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[Madrid98]

Hi expatt! Sorry he isn't cooperating. Maybe you should keep him out of it & just manage it yourself. Men tend to panic when they know is only bms.

 

[MollyMalone]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Hope you had a great night last night! I'm so happy today haha. Though the progesterone wasnt working (had no AF symptoms or anything), but the witch came yesterday . The longest cycle ever 143 days!! Gettih wellng my CD3 blood test tomorrow. I was told I could take it from day 2 to 5 but its going to be on exactly day 3. Seeing the fertility specialist on the 10th. Went on the 29th but it turns out the appointment was with a normal obgyn. I booked it over the internet so couldn't specify...oh well.

Also from my last post I have officially been diagnosed with hypothyrodism and being treated for it. Have had my preop tests and if everything turns out ok, I'm booking a date for my surgery on tuesday to get my tonsils out.

 

[rjsmam]

Happy New Year everyone - hope you had a great christmas and a super new yr


xmas was a mad rush in lead up to it and then a lovely family time at home afterwards with no work - fantastic. i am eagerly awaiting my 20wk scan on wednesday now.

hope you guys are all doing well and that ttc hasn't been too hard during the festivities

love
x

 

[ChrissiK]

Hallo everybody,

its gotten awfully quiet around here! How is everybody doing? Where are you in your cycles? Are you trying anything new for the BFP 2012?

Not much new here in the North of England, 30 weeks now and trying to win some Ebay bargains with baby stuff, since there are no baby showers here beforehand and I would like to be prepared...

Lots of baby vibes to all of you and a happy, healthy new year!

 

[MollyMalone]

Hi there! Had my appointment with the fertility specialist yesterday, or should I say fertility specialists, because I was seen by two doctors and a nurse .

DH's seminogram seemed to be fine, and so did his blood work (except for his cholesterol, but we have an appointment with my endo tomorro to get that sorted).

They also checked 2 of my blood tests (before AF and after AF). I was asked how much progesterone I took to bring about AF and they were surprised it worked. They said 200mg a day for 10 days didn't seem like it was gonna be enough, and the fact that my CD3 blood test was so good are extremely good signs. I was told that my hypothyroidism could affect ovulation as well, but since I'm gettin treated now I shouldn't worry.

I was prescribed metmorfin, starting on a veery low dose (half a pill a day or 450mg) and upping it every 5 days until reaching 1 pill 3 times a day (2550mg). But since it can cause sickness, and I already have to take progesterone vaginally because I get sick, they said I might not reach that goal. Whenever I start feeling strong side effects I should go back to the lower dose and stay there. I have to also continue taking progesterone from cd15 to cd25.

They were debating whether to give me clomid now, but they decided to wait for a month to see how this goes. They kept saying that considering my blood tests I mite even start ovulating on my own after a while if I keep up the treatment.

I think I could have pushed it with the clomid, but since I'm getting my tonsils out on the 2nd of february it would have been a wasted cycle, and I don't mind starting it later in february anyway. So we'll see how it goes....but overall I'm happy

 

[stuckinoki]

^^^^ Ohhhhhh, it's going to make you sick alright.

Watch your carb and sugar intake when you're on this medication....or you will suffer the embarrassing side effects [violent, explosive, painful diarrhea.]

I lost almost 10lbs the first week I was on Metformin [partly because of the side effects but partly because I was too scared to eat anything else because my body couldn't handle the side effects]

It was awful, but it passes so the important thing is to keep taking the meds, even if they make you sick.

 

[MollyMalone]

^^^^ Ohhhhhh, it's going to make you sick alright.

Watch your carb and sugar intake when you're on this medication....or you will suffer the embarrassing side effects [violent, explosive, painful diarrhea.]

I lost almost 10lbs the first week I was on Metformin [partly because of the side effects but partly because I was too scared to eat anything else because my body couldn't handle the side effects]

It was awful, but it passes so the important thing is to keep taking the meds, even if they make you sick.

Oh no! I'm scared now!!! This is day 2 and so far so good, but I'm only on 450mg a day, and I wont up my dose until saturday.

Does avoiding carbs and sugar help?? Feel guilty now I had potatoes with my lunch, lasagna for dinner and 1 rice cake!

 

[stuckinoki]

^^^^ Ohhhhhh, it's going to make you sick alright.

Watch your carb and sugar intake when you're on this medication....or you will suffer the embarrassing side effects [violent, explosive, painful diarrhea.]

I lost almost 10lbs the first week I was on Metformin [partly because of the side effects but partly because I was too scared to eat anything else because my body couldn't handle the side effects]

It was awful, but it passes so the important thing is to keep taking the meds, even if they make you sick.

Oh no! I'm scared now!!! This is day 2 and so far so good, but I'm only on 450mg a day, and I wont up my dose until saturday.

Does avoiding carbs and sugar help?? Feel guilty now I had potatoes with my lunch, lasagna for dinner and 1 rice cake!

Yes, because Metformin is Diabetes medication.

[though it can help regulate a ovulation cycle as well]
The Metformin forces your body to use the carbs instead of storing them, and makes your body pass the sugars immediately.

