Trying for #1, anyone is welcome!
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Lady V - Any updates? Looks like you'd be 17DPO today. FX it's good updates!
Lady A - Thanks! Very much enjoyed our vacation and looking forward to a week long vacation in Feb at the same place, but this time to snowboard (or not snowboard if I'm pregnant). That time will mark 1 year since we started trying. I was always curious if you can still get fillings done while pregnant cuz I always have fillings even though I take super good care of my teeth
but I will gladly wait till after prego if needed. You're welcome! Some of the names I had in my head and some were online. For DH's bday his family came over and we went to dinner then had cake and ice cream at home along with presents. Got him some shirts (Metallica and Slayer cuz he's a metal guy) and some trinkets. It was a fun day!
Dream - Poop!! So sorry FX that IVF will be the way to go! My cousin did it and had twins and I might end up doing it as well.
Moose - So strange and I've noticed that my body now gets spotting the day before my AF, which never happened before. Our bodies playing new tricks on us is cruel, so I hope this one is good news for you and glad to have you back.
Zoboe - I love Erin Lindsey Jones! It sounds perfect!
Stella - Thanks! I'm glad to finally have the ball rolling... almost 8 months later. They wouldn't really say why they think I'd be high risk, but I believe it's because of my thyroid, high cholesterol, uterine fibroid, and probably previous MC as you mentioned. Maybe even just that since you said your friend had the same issue. Makes sense that they'd wanna keep an eye out. And glad you had a nice beach vacation time except for that sting ray!! Oh my!! That must have been painful for your FIL. Did he pee on it or is that just for jellyfish hahaha
Nix - Thanks, I wasn't even too disappointed cuz I mean how can I be lol it's been about 8 months and I'm now seeing the fertility clinic, so I was actually excited (and of course slightly disappointed) because then I knew I could schedule my first blood work.
AFM... I'm all caught up now! Sorry for the long posts. I talk a lot lol. Well I'm at CD3 and tomorrow at 6:45am I'm getting my first blood work and ultrasound done. On the12th I have my HSG dye test scheduled for 3pm. And somewhere in that time DH has to get his sperm analysis and blood work done. Luckily the lab is near his work (30 min from my work). I'm happy to just have things rolling now because besides not being prego in 8 months, I'm super pissed that I don't know WHY I'm not getting prego. I'm anxious to find out.
DH's bday was Saturday, so his family came by and we went to dinner and had cake/ice cream so that was fun and then my mom and stepdad came over Sunday and we went to dinner (for DH's bday) and they stayed the night. My bff had her gender reveal party on Saturday, so that stunk cuz I couldn't go since it was DH's bday and his family was over, but she found out she's having a girl. They wanted a boy, but of course they're still happy. That's it for now!
Lady A - Thanks! Very much enjoyed our vacation and looking forward to a week long vacation in Feb at the same place, but this time to snowboard (or not snowboard if I'm pregnant). That time will mark 1 year since we started trying. I was always curious if you can still get fillings done while pregnant cuz I always have fillings even though I take super good care of my teeth
but I will gladly wait till after prego if needed. You're welcome! Some of the names I had in my head and some were online. For DH's bday his family came over and we went to dinner then had cake and ice cream at home along with presents. Got him some shirts (Metallica and Slayer cuz he's a metal guy) and some trinkets. It was a fun day!Dream - Poop!! So sorry
FX that IVF will be the way to go! My cousin did it and had twins and I might end up doing it as well.Moose - So strange and I've noticed that my body now gets spotting the day before my AF, which never happened before. Our bodies playing new tricks on us is cruel, so I hope this one is good news for you and glad to have you back.
Zoboe - I love Erin Lindsey Jones! It sounds perfect!
Stella - Thanks! I'm glad to finally have the ball rolling... almost 8 months later. They wouldn't really say why they think I'd be high risk, but I believe it's because of my thyroid, high cholesterol, uterine fibroid, and probably previous MC as you mentioned. Maybe even just that since you said your friend had the same issue. Makes sense that they'd wanna keep an eye out. And glad you had a nice beach vacation time except for that sting ray!! Oh my!! That must have been painful for your FIL. Did he pee on it or is that just for jellyfish hahaha
Nix - Thanks, I wasn't even too disappointed cuz I mean how can I be lol it's been about 8 months and I'm now seeing the fertility clinic, so I was actually excited (and of course slightly disappointed) because then I knew I could schedule my first blood work.
