Any other DISers trying to concieve? Reread OP for the QOTD!

[Jen_in_NH]

FlyingBelle- Congratulations!! That's awesome! Enjoy the morning sickness with everyone else.......

Twinkles - Welcome!!

Gypsy - good luck with the sinus stuff - sinus infections are never fun, especially if they drag on.

Carla - If your doctor is really opposed to Ambien, would he be interested in just having you use it 1-2 nights per week? I have a few patients that take it only when they really need to be wide awake the next day. They've found that having got a good night's sleep one night tends to help the next, even without taking the meds again.

Lisa loves Pooh - don't give up yet. 9dpo isn't that far out. Test again later in the week. I'll keep my finger's crossed.

LisaB - happy 2ww

I did finally get to talk to the doc last night. He's really good about calling back, but it tends to be later in the evening. He said that he doesn't want to get any more u/s this cycle (I'm at CD 19-20 now), and that when AF shows up, then we can decide if I'll do a higher dose of Clomid, injectables, etc. I'm definitely going to push for the day 3 FSH level - I haven't had one yet. The RN that did the u/s yesterday said the uterine lining is fine (13mm), so that's one less worry anyways.

So, I never thought these words would come out of my mouth, but - Hurry up AF!!! I want to know what happens now!!!!!!

Jen

 

[Syrreal]

Carla, you don't have any trouble with the ambien? I've known a couple of people that have taken it and it puts them in this 1/2 asleep 1/2 awake thing. It's actually kind of scary to see. It's almost like sleepwalking. One peson I know took it and then ended up walking in the street in their undies in the middle of the night. They got picked up by the cops and everything!!

 

[connorsmom911]

Hey all, just checking in...went to my family doc today for a repeat pap from last fall, nothing bad just that they couldn't get a good reading on the sample. Had to wait 6 months but last appt she couldn't do a test because I was spotting, so this was the first appt I could get. She's still not convinced it will be a clear test...lots of mucus apparently. Sorry if that was TMI!! I'm just paranoid about everything now and I want all tests to come back clear so we don't have any new problems beyond our "unexplained infertility" from last time. I also caved and asked her to put me back on anti-depressants. I was on Paxil since the spring, my second time around. I admit it does make my moods a lot more level and I'm not so short-tempered, but I hate the side effects (eyes/dizziness, sleep disturbance and, um, lack of "arousal"?). Plus there has been recent stuff in the news about newborns have respiratory problems when mom is on it during pregnancy. So I stopped taking it after my last appt with my doc, weaned off it and suffered through the stupid side effects again (although I have to admit it's nice to be constantly "in the mood" again like I normally am...hubby is REALLY HAPPY!) But about a week or so ago I started to notice that my fuse has gotten short and I have no patience again, and I'm starting to feel like I'm bi-polar or something...laughing hysterically and then really angry. Too much mood swinging for me!!! So she prescribed Zoloft, since it appears to be safe for preg and nursing moms. Anyone been on this one? Any opinions you'd like to share? I feel like such a failure even being on them, like I should be able to cope with my own life for cripes sakes, especially since things are so good lately, but I'm starting to realize that I like myself better being on them, and I'm nicer to be around. Broke my heart when I started snapping at Connor for no reason, so that was the deciding factor for me. I'm a better mommy when I'm on them and that's more important to me. I just want to make sure it's for sure safe!! I'm so neurotic already that something's going to go wrong with this pregnancy when it happens!!

Anywho...FlyingBelle...HAPPY DANCE FOR YOU!!!!! So excited that we have so many BFP's lately. It's so encouraging!!

Twinkles...welcome to the board!!

Pixie dust to all those waiting to test, waiting for AF or just plain waiting! Oh, and on the drinking issue...I was somewhat of a lush on the Florida trip before I found out I was pregnant with Connor, at least a drink or two a day with dinner. OB said not to worry about it!

 

[Jen_in_NH]

Connorsmom - I took Zoloft for a while a few years ago. I didn't really notice any side effects from it. There should be less sexual side effects with Zoloft than with Paxil. There's nothing wrong with taking anti-depressants if you need them - and congratulations for being able to ask for them. Many people can't bring themselves to do it, and it turns into a vicious cycle.

Jen

 

[beckmrk04]

Oh my goodness- looks like we've had some happy news!

