LTTTC while feeling left behind Room - Welcome

[ashknowsbest]

Aww, keep your head up! You're not out until the witch shows

 

[LekkerSlaap]

It an be hard to keep up with everything! Remind me, Lekker: what's on Tuesday?

I see my new obgyn who is hopefully going to write my referral that I DESERVE to see a fertility specialist.

 

[TeddyBearPug]

ash

teddy I got three goes on the nhs as was clomid resistant... If I want more cycles I have to pay but they recommended the Ivf now... I can't get that on the nhs though
How much will the drugs cost you?? Can you find any cheaper?? Really hoping that you get your Hun and dont need the injects

i'm not really sure of the specifics. I need to call the FS office and find out exactly what he is prescribing. I had someone call and leave me a message on Friday about the meds but I never called them back. it was a pharmacy.

It an be hard to keep up with everything! Remind me, Lekker: what's on Tuesday?

I see my new obgyn who is hopefully going to write my referral that I DESERVE to see a fertility specialist.

I hope you get the referral!! why are they being so difficult about this?!

 

[phrumkidost]

GDane, I know exactly how you feel! I always need a few days after AF. Even when I don't have my hopes up it's still so depressing every time she comes. Sorry hun, hope you're feeling better now and looking forward to Mexico!

Teddy, glad you're feeling so great. Hooray! And I'm praying you get your BFP before Feb.

Ash, so exciting that within a week you should have two of those little fertilized eggies transferred over. I am so excited for you -- much more than I am for my own hopeless self.

Lekker, somehow I had missed you didn't have a referral yet for a FS. That's just crazy! They gave me one even before I could ask (maybe because they saw I was old and hopeless?). Well, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you that get that referral!

to all!

 

[phrumkidost]

Oh, I wanted to ask. Can someone tell me more about injectibles? I've seen several of you girls mention them but I am not sure what they are?

 

[TeddyBearPug]

Oh, I wanted to ask. Can someone tell me more about injectibles? I've seen several of you girls mention them but I am not sure what they are?

I can't really comment on it much because I haven't done any research but i'm sure the other girls can tell you more. The way my FS explained it was that injectibles go straight to the ovaries directly, where as clomid tricks the brain. There isn't any trickery with injectibles so your side effects are less. That's all I know.

 

[phrumkidost]

Thanks, Teddy. That helps a lot. I want to make sure the FS mentions several options on Tuesday so it's good to know ahead of time what sorts of things are out there.

Scerena, when is AF due for a visit? I'm expecting her in six days (which might explain why I'm feeling so bitchy today). It would be fun if we were on a similar timeline!

 

[ashknowsbest]

Lekker - I hope you get that referral!!!

Phrum - it is so exciting and I'm starting to really want those babies back in my body so I can make sure they're okay. I was thinking about it last night and technically I'm already a mommy to 10 babies It's pretty amazing that my OH and I already have babies growing with both of our genetics. Very cool!! Injectables are medications that stimulate your ovaries to produce follicles, more than one anyways. And they're shots that you or you OH have to give to yourself. They use them in IUI or IVF cycles I hope you never have to go there!! Oh and no disrespect to teddy but they do cause wicked side effects. I did 3 injectables IUI cycles and have just gone through my first ivf and I had the worst headaches and a lot of hot flashes. The injectables do change the chemicals that your brain produces to get more follicles but they're more aggressive than clomid. Hope this helps!!

 

[TeddyBearPug]

Lekker - I hope you get that referral!!!

Phrum - it is so exciting and I'm starting to really want those babies back in my body so I can make sure they're okay. I was thinking about it last night and technically I'm already a mommy to 10 babies It's pretty amazing that my OH and I already have babies growing with both of our genetics. Very cool!! Injectables are medications that stimulate your ovaries to produce follicles, more than one anyways. And they're shots that you or you OH have to give to yourself. They use them in IUI or IVF cycles I hope you never have to go there!! Oh and no disrespect to teddy but they do cause wicked side effects. I did 3 injectables IUI cycles and have just gone through my first ivf and I had the worst headaches and a lot of hot flashes. The injectables do change the chemicals that your brain produces to get more follicles but they're more aggressive than clomid. Hope this helps!!

Well, that sucks to hear that the side effects are bad my Dr said there wasn't any lol, but what does he know since he's a man and has never done them! Lol. Thx for the heads up!