AFM... I'm all caught up now! Sorry for the long posts. I talk a lot lol. Well I'm at CD3 and tomorrow at 6:45am I'm getting my first blood work and ultrasound done. On the12th I have my HSG dye test scheduled for 3pm. And somewhere in that time DH has to get his sperm analysis and blood work done. Luckily the lab is near his work (30 min from my work). I'm happy to just have things rolling now because besides not being prego in 8 months, I'm super pissed that I don't know WHY I'm not getting prego. I'm anxious to find out.
DH's bday was Saturday, so his family came by and we went to dinner and had cake/ice cream so that was fun and then my mom and stepdad came over Sunday and we went to dinner (for DH's bday) and they stayed the night. My bff had her gender reveal party on Saturday, so that stunk cuz I couldn't go since it was DH's bday and his family was over, but she found out she's having a girl. They wanted a boy, but of course they're still happy. That's it for now!
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I had my CD21 bloods done today. I think I should have had them 7DPO but it was Sunday so had to have it done today. I get the results in a week. I have my CD 3 bloods booked for next Tuesday. Lets hope AF doesnt arrive and I can cancel it. Wishful thinking there.
I have high cholesterol, not to the point where I have to take meds yet, but I wonder whether that is a factor?!
I have high cholesterol, not to the point where I have to take meds yet, but I wonder whether that is a factor?!
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Got my CD3 blood level results today, soon after getting the blood work done. Also had an inside ultrasound today and urine test. Do you guys know how long it takes to get the infectious diseases results back usually? They sound so aggressive and I'm sure I'm fine, but not having them listed on the online portal of course made me worry a little.
About 8 years ago I was diagnosed w/ hypothyroid and am on meds. In March my levels were 4.15 and to get prego my IVF doc said you should be at 2.5.... today they are at 5.6!!!!!! Waiting for my primary care doc to call in a new script today. Here were my levels of everything. I googled and I THINK everything else looks normal? Don't know my ultrasound results, infectious diseases blood work, or urine test results yet.
TOTAL TESTOSTERONE = 16.55 ng/dl
PROLACTIN = 28.42 ng/ml
TSH = 5.6 uIU/ml
ESTRADIOL = 31.35 pg/ml
FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE = 5.15 mIU/ml
HCG = <0.100 mIU/ml
LH = 6.17 mIU/ml
RUBELLA lgG ANTIBODY = 55.86 IU/ml
About 8 years ago I was diagnosed w/ hypothyroid and am on meds. In March my levels were 4.15 and to get prego my IVF doc said you should be at 2.5.... today they are at 5.6!!!!!! Waiting for my primary care doc to call in a new script today. Here were my levels of everything. I googled and I THINK everything else looks normal? Don't know my ultrasound results, infectious diseases blood work, or urine test results yet.
TOTAL TESTOSTERONE = 16.55 ng/dl
PROLACTIN = 28.42 ng/ml
TSH = 5.6 uIU/ml
ESTRADIOL = 31.35 pg/ml
FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE = 5.15 mIU/ml
HCG = <0.100 mIU/ml
LH = 6.17 mIU/ml
RUBELLA lgG ANTIBODY = 55.86 IU/ml
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Good luck with the rest of the results Lee. I have no idea of levels etc, Im new to this. I wish mine came back that fast, I have to wait a week. Im having my CD3 bloods done on Monday/Tuesday.
Temp started dropping today so I think will arrive on time on Saturday. Bummer
Temp started dropping today so I think will arrive on time on Saturday. Bummer
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I looks as though AF arriving today. My cycle this month was only 23 days! They are normally 26 days. Ive been taking vitamin b and c which normally lengthens them. Huff.
Got CD3 bloods booked for Monday, which will be CD4 now. This whole process is really frustrating me
Got CD3 bloods booked for Monday, which will be CD4 now. This whole process is really frustrating me
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So Nix and others who see a fertility specialist, where are you all at in this process? Now that I'm going through it and understand it, I know what all the terms mean that you guys talk about. My cycles have been so crazy... 28 days, 33 days, 35 days, 25 days, 39 days.... all out of wack.
On a silly note, I gave DH his paperwork for his labs so that he can call and schedule them. I didn't even notice this, but first thing he noticed was that the paper says to be abstinent for 3-5 days. He says "Well.... I guess I can't jerk off for 3-5 days" LOL I said "Not that you can't have sex with me, but that you can't jerk off huh" hahaha we were both laughing. He will be scheduling his tests for next week. Getting my dreaded HSG test done Wednesday and then Thursday going out with friends for my bday (bday is Fri) so that will be a nice change up from the stressful week. Friday I have off cuz my company gives us our bday off, and it's much needed. Getting my hair cut and dyed darker (im brown now, going darker brown).
