My apologies for getting behind (again) just about nearly as fast as I had previously caught up. Doing almost too good a job of focusing on my non-STC life, I suppose.
No clue, they said its just the way it goes some months. Im on a low dose of clomid as they don't want to overstimulate.First they said my lining was thin then too many folicles but those haven't really grown. I had a long period last month and I started taking clomid on day 2. Maybe the longer period made a difference this time. Will just have to go through it again next month. X
Is there any chance they would let you try Femara/ letrozole instead of Clomid? I was set to go to ask my doctor for Clomid a few months back and one of the BnB girls suggested Femara to me, which s what I ended up asking for (and getting). The reading I've done (and you know that's usually a lot) reports better lining on Femara than Clomid (and generally less side effects over all).
AFM I am presumably on CD2 of my second AF since delivery. I had a 27 day cycle which seems about normal for me. However, it seems I only had a nine-ten day lp based on the two possible ovulation days. But I guess I did ovulate and I had a nice long cycle without much inconsistency...so that's a good thing. I have my exam and blood tests next week. I'm hoping everything is fine then. I'm still enjoying my FitBit and exercise. I've lost 7 pounds in two weeks. I'm only walking and keeping it pretty basic until after the exam. It's nice to have something to focus on and it makes me feel as though I can take some control back.
You feelings about the exercise are very similar to mine. With rare exception, I hit my walking goal every day... haha, though I did just take two days off in a row! I feel like it's the ONE thing that is 100% within my control and have started taking great pride in mastering it. I am glad you have had some weight loss, really just as a positive motivator to keep you walking. My walks have been so therapeutic for me, it lets me clear my head and my mind wanders into other things in life. It really has been a sanity-saver for me, and I hope it's the same for you!
Might have to borrow some of you guys when Erika grows up. I'm planning on homeschooling her as I had so many issues with DS's school. They aren't actually teaching him anything, allowing him to wet himself and basically given up on him just because he has special needs. Thankfully he's going to a new school in September, but it has made me cautious on schools in the future. But your coming up with some awesome ideas.
Ditto! And I feel bad because I know some many wonderful people in education, but unfortunately cannot insure my hypothetical, future kids would be able to be placed with competent, caring educators and I'm not willing to gamble their education on someone else's decisions!
As for me, I found out 2 weeks ago I have 2 blocked tubes which I am really struggling to deal with and my partner is not overly supportive (I dont think he understands how upset I am) I will not know anymore until I see my consultant in july.
I am sorry your partner isn't more supportive and hope, in time, they come around. Do you know what your options are yet, or is that something that you find out later?
AFM My physical exam went well, I think. She didn't make me use the speculum, which was a huge relief. I told her to use it if absolutely necessary to make sure I'm okay, but that I would prefer not to use it. The appointment was kind of rushed because I was supposed to do my blood work and then talk to the doctor more. However, they had to order special vials for the tests so I had to go back a couple days later. I should hear about the results in the next couple of weeks. It was strange. They took 6-8 vials, I think. They had to turn the lights out to insure that no light touched the blood. Then she was going to freeze them to send. A couple of nurses came by and asked what she was doing since the lights were out and the door was cracked. That procedure is not something they do there frequently. I feel a bit nervous. I'm hoping that nothing is seriously wrong. I'm hoping that they either see what caused the preeclampsia (blood clotting/autoimmune/etc.) and will know how to treat me next time or they do not see anything and will presume it was a fluke and decide how to treat me. It's hard because my due date is next week and that's what I should be getting ready for right now. Here's to hoping for good news.
FX, my friend! I hope you have an answer - both for peace of mind and for reassurance that there is a plan to make sure you don't have to worry about such a thing ever again. HUGE, HUGE HUGS!
And as an intellectual curiosity - if you know what the test is they draw in a dark room... could you tell me (or PM me)? They make dark and amber-colored tubes for light-sensitive specimens and I've just never heard of such a thing, though clearly, it exists!
ProfWife and Lazydaises: I know that one line is a horrible sight...so sorry.
AF is gone. Not much going on.
WSS to ProfWife and Lazydaises! And I hope this cycle works out for you momwithbabies!
AFM... 3rd Femara cycle, 1st at 5 mg dose (increased from 2.5 mg due to low progesterone last cycle, only 7.5 where it should be 10-15 or more). And I picked up my "bioidentical" progesterone supplement from a local compounding pharmacy and waiting to confirm O to start it. And keeping my FX. Not holding my breath.
In general, I just want to send some love out to all my STC sisters (struggling to conceive, versus "trying"). I am so grateful to Hopeful to starting this thread and keeping it alive all this time and also, even, grateful to have a place those of us still here can share our struggles. I really do hope those of us still trying get our BFPs sooner than later!