TTC after Methotrexate shot

[Rachel613]

Leahmsta - Did a DR suggest IUI? Have you seen a fertility specialist yet? I loved going to my FS, it didn't feel like conception was a medical event, because most of the first appointments are testing throughout your cycle. I just wanted to know if something was wrong. I feel like the FS would have you do clomid, before he did IUI....I guess it depends on a thousand other things, but maybe just taking clomid would seem less "medical" to her than IUI. Eitherway.....give her some more time, her desire to have a baby will probably outweigh her caring about whether it's natural or medical.....thats what happened to me when our doctor told us we needed to do IVF (although while he was telling us that I was pregnant and had gotten so naturally). Some natural fertility enhancements I used was baby aspirin, acupuncture, and castor oil packs.....good luck!!!

Jammers....first of all, I would do ANYTHING for Taco Bell and McDonalds right now!! I now only eat Kosher, so I can't have those things but I dream about them So my weekly ultrasounds are for another two weeks and then I get released to my OB/GYN - I already have an appointment

 

[jammers77]

Yay, Rachel!! You're on your way, hon! So anxious to read how things progress with you. I'm sure you and DH are over the moon!

 

[allforthegirl]

How far along are you Rachel? Are things starting to feel real for you yet?

 

[Rachel613]

I 7+2 weeks! Each time we see the ultrasound I am a tiny bit more excited. But I am still just scared to death. I really haven't got excited yet. We told our parents and I thought that would make me more excited but I ended up just getting mad at them because they kept saying congratulations and I was like NOOOO don't say that yet. My husband keeps joking around that I should see a therapist.....but I'm starting to think he might be right! I'm a nut case!!!

How are you all feeling?

 

[allforthegirl]

I have been dealing with a nasty cold that seemed to have gotten worse this morning. So I will be resting and sleeping today!! I think it will feel really real once I see my Dr and get my beta's done.

 

[jammers77]

Rachel, I'm STILL feeling like you do, and it gets better as more time passes. I'm sure it's completely normal after what we've gone through.

 

[Nlinn99]

HI Girls! Such excitement going around this thread lately! Its so nice, and I am hoping to add soon I need some advice, I am going on Monday to see the Reproductive Endo for the first time. Before my appt I am doing an HSG. Any advice or thoughts? I am nervous about pain, blocked tubes, and especially bad news. I told my husband it's like I have PTSD to go to the Doctor these days due to 2 losses so close......

Any advice is greatly appreciated!!!

 

[jammers77]

Some of the ladies here have had HSG. I've heard that it only hurts if your tube has some blockage. I've never gone through it myself though so I can't speak from experience.

 

[Rachel613]

I had some blockage so maybe that is why mine hurt....but it felt like the worst period cramps of my life but only for 1-2 seconds and then it was fine. Take tylenol before! The tell you the results immediately, you can see them on the x-ray, so that was nice to have 0 waiting time. I had my husband come with me, to hold my hand, I am a whimp After it was done I felt totally normal and fine.

Also, I had a blockage at first and then they added more dye, still blocked, and then one final push of dye and it became unblocked. And thank G-d they did, because that was the tube that next cycle gave me my BFP! So it's a great procedure in my book!!!!!

 

[allforthegirl]

What a great out come Rachel!!

 

[Renzalxx]

What fantastic news on here lately... CONGRATULATIONS allforthegirl! So exciting x

 

[allforthegirl]

Thank you so much. Tomorrow is my first apt. I am feeling good that my betas will be fantastic!! My bbs are sooo sore LOL I will take that over MS any day LOL

 

[Nlinn99]

Thanks for all the great advice. HSG went well, it didn't hurt hardly at all, some cramping was all. The best news!! No blockage, and all my lady parts checked out My DH said "look at the screen" to see the dye spill out and I said I can't I'm too scared....hahaha! My appt went well too, we are taking this month off to track ovulation and check progesterone. My RE seems to think I have a hormone problem and too short cycles. Then may start Femara and def. will start TTC again in July!!

