October Sticky Beans!

[krissie328]

Yep, I agree with mrscletus and your dh. The lined tests looks great!

 

[Angel5000]

Doctor is going to do a blood test today and check progesterone. I'll have results tomorrow!

I did research on FRER gold. They are notorious for false readings. I did the ultimate No no and broke it open. Under the digi reader was the line part and t had 2 very clear pink lines. I think the digi reader is screwy. I'm going to get a regular FRER this afternoon and do it on a 4 hour hold for my own peace of mind. In so glad the dr will do my test this afternoon and check my progesterone immediately.

I'll keep you all updates! I'm so scared and nervous and can't believe this could be real.

 

[cupcake.]

And don't forget it's still so early! My lines were much squintier at 11dpo!

Glad your dr is doing bloodwork, hope it'll give you peace of mind

 

[mrscletus]

Please keep us updated! My everything is crossed that this is your sticky bean!!!!

 

[Blackrain90]

Yeah your lines were great for 11dpo- I remember posting my 11dpo test and youuu couldn't see the line haha

 

[todmommy4568]

Omg I have been following without commenting because I have just been a b*tch face this month! I literally started crying just now when I saw the yes on that digi....it is truly amazing how close you can feel to someone you have never met!

I will fully try to catch up later....I was that biatch that started a testing thread and then abandoned it I feel like such a jerk but when I got AF I was pissed and keeping track of everyone else's cycles was not healthy for me at the moment...plus I am super busy with the end of the semester, should have thought of that before So anyways yea got really pissed off about AF cuz we did everything right (you know the feeling ) and then decided that I was going to pay zero attention to TTC. Then my cousin sent his wedding invite and it was the day after our wedding so we moved our wedding date so we could go to his. So now we are getting married June 3rd and I didn't even want to get preggo this month so I could have a few drinks after the wedding.....well we are just DTD whenever we feel like it which happened last night and I got a blazing OPK today. Wasn't planning on taking an OPK but my best friend wanted one since her boobs were killing her so I gave her one and she is ovulating so I figured what the hell I will try its 4 days early though but nope! Pretty sure my O day has changed now. Sorry for such a long post that's just a short little catch up with me!

My interview for the internship at the hospital is tomorrow, I am super nervous. Please wish me luck!!!!! Love you ladies!!!

 

[krissie328]

Hey tod! I think we all understand. some months just suck!

Good luck with your interview tomorrow. Fx you get it.

 

[Angel5000]

Tod: I've been thinking about you the last few days. I totally get it. We all do. And I know exactly what you mean about being so close to someone you haven't met! I have felt the same way about each and every one of you in this thread!

You moved your wedding? This sounds like the craziest month for you! Good luck with your interview for your internship!! I hope you get it!


Black - Yeah I remember not being able to see your 11DPO test. I think I'm in shock I got a YES on a digi at 10DPO!



AFM -
Just got back from the doctor. What a whirlwind of a day!!

They took beta tests and progesterone. Will get those results tomorrow between 12-3pm.

Doctor went over our results from our tests. DH has good sperm speed and amount, there is a slightly higher "head abnormality" than he would like (they prefer it below 35% and his is at 40%), but everything else was really good. For future situations they might want to do a "sperm wash".

On my end most of my results came back pretty good except my progesterone. He said it was really low to begin with, and my 7DPO test was way lower than they would like. He said that it is probably the reason I've had 2 CPs and that we have a very short time to get my progesterone up above 15 (right now it's right around 5). I'm on progesterone pills 3x a day and in a couple days they'll do another test. IF however the blood they took today comes back below 5 then I will have to go back in immediately and switch to shots. As it was he stressed very heavily that I had tos tart the progesterone right now, not tomorrow, not later, but RIGHT NOW. They told me to call the pharmacy as soon as I left and make sure they got the prescription and started it ASAP and that I filled it TONIGHT. So I did.

They are also concerned that my lining didn't get as thick as they would have liked. He said it slightly increases the chance of losing this pregnancy, but only minutely and he's really hoping the progesterone is able to keep it.

I came home and took a FRER. It's a clear, distinct line. I also took a walmart cheapie, also a clear distinct line. the Wondfo's are still such bad squinters I almost can't see them.

..... I'm pregnant.

Please keep everything crossed that this one sticks!!!

 

[krissie328]

Fabulous Angel! I'm so hopeful the progesterone will help this be your sticky bean!

 

[mrscletus]

Angel- so happy that the docs are really aggressive and helping you out for the best possible outcome!!

Tods- completely get it. I have good days and bad.. i get bitchy as well. I can't imagine throughing and interview, internship, and wedding planning into the mix. I'm having a hard enough time just TTC and being a mom/wife/Soldier.

I had really weird spotting today.. Not normal after my period but who knows.. Just keep on keeping on. It's weird not temping/testing but I like the relaxation..

Someone in another thread suggested fertilitea... Any one try that!?

 

[Angel5000]

Got my beta test results. HCG is at 38 (that was 11DPO Test). Does anyone know whether that's good or bad? They want me back on Monday to do a follow up (make sure it's doubling). I said okay but then realized I'm out of sick days so I left a message to see if there's any way I can go in Sunday instead, they are open weekends until noon. I'll make it work if I Have to but it'd be easier for my job if I could go in on Sunday.

As for progesterone: they didn't give me my numbers for that. But I called because my chest turned BRIGHT RED, looked like a bad sun burn. They told me to stop taking the pills and they would prescribe me the vaginal suppository. They said I mihgt have to wait til tomorrow to get it, but I just called my pharmacy and they said they wont' get it for me until MONDAY NIGHT, and it'll cost $350!! Because insurance won't pay.

