The LTTTC thread for everyone.

[Milty]

Thats what I like about here...if I want to see a specialist I can have an appt. in days

Ok Crystal your chart is great...not sleeping sucks

Also I totally think I know now what FF means by increased sex drive...
I think it's because we went without for so long with my csyst..

 

[Jennifer01]

Crystal, peace or anyone with autoimmune...do you ever get petechiae? Today dd came home with a rash on her leg that looks purple and red, and doesn't go away with pressure. The closest thing I've seen is petechiae. Is this an autoimmune thing?

 

[crystal443]

Morning ladies

Jen- sorry I had to look it up but yep that's exactly what mine looks like when I break out..they always called it a bruise like rash If you take her to your doc can he run a few blood tests because I got my diagnosis when I had the rash Things might be wonky enough for something to show up



I had a temp dip today but my chart keeps trying to go back two days so not sure what to think if I'm 7 or 9 DPO. On cd 12 I had EWCM in the morning but it then switched to creamy by later in the day if I put EWCM it puts me back two days and if I put creamy it brings me up to 9DPO which is where I left it I may test today but if I am only 7 DPO its too early to testIt's Fathers Day here today so I may just wait until tomorrow to test, we'll see we're going out for the day so see how it goes

 

[Milty]

Crystal I think you are 9DPO if that helps...I think you could test.

 

[Jennifer01]

Thanks crystal, I am taking a pic of the rash in case it goes away before the doctors office opens Tuesday. Also, it seems like the last couple of cycles you have a dip on 9 dpo so that's where I'd put you too!

 

[crystal443]

Thanks girls I think I'm 9DPO as well, I did a test but it wasn't FMU and there was a barely and I mean barely faint faint line there DH caught it because I didn't see it at first and I had to turn it to see it in the light so a def squinter!! so its def not enough to call it a + but I'll test tomorrow again and if its any darker at all its enough for me to start Clexane which is really all I need to know at this point , what happens as far as will it stick will come later I will not stress I will not stress I will not stress


Jen- fab idea to take photos of the rash so at least the doc can see what it looks like, I really hope they figure something out for her quickly

Good morning Milty- How's your weekend going? We're about to head off to the Queen Vic Market Do some shopping and take DH out for Father's Day lunch When's you little guy start school? More importantly is he looking forward to going or not so much?

 

[crystal443]

Jen- Have they not considered steriods for a few weeks to see if it calms things down for her during a flare up? Even if they haven't diagnosed her they could be trying to supress her a bit for some relief I never liked steriods but they do usually help calm things back down. Just a thought but maybe ask your doc about that as well Also has she had a kidney biopsy yet? My auto immune was seen in the kidney tissue and you said your DD had a few kidney issues, that might be worth asking about as well

 

[Jennifer01]

Jen- Have they not considered steriods for a few weeks to see if it calms things down for her during a flare up? Even if they haven't diagnosed her they could be trying to supress her a bit for some relief I never liked steriods but they do usually help calm things back down. Just a thought but maybe ask your doc about that as well Also has she had a kidney biopsy yet? My auto immune was seen in the kidney tissue and you said your DD had a few kidney issues, that might be worth asking about as well

Not a biopsy but she went to a kidney specialist that did ultrasounds and blood tests and said her kidneys seemed fine-it was that doctor that said something didn't sound right in her arteries. Ugh it's do hard to keep track of! I'm really going to get on the doc on Tuesday bc it's her last year of high school so she can't be missing 2 days a week anymore!

 

[peacebaby]

Jen that's a definite sign of a flare. I'm wondering whether her autoimmune issue is a generalised one since she seems to have such wide ranging issues. See if the doctor will do a blood test for anti-nuclear antibodies(ANA) this one picks up generalised issues and is part of the rheumatoid arthirtis panel. Yes she may need a dose of steroids or cortisone to calm things down. If you're more inclined to natural alternatives then nettle leaf extract in pill/tincture or even as a tea is excellent.
I get those tiny red-spots rashes a lot, initially I thought I was being bitten by superbugs, kept moving all the furniture to check what it was

 

[peacebaby]

Milty that's a lovely song and the lyrics so appropriate!