Congrats to FlyingBelle!!!! Wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months! PM me when you figure out the EDD, and I'll put it on the list in the OP.

connorsmom911- I know exactly what you are going through with the anti-depressant issue; I'm currently taking effexor for depression. I discussed it at length with my OB/GYN at my pre-conception appointment, and she told me to stay on it. She said I'd be a better happier mommy (especially since depression is chemical/hormonal, and obviously pregnancy is HUGELY chemical/hormonal, she didn't want me going off the deep end in what should be the happiest times of my life). After doing a lot of researching and even more soul-searching, I know that I feel like "me" when I take that medicine, and I want to be the best "me" I can be for my baby. So, I have put complete faith in my doctor and God, and I'm sure that all will be fine. (For me and you, too!). And zoloft is commonly used during pregnancy, whereas Paxil just got moved to a category D, so unless you *have* to take Paxil (as in, you don't respond to anything else), then Zoloft will be a good choice.

Lisa loves Pooh and gypsydoodlebug- crossing my fingers for your 2ww!! (and I had 2 glasses of wine in my 2ww; I would think a couple of glasses would be hardly anything to worry about). PS- I'm adding you guys to the 2ww list in the OP!

to Smilie and TwinkleBelle!!! Best of luck and glad you're here!

Syrreal- (Ok- OT) but my mom was taking Ambien not too long ago, and woke up to find an ENTIRE package of iced oatmeal cookies, empty, on her nightstand, and 2 opened 1/2 empty cans of Mt. Dew next to the cookie pakcage. Oh- and crumbs ALL over the sheets...

Carla- Ha ha ha...

Update on me: I went to the Dr. today (my appt was supposed to be next week). The morning sickness was outta control- starting to dehydrate. But, they gave me some meds that will hopefully make it a it more bearable. They changed my due date to March 6. And, I go back August 24 to hear the heartbeat and have my first sonogram!! And, apparently my Dr. charges $2,875.00 for a ******l delivery (oops, I forgot- that will be bleeped since anatomically correct terms are "dirty words.")

AND- if anyone needs to be added to the 2ww list or BFP list, don't forget to PM me!

 

[mickeyboat]

Denae can you drink a big *** sweet tea for me please? Also have a Snickers bar.

Done! I love sweet tea. They just can't and don't make it up here, and I must drink gallons of it when I visit my family in NC. My brother bought me an iced tea maker for Christmas this year. Apparently he didn't forget me asking to stop at every Bojangles and Pizza Hut we passed so I could get my fix.

Denae

 

[connorsmom911]

And, apparently my Dr. charges $2,875.00 for a ******l delivery (oops, I forgot- that will be bleeped since anatomically correct terms are "dirty words.")

I honestly don't know how you guys in the US ever afford to have kids!! I feel so bad when up here everything is covered and most people are just whining about whether they'll get a private room or not (thankfully the hospital I deliver at only has private rooms so it's not even an issue). You all have my most heartfelt sympathies!!!

Guess I won't mention that we get a 1 yr maternity leave up here too...sorry!

Thanks beck and jen for your encouraging words on the zoloft thing.

 

[ImarriedGrumpy]

Connorsmom - I've been on and off anti-depressants over the years, and I think it's far, far better to be on them when you need them than to try and "be strong" and not take them. I have seasonal affective disorder, and when I lived in the Midwest I had some miserable winters until I got on AD's. Moving to California seems to have helped with most of the S.A.D., so now I use St. John's Wort and a light box instead and that seems to work.

I've been on both Zoloft and Paxil, and experienced the "lack of desire" (ahem) side effects from Paxil - and I gained over 30 lbs in the first 8 - 10 months I was on it. I have a very small frame, so that 30 lbs looked like 50 on me and I wasn't very thrilled with that. On the other hand, the Paxil worked better than the Zoloft for me in getting rid of my worst depression symptoms. The Zoloft made me feel like my brain was full of cotton and I was trying to think through all that fuzz, but otherwise I had no side-effects.

Really, the AD's work differently for each person, and there are so many available and in different doses that doctors can now work to come up with the best option for individual people. The bummer is that sometimes it takes a long time for that "perfect dose" to get figured out.

Good luck, and good for you! Hang in there, and personally, I think it's a sign of strength to admit that you need to be on AD's.

 

[beckmrk04]

1 year maternity leave!!!!!! OMG. Hey... is it nice in Canada? I mean- I could live there, I'm sure.

Don't even get me started on how ridiculous the US is when it comes to healthcare and women's rights. NO paid maternity leave (and the leave you do get is only 12 weeks, unless you have a generous employer).

