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

[Rachel789]

Good luck Katya!!

 

[mrsc81]

Hope you get what you want Katya, good luck

 

[mrsc81]

Im so excited and nervous! Ive just phoned about an early pregnancy scan and ive got an appointment tonight at 6.15pm! Eek!

 

[Rachel789]

Yay how exciting good luck Louise!

 

[MommyDream]

I just went to the doc this morning and got the results of blood test #2. Good news and bad news:

My HCG is now 2089! It was 519 the first time - so that is the good news.

The bad news is that my progesterone is only 11.8 (down from 15.3 last time). The doctor says there is conflicted research on the number and what it indicates, but he likes to see it above 20, and since mine has gone down, there is the risk of miscarriage. He wants me to start the progesterone pills today. They are inserted vaginally or in the rectum three times a day.

Does anyone have experience with this? Which way should I insert them? I think Caroline took them once...?

I am pretty worried about the bean now...

 

[Rachel789]

Lil- The fact that the HCG went up a lot is a great sign! A lot of women have to go on progesterone supplements for the first tri and go on to have healthy pregnancies. I don't blame you for being worried but I am sure everything will turn out fine. I do believe Caroline did the vaginal progesterone supplements so I am sure she can give you advice as to how to do that.

 

[mrsc81]

Lil

In the UK we dont get tested for hcg or progesterone levels, at least they have found out early on and can help you

 

[cmwilson]

Lil - I'm sorry your progesterone is not where they want it to be but the progesterone suppositories will help. Your HCG number sounds great!

As far as the suppositories, the first time I put one in was a little awkward but you get used to it, doing it three times a day. I'm assuming your pills are like little oval bullets so I just took my middle finger and (tmi) pushed it up as far as it could go. I tried to get it as close to the cervix as possible. Once it's in there you can't feel it. The only suggestion I would have is to wear a panty liner because there does tend to be um leakage . Not a lot but enough that you don't want it in your underwear. I would also keep the suppositories in a cool place because they melt very easily. Let me know if you have any more questions. They really weren't that bad and I'm sure they'll keep things nice and comfy for the bean.

Good luck Katya!

Oooo I can't wait for your scan Louise!!

 

[Diddums]

Well ladies, i'm back. My appointment was good and bad. The Dr was very nice but also very honest. She said its most probably my recent weight gain that caused my annovulation and once i lose some weight my periods should start up again. I most definitely agree with her as before i went on BCP i had regular 31 day cycles and i weighed a lot less. The game plan is to go back in 6 months after i have lost 4 stone (bringing my bmi to 35). I have an appointment booked for 1st feb 2012. She said if after losing the weight i still don't ovulate or aren't pregnant she will prescribe more tests and clomid. I think the appointment was the kick up the arse i needed as I'm suddenly very serious about losing the weight....hence the fitnesspal ticker! I will be following slimming world and adding in exercise when i can. We will buy an exercise bike so we can use it in the evenings when we watch tv.

In the mean time i have a prescription of provera (10 tablets at 10mg). She didn't really want to give them to me, but she said psychologically she could see that I needed a period so gave them to me, but said i couldn't get anymore. Interestingly, she said thats it's not advisable to get pregnant on a provera induced cycle, but that makes no sense as most clomid cycles are started after a course of provera, especially if woman aren't ovulating. Any idea why she would say that? Any hows i'm going to take the provera on sunday (can't get it before then) and then try soy for one cycle. Chances are it won't make me ovulate but i have to try something while i lose weight. Any idea on dosing? I don't want to start off too low as chances are I will only get one shot at this until my body sorts itself out.

How are you ladies doing?
Lou, what did you say to the EPU? Are you paying for your scan? Very excited for you!!!! Make sure you post pics xxxxxx

Sorry for the long post lol, just wanted to get it all down xxx

 

[mrsc81]

I really think losing weight will help you Katya, as hard as it is , it did for me, i was only having AF 2/3 times a year, i weighed around 17st, once i got down to about 12.5st AF started coming back more regular, i lost 8st in a year and went on to lose a further 0.5st, they say even a small weight loss can help significantly. I actually had shorter cycles when they intially returned.

