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

[skuttle]

Thanks for the OPK info. I'm not sure if my CD 16 was a real positive, though. It was a dark line, but not as dark as the test line. The next day, CD 17, was much darker than the test line. A postive is when it's darker than the test line, right? I'm not sure how that works! CD16 was the first day I saw a noticably dark line, but it still wasn't darker than the test line. I don't know. I'm over analyzing I'm sure!

I'm so frustrated! I had my 6 week followup with my GP today. I couldn't seen my normal GP because she was out, so I saw her associate. He essentially said "Yep, you've lost 10 pounds, keep it up." Ugh! He looked at my insulin results and told me they didn't look that bad and that since my results were that bad and my cycles are regular, he didn't think the insulin issue was the reason for my not getting pregnant. He suggested I see my gyn again. I'm so aggravated by all of this! I know my regular GP wouldn't have just told me "you lost weight, keep it up." So, I'm waiting to see if AF arrives. If not, hopefully I won't have to deal with this crap anymore. If AF does arrive, I'll be calling my gyn. I'm wondering if I should talk to her nurse first, or just make an appt.

 

[mickeyboat]

Allison - Hoping for a BFP for you this month! If you don't get one, I think it might be time to insist on a referral to a RE (if you are willing to go there).

Denae

 

[helenabear]

Allison I do wish you all the best this month. I agree with Denae... time to ask about a RE. And if you schedule an appt, don't talk to the nurse only deal with your doc.

Val, I totally understand about not wanting to get pg. I felt the same way when I was going in Feb 2006. Though let me tell you... if I knew then what I know now, I wouldn't have ever given up on trying even for one month.

Chicago, honestly it sounds like your diet is fine! I don't know of any websites out there,b ut if you are eating what is recommended by docs/nutritionists then I am sure you will be fine. You're probably better off than half of the people out there TTC (hey me included)

 

[DznyLvr2005]

Thanks for the OPK info. I'm not sure if my CD 16 was a real positive, though. It was a dark line, but not as dark as the test line. The next day, CD 17, was much darker than the test line. A postive is when it's darker than the test line, right? I'm not sure how that works! CD16 was the first day I saw a noticably dark line, but it still wasn't darker than the test line. I don't know. I'm over analyzing I'm sure!

Yes the line MUST be darker than the test line. My LH is high quite often, so it's pretty dark many days, but it definatly has to be darker than the test line. So I would say you got a positive OPK on CD 17.

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

DznyLvr2005-When I was on Clomid I ovulated on my own but my Dr wanted it to be a stronger ovulation and more on schedule.

Best of luck to all the new Clomid girls!!!

Allison-I hope this is your month!!!! Keep us updated

Baby Dust to all

 

[skuttle]

Thanks everyone! Still no AF!! I keep going to the bathroom every 30 minutes or so to check things out! LOL! I'm trying my best to stay away from the HPT tonight and wait until the morning. They're only $1 so it's SO hard, but I don't want to be disappointed again with a BFN.

I definitely plan on calling my gyn if AF shows. I just don't know if I should talk to the nurse to find out what I need to do next. OR, if I should just make an appt to go in. I can never call and talk to my dr...you leave a message and the nurse calls you back. That's why I'm debating about just making an appt so I know I can talk to my dr. Hopefully it won't come to that! I'm afraid I'm feeling a bit positive about this cycle even with the BFN yesterday. I'm scared I'll be devastated if AF does arrive because for some reason I'm having a good feeling about this one.

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Oh, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you Allison! I am praying you get a BFP in the morning. If you don't and AF still hasn't showed sometime tomorrow I'd probably buy a different, more expensive HPT brand and see if it gives you better results. I don't know if it would or not but it couldn't hurt to try. I hope this is it for you!!!

 

[skuttle]

Well, not looking too good. A BFN again this morning, and my temp dropped a bit. It's 12dpo. None of my usual signs of AF are here, but the BFN and the temp drop can't be a good sign. I have two more $ Tree tests, so I'll use those tomorrow and Monday, if needed. That would put me at 14dpo and CD32. I'm so bummed. I really thought this was the month for some reason.

 

[helenabear]

Allison, good luck with everything. I never did much with the temping at the end, but I know in hindsight mine did drop one day. I was fighting off a cold though, so they aren't always 100%
But if you have to call your doctor, don't talk to a nurse. I think they really should only be used for things like med troubles, weird symptoms etc. Just schedule the appt.

 

[DznyLvr2005]

I have a TMI question for all those on Clomid...
Does anyone have no CM at all?? I mean, today's CD 7 and I'm dry as a bone! usually by this time I got something!
This is getting me worried
I have 2 more clomid pills to take, but I'm not too sure about this stuff

 

[fanofdisney]

Skuttle, once the 2 lines on the test are EQUALLY dark, your lh has probably surged. Which means you will probably ovulate within 48 hours.