I do have insurance, so it won't actually cost me $2875, but it'll still be close to $1000, I'm guessing.

It's amazing to me that this supposed "Leader of the World" country has the worst family policies in the free world. Especially when our President is supposed to be so "pro-family"; if he were so pro-family, he could enact legislation that makes it possible for women to stay home with their children, give us paid maternity leave, and actually BE pro-family. Oh, and maybe raise the minimum wage so that the mom's who are working at the minimum wage jobs around the country can actually afford to feed their kids AND have aplace to live without relying on govt. assistance just to get by, because what they make is below the national poverty level even if they work full-time.

Ok. I'm going to hop down off my soap box. For at least a minute.

 

[Desnik]

FlyingBelle
Congrats!!!!

beckmrk04
I totally agree!

OK, someone needs to fill me in on all these abreviations!!LOL
I have no idea what some people are talking about
Some of you seem to be going through so much in order to conceive but I'm so confused by what you all are talking about.
Please help me.

 

[beckmrk04]

Desnik- the abbreviations can be found at www.twoweekwait.com (on the left, click on TTC lingo dictionary)

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

So if the St. Patrick's Day episode of According to Jim is on---is that a sign?

Probably not--but if AF doesn't visit in the next few days--we have a logistics problem for the next 4 months.

 

[gypsydoodlebug]

So she prescribed Zoloft, since it appears to be safe for preg and nursing moms. Anyone been on this one? Any opinions you'd like to share?

Connorsmom: I was on Zoloft when I was nursing to help cope with my PPD. It was really bad (all kinds of bad mommy thoughts). The Zoloft worked liked a charm for me. I took it for about 8 months after Bella was born and then gradually weaned myself off of it (one every other day, then one every three days, etc.). I had no side effects at all. MY OB/GYN originally prescribed Prozac, but I couldn't handle the stigma of taking it. She said it was actually better for nursing moms, but Zoloft was OK, too. I needed it, and it really helped in my road to recovery with the PPD.

Mandy when I read your post my eyes went to the word work and I thought you said that you use your bed for work sex and sleeping only. LOL

Well, sheesh. A girl's gotta pay for her kids somehow!! I prefer to call myself a "woman of the night!"

 

[LisaB]

Good morning all. Well it is a muggy day here in SE Massachusetts. Been feeling alittle crampy lately with some cravings. I craved those ribs after my IUI on Saturday.

 

[MrsNick]

Good morning, all. I hope you don't mind a new person to this thread

I'm at work right now and just needed someplace friendly to post. I think I might be PG but haven't yet taken a HPT. Having a lot of symptoms. For about a week have been having occasional mild nausea, and frequent trips to the bathroom. Suddenly yesterday have been hit with severe nausea and no sign of AF (or PMS) even though she is due.

I've been drinking lemon water and munching on some crackers, but holy cow, I don't feel like doing anything at all today (or eating; forced down a cup of yogurt). I just want to go stick my head in the toilet bowl, lol.

Guess I'll take a HPT tonight when I get home from work and find out for sure.

Anyone out there have any tips for nausea? Thanks!

 

[LisaB]

Don't worry we love new people to our little community. We don't bite Lets us know about the BFP or bfn.

 

[MrsNick]

Thanks, Lisa! I'm going to definitely take that test after work. Y'all will probably know before DH, lol, because he works 2nd shift, and I won't have a chance to sit down and tell him until the middle of the night (if I want to get up) or tomorrow.

 

[2bemarried]

Good morning all!!

Connorsmom I took zoloft and wellbutrin about 5 years ago due to work stress. The Zoloft made me extremely sleepy. There were some mornings that I didn't even know how I got to work. I switched to Wellbutrin. That worked great for me. Each person's chemical makeup is different and you may react better to the Zoloft than I did.

Becky I'm glad that the doctors gave you medication to help with the sickness. My friend said to tell you that Zofran works really well, but doctors may be hesitant to use it since you're still early in the pregnancy.

LisaB that craving may be a sign

LisalovesPooh...I hope AF shows up for you so that you don't have to wait.

MrsNick...good luck on your BFP and welcome to the group!

Well, sheesh. A girl's gotta pay for her kids somehow!! I prefer to call myself a "woman of the night!"

shhh...you're not supposed to tell our secret

Done! I love sweet tea. They just can't and don't make it up here, and I must drink gallons of it when I visit my family in NC. My brother bought me an iced tea maker for Christmas this year. Apparently he didn't forget me asking to stop at every Bojangles and Pizza Hut we passed so I could get my fix.

