TTC after Methotrexate shot

[allforthegirl]

Just wanted to share with ya girls, my lil pickle is 1 year old today!

Beautiful!! Happy Birthday!!

 

[baby_maybe]

Happy birthday to Addison jparr, can't believe it's her birthday already, I remember the countdown to her being born, crazy! She's just beautiful

 

[Gwenylovey]

Just wanted to share with ya girls, my lil pickle is 1 year old today!

Congratulations JPARR and happy birthday to your beautiful little girl! I also just wanted to thank you for starting and continuing to check in on this thread that has given so many of us support and hope during difficult times

 

[LeahMSta]

I love how full of hope and forever babies this thread is this morning. It has put a giant smile on my face just seeing proof that no matter how far away it may seem there is hope. Thank you ladies for sharing. And JPARR, you're daughter is beautiful.

 

[pdxmom]

Happy Birthday to the beautiful addison and like leah said this thread really shows us the light at the end of the tunnel...thanks u ladies

 

[Rachel613]

Is anyone on Clomid? Or ever been on clomid?
My doctor wants me to start next month along with progesterone. Even though I ovulate regularly, he says because of the two miscarriages and my somewhat irregular flow it will help speed things along.
Excited to try it, I've heard a lot of success stories! But a little bit sad that it has come to this....I never thought in a million years we would not get pregnant naturally. But staying positive....who cares how it happens as long as it happens!!!

 

[allforthegirl]

I have heard lots talk about it, but have never used it my self. I don't know much about it at all though. Glad you are getting the support you need right now!!

AFM I should be Oing any day now. As soon as I do only 14 more days until AF and then we are TTC. I am just so happy!! I now know that my DH is getting excited too. Things are falling into place, I love it!!

 

[pdxmom]

Is anyone on Clomid? Or ever been on clomid?
My doctor wants me to start next month along with progesterone. Even though I ovulate regularly, he says because of the two miscarriages and my somewhat irregular flow it will help speed things along.
Excited to try it, I've heard a lot of success stories! But a little bit sad that it has come to this....I never thought in a million years we would not get pregnant naturally. But staying positive....who cares how it happens as long as it happens!!!

Hey Rachel...i was on clomid for both my pregnancies...though i was ovulating it was not gud enuf and with a 50mg dose i was gud...the first pregnancy i got preggers on the 4th round of clomid and in the 2nd with the 1st round...i love tht drug...didnt give me any side effects just a slight headache just the first mth... go for it... u have u go the clear to start trying after this cycle???

 

[pdxmom]

I have heard lots talk about it, but have never used it my self. I don't know much about it at all though. Glad you are getting the support you need right now!!

AFM I should be Oing any day now. As soon as I do only 14 more days until AF and then we are TTC. I am just so happy!! I now know that my DH is getting excited too. Things are falling into place, I love it!!

yayyy tht your almost there...i can imagine how excited u r...tho i can start ttc only from end of next mth im already excited tht 2 mths will b done in a week....

 

[Rachel613]

Is anyone on Clomid? Or ever been on clomid?
My doctor wants me to start next month along with progesterone. Even though I ovulate regularly, he says because of the two miscarriages and my somewhat irregular flow it will help speed things along.
Excited to try it, I've heard a lot of success stories! But a little bit sad that it has come to this....I never thought in a million years we would not get pregnant naturally. But staying positive....who cares how it happens as long as it happens!!!

Hey Rachel...i was on clomid for both my pregnancies...though i was ovulating it was not gud enuf and with a 50mg dose i was gud...the first pregnancy i got preggers on the 4th round of clomid and in the 2nd with the 1st round...i love tht drug...didnt give me any side effects just a slight headache just the first mth... go for it... u have u go the clear to start trying after this cycle???

haha "I love that drug" - it sounds like it worked amazingly for you! Wow! That's great to hear! I didn't realize you already had kids! (I'm sure you mentioned it, but I am having a spacey kind of day) How old are they?

I'm nervous to even say this, as I know people have strong opinions about it, but yes he gave us the go ahead to TTC again. I took everyone's comments seriously and actually got a second opinion from another Fertility Specialist, after several tests he agreed with my FS's plan. I hope everyone will support our decision to do as the doctor says!

 

[pdxmom]

Is anyone on Clomid? Or ever been on clomid?
My doctor wants me to start next month along with progesterone. Even though I ovulate regularly, he says because of the two miscarriages and my somewhat irregular flow it will help speed things along.
Excited to try it, I've heard a lot of success stories! But a little bit sad that it has come to this....I never thought in a million years we would not get pregnant naturally. But staying positive....who cares how it happens as long as it happens!!!

Hey Rachel...i was on clomid for both my pregnancies...though i was ovulating it was not gud enuf and with a 50mg dose i was gud...the first pregnancy i got preggers on the 4th round of clomid and in the 2nd with the 1st round...i love tht drug...didnt give me any side effects just a slight headache just the first mth... go for it... u have u go the clear to start trying after this cycle???

haha "I love that drug" - it sounds like it worked amazingly for you! Wow! That's great to hear! I didn't realize you already had kids! (I'm sure you mentioned it, but I am having a spacey kind of day) How old are they?