 

[scerena]

phrum I am about 5dpo- so should expect af around weds 14th... Would definately be great to be on the same timeline and get our bfp's!! Do you have any symptoms???

teddy & phrum injectables are hormones you inject into your stomach/thigh (I do mine in my stomach) to stimulate your ovaries I have hardly any side effects from them at all... The first cycle I was a bit bitchy with oh and since then nothing really... I do find myself crying at tv programmes injects are not harsh on your lining- clomid was on mine that's why I was given them...I have done 3 cycles and I do TI with mine like I know a few ladies have so you don't necessarily have to do iui
Overall I don't get any side effects

lekker hoping you get that referral Hun

 

[TeddyBearPug]

phrum I am about 5dpo- so should expect af around weds 14th... Would definately be great to be on the same timeline and get our bfp's!! Do you have any symptoms???

teddy & phrum injectables are hormones you inject into your stomach/thigh (I do mine in my stomach) to stimulate your ovaries I have hardly any side effects from them at all... The first cycle I was a bit bitchy with oh and since then nothing really... I do find myself crying at tv programmes injects are not harsh on your lining- clomid was on mine that's why I was given them...I have done 3 cycles and I do TI with mine like I know a few ladies have so you don't necessarily have to do iui
Overall I don't get any side effects

lekker hoping you get that referral Hun

thanks! that's good to know! mine will be with TI as well.

How are you doing in your tww?

 

[scerena]

Teddy Im doing good thanks, just trying not to think about it too much if you know what I mean??
How has your weekend been??

 

[phrumkidost]

Well ladies, looks like I'm out for the month. I know I shouldn't be surprised, especially since the timing was off for us, but it's always hard getting not-so-great great news. Here are my 9dpo blood levels:

Estrogen: 19
Progesterone: <2

My estrogen dropped a whopping 500 in 3 days and my progesterone dropped over 25. Is this even normal? I feel like I must now have the hormones of a man. AF isn't here yet, and my BBs are still sore, but I am now expecting the spotting any second now. So much for the progesterone cream! LOL

My FS wants to reschedule until next week so she can continue to track me this week. Stay tuned for more numbers on Friday.

Hope the rest of you get better news soon!

 

[here_we_r]

Phrum: sweetheart Will she not give you progesterone (vaginal) pills for after O. How long is your LP normally?

 

[ashknowsbest]

I got the news about my ET. I will be doing a day 5 transfer I asked the nurse how many embryos I had left and she said she couldn't tell me so I e-mailed my doctor and am just waiting to hear back! I have to assume that since we're going to day 5 they're doing okay right and there are probably a good amount of them ... ?

phrum - so sorry you're not able to continue this month

 

[krystinab]

Hey ladies been lucking around...

phrum sorry about your numbers!

ashknowsbest: that seems like you have a lot in reserve! Good muck lady!

Scerna, me and you are on the same page...really trying not to think about anything dealing with TTC!

 

[ashknowsbest]

I got an e-mail from my doctor finally and I have 5 embryos progressing nicely and the other 5 are progressing but they're a little bit slower. I'm very happy with that and can't wait until Wednesday! My doctor seemed a little annoyed that I e-mail him asking but I just wanted to know and it's his job. He wasn't mean ... just a little short ... very quick and short e-mail.

 

[TeddyBearPug]

Well ladies, looks like I'm out for the month. I know I shouldn't be surprised, especially since the timing was off for us, but it's always hard getting not-so-great great news. Here are my 9dpo blood levels:

Estrogen: 19
Progesterone: <2

My estrogen dropped a whopping 500 in 3 days and my progesterone dropped over 25. Is this even normal? I feel like I must now have the hormones of a man. AF isn't here yet, and my BBs are still sore, but I am now expecting the spotting any second now. So much for the progesterone cream! LOL

My FS wants to reschedule until next week so she can continue to track me this week. Stay tuned for more numbers on Friday.

Hope the rest of you get better news soon!

that progesterone is way low if they confirmed that you did ovulate? Sore boobs and pms symptoms are a sign of low hormones or problems with your hormones transitioning. It will be very interesting to see what your numbers are on the next test.

Ash-that's good to hear about your little eggys!

AFM-doing well. staying busy with work and not trying to think about ttc.

everyone, I hope you are all well

 

[phrumkidost]

Great news, Ash!

Scerena and Kyrstin, I want to ask if you're experiencing and symptoms but also want to encourage you not to think about it too much. LOL. Just know I'm crossing my fingers for you.

Here and Krystin, thanks for the concern. Here, the FS wants to see a full cycle before deciding how to proceed. She was originally concerned that I might have endometriosis (I usually spot a week or more before AF and have very painful periods) but wanted to rule out LPP first. So, now that it look like LPD I guess she'll probably want to give me the pills. But what to do about the estrogen? I wonder if I need estrogen supplements of some sort as well?

My LP is usually a week to ten days before I start spotting. Then spotting can be up to a week before AF. I'm still not sure what's normal for me.

To make things even more confusing, my bbs still hurt and I had a rise in my bbt this morning, after a fall yesterday. Here's the chart if anyone is interested: https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/3faf62

I just don't know what to think! So back to other things for me. Hope the rest of you are well!

 

[phrumkidost]

Yeah, Teddy. The numbers are supper weird:

3 dpo: Estrogen 400s; progesterone 15
6 dpo: Estrogen 500s; progesterone 27.7
9 dpo: Estrogen: 19; progesterone <2

What on earth happened to me between 6 and 9 dpo? Even the nurses thought iwas weird. It will be interesting to see what Thursday's numbers bring.