TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[tbfromlv]

My doctor seemed to be going back and forth on whether she wants me on clomid or femera so I am wondering if I should just try clomid or go straight to femera! I have my appt with the acupuncturist next Thursday, which is the day after my doctors appointment. My ultrasounds while monitoring that cyst showed poor lining and I'm not sure if it was because of the hormones the endo and cyst were causing or if that's a legit problem for me. Just trying to do what I can. I'm so happy your appointment went so well!

 

[babylights]

If you're already aware of a lining issue I think starting with Femara is probably wise. It's supposed to have less side effects (although that def wasn't the case with me), not be detrimental for lining, less risk of multiples. The only downside my dr. told me was it could be more expensive, but it was $2 for me vs. $20 for Clomid. So for me Femara is clearly the winner. Acupuncture can really really help with lining so I'm so optimistic for you! You're a Fertile Myrtle, it's just a matter of time til your bfp!!!

 

[SunnyBe]

That's amazing news babylights! I really believe Femara will do the trick this cycle Will you get a trigger shot or just monitor ovulation your own?

Thanks for the info girls! I hope my body times it just right

Babylights, was AF lighter this month than you're used to? I wonder if you're actually able to notice the effects of a thinner lining. How has your AF been TB during those few cycles that you got it?

 

[babylights]

My dr. doesn't think I'll need to trigger but if I don't get a positive opk by Friday, I'll be scanned and can get it at my RE appointment.

My periods have always been pretty light tbh. I hope I don't have one this month to compare!

I so so hope your appt lands on your CD3! Or better yet that you don't have another CD3 for 9 months!

 

[babylights]

tb I just read that Femara is better for ppl with endo as well. It's also supposed to be better for cm. I sound like some kind of Femara salesperson haha!

 

[tbfromlv]

Actually Sunny, now that you mention it, my last two cycles were MUCH lighter and not as long in length. I used to have 6 day AF and the last two were only 4 days long. Hmm... I was just feeling happy that they didn't last as long as usual but if its due to thin lining, then thats no good. I also normally start spotting a full 7 days before AF. That should be tomorrow. I read that the spotting could be due to endo so I'm curious if I will have that this cycle.

 

[tbfromlv]

Oh really? I will have to look into that. I might as well go start with Femara then! My doc didnt seem set on one or the other so I'll just tell her I want Femara.

 

[Dream143r]

Took a FRER this morning with FMU -

What teased me though is my eye caught a "line". I didn't notice before I took the test (I will be examining them beforehand moving forward) but there's a very clear 'scratched' line exactly where my test line should be. It seems like its on the plastic window and not underneath on the test itself. I've never seen this before, have any of you?

Anyways it's super distracting but there's def no colour or shadows under the line so it's still a BFN.

I may do a IC after work as I've heard many say FMU isn't the best for them even with HPT and not just OPKs. So what the heck, I've got so many IC so I'll see what happens.

 

[tbfromlv]

Dream- I think I see the line you are talking about. Can't tell what it is, but thats kind of annoying! Your chart is looking great! I can't wait to see the IC lol

Man, looking at my chart, you would think I had a chance this cycle! Makes me want to both laugh and cry lol I did read somewhere that someone said their doctor told them the dye test wouldn't effect a fertilized egg but I can't imagine that being true. Most people have the lap during or just after their period so I can't find any real info on it. Oh well! Ready for my next cycle anyway

Sunny- How you feeling? Did you break down and test

Babylights any positive opks?

Steph- Only a few more days! How you holding up?

 

[steph1607]

TB it's a beautiful chart and I'm sure it will be looking just as good this time next cycle

I'm going crazy now, just want Monday to hurry up and be here. I'll be devastated if I can't start something straight away. I wonder if he'll suggest Femara for me as a good alternative to Clomid?

 

[tbfromlv]

Steph- Time has never gone slower until TTC! I hope that your doctor will let you try femara right away. I've read a lot about women with PCOS being Clomid Resistant and Femara working better. I'm really big on finding the peer reviewed scientific studies lol I'm a researcher! If your doc suggest IVF, is that something you could do soon? I know here it is as much as paying for a brand new car with cash, so its not really a solid option for me. Or would you try to suggest a cycle with femara first?

