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chel070580
11-03-2009, 11:40
TTC
Allie08
Bec83 - Since 2007
Bexsi -
BillyKat
Bluejay - since May 08
Chunkydunks -
emma1982
Ivannababee - Since May 08 -
Julie123456 - Since March 2009
KazC - Since Oct 06
Kb08 - Since Jan 09
Kylnor - since March 08
Livsmom - Since 2004
Mandyk86
Mellybelly - Since May 08
Mina - Since Dec 07
Mjstar - Since 2007
MrsMov
Nae
PCOScyster - Since Dec 05
Pearls
QTB
SamsBaby - Since 2007
Sfms70 - Since Jan 06
Shell08 - Since Oct 08
Silent Angel - Since April 09
Trace123
Zeltronica
Some Inspiration
Chunkydunks - Kynan - Born 2005
CMD's Mum - Chloe Born 01/04/05 Ariane Born 11/07/07
QTB - Brayden - Born 25/10/05 Harlan Born 02/05/08
Epiphany - Daughter - Born july 1996 Son Born December 2006
Ashleigh - Chloe-Anna -Born 2006
Bexsi - Samual Born 11/05/07
LG - Tyson Born 8/02/07
MrsMov - DD born 2 May 2007
Bec83 - Gemma born 12/12/05
Wocket - Gwen born 12/12/08
Shell08 - Olivia born 10/04/2007
Silent Ange; - DD born 2006
Domsgirl - Freya Nell born 10/11/09 (ttc Since Aug 06)
Sehan - Ashton Jack Born 21-10/09 (TTC Since Dec 08)
Current Pregnancies
Firsttimemomma - boy Due 7 March 09
Epiphany - Due 2 Jan 2009
CMD's Mum - Due July 2009????
Lizzymcfizzy - Due October 2009
Trixiebelle17 - Due October 2009 (TTC Since May 08)
D26 - Due November 2009
Sarah84 - Due November 2009 (TTC Since Aug 08)
Adluca - Due March 2010????
Chel070580 - Due 10 March 2010 (TTC since Oct 07)
Shell - Due August 2010???
If I missed anyone or you want to update please PM Me or post
Codes
AF - Aunt flow, menstrual cycle
BBT - Basal Body Temperature
BD - Baby Dance (intercourse to produce a child)
BF - Breast feeding
CM - Cervical Mucus
DD - Due Date or Dear Daughter
DH - Dear husband, or other d word depending on the context
DS - Dear son
EDD or EDC - Due date
EW - Egg white
FMU - First Morning Urine
HPT - home pregnancy test
LP - Luteal Phase
O - Ovulation,
OB - obstetrician
OPK - Ovulation prediction kit
PG - pregnant
TTC - trying to conceive
US - ultrasound
Hopefully the fresh thread symbolises a fresh start and brings plenty of luck for us girls still waiting for our BFP. :babydust2:
D26 - So you’re the lucky no. 3. CONGRATULATIONS, wishing you all the best for a happy and healthy pregnancy.
Mellybelly - I honestly can’t imagine what it is like to have cycles as long as yours. I used to whinge about mine and the longest I ever had was about 58 days.
Are you taking or have you tried metformin?
A belated Happy Birthday for last Wed. :party:
Pearls - Welcome. You certainly do have a lot to contend with, with hyperthyroidism, endo and PCOS.
As for the private cover, it’s really up to you if you want to wait. I have never bothered with private myself and am happy not to have it.
Chel - Half-way there with the clomid. Hope it's just what you need to bring you your BFP. :goodvibes:
Hi there
Girls can you add me to you ttc list, ttc #1 since Dec 08. Keeping my :fingerscrossed: I get a bfp soon. Baby dust to everyone:babydust2:
please add me. I was diagnosed two years ago and had my bub in December last year. Natural conception
:)
mellybelly81
11-03-2009, 23:08
sfms - thanks for the bday wishes :) I have always had long cycles when I was younger, but usually only 6-8 weeks, occasionally 3 mths but since coming off the pill its been 110, 157 and so far 51... wow... writing that down looks weird.. makes it seem like I haven't been trying long, only 3 cycles! I'm on metformin, up to 1500mg but it hasn't seemed to do anything. I was also on Vitex for quite a while with my naturopath and she was very suprised it hadn't done anything either. I'm really really really hanging out to see whatthis endocrinologist says!
Pearls - what are you doing for your thyroid issues? I have something wrong with mine but I'm not sure what yet!! :hair:
chel070580
12-03-2009, 11:06
Hopefully the fresh thread symbolises a fresh start and brings plenty of luck for us girls still waiting for our BFP. :babydust2:
HERE HERE..
Welcome Sehan hope you stay is short.
Welcome Wocket congrats on the birth of your daughter in December. May I ask how long it took you and what you did in order to conceive? Was it Natural?
AFM - Can't wait for my scan on the 19th to check the follies. Really excited about the whole clomid cycle and feeling very positive. Slight headaches coming and going which I have decided are now side effects from the clomid. They are not the normal type I get.
Hi everyone
Welsome aboard anyone new hope you all get your BFPs very soon!
Chel - when is your US. Headaches should stop soon I found they stopped after the 5 days. Hopefully this cycle will bring you that BFP !!!!!
AFM - AF arrived today so will now set my sights on a Christmas bub. Would have liked BFP for my bday but not going to dwell on it will start 2nd cycle clomid on bday instaed :).
SFMS - Hopefully you are right fresh thread = fresh start, you never know hopefully some of us will be in for the best christmas present!
Wocket - like Chel I would be interested in hearing your story as you said you had a natural conception
Melly - Wow I was complaining about my long cycles off the pill my 35 - 67 days hoping that this one is shorter for you :fingerscrossed: How long till you go to the endo?
Chel - Good luck with your scan, that is exciting trying something different :fingerscrossed: for you
I cant wait for my appt on Monday hopefully I wont be dissapointed, considering I have been TTC for 12 months now surely things should proceed quickly and hopefully I have done every test there is, I am also hoping I have no issues getting my test results from yesterday from dr, normal dr is away and she said to just call and ask them to print out for me to collect before my appt.
On another note I have had tender breasts last few days :confused: Its been 12 days since I started bleeding and prior to that the earliest I ovulated was CD23, its confusing me but I am hoping that o is not too far away (though prepared for it to be weeks away) I have no EWCM yet and i normally get that for 4 days prior so not thinking too much about it, might be because I have swam 1.5km of breast stroke each night this week LOL
mellybelly81
12-03-2009, 23:35
Hi girls
Chel - so glad to hear you are feeling positive about the clomid. I am really looking forward to my endo appt to see if I can get put on it too. Apart from the headaches have you had any other side effects?
Bexsi - sorry to hear that AF arrived. A Christmas baby would be exciting!
Kylnor - good luck for your appt on Monday and good on you for all that swimming! I really should get motivated and do the same, I used to love to swim. I have 2 weeks until my endo appt so I'm joining anyone else who is in the TWW (well sort of)
Emma - good luck with the blood test :fingerscrossed:
AFM - as I said I'm in the TWW for the endo and gynie appt (gynie day after endo) and until then I'm just hanging around waiting. I have no signs of o'ing so I'll just wait and see what the drs say. Sorry if I sound depressing to all of you about to have a bday (there seems to be a few of us this month!) but TTC and turning a year older is not sitting well with me at the moment. I'm a week into my 29th year and its making me so depressed. :(
Sorry for bringing the positive vibe down, carry on, don't listen to me! :)
billykat
13-03-2009, 10:58
So nice to hear of the good news for Trixi & Domsgirl..Congrats to everyone who is expecting.
Hope everyone is doing well, baby dust to all!!
I have been offline for a while... Still recovering I think from the failed IUI in Nov 08.
I am still waiting for AF since Dec 08.. I have been to see the FS and he says the cysts on my ovaries seem to be getting better, which is a good sign, but still not AF.
The weirdest thing is i have been doing OPK and have been getting positive results almost every time! I have even tried different brands of tests. Am on no meds at all...so it is really weird.
FS has given me pills to start AF, but my reflexologist has told me that she will try to bring them on naturally...
Has anyone ever had these issues with OPK as well??
Fingers and toes crossed for everyone waiting to test!
chel070580
13-03-2009, 11:02
Bexsi - its my last day today on the clomid so I am hoping as you said the headaches will go away when I stop.
I have my US on the 19th.
Fingers crossed for a xmas bub for you, I was hoping to have a bub this year so this month is our last chance.
Kylnor - Great work with the swimming, I do at least 1k twice a week freestyle.
Emma - Congrats on the weight loss, Fingers crossed for you.
Melly - I was really worried about the clomid because of all the possible side effects but I only had the headaches and I never took anything for them, it was like a sharp pain that came and went.
I am heading to 29 this year and understand your thoughts, I have always wanted to have a bub before I was 30.
chel070580
13-03-2009, 12:12
billyKat you must have posted while I was typing.
Do you mean with the OPK you get a pos each time during each cycle or just during this one cycle?
I use OPK and they are pos each cycle, I have had O confirmed via blood test and DH sperm is good but not yet preg. I have started clomid.
Sehan - Welcome. Hope your journey is short.
Do you have regular cycles? Are you on any medication?
Wocket - Welcome. Congrats on your bub. What a gorgeous picture!
Mellybelly - I’ve heard good and bad things about vitex in regards to helping with the length of your cycle.
I can totally relate to the b’day thing. 29 came up for me last year and it was like something just clicked in my head. It wasn’t about being 29, it was about being 30 this year and still not having a baby. I must have been crazy I booked in for a lap and hysteroscopy on my 29th b’day.
Chel - Look forward to hearing how your scan goes on the 19th. Mines the 20th, only I’m hoping for a different result to you.
Are you going to do OPKs this cycle? I just remembered my +ve line was really dark on the clomid.
Bexsi - Sorry to hear AF turned up. Good luck with the clomid #2. :babydust2:
Kylnor - Good luck for Monday.
Hope your body is getting on with things and doesn’t keep you waiting for too long.
Emma - Good luck for your BT on Monday. :goodvibes:
Billykat - Welcome back. I was starting to wonder where you had disappeared to.
With the +ve OPKs is the test line as dark as the control line? I got tricked thinking they were like a HPT and any line was +ve.
So frustrating that you are still waiting for AF. It’ll be interesting to see if your reflexologist can bring it on.
I finished on the pill yesterday. :smiliedance: Never wanted to be on it in the first place, so glad to have that leg of the journey complete. :)
chel070580
13-03-2009, 14:56
sfms - Good luck for the 20th. I was thinking I would use the OPKs still, will be interesting if they make mine darker too.
sfms - Good luck for the 20th. I was thinking I would use the OPKs still, will be interesting if they make mine darker too.
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13-03-2009, 16:05
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SpecialPatrolGroup
13-03-2009, 23:59
Hi All, Just popping in to say hi.
Chel - glad to hear that the clomid was not too mean to you. I never had too much trouble with it either. Hope the scan goes well for you next week.
Sfms - hope all is going well with your ivf stuff.
Emma - how far in to the 2ww are you?
AFM - I'm doing well. I get really tired and I have to graze all day to keep nausea at bay. I was having some cramping which worried me but it has calmed down a bit now.
Ok, it is way past my bedtime!!!!!!!!
Bexsi - happybirthday Hope you have a wonderful day. It's my Mum's bday too, so we're off to spend the day and night with her.
Chel - That was a little weird. Kids maybe???
Domsgirl - Soo happy to here that things are going well so far. Make sure you keep us updated.
Anyway DH just came to tell me the car's running so better run before he gets upset. :)
Thanks SFMS having a lovely day:) Still spotting was hoping clomid had fixed that but not to be, temps keep dropping so AF should be fully here very soon. Will be glad to get onto next cycle now. Feel like ive been trying for 2nd for so long now and with turning 36 I feel like its downhill to 40 so makes me impatient. Still not going to let it upset me today ill just enjoy my gorgeous husband and mucky little toddler :) Hope everyone is well and having a fantastic weekend.
Hi Ladies
Bexsi - Happy Birthday happybirthday Hope you have a good day! Its also my brothers Bday today
Domsgirl - Glad all well so far, hoping you have a happy and healthy pregnancy!
SFMS - Good luck for the 20th it will be here before you know it
Chel - I only swim b/stroke because I feel like a spaz doing freestyle lol and seems to have had sme affect as lost 1kg this week & my diet could have been better!
Emma - GL on Monday
So I picked my bt from Dr today with no hassles - I kinda wish she was there to explain them to me! My serum insulin was 9 mIU/L does anyone know if this is high?? I have read tha over 10 is considered mildly IR, My glucose was 4.3mmol/L. Total Chol was high ooops I eat low fat everything though! its only marginly high but something to work on I guess. Also a few of my LFT where elevated ALT,AST & GGT now I am madly googling wat this means and have seen it can have something to do with PCOS.
Anyway I am now off to bake my Low GI muffins!
Fingerscrossed09
14-03-2009, 17:58
Hi All,
I'm just new and I wondered if I can also jump on this thread. I'm 37 and trying for our first bubs and I've also got PCOS! This month I've been on clomid and just went on Thursday for a scan which confirmed that I'm ovulating so that is good news. We've been trying to conceive for quite some time now so I'm hoping this month proves lucky. We did two months on clomid last year but with no success.
Hope you are all lucky this month too and great to meet you all! :wave:
Cheers,
Claudia
chel070580
16-03-2009, 13:16
Domsgirl - How are you going? maybe the cramping was just your body adjusting.
Smfs - I am thinking maybe kids also. Not long for our scans.
Kylnor - haha I am the same with breast stroke, I suck at it and feel I get nowhere fast.
Claudia- Welcome. hope you stay is short. Good Luck
Emma - fingers crossed for you.
I can't wait for my scan on Thursday.
Hiya Ladies,
Welcome Claudia :wave:. GRRRRR so I had my gyno appt today, took the day off work all and what a bloody waste of time that was! I was so dissapointed afterwards I may as well have cut up a $100 note, he really did or said nothing spun me a whole heap of statistics that I have heard before and said see you in 3 months, he did not even really look at any of my tests just said hey at least you know you can get pregnant!!??? Anyway I have decided to not dwell and move on I have no energy to let this get me down. I booked in to see my GP again tomorrow and will tell her about my dissapointment and see what she thinks I should do from here she did discuss a FS last time. I did not expect a miracle but I at the very least thought he might look at my test results and discuss them!
On a good note I weighed in this morning and after 1 week of Low GI eating and loads of swimming I lost 1.4kg!!
Sorry for the rant but gee that P*** me off!
Ohh and Happy Birthday Emma I hope you get a great surprise!!
chel070580
16-03-2009, 15:13
Emma - That is how much I expect to pay for my follie scan too.
Kylnor - that sucks - what was the point in going? Did he realise you were being referred there for a reason? To look at next step not to just see what happens grrr that has made me angry
Emma - Sorry your feeling down :hugs:, I hope your day gets a little better, but can understand, I would be kinda feeling the same way. The appt actually cost $130 should get some back from medicare. I actually have private health but not covered for pregnancy it costs far more, I have only got basic cover.
Chel - I seriously see no point in having gone today, he basically said well you can get pregnant, you did it yourself within 12 months (just), the diet & exercise seems to be making your cycles a little better so keep that up and then went on to say maybe my body is still getting over coming off OCP (hrmm 12months later??) and as I had great cycles pre OCP they should go back like that... anyway Ill see what GP says tomorrow as I am unsure on who I should be seeing, at this stage I just want to see someone who will help me in anyway!
SpecialPatrolGroup
16-03-2009, 19:52
Kylnor - I understand how frustrating it is to be dismissed by a dr like that - I saw one who said I would get pregnant on my own and not to come back unless I wanted surgery to have 8 incisions put in each ovary. Hopefully your GP will understand where you are coming from and will refer you to someone better.
Because I just had a blood test after the iui I never actually saw a dr to cofirm my pregnancy and I don't go back to the FS/Ob for 4 weeks. I have been having some cramping so I made an appointment to see the GP, but now I feel like I'm being silly and I'm a bit embarrased! I couldn't get in to see the dr that I know will get where I'm coming from so i hope the guy I see doesn't think I'm completely stupid.
Hi ladies. I've been away (to Ireland) for a few days and have missed BH!
Domsgirl - i've been having cramping too...when are you due? I'm due Nov 12th. Having BT today. I had cramping from about 4-5 wks but it has mostly stopped now. i was a bit worried but i'd never had it with my other pregnancies so i hoped it was a good sign that this one will stick! I am not sure if i have a bug or morning sickness atm. On Sat arvo i started vomiting, it went on for 12 hours, and i've been feeling yuk ever since. No idea how i will go to work tomorrow if i feel like this. I thought it was a bug but it hasn't gone away. just feel nauseus and everything (smells, noises, reading, etc) makes me feel ill...not sure what is happening.
kylnor - i understand exactly how you feel, i've had some pretty bad doctor experiences. i always wished that i could stand up to them and tell them that they need to listen and take me serioulsy but i never had the guts to do so. Hope yo uget somewhere with the GP.
Emma - happy birthday!!! it's so hard when you set goals like being pregnant by xmas or your 30th, etc...when they come and go you feel so down. I always thought i'd be finished having babies by 30...how wrong i was. i'll be 32 this year, lucky i still think i'm 28! Hope you get some good results...
Chel - good luck for thursday...look forward to hearing some good news.
Bexsi - happy belated birthday! hope you get your second bub soon. birthdays just make it all seem like it's ticking a little louder...
Welcome to fingerscrossed. hope you find this thread as helpful as i do. i'm still not ready to leave yet, hope results of BT are good, but i just don't feel confident. 2 years of trying will do that to you i spose. have a great week everyone.
Hi Girls
Bexsi - Glad you enjoyed your bday. It’s a pain the clomid didn’t help with the spotting. :fingerscrossed: next month will be lucky for you.
Claudia - Welcome. Great that you’re Oing. Hope this month is you’re lucky month. :babydust2:
Emma - I’m a little late in, happybirthday. Sorry you’re feeling a bit down. It’s funny how all the days we used to look forward to now just serve as reminders that we aren’t pregnant yet.
Chel - Can’t wait for my scan either. I’m not real sure what they are looking for on mine, just basically that my ovaries are ‘dormant’ and uterus lining is thin, I think.
Kylnor - Sorry to hear your appoint wasn’t what you were hoping. I found my gyno a bit the same. They seem to have all the time in the world. It seems 3 months to them is like telling you to come back tomorrow.
Domsgirl - Don’t be embarrassed about wanting to make sure things are OK, better to be safe than sorry. You’d think the worrying would stop when you find out you’re pregnant. I know it’s not that easy.
Allie - I thought you had left us already. Glad to see you back, you don't have to leave us. It's good to have some girls in the thread that are expecting (a reminder that it is actually possible). You can't just give us your good news and run!!!
Everything seems to be coming too quick now, I’m starting to get a little scared. DH keeps telling me to take one step at a time and not to get ahead of myself. Easier said than done!!! :)
Hi everyone:wave:
Hope everyone is well, been off the net for awhile been flat out at work.
Happy Birthday Emma (sorry it's a bit late).
Just waiting for my appt with the gynae (4 and 1/2 weeks away) and after reading some of your posts I'm a bit worried I'm going to get the same response.
Still don't think I'm Oing started taking temps this cycle and my temp went up and then down again a few days later. :hair: (I got excited when it went up but I guess its meant to stay up after O isn't it).
I'm currently on no meds yet just trying my luck at chinese herbs and accupuncture has anyone tried either and heard of any success?
I haven't had a glucose tolerance test yet so not sure if I have insulin resistance or not, and because I'm normal body weight the GP said losing weight wouldn't really do anything to help with my cycles. Feeling a little bit frustrated I must say.
Anyway hope everyines week is going well and goodluck to u guys in the tww and with ur scans and bt etc.. :babydust2::wizard:
Bfps for all I say
Hi ladies,
Hope you don't mind me jumping your thread!
Kylnor, A serum insulin of 9 isn't too bad. But might be something to watch. When I had my GTT and had my insulin checked, it started at 14 and after the drink went through the roof. My FS said I was in the 100's by the end of the test. So guess you could say I have quite the IR issue! Low GI diet and exercise is DEFINATELY the way to go. I was having so many problems falling so I lost 40 kilos and we tried again and with in two months, I got my BFP!
I have had PCOS for MANY years. I wa dx when I was a teenager so have had to deal with all the side effects for at least 15/16 years now. My FS is amazing and I know I couldn't have gotten this pregnancy without his help!
Good luck everyone.
Domsgirl - Never mind what the Dr thinks, if seeing them even just gives you peace of mind then it is well worth it
Allie - I know my DP was furious when I told him, he said you should have walked out and refused to pay, hrmm yeah that would have gone down well with a waiting room full of people, I am just not like that and to be honest I was still shocked at what little happened during the appt, unfortunatley sometimes you just get the bad ones. :fingerscrossed: all goes well with your pregnancy
SFMS - hope that your scan goes well, and I know what you mean about how hard it is taking things one step at a time
Sehan - Hopefully you are going to a better gyno than me! Im sure there are more good ones than bad ones.
Kazza - Thanks for the insulin info, I am hoping my GP will explain further tonight. I have lost some weight recently so perhaps it was higher prior to this and hopefully will go down eve lower long with my waist line, I am right on the Low GI thing at the moment and focussed on that and more exercise last week and lost 1.4kg in a week! So i am now super motivated to get rid of the last 10 or so kgs, my body seems to be reacting to it well. Well done on losing 40kgs that is awesome!
chel070580
17-03-2009, 15:32
Kylnor - I know what you mean you would love to walk out and not pay but I couldn't do that either. What else did your Dr say about it? what is the next step now?
Domsgirl - Dont worry about what the Dr thinks especially with your history they should understand you are a bit worried.
Allie - When do you get your BT results. I agree with Sfms stay as long as you like it keeps us positive.
Sehan - Before my Miscarriage my temps were all over the place. I was ovulating but they just weren't showing it. So maybe it is not working right for you either.
After the miscarriage my temps were all as they say they should be during your cycle.
