The LTTTC thread for everyone.

[peacebaby]

Suki I'm glad you complained especially if you were seeing her as a private patient. Do you always get migraines at this point in your cycle? I seem to recall you saying similar a few moons ago. It may be worth checking if its a pattern.

I naively expected female doctors to be more empathetic but it seems the opposite actually. My GP told me, when I was smack in the middle of my second mc to 'just go home and be happy that I was pregnant.' When it turned it the way it did I made sure she learnt a lesson & she swallowed her words and now she'll do anything I ask. I like it better this way and hope she'll think about what she says to another lady in the same situation.

Rashaa, how are you? You haven't been around for ages. Hope all is well. I agree with you and Crystal. I do tell young girls that I know not to leave it thinking they have forever. I also tell the younger ladies in my family to see a gynae if anything is amiss with AF. So many women suffer through their teens with endo etc and only come to find out its a problem when they ttc.

Jen I'm still giggling at the lack of rainbows....

Bmom hope you're keeping busy this 2ww

 

[crystal443]

Morning girls

Suki- I agree about making decisions that seemed right at the time If only we could go back and change things As for DEIVF, if I'm honest I would have gone for it long ago if Australia allowed annonymous egg donors. Its only because we have to leave the country to do it for 2 weeks that is difficult. The other frustrating thing is if I did find a known donor here she has to be finished having her own babies which usually leaves the donor in my age bracket I'm scared its leaving me with the some of the same problems I have now so if IVF doesn't work or we can't get a sticky bean with my eggs we have some big decisions to make Also, I always got migraines at O and AF but they have stopped I think it might be DHEA that has regulated my hormones but the pharmacist said Vitex is also good. I don't take it though I didn't want to add more to the mix

Jen-Please complain Those headaches are no fun when I had my BFP in Feb I had a constant headache def not rainbows out the ass

Peace- My first FS was a woman and she was very abbrasive She spoke to me only and was just so abrupt. If it wasn't straight forward IVF she couldn't be bothered I choe her because she was a woman but I think she was one of the rudest doctors I've ever had DH hated going to the appointments so I'm glad I found my current FS

Liz-Some of the ads on here are unbelievable, I get one that it constantly opens..very frustrating and then I get some about babies with six arms and legs

Jax- Hi, nice to see you back Regrets hey? I have lots, some TTC and some non TTC that's for sure

Bmom- Good morning lovely, how are things? I've got everything crossed for you this cycle

H0peful- glad your calmed down, I agree with Peace I really think she was pissed you didn't go to her. She would have suggested IVF I guarantee it Some are in the profession to help and some are in it for the money. You need to find an FS that is in the profession to help women have babies

Milty- Good morning, how are things for you today?

Well we missed BD last night its ok though we'll catch it tonight I'm not Oing anyway We had so much to do last night by the time we got home we were beat

 

[alison29]

Thanks for all your posts I love you guys...Jen pg is a roller coaster if you feel bad vent! i can understand your reservations on that end though. I faked myself out with stupid evap lines today sooo lame thats me

 

[Bravemom]

Thanks for all your posts I love you guys...Jen pg is a roller coaster if you feel bad vent! i can understand your reservations on that end though. I faked myself out with stupid evap lines today sooo lame thats me

 

[sukisam]

Morning all :wave:

Bmom- hurray for your crosshairs

Peace- yeah I do seem to get migraines between O and AF what is really upsetting for me is that's the reason OH had veasectomy cos I couldn't take the pill cos of my migraines. And now I get bloody migraines anyway

I was on DHEA and COCk but i had a very hairy chin + tash and bad sopts on my face and chest which I think was the DHEA? I'm on the 2nd month of vitex and it did help with migraines, sore boobs, heavy AF before so I'm hoping it will again. In fact last AF was bearable so I guess it's working alreay.

DHEA- to take or not to take that is the question?! answers on a postcard ladies

Crystal + Jax- Yeah we all made the best decisions at the time so not beating ourselves up is the way to go i say

Crystal- we would've gone to Spain for DEIVF cos of the anononymous egg donors too. I was up for it OH not so much so i think that ship has sailed. It didn't matter whose egg it was for me- i'd happily adopt another child but OH is not so sure

Hi to hopeful, Jax, Milty, ready. jen, LL, HA, and anyone else I've forgotten have a great day

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[peacebaby]

I'm on my phone and accidentally reported your post SukiThe icons are too small.

Dhea - the safest way to decide is to first get a very simple testosterone test. You can ask your GP for this, just say you feeling strange and would like to check this and maybe throw in thyroid for good measure. If your level is normal or low then it is safe to start a low dose and check again before increasing the dose. It can work but it does increase testosterone, which if it gets too high can affect ovulation. Best to be safe.

I'm speaking off the top of my head here Suki but I read on Dr Beers book that migraines etc after Ov could be an indicator that there may be an immune response. It could be a sign of hormonal deficiencies and you 're right Vitex does help with that.


Ladies I'm in limbo land once again. BFNs at 12&13 dpo, very crampy etc so I stopped clexane and progesterone fully expecting AF. I was just excited with the nice LP, it's usually short and last month was only 9 days. I also had an immune flare last Thurs/Fri so that can't be good. But here i am still no AF, my cycles are never this long, except with the chemical. Feels like its about to start, had some spotting Wed night but that was it. I'm sick of knicker checking. No pee sticks and quite frankly I'm not sure I want to put myself through that again. I'm just waiting for the dr to call me back, will hear what he thinks and see if I can get betas. Same old pattern as my second mc and the chemical in June. Lets see....

