My New Year's Resolution: Get pregnant. Anyone else? SIX BFPs so far!!!

[Milty]

Having low P during your LP will not have an effect on your levels before O. It's a bit hard to explain but whether you have normally high or low levels of P during LP you will only have trace amounts before O. So that doesn't mean because your low during LP you can take more P for the gender swaying. Does that make sense?

How it helps with gender swaying is it causes you to not have as much EWCM or changes the alkaline environment. Since girl sperm can survive better in that environment then your more likely to have a girl.

The tricky thing is to much P and I'm not talking a lot here will prevent O. So how can you tell? From what I hear just what your doing watching your temps for starters. Some say if you are getting EWCM add more...I've also heard don't use any until after the first day or two of EWCM then take em until it goes away.

I'm sure a lot depends on you and how your body operates...

 

[Sis4Us]

Thanks Again for your help.... I barely had a blimp of P on CD3 and was only at a 7 CD21 .... My Thyroid Dr says its should at least be a 10 if not a 15 so iDK

We will see just really hoping that Cyst is gone or shrinking by US on Thur. FX!! I had a li
Spotting today so hopefully it's gone

Best Of Luck Everyone Hope U ALL Have a Super Week!!!!

 

[Elphabaa77]

Sorry I have been AWOL myself lately! AF was a real witch this time around. Things were light on Thursday, but Friday and Saturday were MISERABLE! I normally have heavy flow and bad cramping anyhow, but this cycle was off the charts in comparison to previous ones. I did not even go to work Friday because of how bad things were 'starting out' that morning. So glad I didn't or I would have had issues for sure. At risk of TMI (so be warned!) my clots were so bad on Friday and Saturday that if I didn't know better, I may have thought my intestines were falling out! I have read that Clomid can cause this. Figures it wouldn't actually work to make me ovulate earlier and stronger, but it would make AF miserable. Then Sunday and today are really light. Like everything decided to fall out in 2 days time. So strange!

Sis- DEFINITELY time to find a new specialist if they aren't concerned about your progesterone being at a 7 on your day 21 blood work! That is not normal and very few doctors would tell you it was! However, progesterone supplementation may not be the right answer. Could be a step in the right direction, but may not be the fix. If your eggs aren't getting mature/big enough you more than likely won't get pregnant anyhow and that would also lead to low progesterone. The focus probably needs to be on getting them more mature before ovulation, then worrying about progesterone supplementation after that. So get that cyst taken care of, then hopefully the Clomid will fix the issues! Clomid can help get that egg fully developed and by doing that 'should' fix the progesterone problem. If it doesn't, then the progesterone supplements will be a good call! At least this is my understanding. I was trying to decipher what the nurse was saying about my progesterone and why I didn't need a supplement yet. (my level was 7.5 and they definitely let me know that was a problem!) I found some really good sites about progesterone deficiency and what it can mean. I can look up one of the better websites again for you if you would like to read it? Basically there are 3 potential causes for the deficiency and the most common one seems to be immature eggs before ovulation.

You said you were concerned about that being the problem before with your short cycles, and it may very well be. Clomid may be able to help this! I agree though that taking progesterone before you have O'd can push back your ovulation, that is why doctors warn so closely about not taking progesterone until at least 2 days after ovulation. Just to be certain you did ovulate.

PBL- I would love to race you to O, but only if the Clomid works! If it doesn't work, you'll probably win! I haven't talked to my doc yet, but when I called Friday for my Clomid and Estradiol prescription I had a different nurse that day. She actually called me back a second time to tell me that my doctor wants to see me for an exam on the day I come in for my 7 dpo blood work. So I am a bit relieved to know I will be able to sit down with her directly, rather than going through her nurses. Not quite sure why she wants to do an exam, but I am guessing it's not uncommon. My annual is due in June, but considering I had an exam in January and now this one... I am not really sure if I need the one in June. lol My hubby things he's so funny telling me 'oh you get to be felt up by the doctor again, huh?' like it's a pleasurable experience!

 

[Sis4Us]

Elphabaa .... Ask Hubby if he likes being felt Up by the Woowoo dr??!!? I'm sure he'll change his tune Sorry AF was such a B1t€h!!!

AFM went to the FS for my Hyst. She said my Uterus looks like it might have a few Fybroids but holds its shape Very Well.... But then she tells me I need to get the HSG because my uterus was still holding fluid and that can or cannot mean my tube is blocked!!!

