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[alicatt]

Angel! Sorry I was at the Dr's when reading your update, and didn't want to type too much on my phone (it gets very tedious)!

So can you explain what all of these things are?

So here is now my WTT protocol;
High Dose FA
High Dose Vit D (added myself thanks to Tasha)
Pregnacare conception
Omega 3 (thanks Lee for that tip)
LDA
Agnus Castus for my cycles

I have no idea what FA or pregnacare or LDA are. I know what Agnus Castus is, we call that Vitex here.

I am so happy that you are making progress!!! That your RMC followed up with your GP and they are now working together to get things done! Since we know you have no issues getting pregnant, I'm not sure that being on metformin will help? It usually helps one get pregnant. Your issue is keeping it, which is where the progesterone and the clexane will come in. Celexane is an anticoagulant which will stop your body from clotting and cutting off the blood supply to the baby. Progestrone will keep your uterus nice and thick and welcoming for baby. I think this is excellent!! YAY!

I've never heard of a hysteroscomy, but I have heard of a hysteroscopy (actually I even googled a hysteroscomy but it didn't come up with anything), so I think you are probably scheduled for a hysteroscopy. I've had 2 of those, by 2 different Dr's (one in Canada to unblock my tube) and another here to make sure my uterus was healthy and shaped properly. I guess there is a lot to be said about the shape, and how it is tilted etc. It helps determine whether you will be able to carry a baby to term. Plus I guess things can change over time? Things like fibroids, polyps, or even after having a child, things can be altered. So I'm sure they just want to make sure everything is A OK down there! It is a little uncomfortable (luckily I was out for the second one). But you can do it!! I would think that the genetic testing is rather simple, they just take your blood, or maybe a cheek swab and run it.

As for moving to North America. I think your chances are better in Canada. The US is a difficult place to emigrate to. I should know! I did it. I had to have a job and it had to be on the list of approved jobs according to the NAFTA treaty (which is only between Canada and the US). If you are trying to emigrate from another country it is even more difficult. You will have to find a company that will sponsor your visa and it has to be a professional type position (or if you have $500K USD that you want to invest in the US, you can get a Green Card that way too I believe). I think that is why you see so many foreigners opening chain restaurants, they have the money and it is an easy way to come to the US for them. Your chances for emigrating to Canada are much better I believe, plus the social programs will be much better there than in the US. I don't know exactly what you would have to do however to emigrate to Canada, as I am Canadian! LOL.

Angel, I'm excited for you, even if your work situation and money situation is a little tight right now, I feel good vibes!

 

[alicatt]

Good morning ladies! Lots of sunshine here in NY today. Ali I am praying for you big time. Coy - how are you feeling?


Afm, I had a 6mo post-op appt for my foot and the dr gave me a night splint. My tendons are so tight, this contraption passively stretches my foot and calf. I hope it helps.

Temp went up a smidge to 98.81. I am 7dpo/cd23 and calling my dr to see if I should have a progesterone test. Af could come anywhere from Wed-Sun...praying she stays away for good. How's my chart looking? Should I expecting a dip regardless if it's implantation or af coming? Or should it just keep going or flatline?

Oh ya, I meant to answer that question of yours from last week. The test is called the 21 day progesterone test, but it is only called that because if you have a perfect cycle it would fall on day 21. Since not all people ovulate on day 14, it is not always accurate to test on day 21, so the best time to test is 7-8 dpo. The testing is 2-fold, as women age our progesterone levels drop and our LP gets a little shorter each year as we move towards menopause. So we sometimes need a little help in that arena. The test will show you 1) if you ovulated and 2) if you need a little help in that regard. They want to see it above 10, but better to be above 15 for ovulation. To sustain a pregnancy however a little higher is preferrable, like over 20. Also if you are not pregnant this month, pay attention to the length of your LP, cause if it stays at 12 days or gets any shorter you probably should get some progesterone supplementation to lengthen it a bit. Wouldn't want that little embryo to just start to implant on day 11 or 12 only to be flushed out too soon!

Let us know what your Dr says!! He/She may want to wait another month or 2, you know how they are so cautious!!

