March/April BFP's who's going for it!! NEW LADIES COME JOIN IN!!

[eyemom]

Yes this will be my first cycle taking Clomid (ever...had no trouble conceiving first 2 times). And there is a risk of multiples but it is pretty low. 6-8% as opposed to I think 3-4% in general population. The VAST majority of those are twins. Triplets are still pretty rare, <1%.

Thanks Vivian I am taking it on the later schedule, CD5-9.

 

[Mariahs Mom]

Yes this will be my first cycle taking Clomid (ever...had no trouble conceiving first 2 times). And there is a risk of multiples but it is pretty low. 6-8% as opposed to I think 3-4% in general population. The VAST majority of those are twins. Triplets are still pretty rare, <1%.

Thanks Vivian I am taking it on the later schedule, CD5-9.

Oh ok well those odds aren't too bad...Hey multiples are better than none in my book!

 

[ttcbabyisom]

He did, but I believe he meant if it continued into the next cycle. I can't very well use temps b/c most of the time, my temps stay above the cover line until after AF, then they gradually go the rest of the way down.

Also, except for Saturday morning, I haven't been temping at the correct time due to vacation. So I can set an alarm for tomorrow (yuck, should have gone to bed on time, lol), but I don't have many good days to go on. :-/

(Sorry if I'm sounding like a broken record, I can't keep track of what I've said in what thread.) I asked my Dr when I got the Rx how he thinks I should determine CD1 since usually it is pretty obvious, but occasionally not so much (but it's never been as hard to tell as now!). He said to count CD1 as when I "need protection." I don't know, maybe I have a low threshold for "needing protection," but as far as I'm concerned, I've needed protection off and on throughout this cycle! Unless he considers "needing protection" having to have something or I'd bleed through my clothes!?!?? I was home all day due to weather. I'm finding myself halfway wishing I hadn't put a pad on just to see if I REALLY "needed protection" or not. That's so gross but it's just so confusing. I mean (TMI) there was a fair bit of blood but not like a heavy day. It's ALWAYS on TP, sometimes a little, a couple of times a LOT (like I was sure the heavy stuff was coming). But then on the pad(s) it's not a lot for an entire day.

I'm wondering if this cycle I just had a weak follie and didn't have enough progesterone to sustain anything. I just hope it's an isolated incident and not a sign of things to come???? Really hoping this Clomid does the trick!

Best of luck with the clomid this cycle!!! It worked my first cycle on it.

 

[VivianJean]

BTW if you have low prog - you may want to go on progesterone sups.

 

[eyemom]

BTW if you have low prog - you may want to go on progesterone sups.

Up until this last crazy cycle, I rarely spotted, and my LP phase length is good. It was something I was sort of curious about but never had the symptoms to really indicate a problem. So it hasn't been checked. The way this last cycle was though, the topic came up, but I was already too late in my cycle to do it. Need to count out the days and see about having it checked this time.

 

[VivianJean]

my doc checked me between 10 and 14 and then again at day 28 when we found out i was preg and my prog had gone from 23 to 10 (at which time i was put on sups)

 

[Calitronagrl]

Been a crazy week for me so I haven't had a chance to get on as much. Hope all is going well with you ladies! I know for me, the next 12 days are going to slowly pass by.
Went to the doctors today and it was a total waste of time. She just talked to me about taking medications to help us get pregnant. I really don't want to go down that road. I am ovulating fine on my own and the only thing that was causing my infertility was my endometrosis. In which, she thinks wouldn't be back so soon, so I really don't see the need to start any drugs at this point. Besides I have already tried Clomid back in 2012 and it was a horrible experience for me that ended badly. She said if I don't get pregnant by April/May then I might want to consider contacting a fertility clinic.

 

[armywife03]

I was wondering if I could join you guys? There are a lot of pages to read through but I will try to catch up. This is my first time trying after my mc in November. That was my 5 th loss so I am very nervous. I have been so nervous I don't think I will test till I am a week late. I normally will start testing around 8 dpo then watch the lines,testing 3 times a day. Its stressful and depressing.I guess I am really just looking to chat with women dealing with the same thing as me. Its hard when no one knows what you are going through Thanks for listening and Good luck to everyone

 

[eyemom]

Hi armywife, welcome. Soooo sorry about what you've been through. There are so many wonderfully supportive ladies here who have helped me so much just by being here. I pray you get your sticky bean soon. With recurrent losses, are they trying to find out why? You don't have to answer if you don't want to talk about it. Wishing you all the best.

Oh, and don't try to catch up, wayyyyy too many pages. It's okay if you just want to start here.

 

[VivianJean]

Hey Armywife! Welcome. I'm so sorry to hear about your MCs - I second Eyemom - sounds like if you haven't already it might be a good step to try to find out if there is a recurrent underlying issue.

For example, I had some testing done after my MC and found out that there was some serious chromosomal issues with my egg.

I really hope that you can get some answers soon x

 

[nevergivingup]

WELCOME ARMYWIFE Sorry about your losses we are here for you no matter what you need us for these women here are Absolutely wonderful!!

 

[armywife03]

Thank you ladies I have had blood work done to check for autoimmune and blood disorder and it came back fine. That was 5 yrs ago. I have had children and have miscarriages in between. After having my 5 in November they suggest I see a specialist and have a scope done. I have never had a problem getting pregnant it is staying pregnant. We tried this month and I told my hubby if I am
Pregnant and I miscarry I will not try again. I can not handle it emotionally I am
Very blessed to even have children! Thank you gain for your positive words . I will be thinking about you ladies and praying for you as well.

 

[ESwemba84]

Welcome Armywife! I'm sorry to hear about your many losses. This is a great group.