Thank You!!! I'm an NC girl born and breed...so I live on sweet tea. My mom caught my dad giving me sweet tea in a bottle when I was 2.....I blame him for my addiction.

Well...I went in for my first monitoring visit this morning. The u/s took at least 30 minutes. My right ovary was easy to find and everything looked fine there. My left ovary on the other hand was a big PITA. It's way the heck at the top of everything so the doctor to push down on to get it..not comfortable. I had to warn the doctor that if she pushed any harder I might pass gas Luckily they found it and everything looked fine there too. My uterine lining it at an 8. I had blood drawn for the E2 levels. I should receive a call this afternoon with the results and instructions on what to do next. I have another appointment Friday morning.

 

[AllyandJack]

Jen, didn't your doctor diagnose you with PCOS and put you on metformin? How could he have diagnosed PCOS without CD3 FSH? Did he check your LH, prolactin, and thyroid? I hope AF comes soon for you so you can try something else. My doctor hands out medication to my mother like it's candy, but for me he clams up. I think it's the IVF thing and, as a lawyer, I understand his reasoning, but if he's treating me like this, he'd better be denying every woman of child-bearing age medication. I would hate to think he's denying me medication simply because I need medical intervention to conceive. I'm pretty sure if I phrase it that way, he'll cave. Not that I want to sound threatening, but it's wrong to make me suffer with colitis when any other random woman who doesn't need intervention can get it at will.

Syrreal, I don't have an problems with Ambien. I take it and go right to bed. My doctor told me not to take it prior to bed and do things until I'm tired - like I would do with Tylenol PM. With that, I'd take it, load the dishwasher, hang up clothes, etc., until I got tired. With the Ambien, I get in bed and take it and don't move. Although, I'm sure DH wouldn't mind if I got some ideas that involved stripping down to my undies in the middle of the night. I just hope he'd stop me before I left the house! How are you feeling??

connorsmom, you're not a failure. That's why these drugs exist - to help people. It takes a strong person to admit they need help and seek it out. I was freaked out about the private room thing, too. My friend delivered at the hospital where my OB is and she told me they have all private rooms, except 2 semi-privates they only use if they are over-full. I'd probably just leave if I had to share a room. Imagine trying to breast feed while someone else's family is walking in and out of the room!? Then there is the germ factor - who knows what everyone coming in and out of the room has. I know, I'm paranoid.

Becky, is the medication working? I have a friend who gets severe hyper-emesis everytime she gets pregnant - she has to be on a portable IV and everything. But, she's usually fine by the 12th week, so hopefully there is light at the end of the tunnel for you. Is that $1,000 your co-payment? Mine is $250. for in-patient. I guess that's not too bad in the grand scheme of things. I just hope they don't think they're getting it when I show up at the hospital! I was in the ER during my miscarriage and some idiot came in my little cube with a clipboard asking me for my $100. co-payment. I swear I turned into Linda Blair. She left, never came back, and I never saw a bill.

gypsy, I'm allergic to milk, so drinking it would do more harm than good. I take Tylenol PM, but I'm up at 2 or 3am...it doesn't keep me asleep. I slept great when I was pregnant because I was so exhausted. I miss that sleep!

Kristy, how did your appointment go today?? ETA: Nevermind. My left ovary hides, too. She usually has to do that big sweeping motion to find it. My biggest fear is peeing all over the table. Sometimes the bladder just gets in the way!

I took today off. Going to see my GYN tomorrow. When I called yesterday, he answered the phone (secretary was at lunch). I told him I needed an appointment and he said, "You're pregnant!" I had to tell him no. Nothing like a daily kick in the face. DH is leaving work early to take me to my appointment so I don't have to drive there. Lately, I have no sense of direction and I get lost no matter where I go. When I get lost, I freak out. Then, I say forget it, find my way to a main road, and go home - regardless of where I was going in the first place. It took us over 3 hours to get home last night! Between the weather and traffic issues from the collapsed tunnel.....it was terrible. I was so hungry by the time I got home, I ordered a big dinner....then decided I wasn't that hungry, so I have a big plate of ravioli for lunch today.

 

[MrsNick]

Thanks for the welcome, Kristy. Glad to hear your u/s came out good today