TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[steph1607]

Okay great, might be easier at work tomorrow when I'm on a computer rather than my phone. Thanks Babylights 😊

 

[tbfromlv]

Thanks ladies. I've been out of it most of the day. Clomid will start in about two weeks

So first of all the blood work shows that my workouts are fine and not causing any trouble (yay!)

The doctor was able to remove the whole cyst and leave my left ovary intact. While in there, she found that I have severe endometriosis. I have no symptoms other than my irregular cycle so that was surprising that it was severe. She removed most of it, but she found some on my diaphram and said that is too dangerous to remove. Odd, but makes sense why I get stomach pains when I do have my period. She also found a polyp that was completely blocking the entrance to my right tube and removed that. So left ovary couldn't ovulate because of cyst and right egg couldnt get through the tube! She said I should be fertile myrtle now

Sunny I am keeping my fx'd that you caught your egg!
Babylights- that sounds awful but if its only temporary and it gives you a BFP, a little bit of pain is ok right ? I hope its only a one day thing!

Steph- When are you expecting O?

 

[babylights]

tb yay so much good news! I'm sorry about the endometriosis (esp the bit on your diaphragm - what happens with that?) but woohoooooo for getting everything unblocked and being fertile myrtle!! That plus the Clomid sounds like a bfp is in your very near future! And great news about your workouts! Please take it super easy and let your husband spoil you rotten!

And yes, I'll take whatever pain I need to if it'll get me closer to my baby

 

[tbfromlv]

Well, she said it was too dangerous to remove, so I guess as long as it doesn't get real bad, Ill just manage each period with some pain killers. I'm just grateful there is some hope and a fix for some of these issues. I am very optimistic about my upcoming cycle! I cannot wait lol

And Yes, as hard as it is going to be, I am going to take it easy.

Are you able to take anything for the migraines?

 

[babylights]

Oh that's good, hopefully it's manageable with some pain meds, and now you're flushed out and cleaned up and ready to catch the eggy soon. I'm so excited for you!

I can't take anything bc anti-inflammatory meds can affect follicle growth. It's okay, it's my second to last dose tonight and actually much better today than yesterday

 

[steph1607]

Oh TB, obviously sorry to hear about the surprise endometriosis, but so excited for your Clomid cycle. I even just explained it all to DH and even he could see that you must be in with a great chance now Will you be starting on 50mg Clomid?

AFM, I so wish I could say I'm expecting O on 'X' date, but unfortunately I don't O on my own, or have periods, so nothing I can do but sit and wait until I go back and see my fertility consultant.

 

[tbfromlv]

Thanks Steph. I'm feeling really good about it next cycle. I don't know what she will start me with, I'll find that out July 5, at my post-op meeting (which should be cycle day 2 or 3 at that point if my LP Didn't get messed up from this) so it will be just in time. Have you tried femera instead of clomid? Or is that something you're waiting on hearing about? I know babyliggts and I were talking about how some women won't respond well to clomid but then do on femera. when is your appointment again? I hope the doc can help figure out the right plan for you!

 

[steph1607]

Glad to hear you're feeling positive

My appointment is on the 3rd July - could be that he wants me to go to 150mg Clomid, or Femara, or just something else altogether.

Just itching to be able to start a new cycle, I hate being in limbo and knowing that my body won't do anything by itself

 

[tbfromlv]

I totally understand that. I'm sorry. Good news is that you are only two weeks away to finding out/starting next steps! If you increase clomid or go on to femera will your doctor have you take something to start a new cycle first?

This goes for you and everyone else- has anyone tried acupuncture? I'm thinking of trying a lady here who does fertility acupuncture and startsthe first half of cycle to help with lining development and ovulation then go back afterovulation and does a "holding" pattern. A lady I work with went to her because her hormones were off and she was trying for her second child in her mid 40s.. she tried alone for a long time then got pregnant a month after doing acupuncture

 

[steph1607]

Yeah I always have to take Norethisterone to bring on a period, but each time it is practically non-existent - a couple of days of spotting and that's it. Not even enough to use a sanitary towel or tampon. Last time the fertility doctor did say it was nothing I should be worried about, but I can't help thinking that it indicates a really thin lining and so wouldn't be able to sustain a pregnancy anyway.

As always, overthinking! But I will double check again next time I go anyway.

I personally haven't tried the acupuncture but would definitely consider it if my cycles were a bit more reliable. Not sure on the cost of that kind of thing over here though. Is it expensive in the states?

 

[tbfromlv]

I hear you about the cycles. Mine are all over the place too, but since I am going to start clomid, I would like to do acupuncture during that time so maybe the combination will help with my body with ovulating and building a thick enough lining.
It isn't too bad over here, about the same cost as a massage. I know our money is different so me telling you roughly $60 a cycle might not be helpful

I'm worried about my lining as well so I've been looking up different vitamins/herbs to help with it. I don't want to waste time on Clomid if an egg cant implant properly!

 

[SunnyBe]

Tb, that's amazing news! You're so much closer to that BFP now. I can't wait for your next cycle

Steph, looks like it worked with your FF chart. Just 10 more days until July 3rd, it'll be here in no time.

I don't have any experience with acupuncture. I'm afraid I'm too much of a skeptic for it to have any effects. I've read lots of positive stories about it though.

 

[babylights]

I personally really believe in acupuncture, I wasn't ovulating and only getting 1-2 periods a year up until I was 27 when I got super intensive acupuncture and I've been ovulating on my own since (touch wood). They say it takes at least three months for it to work.

 

[Dream143r]

Hi Ladies wondering if I can hang out with you guys here.

I'm 31years old, TTC#1, currently in the TWW of Cycle 3.

CD20 - 3DPO
AF is due July 5th but I'm going to be testing way before that I'm sure. I'm hoping to get for our 2nd wedding anniversary June 30, will be 11dpo at that time. I've been symptom spotting like crazy, even tho it's way too early for all of that. Yesterday I had some random stabbing pains in my pelvic area and tummy, very quick less that 10 seconds each time then gone. Today I woke up with verrrrry mild cramps that have sort of been on and off all morning. BBs were sore around ovulation but that has gone away now. The waiting is so hard for me, gotta be the worst part about TTC.

Baby dust to all

 

[babylights]

Welcome Dream! GL this month!

 

[tbfromlv]

Welcome Dream! I hope this is it for you! If I hadn't just had surgery yesterday, we would be exactly the same on DPO

Babylights- that is encouraging. I think I may call and make an appointment. It certainly couldnt hurt!

Sunny- Thank you I am excited too. I can't believe there was so much more going on in there than we thought! But now its clear and hopefully ready to make a baby lol

 

[steph1607]

TB I'm guessing $60 would be around £50, so not too bad I don't think. Definitely worth a shot I think! Blimey with this and Clomid, you're going to have BFPs coming out your ears!

Thanks Sunny, I didn't realise it was only 10 days 😂

Hey Dream, a huge welcome to you! We're a fun and friendly bunch over here 😂 Where in the world are you? A BFP for your anniversary would be wonderful.

 

[tbfromlv]

LOL That is my hope!!

 

[babylights]

tb it's definitely worth a shot! I've started again in the hopes of improving my egg quality to get a sticky natural bfp or to provide support for ivf.

 

[Dream143r]

Hey Steph - I'm Canadian, eh. You may seek refuge here anytime from Mr. Trump heehee

Assuming you're from the USA - that's a bad assumption. lol