MariahsMom, AF usually comes anywhere from day 21 to day 26, and I'm on day 18 right now. I've just had symptoms related to progesterone, but I get those every cycle, so nothing out of the ordinary.

 

[Mariahs Mom]

Welcome ArmyWife03...I agree with everyone else, this is a great group where you will tons of support through your journey.

I can definitely relate to not being able to stay pregnant. I have been pregnant twice. First one we made a decision to not go through with the pregnancy and the second I went into preterm labor because of a short cervix when I was 6 months along; I lost her Sept 8th 2013...the doctors said I will always be high Risk and will most likely always deliver a preterm baby

Just want to let you know you are not alone! We are all here for you!

 

[Mariahs Mom]

Welcome Armywife! I'm sorry to hear about your many losses. This is a great group.

MariahsMom, AF usually comes anywhere from day 21 to day 26, and I'm on day 18 right now. I've just had symptoms related to progesterone, but I get those every cycle, so nothing out of the ordinary.

Oh ok so you're real close to knowing. Me too...I hope we get what we want! Also, my MFM doc told me once I confirm a pregnancy I will have to start progesterone shots once a week to strengthen my cervix, is that what you do? Or do you insert the suppositories? When I had to do the suppositories with my last pregnancy, I had SOOO much watery discharge, which masked the fact that I was leaking amniotic fluid...Progesterone is so trickey.

 

[armywife03]

Welcome ArmyWife03...I agree with everyone else, this is a great group where you will tons of support through your journey.

I can definitely relate to not being able to stay pregnant. I have been pregnant twice. First one we made a decision to not go through with the pregnancy and the second I went into preterm labor because of a short cervix when I was 6 months along; I lost her Sept 8th 2013...the doctors said I will always be high Risk and will most likely always deliver a preterm baby

Just want to let you know you are not alone! We are all here for you!

Thank you and I am so sorry for your loss. I could not imagine no one should ever have to go through that, you are definitely in my prayers.
I had 2 preemies as well but mine were 34 weeks and 33 weeks. I was put on bed rest with both pregnancies had breathine shot and had the mag drip. I had steroid shots to help develop the lungs. My 34 weeker was fine just had problems with feeding a little bit. But my 33 weeker had to be resuscitated and was in the NICU. He is now special needs and suffers with Autism.
It's good that your doctors are keeping an eye on you. Prevention is the key. I wish you the very best

 

[Mariahs Mom]

Welcome ArmyWife03...I agree with everyone else, this is a great group where you will tons of support through your journey.

I can definitely relate to not being able to stay pregnant. I have been pregnant twice. First one we made a decision to not go through with the pregnancy and the second I went into preterm labor because of a short cervix when I was 6 months along; I lost her Sept 8th 2013...the doctors said I will always be high Risk and will most likely always deliver a preterm baby

Just want to let you know you are not alone! We are all here for you!

Thank you and I am so sorry for your loss. I could not imagine no one should ever have to go through that, you are definitely in my prayers.
I had 2 preemies as well but mine were 34 weeks and 33 weeks. I was put on bed rest with both pregnancies had breathine shot and had the mag drip. I had steroid shots to help develop the lungs. My 34 weeker was fine just had problems with feeding a little bit. But my 33 weeker had to be resuscitated and was in the NICU. He is now special needs and suffers with Autism.
It's good that your doctors are keeping an eye on you. Prevention is the key. I wish you the very best

Thank you very much. Your story definitely gives me hope...I pray that I can make it to at 33 weeks. That will be a change lol...

And yes prevention is definitely a MUST! I can not suffer another late term loss. It's so darn devastating! My due date was set for this Monday, so all I can think abt is "What if"

 

[mackjess]

Mariah, I have faith that you can make it! In my July bump group, there was a lady that had leakage and lots of SPD/pelvic type pain so they discovered her short cervix in time to do a cerclage around 14 weeks. They took the stitch out at 35 weeks, because I guess they didn't want her to go into labor with it in there, and let her go home as long as she promised to stay off her feet. She did good at resting, then the baby was in there so long she went overdue. They did 2 swipes a week or so apart, then ended up inducing labor and she finally got her little girl two weeks PAST her due date.

I cannot imagine going thru what you have, but now you know and your doctors know, you will be ahead of the game and get your angel baby.

 

[Mariahs Mom]

Mariah, I have faith that you can make it! In my July bump group, there was a lady that had leakage and lots of SPD/pelvic type pain so they discovered her short cervix in time to do a cerclage around 14 weeks. They took the stitch out at 35 weeks, because I guess they didn't want her to go into labor with it in there, and let her go home as long as she promised to stay off her feet. She did good at resting, then the baby was in there so long she went overdue. They did 2 swipes a week or so apart, then ended up inducing labor and she finally got her little girl two weeks PAST her due date.

I cannot imagine going thru what you have, but now you know and your doctors know, you will be ahead of the game and get your angel baby.

Thank you sooooo much. This is literally bringing tears to my eyes as I am writing this. It was such a devastating thing to go through and it's just great to hear that someone else made it through. After I delivered my daughter prematurely, I literally went numb for almost a month. My fiancé and I could not make sense of it. I just wished I miscarried early on, not saying that a miscarriage is not a horrific ordeal but to get as far as I did and have it snatched away is unfair...

But it definitely gives me hope that next time we will get better results. My MFM doc told me that I will get a cerclage at 14 weeks, progesterone shots weekly starting the day I confirm my pregnancy and weekly scans until 34 weeks! I know it will be a hard road but I will sacrifice EVERYTHING to experience motherhood!

 

[garfie]

Just popping in to say hi to all you lovely ladies

A special welcome to Armywife - I also have had 5 m/c and have two beautiful boys one who has autism - so whilst I don't fully walk in your shoes - I may borrow them occasionally.

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