TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[babylights]

Blood test was negative so I've had my second chemical. Will be trying Femara this cycle and then moving on to IVF in a few months.

 

[Gemini19156]

Blood test was negative so I've had my second chemical. Will be trying Femara this cycle and then moving on to IVF in a few months.

So sorry to hear that babylights! FX'd for next month

 

[AmberR]

Sorry babylights

 

[SunnyBe]

So sorry babylights This is just devastating. I did read that some women's urine does react with the antibodies on the hpt, producing false positives, so it could be something like that as well. I hope the dr's will be able to tell you more about what happened. So sorry dear

 

[babylights]

Thanks Sunny. It's weird, she didn't say anything about it and honestly doesn't seem too concerned, I don't know what to make of it.

 

[SunnyBe]

That sucks babylights, I'd definitely would want to know. Is this the new OBGYN you've been seeing?

 

[babylights]

Yah, she's great. I think I'm just having really early losses which makes me worry that it's an egg issue. We'll only try Femara for this next month and the one after that and then we'll move on to the RE so I guess that's where we'd delve deeper into it.

I know I'll end up asking further but I need to give myself a minute or else I'll fall into the panic whirlpool and that's never good haha

 

[steph1607]

Oh Babylights, I'm so sorry How are you both feeling today?

 

[babylights]

Thanks steph. I'm feeling pretty devastated if I'm honest.

 

[SunnyBe]

As is expected hun! I hope you'll take some you time and be able to give in to all the emotions. It's already so hard every month for all of us who haven't ever seen that second line on a test, I can't even imagine what a horrible roller coaster it must be for you right now

 

[tbfromlv]

Babylights- I am so sorry Have you had any tests run at all? It could also be a lining issue?

I had my pre-op appointment this week to kind of go over everything for next week's surgery. She had me do some more blood work to see if part of my issue is hypogonadism induced by my workouts. I had asked her if I need to take it down some and initially she said no, because it's weight lifting. But she thought about it and decided that she wanted to check anyway because I am a powerlifter and perhaps the energy expenditure is causing my reproductive system to take a back seat. I know it can happen to endurance athletes, like runners because they end up with low body fat, but I am in healthy range of all that and I don't run lol But either way, I'm just waiting for those results and next week's surgery. and how do accidents happen again???

 

[steph1607]

Tb, I will be sooo interested to see the results of your blood tests. I am by not stretch of the imagination a power lifter, but I work out quite hard and most of my workouts are weights based. I recently took my workouts down from Monday-Saturday, to just Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday - because I was just getting to the burning out stage and thought it might be a little less stress on my body.

Ha accidents - the most hilarious word ever in the world of fertility!

 

[AmberR]

Babaylights- understandably so! I can't imagine how hard this must be for you, as I have never had a positve test. Big hugs to you!

Tb- I am interested to see your lab results also! I do crossfit and weightlifting 3-4 days per week and wondered if the strenuous excersise had anything to do with it, but I do take rest days and don't feel like I am exhausting myself. And I am not too low body fat percentange either.

I still can't believe how accidents happen! My cousin-in-law has a 10 month old, was taking the pill everyday at the same time and found out she was pregnant a few months ago. I just can't wrap my brain around that! Haha!

 

[SunnyBe]

Interesting! I also worry a bit because I hover right around the 18.5 BMI mark (I blame being tall for that!) and am afraid that my fat percentage may be too low to produce enough estrogen, leading to dry CM etc.

Btw, we watched a really sad/interesting/inspiring/confrontational documentary the other night about couples entering a contest to win a free IVF cycle. It's called Vegas Baby (trailer: https://vegasbabyfilm.com/?page_id=14875) in case anyone is interested. It showed the struggles of couples TTC and what they had to go through. Watching it made me feel a bit sad but it was comforting at the same time.

 

[tbfromlv]

I never feel like I'm burnt out or not resting either, but she did say that just because I feel good, doesn't mean my body isn't under stress from it or thinking that it needs to put the non-life supporting things (reproduction) on hold. I figure whenever my test results come in, I will decide how I continue working out. I will definitely keep you guys posted!

As for accidents- one girl I work with met her boyfriend and accidently got pregnant within two weeks! While another girl at work has been ttc for 5 years and just did her first IVF cycle (success, but sadly ended just last week in a miscarriage) It just seems so random!

Sunny- I am definitely going to watch that. Thank you for sharing. I am a sucker for documentaries, especially ones I can at least semi relate to.

 

[AmberR]

Sunnybe that looks very interesting, will have to check it out!

 

[babylights]

Thanks ladies, you are so wonderful and I really appreciate you! I took a few days to cry and be sad, and I'm ready to start fresh. We're doing Femara this cycle so fingers crossed for that, but unless I happen to fall pregnant in the next few months, we'll definitely be moving on to IVF. A lot of things have been falling into place and I'm feeling very grateful. I was thinking of starting a journal just to remind myself of everything I have to be thankful for as we start this journey.

tb it looks like you've got the whole thread super interested in your test results! I also seem to be the only slob who doesn't work out super intensely haha!

Sending so much babydust to everyone, fingers crossed we all get our bfp's soon!

 

[steph1607]

Babylights I'm so happy to hear that you are feeling positive about things ❤

Haha you won't be feeling like a slob when we all find out we're doing all the wrong things with our workouts!

Jmack, I don't know if you've been following this thread too, but I hope you're okay and I'm sending lots of love ❤️

 

[tbfromlv]

Babyliggts- I think starting a journal would be a great idea. I think about doing that once in a while, I just haven't. Maybe I will! Is this your first cycle with femera? I'm excited for you and have my fx'd!

still waiting for the results. My doctor is usually out on Fridays for surgeries so hopefully I will hear tomorrow.

But let's talk about how things are unfair... I've ovulated all of 3 times since November. Today I got EWCM.. which tells me I should be ovulating on Wednesday. When is my surgery you ask? Wednesday. Really?! I hope every day that I will ovulate and then it happens right when I least want it. How?! Sorry.. just needed the vent.

 

[AmberR]

Sorry tb, that is totally unfair!
Hope your results come back soon!