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[lilmackate]

I love it! It is so happy and pretty!! Beautiful!

 

[bonidee]

Going through this thread keeps me hoepful. I have to admit, sometimes I think I'll never get a bfp.

 

[lilmackate]

Going through this thread keeps me hoepful. I have to admit, sometimes I think I'll never get a bfp.

Thank you sweetie! I'm so sorry you're having a hard time ttc does get you down sometimes keep the faith babe it will happen for all of us!

 

[10nottoomany]

Katie, I'm checking a lab reference book, Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

FSH, my dr said anything under 10 was good, I think yours is close enough and that could be just a normal variation.

The book says....
Follicular phase, 4-30mU/ml, mid cycle 10-90, luteal phase 4-30, menopause 40-170

They checked yours again because they were doing the clomid challenge test. *Thistest isn't in my book. *I looked it up though. *Because your fsh decreased that means that you do not have a decreased ovarian reserve. *This is good, you have lots of eggies left.

Here is a reference to the clomid challenge test that I found...
https://www.ivf1.com/Clomid-Challenge-Test/

Prolactin, the book says...
Follicular phase 0-23ng/ml
Luteal phase 0-40ng/ml
Postmenopausal<12ng/ml
So you are in awesome shape in this area too.

Antinuclear antibody, the book says that ANA is positive in scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, cirrhosis, leukemia, infectious mononucleosis, and malignancy. *It is normally present in lupus nephritis. *So it's very good that it's negative. *My next question is how does this antibody affect pregnancy anyway? *A quick research showed that these antibodies destroy the nuclei of healthy cells, even the baby, they also cause inflammation in the uterus and placenta. *So rejoice, this doesn't affect you.

Antimullerain hormone wasn't in my book either. *It says that there is some controversy about how good this test is. *Here is a chart I found...
**Interpretation
AMH Blood Level
High (often PCOS)
Over 3.0 ng/ml

Normal
Over 1.0 ng/ml

Low Normal Range
0.7 - 0.9 ng/ml

Low
0.3 - 0.6 ng/ml

Very Low
Less than 0.3 ng/ml

Here is where I found it....
https://www.advancedfertility.com/amh-fertility-test.htm

My conclusions after reading about this is that you don't want it low or high. *Low means low ovarian reserve, high means pcos. *Yours is just where it should be.

Of all of your tests the only thing that is even a little off is your fsh and it's just barely. *I'll look into that mote later. *I think I remember reading that stress can cause it to be elevated, I know I've read about using herbs to lower it but I don't remember what.

*
Now on to my other friends...

Cami, antibiotics make yeast worse, did they give you diflucan? Keep us updated dear.

Haley, how's Sebastian feeling? Croup usually has 2 rough nights. If you take him out in the cold damp air it should help an attack of coughing. Did they recommend a humidifier? I camp in a tent over our bed when they have it, we put the humidifier inside the tent. We use a nebulizer too. It seems we get it every year. I do hope he's doing better and maybe it gave you and dh an opportunity to talk??? I'm so sorry life is so difficult right now.

Amber, looks good, your opk that is. I know you all know that I'm a by the chart kind of girl. You could have o'd earlier but your temp didn't stay up so I don't think so. Last cycle when I got my opks and hpts at the same time, I keep each in a wipe tub. Well I put them in the wrong tubs. I was testing old vs. new opks when I knew I had some lh, not quite pos. I put my new tests away wrong and I was comparing an hpt to my old opk. I thought they were bad because the hpt looked like yours and the opk was pretty dark. I did it twice before I realized. So my thoughts on this is that it's the lh throwing the test. It's not supposed to work that way, lh isn't supposed to turn an hpt but hcg is supposed to turn an hpt because lh and hcg are so similar. Maybe because they are so similar they can turn that hpt ever so slightly. I may try it again when I surge again. So I really think you are oing and I'm betting you'll get those significant evaps on the hpts until your surge decreases a bit.

Amanda, you're welcome but I can't take the credit. It was my idea, but when beckie mentioned getting you one we sat and I assumed you got it already from her. Mari did it on her own before I could send her my part. I feel kinda bad because that wasn't my intent at all.

Amelias little dress is adorable. So it looks like you changed your mind about the gathers and went with pleats? Am I seeing it right. The first pic looks very neat and pretty. Beautiful work.

Mal, I'm so happy that your little one is growing and doing so well. When's your baby due? Are you starting to collect baby things yet?