I'd steer clear of heavy carbs [potatos, pasta, bread, etc] Your doctor should have told you all this I'd call and ask honestly.

 

[Hena]

Hi everyone! Happy New Year (a bit belated) I haven't been around for a month, just got back from holidays a week ago and settling back into a routine. I'm going to try and get caught up with what you've all been up to.

 

[Madrid98]

Hi all! It seems my different approach to this cycle is working so far. I got I think a +opk yesterday at cd17 so my O has come as what it used to be way before mt mc's. Feeling positive that a healthy cycle will improve my chances.

Hope you are all well!

 

[Madrid98]

Hi everyone!! It's still ever so quiet in here!! I've got my yesterday at 10 dpo. Very happy and praying for a sticky bean this time.

Right pic from yesterday and left from today.

 

[rjsmam]

Hi everyone!! It's still ever so quiet in here!! I've got my yesterday at 10 dpo. Very happy and praying for a sticky bean this time.

Right pic from yesterday and left from today.

Madrid ! I posted on the soy thread too - am sooo pleased for you!! here's to a very h&h 9 months for you!

I hope all our other lovely ladies are well & ttc 2012 is going good!


X x x

 

[MollyMalone]

Madrid, congratulations!!!!

 

[ChrissiK]

Congratulations Madrid!!!
That's wonderful news! Hoping for a sticky bean (if only it were week 22 already)!

Starting to plan my home birth, only 7 weeks or so to go!

Rismam & dusty - how are your pregnancies going?

And where is everybody else in their cycles?

 

[MollyMalone]

I'm on CD1, and to be honest its driving me CRAZY! I think I'm not used to having periods anymore, I've been soo uncomfortable, sore and hormonal for the past week or so. Was looking forward getting AF to get over the whole thing, but still feel like that...can't stand myself, let alone anyone else, feel so restless.

Was out last night celebrating DH's birthday which is on friday, but since I'm getting my operation done on thursday we won't be able to celebrate. Has an amazing time, went out for dinner with SIL and her husband, then out for a few drinks. Got to relax and had a great time but today I feel horrible again... On the up side though, it can only go up from here, right? and its my last cycle before clomid .

 

[expatttc]

Hello to all, and happy belated Christmas again, NY and lunar NY! It has been awhile! We're in the middle of a bit of action over here, with a failed mutiny on Friday...but things are slowing down, it seems, so back to life as usual (PNG style).
First off, congratulations Madrid! Huge fingers crossed for a lovely, happy, sticky bean. I am now in the first day of my 2ww again, after having a huge positive on the opk on Friday evening -- and can only hope to be as excited as you are right now. Will keep you posted. Didn't get off to a great finish to catching the egg though as yesterday morning I fell out of my hammock onto my elbow then butt. That can't be good for ovulation! Unfortunately my elbow is now the size of a plum, though I have full (almost) mobility with it -- just very, very painful to the touch. I'll keep it in a sling the next few days till the swelling goes down. Good thing that the bd-ing happened in full force over the weekend before that!
Right. Hi to all in any case, and wish you all well -- will have to read back to see what I missed.

 

[rjsmam]

Congratulations Madrid!!!
That's wonderful news! Hoping for a sticky bean (if only it were week 22 already)!

Starting to plan my home birth, only 7 weeks or so to go!

Rismam & dusty - how are your pregnancies going?

And where is everybody else in their cycles?

gosh Chrissi - not long at all!! are you still working? all going great with me & junior so far - we had our 20wk scan & all was as expected. we asked to find out the gender - the scan lady couldn't see any boy bits BUT had to add an exclaimer that the cord was between the legs so she whilst she thinks it's a girl she couldn't be 100%! so we're ready for a surprise.

expat - sorry about the fall - ouchies - the big fat positive opk sounds promising!!

molly - sorry hear af is so painful, have you tried clomid before? also sounds promising!!

Madrid! how are you feeling today???


lots of love to everyone else....



xox

 

[Madrid98]

Hi rjsman!!! I'm at the doctors as I write this. Trying to get my referral to the hospital done & a med cert as my back is killing me & I can't see myself working & staying for 7 hours seating in a chair. We'll see what she says.

Looking like you are in the pink team too! Congrats!!

I'm sure we'll get more good news in the days, weeks & months to come.

 

[rjsmam]

Hi rjsman!!! I'm at the doctors as I write this. Trying to get my referral to the hospital done & a med cert as my back is killing me & I can't see myself working & staying for 7 hours seating in a chair. We'll see what she says.

Looking like you are in the pink team too! Congrats!!

I'm sure we'll get more good news in the days, weeks & months to come.

i hope you get good care Madrid & that they are looking after you.

not sure if you all recall my friend who had a mmc when i got my bfp? well she is now 11wks & eagerly awaiting her 12wk scan. she had a 7wk reassurance scan to keep an eye on things - hope you get plenty of reassurance too are feeling ok!


x

 

[expatttc]

Yay for so much good news! Now 3dpo -- fingers crossed that we can add another bfp to the list.... Looking forward to hearing from you all -- Madrid, keep us posted