Hoping your AF holds off Nix
On a silly note, I gave DH his paperwork for his labs so that he can call and schedule them. I didn't even notice this, but first thing he noticed was that the paper says to be abstinent for 3-5 days. He says "Well.... I guess I can't jerk off for 3-5 days" LOL I said "Not that you can't have sex with me, but that you can't jerk off huh" hahaha we were both laughing. He will be scheduling his tests for next week. Getting my dreaded HSG test done Wednesday and then Thursday going out with friends for my bday (bday is Fri) so that will be a nice change up from the stressful week. Friday I have off cuz my company gives us our bday off, and it's much needed. Getting my hair cut and dyed darker (im brown now, going darker brown).
Hoping your AF holds off Nix
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Im only at the beginning. Im just seeing my regular GP and getting bloods done. My GP told me that they wont refer me to fertility specialists until we have been trying for 2 years!! 2 years!! Im 35 in two months! DH is going to get his SA done soon with his doctor.
In the uk we get free medical care but the restrictions are tough and the waiting lists are long. We can go private of course but that costs so much money.
My last 5 cycles have been 26, 25, 30, 24 and 23 Im worried about them going down in length.
In the uk we get free medical care but the restrictions are tough and the waiting lists are long. We can go private of course but that costs so much money.
My last 5 cycles have been 26, 25, 30, 24 and 23 Im worried about them going down in length.
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Wow that's insane that they are waiting 2 years and you're almost 35!! Usually they want to get you into a clinic before you're 35, at least in the U.S. Sheesh. Well my mom had me at 39 haha. But dang. What does it mean if your cycles get shorter?
I'll be 33 next week and DH is 35 and I called my primary care doc when we had been trying for 7 months and they referred to me a fertility clinic cuz of my thyroidism and previous MC. I was shocked they weren't gonna wait till 1 year, cuz average around here is 1 year of trying then fertility clinic. Then the fertility clinic referred me to a maternal fetal medicine specialist because I'd be 'high risk' due to my thyroid and previous MC. So I have that consultation on Tuesday. But yeah we have to pay for our own insurance, so I have it through my work for DH and I and it's $175 a week total (they take it out of my paychecks). And then I have to cover most of my medical costs cuz insurance only covers SOME of it... doesn't make sense!
I'll be 33 next week and DH is 35 and I called my primary care doc when we had been trying for 7 months and they referred to me a fertility clinic cuz of my thyroidism and previous MC. I was shocked they weren't gonna wait till 1 year, cuz average around here is 1 year of trying then fertility clinic. Then the fertility clinic referred me to a maternal fetal medicine specialist because I'd be 'high risk' due to my thyroid and previous MC. So I have that consultation on Tuesday. But yeah we have to pay for our own insurance, so I have it through my work for DH and I and it's $175 a week total
(they take it out of my paychecks). And then I have to cover most of my medical costs cuz insurance only covers SOME of it... doesn't make sense!
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I thought that as well. Im going to ask to see a different doc I think. Im there on Monday so will ask which doctors have an interest in fertility. Failing that, I may go private for all of the tests.
I want to get my TSH checked as well. Ive never had that done and that could be an impact.
Ouch, thats a lot of money. But there are a lot of hoops to jump through.
I made the mistake of googling the sort cycles (never google) and some places say it could poor egg reserve and pre-menopausal, some say completely normal. I guess I have to wait for my CD3 bloods for LSH results. Argh I want to know now. I wish I had the cash to just get a full blown fertility MOT now
I want to get my TSH checked as well. Ive never had that done and that could be an impact.
Ouch, thats a lot of money. But there are a lot of hoops to jump through.
I made the mistake of googling the sort cycles (never google) and some places say it could poor egg reserve and pre-menopausal, some say completely normal. I guess I have to wait for my CD3 bloods for LSH results. Argh I want to know now. I wish I had the cash to just get a full blown fertility MOT now
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Yeah might as well get a second opinion and see if they'll do fertility testing. When I was diagnosed with hypothyroid, I had no symptoms (that I knew of) and they only found it from doing routine blood work. NOW I know what my symptoms are because (1) it's hit me harder now and (2) I just always thought my symptoms were normal everyday feelings lol but now that I know more about hypothyroid I see they're abnormal symptoms.
I hope they let you do some testing and you don't end up having to pay out of pocket.
I hope they let you do some testing and you don't end up having to pay out of pocket.
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Nix, definitely. Now I see what it does to me physically even besides infertility and it sucks.