Andrea, I'm a weenie and I'm voting for Amber's firs idea. Even if he plays in bed next to you then you could rest. My lo has a tummy ache, he's gassy and it's not a big deal, but I wouldn't miss a chance to comfort him. He's my snuggle bug. I take that back, I would put him off for a bit to bd if it was o time, but that would be about it. I can't let them cry, it's my job to help them be comfortable and content and I'll do what I can. Don't get me wrong, I don't let them get away with certain things either. I sat in the bathroom with him this am for over 30 minutes, it was a battle of the wills and I'm more stubborn. I told him we couldn't leave the br until he went potty. I didn't let him take from his sister either, despite the screaming. I guess there I'd a difference between crying and screaming.

Megg, it's been like barely 6 days, right? That's still very early. I don't even remember how long I cramped afterwards but I know it's a reminder to feel that pain. Bit it's good to cramp because your body is doing what it's supposed to. I wish this part could be over for you super quickly. I still can't believe it.

Gueyilla, any changes.

Mummylove, I don't think you need to rush to the dr unless you think your dr will give you something to bring on af. I don't think you are in any danger but it will take longer to get pg. I don't know what you could try on your own to flip things back into the right direction. I have some ideas of what I would try but that's foolish for me to suggest. I just would recommend encouraging o after af comes with soy if you aren't going through a dr.

I guess I'll call it a night. Nite girls.

 

[10nottoomany]

Hi bonidee, I'm sorry it's getting to you at the moment. You can always hang out with us. I know it's hard. I had a break down moment earlier today. I really feel ashamed of myself when it gets to me that badly.

 

[10nottoomany]

Katie dear, go to bed. It's the middle of the night.

 

[10nottoomany]

Katie, how's your sil and baby?

 

[mommyof2peas]

10, Yeah I couldnt get the gathering to work like i want tol.l.so I just went with it lol..I turned out alot better this way lol

Im getting 140 BPM with the doppler so Im liking it alot I called my mom so she could listen.

Went to the doctors today for my check up...It was just a normal check up. I guess unless I start bleeding they dont do anything. So I hope I dont start bleeding. My next US will be at 28 weeks to see if the previa has moved or not....Another 2 months I really dont want to wait that long.

 

[lilmackate]

Well I decided not to go to the hospital I think she invited me only because she felt it would hurt my feeling if she didn't. She is a very shy conservative person so I don't want to make her uncomfortable so I will get updates by phone thanks for asking 10!
10 have I told you that I love you! u are so awesome thank you for getting that information for me! I'm 25 so high fsh (borderline) really does frighten me.... I really hope I conceive my forever baby this clomid cycle.... My heart feels heavy its so strange my numbers look great other then fsh..what caused my miscarriages? 3 in a row.... I don't think my numbers reflect the mc I've had....I'm terrified what if something else something we are missing is killing my babies

 

[lilmackate]

Just in case any of my ladies here wanted to see my update...https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtube_gdata_player&v=kjzOq8yAMBo

 

[mummylove]

Mummylove, I don't think you need to rush to the dr unless you think your dr will give you something to bring on af. I don't think you are in any danger but it will take longer to get pg. I don't know what you could try on your own to flip things back into the right direction. I have some ideas of what I would try but that's foolish for me to suggest. I just would recommend encouraging o after af comes with soy if you aren't going through a dr.

I guess I'll call it a night. Nite girls.

Whats soy?

 

[bbwardle]

hi girls x
katie how r u doing hunni xx
mari hope ur ok xx
amber get bding lol
megg how r u doin sweetie ur are amazing u r my inspiration to keep trying xx
andrea how u doin hunni xx
10 how r u hun xx
zoie hope ur ok xx

me and dh were talking last night and we have agreed that if my blood tests are positive for tumour on pituitary gland then we will sue the fertility clinic as they could of treated me sooner and i wouldnt be so stressed about waiting for results.
Been doing some research on high prolactin and the symptoms resemble whats going on with me. Question for u all if i do have this tumour would that mean that the fertility treatment i have received already like the metformin clomid tamoxifen and ovarian drilling would be ineffective just a thought.
Im feeling very tearful 2day xx and waiting to start testing opks 3 days to go hope all my bnb girls are doing ok lots of love and babydust to u all xx

 

[hayley1982]

Youd have to be scanned to see if theres a tumor.a blood test cant really tell u this.just because u may have higher prolactin doesnt always mean a tumor.the meds wouldnt take much affect if ur prolactin naturally higher anyway and they should have gieven u meds to reduce the prolactin if they thought it was high.maybe they didnt think it was high enough for meds and thats why they tried the fert drugs first.