 

[alicatt]

As for me, I am strangely upbeat today. Maybe the rainbow? Maybe the knowledge that I can try again! Course my Mom just about fell over this morning when we were chatting, I guess she was thinking that trying again was another $5000, I was like, umm.. try $15,000! She was like OMG! How do women afford this time and time again? I said I don't know, but could only think that it was because we were in Boca Raton? It is a very wealthy community. Maybe he just assumes that all women that live in South Florida are made of money? I'm sure they will give me a discount for round 2, in fact i will ensure they give me a discount!!!
So if it is a negative this afternoon, I will make an appointment for sometime in the next 2 weeks and will talk to my FS and find out what he feels would be my best course of action. On another thread (an IVF thread) they were suggesting that now that my FS has seen how I respond, he can better tailor the meds, and that will help a lot! Also, they recommended DHEA and CoQ10 and Royal Jelly (bee pollen) and something called Maca Root as all being good for the promotion of healthy ovaries. That plus exercise, and massage/acupuncture to get the blood flowing to your female organs will improve your ovarian response greatly. Plus it is important that you do this all for 2 months and on the 3rd month you do the cycle. Reason being is that your follicles/eggs take 3 months to mature, and so by starting now, and doing the cycle in December, the eggs that are just developing now will be the ones we stimulate in December. Or at least that is the thought process.

WHEW! So much happening on this thread, and it is all good!

Coy? How are you feeling today? Is babes going to come today? I hope!!!

to everyone else!!!

 

[jm1355]

Sometimes I feel so out of the loop. There are so many acronyms that I am not familiar with. So, if I don't respond, it is because I haven't a clue as to what ya'll are talking about. bahahaha!!

 

[alicatt]

Sometimes I feel so out of the loop. There are so many acronyms that I am not familiar with. So, if I don't respond, it is because I haven't a clue as to what ya'll are talking about. bahahaha!!

You can just ask! That is what I do! Figure that way I can learn

 

[Babywhisperer]

Good morning ladies! Lots of sunshine here in NY today. Ali I am praying for you big time. Coy - how are you feeling?


Afm, I had a 6mo post-op appt for my foot and the dr gave me a night splint. My tendons are so tight, this contraption passively stretches my foot and calf. I hope it helps.

Temp went up a smidge to 98.81. I am 7dpo/cd23 and calling my dr to see if I should have a progesterone test. Af could come anywhere from Wed-Sun...praying she stays away for good. How's my chart looking? Should I expecting a dip regardless if it's implantation or af coming? Or should it just keep going or flatline?

Oh ya, I meant to answer that question of yours from last week. The test is called the 21 day progesterone test, but it is only called that because if you have a perfect cycle it would fall on day 21. Since not all people ovulate on day 14, it is not always accurate to test on day 21, so the best time to test is 7-8 dpo. The testing is 2-fold, as women age our progesterone levels drop and our LP gets a little shorter each year as we move towards menopause. So we sometimes need a little help in that arena. The test will show you 1) if you ovulated and 2) if you need a little help in that regard. They want to see it above 10, but better to be above 15 for ovulation. To sustain a pregnancy however a little higher is preferrable, like over 20. Also if you are not pregnant this month, pay attention to the length of your LP, cause if it stays at 12 days or gets any shorter you probably should get some progesterone supplementation to lengthen it a bit. Wouldn't want that little embryo to just start to implant on day 11 or 12 only to be flushed out too soon!

Let us know what your Dr says!! He/She may want to wait another month or 2, you know how they are so cautious!!

Thanks, spoke to my dr at NYU and he said to hold off. He told me to track my lp for 2 more months and see what happens. He also gave me the name of a RE and she is supposed to be wonderful and very proactive, also at NYU. I love my dr he is very thorough, just wish he took insurance.

How are you doing? You do sound upbeat.

Where is Coy?? Full moon get her?

 

[alicatt]

Thanks, spoke to my dr at NYU and he said to hold off. He told me to track my lp for 2 more months and see what happens. He also gave me the name of a RE and she is supposed to be wonderful and very proactive, also at NYU. I love my dr he is very thorough, just wish he took insurance.

How are you doing? You do sound upbeat.