I'm sooooooo Fn frustrated I just want to crawl in bed ... I don't really want to do that test especially when I should O this weekend I'm afraid it will mess up our chances!!
I'm really trying to sway pink and this month I O in a Female sign and before the Full Moon!!! I know I sound crazy and at this point I feel Crazy Too
What about my Cyst will the HSG cause issues W it ???

Sorry freakkin out a bit!!!

 

[Elphabaa77]

Sis- Did they tell you to have the HSG this week? You have to have it before day 10 of your cycle. They do that so it will not interfere with ovulation. However, if you potentially O on day 10, you would probably want to have the test done by day 8 would be my guess.

Sounds to me they want to have you get the HSG to rule out Hydrosalpinx in your tubes if she mentioned fluid in your uterus. I have another TTC friend who just found out (after already having PCOS) that she has a Hydrosalpinx that needs to be dealt with. The fluid that can drain from one can cause for a hostile environment for any baby that could implant. A lot of times, it won't allow for one to implant at all. NOT SAYING THIS TO FREAK YOU OUT! Just sharing what fluid in your uterus 'could' mean, but by no means does it mean that. The HSG would just help rule it out. If you don't have it done this week, it would have to be put off until your next cycle so it will always have to be done pretty close to O time. If you can get in and get it done ASAP, like tomorrow or Wednesday... you should be fine for plenty of this weekend! They prefer the test be done between days 7 and 10, but I had mine done on day 5 since the doctor doing mine was only in town 1 day a week.

HSG shouldn't harm your cyst. All they do is inject a dye in your uterus that is supposed to work through both fallopian tubes and spill out into your body cavity where it will be absorbed. (it's harmelss) It may spill out over your ovary, but really shouldn't harm the cyst in any way whatsoever.

If you do have it done... take 400-600mg of ibuprofen 45 minutes before the HSG. You will be thankful you did! You can take tylenol too if you are worried about the ibuprofen suppressing ovulation, but the ibuprofen works so much better!

 

[Sis4Us]

Yes I've been reading they Hurt pretty bad especially if there is Any blockage!!
I'm just afraid it will throw my PH off and sway Blue!!!
I've read a lot of women get there BFP and Prob 80% have boys me being a Boy maker since I'm Hypo anyway.... Guess I'm really afraid that all the work we've done over the past few months to sway Pink will Fly out the window or shall I say Flushed Down the potty

Also the fluid that was in there she put in there so it wasn't there from me nor would I just put some there for the fun of it!!!
I'm just thinking my tubes are good because of the MC I had in Oct.
If it was an ectopic wouldn't I have needed surgery or meds to dissolve it???
I was very Ill when I MC thought I had food poisoning but I didn't have pain on one side or anything and everything passed naturally

Any advice would help should I just do it or pass till next month if I don't get my BFP this month???

 

[Elphabaa77]

Well, since you had a miscarriage that would indicate to me that you have at least one good tube, but I am not a doctor.

I don't know much about gender prediction. I just follow the Chinese birth calendar for as close of a prediction as I am gonna get! I have used it to predict numerous babies of family and friends and it has barely been wrong. I know some say different things, but I use the one at webwomb.com and it has only been wrong once or twice. So weird because I wouldn't expect that kind of accuracy.

You gotta do what you are comfortable with. I don't know enough about gender prediction methods to give a knowledgable opinion. If you think you're good and really want to give TTC your all this month, then put the HSG off til next cycle. A lot of places won't even schedule an HSG unless you call to schedule on day 1 of your cycle. My outpatient clinic wouldn't.

 

[Sis4Us]

Thank U for the Well Wishes ... They already have me set up for Tom Afternoon so FX for me!!!! I'm think my right is ok and my left is Prob. Fubared considering it always has Cyst on it We will see what happens happens!!!

Chinese was wrong w both my boys ... DS2 was born in a YR that was almost ALL GIRL Except for a few days !!!!
I've been doing A lot of research on the moon signs went back and figured both of them.. They where both conceived on Male Moon Signs...I should O during Virgo Phase which is a female sign so hopefully this will be OUR Answer
Also my hubby is Irish and I want to name her Wren which is Holiday "the day of the Wren" Dec26th .... I know I'm crazy but I dream of HER Everyday!!!

Hope U O soon this month and get some good BD in!!!!

 

[Elphabaa77]

Fingers crossed for you Sis! I wouldn't worry that your history of cysts has messed up your left tube. From my understanding, cysts don't typically effect your tubes. It's stuff like endometriosis, STD's, PID, and prior surgeries that can cause blockages. So hopefully, this test will have been a big ole waste of time! UNLESS it helps get the 'dust blown out' so to speak and it only helps you get your BFP this cycle!