Kazza - Congratulations
Hi Ladies,
I went to the GP this evening, she asked how the appt went and I said actually not great and explained how I thought he did not really have anything to say about the PCOS or was very helpful at all, she said that she is happy to refer me to a FS and that she would do some research for me if I liked. I have been a bit disheartened by it all and told her I wanted to think about it. She went through my insulin & glucose test and said they where excellent - particulary glocuse so there are no issues there apparently I had abnormal LFT & have to have that tested again in 4 weeks, she suggested it may be some herbs in herbal tea I have been drink & to try not having that for the month to see if that helps, I have read that you can get abnormal LFT with PCOS anyone else have this?? Anyway I told her about my Low Gi & my weeks weightloss since then and she was happy, i also asked if seeing a dietician could help, she actually referred me to one that knows a bit about PCOS. So im still the hampster running around in the wheel going nowhere, :hair:but I really dont know what else I can do so in the mean time I will just focus on getting rid of the excess weight and see what happens in the next 4 weeks or so hopefully I will ovulate!
On a lighter note I ordered 25 OPKS off ebay & the lady accidently sent 25 HPTS so now I have both LOL hopefully I can get 25 :bfp: on them!
Trace123
17-03-2009, 20:56
Hi all,
Hope all is well with everyone? :)
I am okay today but yesterday I was pretty bad, I got my AF late yesterday afternoon and was completely gutted :(. I was on CD33.
I had this feeling that my I was pregnant, but not this time...
I am off to my Dr this Friday to see what next to do and also to get my blood test results from CD23.
Will let you know what happens on Friday..
:fingerscrossed: at least my test results are ok...
Trace
chel070580
18-03-2009, 12:31
Kylnor - I am not sure about LFT and PCOS but I can tell you Mine goes up and down and so does my mothers. I have had US to check the liver and all ok. I have also done this test you have to order through your Dr where you have to collect urine for a certain period, take panadol aspirin and something else which is all sent to you and it all came back good. So that is normal for me but not sure about PCOS related would be good to know.
Oh sweet as stocked up with preg tests. Hopefully you only need to use 2 one pos and the second to confirm.
Trace - fingers crossed for next cycle.
billykat
18-03-2009, 23:41
Hi Ladies!
Happy Birthday to all those March born! It was my birthday yesterday too and it was the most depressing one so far. Only my 27th, but like some have said..When you are wishing for something to happen while you are still young, its hard to celebrate getting older..
My OPTs are still coming positive every second day and my HPTs are ALL negative. Still no AF, although my reflexologist is still trying..and I am getting frustrated and disheartened.
SFMS: The lines on OPT are as dark and even darker than the control line. Its a real mind bender! Goodluck for your scan. You are on your way to IVF right?? :hugs:
Trace: I really wish you the best for your next cycle :fingerscrossed:
Allie & Domsgirl: It's nice reading your stories and it helps me look forward to the future, even if they sound like trying times.. Hope it is all smooth for you both!
Kylnor: The first FS i went to wasn't to my liking. She was a nice lady, but cold in her delivery of information. I looked around and then found another one whom i felt more comfy with. It's trial and error and unfortunately we have been raised to think doctors know best. Don't be afraid to get your money's worth though, you are putting their kids through uni!! :laughing:
Kazza: The 40 kilos you lost is AMAZING! Was there anything in particular that helped you along??
Sehan: How is the accupressure thing going? I am doing reflexology once a week. My cysts seem to have disapated, however my symptoms still strong :(
Chel: How are things with you at the moment?? I haven't been able to keep track of your status with everything..Hope it is all going well.
Baby dust to all.. xx
chel070580
19-03-2009, 10:29
Happy birthday BillyKat and all the other March girls.
Went to the Gynae this morning OMG wake up at 5.30 I am so not a morning person. Anyway he went through the whole Ultrasound with me which was great. He said this is your Uterus and this is your lining and it should be about 7mm thick and mine is 8mm and he said there are two really good follicles there (follicles carry the eggs) so that is really good news.
He said I have responded really well to the clomid. YAY
i have to ring back at 1.30 to get the results of the blood test and have to have another blood test either tomorrow or Saturday. Cost me $104 which was a lot less than I expected.
Chel - Awesome news about the scan! Hopefully you catch one of those eggs
BillyKat - happybirthday belated for yesterday - strange about the OPK's I have never had that happen before are you temping as well?
I am still waiting to o I am on day 18 today though since TTC the earliest i have O's is CD24 ahh I keep hoping to see EWCM lol, its so strange that i will be super excited when I see it. I think I will very quickly use all my 25 OPKS I normally get a few days of EWCM prior to O but i am paranoid that the MC will make this cycle different so have been testing each day
Hope everyone else is well
SpecialPatrolGroup
19-03-2009, 12:19
Chel - Your ultrasound sounds all good! Fingers crossed for some good o'ing and db'ing coming your way!
I did end up going to the GP yesterday just to check that all is well. I'm so glad I went - he was really thorough and didn't make me feel like a total headcase. He took pulse, bp, listened to heart and lungs, weighed me and had a feel of my belly and did urine test for UTI and bloods for all sorts of stuff including thyroid which I have previously had one dodgy bt result for. He said all looks good and I should try and relax and enjoy.
Hope all of you other ladies are well! Try and stay positive - if I can do it, you can too!
Baldie's Mum
19-03-2009, 21:37
okay girls i need your help!
Metformin, we are now friends! I take 3 a night and so far out friendship is great. I get the runs slightly, so nothing to complain about!
But who else is on it? What are your side effects? Also, did your period return???
Mine seems to be wanting to come, day 44.......after a chem preg through IVF. Normally i dont get a period at all........so i am thinking and hoping and praying that metformin is working for me. I dont have PCOS but i do have PCO.
Anyone else out there?
Fingerscrossed09
19-03-2009, 22:14
Hi,
I'm on 850mg twice a day of Metformin and my symptoms seem to have slowed down. In the beginning it was bad with running to the toilet but not so bad anymore. Actually I think taking the pregnancy vitamins can make you constipated so maybe they have balanced each other out!! :)
Chel, great news about your ultrasound! Just capture those eggs now!! :D
I'm on day 7 after ovulation and I'm feeling soooo bloated. No other real symptoms but I feel lik I look about 9 months pregnant!! Has anyone else had this??
Hope everyone else is well!!
Cheers,
Claudia
trixiebelle17
19-03-2009, 22:48
ains: my period returned 7 weeks after i started taking it (making it a 158 day cycle, with o on 146... can u believe it?!), i then had a 34 day cycle, and next cycle i o'd on about day 17 (which would have meant a 29 day cycle... my shortest in history) and :bfp:! i was prescribed 1500mg but was only taking 1000mg as i always forgot my morning tab
trixiebelle17
19-03-2009, 22:52
BTW girls... i had a GTT on the weekend, and my endo said my insulin levels were 'excellent' so i'll be going off my met at 13 weeks... im really nervous about it...
mellybelly81
19-03-2009, 23:47
Hi girls
its such a positive vibe in here its great. And so much activity since I was last here.
trixie - glad to hear your insulin levels are good. Good luck with stopping the met!
Arian - I have been on metformin for a little while and I have had the usual nausea with each dosage increase and a bit of an upset stomach (but my digestive system is a little all over the place anyway). Unfortunately I don't feel that it is doing anything for me, my last cycle was 157 days only stopped by taking progesterone and this one is up to almost 60 days, but it does work for a lot of the girls here
Domsgirl - so glad to hear your dr appt went well and he was so helpful!
Kylnor - so sorry to hear about your gynae appt. My last appt was the same, waited for ages to see her, then she didn't have my results in the file and had to wait for her receptionist to come back from wherever she had nicked off to so she could get another copy. Then all she told me was to continue with the met (which I told her wasn't making me feel sick anymore, but I didn't think was doing anything for me) and that we should wait and see what the endocrinoligst said and to come back and see her after I'd seen him and tell her what he'd said. I left feeling she had no idea what she was doing and wanted the endo to figure it for her.
Chel - scan sounds good! :fingerscrossed: you catch an egg!
Hi to everyone else I have forgotten, hope you're all doing well.
AFM - I see the endo next Thursday so a bit nervous now its finally here (almost) about whats going to happen. I want to find out whats going on, but I'm scared that he won't be able to tell me either, or that he'll tell me there's nothing he can do. Then I see the gynae on Friday. My temps aren't showing any signs of o'ing and I have no symptoms of anything at all.
:babydust2:
Hi girls!
Mellybelly - hope you get some answers from the endo, then the silly gyno can add her two cents worth!
fingerscrossed - ohhh, not long now, fingers crossed for a BFP.
domsgirl - great to hear you're being positive, and that you have some peace of mind after seeing the GP. I know how you feel...
kylnor - hope you get your EWCM! I was so worried when i didn't get it this time, but still got a BFP.
Chel - it all sounds so good, fingers crossed!
Billykat - very belated happy birthday! i've read that OPKs may not work for people with PCOS, i think because of whacky hormones...and this can cause it to be positive nearly all of the time.
Hi to everyone else...AFM, i get the results of my blood tests tomorrow hopefully. i will be so annoyed if the nurse at the fertility clinic doesn't answer her calls! I just hope my levels are rising...will post tomorrow, hopefully with good news. I'm quietly confident but after so many issues it doesn't seem like it could be true.
Domsgirl - Glad you went to the Dr and were happy with him! Now hopefully you can relax even a little bit.
Fingerscrossed - GL not long to wait now, I do often get a little bloated in 2WW, last cycle I felt it even more & got my BFP which unfortunatley m/c, though I had changed my diet a little so I was putting it down to that. When will you be testing?
Trixiebelle - Congrats on the test results & GL going off the Met.If you dont mind me asking did you have a GTT prior to your pregnancy or any other insulin tests and where these high?
Melly - I kinda got the feeling this guy did not know much either, or more so that he was late and had obviosuly been run off his feet and was more interested in drinking his coffee! I am waiting this month out to see what happens, seeing a dietician on Saturday who comes highly recomended, having more tests in about 4 weeks and then back to GP to discuss the next steps I guess. I hope you O soon!
Allie- GL with the BT results! My OPK is gradually getting darker which is a good sign, I will just feel soo much better if this cycle is under 40 days like my last few have been, then I know what I am doing is actually working.
Hope everyone else is keeping well
Baldie's Mum
20-03-2009, 08:32
AF started today...........:eek:
Never got one by myself, so i am a bit shocked!!! :eek:
So i am just calling the clinic to see whether i should start my FET #3.
:smiliedance:
chel070580
20-03-2009, 13:02
Domsgirl - I am glad to hear you went to the Dr and got checked out, keep your mind at ease. Great to hear all is good.
Arianahod - Met regulated my cycles a bit better. I always got period though but just irregular.
I got very sick for a week of each increase and still get the met runs occasionally but once I went from 1500 to 2000 dose I felt fine. I dont take it in the morning because it makes me so nauseous.
Fingerscrossed - I have never had that before. Hopefully it is an early preg sign. :fingerscrossed:
Trixie - that is great news. GL with the met and keep us posted.
Melly - Good luck with Gynae and Endo. I was worried about first appt with both. The Endo just took general info, increased my met and sent me for blood test and ultrasound of my organs. (liver etc)
Allie - fingers crossed for you.
Kylnor - I am praying you O soon and catch that egg.
I went in today for another BT and have to ring back at 1.30 today to find out the results and we we need to be doing the deed.
Finally just got my BT results, the fertility nurse said they are very good...Monday they were 11000 and Wed 20 something thousand...i was too excited and can't remember exactly!!! Now waiting for her to pass my details onto the Early Pregnancy Unit, who will do a scan hopefully next week. I can't believe it....
I am sooooo glad i didn't listen to her advice about not trying until we get all the results of the gene problem tests that my sister has. I still have to have another BT for that in a few weeks, but i'm not sure what it will mean if it comes back positive...cross that bridge if we come to it.
Now I'll just try to relax!
Fingerscrossed09
21-03-2009, 05:47
Morning everyone!
Trixibelle - Well done with the GTT results!
Arian - this is great that it started on it's own. My cycles used to be so irregular but since being on MET I can time them to the day!
Chel - Did you get your results? Hopefully you are getting lots of BD'ing in!! :D
Allie - that is fantastic news, congratulations!! Here's to a fantastic 9 months!!
Yesterday I had a strong pulling sensation below and still feeling bloated. My boobs aren't sore but my nipples are quite sensitive. It's just strange I just the feeling it has worked this month!!:fingerscrossed: I'm not sure when I should test. My AF is due on 27th Mar so maybe I should just wait till then! Any thoughts??
Cheers,
Claudia
Sehan - Don’t worry about your appointment, you may get a great gyno.
Kylnor - I’m glad you have a good GP that will help you out. I found my FS didn’t muck around, much better than the gyno.
Hope your body gets back into its routine.
Trace - How did you get on with your test results?
Billykat - Hope you enjoyed your b’day, even though it can just be a nasty reminder.
Can’t help with the OPKs….strange.
Yep, we’re on our way with the IVF, not long to go now.
Chel - Great news about your scan. I have to agree, I’m definitely not a morning person either.
How did things go yesterday?
Domsgirl - So happy to hear all went well with the dr and you have some peace of mind.
Arian - I didn’t really have any side effects with the met. But it did regulate my cycle to 30-31 days for a long time. Only after having a lap my cycles got slightly (37-41 days) longer again.
That’s great to hear AF arrived on its own. The met must be a step in the right direction.
Claudia - I usually wait it out til AF is due, but I usually don’t feel real positive about it. Good luck with the rest of your TWW, hope your right. :fingerscrossed:
Trixie - Fantastic news about the insulin levels. I can understand you being nervous about going off the met.
Mellybelly - Good luck with your appointments next week. I hope you get some answers.
Allie - That’s wonderful news about your results. Hope it all goes well for you. :goodvibes:
AFM - I had my scan yesterday. I had lots of small follies (not sure on numbers), 6mm or less. They said this was typical of someone with PCOS. I start my injections today, but only at half the dose they first thought because of the number of follies. I have to go back for another scan next Thurs. :)
Hi
Chel - Good luck catching that egg :)
Domsgirl / Allie - sounds like everything is going well so try and relax as much as you can (im sure easier said than done) make sure you keep dropping in so we know how you are.
SFMS - how much longer until egg collection is it or is that just a wit and see thing depending on how those follies grow?
Knylor - I found FS much better as well.
Fingers crossed - will definitely have :fingerscrossed: for you. I use to test at about 1ODPO but after a few months and to much money on HPTs I just wait for AF but ive not had that feeling like things have worked so dont know if I could hold out if I felt positive :)
AFM - cd7 nothing exciting to say except last day of clomid so hopefully will O some time in the next two weeks !!!
Fingerscrossed09
21-03-2009, 14:20
Hello Ladies,
SFMS – good luck with your next steps! 6 follicles sounds like a good result.
Bexsi – good luck with the clomid this month. We also used it this month and then on day 13 I went to my gyno who did a scan and saw that I was ovulating, so that was great to see it was working! Fingers crossed for you too! :fingerscrossed:
Have a great weekend everyone and I hope this is a good month for :bfp:
Cheers,
Claudia
Baldie's Mum
22-03-2009, 17:53
has anyone else had really low blood sugar with the metformin......i just feel so blaaaaaah all the time, and i feel hungry but i also feel so so sick as well........
Oh this isnt a fun feeling!!!
Bexsi - Hope the clomid does the trick for you this cycle.
I have another scan this Thurs. It will depend on this as to when the EPU happens. At this stage I think they're aiming at early next week.
Claudia - I had heaps of small follies, just the larger ones were 6mm. I think this was what they wanted to see considering I hadn't started on the FSH injections at that stage.
Arian - Not sure about the low blood sugar.
What dose of met did they start you on? Have you just started straight on 3 tablets? Some girls find it easier to build the dose up gradually.
AFM - All going well with the injections. There not too bad cause it's just like an epi pen, so doesn't really look like a needle. :)
Chel - :fingerscrossed: you caught that egg with all of your bding!
Allie - Hope you are succeeding in relaxing now, it shows that drs arnt always right!
Claudia - Hope the waiting is not too bad! I dont normally test until day AF is due and I normally test with FR I trust these more than internet cheapies ( though I am stocked up on these atm) I had a good feeling last cycles and got a BFP, was also dreaming about POAS lol
Bexsi - Hope that you o soon, and catch that egg!
SFMS - Wow must be getting exciting now, glad the injections are not bothering you too much!
Had my dietician appt on sat went well, I was quite happy with her and she knew alot about PCOS, she gave me lots of tips and a samples PCOS meal plan, as I need to focus on around 50/50 carbs/protein and to try and limit each main meal to 2 serves of carbs and to also start doing some weight training. So today I have started this, if anyone interested happy to give a copy of the PCOS meal plan just let me know. I shall keep you all posted how it goes.
Still no O damn it but hoping it will happen this week. Think i will ask for the FS referal when i go back to Drs in 3 weeks as well.
Baldie's Mum
23-03-2009, 10:49
i built myself up to 3 a day......but yesterday i think i had too much sugar and then it hit a low.............It wasnt fun. I was soooo hungry but feeling so sick. But i knew i had to eat, so i would put some food in my belly and feel even sicker. I had mushrooms for breakfast yesterday and nearly :barf:! I love mushies with my eggs on toast!!!!
All part of this rollarcoaster! :(
chel070580
23-03-2009, 13:06
Allie - That is great news
Claudia - I usually wait until the day after my period is due.
Sfms - Good luck, Ahhh I am not so sure on the needle thing, I hate needles, So what is the next step from the scan? do they take the eggs then?
Bexsi - Good Luck hope you have a nice strong O.
Arianrhod - when I was first on the met I got low sugar feeling all the time, I had to carry jelly beans with me. I only get it every so often now.
Kylnor - I would love to see the meal plan.
AFM - I had to ring at 1.30 Friday to find out how they went and they told me best days were Saturday night and Monday night. I haven't got a full dark line on the OPKs yet though. I think it will be today.
I thought I would just post a new list for us all to add to as the last one is probably all wrong.
Waiting for AF
Waiting to O
Chel
2WW
Chel - PM me your email and I will send through tomorrow, I have not tried the actual meal plan she has given but trying my darndest to stick to no more than 2 serves of carbs per main meal. If anyone else is interested PM me and I will email through. GL getting that dark line today
Waiting for AF
Waiting to O
Chel
Kylnor
2WW
billykat
23-03-2009, 22:39
Hi All
Hope the tests, scans and waiting is going well.
Allie: Thanks for the heads up on PCOS & OPK.. I got my first negative result last night, after 3 or 4 weeks of straight positives!! Great news for you too!!
SFMS: How exciting about the IVF, I really hope it is all going well for you and DH...fingers crossed! Hope those follies grow to be eggs ready for fertilisation!
Chel: Hope you got good results from your OPK.. Let us know how you go.
Kylnor: I see a dietician too, but she has given me guidelines, not a proper meal plan. I am PM you with my email, if you dont mind sending me a copy..Thanks heaps and hope everything is going well for you too.
AFM- On day 113 now and still no AF... Think I will start on the primulot, but am scared to take them, as I have been getting the positives with OPK. May wait, whats another 2 weeks :)
Waiting for AF
Waiting to O
Chel
Kylnor
2WW
Mum2BeMel
24-03-2009, 10:10
I am 19 years of age and have just been diagnosed with an advanced rate of PCOS. I am currently taking Metformin and Spironolactone to combat the symptoms as early as we can. My partner has just had his 30th birthday. So we have a few things against us...
We have been advised by our doctor that if we were planning to have a family together, that now would be our best chance of conceiving and carrying through the pregnancy. I just want to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Every woman is different. I want a family with all my heart, but I dont want the pressure of PCOS to ruin the romance or the fun of starting a family.
:gloomy:
please help...
Hi everyone
Good to see some positive vibes going around. :fingerscrossed:for all you girls in the tww. I'm currently in the tww also, although I'm not expecting much this cycle, as I have been doing accupuncture and chinese herbs for the last few weeks in order to regulate my periods and hopefully achieve O.
Still got 3 and a half weeks til I see the gynae feels like forever. I was just wondering of you girls on metformin, was it the gynae who put you on it or the endo. I'm only seeing the gynae and I'm just wondering whether I should be seeing an endo as well (bit confused).
Kylnor I would be also interested in the meal plan you got from the dietician too.
smfs goodluck with the IVF hope it goes well for u.
Goodluck to everyone bring on the 2010 bubs :flowerz:
Mum2bemel
I'm not sure what advice I can give u, but I think quite a few of the girls on here and ones I work with have been successful in falling pregnant and having a healthy baby in time. It is hard not to not focus your thoughts on getting pregnant all the time, I'm trying to relax and letting things happen. Goodluck with your journey:)
damn I just lost my post gotta hate that!
BilyKat - Hope that you O soon & catch that egg. I have emailed you all the stuff today, I hope it helps!
Mum2beMel- :hugs:I cant offer you too much advise as I am reasonably new to PCOS, but wanted to let you know that there are many women with PCOS who go on to have very healthy happy babies, have a look through some of the threads hopefully they will offer you some inspiration
sehan - let me know your email & I will send through. GL in 2WW
I little unsure where I am at, I have had a little EWCM last few days and TMI but had loads this afternoon which normally means I am 1-2 days away from O, however have not got a +OPK, I have tested everyday and they where getting darker but not positive and then from yesterday nothing but stark white, I tested Sunday morning but then not until around 9pm Monday so perhaps I missed the surge? I also got these ones from a different place so maybe thats it? Time will tell guess
Hope everyone else is well
Trace123
24-03-2009, 21:35
Hi all,
Hope all is going well?
I haven't been on for several days as I have been flat out working and going to the gym!!! :)
I went back to Gyno last Friday to get results of BT and to see what next, but I had the BT on Day 23 and i ended up having a 33 day cycle so it didn't show up if I had O. Gyno said another few days and it would have shown up more info..
So this month I am having the BT on day 27 (i think or 28). And I am back on the Clomid, tonight is my last night on that.. :) Although I have not suffered any side effects to date on this cycle of Clomid...
Will keep you updated :) :fingerscrossed:
Trace
chel070580
25-03-2009, 12:21
Mum2Be - Can I ask what it meant by Avanced rate of PCOS? What are your symptoms?
I guess a real positive for you and your partner are that you are both really young. Not that age really makes much of a difference when it comes to males (Ahhh they have it easy dont they)
There have been many success stories with PCOS, For some women it is not a problem and they fall naturally, for others it take a bit more medical help.
Sehan - I have also just entered the 2ww .I was given the met by my GP. I found having both the Endo and the Gynae very helpful. I went to the Endo first, She increased my met and helped me normalise my hormones. Once that was all done, she then sent me to the Gynae.
I am on my first cycle with clomid.
Kylnor - thanks for the email. The plan looks so easy. Fingers crossed you did O and just missed the surge on the OPK. I only test between 4 and 6 each night.
billyKat - 113 days wow. Can you go for a blood test to confirm the pos OPK?
