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[MomOf3Girls]

Oh, sis. I don't think it's because you did anything wrong. We go through trials in this life to make us stronger. Sorry about your truck and dryer. Hopefully nothing else happens to you in a while. You know what they say, these things usually happen in three's.

 

[Sis4Us]

I sure hope not I can't handle Anymore!!!

 

[moni77]

Hey sis - my dryer recently went through that - turns out when they did electrical work they had changed the fuse the dryer was on and it was no longer on a "double fuse" which is needed to fully heat the dryer. Maybe in your move you hooked it up to the wrong type of outlet... hope it is an easy fix like that anyway.

 

[terripeachy]

Sis-Sorry about the dryer and the truck. I guess things can only get better from here, I suppose. That's not really consolation, but I'll try it and see what happens.

moni-Again, sorry for the BFN.

Felcity-I'm going to look up a yorky. The only thing I know, is the dog, and unless you made a cake, we must be thinking about different things.

kfs1-Maybe FF is doing something similar to what happened in my chart. Because I didn't have that crucial temp, it doesn't really know what to do. My O date is prior to my +opk this time around too. I'll also pray for good results, and I'm also happy to be in the TWW.

Wish-Keep the cold out there! They are now saying that it might snow here on Wednesday. I hope it's a lie. Sorry you have to work today. That's miserable. And...yeah, counting/not counting cycles. It's neither here nor there. I sometimes use FF and do a search for people that get BFPs with TTC counts greater than mine. It makes me feel a bit better, and some people seriously have been TTC a long time, so then I feel a little bit more hopeful. We have our health, so for that we can be thankful every day.

AFM-I ate! I had half a tuna/turkey club and a small piece of cake. HA!!HA!! It was better than nothing, and I made the two hour drive home with no problems. I'm not going to drink in this TWW. I don't know if I had food poisoning on vacation or what. I'll never know.

 

[ERosePW]

Atty, what kind of tests are you using? Seems like too much of a coincidence to get two tests with an evap line on the same day... have you ever gotten evaps on this brand before? Did they fade away completely, or just fade to a lighter shade? I'm keeping my Fxd crossed that you'll test again in a couple days and have a line that sticks around!

Terri, so glad you got to eat! I know that feeling of finally getting your appetite back after being ill. It's such a great feeling. Feels like you're finally getting back to normal!

Sis, I SO wish this could be a terrible mistake and they'd find something tomorrow that said the opposite of what the Dr said. I know it's totally unlikely, I just wish it could happen. I hate this for you. Do let us know how your tests go.

AFM, major temp drop below CL today, which I wasn't sure what to make of... and then around 3pm, I started getting HEAVY cramps just like AF was here. Not the dull kind that come in the TWW sometimes. Real, true, AF cramps. But I have not had any bleeding or spotting at all yet. Its odd for me to have cramps this strong without bleeding starting, so I sware I think the HSG maybe screwed me up for this cycle somehow. If I start bleeding tonight, this will be the shortest cycle ever... 21 days I think. Makes NO sense, especially on a clomid cycle. My clomid cycles have been 28-32 days. Non-clomid cycles vary, between 27-30. Something has messed me up. Unless this cramping goes away today. But if it does, I don't know what would've caused it, since it's so bad.

 

[oldermom1975]

Fingers crossed, ERose!! Don't be discouraged yet...

Sis, I am still praying for you!

I am glad you can eat again, Terri! It totally sucks to be sick on vacation!

 

[oldermom1975]

My doctor called with our expansive (and expensive!) test results, be back later to tell you about it!

 

[oldermom1975]

Ok, there were all kinds of issues- inflammation everywhere, here is the summary of what he found:

Completely missing stimulatory factors that properly activate NK cells

Abnormally high TNF, IL-17, (he went on and on here, I didn't catch all of the factors he rattled off), basically every immune factor they test for was high.

They run a full celiac panel, and mine was high on all of them (so I am officially gluten intolerant!). That explains a lot.

ANA blood test was positive (it is one of the factors they test for when testing for lupus). I don't have lupus, but it is indicative of peritoneal inflammation.

APA was borderline.

He thought a repeat laparoscopy with an expert in doing this kind of surgery would help me lower the amount of inflammation present in my gut (getting me better quality eggs and allowing implantation to continue). He also strongly suggested I go gluten free (of course), and gave me a list of supplements to take. The treatment he suggests is IVIG therapy. We aren't sure whether our insurance will cover it, and it is expensive.
DH and I have a lot to talk about!
Finally, we have those answers.

 

[Sis4Us]

So Glad u got some answers Oldermom even if it seems like a long list at least U know what to work on!!

My Holistic Dr seems to think I also have Celiac Issues and wanted me to do a Yeast killer but I couldn't due to TTC!!
Maybe after I get all my test back I'll look into a Gluten free or Gluten Less diet!!

I just have to take one day at a Time right now that's all I can do!!

 

[battyatty]

AFM-I ate! I had half a tuna/turkey club and a small piece of cake. HA!!HA!! It was better than nothing, and I made the two hour drive home with no problems. I'm not going to drink in this TWW. I don't know if I had food poisoning on vacation or what. I'll never know.

Glad you ate and it stuck around happily!

Finally, we have those answers.

That's great news, well you know what I mean......

I just have to take one day at a Time right now that's all I can do!!

Just sending hugs

Atty, what kind of tests are you using?