 

[Sis4Us]

Back from my HSG.... Just As I thought EVERYTHING Is Good...
So frustrated feel like I did ALL that for nothing what a waste of Time, money and Pain!!
I could inflict pain on myself at my house if I Really wanted

Hope everyone is doing Well this week!!!

 

[pbl_ge]

Hi Ladies! Just got back in town, and I'm trying to catch up. Sis, glad the HSG was good. I have to say that if you've got cysts, polyps, and possible thyroid/progesterone problems, if I were in your shoes I'd be putting TTC on hold for a month or two while getting all that sorted out. You gotta follow your own heart and all that, but it seems to me that you'd have much better luck if you strictly followed docs' orders to address all the issues preventing TTC.

to everyone else! I'll catch up soon.

Nothing doing with me at the moment--CD5, so 10 days until O.

 

[Sis4Us]

Wish I had DRs orders
Going for another Ultrasound Thur guess we will see if I got any Follies


Best of Luck to Everyone On a NEW CYCLE!!!!!

 

[SweetMel]

I'm glad your test turned out to be good Sis.

 

[Elphabaa77]

Glad your HSG turned out okay Sis! I understand feeling like it was a waste of time and money, but at least there is proof now that nothing is wrong with your tubes. Expensive to just gain a bit of reassurance, but at least it was clear results! Some women go in, endure the pain, pay all that money, and find out they have to spend more money because their tubes are blocked. I think it's one of those 'damned if you do, damned if you don't' situations. Then you got me... the doctor is pretty certain my left tube is clear, BUT he cannot be sure from my test. I guess if he is wrong, at least I have one tube? I may have to repeat the test in a couple of months if I don't get pregnant! DOUBLE OUCH! $1,000 out of pocket for the test and none of it counts towards my insurance deductible! Do not want to repeat that!

 

[Sis4Us]

I know That's right..... Feel like I'm a ATM Lately!!!! $400 for this Test and ???$$$ for another and $25 Copay 3 times a Week Geez!!!!

AFM.... CD10 Tom and A Ultrasound at the FS ..... FX we See something Anything!!!!
I'm actually feeling really good about Everything this Cycle of Course that will All change in a Week or so

GL Everyone hope Everyone is Having a Great Week!!!

 

[Sis4Us]

Back from The FS... My Cyst is Down from 38 to 18 and Check it out a Follicle at 15 on the same Ovary
At first I thought I had 2 Cyst because they r about the same Sz but she said Nope I'm prob just one of those that get Cyst that don't bother much!!!!

She thinks I should O on Sat ....FF says Sun but lie I said last month I think I O'd the day before !!!!!!
We will see FX for this Weekend...looks like the P did me good hopefully my Lil Wren will find her Lil Nest !!!!!

Who will be next to O.... It's not Fair for me to race since I'm always Ahead of the game even if I don't want to be
PBL.... Elphabaa ??????

Sweet ..... How are U haven't heard from u in a few I hope U r still in the 2WW ..... FX for U a !!!!

Lots of to ALL!!!!

 

[Elphabaa77]

Too early to tell when I will O. Should definitely happen by May 6th or 7th... BUT I am HOPING it will happen somewhere between April 26th and 28th... heck even earlier is okay! Today I am on CD8 and the say if Clomid is going to work, it will work 5-10 days after the last pill. So that would be anywhere from the 24th to the 29th. I feel like I could honestly be taking bets on when my ovulation day will occur.

Of course, if Clomid fails me again... I have almost 3 weeks. So I am willing to bet that SOMEBODY in this group (besides you Sis) will O before me!

 

[Milty]

I usually O pretty early but Vit B and Pregnitude have really helped with that.

 

[Sis4Us]

Elphabaa I hope U O earlier this month w the Clomid !!!!!! FX

I know I'm no Fun to race all the women in my family have been told w are ovulators but that's why we develope Cyst and have to have Ovaries or Hysterectomys

Damned if U Do Damned if U Don't!!!!

 

[Butterfly67]

Sis that is good news that the cyst has gone down Fingers crossed you are all set for pink still this cycle

Elpha that must be difficult to not know when you are going to O

Milty, I have been taking vit B for a few months now and I am starting to have some O days which are further on from cd11 so maybe that is why. I should have O'd today, going for a one shot wonder this month