 

[pdxmom]

Thanks for all the great advice. HSG went well, it didn't hurt hardly at all, some cramping was all. The best news!! No blockage, and all my lady parts checked out My DH said "look at the screen" to see the dye spill out and I said I can't I'm too scared....hahaha! My appt went well too, we are taking this month off to track ovulation and check progesterone. My RE seems to think I have a hormone problem and too short cycles. Then may start Femara and def. will start TTC again in July!!

wow congrats on the gud results from my hsg... hopefully u will be one of those who get their bfp soon after the hsg... y exactly r u taking this mth off.. if it were me id definitely try this mth as the chances of conceiving go up in the first 3 mths after hsg...

 

[Nlinn99]

Thanks for all the great advice. HSG went well, it didn't hurt hardly at all, some cramping was all. The best news!! No blockage, and all my lady parts checked out My DH said "look at the screen" to see the dye spill out and I said I can't I'm too scared....hahaha! My appt went well too, we are taking this month off to track ovulation and check progesterone. My RE seems to think I have a hormone problem and too short cycles. Then may start Femara and def. will start TTC again in July!!

wow congrats on the gud results from my hsg... hopefully u will be one of those who get their bfp soon after the hsg... y exactly r u taking this mth off.. if it were me id definitely try this mth as the chances of conceiving go up in the first 3 mths after hsg...

The RE is having us wait to get some more test results back. I had some wacky cycles after the MTX and we need to get my progesterone looked at to try to figure out what is causing my multiple losses. I agree with this, because I want to see if there is a problem that can be fixed before trying again

 

[pdxmom]

Thanks for all the great advice. HSG went well, it didn't hurt hardly at all, some cramping was all. The best news!! No blockage, and all my lady parts checked out My DH said "look at the screen" to see the dye spill out and I said I can't I'm too scared....hahaha! My appt went well too, we are taking this month off to track ovulation and check progesterone. My RE seems to think I have a hormone problem and too short cycles. Then may start Femara and def. will start TTC again in July!!

wow congrats on the gud results from my hsg... hopefully u will be one of those who get their bfp soon after the hsg... y exactly r u taking this mth off.. if it were me id definitely try this mth as the chances of conceiving go up in the first 3 mths after hsg...

The RE is having us wait to get some more test results back. I had some wacky cycles after the MTX and we need to get my progesterone looked at to try to figure out what is causing my multiple losses. I agree with this, because I want to see if there is a problem that can be fixed before trying again

Sure thing...makes total sense

 

[Rachel613]

Nlinn, so glad to hear there was no blockage!!!! Great news!!!!! Hope you find out what is going on and its an easy problem to solve! Let us know how all your tests go!!

My progesterone was low and my FS thinks that is why I miscarried my first. So he put me on progesterone at 19DPO, it went from a 9 to a 30 in a week, and then to a 40! So if its progesterone, its such an easy fix!!!!!!

 

[jammers77]

Woot, Nlinn, so glad the HSG revealed clear paths!! You're almost there now!! July is just a short bit away!

 

[Nlinn99]

Woot, Nlinn, so glad the HSG revealed clear paths!! You're almost there now!! July is just a short bit away!

Thanks so much everyone!!! Jammers, you are right it is worth the wait to get this all figured out!!! We are also going on a 10 day Alaska adventure in July so I figure vacation is the best time right? We will be driving to Denali and taking in all the great outdoors!!! I do feel better that I feel I have a plan. It's my control freak nature!!!

 

[allforthegirl]

Well just finished the first apt. It was just really getting my OB history and then going through the next step which is no constant quantitative hCG, but just one hCG and ultra sound in my 6th week, to make sure babe is in the right spot! That is it that is all she wrote. Tomorrow I am the lucky one to have my full panel done plus more because I have blood anti-bodies. Yippee!!

Nlinn99 I am so happy you had such a positive apt!! I am sure they will figure it all out very soon for you!!