TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[steph1607]

Morning all!

Looking forward to your update CT

TB, I hope you do O earlier than CD19/20. Although I don't know that increased Clomid necessarily means O'ing earlier? I'm very likely wrong on that one though.

Dream, hope you're enjoying your evenings with hubby

Amber, we're all thinking of you

Sunny, what's the deal with you at the moment?

AFM, a bit of a turn up for the books yesterday afternoon - 14 months after coming off the pill, I think my period may have come! We noticed yesterday after we had sex and looked down at the erm, escaped fluids on the bed Sorry, so grim I know! I undoubtedly have period pains this morning, and some old blood/clotting type stuff, so I'll see what today brings, but I'm pretty sure it is actually a period. Who knew!

 

[tbfromlv]

Steph- if that's the case, I'm a little irritated my doctor would increase for no reason. I'll have to talk to her. she isn't an RE, just an ob.
First Af in 14 months??? That's crazy! So could you concieve on your own if you O? This is news!

CT-good luck

Sunny- hope those test results come today

 

[steph1607]

TB, I'm probably coming at it from a different perspective really - I saw it as you only increase the dosage if you don't O, but that's only because that's what they tried to do with me. I'm sure you doctor knows what they're doing, but if it's bugging you then go ahead and check. Sorry for throwing confusion into the mix!

I phoned my IVF clinic to let them know. We discussed at my appointment two weeks ago about how most women go on the pill prior to beginning IVF so their cycles can be synced up and timed properly, but we figured I wouldn't need to as I didn't have periods. But they said as long as it continues properly and it isn't just spotting then they want me to start it, so they're sending out a prescription for me to start on Wednesday. I really hope my body doesn't start going crazy again with yet more crappy hormones!

 

[CTgirl]

Wow Steph, that's exciting news! 14 months is a long time! Was that after coming off BCPs? Sorry, I don't know your whole story (only know from when I came on the forum). But it's a good thing right?

 

[steph1607]

Yep, nothing since stopping the pill. I didn't start until I was 17 though, and even then I would go months on end without a period, and then I went on the pill just before I turned 19. I have very bad ovaries

A little apprehensive about going back on the pill on Wednesday, I know it's standard IVF protocol, but I really don't want any nasty side effects. I didn't have any with the pill I was on originally so fingers crossed.

How are you feeling CT??

 

[CTgirl]

Wow that's quite something! Sorry you're experiencing this Hopefully the pill they put you on is a light one with minimal side effects!

Doctor just phoned - blood tests confirm a positive I've been cramping slightly and still spotting a bit but she said it's nothing to worry about as long as the spotting is brown (TMI!). I asked her whether I should go again in a few days to check that my HCG is doubling but she said no, it will just be undue worry. So I feel better now. It's still scary though and am hoping this little poppyseed sticks!

 

[steph1607]

Haha CT, do you not remember my insemination stories? I am the queen of TMI! Using the word "brown" does not even come close

Huge congratulations, such lovely news, you and hubby must be on cloud 9 at the moment

 

[CTgirl]

Haha, true Steph!

To be honest, we are more shocked than anything right now and a bit freaked out (in a good, laugh at our anxiety way). We are so so so lucky to have conceived so quickly, but we expected it to take longer. Now we have to get our minds off "It will take a while" to "Wow, we're having a baby!" Every now and then I get butterflies and am really excited and then the next moment reality hits and I start worrying about the near and distant future. I'm a worrier!!! But I do know and appreciate how lucky we are. We told my mom yesterday and she is SO excited and it made it so much more real. We are telling my brother too and my two best friends, but that's all. I want them to know so I have support (other than you guys) if this little one doesn't stick.

So funny, everyone was drinking on Saturday and we have a work function tomorrow and I've had to say I'm not drinking because I'm on heavy painkillers for my back pain (I pulled a muscle last weekend). Little do they know all I can take is panado! Hehe

 

[Dream143r]

Hi Girls,

I love that everyone is so invested in my BD'ing. lol

We've been going every other day. Plan is to go tonight Tuesday and Wednesday. Then call it a wrap.

