long cycles support thread :) the yelping vaginas club! (closed group)

[Rachel789]

Actually after doing a little more research it seems my progesterone levels are good. Thats a relief!

 

[seabean]

Actually after doing a little more research it seems my progesterone levels are good. Thats a relief!

I think they sound good, and they were only taken at 6 DPO. I would only be truly worried if you were spotting through your TWW. I'm not sure if changes in thyroid levels means anything, but at least they changed in the RIGHT direction! That must mean you have done something right Or maybe the first level was just off. That's one less thing to worry about though, nice!

 

[Rachel789]

I called my mom who is a nurse and she said that is really odd for the levels to be that different in a small amount of time. She suspects maybe there was an error at the lab one of the times. I had it tested a year ago as well and I called my PCP and left a message to see what it was then. Also I think when I see my new RE next week I will ask him to check it again.

I read in regards to progesterone levels they like to see 10+ for unmedicated and 15+ for medicated cycles. Mine was done one day early so by time it peaked it would likely be over 15 so I think that should be fine.

 

[Rachel789]

Dee-I see you are having ewcm and a temp drop, have you done any opks? Do you think O is coming soon?

 

[MommyDream]

Actually after doing a little more research it seems my progesterone levels are good. Thats a relief!

Great news! You are lucky that your Mom is a nurse and you have her to bounce ideas off!

 

[seabean]

Rachel - might be worth getting those tested again. And I think the thyroid is totally RE's territory, so you should be in good hands!

I really hope I am gearing up to O! So far things are pretty similar to this time last cycle w/ symptoms and the temp drop. I had some great EWCM today too. Some bloating and cramping, but no noticeable O pains yet. I will do an OPK when I get home in a few hours. If it's close to + I will post it!

 

[cmwilson]

Hey ladies

Rachel - Don't lose hope yet! Your temp didn't go down by much. That's great news about your thyroid and progesterone! I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for you, Lil and Raven!

Bethany - I'm sorry the high temp was a fluke. Hopefully you'll O soon.

Dee - Is O on its way?! Your chart looks promising.

Well I had my doc appointment today and I still have to talk to hubby about it but she gave me another option before full on injectables. She suggested a combination cycle with femara and injectables. The cost would be considerably less and I wouldn't need to go on bcp. I'd really like to try it next month and if it doesn't work go on bcp and start injectables in October. I'll have to see if I can get DH on board tonight. The good news is that it looks like we've met our insurance deductible and they will now pay 100% of diagnostic tests like ultrasounds and bloodwork. Now we just need to get pregnant before the end of the year and the deductible kicks in again. Easy peasy right?

 

[Rachel789]

Caroline-That is great news you have a less expensive option to try! And great news you met your deductible. We still have 1k or so more to meet

Do you know how much the femara with injectables costs? I wonder if I could try that next, I really like the idea of combining both especially if it isnt crazy expensive.

 

[cmwilson]

Caroline-That is great news you have a less expensive option to try! And great news you met your deductible. We still have 1k or so more to meet

Do you know how much the femara with injectables costs? I wonder if I could try that next, I really like the idea of combining both especially if it isnt crazy expensive.

Without insurance the cost of the injectables is 250 and the femara I think is 50 so about 300?

 

[Rachel789]

Wow thats not bad at all! I am going to ask my RE about it at our appointment next week. While I o'ed on clomid I only got one follie and I really want 2 follies so we have better odds. Hopefully adding injectables will give me more follies.

 

[cmwilson]

Wow thats not bad at all! I am going to ask my RE about it at our appointment next week. While I o'ed on clomid I only got one follie and I really want 2 follies so we have better odds. Hopefully adding injectables will give me more follies.

That sounds like a good idea. I'm hoping we'll have more success with this.

 

[MommyDream]

Caroline - I'm glad to hear you have the femara and injectables option! Let us know what your DH says!

 

[cmwilson]

Caroline - I'm glad to hear you have the femara and injectables option! Let us know what your DH says!

Thanks Lil I will. (didn't mean to rhyme there ) By the way, congrats on the weight loss! That's great! What have you been doing?

 

[mrsc81]

Caroline thats great that you have other options

 

[MommyDream]

Caroline - I'm glad to hear you have the femara and injectables option! Let us know what your DH says!

Thanks Lil I will. (didn't mean to rhyme there ) By the way, congrats on the weight loss! That's great! What have you been doing?

Working out like a mad woman! I'm using myfitnesspal as well which keeps track of your calories in vs calories out (it's similar the weight watchers but it's a free iphone app). As a general rule, if calories in < calories out you lose weight. I'm terrible at watching what I eat so I find that helps!

 

[cmwilson]

Working out like a mad woman! I'm using myfitnesspal as well which keeps track of your calories in vs calories out (it's similar the weight watchers but it's a free iphone app). As a general rule, if calories in < calories out you lose weight. I'm terrible at watching what I eat so I find that helps!

That's how my hubby lost 100 pounds through cutting calories and now he's added working out 4-5 times a week to his routine. I admire you guys, I don't think I have the will power to cut calories (or workout for that matter )

 

[mrsc81]

Ive not worked out since 13th, ive ended my membership at the gym too, i could use a rest Ive been going since oct 2010 and never had a week off

 

[MommyDream]

Caroline - that's a major accomplishment for you DH! Good for him!

Louise - wow... Great work with your work outs too! You must be celebrating now that you can relax them a bit!

I don't want to temp tomorrow.... Super scared of a drop

 

[raventtc]

well this am i had a temp drop, below the coverline?? i sleep like crap i was up off and on every few hours.

caroline-great to hear your doctor gave you another option and congrats to your dh on his weight loss!!

rachel-glad your feeling better since you got your results

 

[bnporter81]

Rachel and Lil, your temps are looking really promising so far! FX'd for both of you this cycle

Dee, what a huge spike! I hope this is it for you...if so it looks like your cycles/ovulation are definitely getting back on trackCongrats

Caroline, the combination of the two sounds like a good, less expensive planI hope you're able to do it and it is successful for you

Raven, hopefully your temp. will come back up tomorrow. How long is your typical LP?

I had a pretty big spike myself, but not getting excited yet really. My 3 year old decided to get in bed with me last night and he was all snuggled up to me and I was burning up by the time morning cameSo I might end up discarding it tomorrow.

Hope everyone has a great day