 

[Dream143r]

tb your chart looks textbook perfect.

Who knows, miracles happen!

 

[tbfromlv]

That's true lol and this would have to be a miracle! One good thing is that I usually ALWAYS spot 6-7 days before AF. I am 5 days away from AF and no spotting! I hope that at least means that my hormones are functioning better!

 

[SunnyBe]

Hahaha babylights, if your regular job doesn't work out you should get a pharma sales rep position with the company that sells Femara lol I read good things about Femara too so I'm definitely going to mention that to my doctor when the time comes.

Tb, looks like we're colleagues!! I'm on PubMed almost daily to read up on fertility/reproductive endocrinology studies. Very happy with my academic login If you're pregnant this cycle you should write up a case study about pregnancy after the dye test

Dream, good luck testing tonight! I really hope you'll start us off with getting that BFP. Your chart looks really good

Steph, waiting is the worst! Hope you have something fun planned for the weekend to take your mind off things. It's already Wednesday evening over there so you just have to get through tomorrow. Friday is just a couple of hours before the weekend starts so it barely counts as a full day

 

[tbfromlv]

Sunny I literally laughed out loud at that. PubMed is my favorite. dH always teases about my science research 😂😂 I just want to know the facts! If I am somehow pregnant.. I might start questioning modern science lol but isn't that how all the studies start- questions? Haha

 

[steph1607]

Haha love that Friday isn't a proper day Sunny!

TB, great news about the lack of spotting, even if it is just hormones sorting themselves out.

As for the IVF, I'm guessing he would want me to try a whole load of other stuff first. Here, you can get up to three rounds free on the NHS, BUT it depends on where abouts you live, and I think a lot of councils are changing their rules. Some areas already don't offer any free IVF. Interestingly, my friend was telling me the other day about a friend of hers who is currently having IVF. The clinic where she is getting it offers an "egg share" option, so someone who for whatever reason can't have their own eggs pays for the donated eggs, and the person who donates then gets the IVF treatment free of charge. Of course you have to fulfill certain criteria before being able to donate in the first place, and like in France you also have to have counselling beforehand. Kind of nice to know that it could be an option one day.

 

[tbfromlv]

Wow. That is really nice. Our healthcare here covers nothing of fertility. Even some of my blood work my insurance has flagged and is questioning. That's good to know you have options. I hope this coming weekend flies by! I'm anxious to know your next steps!

 

[CowgirlBaby]

Hi lovely ladies. I'm just popping by to say hello hope everyone is doing well and gets their BFP's soon!

I'm waiting to TTC number 1 too :3 my rainbow baby. I had a MC at 12 weeks, getting back into TTC now, though not the way I had intended too :3

According to my tracking app. O starts tomorrow :3

 

[steph1607]

Yeah it is very good. Obviously I've paid for nothing so far. I think we all do really take the NHS for granted. I've never been one to complain about the NHS because I have seen it do some great things which don't leave people bankrupt! I guess the only downside is that waiting times can be crazy and they don't have the funds to offer some things. But of course if you're able to you can always go private anyway.

Hi Cowgirl, really sorry to hear about the miscarriage

Ooh exciting that O starts tomorrow, good luck for this cycle

 

[CowgirlBaby]

Yeah it is very good. Obviously I've paid for nothing so far. I think we all do really take the NHS for granted. I've never been one to complain about the NHS because I have seen it do some great things which don't leave people bankrupt! I guess the only downside is that waiting times can be crazy and they don't have the funds to offer some things. But of course if you're able to you can always go private anyway.

Hi Cowgirl, really sorry to hear about the miscarriage

Ooh exciting that O starts tomorrow, good luck for this cycle

Thanks Steph I'm praying super hard that I catch this cycle! If not always next cycle but I am praying hard that everyone waiting for their BFP this cycle gets it :3