Where is Coy?? Full moon get her?

Good plan. May as well track it for a while. Then I would go see the RE/FS they will be much better at running the tests, and helping you if you need it.

I'm just in a Zen place now. I am OK with whatever the results may be. If I'm pregnant then AWESOME! But if it didn't work, then I will regroup and try again around Christmas.

 

[jm1355]

Ali, I think I can feel your smile all the way in Texas!! I'm glad your are in a positive state-of-mind!!

 

[JandK]

Glad you are staying positive Alicatt. I am slowly coming to the conclusion that no matter what I do in the way of timing or charting or what supplement I take its in Gods hands.

 

[jm1355]

Glad you are staying positive Alicatt. I am slowly coming to the conclusion that no matter what I do in the way of timing or charting or what supplement I take its in Gods hands.

I agree with you!! God is in full control. I've heard that if you want to make God laugh, just tell him YOUR plans!!

 

[alicatt]

Ali, I think I can feel your smile all the way in Texas!! I'm glad your are in a positive state-of-mind!!

Is it that big? LOL. It isn't that I'm happy, I'm just not desolate like I was yesterday. My Mom helped me with that. So did talking with Matt, the ex bf. He is a great guy, and I do have feelings for him, but he is a functioning alcoholic and that is why we broke up about 4 years ago. He has since gotten better with his intake, but I fear that he has caused his body too much stress over the years. Still, we are great friends, and I do care for him deeply. So him being a father figure would be OK (if he were sober) but I'm not sure I want his they might swim in circles!!!
The rainbow certainly brightened my mood. That somehow made me feel like all was right in the world. Plus the song they were playing in the Dr's office was one I really love called Some Nights, by Fun. It inspires me to give of my heart and be caring and generous to others. Even the evil man that has his office on the floor below my office was no match for my smile this morning. I smiled and said good morning, he was a little shocked and mumbled back to me, hello.

 

[alicatt]

Glad you are staying positive Alicatt. I am slowly coming to the conclusion that no matter what I do in the way of timing or charting or what supplement I take its in Gods hands.

I'm certainly trying to stay positive. I wasn't so positive a few days ago, just ask the others here.. LOL. I was a basketcase!

I hope you are staying positive too. Have you tried any supplements?
I was on a IVF thread that suggested CoQ10, DHEA, Royal Jelly (bee pollen), Maca, Vitex, and well I'm sure there are many others! Some feel it helped them achieve better follicular response so maybe that is something you might want to look into? They said that they had to take it for 90 days though before it would make a difference in your egg quality.

 

[TerriLou]

Whew, just spent most of the afternoon reading again. When I get on my computer, its usually only for short times. The battery on my phone isn't very good, so if I check out BnB on there, it soon dies.

I've been super busy just lately, not having a minute to myself. Still stressing that I'm on CD60 and still haven't ovulated. Once I've started AF, I'm going to call my doctors office and book an appointment. I'm going to be more assertive this time though. Surely there'll be something they can do for someone at my age having this problem.

Ali, I'm so excited, waiting for your news. I know you have a great back up plan now, but we can still all be hopeful for this time round. All the symptoms you mentioned seemed very pregnancy like. As its been mentioned previously, some ladies have taken a long time to register a BFP, I wonder if its due to all the extra hormones you've been taking.

I was working at home today, suddenly I was disconnected from the server at lunch time, so I called the office and there was a lot of noise in the background. Basically, the whole system had gone down, so no work was getting done. I've spent all afternoon occasionally trying to log on to the system and not being able to, so I've just sat and read through about a weeks worth of posts on here to catch up. I have to go into the office tomorrow, which takes 1.5 hours, so I'll be really annoyed if its still down all day, which has happened to us before.

Oh, can you remember, I was stressing the other week that my Sister was pregnant, well, she isn't. I don't know what that phone call was about, but she says she isn't yet.

Angel, its good to see you back, I'm glad you're getting things sorted, I hope your appointment for this week is some good news.

Coy, you are very suspicious in your absense, I hope its good news. I did predict the 30th September, so if it is today, I was pretty darn close eh? Hope you're well and all issues with your Hubby have been sorted out. Your girls sound so cute. I can't believe K fell in the loo - twice!!!