I phoned for a private scan, and they offered me this evening, its £50 and i will get 2 pics, i just want some reassurance.

 

[Diddums]

Wow 8 stone how did you do it? I'm planning on slimming world and using our exercise bike for an hour a night. Hopefully I can lose the 4 stone in 6 months or quicker xx

 

[mrsc81]

Initially i went to the gym 5/6 times a week and ate 1200 kcals a day, but when i got near my goal, i exercised a bit less and ate a bit more, experimented to see what would work to maintain.

 

[Diddums]

Thanks do you know how many calories you burnt? I think im going for 1200calories a day with 30-60mins exercise a day?

 

[Rachel789]

Katya-Sorry you werent able to get started on the clomid right away but it sounds like you and the dr. have a good game plan. This is a great motivation to get some weight off and get you healthy. I am glad you pushed for the provera. I have never heard any dr. tell me it is not good to get pregnant on a provera induced cycle so I am not sure what thats about.

 

[MommyDream]

Lil - I'm sorry your progesterone is not where they want it to be but the progesterone suppositories will help. Your HCG number sounds great!

As far as the suppositories, the first time I put one in was a little awkward but you get used to it, doing it three times a day. I'm assuming your pills are like little oval bullets so I just took my middle finger and (tmi) pushed it up as far as it could go. I tried to get it as close to the cervix as possible. Once it's in there you can't feel it. The only suggestion I would have is to wear a panty liner because there does tend to be um leakage . Not a lot but enough that you don't want it in your underwear. I would also keep the suppositories in a cool place because they melt very easily. Let me know if you have any more questions. They really weren't that bad and I'm sure they'll keep things nice and comfy for the bean.

Thanks for the note Caroline. I put my first one in at lunch and I think it's up there ok... I wonder if I should alternate between vaginally and the rectum? It's so gross, but they say it can irritate your vagina if you do it vaginally.

All I know is that I am so scared I will lose this little appleseed.... I need to focus on happy thoughts because I am probably making it worse....

Thanks do you know how many calories you burnt? I think im going for 1200calories a day with 30-60mins exercise a day?

Kayta - sounds like you have the weight loss all planned out! Way to go! I have to recommend that you are careful though. 1200 calories a day is the minimum ANY size woman should ever eat.

The great thing about myfitnesspal, if you do end up using it, is that when you start you enter how much you weigh and how much you want to lose and your lifestyle (active, sedentary etc) and the app/website will tell you how many calories you should aim for. I suggest trying that out!

Also, you log everything you eat and all workouts. It will tell you how many calories you burn based on the workout type (run, circuit training, elliptical etc) and how long you did it for. It will add those extra calories to your allowed intake for the day. GOOD LUCK! Let me know if you have questions!

 

[MommyDream]

Kayta - Ignore all my babbling.. LOL. I see you are already using myfitnesspal!

 

[cmwilson]

Lil - I took the pills for two weeks and didn't have any irritation but since you'll be taking it for 12 weeks it may be different. Just use your judgement.

And I know it's easy for me to say because I'm not in your situation and I'd probably be freaking out like you but try to relax. Your progesterone was low but not that low and the pills will help. Everything will be alright.

Katya - It sounds like you have a great plan! I hope the soy works for you. My sister is trying soy this month. She's taking it days 3-7 and is taking 160mg days 3-5 and 200mg days 6 and 7. Good luck!

 

[Diddums]

Thanks lil and Caroline.

Think I will go with your sisters dosing Caroline xx

 

[mrsc81]

Sorry it took a while to get on here but the clinic was behind, so i got home and had my dinner and shower first

We have one beanie baby with a good strong heartbeat, measuring exactly as says in my ticker
Picture isnt great quality.

https://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh163/klassykitty81/scan2.png

 

[mrsc81]

Katya i was burning 600-700 kcals