Trace - Good luck with the clomid cycle hope you catch the egg. How long have you been doing clomid for? What dose?
AFM as I said earlier I am just in the 2ww now. Fingers crossed the clomid has worked first cycle.
Waiting for AF
Waiting to O
Kylnor
2WW
Chel Af due 9 april
Sehan
Hi all
Chel - Hope you caught that egg and its a BFP on your 1st clomid cycle !!!!! Are you going for some blood tests soon?
Knylor - Just PMd you. Hope your Og. I find I need to wait until after 2 in the afternoon to get a good pos OPK, what time are you testing?
SFMS - Hope those follies are coming along nicely :)
Billykat - Thats a looooong cycle your being very patient :) Hope it sorts itself out soon so you know where you are.
Trace - Good to hear clomid is treating you well. I had a lot of headaches this round so hoping not to have another cycle - better get BFP this one :)
Sehan - good luck in TWW how many DPO are you?
Mumtobemel - I think its a combination of recognising that you may need to account for PCOS and making sure that the time is right. Your still really young and have some time before things might get harder. I wouldnt worry to much about your partner being 30 thats not to old by a long way for a man as long as you both eat healthy and keep fit. If you start controlling your PCOS now then your doing well. Dont feel rushed just yet ennjoy yourself and just be mindful that it could take a while when your ready and maybe not leave it tooo long.
AFM - CD11 so still a while until O. Will start OPks in a few days and hopefully all will go well.
chel070580
25-03-2009, 13:06
Bexsi - they said if I dont get AF in 16 days to ring them for blood test. If I do get AF we will start another clomid cycle and have scan and blood tests again.
fingers crossed you catch that egg.
Chel - I think the plan is quite simple to follow as well, will be interesting to see how it goes. Still not sure about the O, no major temp rise today so will wait and see, tested again tonight still negative.
Bexsi - I will send through the details tomorrow for you. I normally test after work around 5pm, however I was out Sunday afternoon so tested around 11am & I did not test again until 9pm Monday as I have tafe straight after work, still not convinced I o'd just yet but if not hopefully its not too far away. Hope that you are not too far away!
Kylnor - That sounds great that the dietician knows so much about PCOS.
I have had faint lines on the OPKs and then nothing, then gone on to get a +ve at a later stage. So +ve could still be to come, but also possible you could have missed it. Good luck either way.
Chel - Good luck. How are you feeling about the 2WW this cycle? Are you thinking about it more than usual? :babydust2:
Billykat - I agree with bexsi, you are very patient. I think I’d be insane by now! :goodvibes:
Mum2be - Welcome. Have you been told your partner’s age is against you in TTC? I didn’t think age was so important for males, especially not 30.
What is spironolactone?
Sehan - I have never seen an endo, always just the gyno, so I can’t really give an opinion if it is worthwhile to see both.
Trace - Do you have a short LP? Is that why O might not have shown up?
Bexsi - Hope O is soon and your LP is very long.
I go back for another scan tomorrow and it will depend on what shows as to the course of action. I’m not sure how big the follies have to be for them to be ready to mature, but if they are the right size :fingerscrossed: they will advise on when to have the trigger injection. I think EPU is 36 hours after the trigger. If the follies aren’t ready they may increase the dose of the FSH for a couple of days before having another scan.
I've had a few niggles today (particularly left side), so hope that is the follies growing. Just have to wait and see what tomorrow brings!!! :flowerz:
Waiting for AF
Waiting to O
Kylnor
Sfms
2WW
Chel Af due 9 april
Sehan
chel070580
26-03-2009, 12:29
sfms - Oh I have my fingers crossed for you. I am not thinking too much about the 2ww but am silently hoping it will only take one cycle of clomid. I think if it doesn't work this cycle I will be back to normal again but it is all new and exciting at the moment.
I really noticed pain around ovulation more so than previous months. It has been very light during other cycles.
Oh and regarding the Males age - I think it is about 60 before age becomes a factor in Men.
Hi everyone
Not much happening today, on night shift tonight so meant to be having a nap:no:
Bexsi- I'm currently 4 dpo, so might be able to test next weekend, not really sure when af is due.
sfms79- hope you have some really big follies and that they are nice and mature- goodluck!!!
Kylnor- I pm'd u my email addy so you can email me that meal plan- look forward to having a look at it. Hope u get your o soon.
Chel- thats interesting about the met, spose I will ask my gynae about it and ask my GP about seeing an endo as well.
Doing well on the herbs and accupuncture so far I think its the first time I have o'd in a while so :fingerscrossed:.
Hoep everyone is having a good day!
SFMS - I think you are right about o'ing later, no temp rise but my 2nd line has come back on OPK's, however EWCM has disapeared so who knows what the heck my body is up to! I still think its not too far away though. I am excited just hearing your story so I cant imagine what you are feeling, I will have everything :fingerscrossed: for you!
Sehan - I think I emailed it to you, if not let me know and I will send it through again, ive had a hectic few days at work and a massive headache so my mind is a little fuzzy lol. 4DPO good work, I am glad the accupuncture seems to be working, wishing you luck this cycle
billykat
26-03-2009, 22:29
Kylnor: Try testing the same time everyday for a more accurate result. I have heard (and i think its been said here too) that 2pm is meant to the best time..Goodluck
Bexsi: Thanks, I am trying to be patient, i feel like a looney tune going back to the gyni, cos he already gave me tabs to bring it on..I am just reluctant to take them, due to the OPK being positive. Let us know how you go..
SFMS: I am trying to hang in there..I have been getting weird pains in my left side too..so fingers crossed things are working for both of us..very excited for you :flowerz:
Trace: Hope you get results for on Clomid.:fingerscrossed:
Mum2be: 30 is in nooo way over the hill for a man, or even a woman! Seek a second opinion..some Drs just scare the bejeezers out of us when we are young..hang in there!
Chel: Hope this is the only cycle you'll need...really hoping it's all worked out.
AFM: Have been getting negative Ov tests for the past few days (yyyaaaay) and am getting some stitch type pains, hope AF is on her way, or something even better. Not going to take the primulot just yet, will give it another few weeks.
Hi Girls
Chel - Glad to hear you are so calm about your 2WW. :fingerscrossed: no more clomid is needed. I usually manage to be calm, but this time will be a different story.
Sehan - Great that the herbs and acu are working for you. When are you due to test? :babydust2:
Kylnor - Hope your right and O is just around the corner for you. :goodvibes:
I’m feeling excited about the whole thing, but very, very nervous about the EPU.
Billykat - That’s good that those OPKs have finally realised what they are doing. Good luck for ‘something better’ arriving. :babydust2:
AFM - I had my scan and they are happy with how things are going. The follies are still a bit small (largest ones last Fri 0.6cm, today 1.35cm) so I have to keep going with the FSH injections and have another scan on Mon. Hopefully EPU will be towards the end of next week. :)
Jigsygal
27-03-2009, 22:47
hi ladies,
I've been having a little read of the thread and am feeling a little lift in my spirits! so i want to thank you.
I was officially diagnosed with PCOS this last month, (before that i was told 4 years ago that i had PCO as i had not had a menstral cycle in 1 year, but not PCOS as my hormones were fine) . My husband and I have been TTC #1 since August 08 and i have only had 1 period since coming off the pill!
I'm feeling really dis heartened and like giving up, which saddens me more as i get SO SO SO clucky!!! (it probably doesnt help that i work with families with little children all the time. ) I have been to see a specialist, but am considering getting a second oppinion as all she has told me is to lose weight and I will get pregnant.
I'm finding it SO hard to lose any weight. and it doesnt help that people around me keep telling me im not that over weight and dont need to be so worried about it. (currently 80kgs and 169cm tall which is in the overweight category). I'm also frustrated as the first time i went to the doctors ( 4 years ago) I was the ideal weight and still not getting my period anyway. I tried to tell my current dr. this but she brushed me off and told me i need to stay positive.
so 8 months has passed and i still dont feel like we are getting anywhere.
I don't really know where i was going to go with that... it kinda helps to vent! haha... but i do want to say thanks for some of the uplifting stories.. I have a little hope now.
good luck to everyone!!!!
xoxo
JJ (me) 25 :valentine: JJ (hubby) 27
TTC #1 Aug-08
no meds just diet and exercise... :(
Hi all,
I haven"t been on here in a while, had so much to read to catch up.
I think i'm currently o-ing as i did a OPK yesterday and it was neg. Did another one this morning 10am and at 3pm and both were pos. So i'm happy about that. Maybe the Clomid is working.
My hubbys work has sent him away for 5-6 wks so we wont be doing any bding for a month or so. So dissapointed that hes away when i'm oing this month and probably next if all goes as it should. Oh well i guess its not meant to be our time this month or next.
Hopefully when he comes back we can make up for lost time. lol
All the best and happy baby making
mellybelly81
28-03-2009, 19:07
Afternoon ladies
This is just a quick catch up on my appointments. (I'm supposed to be doing a uni assignment!)
Ok so I saw the endo on Thursday and he was really good. He took a history from me and asked about family as well and did a height, weight check, plus listened to my heart, lungs and prodded around my stomach. Also took my blood pressure and felt my thyroid. So pretty thorough. He looked at all my hormone profiles and said he didn't think my thyroid was causing my issues, if anything it was very early detection of something that may lead to hypothyroidism in the future and that I should just monitor it. BUT I don't need medication for it. He said the fluctuations in my levels were probably due to the tests being taken at different times in the thyroid cycle. So in his opinion, it is most likely that I DO have PCOS and to continue with the metformin and if I lose a bit more weight it will probably make a lot of difference.
So then I went to see my gynae yesterday and relayed what the endo said and I got the impression she didn't totally agree with his summation that it was PCOS as she kind of screwed up her face and shook her head as I was telling her. So she said she could start me on the clomid if I wanted but maybe it would be good to shed some more weight first. And even though I know that losing more weight will most likely help me, when she said "so shall we leave it for 3 mths and see where we are at?" I burst into tears at the thought of not getting the clomid. So when I started crying she then basically said "ok well I can give you the clomid". I felt bad for crying and didn't want her to think I was crying to get the meds, so I said I was just upset at the thought of waiting because its already been almost 12mths. And she said that its not unusual for it to take 12-24mths for people to conceive. And then I said that because I know I have a problem that's why I'm worried and then she said it's a common problem that people don't conceive in 12mths. I was too upset to argue with her, (because I think the fact that I'm not ovulating is a rather big issue) so I took the clomid while she offered it.
After leaving I thought about it and I think I am going to spend the next month working my butt off to lose as much as possible then start on the clomid. I understand that losing weight may help me ovulate, but what if it doesn't and I'm another 3mths down the track? I'm also going to ask around and see if I can get some name of another gynae or possibly a FS, I really don't like the attitude of mine.
BTW, has anyone else heard that it was common/normal to take up to 2 years to conceive?
Hope you're all well and I haven't bored you too much with my account of things (and my rant!) On the plus side I don't have a problem with my thyroid yet!
:babydust2:
Hi
Sehan - Have you tested yet?
SFMS - hope those follies are growing. How have you been feeling, have the hormones and meds been messing with you at all? I bet you will be alert this TWW :) I think we all will be with you .
Chel - Hopefully you get that BFP first clomid cycle. Hope TWW isnt going to slow!
Knylor - any sign of O if its tmrrw we can be testing buddies !
Jigsyal - Welcome to the thread, dont give up but DEFINITELY get a new Dr and ask for an immediate referral to an FS so you get completely checked out and on any trt if needed .
KB08 - welcome back , how frustrating with DH being away!! I would order him to get on a plane back :) Hopefully he will be home for your next O.
AFM - Very excited got pos OPK today so should O tmrrw CD15 !!!!!!! The earliest ever !!!! so excited. I Od well on clomid last cycle but still late so hopefully its really kicking in and its a good sign for a christmas bub :fingerscrossed:.
Jigsygal - Welcome. I know exactly how you feel carrying those few extra kilos that won’t budge. I was the same until the dr started me on Metformin. Once on the met the weight started to fall off. I also started the CSIRO diet at the same time but I think the met was a big help. If the dr is brushing you off I would definitely be going elsewhere.
KB - That’s gotta be annoying having your DH away at O time. Does he have to go away to work a lot?
Mellybelly - Glad you’re appointments went OK even if your drs didn’t agree with one another. How long have you been on met? Do you find it helpful with weight loss?
I had always been told it can take a healthy couple 12 months to conceive. I guess it can take longer sometimes. I wouldn't want to be trying unsuccessfully for 2 years without having some tests done though
Bexsi - That’s a good sign to be Oing this early. It might just be the key to getting your BFP. :fingerscrossed:
I haven’t found the meds too bad. The synarel (nasal spray) gives me a lot of headaches and I was pretty moody for a few days just before I started on the injections. After 2 days of being on the injections I seemed to calm down a bit.
I’m already alert and it’s not even the 2WW yet, I’m gonna be out of control by then.
AFM - I go for my scan in the morning, so should know by tomorrow night when my EPU and ET are going to be. Will be back to let you all know. :)
Hiya Ladies,
Hope you all had a nice weekend
Bexsi - still no O damn! My tests are getting darker still and have had tender breasts so all good signs its not too far off. When will you be testing?
SFMS - GL for tomorrow morning I hope it all goes well :fingerscrossed:
Melly - GL with working your butt off this month - I will be joining you! dont feel bad about the gyno, 3 months is a long time to just 'wait & see' that is what my gyno told me, & at this stage I wont be going back to him! I am waiting until after easter to see how my body goes after the m/c and then seeing my GP about going to a FS. But in the mean time i am just focusing on the diet& exercise oh and also doing my assignments I have 3 due in next 4 weeks :geek:
KB - Sorry to hear your hubby is going to be away during O, GL for next month
Jigsy - Welcome, I hope your stay is short, i was dx with PCOS in Jan & am on no meds just diet & exercise. If only it was as easy as 'just lose weight'. If you are not happy with the outcome I would be seeking another opinion, that is what I will be doing in a few weeks.
Billykat - Its only on Mon & wed that i dont test until around 9pm as I have tafe straight after work. I cant really test at work or tafe (or could but just too hard!) I normally test around 5pm, saying that I still have not o'd so im not sure what the go was the other day! I hope that your cycle is moving itself along
Question for those on Met - why did your Dr put you on it? was it because you had signs of IR through blood tests etc? My gyno did not mention any drugs - well he did but said not yet & my GP said that i dont need any meds either as my fasting insulin & glucose tests where great, anyway its just had me thinking so would love to hear.
chel070580
30-03-2009, 12:42
Smfs - Good luck with your scan today let us know how you go.
Jigsygal - It frustrates me Drs and the whole weight loss thing, I have been told to concentrate on weight loss but haven't been told to try and lose weight first, everyone has been happy to continue with treatment. I need to lose about 15kgs. Many very large ladies fall pregnant so I would assume you would have to be very much overweight for it to cause a huge problem.
I think at 169cms and 80kgs you wouldn't be that overweight to cause fertility issues. My Endo told me after 6 months of trying is when you should look further. My Gynae told me the "Normal couple" Should fall within 6 months of trying.
KB08 - that is so unfair about hubby.
Melly - I also answered your question above about my Endo and Gynae
Bexsi - Congrats I hope you catch that egg.
Kylnor - An Endo who speaks about PCOS at all the yearly conferences says the tests for IR are not that accurate so if you have PCOS you should assume you have IR.
My IR test was normal but my GP put me on met to regulate my cycle, it can also help people with ovulate, weight loss, reduce hair, the list goes on, it is different for each person. It is commonly used as a fertility drug.
I am feeling that AF is on its way. I get a slight pain after ovulation. I get a pain at ovulation and then maybe a few days later and it lasts until Af arrives. Not sure what it is but I assume when I get it that Af is on its way. I never had this before the miscarriage. It is not a constant pain it is a light pain that I can feel when I tense the area near the ovaries.
chel070580
30-03-2009, 12:43
Waiting for AF
Waiting to O
Kylnor
2WW
Chel Af due 9 april
Sehan
Hi everyone
SFMS - hope scan went well, I cant wait until your in TWW:)
Knylor - any sign O yet?
AFM - 1dpo yayayayay. Knylor wont test until AF due I hate getting all those BFNs ! Still getting some of clomid side effects well thats all I can put it down to. Having a lot of trouble sleeping and quite nauseous. Last month it all went away after the 5 days but it just hasnt this round.
Hi everyone
I hope everyone had a good weekend.
I'm currently 8dpo and looking to test on the 5th of Arpil this sunday. Haven't really got any symptoms so we will c. Very nervous but keeping my :fingerscrossed: for a bfp.
Kylnor hope u O soon!
Smfs79 goodluck with your scan today :fingerscrossed: for u.
Bexsi I hope you caught your egg, :fingerscrossed: for the tww.
Mellybelly I have never heard of two years being normal for ttc. Up to 12 months if ur under 35 and 6 months after age 35. I would be finding a new gynae, she shouldn't have made u feel like that its pretty unprofessional (sorry thats the nurse in me coming out). You shouldn't feel guilty for wanting treatment, I have been only ttc for nearly 4 months and it feels like forever, 12 months would feel like an eternity. She should have known better than that, people have feelings (sorry bit of a rant) Besides really overweight people can fall pregnant too. I'm in the normal body weight range and I wouldn't ovulate normally (this month first time in ages with accupuncture etc) so weight isn't necessarily the problem. I agree with chel.
Hope everyones having a good day:yelclap:
:babydust2:
Chel – That is what I had read about Met as well, hrmm I think I will definitely be asking GP for a referral to FS when I go back in a few weeks, I need to get another LFT done mid April and go back to see her, as my last 2 have been elevated, she thinks it may have had something to do with a herbal tea I was drinking, so I have not had any since & will test again. Hope that your pains are good ones, I don’t really get any signs AF is coming until night before/day it arrives. Last cycle when I got my + my temp chart said possible implantation on 7DPO & from 8DPO my boobs where really sore, that’s when I had inkling.
Bexsi – Did OPK yesterday and It was so close to + so hopefully I will get the true + when I test this afternoon, if that’s the case I guess I will O either Tuesday/Wednesday which will make this cycle just over 40 days, still too long but ok after the m/c I guess. My LP is 10 days so would be testing around Easter, DP & I met on Good Friday so would be a nice little surprise! DP is home with the Flu atm, great timing & I am not feeling too crash hot today either. I told him to rest up all day so he has energy to DTD tonight.
Kylnor - I can’t remember what my IR BT result was when the dr put me on met, but I don’t think the result was abnormal.
Chel - Sorry to hear that you think AF is coming. Hope your wrong. :fingerscrossed:
Bexsi - Hope the effects of the clomid wear off soon.
Sehan - Maybe just too early at 8dpo to have any symptoms. :goodvibes:
AFM - Well I still don’t have any news about the EPU. I have to go for another scan on Wed. I also have to reduce the amount of the FSH injection by half. I’m not sure what their plan is as I have 57 follies :eek:, which is really far too many (20 would be plenty). 34 of them are under 10mm and the rest between 10-16mm. I guess there is a chance that they will cancel the cycle because too many follies can lead to Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS), which can be serious. They haven’t mentioned cancelling at this stage. I suppose while I am still on meds they are still hoping to continue. I'm a bit worried but still wearing a happy face. :)
Hi guys
Its so great to have ppl here you understand your frustration as my DH doesn't quite get it.
sfms - He goes away maybe 3 or 4 times a yr. Last time he went away was Oct and then June before that.
I hate it so much when he's not here. Even more so this time cos i know i have a better chance of falling pregnant since i've been on medication. I just hope he'll be able to come home on the ANZAC wkend as that will be the next time i will be ready. IYKWIM. I guess we'll wait and see. Don't have to go back to Gyno untill june so we still have some time.
Thanks for listening
KB
Jigsygal
31-03-2009, 08:50
Thanks for the welcome guys!!! It's nice to see that there is somewhere to talk about this stuff without annoying your family too much hehe.
mellybelly: I totally get your frustration!! people telling you different things!!! When i had my ultra sound it was by a gynea and he told me not to worry that all i need to do is take some tablets and i will be fine. then i got back to my dr. and she said the opposite. grrr. I'm starting to believe that you just need to listen to those that make the most sense to you! heres hoping the meds work for you!! and good luck with the losing as much as possible!! all power to you darl!!! :)
Bexsi: thanks for the advice!!! I am currently waiting on one last blood results from my current dr. (the GTT yuk!) once i get those I am definately going to seek a referral to a FS!
sfms79: thanks for your advise too!! I am currently doing everything i can as far as diet and exercise to proove to my dr. that it's not as easy as she makes out!! i started the low GI kinda diet... i dont know if it has a name. and this week i seem to have gone down 2kgs! i was impressed. (but am hoping this was not just being less bloated/water weight) next week will tell. again though i am just waiting on one more blood result and then im going to seek a FS!
kylnor: thanks! i'm glad to hear that other people dont always trust their dr. too. not that that's a good thing haha, but it means that it's probably not me being silly!! thanks!!!
Chel: I think your right! i really need to push for something!!! i dont think losing weight is going to make all that much difference either... though apparenty i need to lose about 15kgs as well! (this is what the dr. told me)
I have also heard that 6 months is a good time which i normal couple will fall pregnant (well 6-12 months) and this is what frutrates me the most. how the heck are you supposed to fall preggers when your not even ovulating!!!!!!
It's nice to hear that you might be ovulating!!!! yay!! fingers crossed for this one!!! xo
hope your all having a nice week so far!! :flowerz:
hi all, i'd love to get your ideas on my post here...
http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?t=247445
SFMS- Wow 57 Follies! Hopefully no mention of cancelling is a good thing, I hope the scan tomorrow all goes well for you :fingerscrossed:
KB - :fingerscrossed: your hubby is back for the next chance!
Jigsy - Knowing all I do now I will definatley be seeking the FS referal, we fork out good money to see these specialists so you want peace of mind that they do actually know what they are doing! I am lucky that I do ovulate its just delayed each time. GL with your test results & getting the FS referal
I finally got a + OPK yesterday yay, my temp rose this morning but not sure if that is because of O or because I have this awful flu ... great timing body I feel terrible today & had so much on at work I had to go in grrr all i want to do is go home to bed, we managed to DTD last night but I really dont think it will happen tonight so :fingerscrossed: it was enough
KB - :fingerscrossed: everything stays on track with your cycle and DH is home for Anzac weekend. :goodvibes:
Jigsygal - :yelclap: That’s fantastic that you’ve lost 2 kgs this week. That is a lot of weight the dr has said you should lose. I worked out your BMI and to get it under 25 you would 'only' need to lose 9kg.
Kylnor - I know what you mean about temping with the flu. This might be crazy (I must be addicted) but I continued to temp even when I was put on the pill last month. I had the flu while on it and FF came up with an O date due to the temp rise. It removed after a couple of days. Your rise must be right considering you got a +ve OPK to go with it. Good luck. :babydust2:
AFM - The clinic called today to see how I was going, so I asked a few more questions to ease my mind (google had become my new best friend, or perhaps my worst enemy). At this stage they are not talking of cancelling. They will be calling me each day and they want me to keep track of my weight, as the OHSS can cause rapid weight gain. So long as I stay well everything will still go ahead. I have another scan in the morning, so I will know a little more after that. :)
SpecialPatrolGroup
31-03-2009, 22:19
Wocket - Firstly, sorry to hear you had such a hard time in pregnancy (and beyond). I am mortified that you were told that. I wonder if that is just that Dr's agenda or hospital policy. To me it just seems really extreme and the pill is still a form of contraception just as a iud is!
Chel - Where are you up to on the 2ww? Good luck - hopefully clomid will be your silver bullet.
SFMS - Glad to hear that there is no talk of cancelling this cycle. I hope you get some nice eggs that fertilise beautifully for you!
I'm 7.5 weeks (ish) now and I have my first scan with the fs/ob just after easter - it feels like such a long way off. I have been getting really tired and feeling quite sick. I seem to having trouble feeding my dogs - even when I hold my breath it still makes me gag and that is just dry biscuits, I can't even imagine what it would be like if I gave them canned food. I made myself a fantastic breakfast of weet-bix with fresh raspberries and blueberries the other day. The whole time I was eating I was congratulating myself on what great nutrician it was (whole grains, dairy, antioxidant super foods) and then I the last mouthful, I was sick! Just to give you first timers an idea of what to look forward too!
Jigsygal
01-04-2009, 09:42
Hi ladies,
I’m feeling a little better today since I did manage to lose a couple of kilos in the last week.:smiliedance: I think I’m starting to feel more positive. Defiantly not going to give up now (thanks girls!) and I have more determination to get clearer answers from a FS J
Kylnor: your right we do fork out enough money for these people!!! I hadn’t even thought of the money factor til you said that! I’m paying this dr. too much to tell me to lose weight! I could have told you I needed to do that! Haha. Thanks for the good luck! I will let you now how I go J
Good luck with you O! Big :fingerscrossed: for you!
Sfms: how did you work out the BMI? I want to see it for myself! Hehe. That’s crazy then that she told me it would be around 15kgs! I mean that’s not a bag goal but 9kgs seems so much closer!!!
SFMS- I know what you mean about google sometimes being your enemy. Its good that they are calling you each day so you can ask all the questions weighing on your mind. I really struggled taking my temp today as my head is full blown stuffed and I am strugging breathing through my nose, I only just managed not to suffocate myself with the thermometer in my mouth :laughing: my temp was up again this morning, so I am quite confident that O either happened yesterday or day before & we managed to BD the last 3 days so :fingerscrossed:.
Domsgirl - GL with your scan, and I hope that you start feeling a little better soon.
I have decided to lay up in bed today as I only felt worse today, it feels like me nose is als going through the fertile stage :laughing:. Hopefully I will get another high temp tomorrow to confirm O.
chel070580
01-04-2009, 13:18
Jigsygal - My Dr told me I need to lose 25kgs but there is just no way I am going to be able to lose that much I am thinking 15kgs but would be happy with about 8kgs. The BMI doesn't take in to account muscle mass and surely your Dr can look at you and say but I really dont think you need to lose that much.
Wocket - Wow there was something on the TV the other day about a Chemist refusing to give a girl the pill because of personal beliefs. They were saying in his type of position he can't refuse on personal beliefs. I hate it when the medical industry pushes their personal beliefs on people.
I actually dont understand it, if he believes that shouldn't it cover all types of contraception? I would be taking the matter further.
So sorry to hear about your experience during and after pregnancy.
Kylnor - YAY for pos OPK hope you caught that egg. haha The temp thing sounds really funny. Just the picture I get in my head.
Sfms - how did your scan go
Domsgirl - I am in the second half of the 2ww. Arr the lovely morning sickness. I got it bad when I was pregnant with the twins but have been told it is worse with twins, fingers crossed because it wasn't extremely bad.
Trace123
01-04-2009, 20:31
Hi all,
Hope all is well? Sorry that I haven't been on for several days, I have just been so busy at work and going to the gym.. :)
I have taken the Clomid (4th time) and now we are busy BD'ing...:yelclap: Today is CD17. Last month I had a 33 day cycle, the month before 37 day cycle...
I am pleased to say that in the last four weeks I have lost 11kg and 30.5cm off my body!!!!
All is going well and just have our :fingerscrossed: that this may be our cycle!!!
Good luck to all those in the 2WW, and to everyone else as well.
Will keep you updated!!
Have a nice night,
Trace
Domsgirl - It’s good to hear from you. Glad your pregnancy is going well, apart from the ms. Your u/s will be here before you know it. :yelclap:
Jigsygal - Here is a link for to work out your BMI. http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcsite.nsf/pages/bmi?open (http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcsite.nsf/pages/bmi?open)
If you want to work it out yourself down to 2 decimal points it is just your height in metres squared divided by weight in kilos.
As chel says it doesn’t take into account muscle. Eg. Athletes would have BMIs higher than 25 and still not be overweight.
Kylnor - :fingerscrossed: that it was O. I think your pretty safe considering the +ve OPK. Hope your feeling better soon.
Chel - How’s the 2WW going? Do you still have the pain?
Trace - You're doing well with your weight loss. I bet you are feeling great! :flowerz:
AFM - I don’t really know much about the scan as the FS wasn't looking at the results until tonight. All I know is I’m having another scan either Fri or Mon. Will know more tomorrow. I’m still feeling OK. :)
Jigsy - I agree no one needs to pay a doctor $100 to tell them they need to lose weight. I agree that 15kgs seems like a lot for someone your height & weight, personally I would be going with what feels right, some people have larger bone statue etc which is not taken into consideration & muscle mass. GL with the weight loss & getting the answers you need.
Chel - hope the 2nd half of 2WW goes quickly for you and that the clomid has worked a treat :fingerscrossed:
Trace - Wow congrats on the weight loss that is fantastic, I was going great guns until this week I got sick & have not been able to exercise & have had no appetite so I have been force feeding myself cup a soup & OJ not the best things but oh well they make me feel a little better!
SFMS - still have everything crossed for you. Glad you are still feeling ok. Hope those follies are doing their job in there!
I had my 3rd high temp today so FF has put O day at CD29 & me at 3DPO today AF will be due 9 April so hopefully it really i a Good Friday :laughing: Still feeling horrible I went into work this morning and they told me to do what I had to and go home.
Knylor - Congrats on the O hope you caught that egg :)
Domsgirl - So good to hear from you. I had all day sickness for 9 months with first was awful. Didnt effect bubs though he was nice and healthy and at least I didnt put on weight if I look for a positive. :fingerscrossed: for you that you will be feeling much better ver y soon. Cant wait for the scan come and let us know how you go and how yoour feeling.
SFMS - Im getting frustrated myself now waiting for your egg collection, cant wait to hear you have a date
Chel - how are you going in TWW you would be close to testing I think? Is pain still there?
Trace - Fantastic lose stick with it your doing something right !!!!
AFM - 4dpo nothing exciting to say, just keep waiting !
chel070580
02-04-2009, 17:47
Trace wow 11kgs did you do that on a specific diet?
Sfms - Time must be going so slow for you. I am getting the slight pain occasionally it is hard to say if it is less than normal cause I dont really take much notice of it.
Kylnor. Not long til the 9th April
I am due to test on Monday. Not too long now.
Did I tell you all we were having photos taken over the weekend? I have just been sent a couple. I am really happpy with them and can't wait to see the rest. Time is going to go so slow until I get them. She said there are heaps of really nice ones she can't pick which are the best so that is promising.
HI Ladies,
I just wanted to drop in and, and hopefully put a little light into your day for you!
I am a sufferer of PCO - and after 8 months of continual trying.... I got my BFP the middle of last month!
Not really sue what did it for me, I did lose about 8kgs, but that was about the only thing I changed. I wasn't on any meds nor was DF, it was just by fluke that we caught the little eggy at the right time.
I have my first U/S tomorrow to work out exactly how far I am - Cause the PCO I could be anywhere between 6-8 weeks.
My advise is...... Keep in there, there is a chance!! Don't give up hope! I certainly didnt... It will happen when you least expect it!!!! :goodvibes:
chel070580
03-04-2009, 12:58
Sarah - Congratulations. You had PCOS and not PCOS is that correct?
Emma - fingers crossed IVF works for you first time.
Sarah - Congratulations I hope you have a very happy and healthy pregnancy :yelclap:
Emma - Its good to see you back and im happy to hear your moving forward with IVF. Well im sad clomid didnt work but at least you will feel like your moving forward. Make sure you keep us up to date on how things are going!
Chel - Only a few more days. Ill be sending you loads of :babydust2: for monday.
Bexsi - Thanks, though I am more happy to have o'd this early than anything, I am hoping but not expecting anything this cycle. I am 4DPO today now so we wont be too far off each other testing
Chel- I know 9th will come around before I know it & I will have busy week at work as Ive been off for 3 days - this damn flu has really knocked me around. GL for monday i hope that AF does a no show!
Emma - Im so sorry that the clomid did not work last cycle & I hope that you get your BFP on you very first cycle of IVF
Sarah - congrats on the BFP, I always like hearing positive stories about others getting pregnant naturally.
Just updating - oh & Chel I thought AF was due 6th - GL for the 9th! Hope we both get a good result
Waiting for AF
Waiting to O
2WW
Chel Af due 9 april
Sehan
Kylnor AF due 9 april
Sarah - Congratulations. You had PCOS and not PCOS is that correct?
Emma - fingers crossed IVF works for you first time.
I think you meant ''PCO and not PCOS''....?
Yep, I just had the PCO - not the syndrome.
Emma - I have 18 on one and about 19 on the other I didnt realise this was a lot. I get worried using clomid due to the risk but even more worried now. My FS doesnt monitor my cycts since starting clomid so I might ask him if I can get them checked each cycle. Emm im sorry to hear that things arent moving as fast as hoped it must make it hard when you want to get moving but put your health first.
Knylor - im 6dpo today so we are very close im thinking of testing on the easter saturday.
Hi everyone
Hope everyone's had a good weekend. I did my test this am and it was a :bfp:. I can't believe it:laughing: I'm really excited but scared at the same time. Will be goin off to the drs tomorrow to confirm.
Emma in answer to you question about the cysts- I have 30 on my left and 25 on my right ovary. I spose its a lot but I have heard of more than that. Goodluck with your IVF treatment.
Sehan CONGRATULATIONS :yelclap::yelclap:. I hope it is a wonderful 9 months. You must be soooooo excited !!! How many DPO are you, did you have any symptoms? How did you tell DH? Make sure you keep letting us know how you are and take some of us over to Dec thread with you ppplllllleeeeaaassseeeeeee :)
Sehan - Congrats !!! I hope that you have a healthy 9 months! Its hard to believe when you finally get that BFP. Lets hope that there is more December babies to come from this thread!
Bexsi - Yeah I am 6DPO today but only have a 10 day LP so Im only about a 1.5WW lol, its the first part that lasts forever for me. I will probably test Good Friday if AF holds off.
Emma - My u/s came back stating more than 12 in one ovary and more than 16 in the other.. which is kinda elusive, I am pretty sure that anything over 12 is polycycstic? I could be wrong.
So im 6DPO today & still not 100% healthy still all blocked up, will have a busy week at work so hopefully time goes quickly. I have definatley decided to pursue the FS referral, is there any point in also seeing an endo??
Kylnor - Hope your starting to feel better, not much of the 2WW left now.:babydust2:
Bexsi - I’m in the waiting boat with you, still!!! :rolleyes:
Chel - Good luck for testing tomorrow. Hope to hear some good news. :babydust2:
Emma - Good luck with the IVF :goodvibes:. It’s a big step, but I’m sure will be well worth it in the end. I’m just nearing the end of the cycle that you have started. There is an increased risk of OHSS in PCOS girls, so it’s good that they are only starting you on a low dose of the meds. It’s better to start you on a low dose and increase it if need be. I am with MIVF, is that who you are with? If you are, I think you’re in good hands. They are keeping a close eye on me at the moment due to risk of OHSS.
One thing I have learnt along the way, you might be lucky and have a textbook cycle, but don’t stress if it doesn’t all go to plan.
Where are you up to? Have you started on the synarel? I didn’t have any cysts showing at my 1st scan which was 8 days after stopping the pill. Wait and see how things are looking then.
Let me know if I can help you with any questions.
Sarah & Sehan- :smiliedance: Congrats on your BFPs. Wishing you both happy and healthy pregnancies.
AFM - I had another scan done on Fri, follies still not big enough. Next scan is on Tues and they are ‘hoping’ that I can do the trigger that night and EPU Thurs. Once again, just have to wait and see. :)
chel070580
06-04-2009, 10:42
Sarah - hahaha what a loser, yeah I did mean PCO.
Kylnor - We are both due for AF same day fingers crossed one of us at least gets our BFP. Would you believe I originally had the 6th too haha.
Emma - I am unsure about how many cysts I had. I haven't really worried about them because with the stage I am up to they aren't a problem in regard to TTC.
Bexsi - Good luck this cycle I have my fingers crossed for you
Sehan - Congratulations:smiliedance:
Good luck for the next 9 months.
Kylnor - I went and saw an Endo before my gynae to get my hormones under control first.
Sfms - Good luck with the scan tomorrow.
I have had a real stuffed up day today just little things, was thinking of calling in sick because I feel a bit off, then couldn't find my keys and then got to my car and had car problems.
I have a naturopath appt today. I was meant to have it Friday so I tested early cause I needed to buy some more products but if I was pregnant I wouldn't need to buy them. It was a BFN.
Chel - sorry its a BFN today. :fingerscrossed: its just to early. Sounds like car problems etc was the last thing you needed to day :hugs: hope AF stays away.
SFMS - Hope the scan goes well on tues, I want you in TWW by Thurs :)
Knylor - Not long now :) Your chart is looking good, my temps are sitting lower than lst month so not got hopes up. Really didnt want to do another clomid cycle but i guess you do what you have to. :fingerscrossed: my chart just looks stupid and that egg is in there sticking like glue.
Hi everyone
Thanks for the well wishes, DH is very excited, I was 14dpo when I tested so I wasnt sure if I would get a bfn first or not.
Chel- I am sorry about your bfn, :fingerscrossed: for u it may have been too early.
Kylnor- Goodluck with your testing, hopefully there wil be some more december babies:flowerz:
Bexsi- goodluck and hopefully you will be joining me soon too, :fingerscrossed:!!!
sfms- goodluck with your scan, hope there are some big follies there for you!!!
Emma- goodluck with your 1st lot of IVF, I hope it all goes well for you!
SFMS- Hope you get to do that egg pick up on Thursday :fingerscrossed: Would be ironic & hopefully a great sign so close to easter!
Chel - I am going to be even greedier & hope we both get BFP's Im sure thats not too much to ask? :fingerscrossed:it was too early to test, what test did you use? When I got my + last cycle my + only showed on FR I tried some IC & got nothing. Hope your day got a little better.
Bexsi - I am not holding out hope this cycle with my temps as since O I have been unwell. So trying not to compare this one to my last where I got a +. My last one was actually triphasic so it looked super nice, but then again they can look like that & get your hopes up for nothing. I hope that egg is sticking for you & all of us testing soon get to join Sehan in the Dec thread!
Sehan - Did you go to the Dr's today for bloods? GL I hope its super sticky
chel070580
06-04-2009, 18:18
Hey girls just popping in quickly to say AF arrived today which I expected.
I went to the naturopath today and he changed a few products I was on so fingers crossed it helps soon.
My Naturopath has a book coming out soon I cant wait to read. He said there wasn't any books out there that covered EVERY fertility option, natural and medical so he has now written one.
mummybubby
06-04-2009, 18:42
Hi there ladies...
I was always diagnosed with PCOS July last yr,,been trying for 3 yrs..and we now find ourselves 16 wks pregnant :smiliedance:
We thought we had no hope..but after perserverance, 2 cycles of IVF..., metformin and loss of 9 kgs, one session of acupunture...a diagnosis on endrometriosis which had become inactive on its own.....then a break from whole fertility thing...we somehow became pregnant...so not sure which or what worked.....but there is hope...PLUS im in the over 35+ category....
So it does happen!! good luck to all who are trying....!!:wave:
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billykat
06-04-2009, 22:03
Sehan, Mummybubby & Sarah: Congrats!!! I am so happy that there are such positives out there..Good luck for a safe and healthy 9 months :smiliedance:
Chel: Too bad about AF..fingers crossed for next time. Let us know more details of the book when you get them..
Kylnor: Hope that AF doesn't arrive and you get a BFP instead..See an Endo if you want to rule out anything else that may be causing the hormone imbalances.
Bexsi: Hopefully you will be one of the next of our preggo hubbers :P
SFMS: Hope that those follies keep growing for you..I can't imagine how anxious you would be!
Emma: Good luck with the IVF, hopefully it will the first and last you need.
AFM: Still no AF- bloody hell!! A few days left till I can test and start the pills to bring it on. I can't wait to get them, never thought I would actually WANT AF!! I start my personal trainer tomorrow, so I hope it helps to shift the weight..Good luck for all that are testing and awaiting collection and BFPs!!
Chel - So sorry to hear AF arrived. Are you trying the clomid and timed BDing again this cycle? :fingerscrossed: the new products help you on your way to a May BFP.
Bexsi - I’ve forgotten what the 2WW feels like, it’s been so long since I’ve been there. Hopefully my memory will be jogged soon.
Sehan - Keep us updated with how you’re going.
Kylnor - When we first started this cycle EPU was meant to be somewhere near 1st April. I was quite paranoid that it was all going to happen on April fools day. Easter is a much better time. Lets hope the 9th is a good day for both of us. :goodvibes:
Emma - Good luck with sniffing. I did 10am/10pm, still on it now doing 9am/9pm since daylight savings finished. Everything has moved quickly for us too. I had some follies around 16mm last Fri, hoping to have EPU on Thurs and ET Sat. If that happens I won’t have any time off unless I’m not well. I’m hoping my EPU will be at the women’s hosp and not freemasons. Monash and Melb IVF must operate out of the same place. I see Dr Michael Gronow at Epworth/freemasons. I’m hoping to avoid the OHSS, not sure if that is possible considering they have measured up to 64 follicles. Learning the IVF lingo was like starting on BH all over again!!!
Mummybubby - Congrats on your BFP. It must have come as quite a shock in the end. Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy.
Billykat - Can’t believe AF still hasn’t arrived. Good luck for testing :babydust2:. Let’s hope you don’t need the pills. Hope all goes well with your personal trainer.
AFM - Will be back to let you all know how things go tomorrow. :)
Hi all, sorry i don't hang out much on this thread. my bub dosn't give me much time to myself and very little computer time. hope the brissy meet went well? we had an unexpected family visit and i just couldn't make it.
I wanted to ask some advise. I ranted earlier about how the Mater wouldn't give me an IUD. They're also now telling me that metaformin is unnessisary because I'm not wanting to fall pregnant. and that for now I'm not diabetic yet. I thought it was for sorting out insulin resistance. Am I wrong about this? I've been singularly unimpressed by their "treatment" of he PCOS which to date has been zip.
Chel - sorry to hear AF arrived.. I have a feeling mine is about to hit soon, feel crampy today & my temp dropped this morning so not looking good.
Bilykat - :fingerscrossed: you dont need the pills!
SFMS - How did your scan go yesterday?
So i am pretty sure AF is going to arrive, it feels like it & my temp dropped, really should not have expected anything else, just makes me dwell on what could have been last month :thumbsdown:
Knylor - Im with you there, temps not good so just waiting for spotting to start, kind of resigned myself to it really.
SFMS - I hope its egg pick up time soon !!!!!!!
Billykat - hope AF is already here and you can get on with it.
Chel - you back on clomid now?
Emma - Hope the sniffing(sounds great :)) is going well
AFM - temps just not good so resigned to AF being here soon but im going to try and be positive and just get on with things when it arrives.
Knylor - Hope you dont mind, just checked your chart and its the first big dip since estrogen dip on DPO5 so could still be implantation. I know what its like when people say that and you know yourself if theres no chance because you know your body but i will still have my :fingerscrossed: for you :)
Bexsi - Thanks for looking .. that did cross my mind as well, but I think its wishful thinking, oh well will know soon enough either way. I guess there is still hope for both of us even if just a glimmer!
chel070580
09-04-2009, 10:10
MummyBubby - Congratulations, it is great to hear stories like yours. Good luck for the remainder of your pregnancy.
BillyKat - when are you testing?
Sfms - Good luck let us know how you go
Wocket - The brissie catch up was lovely, the girls are so nice. I can sit for hours and chat with them. I was put on metformin as soon as my Dr found out I had PCOS (not ttc), it works differently for each woman but yes it can control insulin, weight, hair, cycle length and the list goes on.
For me it regulated my cycle.
Bexsi and Kylnor - I still have my fingers crossed for both of you :babydust2:
AFM - Started second cycle of clomid, booked in for the 16th for my US.
My friend who is getting married in 4 weeks found out recently she was preggas. Anyway she went for her 12 week scan yesterday and the foetus had no heart beat. I am not sure how long ago it stopped but she is booked in for D & C today. That is exactly the same thing that happened to me. I didn't find out until at my 12 week scan. The only difference was I had twins.
Chel - I really hope the 2nd round of clomid does the trick for you. That is really sad news about your friend & so close to her wedding, I cant even imagine how hard that news would be.
AFM - 10DPO today & I usually start spotting today, so far nothing but I still have a little cramping, its been that long since I had a true AF that I cant actually remember what I feel like prior to it. Anyway still holding onto that hope that she will stay away :fingerscrossed: Its DP & my 6th Anniversary tomorrow so it wont be a fun day if i get an unwanted visitor!
Hope everyone else is travelling ok & you have a nice safe easter
Wocket - I’m hoping to stay on Metformin even when not TTC. From what the dr told me it will help avoid diabetes later in life.
Is there somewhere else you can go for treatment?
Kylnor - :fingerscrossed: the spotting stays away and you don't need to remember what a normal cycle feels like.
Bexsi - Hope you're wrong about AF being on the way.
Chel - Good luck with clomid #2. :goodvibes:
That is such awful news about your friend, not to mention the bad timing.
AFM - My scan the other day wasn’t successful, again. They have put my fsh injection back up to where I started and I am going to see the FS on Sat and he will do a scan. If the scan is good EPU will be early next week. If I don’t get back over the weekend, that’ll mean we’ve stayed in Melb for EPU Mon. :fingerscrossed: you don’t hear from me. :)
Just popping by to say AF arrived yesterday afternoon:crying: Oh well I knew it was coming, I am choosing not to dwell on the negatives, I am happy as it seems my cycles are getting better Im not just imagining it, Dec Cycle was 45 days, Jan cycle would have been 34 if I did not get the BFP, & March cycle was 39 days after the m/c, no more 50+ for 4 months!
I am now on cycle 9 of TTC and even though I have graduated up to 12+ months i will hold out hope ill get my :bfp: prior to my 12th cycle.
Bexsi - Hope AF has held off for you!
SFMS - hope I dont hear from you until after Monday! Would be great for someone to get some good news!
Hi everyone
Hope u all are having a good easter!
Haven't been on much this week, just finished a row of nights.
Everything is goin ok so far, went to drs on Monday and she gave me a do's and don't s list for pregnancy. Didn't do any bloods, positive hpt was enough evidence for her. Got a dating scan on the 27th april to give me a edd and check that the bub is ok, then got next scan at 12 weeks and downs syndrome testing. Still don't know how far along I am, anywhere between 5-7 weeks so will just have to wait and see.
Chel- I hope the clomid works for you, I have my :fingerscrossed:, I had a friend who took clomid for four months and got her bfp on her last clomid cycle!
I feel for you friend, it must have been an awful to have that happen. It recently happened to my friends older sister with her 2nd bub.
Kylnor- I'm sorry Af has arrived for u, I hope u get ur bfp next cycle.
sfms- goodluck I hope all went successfully for you:)
Bexsi- I still have my fingers crossed for u, hope u get ur bfp!!!
billykat
12-04-2009, 12:02
SFMS: Hang in there...really hoping those follies are working extra hard!
Chel: Another cycle of clomid? This is your 2nd right? I did two as well...
Kylnor: Good thing about your cycle beginging to be a bit more regular, hopefully this is your month!!
Bexsi:Any news yet, hope AF hasn't decided to visit?
AFM: After a looooong 131 days...AF finally arrived on Friday morning. I don't feel a thing and it's so weird that my body has just decided to work! I did not start the course of pills to bring them on, so I am hoping that a mix of diet, exercise and reflexology bought them on.. Am going to sit this cycle out and hopefully will be able to start on the next one.
Baby dust to all :babydust2::wizard:
Hi all
AF has arrived for me so on to next cycle. Feel like it really is never going to happen. This is my last cycle before I have to go for LAP so :fingerscrossed: ill be spared and get my BFP.
Knylor - Sorry AF is here hopefully this cycle will be the one for us both.
Chel - :hugs: for you im sure its awful having to see your friend go through this especially knowing how it feels. Hope your enjoying some of your easter at least theres plenty of chocolate about if need some comfort food. :hugs:
SFMS - Hope we dont hear from you hehehhe well not until Mon anyway hehehehe:fingerscrossed:
Emm - How you going?
Trace123
12-04-2009, 14:41
Hi all,
HAPPY & SAFE EASTER TO ALL...
Hope all is well.
I haven't been in here much lately...so busy with work, BD'ing and going to the gym - not much time for anything else.
I am now up to 12.4kg loss in 5 weeks and a loss of 37.5cm in 4 weeks...I am not doing anything special, just eating the right food (no chips, chocolate. take away etc etc) and exercising heaps..and it is paying off!!! :)
Today is CD28 :fingerscrossed:
I had a blood test on CD25...so we'll wait and see..
Trace
Kylnor - Sorry AF has arrived. Great that your cycles are getting shorter. Hope the next one brings you your BFP!!! :goodvibes:
Sehan - That’s wonderful that everything is going along as it should be. I bet you can’t wait until your scan.
Billykat - Gee you must have been relieved to see AF. I hope your next cycle is much, much shorter so you can get on with your TTC journey sooner.
Bexsi - I hope your long awaited BFP turns up and you don’t have to worry about the lap. :goodvibes:
Trace - :fingerscrossed: all that weight loss is the key to getting your BFP.
AFM - As you can see I’m back, so still no good news from me. I saw the FS yesterday and he just measured the biggest follie on each ovary and he said all the little follies are nothing to worry about. He has upped my fsh injection again and I go back Thurs for another scan. Hopefully that is the one!!!
Happy Easter :flowerz:
chel070580
14-04-2009, 11:58
Kylnor - I hope Af is kind to you, I am also heading to my 1 year and hope to have BFP before then. I normally count it since the miscarriage because we have been TTC since before the miscarriage if that makes sense? Although we were officially given the go ahead in May after the m/c.
Sfms - Good luck for Thursday.
Sehan - Let us know how your scan goes
BillyKat - Hope Af is kind to you also, I am on my second round of clomid.
Bexsi - I hope you get your BFP and dont have to go for a lap
Trace - Wow 12.4 kgs in 5 weeks that is great.
Nothing much going on here, I have a scan on Thursday to check follies.
My Friend is doing pretty good, I guess it is good she has her wedding so close because she has something to focus on. She is in wedding mode and it is keeping her occupied.
I just can't believe it was the same story as mine. My best friend and I not finding out we miscarried until we go to the 12 week scan.
Hi Girls,
Could you ad me to your thread? We have been TTC # 2 since October 2008. We are blessed with our beautiful baby girl Olivia and conceived her naturally. I have recently been to the doctors due to 2 negative test results and a late AF I have been advised that I may have PCOS. So I have to wait till AF arrives which it did today after 48 days my cycles are normally 28 - 30days. So I have a blood test on thursday then an ultrasound next thursday then another blood test in 21 days and see from there. I am overwieight, have high blood presure (great combination) and am 38 this year!! Also I am trying to understand the abreviations can you please tell me what BFP means??? Thanks girls.:wave:
Sehan - Glad to hear everything is going well, I bet you cannot wait until the 24th, make sure you keep us updated!
BilyKat- Wow 131 days! I really hope that your next cycle is shorter and that all of your plans pay off for that BFP!
Bexsi- Sorry to hear you AF arrived, I really hope that this cycle is it so you are spared the lap. We will now have to start :fingerscrossed: for new year babies!
Trace- Well done on the weight loss that is fantastic, :fingerscrossed: your bloods come back fine and you have already caught that egg!
SFMS- I am glad that the Dr is not to worried about the number of follies, surely Thursday has to be it? I still have everything crossed for you!
Chel - I am glad that your friend is doing ok given the circumstances. Life can be so cruel to people, I do try and think that things happen for a reason, but its stories like yours & your friends that make me question that theory. I hope that your 2nd cycle of clomid is more promising :fingerscrossed:
AFM- Af was pretty kind to me even though it sucks! on CD5 now so its just a waiting game, hopefully I will have a shortish cycle again but I shall just have to wait & see. I have heaps of assignments due in the next few weeks to keep me occupied so hopefully time flys! I am due back to GP this week after I get my LFT done again so hopefully that is all back within normal levels.
Chel - Good luck for Thurs. :goodvibes: How many scans did you need to have last cycle?
Shell - :wave: Welcome to the thread. Good luck with your upcoming tests.
BFP = Big Fat Positive (The one we're all waiting for.)
Kylnor - Good luck with your GP, hope things come back as they should :fingerscrossed:. Hopefully those assignments keep your mind off things and this cycle passes by quickly.
:)
chel070580
15-04-2009, 11:05
Hey Girls
Welcome Shell08 hope your stay here is short. You just made me think of an idea to help all newbies. Along with the names etc on the first page I will post codes. So if anyone can think of some to add let me know.
kylnor - I am also a big believer in everything happening for a reason but I agree it is hard sometimes to find a reason to explain certain things especially things that involve children.
Glad to hear Af is kind.
Sfms - I have one scan per cycle, I really have my fingers crossed for you this cycle.
We have decided on a different approach. LOTS OF BDING this cycle whenever we feel like it. Can't hurt right?
Hi Girls!
Just thought i'd tell you all a few facts about myself.
As you all know i was diagnosed with PCOS about 2 months ago. I'm 22 (23 in 2 months), I weigh 60kgs and have been married for 1 yr and 1 month on 22/4. We've been TTC since Jan (approx 4 months) and are desperate to have a :baby:.
To update my TTC journey:
Got AF on Monday so have started 2nd round of Clomid. Hubby is still away so I am driving over to see him for ANZAC wkend as i think i will be o-ing then. (Mind you its a 7hr drive to get there) Hopefully we will get a :bfp: this month. since i will be making the extra effort.
I have had to read so many posts as i have been really slack and haven't been on here for some time.
Congratulations to those who got their :bfp:'s. Its so exciting. I support you all the way.
Thats all from me today, Wishing you all the very best with TTC :babydust2:
Hi Girls,
Thanks for the welcome and well wishes. Lets hope we are all on the thread for a short time and are all blessed with 2010 New Year babies.
Chel - thanks for the abbreviations that's a great help I will get my head around it!
KB08 - long drive hope its worth it and all works out.
SFMS - Good luck for Thursday (tomorrow) try and get some sleep tonight and fingers and toes crossed for you.
:babydust2: to all us ladies.
chel070580
16-04-2009, 10:38
KBo8 - I have my fingers crossed for you, I think 7 hours driving for baby making is a pretty good effort and deserves an extra special outcome.
Shell08 - It doesn't take as long as you think it will to get used to the abbreviations.
I had to be in the city at 7 today for my blood test and scan. I have 2 really good sized follicles the one on the right side is 18mm and the one on the left is 16mm. He said they need to get to about 20 before they burst so thinks another couple of days.
We chatted about me being in Melbourne and he is giving me a plan to follow based on these two cycles. We just won't be having the scan to check my follicles.
Anyway that will be our last cycle of timed intercourse and then we have to go to insemination.
Shell - Welcome I hope that your stay here is short & you get your BFP soon!
SFMS - I hope today was THE day for you! Cant wait to hear your good news
Chel - Good idea with the Bding, I am sure that your DH will no be complaining! Thats great to hear about the follies, do you know the rate they grow day by day? Just curious to know. I really hope that this cycle works for you :fingerscrossed:
KB - Wow what a long drive, I really hope it pays off for you this cycle given the effort!
AFM - Nothing new just playing the waiting game I hate so much. Do you ever feel like your life is in slow motion? Thats kinda how I am feeling at the moment & losing motivation for things particulary my work:geek:. It just feels like everything in my life is waiting for me to get pregnant & we are just in pause mode atm... aghh I just need to snap out of it
Baldie's Mum
16-04-2009, 14:59
Hi girlies!!
Sorry i have been MIA!!!
Well i havent been in here for ages. Where to start!????!
I ended up in hospital with vertigo and low blood sugar. So i went off my metformin.
I had some weird old blood cm with fresh blood spotting on day 17,18 and 19.......and nothing since! I am on day 26 today! Trying not to get my hopes up tooooo high, i dont even know if i O'ed!!! :rolleyes: But there is a side of me which is saying "maybe we could be one of these couples that try try try with IVF, take a break, and BAM fall preg!" but wishful thinking i recon!!! I have no feelings. I might test saturday morning. Only cause i have a big night sat night, engagement party for my cousin...
We also got rid of dh's brother and his gf with her 2 kids! So now my home is a safe haven for me! I am so much more relaxed, i am doing some gardening, just plodding round the house......all of the fun things we havent done before! Its like we are first living together! :cloud9:
I got a letter from the new FS with some of the findings from the u/s....apparently i have severe PCOS! over 30 cycts on 1 overy and 20-25 on the other!!!! :rolleyes:
I am going to get into this low GI diet, or the CSIRO diet! mmmmmmm I am also going to sign up for boot camp if i am not pregnant this cycle! :D try and get rid of some weight! (i am 5'8 and 93kgs)I would like to lose about 10 kgs! not in 1 month.............well maybe! look at the biggest loser! hahaha! i work from home so i can train a few hrs a day! (if i could be bothered)
alright, sorry about the novel girls!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
:flowerz:
Chel - Sounds like all is going well with clomid #2. Good luck with catching them eggs. :fingerscrossed: you don't need to worry about another cycle.
Shell - When will you get your BT results? Will they just wait until you’ve had your u/s as well?
KB - I’m sure the drive will be well worth it should you get your BFP. :goodvibes:
Kylnor - Slow motion…..I know the feeling, the story of my life lately. :rolleyes:
Arian - Sounds like you had a bit of a rough time. Do you have any plans on going back on Met? Hopefully your BFP turns up and you won’t need to!!! :wizard:
It’s nice that you now have the house to yourselves. No more extra stress.
I did the CSIRO diet and found it good. Lost weight, wasn’t hungry and was easy to keep motivated on it.
AFM - I had my scan this morning and my EPU is going to be either next Tues or Wed. Will know for sure by Sat afternoon. I’m soo excited now…..I can’t wait :smiliedance:.
Hi Girls,
Kylnor - I know how you feel your life just focus's on one thing and that's a baby. I had about 8 friends pregnant last year and it was so hard and now my close cousin is pregnant and we were hoping to be pregnant together and you go month by month and think just hurry up!!! I feel your pain but we will all get there.
KB - Think positive thoughts on your long drive and hopefully that will pass the time for you.
Arian - Its sounds like you are now in a good envirnoment and hopefully this will help move things along.
SFMS - I must ask what does EPU mean? Sorry I will work it all out one day either way hope it all goes well fingers crossed.
AFM - Had my blood test yesterday for everything including menopause cause apparently you can get it early which is my worst fear and the lady who took my bloods just said if its that bad luck get on with life - gees thanks but I want a baby!! I then have a u/s next thursday and then another blood test at 21 days and then I finally get to see my dr so I will be waiting all up 6 weeks which is going to kill me! DH also has to be tested all this before my Dr sends me off to a specialist or see where go from there. I have a question AF only stayed around for 3 days I normally have her for at least 4 - 5 days is this normal??
Have a great weekend girls. Thanks for listening.
:babydust2: For all of us this month.
chel070580
17-04-2009, 11:14
Kylnor - how is the diet going? I know what you mean I say to Simon all the time it feels like our lives are on hold. I am not sure what the grow rate is I thought the same when I left there.
Arianrhod - Fingers crossed it is implantation bleeding, I had no feelings of pregnancy when I first fell. Hopefully it was them moving out that relaxed you and helped you fall. OH I really hope so. Good luck with the weight loss and exercise. I found CSIRO much easier than low GI.
SFMS - YAY Finally
Shell08 - Were they actually testing you for menopause or was it just on your blood test form? Depending on the DR who sends me for tests i know one of them puts menopause on the form because the tests are all the same as a hormone test. I said why can't they put that on there because I hate seeing menopause on my form.
How rude of that woman though.
My Af differs each time. It lasts 3 days sometime and others 7 days. EPU = EGg Pick Up
beabroca
17-04-2009, 15:44
hi!!
ive been ttc since may 2005....
hopefully soon things will start looking up!
Chel - The doctor is checking me for menopause cause I am 37 and could be going through early menopause which I am so scared that's what it is. But fingers crossed its not. Thanks once again for the abbreviation help!
Kylnor - how are you finding the CSIRO diet? I am thinking of going on that what can and can't you eat is pretty much healthy eating? My weakness it chocolate!!!
Beabroca - hope your stay with us is short and welcome.
Have a great weekend all.
SFMS - Woohoo :yelclap: that is great news. I hope it all goes great & you are celebrating soon with your BFP
Shell - I am not doing the CSIRO diet, although I have the book. I am following a low GI diet & a plan that my dietician has given me based around Low Gi ,lowering my carbs & strength training. So far so good! My AF also varies it used to be short & sweet 3 days now can drag out to 7
Chel - Diet is going ok, though being sick the other week & easter kinda took me for a six. I have definatley not put on weight though & due to weigh myself tomorrow morning so I shall let you know. I have not been on scale for 2 weeks rather trying to focus on my overall measurements. I go back to dietician tomorrow so I will see what she has to say, I definatley could put more focus into my diet & have got back on this week after 2 kinda slack weeks. I got myself some flippers for swimming and have been really mixing that up with different strokes now & I can feel the difference its making in my body which is good! Will be interesting to see what effect it all has on this cycle :fingerscrossed:
Beabroca - :wave:Welcome I hope that your stay is short
AFM - CD8 today so still a way off O even if i had a regular cycle :laughing:. Had my BT today & I have the nastiest bruise! So back to GP Tues at this stage to get the LFT results & discuss my next steps
SFMS _ ABOUT TIME ! They better not put it off or ill be sending telepathic messages to those follicles of yours to get a move on !!!!!! So excited its nearly here :)
Chel - Hope your having fun with all that Bdg and have had or about to O. Hopefully you wont need IUI and will be instead holding a gorgeous Jan bub.
Knylor - Hope assignments are going well. I get sick of the whole everything on hold life in slow motion thing to but then I think I want this bub so what can I do but go along with it. Have fun with thhose flippers and glad to hear the diet is going well.
Arian - hopefully all the relaxing in a destressed house will do the trick and you are one of those have a break and get pregnant couples.
Shell - Welcome to the thread. Being 36 I got tested for early menopause but all was ok and my cycles vary from 3 to 5 days so I wouldnt worry to much. Hope all goes well with your bloods.
Beabroca - Hopefully you will get that BFP very soon. Have you had all the tests US and whatever else they can think of?
AFM - plodding along at CD6. Bad clomid headaches this cycle - ouch !! hopefully all worth it though. I seem to get clomid side effects a little worse each cycle so better hurry up and get that BFP.
Jigsygal
18-04-2009, 20:06
hi ladies!
sorry i have not really been around and part of the convo for the last couple of weeks.. i've been feeling a bit down and out and blah so didn't really want to think about anything (not that it stopped me) haha... didn't really know what to say either...
anyway my update is that i went to the dr again yesterday (to get results of a GTT) and was relieved to find that my glucose levels are within the normal range!!! I have also convinced my dr. to send me to a different specialist and this one is going to start me on chlomoid and specifically to monitor this!! I'm relieved to be doing something other then just diet and exercise... I've found it so hard to stay motivated! and of course easter didn't help lol i think over the last week i've put on just as much weight as i'd lost in the last 2 months.
anyway so i'm currently waiting for my appointment with this new specialist.....and feeling hopeful :)
I hope everyone is well!! i will try to be a more active part of this convo! you girls are very special and this is a great place to get some support!!! :)
sending some baby dust to everyone :wizard::babydust2: good luck!!! :)
oh p.s ive been reading the posts and getting confused. can anyone tell me what the accronyms stand for? eg: O; BFP; IUI; BDG hehe.. not sure what they all mean :)
Trace123
19-04-2009, 14:33
Hi all,
Hope that everyone is well and feeling positive!! :)
I have been pretty good apart from getting AF on Friday!! As last month, I had a 33 day cycle.
I was pretty emotional about it all but am feeling better about it now..
I went back to fertility Dr on Friday and he said that my last blood test done on Day 25 came back with excellent results. The level (progesterone i think) was at 77. He said that anything over 15 was considered good. He also said that meant that I definitely did O and he was very happy.
He has given me the Clomid again, and with DH sperm check (which came back excellent) he said that there is no reason now, why we can't get pregnant, hopefully in the next few cycles...
So I was so happy to hear that, now I look to the future...
Also, I have been continuing my healthy eating and gym work and have now lost 15.4kg in 6 weeks and I am coming 2nd in the challenge at my gym!!! :)
Full steam ahead for me now!!! :)
Jigsygal - BFP is big fat positive:bfp:,
O is for Ovulation, IUI is for Intrauterine insemination and BDG is for bedding (sex)
Hope this helps you :)
Trace
Hi Girls
Shell - Your BT lady sounds like she either never wanted kids or fell easily everytime. It's easy to say these things if you've never been in our position.
I don't think the length of your AF would be too much to worry about. Just mention to your dr next visit.
Chel - Hope you got your +ve OPK this weekend and caught the an egg or two. :goodvibes:
Beabroca - Welcome. Hope your time comes soon. :wizard:
Kylnor - Hope your cycle is 'regular' and your results come back OK. :fingerscrossed:
Bexsi - Hopefully the worse the clomid side effects the better the end result. I think 'longer = worse effects' seems to be the general rule with clomid and may be why they only allow six cycles.
Don't worry the EPU can't be put off once I have the trigger tonight. :D (I hope)
Jigsygal - Great that your test came back OK and hope things go well with your new specialist.
Trace - Your still doing so well with your weight loss, hopefully next cycle will be the one. :babydust2:
AFM - I've had my EPU confirmed and it is Tues at 8.30. I have to do my trigger shot tonight at 8.35.
Tues is DHs b'day which is funny cause last year I spent my b'day in hosp having a lap. Never a day to relax from all this baby making business.
I guess you'll all be glad to finally hear my news. Now you won't have to listen to me talk about it anymore. ;)
Hi Everyone,
Hope we all had a good weekend.
Trace123 - Wow 15kgs that's great are you following any special diet or just eating well?? In six weeks too that's great well done.
Sfms - Yeah that's lady was terrible does she know how worried I am and that I really didn't want to hear that! My results will be at the dr's today but I don't see her for another 3 weeks so I will have to wait and see. Good luck on tuesday.
Was wondering about another abbreviation and I hope this doesn't offend when you have EPU does that mean that you will be pregnant or it means you have to wait and see if the egg fertalises??
Bexsi - hope your headaches are gone and you are feeling better.
AFM - U/s this thursday and I am so scared never had an internal one before!!!
Have a good week all.:flowerz:
Shell - Dont worry about int US they are not that bad. Doesnt hurt and they dont look I would take a couple of these over a pap smear anyday !!!!!! Try and think about it as a positive step towards getting that bundle of joy (tantrums etc) :)
SFMS - WELL ??? HAVE YOU HAD EPU ???????? Thinking of you and :fingerscrossed: this is it !!!!!:hugs: Let the TWW begin (we will all be here to share it with you).
EMMA - Sounds like things are going well so hopefully you wont have to worry about anything more financially except on all those gorgeous baby outfits :). I know I dont have long before it will be to IVF and I know we could only have one shot at it so expensive but you have to try. Hopefully we will all get a BFP and not have to worry about all this anyore
Jigsygal - Good to hear you have a new specialist and things are moving forward for you. Good to see you back.
Trace - Fantastic BT results that progesterone is nice and high ! That 15kg may have made a difference you must be feeling like a new women.
Bexsi - Hopefully this is the cycle for all of us & we can all move into the Jan thread! :fingerscrossed: you O soon.
Jigsy - I am pretty sure I put on some weight last week too damn easter! Although I seem to have lost it again as of Saturday so im back to where i started. Great news on the tests, hope the time passes quickly before you see specialist
SFMS- Ill cross everything at 8.30 tomorrow morning. Good luck and sending lots of :goodvibes:
Emma - Glad to hear your on hols, hopefully the relaxing will do you the world of good before IVF. Glenn got his Krudd money today so they are slowly moving through it by the sounds (it was already spent + more on my wondeful new couches!)
Shell- I was a little worried before my u/s but it was easy & i agree with Bexsi in regards to the pap
AFM - CD11 today so hopefully O wont make me wait forever. Went back to dietician saturday & she is very happy with my diet. I have lost 4 kgs over 5 weeks so I am happy about that (though I think I put on a bit & re lost it). Chel i asked her about caffeine & she said 1 - 2 cups is fine just dont go over 3 & sugar is ok too, I have one & she said that over a whole day is well within your limits.
My best friend commented on my weight loss yesterday ( i have not seen her for 2 weeks) which is good, though it seems to be coming off my non existent hips & butt damn it. Oh well hopefully it works its way up to my stomach next!
chel070580
20-04-2009, 15:28
Beabroca - welcome, hope your stay here is short. Can I ask what your journey has been since May 05?
Shell08 - I have done the CSIRO and just fell off the wagon, I found it really easy except for the meat side of it. There is a lot of meat. I slowly lost weight with it. I agree with Bexsi Internal is much easier than a pap. I have to have an internal every month.
I am not sure of the process with EPU.
Kylnor - WOW 4 kgs in 5 weeks that is great. I looked at your diet today and am keen to get started on it. I have been so unmotivated. I gained 1.7kgs over the weekend (hens night) so I am keen to lose it before my friends wedding on the 9th May. I love swimming I have just stopped because our pool is closing, we are going to do squash instead.
Great to hear about the coffee I only have 1-2 a day anyway. I am going to try that new CSR sugar called logi something it is meant to be better for you.
Bexsi - Good luck with this cycle, how many clomid cycles do you have to do before the next step?
Jigsygal - Have you got your appointment? I have posted most meanings on page 1.
Trace - How many clomid cycles do you have to do before the next step? Congrats on your weight loss.
Sfms - Good luck tomorrow :fingerscrossed:
Emma - OSP haha I like it, good luck with this cycle
Jigsygal
21-04-2009, 11:48
Trace123: that’s so great that you were getting some positive news!!! And go you with the weight loss!! That’s awesome!!!! :yelclap:Fingers crossed for you for the next cycle!!!
Emma: :fingerscrossed: for you!!!! Hope all goes well! And I agree come on mr rudd! I still don’t have mine yet either...
Shell08: I had my first internal ultra sound a few weeks ago too! I was really nervous but the gynea that did it was really respectful and totally un invasive!!! You can have a sheet over you and they sit to the side of you (not looking directly up!).. hope it goes well for you!!
Bexsi: thanks, nice to be back J :fingerscrossed:for you for a big O before it has to go to IVFJ
Kylnor: well done on getting rid of the easter chub! Hehe you sound like your doing amazingly!!!! Keep it up!! :yelclap:I’m so up and down with my diet its terrible! I’m such an emotional binger!! And when I’m in a crappy mood no one can stop me.. not even me! Haha but you sound like your doing brilliantly! Especially if your bestie can notice it!! Fingers crossed it brings on the O! J
Chel: yes my appointment is next Tuesday! I was so happy to get one so fast (my dr. said there might be a wait list)... so i just need to :chillpill: in the mean time! i think that's one of my biggest chellenges! not to stress!!
Oh and thanks for the update on the meanings!!:idea: I was getting confused! Hehe
Hey Ladies,
Chel - I have only got my motivation back this week after being sick. I find the diet really easy to follow & have made a massive effort of adopting the whole 2 serves of carbs per main meal only! and including protein in every meal. Good luck with the squash its good to change it up a bit.
Jigsy - I am a boredom eater, I hate & am so unmotivated when i am not under some sort of pressure particlary at work, not a good way to be when you are TTC :laughing: but when I am not under pressure thats when working in a place that makes cakes bad news!
AFM - went back to GP to get LFT results back & still slightly elevated so it was not because of the herbal tea, she said that she is not too concerned but wanted me to have an upper abdo u/s & run a few more tests just to be sure, I am spared the needle in the arm again as she phoned the pathologists to check if they had enough of my blood to run some more tests & they did. I am having the u/s tomorrow morning & hopefully go back to get results on the weekend. I have read about the link between liver disease & PCOS particularly those with IR so a little part of me is freaking out a little probably for nothing.
chel070580
23-04-2009, 10:58
Jigsygal wow appointment Tuesday that was quick.
Kylnor I have got some motivation back this week also, I have been feeling a bit blah over the last couple of weeks and have gained 1.7kgs in one week, not too sure how because I haven't been that bad.
Anyway possibly with the fact my friends wedding is only 3 weeks away and there will be millions of photos being taken of me I got my motivation back.
your LFTs - Mine are up and down and have been over the years, I did a test where you had to take aspirin and other things and collect urine for 12 hours and then send a sample off and it all came back good. I have also had an Ultrasound and I have what is called fatty liver. some people just have it and I was told not to worry. It it very common amongst PCOS women.
Hi Girls,
Kylnor - I am with you I eat when I am bored and have nothing to do. OMG you work with cakes that would push me over the edge!!!
Jigsygal - I had my internal u/s today it wasn't that bad at all she put a sheet over me and didn't look directly at it!!
AFM - The Dr gave me the results from the u/s then and there which was good. I have one big follie so in the next 5 days it should be a goer!! I don't have any cycst and she said it could be I am anixous. I have more bloods next week the see my Dr in a couple of weeks for all the blood results. The Dr today said I may need to take clomid to help me ovulate a little more so will try and remain positve.
Emma - Good luck with the ivf. I was freaking about the OHSS too, but worked out OK for me. I think they like to be over cautious which is a good thing even though it does send you into panic mode.
Shell - Happy babydancing (BD) over the next few days, :fingerscrossed: you catch that egg.
I didn't have any concept of IVF until we started going through it. Not offended by your comment at all. EPU is when they take the eggs, they then fertilise them and then you have an embryo transfer (ET). I'm now in the 2WW, so not pregnant.
Bexsi - All over, now the waiting begins. Where are you up to?
Kylnor - Well done on your weightloss. People noticing is always good for your motivation.
Hope you u/s went well.
Chel - You just reminded me of that low gi sugar. It does sound good.
You'd be a few days into the 2WW now, how are you going?
Jigsygal - Good luck for your appoint next Tues.
AFM - EPU was on Tues, they basically put you to sleep and then retrieve the eggs via a needle attached to an ultrasound probe. They got 11 eggs and of the 11, 5 were mature (usable) and 2 fertilised 'normally'. We had embryo transfer today, had one embie put back. The other one will be frozen for future use. All went well and we our now in the 2WW, with the BT on 07/05. :)
Chel - I was reading up about fatty liver & PCOS as well, ah the joys that come with PCOS. I go back for results on Tuesday, I had u/s yesterday. The dr did say that some people just have high LFT's & she did not seem too worried.
Shell - yeah working with cakes can be dangerous! But 99% of the time I am good and cant stand the sight of them! GL catching that egg
SFMS- Great news about the IVF:fingerscrossed: it works first time & you will celebrating in 2 weeks. I get my u/s results back Tuesday & then will be getting new referal to FS.
AFM - CD 15 today, I started doing my opk's last night, I am not expecting to O for a little while yet, I would settle for anywhere in the next 2 weeks to keep my cycle under 40 days, hopefully all of the good food, swimming & weights is helping. I am actually starting to see the loss on myself which is good.
sfms79 - Good luck :fingerscrossed: so does this mean on the 7/5 you have a BT to see if you are pregnant??? Oh how exciting. What does 2WW mean??
kylnor - what does CD5 mean if you don't mind me asking??? YOu have good wilpower for not touching all those cakes!! God for you girl.
Have great weekend girls and :fingerscrossed: for all of us this month.
Hi guys
Hope u are all having a good weekend.
Everything is going well so far, had my dating scan yesterday and found out I'm 6 weeks and 5days pregnant, got a due date of 14th of december yah!!!(good to finally know):o
Everything is looking good so far:fingerscrossed:, bubs heart rate was 140 min, which apparently is good and I have a little photo. I'm starting to feel really excited now. (Sorry I'm going on a bit)
Hope everyone is doing well:D
Sfms79- goodluck with the tww that is awesome, I have my fingers crossed for u.
Kylnor- Thats awesome about your diet. Goodluck with your appt with the FS. I didn't know that fatty liver is common with PCOS, I wonder what the link is with IR and your liver. Hope u O soon
Bexsi I have my fingers crossed for u for this month bring on the JAN bubs.
Shell goodluck with the BD!!!
Chel fingers crossed for the tww!!!
Kylnor - :yelclap: That's great that all your hard work is paying off. I know with myself if I was dieting or exercising and I didn't see results in a couple of weeks I would lose interest real quick.
Shell - Yep, on the 07/05 I have a BT to see if i'm pregnant :fingerscrossed:. The two week wait (2WW) is the time between ovulation and your period, it's also known as the luteal phase (LP) of your cycle.
CD = Cycle Day (CD1 is the 1st day of your period)
Sehan - Fantastic news about your scan. Is the dating scan close to where you thought you were at? Hope everything continues going well for you.
AFM -I'm feeling really relaxed at the moment, not thinking too much about the 2WW. I thought I'd be going crazy for the entire time, but that might kick in in the next week or so. :flowerz:
chel070580
25-04-2009, 20:17
smfs - We haven't started the sugar yet but will once we finish the sugar we have. Must be a huge relief to finally have it all done now and be in the 2ww. The 7th May is my birthday so fingers crossed it is a lucky day for you. Actually I dont know when I O'd I always get a pos on the OPK but only got a feint I think it is because I did it late some days and I also drank heaps of water.
The Gynae did say my follies were almost ready to go and my blood tests confirmed I was going to O.
I have decided I will test on my Birthday if AF hasn't arrived because she should definately be here by then.
Kylnor - Fingers crossed you do get early O. Isn't it great when you can see your weight loss it is very motivating. Congrats
Shell - how you going? 2ww - Two week wait, CD - cycle day
Sehan - Wow how exciting, please keep us updated.
Chel - :fingerscrossed: your b'day is lucky for both of us, I'll be 16DPO by then but even if I haven't got AF it won't necessarily be a good sign cause I'm on progesterone gel. 7 is also my favourite number so I'm hoping that is a good sign.
I am relieved to have it all over with, but it was much easier than I thought.
Hi,
Thanks for the abbreviations.
SFMS79 - Good luck for the 7th remain positive and relax and I am sure you will be telling us some great news.
Sehan - That's great news time will fly and you will really start to enjoy being pregnant and watch this amazing little person grow inside you.
Chel - I am going good. we start BD today cause at my u/s on thurs they said to try in 5 days so we will start today to be ready and have more chance!!! I then have more bloods next monday day21 and then see my doctor so we will see.
:babydust2: To all of us.
hayleymummy2jakob
26-04-2009, 17:58
hey girls just poping in to say good luck to all of u.
i also have pcos and my periods well what can i say about them i actually only get a period once a year i started on diabex xr 500 mg 1 time a day and started got a period in dec jan missed feb and march and 2 weeks ago found out i was pregnant...
it is still a shock and after going to a fs for a few years sorta thought this is neever going to happen
girls i wish the best for u all and i know that each one of u deserve it so so so much
i know how u must all feel somtimes well most of the time and it hurst
will check in on u all and u girls WILL get ur :bfp:
keep positive even tho its hard somtimes
hayley
Shel - Good luck bding, hopefully you catch the egg!
SFMS - I am glad that you are relaxing a little, you deserve it! I hope that we all follow you into the Jan threads :fingerscrossed: that fertilised egg is making itself comfy for the next 9 months
Sehan - Great news about the u/s, how exciting! Is that around where you thought you where at? Keep us informed
Chel - Its hard sometimes when you drinking lots of water to not pee for 2 hrs! I leave work sometimes busting trying to hold in to test lol. hope that you O'd & caught the egg.
Hayley - Wow what awesome news! That must have been a great surprise. Great to hear stories like yours. I hope you have a happy & healthy 9 months.
AFM - CD17 today, my opk is getting darker :) so I am hoping that I O this week.
Shell - Good luck with this cycle. Hopefully this is it and you won't need to worry about all your test results. :fingerscrossed:
Hayley - Congrats on your pregnancy. What a wonderful surprise! Hope it is all smooth sailing for you.
Kylnor - Hope this week is it for O. Good luck. :goodvibes:
chel070580
27-04-2009, 09:55
Sfms - 7 Is my fav number so :fingerscrossed: for both of us.
Shell - Hope you catch that egg :babydust2:
Hayleymummy2jacob - Congratulations, when are you due?
Kylnor - Yay for the OPKs.
I know I did ovulate because the Gynae confirmed it but when I get the pos on the OPK I count 14 days and I know when AF is due, now I am a bit up in the air.
Hi everyone.
Just to update you, i have just come back from visiting my DH. Been with him 4 4 days which was very nice. Back home now and a little bit disappointed. I have been doing OPKs since friday and haven't got a positive yet! Not happy. I'm on CD16 now and my last cycle was 28 days. I o-ed last cycle on day 14 but i guess the Clomid didn't work this time. Has anyone else on clomid had this happen, worked first cycle but not the next? I'm only on my 2nd cycle of clomid so i only have 1 cycle to compare it to.
Thanks in advance
KB
Chel - That's what I liked about the OPKs, you would know exactly what day AF was due. I found the OPKs would be +ve 1-2 days before O when comparing to my charts.
Emma - Sounds like things are going well and you're right on track with your plan. I'm using crinone which is progesterone gel. My clinic frightened the hell out of me with the OHSS and I didn't end up anywhere near overstimulated. The EPU went so well, I had hardly any pain afterwards. We were planning on getting a taxi home but we caught a tram, train and bus back to my MILs house, that's how good I felt. But it's really hard to know how you'll go, everyone's so different.
Once again with egg quality it is an individual thing and unfortunately there's no way of really knowing until EPU. The scans can show nice big follies, but cant tell you if they contain an egg. All you can do is trust your FS has set your cycle right.
I thought I'd be crazy with the 2WW but so far so good. :)
KB - That's a pain that things didn't go to plan with O. I only did one clomid cycle and it was 28 days, so haven't got an answer to your question. Hopefully you O in the next couple of days and you'll still be in with a chance.
beabroca
28-04-2009, 02:46
sorry i havent been on very much latley..been trying to get moved into our new house and seems to be taking so long!
my journey has not been as strenuis as yours...
just the ovalation strips every month hoping i ovalated ...pregnancy test 2 weeks later...taking 5 to see if maybe one of them would be positive..
trying trying trying
crying crying crying
and trying again
then at the beginning of this year something clicked...something has to be wrong with me...what if im infertle? i had a pretty bad case of toxemia with my number 1 child...was layed up in the hospital for 4 weeks...and had to take him emergency because of kidney failure.
after that i had a period here...then 3 months another than 7 months another....then it didnt come but twice a year
i went to the obgyn...and she said i had very low estergin and that i had the pcos. i was devistated but she said it was still possable...
so here we are taking these medications in the beginning of our hopefully short journey now....it hasnt been short but hopefully these meds help!
due to start my P tomorrow...hope i dont start FOR A GOOD REASON!
sorry im blabbering
Hi everyone,
Chel - I don't think I like the OPK my cousin gave me some to use and I don't think they work all that well. But I hope they work for you maybe I am being a bit negative cause I was hoping not to have to use them.
Sfms79 - Good to hear you are travelling well and keeping positive its not too long now and hopefully you will have some great news for all of us :fingerscrossed:
Emma - Good luck with your IVF travels hopefully it all works out for you.
KB - Sorry your trip didn't work out as well as you hoped but a least you got to spend time with your man and there is always next month that's what I keep telling myself even though its hard.
Hayley - Great and inspiring news nice to hear and keeps us all going.
Kylor - Good luck with the O hope you catch some eggs and they do you proud.
AFM - Well day 5 was suppose to be yesterday but didn't have any signs of O. Some advise girls after my u/s thursday i had signs of O but thought it was just the lubracant left over but since then I have had O signs from thursday to sunday is it possible to O that long?? I am so confused and can't understand what happening to my body. When I see the Dr in a few weeks I am going to prob her with all these questions. She is a great doctor and have been seeing her for years but I think i will have to get a referral for someone more specialised in this field.
:babydust2: & :fingerscrossed: for a :bfp: to us all.
chel070580
28-04-2009, 11:34
KB - that is exactly what I have been talking about. Every month for a year I have got a pos on the OPK without fail and this is my second clomid cycle and no pos but bloods and Us say I should O. I wasn't that great with the OPKS this month though.
Emma - I never knew that.
For over a year now I have been using OPKS and I have got a positive every month except for this month. so I am assuming I am Ovulating. Can you get the pos on the OPK and not actually release an egg?
Sometimes it is not a good thing having time to think is it?
Beabroca - Fingers crossed AF doesn't arrive
Shell - I havent really noticed how long it lasts with me maybe a few days. I wouldn't think it would be too much to worry about but let me know what your Dr says.
Sfms - how are you feeling in the 2ww?
Hi all
Emma - Glad to hear its going well with IVF. I never knew you could have follicles rupture but be no egg. Ive been Og beautifully on clomid but no success so maybe this is me. Even by myself I was Og just not well so you think after this long I would have had something maybe im not releasing eggs or they are just poor quality. I would be like you worrying about everything they tell me.
SFMS - Cant wait until the 7th will be very nervous and excited for you :)
Chel - where are you up to how many dpo?
Shell - I dont think you would O for that long but you may show fertile signs for a while. I show fertile signs for a week before O and by the time O comes its right at the end of those signs. I have to say I love OPKs for this reason.
Beabroca- :fingerscrossed: for you.
AFM - Have a had a cold all week. Od yesterday and poor husband just had to get on with things with me coughing everywhere and tissues all about. Dont feel at all positive this month but still ill hope I caught the egg(if there is one??? )
SFMS - Glad that the 2ww is not sending you crazy! It must be a relief to finally be in it. Not too much longer to wait now!
Chel - Opks are great for knowing when AF arrives, hopefully it will just be a lucky omen for you :fingerscrossed:
Emma - I mow through the Opks each month lol, because my cycles vary so much I dont want to chance missing it, Im sure I did that enough when we started TTC. Try & stay positive as tough as it is & :fingerscrossed: your EPU will go beautifully!
KB - :fingerscrossed: you just missed your surge & you O'd over the weekend.
Bea - Lol @ trying & crying you have put it beautifully! I hopefully AF does not arrive & instead you get a nice BFP!
shell - I often have days of EWCM & O signs, but it does eventually happen so stay hopeful!
Bexsi - Hope your feeling better, I had the same issue last month being sick while I was oing its hard DTD when you cant breathe. Hopefully your effort was well worth it
AFM - CD19 today & OPK still getting darker, tried to do one after work but I think my pee was too diluted (damn this cold weather) started getting sore breasts today so should not be too far away! I went back to Dr today to get u/s results & BT, she tested for hep b & c again all clear but my u/s showed mild fatty liver which i was expecting after reading up, anyway so she just wants me to have my LFT done every 6 months. She has given me a referal to an FS @ monash IVF, I will pick it up tomorrow, she said that he is a recently graduated so does not have a long waiting list. So FINALLY I feel like I am getting somewhere.
Jigsygal
28-04-2009, 17:51
hey ladies!
kylnor: oh no to working in a place that makes cakes!!!! though mmmm yumm hehe you have good will power to resist!! good luck with the results to your test.. *fingers crossed* the news is good!!! how did your u/s results go? and yay for starting to see the loss on yourself!! you are doing well!
Shell: glad your ultrasound was not too scary!!!! and yay for not having cysts!!! thats great! O business can be so confusing huh!! good idea to probe your dr. make sure you write down the questions before hand as well so you don't forget any of them! ;)
SFMS: *fingers crossed* your egg takes!!!!
Sehan: congrats on your pregnancy!! wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months :)
hayley: congrats on your pregnancy also!!! wishing you all the best for the next 9 months!!!!!
Bexsi: You poor thing with a cold!!! hehe to your hubby 'getting on with it' well fingers crossed it did the job! ;)
afm: I went to the new specialist today and she was really nice. I am feeling much more positive after talking to her about my options. She wants me to go and do another test tho :( I gave her the results of the tests that my previous dr. had done and she said just to be safe she wants me to get an exray analasis to make sure my fallopian tubes aren't blocked (as this is something my dr. didn't check.) this is because i had some endometriosis a few years ago and she wants to make sure it hasn't come back!? so i have to take some meds for the next week to bring on a period quickly and go for the exray when that finishes. She did say that she is happy to put me on chlomoid once that test comes back cleared. she also wants to send DH for some tests just to make sure (he hadn't been sent yet either). so off to more appointments we go. :smiliedance:
hope everyone is having a good day!!
xo
Jigsygal
28-04-2009, 17:55
AFM - CD19 today & OPK still getting darker, tried to do one after work but I think my pee was too diluted (damn this cold weather) started getting sore breasts today so should not be too far away! I went back to Dr today to get u/s results & BT, she tested for hep b & c again all clear but my u/s showed mild fatty liver which i was expecting after reading up, anyway so she just wants me to have my LFT done every 6 months. She has given me a referal to an FS @ monash IVF, I will pick it up tomorrow, she said that he is a recently graduated so does not have a long waiting list. So FINALLY I feel like I am getting somewhere.
thats good news that there wasnt anything you didnt expect! and yay for new referral!! :fingerscrossed: for the big O. keep on keeping on!!! it's definately a good feeling to be feeling like there is something more you can do hey!! :) all the best to you!! :)
trixiebelle17
28-04-2009, 22:08
Hi girls :wave:
Hope no one minds me stopping in to say hello... I hope everyone is well and that i'll see you all in the due date threads soon!
