Femara Friends!

[MKHewson]

Well I went for my CD 12 scan this morning and Im a slow responder. I have three 8mm on the right and 1 10mm on the left. I have another scan on Thursday to see how they have progressed. I must say Im a little disappointed....I sure hope they grow grow grow!!!

Dont feel bad, I was a slow responder this cycle too, My follies wasnt big until CD 19, Grow Follies Grow!!!

OH my Chiles you are on the home stretch of your Tww.....lots of

 

[Chiles]

Thanks, I am hoping I will be as lucky as you MK!!!!

 

[s08]

Well I went for my CD 12 scan this morning and Im a slow responder. I have three 8mm on the right and 1 10mm on the left. I have another scan on Thursday to see how they have progressed. I must say Im a little disappointed....I sure hope they grow grow grow!!!

I can't remember if you've mentioned it, but have you been monitored before? How does this cycle compare? Good luck! I go in for my CD 11 scan tomorrow and am hoping for some good news.

On another note, I injected myself for the first time yesterday. Bravelle 75iu. It wasn't too bad at all! I supposed it helps that needles don't bother me...and the bandaid I put on (which was totally unnecessary) caused a bigger mark than the shot!

 

[Chiles]

Good Luck on your scan tomorrow FX

 

[Cridge]

CD's as of Jan 29, 2012
Beaniekins ........................ 4
Charisse28 ........................22
Chiles ..............................28
Chook ............................. On A Break
Cooch...............................42
Courtneycvt12 ...................3
Cridge ..............................1
Drsquid ..............................6
Iwantmyturn.......................28
Jam.................................. Jan 2012
JChic.................................26
LolaM ...............................23
MK .................................. Jan 2012
Mommyagain ...................... 10
Mrscompass .......................14
MrsStinski............................12
s08 ....................................10
Shareena ............................5
Sibling Wishes ......................22
Sugarpuff ............................20
Zadeebug.............................8

 

[Mrs.Stinski]

Chilies: Thanks, glad to know its not just me.

s08: This is the first cycle I have been monitored. My last Dr had me on Clomid and did blood work on CD 21 and said I didnt ovulate so she put me on the higher dose and before I even got halfway through that cycle I found out I was pregnant, but lost it a few days later. This is the first cycle on meds since then so Im a little worried about every little thing. Im just going to try to not think about it and see what I find out on Thursday.

Thanks ladies

 

[zadeebug]

I start opks for the first time tomorrow. Any thoughts on the time of day to do it? Also what store brands do you suggest?

 

[Mrs.Stinski]

I start opks for the first time tomorrow. Any thoughts on the time of day to do it? Also what store brands do you suggest?

I do it twice a day, once mid morning and once in the evening. I have always used the CVS store brand but I think Im going to start using the ones with the smiley faces on them for an easier read, but I dont really know which brand that is.

 

[zadeebug]

I think clearblue digital is the brand.

 

[Chiles]

still waiting on my P4 results to come back in. Hoping its all good.

 

[Cridge]

Fx'd for you Chiles - keep us posted!

Zadeebug - LH is more detectable in the urine in the afternoon - like noon to 4:00ish. It doesn't reeaaallly matter what time you take it, but they suggest not taking them in the morning. Taking them twice a day is a good idea if you can afford it.

 

[LolaM]

I start opks for the first time tomorrow. Any thoughts on the time of day to do it? Also what store brands do you suggest?

I usualy take my test in the afternoon when I get home from work. I use answer brand, it has 2 lines and i didnt used to have issue reading the lines but since im on meds it can be difficult but i usualy get no lines, no lines, lines, lines, no lines so once i see teh lines even a little bit and its negative hubs and I hit the sheets.

I am feeling horrible pressure this afternoon. Its not a bathroom issue but it sure is painful. I dont feel bad and it wasnt like my bladder was way overful or anything. totaly weird and I have a tiny little headache, too.

 

[Cridge]

Hi girls!

Since I'm moving on to gonal-f, I don't know how much I'll post my own status updates on here anymore, although I definitely want to keep an eye on you all to see how you do!

I've started a journal and I would love for you all to stalk it if you're interested! The link is in my sigi. Stop by and say hi!!

 

[MrsCompass]

Hello Ladies!!! I haven't been on here all that much. We had a death in the family and we were busy. But AFM, I may be triggering tomorrow. We have 4 follicles on the left side and 1 on the right. I am excited to know how many I will release for my IUI. Looks like IUI is on Thursday!!!

Cridge, I'll be stalking for sure!

 

[Chiles]

Sorry to hear about the death in your family My prayers are with you guys.

Hate to let this be the next sentence but good follies!!!! Good Luck with the IUI!!

 

[zadeebug]

I usually work mid shifts so I don't get up till noon and by the time I get home its close to or past midnight do based on that what time frame would be best?

 

[Chiles]

Zadeebug I used worked those shifts. uggghhhh

I would do 2nd morning urine.

 

[s08]

I need your advice, ladies. I went in for my CD 11 follicle scan (after femara 2.5 3-7 and bravelle 75iu on CD9). The results:
Right: 26mm
Left: 1 @ 17mm and 1 @ 18mm

My RE wanted me to do a OPK at the clinic this afternoon, so I did and it was blazing positive. She said the bravelle shouldn't be giving me a falst positive today (does this sound right?) I triggered tonight at 6:00 pm and am going in for my IUI tomorrow afternoon at 3:30. They usually do IUI's 36 hours after trigger, but thought I should go in tomorrow due to follicle size. Any thoughts?

One more question...I had a cyst on my right ovary at my baseline scan. Is there any way they made a mistake and the 26 mm follicle was actually the cyst? Is that a stupid question? Ahhh...I'm going crazy!

 

[siblingwishes]

I usually work mid shifts so I don't get up till noon and by the time I get home its close to or past midnight do based on that what time frame would be best?

They say not to use FMU, so I would test 2nd pee after you get up, and again when you get home from work. It is good to test twice a day to make sure you detect the surge. I buy the online cheapies, because I actually prefer to decipher the lines - but when I first started ttc three years ago I was buying the clearblue easy ones from walmart (smilie faces)...

 

[siblingwishes]

S08 - well even if the 26 mm is a cyst, the other two are promising! If I were you I would BD the morning after your IUI, just for extra insurance!

Trina - So sorry to hear about the death in your family...I hope you are doing okay. Good luck on Thursday! Let us know when you trigger.

Lola - we are very close in timing! I am 11dpiui today...

Cridge - please send us the odd update to let us know how you are doing, and impart your wisdom on us (you are always chalk full of great info!!)

Chiles - How are you doing?

MK - any morning sickness yet?

AFM - well I tested last night - BFN...then I tested this morning with fmu and I am losing my mind! I can see the faintest shadow of a line (I think) but DH can't see it and I am thinking maybe it is just in my imagination. But I have some sort of weird infection in my urine or something...I had my ND test it last Friday and my Nitrate levels are off the charts, but no white blood cells which is the usual for urine infections. I don't know if that could skew an hpt or not? Anyway, I am heading to Toronto today for a conference until Friday. I will test again tomorrow morning, FMU and see if I can see a faint line again or not. (I am using cheapie internet tests - and have one FRER test that I am saving for 14 dpiui). I really don't even have my hopes up because there's no way any of you would see anything if I posted a pic...heck I think I am imagining it! Arrgghh!!!!