I got another lab result. AMH levels... high, which could indicate PCOS. My level is 5.83
Just a quick reply before bed
I got another lab result. AMH levels... high, which could indicate PCOS. My level is 5.83
Just a quick reply before bed
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Hi ladies,
Niz - Ugh that is so frustrating and seems like way way too long. In the US, you are told to wait 1 year if you're under 35 and 6 months if over. That said, many insurances do not cover infertility so you're financially on your own. That has never made sense to me - it's not exactly elective, you know? Anyway I wish you all the luck finding a new doctor and certainly one who takes more interest in your care.
Lee - Good luck at your appointment on Tuesday. Will they also go through with youbthe possibility of PCOS? Will they adjust meds or anything? Hopefully they are able to get really proactive. I am very sorry you have to pay out of pocket like this. Like I said above, infertiliy not being covered by insurances makes no sense to me at all. What a racket.
Just been very lethargic the last few days, totally unmotivated and low grade nauseated all the time lol. We got the 8 week booking appointment and saw the heartbeat on Wednesday which was exciting.
Hope to hear from you all soon!!
Niz - Ugh that is so frustrating and seems like way way too long. In the US, you are told to wait 1 year if you're under 35 and 6 months if over. That said, many insurances do not cover infertility so you're financially on your own. That has never made sense to me - it's not exactly elective, you know? Anyway I wish you all the luck finding a new doctor and certainly one who takes more interest in your care.
Lee - Good luck at your appointment on Tuesday. Will they also go through with youbthe possibility of PCOS? Will they adjust meds or anything? Hopefully they are able to get really proactive. I am very sorry you have to pay out of pocket like this. Like I said above, infertiliy not being covered by insurances makes no sense to me at all. What a racket.
Just been very lethargic the last few days, totally unmotivated and low grade nauseated all the time lol. We got the 8 week booking appointment and saw the heartbeat on Wednesday which was exciting.
Hope to hear from you all soon!!
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Nix - That really sucks that you are so close to 35, and it doesn't have an effect on getting fertility treatment right away.. I second getting opinion from someone else. And we are all guilty of googling and trying to find it what it means with the symptom we have, it's funny whenever I find something negative going on with my symptoms I refuse to believe it! Oh, how did the blood work go?
Lee - I am happy that you are getting some answers, even though I am not familiar with half the terms. But ouch.. that's a lot to pay out of pocket.. hope and pray , it is gonna get you the result..
Btw, wanted to wish you advanced happy birthday, looks like some of us have birthdays very close, mine is at the end of the month..
Stella - First trimester is one of the toughest, although others may not know you are pregnant yet. Your body is gearing up for all the changes.. It is good though nausea isn't worse.. I really needed my nap in the first trimester, although I am not a nap person at all! Wohoo on hearing the heartbeat!! It all feels real at that time, doesn't it?
Zo - I like Erin, but I am partial towards Sophie. That is the only name DH and I agreed to, if we were to have a girl. Good luck!!
AFM, I am at the end of my second trimester.. how the time flies.. I was feeling dizzy and palpitation along with it last week, so my midwife is testing for anaemia, I will get to hear the result tomorrow. Now I have hip pain as an added bonus since yesterday, ah the joys of pregnancy!! LO is active, now he learned to kick/jab at the exact place my hand is on my abdomen. But I feel like the squirm/rotate type of movements are increasing compared to kicks I used to feel.
Lee - I am happy that you are getting some answers, even though I am not familiar with half the terms. But ouch.. that's a lot to pay out of pocket.. hope and pray , it is gonna get you the result..
Btw, wanted to wish you advanced happy birthday, looks like some of us have birthdays very close, mine is at the end of the month..
Stella - First trimester is one of the toughest, although others may not know you are pregnant yet. Your body is gearing up for all the changes.. It is good though nausea isn't worse.. I really needed my nap in the first trimester, although I am not a nap person at all! Wohoo on hearing the heartbeat!! It all feels real at that time, doesn't it?
Zo - I like Erin, but I am partial towards Sophie. That is the only name DH and I agreed to, if we were to have a girl. Good luck!!
AFM, I am at the end of my second trimester.. how the time flies.. I was feeling dizzy and palpitation along with it last week, so my midwife is testing for anaemia, I will get to hear the result tomorrow. Now I have hip pain as an added bonus since yesterday, ah the joys of pregnancy!! LO is active, now he learned to kick/jab at the exact place my hand is on my abdomen. But I feel like the squirm/rotate type of movements are increasing compared to kicks I used to feel.
