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[minuet]

The progesterone issue is by no means straightened out.
I left a message yesterday afternoon, and when I hadn't heard back after lunch today, I called and insisted on talking directly with a nurse.
The person I reached said a nurse wasn't available right now, and said that there was a note from last night for the doctor to re-examine my prescription, but that the doctor probably wouldn't get to it until tomorrow. I said that I couldn't wait that long to get this straightened out, as the medication needed to be started tomorrow!
A nurse called me back about half an hour later and I went over the whole thing again...... I needed progesterone, not provera, the doctor needs to approve it etc. The nurse was really helpful and offered to just get the prescription ordered and do it for three months. I thought the issue was solved.
Five minutes later she calls back and says that the previous prescription wasn't for progesterone 100mg, and so she can't order it ( I'd already said this to like 5 people by now!!). I explained, AGAIN, that the doctor had discussed the progesterone support at my appointment, but simply hadn't written the order right then, and we just needed her to order it.
The nurse, still trying to be helpful, promised to wait for the doctor to be in between patients and have her order it then. SO half an hour later the nurse calls and says that she got hold of the doctor, and the doctor told her to call a fertility clinic for instructions on progesterone support! They were waiting to hear back from the clinic, but it might not be until tomorrow, and they close at noon on Fridays...
She said that they weren't a fertility clinic so they didn't deal with things like this. I'm like but the doctor herself brought up the progesterone!!
Am I the only one that thinks this whole experience is ridiculous? The doctor truly cares, and I am with her because she's the only one so far who took my PCOS seriously, and actually is trying to help me out.
But I think next month we need a real fertility clinic, expensive or not!

 

[minuet]

Dh said it made him numb?! So weird! So thinking I just need to put it in earlier??

I don't know how different conceive plus is from preseed, but we used preseed this cycle for the first time and had no issues. The box said to use the applicator to get it as "far in" as possible, and do that at least 15 minutes beforehand. They said that was so it would be absorbed properly or something.
I did it that way and DH said he never noticed it. Maybe the conceive plus is just a different format that doesn't "absorb" or something?

 

[misaacs117]

When we first used pre seed dh said the same thing. But he hates me using it. He is so impatient and he says it's a turn off. But can't help that I have hostile cm and NEED it! I thought the concieve plus would be easier since they are prefilled so it won't take as much time. Will see tomorrow when we use it again.

 

[minuet]

When we first used pre seed dh said the same thing. But he hates me using it. He is so impatient and he says it's a turn off. But can't help that I have hostile cm and NEED it! I thought the concieve plus would be easier since they are prefilled so it won't take as much time. Will see tomorrow when we use it again.

Well, I just go in there a few minutes early and get things ready, so he never sees it. Then he comes in and we don't even have to bring the preseed up. So maybe you could do something like that?

" hon I'll see YOU in there in 10 "

 

[misaacs117]

I did have the pre seed in the bathroom so right before I would tell him I needed to go to the bathroom but really I would go use pre seed LoL. Gotta do what a girls gotta do lol

 

[minuet]

so I've been thinking about when to test at the end of the cycle. I'm scared to test early and get a faint bfp, then find out in a couple days that it was a CP. PCOS gives me a 40% chance of miscarriage.
Of course if there was a bean in there, it'd be exciting to see that line get darker, if it was to stick. But I'm thinking it'd be a lot easier on the emotions to just wait until the beta blood test ( quantitative) on 14DPO. That way it's just one day of bfn instead of multiple negatives, or false hopes.
Has anyone else ended up doing this? Or is the chance of seeing an early bfp worth the pain of bfns?

 

[floridasian]

minuet - I'm so sorry it's been such a struggle for you to get a simple medication. My RE gives out progesterone scripts like candy! Yeah..I think it's time you switch to a RE. I've never even seen a OB. I went straight to a RE. Best decision ever!

 

[beaglemom]

I agree. I started with my OB to get the inital testing done. I am glad I did that because it was cheaper. After 3 failed IUIs with her, we moved to the RE.

So I know I shouldn't say this, but I have a horrible feeling this is not going to happen this month. The thought of IVF is really freaking me out! I have talked a lot with women on here going through it. It is not horrible...but I just know I will be completely exhausted after the whole ordeal. I just wish my test day would be here already.