Jax, two words - Macca powder!!! You really should give this a go, it works unfailingly and the added bonus is you can both have it. Just ask Sus.

LL Dragoncon looks like such fun, fantasy art, games, comics. Do you do any workshops?

Crystal, the insomnia is all prednisolone's fault. Some ladies wake up really early in the am to take the pills so the side effect wears off by bedtime. I feel for you:hugs I think it gets better though.

Yep, started Clexane yesterday. Its ok, just stings a bit after. Also had a massive 3 hr IV yesterday, no side effects thankfully but I did feel quite out of it today. I have so many different meds to take, its a mission remembering it all.

Bmom,

 

[LLbean]

no we did none of that this year

 

[peacebaby]

hope you enjoyed it though. When do you get your other results back?

 

[LLbean]

the genetic stuff? won't hear on that till the 18th I believe

was a funky ass day today... started by melting my thermal rollers, hubby was in a funk over a pimple on his lip that I could barely see... then we went to the thing and we were both miserably hot...he kept saying he was to old to dress up...????... then I could not get the picture I went there for and got so frustrated over it I cried, yes I did...ugh...must be my period too...oh yeah, that also overflowed today LOL...then hubby felt guilty over the picture thing so we left without doing much else so then I felt badly.... can you say downwards spiral?

Hope the rest of the month is better cause let me tell you...the first day SUCKED!

 

[Milty]

Ohh sorry LL

Well my DS started school 2.5 weeks ago and he really likes it. Math and science are his favorite subjects. Of course this makes this momma proud.

 

[LLbean]

I always loved math and science. Totally made sense to me... My daughter seems to be the same too! She dissected a brain the other day though... Eeeeeewwwwww that is where I draw the line lol

 

[Milty]

The math he gets from me and the science from my little sis

Jen I feel for your DD

 

[peacebaby]

Sorry about your day LL, hope the month gets better Could it be the full moon troubling us hehe? Is your DD studying something in the medical field, they have some mega-dissecting classes lol

Milty thats great for DS. I think with those subjects the first teacher can make a child love it or hate it. Does he have any ideas of what he'd like to do even though that may change? He seems to be very mature which is awesome. I miss his cute smile in your first avatar pic.

Crystal, waiting for you to test again. Everything crossed xxxx

I was doing so well with my exercise routine but I've totally slacked the last 2days urghh now getting back is so difficult

 

[LLbean]

yes, she is studying psychology

 

[Milty]

Well like you said it changes but it usually is some kind of scientist .

This year his teacher is brand new and only 23 so I'm a bit nervous but she does seem ok so far just nervous.

 

[crystal443]

Morning girls

Peace- I have to take the prednisone 3 times a day so its a steady flow and I really think that's where its going all wrong The extra energy is fab but the no sleeping is def no fun Glad you got no SE from your IV

Jen- yeah 2 days a week at home is no good, I really hope they get this figured out quick smart

Milty- My DS loves maths and science as wellHe's in the enhanced class but tbh he doesn't apply himself like he should DD is in advanced maths as well but her stronger suit is Literature/English but she does enjoy maths I don't know where these kids came from because I'm no scholar and neither is their dad It's nice your son likes maths and science though it really is needed to do most courses That does sound like a young teacher but that could be a good thing New to the game and ready to teach which is good as well

Liz- You sound like you had a sh*t day my friend Sorry it didn't go better, my DH wouldn't have dressed up no matter what the age or occasion Liz so at least yours was willing to give it a go Everything crossed this is a better month for you

BMom- Good morning lovely

AFM- Had a great day yesterday the kids got DH tshirts, shorts, a new electric shaver, mug and candy DD bought the candy which is not surprising We took him to TGIF's for lunch and just had a really great Fathers Day

I tested this morning and there's still a super faint line, its where the line should be and it comes up right away but you really have to look and turn the test to see it. I thought maybe I had line eye this morning so I made DH get out of bed and look and he said he can see it but he said the same as me it kinda looks like a shadow so no idea really, I took a photo but I can't really see it in that so I'll attach it and if you can't see please don't be afraid to say so I'm only looking for a faintest line just to start the Clexane, DH wants me to start it today regardless but FS said when there's a + test so anyway here it is for today: