TTC IN MAY THROUGH FRIENDSHIP AND SUPPORT
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NicoleM - May 1

TANYA, poor baby! I hope Josh is feeling better soon - I know it's breaking your heart to see him that way. NATASHA and JAMIE, thanks for the encouragement! I need it today. POOH - so glad to see you! Feel free to vent if you feel like it. We all do! LOL! I hope your DH comes around and thanks so much for praying for all of us.............................Well, I did the hcg shot. I hardly felt the needle at all, but the spot on my tummy was pretty burny/achy for about 10 minutes. That was about it - no problem! I think DH will be glad he didn't have to do it. My only other complaint is the needle was SO small that it took forever to inject the 1cc. It was only 30 ga. Maybe next time I can at least get a 25 ga so it will go a little quicker. They are still tiny. Well, I'm off to run some errands. TTYL

 

mommy2josh - May 1

Ok, I am back. ((((((Robyn))))), if the procedure and the delay that follows will prevent a mc and will give you a better chance of conception, then do it. Dont cry because its only time. I know how you had your heart set on doing it earlier. Stay strong, we love you and will take you through this. Natasha, i will be praying for your BFP. Try not to test for a few more days. 1 grade already? How old is Cameron? Josh will be going to K in September. I know how you feel about feeling that it will never happen for you, I feel the same way. Never thought that I would have 6 or more year difference between the kids. Does DS ask for a sibling? Josh constantly asking for a baby sister. Especially since he saw my SIL preggers couple of weeks ago at her baby shower. Christine we are here for you babe. Feel free to spill your feeling anytime. You can never possibly bring us down, but we on the other hand can offer you our shoulders and strenghth. Hope everything works itself out. I hope it has nothing to do with what your FIL was ranting about. ((((hugs)))). NicoleM, how are you holding up? Did you start with the OPKs? Good luck. Rhonda thinking of you. Jen, adoption is great if you are up for it. There are plenty of kids who need homes. You had that dream probably because its on your mind. Hello to everyone else. I'll be back later. Love yas.

 

na25 - May 1

Hey girls, I am back from Cameron's school :) he was so happy that I came. As you can tell I have a day off today since I have to work SAT :( Mommy to Josh :) I am in the same boots. Cameron is 6 now...born in March 2001...Yes, he always asks about having a sibling. Actually he wants two babies :) ....I wish, all I can say:)! Nicole M now baby dance as much as you can :):) KATT, Robyn, wannabemom, , everybody,,,,Have A Nice Day!

 

Katt - May 1

Wow it sure is busy here today! ROBYN_ Sorry, I just caught your question - Man do I wish I was numbed!! I think that was what the Lortabs were for - NOT! My RE does mine as well. He won't let the Radiologists do it either! I had a lot of the same feelingings NicoleM did and dizziness afterwards. NICOLEM_ My RE totally said because I O regularly and have normal cycles that I do not need to use Clomid. He was actually a bit taken as to why the OB put me on it in the first place. My suggestion if you O regularly and your dh's count is good is to jump into IUI no meds. OR maybe try my Alternative Doctor's approach with the progesterone cream? CHRISTINE_ Happy to hear Ryne is doing good. We're strong, lean on us. That is what we are here for. Feel free to Email me if you need to vent(((((hugs))))) TANYA_ Awe poor Josh, it sounds like he is in agony - so do you. I sure hope y'all can get him fixed up for the show as I am sure he has been looking forward to showing you just what he has done. (((((hugs))))) JAMIE_ Being selfless is most times very cumbersome. Hang in there. Hopefully his doc will have some great news for you today. BLESS YOU NATASHA! I am doing good. I am like 8/9dpo today. The reason I am not sure is my chart software made my Oday the day after RE said was my Oday so who knows when AF is due. I wish AF away for all of us in 2ww!! HELLO's to ERIN, KELLEY, KATHY, READYFOR#3, NICOLEB, JESS, CHRISTIE, AMY, DENISE, HEATHER, CARON, SHAUNA, GAYLE, BROOKE, JEN, LESLIE, and RHONDA!! Is that everyone? OK well I will check in again later. Happy bding! LUVYAS & BABYDUST!!

 

Katt - May 1

NICOLEM_ Use this link and scroll about 1/2 way down the page (I think) and you'll see "FHP - Female Hormone Panel" You can order it and the lab will bill your insurance but BE SURE it's covered because it may be cheaper to simply pay the lab if Ins doesn't cover it if you catch my drift. Here's the link: http://www.holisticnurse.com/paypal_tests.html

 

mommy2josh - May 1

Well here is an update on Josh. DH took him to the doc and duck said he has an infection in his eyes from the polen and on top of that he has a begining of bronchitis which is also related to allergies. He has to be on 3 medications including Albuterol, an oral antibiotic and antibiotic eye drops. Ahhhhhhh. Kids. Ok I'll be back after American Idol. Going to the Mothers dat show. Love yas.

 

PoohBear - May 1

Hello. Mommy2josh- Glad to hear that you got meds for josh. Hope he starts feeling better. How was the show? Thank you all for your support. Its hard for me to talk about the troubles were having. In some ways it is realted to what my fil was talking about. We are working through it and hopefully with more communication we can get it solved. All I know is the next time I talk to my fil I am going to go off on him for a lot of reasons. Well on that note hope everyones day is going good.

 

jlp - May 1

WANNABEAMOM, Great poem. It is very welcoming especially to someone as myself whom has noone to confide in with my situation. I am new to this, and I just hope that Imay be of help to some and some may be of help to myself. I am 25 yrs old, and DH and I have been ttc 1 yr. I have taken three cycles of clomid and it has not yield any good results. I have been diagnosed with PCOS. And I personally think the cysts is blocking my eggs from releasing, if I am making any sense. I have an OB/GYN whom never wants to give me an ultrasound or any other type of physical exam. I am had an us (at my begging) April 25th and my doctor only told me it revealed I apparently O'ed. He never mentioned anthing aout the cysts. This is only the second ultrasound I have had. I started clomid in Jan. and that was my 1st ultrasound. Clomid really did throw me for a loop. I have severe vision problems, it is to the point that I cannot drive at night, white light episodes make me dizzy, and my breast are verrrrrrrry tender. I have thoughts of telling my doc to take me off of the clomid due to the side effects and improper monitoring. Besides they have not even discovered the size of the follicles I am releasing and here it is 3 cycles into taking the meds. Any insight ladies? Please keep me in your prayers as I will do the same for you ladies, as we continue on this sometimes hopeless journey.

 

NicoleM - May 1

TANYA, I did my first opk today. It was neg - hopefully I didn't already surge yesterday (they said I might at the RE's office). I did temp this am and it is in my typical pre-O range (96.9). So, I'll keep doing that. KATT, I'm feeling so bummed about the clomid now. I guess I'll try it for a few cycles just in case and go from there. I checked the link you put in. They did test my testosterone and progesterone along with several other things and everything is always normal. I don't think the progesterone is a problem for me since my temps stay way high until 14 or 15 dpo. The only other things I can think could be the problem is the possible endo or anti-sperm antibody. If the clomid doesn't do it for me I may have them do the lap so at least I know if it's endo or not. I've been feeling so hopeful lately, but now I'm fighting off the feeling that it'll never happen for me. I know I need to just do what we can and give the rest to God. Sorry to bring you all down like this.

 

NicoleM - May 1

Welcome jlp! I think you need to find a new doctor who will refer you to an RE. They are definitely not doing what they are supposed to be doing.