 

[moni77]

Beagle - think positive...

AFM - Scan today - 2 follies on the right and 6-7 on the left. Next scan on Monday. Slightly disappointed with the numbers - I was hoping for more. I have a headache and nausea from the meds. Otherwise going well.

 

[minuet]

Yeah so after calling and getting hung up on, and then calling and being on hold for 15+ minutes, I finally talk to a nurse. She says that the place they called to consult - an ob/gyn center who's website SAYS they work with infertility issues - said that they don't give progesterone until a positive pregnancy test.
Say what???
They claim to help with fertility issues but don't even know this? So yeah I am just a little upset. If they had told me this before I'd have found another doctor but it's a little late now. Maybe there'll be a miracle and my progesterone will be good.
I have paid for private lab results before, and I have one for progesterone. So I'm going to go in 7DPO and see just how low it is.

 

[floridasian]

Beaglemom - BFP's sometimes happen when you least expect it. I've read so many stories on that. I myself, was ready for a long battle when I was diagnosed with Ashermans (uterine scarring) after my HSG. I did not think about testing at all that cycle because I thought it would not be possible. And boom, I was pregnant!

 

[minuet]

Indeed Beaglemom, you shouldn't give up hope. I think you had a great shot this time, and I still think this is your month.

 

[moni77]

Sorry Minuet - where are you? If you can find another doctor if you need another cycle - you should definitely look into it now.

 

[floridasian]

Moni - my CD3 scan showed a total of 9-10 follies and my doctor was very happy about it so I think yours is just fine!

 

[misaacs117]

Another high today but neg. opks. Wish I would O already! Dh ended up giving his shift away tonight! So happy about it! So if O comes tomorrow or Sunday we will be good!

 

[FutureBabyG]

Beaglemom - BFP's sometimes happen when you least expect it. I've read so many stories on that. I myself, was ready for a long battle when I was diagnosed with Ashermans (uterine scarring) after my HSG. I did not think about testing at all that cycle because I thought it would not be possible. And boom, I was pregnant!

How many cycles after your hsg did you get your bfp?

 

[minuet]

Another high today but neg. opks. Wish I would O already! Dh ended up giving his shift away tonight! So happy about it! So if O comes tomorrow or Sunday we will be good!

Aww I'm glad your spouse gave his shift away! It sounds like you will be good on the timing end of things then.
I hope you get that + tomorrow!

 

[minuet]

Sorry Minuet - where are you? If you can find another doctor if you need another cycle - you should definitely look into it now.

Thanks moni

I looked it up and it seems there's only one main place here that deals with fertility issues and they were already closed, so I'll call them on Monday.
Is it the norm to schedule an appointment for when you think AF is about to start? That way if they want to run CD3 or whatever, there's time to do so afterward? Or should I just schedule it for asap?

Edit: Oh and I meant to ask. Isn't 6-7 follicles a lot for one side? Why was it disappointing? ( I don't know much about follicles so am curious!)

Really starting to notice the side effects women said they feel on Clomid cycles in the TWW - sore BBs and such. Ugh.

 

[floridasian]

Beaglemom - BFP's sometimes happen when you least expect it. I've read so many stories on that. I myself, was ready for a long battle when I was diagnosed with Ashermans (uterine scarring) after my HSG. I did not think about testing at all that cycle because I thought it would not be possible. And boom, I was pregnant!

How many cycles after your hsg did you get your bfp?

I conceived the day after my HSG!!! Unfortunately it didn't stick because of the scar tissue

 

[sarahok]

I'm back and FINALLY caught up! Lots of great things happened while I was away!!

Congrats Sarah and Amy. Sarah what were your beta numbers?

Go go go Minuet!! Hope the meds get worked out soon!

JCM - Hope the BCP works on those cysts so you will be right behind me.

AFM - I started my stims yesterday - I take 5 units of microdose Lupron twice daily, 300m of Gonal F in the mornings and 2 vials (150) of menopur at night - that's 4 shots a day!! The menopur has to be manually mixed right before taking it. I am only on my second day and already running out of spots on my stomach!! Scan tomorrow morning to see how things are progressing.

Thanks Moni! My first beta was 333 then two days later had risen to 803. Keeping my fingers crossed for your in vitro cycle! Are you doing fresh egg or waiting a cycle for fet?