Interestingly enough I'm really not stressing this cycle. I'm more focused on lifestyle changes to get healthy and stay healthy. At first I thought I would use this as a way to trick myself into focusing on something other that TTC but there's really no 'trick', I'm feeling great and much more relaxed. If it doesn't happen this cycle I'll always feel a little bummed but I'm totally fine if it doesn't too. Just means we'll try again in Sept. Maybe because I've always secretly planned a Sept-June baby in my mind.

 

[CTgirl]

Dream you should check out Jessicasepel.com. She's an Australian nutritionist and she is fantastic! I bought her online programme too and it's really helping me stay on track with eating healthily and cooking good, whole food. She has loads of recipes and tips on her site - and her food is SO good! Some of the most delicious food I've tasted. Try her lemon and rosemary chicken and her broccoli mash. So. Damn. Good!

 

[Dream143r]

Yummy sounds great, I'll def check her out. Thanks.

 

[SunnyBe]

Poppyseed Love it CT! Are you going to keep temping for a few days to make sure it's a sticky one? After that I wouldn't bother with it. How did your hubby react? Did you test while he was there? Did you tell anyone else yet? So exciting! I hope we'll all soon follow and turn this thread into a bump buddies thread

Dream, today might be O day for you right? I hope the lifestyle changes and the relaxed approach do the trick!

Tb, how was the eclipse? We were only at ~80% and already thought that was cool! We're thinking of traveling to see the full eclipse in 2024. Any sign of O?

Steph, CONGRATS on AF Will you be on the same pill as you were before you stopped? I hope the side effects are minimal.

Amber, how are things on your end

I'm still waiting on my blood results! I've never waited more than 24 hours. I can officially contact the lab tomorrow (7 days after) and request they look into it, so I think I'll just go ahead and do that. Pretty nervous about it though. What if my AMH is way too low, or my FSH is through the roof. We just embraced the fact that we'll probably be doing IVF... what if that isn't even an option anymore... Plenty of stuff to feed the worrier in me lol

 

[tbfromlv]

Steph- you're right I probably freaked out momentarily for no reason lol!

Ct- great news!!!

Sunny- the Eclipse was so cool! We were at 96% so it got sunset like dark. The night time insects all started making noises and the street lights came on- my students loved that! I'd love to travel to the 2024 one. I want to be in the path of totality after seeing videos!

Negative OPK this morning. No signs of O yet. I have one digital opk left which will give me a 4 day (at least) window and yesterday was low. I will wait until Thursday or Friday (if I don't o) to take the digital one. FX'd it's sooner than later!

 

[steph1607]

Oh Sunny, sound like you have been driving yourself crazy. Of course it is possible that some of your levels aren't optimal, but it would be extremely unlikely that you wouldn't even be able to try IVF, let alone other treatments that might come before that. Definitely give them a call today, sounds like you desperately need some answers, even if they are not quite what you have hoped for. But, I am convinced that no matter what the results say, there will be an option for you both.

TB, I am so jealous of you getting to see the eclipse! What age kids do you teach?

I can't remember what pill they said they prescribe, but hopefully the prescription will come today and DH can get the tablets on his way to work so I can start tomorrow morning.

 

[CTgirl]

Sunny, that must be so frustrating! Try not to worry yet though - as Steph said, there will definitely be options for you.

TB, eclipse sounds so cool!

AFM, Sunny you asked about finding out. He wasn't there when I did the first two tests, so I made a card that said You + Me on the front, with = 3 inside and I stuck the test on the inside of the card too. He couldn't believe it! He was shocked and happy at the same time. He kept doing that panicked laugh hehe. I then went and got the digi and did that with him there. He kept peeking before me! We told my mom on Sunday - it was her birthday last week so I told her we had the rest of her present. She opened the grandma card I bought her and was so confused. Inside I wrote "Dear granny, I can't wait to meet you. I'll be able to celebrate your birthday with you next year. Love Baby H. She flipped! Jumped up and down, screamed, cried. It was very emotional. Told my brother yesterday and he also got so excited and lifted me in the air. My nephews kept asking why he was so excited lol. Cuties. Also told one of my best friends last night who lives in the Netherlands. She started crying too. Will tell my other best mate as soon as I see her. Then we're keeping quiet. As I said before, just wanted my closest people to know in case this little one doesn't stick.