I just thought i'd let you know I stopped taking my met just over two weeks ago and bubba is still busy baking away... I know i was desperate to hear positive stories from others who had stopped their met and their pregnancies continued along like normal so i thought i would drop in and share my :goodvibes:
:fingerscrossed: things continue going to plan
chel070580
29-04-2009, 10:47
Great to hear from you trixie - I will be doing the same as you this time and taking the met through the first trimester and then reducing.
Bexsi - I am about 7dpo possibly a bit more not sure haha. Fingers crossed you are wrong and you did catch the egg.
Kylnor - I prefer to use DTD instead of Bding I think it sounds better but didnt know if anyone would know what I was talking about. Have you made your Fs appt?
Jigsygal - it feels good when you feel the FS is interested in getting things done and although she is covering some of the same tests at least you know she is thorough.
AFM - Nothing too exciting to report. I think Af is on its way. I keep forgetting to ask the gynae about the post ovulation pain I get. I get it every cycle and I am not pregnant so I just assume the pain is a sign of things not working if that makes sense.
I just have to have a whinge about something I just saw. I am disgusted.
My partners niece had a 25th Birthday party which none of the uncles and aunties were invited to which is fine. Anyway it was a bad taste party. I saw the photos on facebook and there is bad taste and there is just plain wrong. I am glad we were not invited.
One photo had a baby doll in a jar of water and it said Aborto baby, there was also a lady in a clown suit with a sign around her neck. The sign said clown for hire call Dennis Ferguson on 1800 I like Kids. Now I think both of those things are more than bad taste they are disgusting.
Jigsy - tests tests & more tests I know the feeling, I almost feel like I have been tested for everything possible! I am hoping when I have my F/s appt they dont want to run more as my gp did all the pre conception stuff & about 15 other tests lol
Chel - Have not made appt yet, she was going to write the referal up today for me & have it waiting at reception as she had trouble finding the name & was in a little rush. I like DTD better as well. They really took the bad taste thing over board, and to then publish them on facebook, I would have thought at 25 people are a little more mature.
AFM - CD20 and still no O but all the signs still there, my OPKS still getting darker so :fingerscrossed: it happens soon
Just a quick update, I got my referal for FS and we see him next Thursday! I was surprised to get in so quick:yelclap:
chel070580
01-05-2009, 10:36
Yay Kylie, good luck.
Beabroca - Hope AF is still holding off for you. :fingerscrossed:
Shell - It's possible to have fertile cervical mucus for a few days, so there's every chance you did O.
Chel - I misread what you wrote earlier. I thought you hadn't done OPKs this cycle, didn't realise that you just didn't get a +ve. You probably just missed the surge. I hope your wrong about AF. :wizard:
Bexsi - Good to see you back, I thought you'd left us. Bugger about your cold. Hope your feeling better and that you still managed to catch the egg.
Kylnor - That's great news about the FS referral and that you are getting in so quick.
Jigsygal - It's good to hear things went well with the new specialist. I didn't realise they could do an xray for blocked tubes, I thought it was just the dye test.
Trixie - Glad all is still going well now that you have stopped your met. It is good to hear from someone who has had success. Good luck for the rest of your pregnancy.
AFM - I'm 11DPO today and just have sore breasts, been a bit uncomfortable around the uterus since last night and I've had a few mild cramps over the past few days. Don't know if these are good or bad (I suppose they could be either), but I'll know soon enough. :flowerz:
Emma - good news about the u/s and follies.
Bexsi - Always good to hear inspiring news like yours keeps you going knowing that it is possible.
Kylnor - The FS referral can you ask you doctor for one or do you have to have been trying for a long time before they will refer you?? Good news that you got one will realy get things moving hopefully.
Chel - That is horrible about the birthday party and that terrible t-shirt people can be so insensitive!
Sfms79 - Thanks for the information you are a book of knowledge! Oh all those signs you are having are hopefully possitive ones, its this thursday you find out isn't it?? :fingerscrossed:
AFM - Have a blood test on monday to see if I O. DH has to go for a test next wednesday to make sure his boys are swimming which I am sure they are as he is younger then me and healthy so the Dr doesn't think its him. I then see the Dr the following thursday for all my results. Have had some cramps and sore breasts I think AF is coming and we didn't catch that egg!!
Have a great weekend eveyone.
:babydust2: to us all.
Hi
Shell - sorry but was me with the good news I think you may mean Trixie but I will certainly try hard to have some good news soon :). Hopefully its not AF shell cramps can be a good thing.
SFMS - All sounds very good, cant wait till Thursday :) Keep letting us know any signs you get !!!!!
Chel - Best not to be invited to a party like that. Hope everything is going well and you get that BFP anytime now.
Emma - Sounds like those follies are cooperating wont be long now.
Trace123
03-05-2009, 16:17
Hi all,
Hope that everyone is well?
I am good. I have been so busy with work and the gym and now we are in the BD'ing stage, so busy with that also.... lol
I have taken the Clomid for this cycle and today is CD 17... All is going well.
I have now lost 17kg and 66.5cm in total..
I am pretty happy and impressed with myself about that!!! :)
So :fingerscrossed: that this cycle just maybe the one!!!
Take Care,
Trace
:)
SFMS - I hope these are good signs! Not long to wait now sending you lots of :babydust2:
Emma - Things seem to be moving quickly for you, GL for EPU Tuesday!
Shell- yeah my GP suggested the FS and wrote the referal, I just felt like I was tredding water until now, so hopefully the FS gives me a plan of action!:fingerscrossed: AF is not arriving
Bexsi - How are you going? When do you test?
Trace - wow on the weightloss, that is fantastic, I hope you are rewarding yourself along the way!
AFM - CD25 & still no + OPK damn it, I think that it will be tonight or tomorrow, its that close to + its not funny! We have been busy DTD so hopefully when it happens we will be covered!
mammabear 2 4
04-05-2009, 11:13
Hi Ladies,
I hope you dont mind me taking an interest in this thread...ive had many years of frustration and disappointment i just wish that i had this support when we were TTC. I have PCOS it took us 4 years to concieve our last daughter. I was doing everything to get pregnant to no avail. Unitl i was referred to a fertilty specialist who diagnosed me with PCOS that was 6 yrs ago.
I thought i would add some inspiration to you ladies as there is light at the end of the tunnel. We concieved our last daughter with clomid and metformin and i see alot of you ladies are using this method....please stick with it as it worked for me. We finally go a :bfp:on our third cycle...and she came along on May 1 06...so she is now a healthy cheeky 3 yr old.
But as we knew it would be another hard road for another baby we didnt waste any time in trying but sadly after another loss and a yr no luck. So we just said "no" no to the testing with ovulations sticks...checking for mucus every day...temp charts...and just enjoyed being happy with each other and we all know how 'baby sex' is so time consuming we took 3 months off...So after the 3 months i just figured to go back to the specialist again and get back on metformin and clomid....but when he asked when my LMP was i actually was late???? Yes i was pregnant...felt so happy that i concieved naturally...but i was put on metformin 1000mg to make sure i kept the pregnancy. And i have had a up and down pregnancy but pleased to say i have 7 weeks to go to i met my baby...
I know its hard every month and i wish everyone :bfp::babydust2: i hope to see lots of you announcing your bundle of joys...
SpecialPatrolGroup
04-05-2009, 21:27
Hello all, sorry I haven't been back to say hi for a while, but I have been checking in to see how you are all going.
Chel and Bexsi - I hope the clomid going ok for you - hopefully it will be what you need to get your bfp.
Sfms - I have my fingers crossed for you for this week - after such a long journey to get good follies you really deserve it.
Emma - So glad to hear that things are going well with your follies - good luck for the EPU tomorrow.
Trace - Well done on the weight loss - you should be really proud and it is a really positive step toward a bfp.
AFM - I was 12 weeks on Friday - I had my NT scan on friday - it was so good to see the little bubby kicking and rolling around. The dr doesn't say if your risk factor is high or low, but the numbers looked really good to me - 1:5000 chance of downs, 1:23000 and 1:120000 of trisomy 13 and 18 which look pretty low to me!
Good luck Girls!
Emma - Good luck with your EPU tomorrow :goodvibes:. Sounds like a good number of follies, :fingerscrossed: for some good eggs.
Shell - Hope AF is staying away. Good luck with your test results.
Yep, my BT is this Thurs.
Bexsi - How are you going?
Trace - Well done on having the motivation to keep going with your gym. It's certainly paying off!!! I hope you get your biggest reward real soon.
Kylnor - Hope your +ve OPK comes real soon and you catch that egg. :babydust2:
Mammabear - Congrats on your pregnancy. Not long to go now, good luck with the birth.
Domsgirl - :wave: It's great to hear from you again. It must be good to get over that 12 week mark. Make sure you come back soon to keep us updated.
AFM - Still pretty much the same things happening with me, the pressure near uterus, tender breasts and a few cramps (not as mild as they were though). Have to keep making sure AF hasn't arrived (my worst fear at the moment). I think I'll be insane by Thurs. :hair:
hi girls! im new to this
but i was diagnosed with pos in december 08 and have been in and out of hospital since, i also had an implanon put in as an extra precaution. but i havent been producing any eggs for about 8 months now. and funnily enough im 11 weeks pregnant!!!!
my little miracle :)
gives hope to women out there!
has anyone else had a similar situation??
xx
chel070580
05-05-2009, 13:11
Hey girls,
Sfms - I think i did just miss the surge. Fingers crossed those symptoms are early preg signs
Emma - That is great news, good luck today
Shell - fingers crossed you are wrong and you are pregnant
Trace - Congrats on the weight loss. When do you test?
Kylnor - Do you usually get close positives for that long?
Mammabear & Madalyn- It is lovely to hears stories like yours such an inspiration.
Donsgirl - Yay 12 weeks wow times flies. Keep us updated.
AFM - I was a bit crampy on and off Fri sat and Sun so decided to test Sunday and BFN. I got spotting last night, well kind of, just on the toilet paper and have had nothing since as yet. So Af is on her way.
I am not sure if I count this as day 1 or not now.
Mummabear & Madalyn - congrats, always great to hear stories like yours.
Domsgirl - good to hear your scan went well GL with the rest of your pregnancy
SFMS- wow how exciting! I hope you are not sending your self too crazy! Not long now!!!
Chel - Chel, hopefully the spotting is not from AF and it does not arrive, when was it due? And yeah i have been getting quite dark opks for days since i started using them
Emma - OMG you poor thing, what a terrible thing to experience. Is there some kind of medical ombudsman you can speak to? It just seems like such a stupid mistake to make and a devastating one! :hugs:
AFM- CD26 still no O, ahh the almost + opks are getting old now! We have the FS appt on Thursday so :fingerscrossed: something good comes from that!
SpecialPatrolGroup
05-05-2009, 22:05
Oh Emma, I am so sorry - your right, it is just so unbelievable that this can happen. I understand your lack of faith in the process. All I can say is good luck and :hugs:!
Madalyn - Congrats on your pregnancy. It's nice to hear these miracle stories.
Chel - :fingerscrossed: AF hasn't arrived. CD1 is the first day of full flow bleeding, whether it be light, medium or heavy. If you just had spotting it isn't considered CD1.
If your unsure of days hopefully the cramps and the spotting were implantation, and the test was just too early. :goodvibes:
Emma - :hugs: What an awful experience. I would want people to know about it, and legal action would certainly make sure of that. But on the other hand, if you were to take legal action it's going to take a lot of time and stress and isn't going to get you your baby. Only you and your DH know what is right for the two of you. I can certainly understand your lack of faith.
Kylnor - Could you have missed the surge on the OPKs. Ask for a progesterone BT at your appointment on Thurs. Hope it goes well.
AFM - When I woke up this morning I was feeling uncomfortable and felt near my uterus, it was really hard. Earlier tonight I felt like AF could arrive any minute. In a natural cycle it would be due tomorrow. One way or another I'll know my result in the next 48 hrs.
My Mum said to me today good luck for Thurs, but don't be too dissappointed if it hasn't worked this time. I felt like :crying: there and then.
Hi Girls,
Emma - OMG that is terrible I can't believe it. I am sure there is someone you can complain about but as SFMS has said it would be quite stressful and you don't really need the stress at the moment but maybe when your bundle of joy comes you can look into it.:hugs:
Chel - Perhaps its not AF and its implantation of that very important egg? :fingerscrossed: thats what it is. I know its a terrible feeling when you constaly go to the toliet and then you see that AF has arrived I am always so upset and its hard to hide at work.
Mummabear & Madalyn - Its great to hear stories like yours good luck with the remainder of you pregnancy.
Kylnor - Good luck with the FS tomorrow hopefully he gives you some positive news and you get closer to BFP.
Trace - Wow you are going great with your weight loss. Are you eating healthy and excersing??
SFMS - Oh good luck for tomorrow. Hopefully all those signs are positive and we get to hear great news :fingerscrossed:
AFM - I have had sore breast but that's gone now and have had some cramping. I see the Dr next thurs but its killing me to wait that long I want to know my results. Hopefully because of my age I will get a referal to a FS
chel070580
06-05-2009, 12:45
kylnor - Good luck at your Fs appt
Emma - OMG I dont know what to say. WOW what a horrible thing to have to go through. It would be a hard decision whether to take legal action or not. You want to get the word out there maybe it is more common than the Dr makes out but on the other hand they are offering you it for free and two more and you know they are going to suck up to you. Would be very hard.
Hope the 4 eggs is all you need to fall.
Keep us updated.
Sfms - thanks for the info, I have full Af today. Good luck tomorrow. I have everything crossed for you.
beabroca
06-05-2009, 16:01
emma- I am soo sorry that this has happened to you...im sure this must be such a horrable time for you...BUT you said 3 tubes of yours and 1 tube of another ladies were mixed, and yet you have 4 eggs left? and all 7 of hers were destroyed? if your tube def had 4 eggs in it and hers had 7 then you know now that yours is yours...am i even making sence?
as for me, i was suppost to start monthly on the 28th...been taking preg test with consistant :bfn: results.
dont know why this happened, since i had the medicine to start it in march...and been taking the metformin to keep it going...
been having cramping for about 2 weeks now...last tes i took was last week...on thursday night...also been having a couple pains in my sides...
i wish so bad i would just get regular and get pregnant!
SFMS - Good Luck today!! I hope that it is great news :goodvibes:. I dont think i missed the surge as my temp still down. I forgot to ask for the BT today darn!
Shell - Hopefully the week will go quickly for you. If the Dr does not suggest it perhaps ask for a FS referal.
Chel - Sorry to hear AF arrived, perhaps being away this cycle is all you need to get your BFP :fingerscrossed:
Bea - Have you taken another test? Or perhaps you are ovulating with the pains? Do you know if you have o'd yet? I know the feeling about irregular cycles.. they drive you crazy!
AFM - Got my +OPK yesterday :smiliedance: about time! so should O very soon. Had my FS appt this morning, was good he was very happy with what my GP had done so far and has sent me away to get GTT & DP SA done, then depending on DP test results we will take the next, if they are ok onto clomid. He was really good, I am happy about that after my last experience. Hopefully we dont need to worry and will get pregnant this cycle anyway!
Shell - How long have you been trying for No 2? Usually they will give a referral after 6 months for someone over 35.
Chel - Sorry to hear AF arrived. I hope this next cycle is the one. :fingerscrossed:
happybirthday Hope you had a lovely day.
Beabroca - I hope all your tests are wrong. Do you use OPKs? Could you get a BT done to see if you O'd?
Kylnor - That was good news that O showed just in time for your appointment. Hope all yours and DH tests come back good, but like you say hopefully you don't need to worry. :wizard:
AFM - We finally have our BFP :bfp:. I'm pregnant!!!
Sfms79 - CONGRATULATIONS!!! Well done how exciting I am so happy for you. When are you due??? I will miss your advise. I hope you have a happy and safe pregnancy. We have been trying for 7 months and I am 37 years old so I think I would probably get a referral.:smiliedance:
Kylnor - Glad you are happy with your FS it makes it important that you are comfortable and that you feel you are getting somewhere.
Chel - Hang in there don't you just hate AF sometimes you want her so you know all is ok then once shes here you don't want her!!!
:babydust2: to us all.
Congrats SFMS!!
I have been waiting to hear your good news all day! May you have a healthy and happy 9 months ahead!
Shell & Kylnor - Thanks for your congrats. The clinic said EDD is 10/01/10. We have our first scan on the 22nd of May.
Thanks Emma, it took me a minute to work out your new name.
I hope your doing OK. What's happened over the past few days? I was thinking about things with you the other day and I really can't understand how they can make such a big stuff up. How did your remaining eggs go? :goodvibes:
SpecialPatrolGroup
07-05-2009, 22:23
Sfms - Congratulations, I am sooooo happy for you and your dh. It's just fantastic that you got it on your first cycle. Oh I was so hoping for this for you!!!
GracieAnn - Have you decided what your going to do? I hope that Sfms is an inspiration for you on your journey and you can keep going after your setback.
Hi everyone
:babydust2:CONGRATULATIONS SFMS79:babydust2:
I am so happy for you that is awesome!!!! Yah!!!
Gracie Ann that is just horrible what has happened to you, that should never have happened and I would seriously consider suing especially if you don't fall pregnant, and have to go through all that EPU process again. :fingerscrossed: that the first embie takes and you will be joining sfms79!!!
Everything is still going well, have my 12 week scan in 3 and a bit weeks, on the 1st of June. Just can't wait to get to the 12 week mark then I will be able to relax a bit more. Hope fully there will be some more bfps soon:D
Chel hopefully this month is the month for you and also for you Kylnor, ur specialist sounds good, I have my :fingerscrossed: for the both of you.
Domsgirl - Thanks, it's such a relief that it's finally happened. Still can't believe it, but I think i'll get used to it. ;)
Gracie (have to get used to that one) - :smiliedance: Congrats on being PUPO.
I'm sure the clinic wouldn't have taken the risk with the eggs unless they were absolutely sure. :fingerscrossed: this is the only one you need for your BFP. At least you have time on your side if you do decide to take legal action. A BFP would be great but I can't imagine it will take away all the pain from your experience. Do you have access to counsellors at your clinic?
Why did the lawyers say it was risky right now? You might also want to have a look at all the paperwork you signed. I'm sure they cover their bums pretty well. I did see a case recently where an embyro was destroyed by mistake but I'm not sure of the outcome.
Sending :goodvibes: & :babydust2: your way.
Sehan - Thanks. So happy to hear all is going well for you and nearly 12 weeks already.....time flys. :flowerz:
SFMS - congrats again. What an excellent start to new year! Did you have a feeling the test was going to be +?
Gracie - When do you have your BT? I hope you are feeling better. :fingerscrossed: that embie is makng itself comfy!
Sehan - Wow time has flown 1st june is not far away! How have you been feeling?
AFM - I have no idea what my body is doing but i STILL have not o'd despite my signs and really dark but not qute dark enough opk's.The one I did Wed cant have been +. My temp has not risen :hair:
Gracie - You really did well to go back for the ET. I'm not sure that I could have, but I guess it's one of those things that you don't really know about until your put in the situation.
Good to hear you talked to a counsellor.
When do you have your BT? :goodvibes: Is it at 16DPO? Are you using progesterone of some sort?
Kylnor - Could you get a BT done to confirm if you O'd or not? The battery isn't dying in the thermometer?
I had 3 things that made me suspect - hard uterus (although I thought too early to have this), pressure around the uterus and frequent urination. I also had a lot of AF cramps in the last couple of days before the BT, so was constantly thinking AF was on the way. I really didn't know what to expect. :)
Baldie's Mum
11-05-2009, 10:17
Hi girlies, how are you all!!! I am plodding along just fine......Congrats on the :bfp: sfms!!! woot woot woot!!!
How is this for a crazy cycle!!!
Day 1 20/3/09
no spotting until
Day 27, 28, 29, 30, 31....all brown stringy stuff....I had a blood test on day 30, and no signs of AF at all!!!!!! hahahaha!!!
day 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51.....brown stringy stuff! some of it was a little cmish!!!
today is day 52! :laughing:
:rolleyes: Oh gaaawd!!!! Such a mess!!!
Cant wait for my operation to fix this mess!!! :yelclap:
chel070580
11-05-2009, 15:51
Kylnor – Yay for your pos OPK finally does your temp always rise? I took temps for a year or so before I fell preggas the first time and the Dr didn’t think I o’d because my temps stayed fairly stable. Good luck this cycle.
Sfms – Congratulations wishing you all the best.
Sehan – hope the next 3 weeks fly for you
Arianrhod – Oh your cycle must be so Frustrating.
Emma – thinking of you -Good luck
Afm - I wont be around much the next few days. I am going to Melbourne from Wed to Sat.
Lucky Af was a bit late because I just scrape in to see my gynae for my scan. I see him either day 11 12 or 13 and I get back from Melbourne on Saturday and Monday is day 13 yay.
I had a lovely birthday on Thursday, DP took me to lunch and I went to my parents for dinner. Mum and I spent 3 hours altering my bridesmaid dress.
My friends wedding on Saturday was lovely. She looked gorgeous and the day was wonderful. Photos on facebook.
Arian - Thanks. Sounds like you're having a tough time with your cycle. I hope you have success with your surgery. It'll be the best thing you ever did if it brings a BFP your way. Good luck. :fingerscrossed:
Chel - Thanks. Have a good time in Melb and good luck for this cycle. Sounds like you've had a good few days with your b'day and the wedding.
Gracie - This is weird. I came in here before I had dinner and read your post, now I come back after dinner and it's gone. Anyway, hope your meeting went well. You did well to get one blastie frozen. We ended up with the one back and a 2 day embie frozen, out of our 5 mature eggs.
I started out with mild cramping at 7DPO and led to AF cramping by 14 & 15DPO. Signs that had me guessing were pressure around the uterus and frequent urination from 10DPO, then from 14DPO my uterus felt hard (when I lie on my back I can feel it, it's really quite weird). It seems that most of the ladies who got -ve results through IVF had AF before their BT. I didn't get too excited when AF didn't arrive because I think the crinone gel I was using can also hold it off. Don't be too concerned yet, as you can see cramps can be good. :babydust2::wizard:
billykat
11-05-2009, 22:06
WOOOOHOOOOOO 4 SFMS79!!:flowerz:
SFMS79: I am stoked for you and it gives all of us alot of hope..haven't been online here for a bit but knew you were testing around now, so had to check and what a great surprise!