I am using internet cheapies, proMatris 10mIU, I did another this morning and same thing again, so it must be the way they dry???? Wierd though it shows up 30 mins after then fades.... OH WELL

 

[felcity 45]

Sorry terri!!! - Dog cake I will attach a picture of some they are made using a pancake batter. Pleased your appetite is better, I could do with something to stop me eating! lol

Sis - Hope everything goes Ok for you, "THIS IS NOT YOUR FAULT"

ERose - Maybe it's an Eggy getting nice and comfy, fingers crossed for you.

Oldermum - Pleased you have got some answers and hope your insurance covers everything.

Atty- I really aren't keen on those Promatris test I had so many evaps on them I hope you have a better batch than I had.

 

[garfie]

Sis - BIG

Batty - Are they blue handled ones?

Older - At least you have some answers - my answers stopped when hubby refused a SA

ER - Could be a late implantation dip - you're still not out - I got one of them on my pregnancies dip below thought I was out and then up up up it went the next day along with a BFP

Terri - A yorky is a small dog - a yorkshire terrier - very cute but usually yappy glad you managed to eat hope that means you are feeling better now

Love to all the other ladies

AFM - 7DPO and I deff think I ov early - so this is going to be a very short cycle CD16 today so even if I have a full LP its only going to be a 20day cycle got my acu lady coming today let's see if she has any ideas



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[terripeachy]

My chart is going to be anovulatory...I just feel it. With the dips in temperature, and being sick, it's shaping up for the worst, unfortunately. I can eat a little, but I still haven't had a solid BM (ha ha!), and I'm not sure what is going on. I would think at this point that everything is cleared out, but no....more still comes out. I really don't want to have to go to the regular doctor.

My appt. with the fertility specialist is on Tuesday so we have a lot of questionnaires to fill out and such. I hope it goes ok. I'm a little nervous. They say it's going to be a 2 hour appointment. eek!

Garfie-Yes, I know of the Yorkie dog, just not the yorky food, but Felcity put a picture, so I think I know what that is. We make something called a Dutch Egg Pancake, and even though it's a pan sized "yorky" it looks very similar to what felicity posted. Yum yum...

ERose-I'm glad you had those cramps. I think it's something good. fxfx.

Atty-Sorry your cheap tests aren't working out. That's really sucky....I would sue that company (moni can help you!). That is so wrong to make such cheap tests that women get excited and then let down every morning.

 

[Fezzle]

Update on my Day 3 blood tests- I called for the results and there seems to be an issue with my iron and my hormone levels. I only had the receptionist to read the notes which said to make a face to face appointment with the Dr. So now I have to wait until my appointment on Friday and try not to assume the worst.

 

[garfie]

Fezzle - Aw what a bummer - did she not give you any numbers at all - good luck for Friday

Terri - You mean tomorrow at least now you have a few charts you can show them - good luck hun

ER - I'm with Terri on this one so far so good lady

Felcity -



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[Fezzle]

No numbers- she said the iron was 'little' so I guess that's low. The hormones she first said something that made me think they were high but then when I asked about them she said the hormones were 'out of range' so could be higher or lower than normal and mentioned that included FSH, LH and I think oestrogen too, so I'm not sure if they're all abnormal and how abnormal they are.

 

[garfie]

Fezzle - Looking at February's chart - I'm not surprised iron levels are low - you are probably anaemic (you had a monster AF) and I would imagine that would throw the other tests out too - but as my hubby says no point bloody second guessing but as women we can't help it can we? - all will be revealed I'm sure on Friday BIG

Felcity - Ok so did you mean yorky puds - or have I got it wrong too



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[Fezzle]

Thanks! Yes- I was thinking that about my iron levels too! Then again, if the main issue is iron, I'd be happy as that's something that can be fixed more easily than the amount and/or quality of my eggs!

 

[kfs1]

Morning/Afternoon/Evening all.

Sis - good luck at your appointment today.

Older - I'm glad that you finally have some answers. I hope your insurance covers the therapy. Did you have any idea that you might have a gluten allergy?

Atty - Those tests sound terrible. I think you should put in a complaint.

Erose - I agree with everyone else. Hoping this could be implantation. Fx!!!

Terri - Glad you're feeling somewhat better. Sorry about your temps - I'm in the same boat. Don't know WHAT is going on this month.

Garfie - Hope your acu lady can help!

Fezzle - Ugh. Friday must seem far away, huh? Hope they're able to tell you something helpful at your appointment.

Wish - that chart's still looking good!!

 

[oldermom1975]

Older - I'm glad that you finally have some answers. I hope your insurance covers the therapy. Did you have any idea that you might have a gluten allergy?

I had seemingly random bouts of diarrhea and skin rashes...and one memorable time when I was pregnant with DD I had quite a reaction to a bunch of pasta and bread I ate (after being low carb for a year or so). I thought maybe I was a little sensitive, but never thought I would test positive with any blood test (let alone ALL of them).


Sorry about the ambiguous tests, Atty. Stupid things.

Good luck on Friday, Fezzle! It truly is bittersweet when you get those answers....

Terri, big hugs lady. Anovulatory cycles just mess with your brain, and then being sick on top of it....
Those doctor consults are quite something, the paperwork is immense. I would formulate a bunch of questions for them beforehand (I had to write mine down, because the doc always has his/her own suspicions about the reason for difficulty and I get easily distracted), to keep them on point. Good luck!!