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

I have a TMI question for all those on Clomid...
Does anyone have no CM at all?? I mean, today's CD 7 and I'm dry as a bone! usually by this time I got something!
This is getting me worried
I have 2 more clomid pills to take, but I'm not too sure about this stuff

Not to worry It is a common side effect of Clomid. Just use some sperm friendly lubricant like Pre-Seed. I would be dry some cycles and not others.

Best of luck to you

 

[skuttle]

Well, AF arrived this morning. When I took my temp this morning, it had dropped to 97.1, which is my normal coverline, so I knew this wasn't good. Sure enough, she showed. Today is CD31, so only a couple of days later than normal. I'm so mad at myself for getting excited, actually thinking that this was my month. I should have known better. I'm starting to think that maybe this just isn't meant to be. I don't know. I was just really hoping it would happen soon. I still don't feel like myself around my pregnant best friend and it really makes me sad.

I'll be calling to make an appt with my gyn tomorrow. If she tells me she wants to wait longer, I don't know what I'll do. I mean, if I hadn't been testing so early, I never would have known about the chemical pregnancy. So I don't know why she wants to count that as a pregnancy. I guess it sorta is, but, I don't know. I don't think I can just wait around in limbo much longer. I'm just not strong enough.

I'm still doing the diet and exercise thing, but according to the GP I saw on Friday, my insulin numbers weren't *that* bad. Ugh. I don't want to switch doctors, I really don't, but I also don't want to be pushed to the side again.

I was really hoping I wouldn't have to back to my dr before I was pregnant. The waiting room kills me with all the happy, pregnant people. Last time I went, my blood pressure was really high because I had managed to get myself so worked up being in the waiting room.

On to cycle 17...

 

[djm99]

I miscarried Thursday. I had a full miscarriage according to my doctor. No need for the D & C. At 7 weeks. I'm trying to hold it together and get over the fact that this $319 breast pump sitting on my living room floor is laughing at me. And the things I ordered earlier last week will be arriving all next week (maternity clothes). I use to question the motives behind the women that 'hid' their pregnancies. I just didn't understand. In my own cockiness I didn't realize that a miscarriage could happen to me. Now I have to go to work, back track with my friends, and my place of worship that I've lost this baby. I don’t want to talk about it, it’s just too much.

Some might understand, but some I hope you don't EVER have to experience this. I feel so inadequate. It's hard to swallow that crack heads, and teenagers can host a baby, but my body can't.

 

[WDWAurora]

I miscarried Thursday. I had a full miscarriage according to my doctor. No need for the D & C. At 7 weeks. I'm trying to hold it together and get over the fact that this $319 breast pump sitting on my living room floor is laughing at me. And the things I ordered earlier last week will be arriving all next week (maternity clothes). I use to question the motives behind the women that 'hid' their pregnancies. I just didn't understand. In my own cockiness I didn't realize that a miscarriage could happen to me. Now I have to go to work, back track with my friends, and my place of worship that I've lost this baby. I don’t want to talk about it, it’s just too much.

Some might understand, but some I hope you don't EVER have to experience this. I feel so inadequate. It's hard to swallow that crack heads, and teenagers can host a baby, but my body can't.

I am so sorry for your loss. I understand your last sentences so well...I know those thoughts aren't fair, but I have them frequently.

 

[DznyLvr2005]

I miscarried Thursday. I had a full miscarriage according to my doctor. No need for the D & C. At 7 weeks. I'm trying to hold it together and get over the fact that this $319 breast pump sitting on my living room floor is laughing at me. And the things I ordered earlier last week will be arriving all next week (maternity clothes). I use to question the motives behind the women that 'hid' their pregnancies. I just didn't understand. In my own cockiness I didn't realize that a miscarriage could happen to me. Now I have to go to work, back track with my friends, and my place of worship that I've lost this baby. I don’t want to talk about it, it’s just too much.

Some might understand, but some I hope you don't EVER have to experience this. I feel so inadequate. It's hard to swallow that crack heads, and teenagers can host a baby, but my body can't.

I'm so sorry!! This happened to me twice I told EVERYONE and then I had to re-tell, but everyone was supportive and understanding. I even registered at Target Baby and at 10 weeks I lost it.
Hang in there, it's not easy, but you'll get through it

 

[tink2020]

djm and skuttle, I'm so sorry!

 

[Pollito916]

djm99 - I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[helenabear]

Allison I am sorry... I think if your doctor doesnt' agree to full testing that I would find myself a RE. I was hoping this was it for you

DJM, I am so sorry for your loss I had one last November, though in my case it was "missed" and I had a D&C at about 12 weeks along. So I can relate to your pain. Even then we hadn't told "everyone" but enough that untelling was painful. Probably why we waited until 14-16 weeks to tell everyone thsi time. My heart goes out to you though...

 

[skuttle]

DJM, I'm so very very sorry.