Chel: Happy belated Birthday and really hope you get some stuff sorted with your appt.:party:
Sehan: I can remember just reading the other day about your :bfp:.. Hope the scan goes well.
Arian: Really hope things finally work out for you :angel:
Gracie(Emma): I read your posts a few pages back and I hope things end up working out..it must be tough.
Kylnor: You never know...could be faulty tests..try and use a diff brand if you can..what times are you testing??
AFM: After my 160 something day period...am into day 31...not that I am expecting AF or anything..OPK are all negative...so guess I just have to wait.. Am going in for sinus surgery next Tuesday and will take about 2 weeks to recover from that.. Will hopefully get AF soon..or hoping I ovulated somewhere and caught the egg..
Had my friends daughter ask me yesterday why I didn't have a baby..Bless, she's only 6!
Lots of baby dust to all..:wizard:
SFMS - I have thought about the battery in thermometer, ive been using it every day since Sept, Im not convinced I have o'd though.. just wish it would hurry up I have had to order more opks I have used so many lol
Arian - Sounds like a hell of a cycle. :fingerscrossed:your operation goes well
Chel - My temp has always risen to around 36.6 after O it still has not got there and stayed.. It sucks cos DP needs to have his SA and we are just waiting till I O for that. Glad the wedding went well, hopefully the Melb weather is good for you
Billykat - I have used ebay cheapies every other time no worries, I ran out on weekend and bought FR and confirm ones and used them all too lol. I think I am just having one of those cycles GL with the sinus surgery and catching that egg
AFM - CD33 and still have no sign that O has happened, I have had tender breasts for a week like I normally get before O and have had some EWCM.. who knows what is going on! On a brighter note I got my results back from my 1st subject I am studying High Distinction woohoo! Now maybe I can stress a little less
Billykat - Good luck with your sinus surgery next week. Hopefully they do a preg test beforehand and you can't have it done. :fingerscrossed:
Our result is still a huge surprise to us, it just doesn't feel real. Waiting for the first scan for reality to set in.
Kylnor - I got my thermometer in Dec and I think the battery might be dying. My temps were really up and down in the last cycle.
:yelclap: Great news about your HD, you must be wrapt.
Trace123
14-05-2009, 15:40
Hi all,
Hope all is well with everyone?
I am sorry that I haven’t been on here for a while. I have been so flat out with work and going to the gym!!
I have now lost 19.6kg in 11 weeks and there is only one more week left of the challenge and I am leading at the gym that I attend. Although the competition is a National one…But who knows I could win the big prize which is a $10K travel prize with Flight Centre.
I am currently on CD28 of my usual 33 day cycle…The 33rd days is 19/05 so…:fingerscrossed: it doesn’t come and I get a BFP…That would be amazing!!!
Also, has anyone been to see a Naturopath and if so, what happened and did they give you anything to take?
Thanks, Take Care all,
Trace
:)
Hi Girls,
Trace123 - Wow you are going great that's fantastic new you are for sure going to get BFP soon for all your hard work.
Arianhod - Gees that must be really frustrating for you to go so long without AF.
AFM - I am really upset went to the Dr to get all my test results and I do have PCOS. The doctor at the u/s said I didn't and all was normal but its not I had 18 on one ovary and 22 on the other which isn't good my doctor told me. AF still has't come sot the dr did a pregnancy test which was negative which I thought would be so that upset me, I also got a parking fine cause the dr was running late! The good thing is that the dr is sending me to a FS and I just called and see him on May 25th so hopefully he can help me out. My dr said it just might be a matter of going on clomid a couple of times. My cousin said its bad to go on it and the dr said it was't so I am really unsure but I will do anything to get the BFP. Sorry for rambling on I hope everyone is doing well.
:babydust2: to everyone.
SFMS - I think I will get a new BBT thermometer next cycle, if this one ever ends! How are you feeling?
Trace - That is an amazing amount of weight, have you noticed it helping your cycles at all? I thought I had noticed it with my weght loss but this cycle is testing that theory! GL for the 19th :fingerscrossed: AF does not arrive. I have not been to a naturopath so cant offer any advise sorry.
Shell - Do you chart your cycles at all? Damn dooctors running late & getting parking fine. I am glad you got into the FS so quickly, I had mine on the 7th and went well we discussed clomid but need a few other tests first. Dont stress about the clomid, it might just be the thing to get your BFP and your Dr will monitor as you are on it.
AFM - CD 36 and still no temp rise :geek: I had 2 days this week where I did not do OPKS but DTD just in case. My breasts are still sore and been having a few niggles, hoping its O pain, have had it for 3 days now, nothing painful though. I am having my GTT on sat and once I O DP is going for his SA and then we book into FS again to go from there. When I was at the FS he asked about DVT in the family, my half sister has clotting issues that where discovered 2 years ago as she had clot in leg & liver and was quite sick in hospital until they finally diagnosed, anyway there are a few genetic things I need tested that she has now Factor IV & lupus anti coagulant, so I am stressing a little about that, he wanted to get her test results to have a look at before he tests me. :fingerscrossed: those genes did not come from my Dad!
Kylnor - No I don't chart my cycles I never had to worry about all this before and I wouldn't even know how to chart them or what to do. It has been 31 days since my last cycle. I guess its just a matter of waiting for AF to come. I got my letter from the FS today and I can't believe all the question they are asking but hey I will do anything to get that BFP. What's a GTT???
have a good weekend everyone.
Shell I chart my cycle by taking my temp each morning before I get up & recording it, also record my cervical mucous, I use a Fertility Friend to do this it has helped me heaps as I have irreglar cycles in understanding when I am ovulating if you are interested google it. My FS asked a million questions as well, he did not really go through them all though. GTT is glucose tolerance test to check for insulin resistance, I had a fasting insulin and glucose test done by GP but FS said this one is more accurate, basically they give you a really sweet drink and you have a 2 blood tests after this, one an hour after the last 2 hours after.
chel070580
17-05-2009, 15:27
BillyKat - Will they still do the sinus surgery if you get a BFP?
Kylnor - How long is a normal cycle for you? When do you usually O? Could you have O'd already and be pregnant?
Trace - oh it would be lovely to win the $10k good luck.
I am seeing a naturopath, I am on heaps of different things. I am on an oil and powder for weight loss, A tonic for fertility and then a multi with folate and another supplement for my period. He is such a great naturopath - has 5000 pregnancies behind him and an average of 2 a day.
He has a book coming out soon about every type of fertility treatment you can have. He said there is not a book out there that covers medical and natural and his does. Can't wait.
Shell - wow that was quick May 25, hope you get some answers. I am assuming your cousin was on clomid to say it is bad. I haven't had any problems on it and don't know anyone who has had any major side effects. I was a little edgy about taking it but wasn't a problem for me.
AFM - got back from Melbourne last night, was a lovely few days, I am off to Gyno tomorrow for my monthly blood tests and internal US. Last one so fingers crossed it works.
Hi Girls,
Kylnor - thanks for the information on charting I will have to look into it and start doing it. I got my letter from the specialist and OMG some of the questions he wants to know!! But as long as he can help me get my BFP I don't care. And yeah as Chel said maybe you did O and your are pregnant!! :fingerscrossed:
Chel - Yeah my cousin was on Clomid and got pregnant twice on it she has a 2 year old and is now pregnant with her second. My doctor said as long as I am monitored I should be ok, I am just a little concerned cause of my blood pressure. I think I got in so early cause of my age and I too was surprised cause my Dr said it may take a month or two to see him. I am on a mission and am going to try and lose weight starting from today that should help! Glad you enjoyed melbourne we are all pretty nice here!!! Where do you live??
:babydust2: to us all.
AFM - It's CD35 and still no AF I am so not use to this its my second cycle where is hasn't arrived within the 28-30 days.
chel070580
18-05-2009, 11:46
Shell - I live in Brisbane. Melbourne was cold and cloudy, we got back to brissie to a beautiful day and now it is cold and cloudy haha.
We really enjoyed our time there.
I went to my gynae appointment today and instead of another cycle of clomid and Timed intercourse we are going to go straight to insemination.
I had a blood test and internal ultrasound as usual and I also got my trigger injection this morning.
Tomorrow Dp had to go in and drop off his sample at 7 and then I have to go in at 8.15 for insemination.
After Medicare rebate our out of pocket for each cycle is $560. Is anyone else having this? Just wondering what it cost others.
Chel - Unforunatley I dont really have normal cycles, however the last 4 I have O'd between CD24-29, I am up to CD39 now. I did a HPT just in case but as I thought BFN. I got a + OPK yesterday and agan today so I thnk for some reason this cycle is all whack and I am oing even later. GL with the insemination, :fingerscrossed: this works for you guys.
Shell - Hopefully you get a surprise BFP and you o'd later than normal. Perhaps ask your GP for a BT to see if you have o'd/HCG test.
AFM - As i mentioned above CD39 and convinced I have not o'd yet, I got a + opk yesterday & today so I hope this is not another false alarm. I have pulled something in my back over the weekend and perserveered at work today stupidly, I have pain around my ovaries too so not sure if that is just my muscles spasming or O pain or something else altogther.
Hi Girls,
Chel - sorry our weather wasn't good for you but its a beautiful day here today! My good friend just moved to Brisbane last week and I miss her heaps. How exciting about the insemination that's great oh i wish you good luck :fingerscrossed:. How long will you have to wait to see if you get your BFP???
Kylnor - when I went to the Dr on Thursday she said my BT should I didn't ovulate and once she did the pregnancy test and it was negative she said wasn't worth doing a bt so I just have to wait for AF to arrive sometime soon. Oh you poor thing about hurting your back try and have a nice relaxing bath tonight. Are you also from Brisbane???
SpecialPatrolGroup
18-05-2009, 20:09
Chel - how exciting that you are having IUI - I hope that it is successful for you as it was for me. I found it to be really simple and straight forward, my fs told me the most important thing was to relax and he had me lay down for 10 minutes afterward (apparently this gives a marginal advantage but every little bit helps). The hard part is the 2ww. My IUI cost $890 at the doctors office and I got back about $500 so the out of pocket was less than $400 (worth every penny for my little Kicky) I'll have my fingers crossed for you tomorrow. Ask your FS if it is worth taking a low dose asprin - mine said that it thins the blood and may just help a fertilised egg get a foot-hold!
chel070580
20-05-2009, 09:44
kylnor - Fingers crossed it is O pain and you do O soon.
Shell - I wish we had more time there, (I wanted to go out and spend a night at soverign hill) we came back here to a beautiful day and now it is pouring down.
Domsgirl - I didn't get your reply until today. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, he didn't make me lay down for anytime, maybe I did for about 5 minutes while we chatted about a few things. So I didn't ask about the aspirin. He did tell me I might get some period like cramps which I did lightly and told me only to take Nurofen for it.
I have to go for a blood test on the 4th June.
Shell- I live in Melbourne, my back is feeling much better now just took a few days!
Chel - I hope the insemination is the key to your BFP. Hopefully AF stays away beyond 4th June
AFM: Well I think I finally o'd yesterday :yelclap: temp rose nicely this morning, not too confident about this cycle as I am pretty sure O was delayed so probably effects egg quality, oh well at least now DP can go have his SA and if this is not the one we can move forward before the next cycle with the FS. :fingerscrossed: AF does a no show!
ChickenGirl
20-05-2009, 18:20
Hi there!
Thought I would jump on your thread if you don't mind :wave:
DH (36) and I (26 tomorrow) have been TTC since Jan 09. I came off the BCP in Nov 08 and we were going to just leave everything up to fate....however, with 40 - 45 day cycles I decided to get checked out. I didn't like the feeling of getting a BFN and then having to wait another 6 weeks before we got another go at it!!!
Doc did all the tests she said she would do if we had been trying for 12 months and referred me to FS to find out what's going on. :detective:
FS did US and yep - there they are "swiss cheese" ovaries he said.
I thought that was easy! So he's doing some more BTs and DH has to submit BTs and SA to have all bases covered before looking at options.
So I have another FS appt with DH in July which seems FOREVER away. But in the meantime I'm on Vitex and we will still be trying even though the OPKs don't seem to work for me.
Anyone else have that problem?
FS said I may or may not be ovulating so he will prescribe meds to force 28 day cycle(Clomid I am presuming) once all tests are complete.
I also have to get HSG done which is the dye tests in my tubes.
Anyone had that one?
Friend said it HURT like hell so I am not looking forward to CD 7 - 10 which is when I have to go in.
So, sorry for the long post, just wanted to introduce myself and see if anyone else is in the same boat. :hugs:
:fingerscrossed: for BFP before I see FS again, that would be GREAT! Not only for me but to everyone else too.
:babydust2: to you
ChickenGirl
Hi,
Chel - Soverign hill is great at night you must come back and try it. Glad your inception went well :fingerscrossed: for the 4th of June that's a day after my 3 year wedding anniversary!
Kylnor - Glad your back is better. All sounds good with O. What should your temperature be??? Hopefully AF doesn't come and you get a BFP.
Chickengirl - Welcome to the thread. Happy birthday for tomorrow. We are seeing a FS on Monday and I am assuming that I will have the same tests as you. Although my dr had sent me off for most of them already just to have something to give to the FS. Turns out DH sperm count is a little outside the normal range so hopefully that's not going to be a problem also. We will see.
AFM - Nothing much to report AF still hasn't arrived although I have had alot of cramping the last 2 days so I think she will arrive very soon. It's now CD37 I am so not use to these long cycles.
Wel :babydust2: to us all. Maybe we will all have BFP in June.
chel070580
21-05-2009, 10:14
Kylnor - hope you catch that egg.
Chicken girl - Welcome - hope your stay is short. Happy birthday.
With the OPK's many pcos women dont have much success with the Saliva ones, the Urine ones seems to be more successful but still some don't seem to work for some women.
You can have a progesterone blood test to confirm ovulation. Your Dr can order that.
I haven't had the dye test and I do know someone who has but not sure if she was on this site or not. I don't remember.
Fingers crossed you get your BFP before you go to the FS.
Chicken girl - Welcome, hope that your stay is short before you get your bfp. I use opks and like you have long cycles, they drive me nuts sometimes but I have percerveered with them, like Chel sad some people with Pcos have problems with them, they do work for me though. GL
Shell - hopefully the cramping is O pain or implantation. My temp jumps to around 96.5 - 96.7 after ovulation but everyone is different.
Chel - I hope that both our bodies are doing their thing and we can move onto the Feb thread!
AFM- I made my FS appt yesterday for the 1st June, if this cycle a BFN then would be around CD3 for this perfect if our next move is clomid.. anyway DP phoned to book in his SA as we held off until I o'd the FS gave him a referal slip for Monash reproductive pathology & genetics, the lady said that the next appt is the 10th June!!! that has just ruined my whole plan :geek: Where else have other people gone for SA? my FS said that there are only a few places that do it properly? Has anyone elses DP had this long a wait to have his SA, it seems ridiculous to me that there would be a 3 week wait. I am going to phone up tomorrow and enquire myself see if we get a different answer.
Kylnor - DS went to the same place for his SA and yes there is a wait I was like you and thought he could just get in the next day or so and he had to wait a couple of weeks! What's the name of your FS if you don't mind me asking? Mine is called Dr Luk Rombauts. I want to do a pregnancy test before i see him but I am scared of getting another BFN so I will just wait till monday when I see him and I hope he has a plan.
mellybelly81
21-05-2009, 23:28
Hi ladies
I haven't been in for a while and thought I'd pop in and let you all know that I saw a FS today and I will be starting on clomid. She confirmed what I had been thinking for a while that I am most probably not ovulating and whilst she did say that losing weight will help me both to conceive and if I fall, have a healthy pregnancy and baby, she didn't say I needed to lose weight to start. So I'm happy about that! She has recommended that I see a dietitian though so that's my job for tomorrow.
Kylnor - I don't know what the situation is in your state, but I'm in WA and we just got our GP to give us a pathology form to get a SA done. Just rang up and told them we were coming (because they have to test it same day) and went in to the collection centre.
Chel - :fingerscrossed: for 4 June! How many cycles of clomid did you do? My FS has said that she will probably have me do 4-6 (if necessary) and after 4 if I don't have a BFP she will review it.
domsgirl - it goes to show how long its been since I've been in here! I can't believe how far along you are!
Anyway, there are lots of new faces in here, I now have a new enthusiasm for ttc, so I hope to get to know you all.
:babydust2:
Shell - I am also seeing Dr Rombauts, we seen him in Richmond first time but now seeing him in Frankston on the 1st as its closer to work, he seems quite good. I am going to keep my appt even though DP wont have SA done as he will have my GTT results etc. GL with your test and your appt
Melly - Our GP was going to arrange the SA but we got into the FS quicker than expected. This Lab is affiliated with monash IVF as is my FS so I guess thats why we have the referal for there
Kylnor - How about that we are seeing the same FS!! So you found him good, that's good to hear my Dr said that he says it like it is and doesn't beat around the bush. I am a little nervous about seeing him and hope he gives us that precious baby we want. Have a good weekend.
Shell - Its a small world, He does not seem to beat around the bush, he sent my for the GTT and basically said that depending on DP SA results would determine our next course of action, and that it is also up to us to a certain extent, if all ok Clomid if not IUI or IVF, he commended my GP for the good ground work she did. Let me know how you find him and it seems easy enough to get appts with him which is good as he consults in Richmond, Frankston and Clayton
chel070580
22-05-2009, 12:35
Kylnor - It is the same here in QLD as Melly said. I told Dp to go to his GP And get a SA form and then he just takes it with the sample to the local pathology. (same as where we have blood tests)
Melly - We were going to do 3 cycles of clomid and Ultra sounds (timed intercourse) before we went to insemination but we decided to skip the 3rd of Clomid and Us and go straight to clomid and insemination, I am not sure how many time we try this because I know you need a break from clomid after every 5 or 6 cycles or something like that.
I am praying for some BFP's this month.
Jigsygal
22-05-2009, 16:31
Hi girls,
so sorry i have not been in lately! work has got me running around like a chicken without a head!! i'm so tired!!!!!
I just thought i would drop by quickly as i was trying to catch up on everything that is happening but i think i'm going to have to come back!
i did see one thing that i wanted to reply to just quickly, that is the question from chicken girl about the dye test.
I just had a sonar levovist (which is the dye test i think??) and it did hurt a lot! make sure you take a support person with you to squeeze their hand!! the good news is that it doesnt take too long! the bad news is it costs a lot!! (well mine did). the pain is kind of like BAD period pain that lasts for about 3 minutes. and then you have some cramping after wards as well. they put this balloon thing inside to hold the tube they inject the dye in with which is what hurts the most i think! (becuase it streches your uteris really quickly).
I dont know if you wanted that news, but like i said take someone in with you to squeeze their hand and that will help!!! i hope you get good news from the tests!
:) anyway gotta go (i'm still at work and need to pack up for the week!) will come back as soon as i can to catch up on the news! :)
hope you are all well.
billykat
23-05-2009, 16:37
G'day ladies..Hope you are all well..
Chel: Hope the IUI sticks and it goes well..I didn't read too far back to catch up, but how many eggs did you end up with before the insemination...I am praying for you!! :wizard:
Mellybelly: Good luck with the clomid...hope thats all it takes :)
Kylnor: How are you going..any news yet on the OV?
Shell: Welcome, hope you get your BFP soon!
AFM: I am resting with my feet up...(wish it was for a different reason) I got out of hospital last night and had my sinus surgery on Tuesday.
Whats exciting was, I got my period the Wednesday before I went in..so 33 day cycle..woohoo.. :smiliedance:
The Dr also cancelled one part of the 3 part surgery as the congestion behind my cheeks has dissapeared...and I can only attribute that to my reflexology.. She has been working my sinuses (toe are) so bloody hard and I have been feeling so much better..It's great to see proof that it is actually working and not just in my mind!
Goodluck to all who are testing :bfp:
chel070580
23-05-2009, 22:59
billykat - I had 2 good size follies but unfortunately they cant see if they have eggs in them or if the egg quality is good. I can only assume it is all fine having fallen with non identical twins before.
YAY for your 33 day cycle, how did the sinus op go? How you feeling?
gracieanne
24-05-2009, 11:10
Hi girls......have been MIA for a while bcos my profile got deactivated :hair:.
Have been dying to tell you all that on Thursday i finally got my :bfp:!!!!!!!!!
I still cannot believe after our first IVF cycle.
Having another BT on thursday.
HCG 300
Progesterone 120
SpecialPatrolGroup
24-05-2009, 20:56
Gracieanne - Congratulations, you really deserve it! How fantastic that after all of the stress you had that you don't have to go through it again. All the best for a smooth and healthy pregnancy.
AFM - I think that I have been having some braxton hicks - no pain just tightness - it feels funny!
Gracieanne - Congratulations, that's great news I hope you have a safe and enjoyable 9 months.
Kylnor - Oh that's good that he is straight to the point my Dr said he was so hopefully he has a plan for me just like yours. My Dr sent me for a heap of test so hopefully I won't have to do anymore and I can get straight into it.
AFM - Seeing the FS tomorrow still not AF so I thought I my do a pregnancy test just incase but it was :bfn: so I am a little upset its now CD41. I hope tomorrow I get some positive news from the FS.
Trace123
24-05-2009, 23:05
Hi all,
Hope all is well with everyone?
Sorry that I haven’t been online. I have been flat out with work and the gym, and my DH’s mum is in an induced coma at the moment and has been for the past 11 days, so life has been pretty crazy..
On a good note, I have now lost 21kg and I have my final weigh in and measurements of the challenge @ Fernwood this Wednesday morning…
I am still winning the competition at my Fernwood club, although I don’t know where I am at in the whole of Australia, and there is only 1 winner of the $10K Cash Travel Prize in Australia…
I got my AF on CD32. I had a few problems; I had heaps of blood clots and had severe pain on my right hand side of my stomach and on the side of my back on Sunday/Monday. I was up until 5am Tuesday morning with the pain, it was so bad that I couldn’t sleep. I called nurses on call, the nurse that I spoke to was really great. She said that I may have lost a pregnancy and that’s why the clots and the severe pain..
I finally got to sleep @ 5am, and when I woke 3 hours later all the pain was gone. (it was like a miracle, as it was so bad. I also called 2 emergency room hospitals and they were both so rude and not helpful at all)
Although I still had the clots until Wednesday.
I went to see my FS on Friday (CD 5) and he too said that it seems like I did lose a pregnancy. I am now on my 3rd night of the Clomid, and I will be having a BT on CD27.
Take Care
Trace
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