Jess, so 5 weeks until you're contest? How amazing would it be for you to find out you were PG on the day you competed?

Twotogo, Baby, had a look at your charts, looking good! hopefully this will be your cycles.

 

[jm1355]

Ali, I think I can feel your smile all the way in Texas!! I'm glad your are in a positive state-of-mind!!

Is it that big? LOL. It isn't that I'm happy, I'm just not desolate like I was yesterday. My Mom helped me with that. So did talking with Matt, the ex bf. He is a great guy, and I do have feelings for him, but he is a functioning alcoholic and that is why we broke up about 4 years ago. He has since gotten better with his intake, but I fear that he has caused his body too much stress over the years. Still, we are great friends, and I do care for him deeply. So him being a father figure would be OK (if he were sober) but I'm not sure I want his they might swim in circles!!!
The rainbow certainly brightened my mood. That somehow made me feel like all was right in the world. Plus the song they were playing in the Dr's office was one I really love called Some Nights, by Fun. It inspires me to give of my heart and be caring and generous to others. Even the evil man that has his office on the floor below my office was no match for my smile this morning. I smiled and said good morning, he was a little shocked and mumbled back to me, hello.

swimming in circles!! Too funny Ali!! Keep you heart and your mind open to all your possibilities...God can fix any situation...even functioning alcoholics! My dad is living proof of that! I feel very happy for you! Does that sound weird? Oh well, I don't care. It is how I am feeling at the moment.

 

[alicatt]

Ali, I think I can feel your smile all the way in Texas!! I'm glad your are in a positive state-of-mind!!

Is it that big? LOL. It isn't that I'm happy, I'm just not desolate like I was yesterday. My Mom helped me with that. So did talking with Matt, the ex bf. He is a great guy, and I do have feelings for him, but he is a functioning alcoholic and that is why we broke up about 4 years ago. He has since gotten better with his intake, but I fear that he has caused his body too much stress over the years. Still, we are great friends, and I do care for him deeply. So him being a father figure would be OK (if he were sober) but I'm not sure I want his they might swim in circles!!!
The rainbow certainly brightened my mood. That somehow made me feel like all was right in the world. Plus the song they were playing in the Dr's office was one I really love called Some Nights, by Fun. It inspires me to give of my heart and be caring and generous to others. Even the evil man that has his office on the floor below my office was no match for my smile this morning. I smiled and said good morning, he was a little shocked and mumbled back to me, hello.

swimming in circles!! Too funny Ali!! Keep you heart and your mind open to all your possibilities...God can fix any situation...even functioning alcoholics! My dad is living proof of that! I feel very happy for you! Does that sound weird? Oh well, I don't care. It is how I am feeling at the moment.

Oddly enough, me too! You just made me tear up though, but in a good way! I just feel content in knowing that all is well. I have people that love me, and that is enough right now.

 

[jm1355]

Ali, I think I can feel your smile all the way in Texas!! I'm glad your are in a positive state-of-mind!!

Is it that big? LOL. It isn't that I'm happy, I'm just not desolate like I was yesterday. My Mom helped me with that. So did talking with Matt, the ex bf. He is a great guy, and I do have feelings for him, but he is a functioning alcoholic and that is why we broke up about 4 years ago. He has since gotten better with his intake, but I fear that he has caused his body too much stress over the years. Still, we are great friends, and I do care for him deeply. So him being a father figure would be OK (if he were sober) but I'm not sure I want his they might swim in circles!!!
The rainbow certainly brightened my mood. That somehow made me feel like all was right in the world. Plus the song they were playing in the Dr's office was one I really love called Some Nights, by Fun. It inspires me to give of my heart and be caring and generous to others. Even the evil man that has his office on the floor below my office was no match for my smile this morning. I smiled and said good morning, he was a little shocked and mumbled back to me, hello.

swimming in circles!! Too funny Ali!! Keep you heart and your mind open to all your possibilities...God can fix any situation...even functioning alcoholics! My dad is living proof of that! I feel very happy for you! Does that sound weird? Oh well, I don't care. It is how I am feeling at the moment.