Hope everyone has a lovely Friday
Xxxx

 

[sukisam]

Peace -as ever very informative I love your posts they do help . Will have a think re bloods etc + going back on the DHEA. I have a feeling I shoud look at DR Beers book but quite frankly I'm too scared!!

Sorry about limbo land its never a good place to be - how many dpo are you now? Dare I say if the spotting wed was implantation you wouldn't get positive hpt till today? I understand the not wanting to POAS sorry for you hun but could it be good news? FX it's not a chemical. Keep us posted after you've spoken to Dr

 

[crystal443]

Hi ladies

Suki- I would def get your doctor to check testosterone levels before you take DHEA, as for Vitex I've never taken it before but the pharmacist did suggest it works for "hormonal" migraines. I also had my thyroid levels checked which were fine so the DHEA was prescribed for low AMH only but FS said it would help with migraines as well because of the low AMH

Peace- I so hope this is your cycle I've got everything crossed for you

 

[peacebaby]

Thanks girls! Suki I'm either 16 or 17 dpo, I think 17. Wouldnt that be far too late for implantation? Even if it was late implantation that's usually not good and especially after 13 dpo when I got an unmistakable Bfn. I'm very crampy so maybe AF is just late. Dr says to wait until Mon if no AF he'll do a beta.

Keeping busy, I want to enjoy the weekend.

What is everyone up to?

 

[Bravemom]

Peace baby bad girl for reporting sukis post Fixed for testing again

 

[peacebaby]

tell me about it! The mods are going to think I'm crazy for reporting such a lovely lady.

Yay for crosshairs! Now you can relax and enjoy yourself

 

[Milty]

Ok so a couple days ago I figured out my bbt was broke and would go above 97.7. So I've been using a spare and my temps are still up. Also I still have tender breast and fatigue. However, I'm noticing signs O is about to gear up which would be right on time.

Do you guys think I should start prepping or maybe wait a few days?

Also is BD going to be uncomfortable?

 

[Milty]

Wonder if I ever reported anyone on accident???

 

[H0pefulagain]

I'm cracking up over someone being reported by accident. Glad I'm not the only one that does stuff like that!

Peace, I know it seems unlikely but I'm still hoping for ya this time around!

I think AF is trying to sneak in. I had such a crazy cycle with my bbt's that I just thought maybe, just maybe...but it doesn't look like it.

I'm hoping everyone has a fantastic weekend and is enjoying weather like we have here (gorgeous outside, sunny, but perfect temps in 70's)!

 

[Milty]

Yes I think I will get my son and do a picnic this weekend

 

[crystal443]

Peace-Do you think maybe any of the meds are making you late? I was late last cycle so just wondering if meds might affect the witch's arrival I cannot believe you reported one of your own

Milty- If you think you're gearing up to O and you want to try this month then def go for it It doesn't feel any different then any other month so nope it won't hurt, remember with a chemical it only gets to a ball of cells so everything passes very easily

Morning everyone

 

[H0pefulagain]

Milty, I've never noticed any discomfort after a chemical miscarriage. Go for it!

The only issue I've ever noticed is that we both get apprehensive after a miscarriage (chemical or otherwise) so it is harder to just relax and not worry. Doc told me that raises hormones that you don't want and can make it harder to get pregnant. So, I tend to get a stack of books and take hot soaks before bed. It relaxes me greatly and I worry less. I'm also careful what I do on those days (when possible) so as not to stress out.

Jenn, I thought of you today! My daughter brought us a movie to watch. We don't have tv so we all sat down and watched it after work. It's called "What to Expect When You're Expecting". I laughed so hard I cried at times. Some of it is soooo true! If you watch movies, you might want to see it. The gal who does the presentations and finally tells everyone she can't find the "glow", made me think of you being worried about complaining. When she finally breaks down and tells how it REALLY is vs everything being so perfect, I literally laughed till I cried.

 

[H0pefulagain]

Hubby is snoring and our Kids all went out together tonight so the house is quiet and I'm not sure if I should be excited or not but I cannot help it.

The monitor I use has an oral sensor I test with every morning and a vaginal sensor I test with every night. Well, my progesterone has risen a bit over the last few days but tonight it really jumped. AF was supposed to be here today/tonight and nothing. I also do not have my typical headache/migraine and I've not yet started the progesterone cream so something is up. It could just be a fluke but my progesterone levels typically fall off sharply a few days before I start. I guess I'm just scared to be hopeful but I can't help it and I had to share with someone! No one else would understand but I know yall will.

I've read over and over on the instructions for the clear blue preg testing and no where does it say you need to use a first morning urine sample but I've always heard you should so that is what I've always done. I'm going to wait and test in the morning and see what it says....unless the ugly AF witch gets me tonight.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day/night!

 

[sukisam]

Morning ladies

Just a quick :wave: I'm off to a 2 day music festival with the girls and need to beautify myself .

Hope you all have a great weekend

Milty- if you're ready shag away it won't hurt

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[crystal443]

H0peful- Good luck testing, you don't need FMU if your due for AF anytime should be fine It sounds promising

Suki- Have fun at the music festival!!!