorrow morning on an empty stomach.

Her biggest question was do I want to have my fibroids removed before starting IUI or IVF treatment. I'm leaning towards yes, but a surgery with hysterectomy as a possible consequence makes me nervous.

So now I've got a surgical consult scheduled in two weeks, and then I'll know more.

 

[Hiker1]

Lemon, that is great news about the AMH! My doctor was the same way. Like "yeah, it's not great, but I've seen worse." And on we go with treatment. Just another reason Google can unnecessarily scare the bejesus out of us!

So other than the fibroids, what did the doctor suggest in terms of a plan? IUI's first? Straight to IVF? Good luck at the consult! Hopefully the doctor will give you a good indication of what to do.

What is the prolactin test for?

As for me, just hanging out in the TWW. No more issues with progesterone now that I'd doing it right. Today is 9dpo. Felt a couple dull pangs of cramping throughout this morning...trying not to read into it too much...

 

[lemon_tree]

About the prolactin, I'm not sure. She said it's a hormone that women need when breastfeeding, but mine could have just been slightly high because I ate breakfast before the test. If it was really high, it'd indicate prolactinoma, which is a tumor on the pituitary gland.

Other than fibroids - she said we could go either way - IUIs with monitoring and something like Clomid first, and then IVF, or straight to IVF. She was leaving how aggressive I'd like to be up to me. I'm leaning towards IUIs first, partially because I only have two covered IVF treatments, with my insurance, and I'm scared of using them up. Then again, maybe we should just go straight for something with a higher chance of success.

She said on our own right now, our chances of a pregnancy are 2%.

I don't know what to think about the surgery. I don't want surgery, really, I just want someone to magic these out of me.


Yes! TWW! Day 9, wow. Are you thinking of testing early or waiting for the doctor to test you at your follow up?

I wish you so much luck!

 

[Peanutorjelly]

Hi ladies can I join you?
Have been trying for a while tried Gonal f for a couple cycles but didn't respond. So new consultant new plan started menopur and luverus 56 days of injections later finally had my trigger shot and wow did I have symptoms unfortunately AF arrived after my tww but now at least I have hope with the right meds and a lof of luck I can get my

 

[Smille24]

Hiker- when are testing? Anything new going on?

 

[Hiker1]

Hey Smille and everyone,
Thanks for checking in on me! Wednesday I'll be 14 DPO/IUI, and that's when they said to test. If I can, I want to wait until Thursday, which is when I'd be considered "late." Too many times I jump the gun and then AF shows the same day I test, and I'm too cheap to go and buy 500 HPT's lol. So going forward I don't want to use up a test unless I have good reason to. I'm a pretty regular 13 to 14 luteal length, so I think if nothing by Thursday morning, I'll give it a go.

I have had some very slight cramping here and there, but like so many months before, so I'm not reading into it at all. It's been nice during this 2 weeks to not have to worry about shots, meds, scans, etc. Just back to living life (except for the progesterone at bedtime :-/)

How are you doing? I can't believe you and I were in the same boat not that long ago, and you must be what, 7/8 weeks along now??

PeanutorJelly, welcome! We all know what you're going through and hope to be supportive for you here. What's your current cycle's plan?

Lemon, yikes just 2%?? Does that mean 2% if you were TTC on your own? Hopefully that number will go up with some assistance with meds, etc. My doc always reiterates to me "10%, 10%. On any given cycle or plan, your chances are 10%." I don't know if that's accurate for all the patients he's seen over the years, or if he's just trying to keep things realistic...but that's what I hear a lot from him. I hope you get some good news from the doc at your surgical consult. I'm with you on trying the IUI's first, since it's less invasive, but I also don't want to stay on that train for very long. I figure if it doesn't work after 3 months, especially if I have multiple follicles like this round, then it's time to bring out the big guns. But hopefully we won't have to!!

 

[Smille24]

I really hope af doesn't come! I understand not testing. With the cost of seeing a specialist, hpts are just an added cost and not a necessity until you're late. With the multiple follicles, I do think you have a lovely shot. I'll say a prayer for you. Keep us updated.

I will be 9 weeks tomorrow. It's gone by so fast.

 

[Hiker1]

Wow 9 weeks already!! Holy cow!! Do you have a little bump yet?

Thank you for your support! Yes I hope I have a shot too! Today is 13 DPO, and I am going to my first acupuncture appointment. so I have that to look forward to. I have zero symptoms, so I'm trying to not get my hopes up. I have heard most folks get sore breasts, and mine are not at all. How's everyone else hanging in there?

 

[MMW430]

I really didn't have symptoms at all! Not as early as you'd be considered anyway.

 

[Smille24]

Wow 9 weeks already!! Holy cow!! Do you have a little bump yet?

Thank you for your support! Yes I hope I have a shot too! Today is 13 DPO, and I am going to my first acupuncture appointment. so I have that to look forward to. I have zero symptoms, so I'm trying to not get my hopes up. I have heard most folks get sore breasts, and mine are not at all. How's everyone else hanging in there?

No bump yet. I have a little belly fat so I wont show that early. My dh says my boobs are bigger which I don't need lol.

Some women never get symptoms, it's completely normal bc every woman handles pregnancy differently.

 

[lemon_tree]

Ooh enjoy the acupuncture appointment, Hiker. I miss going to those. How did it go? And do not worry about having no symptoms. So many women have absolutely none. I have sore boobs right now, which for me just means AF is coming - so definitely don't read too much into it.

The 2% was referring to DH's and my chance of conceiving naturally at this point. She said we've got a 10% chance with IUI and 40 chance with IVF. (But that seems high to me.)

And Smile, wow, 9 weeks already! How are you feeling?

 

[Hiker1]

AF showed this afternoon. Damnit. Damnit. Damnit. Day 3 scan on Friday.

 

[MMW430]

Oh Hiker, I'm so sorry. I really thought this was going to be it for you. I hope the next cycle will be it. Good luck at your scan.

 

[lemon_tree]

Huge hugs, Hiker. So sorry to hear that.