 

[bbwardle]

Youd have to be scanned to see if theres a tumor.a blood test cant really tell u this.just because u may have higher prolactin doesnt always mean a tumor.the meds wouldnt take much affect if ur prolactin naturally higher anyway and they should have gieven u meds to reduce the prolactin if they thought it was high.maybe they didnt think it was high enough for meds and thats why they tried the fert drugs first.

i had my blood tests done yesterday so get my results back soon x i got my results back from optician also and the field of vision test not looking good either im now playing waiting game for all results so i can go back to doctor.
5 yrs ago my gp sed about the tumour im just angry that it wasnt investigated further and wen the fertility clinic diagnosed pcos nothing else was mentioned about tumour sorry i just needed a rant.
Hayley how r u doing hunni how r things now how r u feeling xxxx

 

[hayley1982]

We are all ill.sebastian croup.thomas full of snotty cold.and me i think i got tonsilitus and goin to drop in docs later.i think thats what i got as really bad throat and spots on tonsils.for some weird reason my gums have gone inflamed aswell and my mouth is v sore feelin.mil and dh over soon

 

[bbwardle]

We are all ill.sebastian croup.thomas full of snotty cold.and me i think i got tonsilitus and goin to drop in docs later.i think thats what i got as really bad throat and spots on tonsils.for some weird reason my gums have gone inflamed aswell and my mouth is v sore feelin.mil and dh over soon

Awww hun hope u all feel better soon sending u lots of hugs xxxx

 

[Sweet_Alida]

bbwardle - Hayley is right. If your prolactin comes back high you'd need a scan to say for certain that you do have a tumor on your pituitary. Your treatments wouldn't be effective or as effective if you do. I haven't read thru this whole thread and I've been off for a couple of days so I don't know all your symptoms or story. PM me if you would like me to research something further. I'm a pediatric nurse, however am pretty good at research. I am transitioning to adult nursing at least part time! I'm sorry you have to go thru this. did the docs know your prolactin was high? or did they suspect it before the treatments? if so I'd definitely be looking into how they will compensate you once you get the tumor removed/dealt with if you do infact have a tumor. Good Luck. Debbie

Hayley hun how have you been? Like I said I haven't really been on here in a few days. Hubby came home from his "boys weekend" and is sick. So now the bug has hit all of us! Hopefully your family will be on to a quick recovery. How is your relationship coming along? I haven't read back any. I hope you can work things out I can tell you really care deeply for your dh. Wish I could come take your boys for a few days for you so you could get some rest.

Megg glad to see your back so soon.

 

[AndreaFlorida]

Well I duno if this is good or bad But I'm going to think GOOD news MY CHART IS LOOKING BETTER He fell asleep he just had to be left for 15 minutes without me walking in the room he wanted to be held an I'm kinda sick with a cold and totally dont wanna cuddle him right now as he'll get what I've got....no fever just big sore throat an feeling awful anyways he wont lay down he wants to play until midnight if I let him an I had taken drowsy meds an I was so very sleepy and I was just having a horrible night any other night I'd play until midnight just not one where I feel like poo an cried myself to sleep.....but feeling much better today thinking I might call an see if I can see the doctor an get all fixed up I feel congested an I have this goopy stuff all clogged in my throat can't get it up nor down just feel blah.........

 

[Megg33k]

You girls are cracking me up with the Kama Sutra! If you get too far into it, you could break something! Several pages in, you start saying... "THAT'S NOT POSSIBLE!"

Ok so I have my results back but the doctor hasn't seen them yet I picked up a copy from the lab....I'm not sure how to feel about them....
Day 3
Fsh 10.8
Prolactin 5.9
Anti nuclear antibody negative
Anti mullerian hormone 2.20
Day 10
Fsh 9
What do you guys think...... Megg? 10? Anyone?

Your FSH is a bit high. But, it really has to be in coordination with wonky AMH for it to be a really bad situation. Your AMH is perfectly fine... So, your FSH likely doesn't mean much. Your FSH is only borderline high anyway. The ANA screen being negative is great! And, your prolactin looks perfectly normal to me. It sounds like you're in tip-top shape!

Dress take two! This one I would let Amelia wear LOL This is after I ripped almost every seam from the first go round. Second pick is the first try lol

SO CUTE!

Going through this thread keeps me hoepful. I have to admit, sometimes I think I'll never get a bfp.

You so will though! If I'm still being optimistic, you have to be!

 

[chika10blue]

Meg I would pull a muscle or poke out an eye with a foot or something...LOL Those positions I think are mostly for monkeys, or amimals that are use to being in odd, akward, upside down positions.