I'm nervous to even say this, as I know people have strong opinions about it, but yes he gave us the go ahead to TTC again. I took everyone's comments seriously and actually got a second opinion from another Fertility Specialist, after several tests he agreed with my FS's plan. I hope everyone will support our decision to do as the doctor says!

Unfortunately i dont have kids...i lost both pregnancies...its really great tht your doc gave u the go ahead...everyone is different and have their own opinions but u have to make your decision...can u tell me the tests tht your doc ran to give u the go ahead...the reason i ask is bcos i have my doc appointment tomorrow and we r goin to talk abt wats next... mayb i can aks him to run some tests for me as well... then ill be dtd too

 

[Rachel613]

pdxmom - I am so sorry, what a stupid question of me to ask!! I think I was confusing you with someone else and am so busy I didn't put two and two together. I am a jerk. SOOOO sorry!!

I will ask them which tests they ran when they did the blood work....but the main test was the HSG. Whenever I see the doctor I forget all my questions I want to ask him, its so frustrating. But I will try to remember to ask next time!!

 

[pdxmom]

pdxmom - I am so sorry, what a stupid question of me to ask!! I think I was confusing you with someone else and am so busy I didn't put two and two together. I am a jerk. SOOOO sorry!!

I will ask them which tests they ran when they did the blood work....but the main test was the HSG. Whenever I see the doctor I forget all my questions I want to ask him, its so frustrating. But I will try to remember to ask next time!!

Dont stress over it...its fine... do u remember whether your doc check for your folate levels??

 

[Rachel613]

I have no idea. Usually they just take me blood and I don't even know what its for. But now that I am saying all this out loud, it sounds ridiculous that i don't ask what its for and the results. I just know that they tell me if they results are not normal. But I can ask them! Why do you ask about that? Do you think there is something wrong with your folate levels?

 

[pdxmom]

I have no idea. Usually they just take me blood and I don't even know what its for. But now that I am saying all this out loud, it sounds ridiculous that i don't ask what its for and the results. I just know that they tell me if they results are not normal. But I can ask them! Why do you ask about that? Do you think there is something wrong with your folate levels?

Oh basically y i ask is bcos mtx shot basically depletes our body of folate and therefore we r asked to wait the certain amt of time to try again...now tht your doc has given u the go ahead i was just wondering if i shud ask my doc too to check my folate as u and me had got the shot on the same day 25th feb...

 

[allforthegirl]

Rachel613 weren't your numbers really low and they only geave you a single shot though right? Also Your FS told you to continue to take folic acid while on the MTX right? What pdxmom and I are wondering is there is a chance that our number went back to a normal level early. I know you trust your FS so if you feel comfortable with trying again there is nothing wrong with that, we all have to take that chance that no matter when we try that we may MC again.

 

[pdxmom]

Actually i think rachel had 2 shots...the second a week after her first...
i on the other had have had just one shot....the reason im asking abt the folic levels is bcos if her has actually gone up so well which will b great then mine shud too cos i got my first shot on the same day as she did.... then mayb i can think of ttc from later next mth instead of waiting till the end of june to start

 

[allforthegirl]

Man I must be the one having a nutty day... sorry my brain is off.... too many stories to keep track of for my brain That makes sense pdxmom. So you only had one shot? I had two shots on the first day. That is why I am going to wait the full three cycles, plus we get to go spa-ing during my fertile time, kind of celebration. If I was like you then I would ask for a folate test. It doesn't hurt, and least you will know where you stand!!

 

[Rachel613]

I have no idea. Usually they just take me blood and I don't even know what its for. But now that I am saying all this out loud, it sounds ridiculous that i don't ask what its for and the results. I just know that they tell me if they results are not normal. But I can ask them! Why do you ask about that? Do you think there is something wrong with your folate levels?

Oh basically y i ask is bcos mtx shot basically depletes our body of folate and therefore we r asked to wait the certain amt of time to try again...now tht your doc has given u the go ahead i was just wondering if i shud ask my doc too to check my folate as u and me had got the shot on the same day 25th feb...

ohhh ok I see! Yes he told me to take folic acid, I didn't put the two together....folate = folic acid. Seriously had a crazy day!! whewww glad its over!!! Yes PDX is right, I had two shots. But again, I'm not sure if they checked my folate levels. All i know is that my FS and the second opinion doc did blood work and ultrasound and gave me the go ahead. I asked my doctor several questions about effecting eggs, if the mtx is still in my system, etc. and he assured me it was all good. I really don't know why there is a difference in opinion with my doctor vs. ALL the other doctors. But it wouldn't hurt PDX to ask for the folate check. I told my doctor I wanted a second opinion because all my friends doctors said you HAD to wait 3 months, he understood. At the end of the day, we are their customers, they usually should do what you ask!!

Again, I really don't want to upset anyone.....this is not my opinion, I am simply just doing what the doctor said was ok to do. I am not in any way saying the other doctors are wrong, if anything I am concerned they are right which is why I asked another doctor. Right now, I feel best putting all my eggs in his basket! haha no pun intended although works great in this situation

 

[pdxmom]

its great tht uve got the go ahead rachel...im really happy for u...ill make to to speak to my doc abt all of this tomorrow... do any of girls have anything i should definitely ask my doc abt??im just trying to get my questions together...any advise wud b appreciated