Oddly enough, me too! You just made me tear up though, but in a good way! I just feel content in knowing that all is well. I have people that love me, and that is enough right now.

to my Alicatt!!
Sometimes we just have to delight in our happy moments! Run with it! Who knows when that next weepy moment will invade!! Lol!!

 

[twotogo]

Oh, wow! I just had a horribly sharp, double me over pain followed by a gushy feeling. After I undoubled, I ran to the bathroom, and nothing - totally dry (tmi - sorry). I've been having short stabbing pains since then. Ouch! Have any of you ladies experienced this? I don't remember this in my other cycles. My first thought was a chemical pregnancy - but I don't even know if I'm pregnant.

 

[Babywhisperer]

Whew, just spent most of the afternoon reading again. When I get on my computer, its usually only for short times. The battery on my phone isn't very good, so if I check out BnB on there, it soon dies.

I've been super busy just lately, not having a minute to myself. Still stressing that I'm on CD60 and still haven't ovulated. Once I've started AF, I'm going to call my doctors office and book an appointment. I'm going to be more assertive this time though. Surely there'll be something they can do for someone at my age having this problem.

Ali, I'm so excited, waiting for your news. I know you have a great back up plan now, but we can still all be hopeful for this time round. All the symptoms you mentioned seemed very pregnancy like. As its been mentioned previously, some ladies have taken a long time to register a BFP, I wonder if its due to all the extra hormones you've been taking.

I was working at home today, suddenly I was disconnected from the server at lunch time, so I called the office and there was a lot of noise in the background. Basically, the whole system had gone down, so no work was getting done. I've spent all afternoon occasionally trying to log on to the system and not being able to, so I've just sat and read through about a weeks worth of posts on here to catch up. I have to go into the office tomorrow, which takes 1.5 hours, so I'll be really annoyed if its still down all day, which has happened to us before.

Oh, can you remember, I was stressing the other week that my Sister was pregnant, well, she isn't. I don't know what that phone call was about, but she says she isn't yet.

Angel, its good to see you back, I'm glad you're getting things sorted, I hope your appointment for this week is some good news.

Coy, you are very suspicious in your absense, I hope its good news. I did predict the 30th September, so if it is today, I was pretty darn close eh? Hope you're well and all issues with your Hubby have been sorted out. Your girls sound so cute. I can't believe K fell in the loo - twice!!!

Jess, so 5 weeks until you're contest? How amazing would it be for you to find out you were PG on the day you competed?

Twotogo, Baby, had a look at your charts, looking good! hopefully this will be your cycles.

Thanks TL. I'm new to charting so I don't know what to make of it. As for you, 60 days is long. I forget, do you have pcos? I would see the dr sooner rather than later. maybe they can give you something to induce your period. FX'd you get it figured out soon.

 

[jm1355]

Oh, wow! I just had a horribly sharp, double me over pain followed by a gushy feeling. After I undoubled, I ran to the bathroom, and nothing - totally dry (tmi - sorry). I've been having short stabbing pains since then. Ouch! Have any of you ladies experienced this? I don't remember this in my other cycles. My first thought was a chemical pregnancy - but I don't even know if I'm pregnant.

Let's see... 10DPO...Sharp pain...high BBT...all signs of implantation? I think it is very probable!!! FX'd and prayers prayed for you!!

 

[alicatt]

Oh, wow! I just had a horribly sharp, double me over pain followed by a gushy feeling. After I undoubled, I ran to the bathroom, and nothing - totally dry (tmi - sorry). I've been having short stabbing pains since then. Ouch! Have any of you ladies experienced this? I don't remember this in my other cycles. My first thought was a chemical pregnancy - but I don't even know if I'm pregnant.

WOW! I don't know? I just had a really sharp pain around the middle right side. The place that I have been getting funky pains over the past few days. I have no idea what that is either.

Could it be pregnancy related? Maybe it is implantation?


I keep having waves of nausea, at first I thought it was just nerves, but I am not feeling nervous anymore, I'm quite calm and just working away. In fact I can't believe it is already almost 2pm! So hmm.. maybe my body was just a late bloomer, IDK?