 

Katt - May 1

WELCOMES TO JLP_ I suggest finding a Reproductive Endocrinologist (RE) in your area or at least switching your OB. First of all, if you are on Clomid you should be monitored. Have you had a Laporoscopy determining PCOS? Have you had your Thyroid checked? A great book to pick up is Taking Charge Of Your Fertility - you can get it here: http://www.tcoyf.com Be careful with the Clomid it can cause ovarian cancer and that would defeat your purpose! NICOLEM_ I didn't mean to bumb you out on the clomid. I used it for 3 months at 50mg. The first time I started using Clomid I totally abused the opk's, lol! The OB was like you're going to O at any minute - I didn't O for days after. So just test with SMU and in the evenings to be safe. Also, remember it stays in your systems for up to 6 weeks after the last dose so it may benefit you to go every other month? Have you had the "post-coital exam" where they check to see if your dh's sperm can survive in your cervical fluid?? Did you not have the laporoscopy done? I could have sworn you did. TANYA_ So sorry to hear the news about Josh ((((HUGS)))) to him!!! Hope he feels better soon. CHRISTINE_ Have you thought about a mediator? Just a thought ;) Well girls I am on borrowed time - need to head home. I'll try to check in again tonight. If not in the AM. Luvyas!

 

NicoleM - May 1

Thanks KATT, I know you didn't mean to bring me down - it wasn't you - it was just everything. Anyway, DH let me onto his pubmed site where they have all the medical research so I would stop finding random stuff on the internet and getting freaked. Anyway, I feel much better. After reading several of the abstracts, it looks like there is a significant increase in pg rates for unexplained infertility (including mild endo) when using clomid combined with TI or IUI. So, I'm feeling more hopeful again. What a rollercoaster! I haven't had the lap b/c my prior ob/gyn thought it couldn't be endo b/c the pain is less severe than it was when I was young. The ob and re here said they DO suspect endo, but don't recommend doing the lap unless the pain becomes too much. The RE said the lap does not significantly increase fertility. If the clomid doesn't work, I think I want to do the lap anyway. DH doesn't want me to do it because he said having the surgery would likely cause even more scar tissue to form... I dunno. There is too much info. I need to just relax, trust the RE (he seems to know what he is doing) and trust God. Love you girls.

 

NB - May 1

I don't have time to read the posts, but wanted to say hi really quick! I will be back on later!

 

Katt - May 1

CHECK YOUR EMAILS ASAP!!! LIVE CHAT ABOUT OVULATION PREDICTION AT 8PM

 

ROBYN - May 1

Hey girls so much to read i was called into work so thats why i didnt post all day. CHRISTINE - hoping for the best for you and your husband no matter what the issues you will not bring us down we are here for each other. NATASHA I had the HSG yesterday i also had one last year so it was fine. KATT - i guess thats why i didnt feel a damn thing because he numbed the area well anyone who is going to do that sugest that to your REs i felt absolutely nothing at all. Now today i have a little old spotting but other than than nothing. OK .. the IVF nurse called she said they wanted to do the procedure on Monday i said we cant because we will be in the Keys so she said how about next Thursday i said well we are coming home that day but i am willing to leave as early as possible because if not than the RE is on vacation unless is associate is around i will let him do it. So the nurse said i will call you tomorrow with the day. Then the other IVF nurse called about my protocol she said to start the next pack of bcps do not stop taking them when this pack ends in 9 days. So i wont get my period i just start immediately to the next pack. So this way after the procedure the RE will tell them when to start me on the injections. So i will update tomorrow with the date. TANYA - omg about Josh i would have passed out right there thank god he is ok. Keep us posted. WELCOME JLP - i need to read you post i skimmed thru it sorry but i will read the whole thing (: Ok i missed anyone i will be back sorry.

 

Katt - May 1

ROBYN_ This is good news right. So glad they will be able to work something out and you're finally getting started - GOOD LUCK!! GIRLS_ I sent out 2 emails: 1 is a forward from the AFTA and the other is a link to this OV Watch thingie - looks interesting.

 

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