My husband and I have been ttc for three years. Last year we had an ectopic pregnancy and I lost a tube. This spring I met with a reproductive endocrinologist (RE) who had me tested for everything, and discovered I had a low follicle count, low AMH, and diagnosed me with Premeature Ovarian Failure (a cause could not be determined.) Based on these findings, we were told in June that our only hope is IVF and he put me at a 1-2% chance of falling pregnant naturally.
We decided not to pursue IVF for financial and other personal reasons. I admit, there is still a part of me that hope it will happen naturally.
Since the diagnosis, I've changed jobs to a much less stressful line of work and have made some dietary changes. I've been having issues with inflammation and achy joints, so I've been eating low carb/low gluten the last two months and the daily swelling is gone. I got off my phentermine medication after losing 40 lbs since last year.
I ovulated last week (calendar method) and have been feeling peculiar since then. When I usually have PMS, my breasts feel swollen and tender. These last few days, only my nipples have been tender and warm to the touch. I had light cramping Sunday and Monday and yesterday light, pink spotting for 6 hours.
I have a 26-27 day cycle and my period isn't due for approximately 7 days. I've never had midcycle spotting or tender nipples before. I've had some other symptoms like cravings and fatigue, but I've had those with PMS in the past. I've been a little weepier than normal, though.
I'm so, so anxious and I can't talk to anyone I know because I don't want to put that info out there and get everyone's hopes up after all of our heartbreak. Given my past I am at risk for another ectopic and I'm terrified. I know I can technically test early, but I'm so scared this is a chemical pregnancy and I don't want to get my hopes up. I have a hair color appointment the day before my period is due, so I'm going to have to test sometime this week to be safe.
I'm freaking out... thank you so much for listening because I truly don't have anyone to talk to.
We decided not to pursue IVF for financial and other personal reasons. I admit, there is still a part of me that hope it will happen naturally.
Since the diagnosis, I've changed jobs to a much less stressful line of work and have made some dietary changes. I've been having issues with inflammation and achy joints, so I've been eating low carb/low gluten the last two months and the daily swelling is gone. I got off my phentermine medication after losing 40 lbs since last year.
I ovulated last week (calendar method) and have been feeling peculiar since then. When I usually have PMS, my breasts feel swollen and tender. These last few days, only my nipples have been tender and warm to the touch. I had light cramping Sunday and Monday and yesterday light, pink spotting for 6 hours.
I have a 26-27 day cycle and my period isn't due for approximately 7 days. I've never had midcycle spotting or tender nipples before. I've had some other symptoms like cravings and fatigue, but I've had those with PMS in the past. I've been a little weepier than normal, though.
I'm so, so anxious and I can't talk to anyone I know because I don't want to put that info out there and get everyone's hopes up after all of our heartbreak. Given my past I am at risk for another ectopic and I'm terrified. I know I can technically test early, but I'm so scared this is a chemical pregnancy and I don't want to get my hopes up. I have a hair color appointment the day before my period is due, so I'm going to have to test sometime this week to be safe.
I'm freaking out... thank you so much for listening because I truly don't have anyone to talk to.
Sorry it wasn't the outcome you wanted.