I've broken out badly - pimples all over my face. Haven't had it this bad since I was a teenager! I also have severe back pain but the doctor told me I can't even use muscle gel as it could be dangerous. So hot water bottles and panado it is.

My first scan is booked for 7 September. We do the first one quite early here - 6/7 weeks (I will be 7 weeks). Then a foetal assessment at 13 weeks and another big scan at 20 weeks. It's optional to do scans in between them. DH has already started calling me his baby mama lol.

 

[tbfromlv]

Sunny- there's lots of other things you would want to try before IVF. Just take it one step at a time. But I would definitely call today to see what the results are. Try not to worry about what the tests might show! I understand though, when I was waiting for my tests I researched each one and figured I would have all kinds of crappy numbers. Ended up being my numbers were fine. Keep us posted!

Steph I teach 9-10 year olds 4th grade. It is so fun with this age group. They are coming into their own personalities and they are funny and independent but still love school.

 

[Dream143r]

Sunny - you were right. By the looks of this morning's temp it seems I did O yesterday. My only concern is I had no fertile CM this cycle. No EW and no Watery.... that's gotta be bad. We also didn't use pre-seed like we did last cycle. I dunno, not feeling super optimistic about this cycle at all. Only time will tell though. We shall see.

I know obviously easier said than done, but try not to worry about the blood test results too much.

TB - hope that O comes soon!

CT - Baby Momma - I love it, so cute.

 

[AmberR]

Sunny- hope you get the results soon and get some answers!

Dream- I know this may not be terribly reassuring but I didnt have any fertile CM during the cycle I conceived.

Tb- I got to see the eclipse too! Only briefly as I was working but it was pretty amazing! How fun it must have been to watch with your 4th grade students

CT- that is just too adorable! Can't wait to see your scan pictures!

Steph- I hope you don't have any bad side effects from the pills.

I had an appt with my midwife and have decided to wait it out at this point. We are checking my HCG levels again and as long as they continue to drop my body should get the hint soon. They dropped last week so hopefully that trend will continue, I just want it to be over with already! If nothing happens within 1-2 weeks then I will have to try medication or get a d&c.

 

[Toadly]

Heya! Hope you don't mind if I join in? Need some people to talk to during the tww! 😫
I am 4dpo today! Already getting my usual pms symptoms though so not hopeful this cycle! Where are you all in your cycles?

 

[SunnyBe]

Got my blood results today (after submitting the "where the hell are my results" form online) and it looks pretty good

I know there are a lot of other options before considering IVF, but I always thought we'd have at least the option to try IVF. I'd be devastated if that wouldn't even be an option due to premature menopause. Luckily, that does not seem to be the case at all!

AMH was right on the upper end of "optimal fertility", any higher would be an indicator of PCOS. My LH and FSH were both nice and low as well, and the ratio does not favor PCOS at all. Estradiol, Progesterone, Prolactin, TSH and T4 were all in the middle of all ranges as well. So I couldn't be happier to be honest! DH was very relieved as well but is now convinced he's the problem. We both worry too much His SA is this Friday and we should find out pretty soon after.

Tb, ahhh perfect I'm glad you got to enjoy it! I really hope we'll get to travel with our kids to see the full eclipse in 2024 haha. Your temps are getting lower so I hope that means that your estrogen is peaking and you'll soon have your LH surge. Waiting (whether during the TWW or to O) is the worst!

Ct, loved hearing about how your hubby and your family responded! Only two-ish weeks left until your scan, wow Sorry about the acne and back pain. Hope it'll get better soon. Morning sickness will be here before you now it lol.

Steph, how is AF? How does the matching thing work exactly? What's the donor to receiver ratio? I wonder how long that usually takes.

Dream, yay for O! I only had stretchy EW CM 2 or 3 times during the past 9 cycles. I was pretty worried I was out those cycles but I found plenty of women who still conceived with less fertile CM. It will be something I'm going to bring up with my OBGYN when I see her though, just to get her thoughts on it.

Amber, so sorry to hear that. I hope your body will take care of it by itself. Must be so hard Are you getting some emotional support from DH/family?

Welcome Toadly! How long have you been trying? When is AF due?