DH says $ is not the issue, we have credit cards for a reason (I love him ) but I'm really worried about no progesterone until Monday! I started calling around to all the local pharmacies and no one has it. The lady at Safeway actually called 15 other pharmacies (non-safeway ones, because she could only find 1 safeway in the whole state that has it in stock) and called me back and said no one has it anywhere.

Sooooo my plan is this: I'm taking my pills anyway today. I'm not going to risk it. I'm too scared. AF is due tomorrow....and I'm in the middle of a panic right now at the idea of being without progesterone for that many days after seeing how low my results were from my 7DPO test. I figure if I have a bright red rash this evening then at least I'm at home, and I can be miserable at home tonight (this stuff has some nasty side effects - I've literally been feeling drunk all day - it's not a good feeling -but I'll take it if it gets me my rainbow).

I'll call the dr tomorrow and ask what they want me to do. The one safeway that has it is about an hour+ drive away. If the doctor really wants me off the pills, we'll do the drive. That's a lot of money but..... at least I'd have it (and they said it has almost no side effects compared to the pills).



Cletus - My doctors and nurses at the clinic have been awesome. I'm so happy wiht them. You're military? Somehow I didn't realize that! I've never used specific fertiltea but I've used red raspberry, just because I heard it was good for the uterus. I didn't use it this cycle though (too hot for me to drink tea) so I can't speak to the benefits.

 

[krissie328]

Angel- your number doesn't really mean anything without the follow up number. But it's a great number to show you're definitely preg go!

Fx you get the progesterone soon!

 

[Blackrain90]

Based on what I've read, your level sounds normal for 11dpo. I definitely agree that given how low your prog levels were, a rash is a minor side effect to make sure baby stays put. Hopefully you are able to figure something out for getting the new progesterone though.

Todmommy welcome back. We have all been there don't worry. But I am excited to hear how your interview went!

Mrscletus Sorry I've never heard of it.

 

[Blackrain90]

As for me...I was hoping the swelling would stay away this time but well...no such luck. First pic is some minor swelling last night, second is this evening. (I'm very petite with tiny feet and ankles...normally..)

 

[mrscletus]

Oh black you poor thing...

Angel I think that sounds like a normal levels, but like Krissie said- hard to say without the follow up test.
I say stick it out with the pills and drink lots of water.. Could just be something like a niacin flush where hydrating really helps! And yes I am army 14 years in so far!

AFM--- Just over here waiting to feel some O symptoms.

 

[Blackrain90]

FYI I was reading a chart where someone was tallying DPO hcg levels. Out of 212 women reporting at 11DPO, the average HCG level was 23. So I think as long as it doubles like it should, you're good

When are you testing again? (or are you)

 

[krissie328]

Oh black how miserable! I hope it doesn't get any worse.

Mrscletus- hope you o soon!

Tod- I am curious too! How did it go?

Afm, I'm thinking af will show soon. I'm getting my classic pms symptoms minus a break out on my jaw.

 

[cupcake.]

Oh black, that looks uncomfortable! But i'm sure i'll have so much swelling as well, i'm prone to water retention anyway..

Angel, like the others said, the important thing is the doubling but 38 at 11dpo sounds good in germany it's not common to get blood tests taken so i never knew my levels.

And woah about the progesterone! Sorry it gave you a rash and i'm surprised rhey would give you an oral pill as vaginal depositories are absorbed so much quicker and seeing how bad you seem to need it..
But wow are they expensive over there.. I got prescribed vaginal progesterone depositories because of my hematoma and had to pay out of pocket .. It was only 33€ (About the same maybe a bit less in dollars) ! Come to germany maybe? Haha

 

[Angel5000]

So no one within a 45 minute drive of me can get progesterone suppository before Monday night. I went ahead and took the pills anyway last night, and didn't have another reaction and the rash was cleared up. So when the dr opens I'm going to ask if I can just stay on the pills and see how that goes.

I did find that I Can request an exemption from my insurance for coverage for the suppository if the version they do cover (the pills) are either not effective for treating me or if I am suffering adverse side effects that could endanger me. So if the doctor wants me to switch to suppositories I'll put in an exemption request and see if I can get that fixed. Turns out the reason it's so much money is that they wont' cover ANY of it. :/



Black - Oh my! That looks so uncomfortable!! Is there anything you can do to help the swelling? As for testing... I'm testing every day I'm so scared that I'm going to just wake up and it'll be gone. Plus, I have probably 20 Wondfo's, 10 Dollar Tree, and a few others in my drawer. Gotta use them. Mostly I'm watching to see if the lines darken.

Cletus - I think you're right, it looked similar to a niacin flush, and by about 2pm it was cleared up and it didn't come back last night even after taking my next 2 pills. I drank so much water though that I had to get up 4x in the middle of the night!! I'm so thirsty right now it's insane.

14 years army? Wow! I'm impressed! My BIL is air force, and I have a couple cousins in Army and Navy. Are you planning to retire at 20?


Cupcake - I was surprised the gave me the pills too, because I've heard that the vaginal suppository is much more effective. I think that different insurance companies pay differently, but mine doesn't pay for the vaginal. Looking at what you pay, maybe I need to head to Germany!

 

[Blackrain90]

People have mentioned compression socks might help, but I absolutely hate wearing socks if I don't need them. Plus I wear flip flops every day (got an exemption to wear them in the office because of the swelling) so I would have to find different work shoes. With 2.5 weeks of work left- not worth it haha.