New TTC Thread

[trmcguire]

Hey guys- I'm hoping you canhelp me out since I'm not sure what is going on with me. I went off the pill probably 3 weeks ago. My last periodstarted January 31st. This morning I woke up and had started my period. Since 6:30 this morning I have gone through two super heavy pads, and a super absorbancy tampon in about 5 hours. I am bleeding so much I soaked thorugh my clothes and onto the couch. There seems to be a lot of clotted tissue as well. I don't know if there is something going on, or if this is just due to my going off of birth control. Anyone have a similar experiance?

 

[GypsySue]

Jen--Good luck!

trmcguire--I think you should call your doctor!

 

[skuttle]

Jen, sorry to hear that. Good luck at your appt.

trmcguire...I hope you've called your doctor!!

Well, I just got an email from my pregnant BFF...she'll be induced on the 26th. I'm happy for her, but hearing that news just hit me like a ton of bricks. I thought I was going to be okay with it, but now I realize I'm really not. Tonight we're going to a party for my work, so I'll be having a few drinks for sure!! After this, I'm going back on the Metformin....I quit taking it during our WDW trip because it was just making me feel awful and I didn't want to feel awful during our short trip (or on that 12 hour bus ride with 30 high school kids!). I figured I stay off of it so I could enjoy the party tonight, and then start it up again on Sunday. I know I probably shouldn't have done that, but it was making me feel pretty bad and I didn't want to feel so yucky at WDW.

 

[trmcguire]

Well I left a message with my gynacologist. My bleeding isnt as heavy as this morning, but definately way more than I am used to. Since the doctors aren't open on the weekend, I will just wait until Monday to hear something I guess. I don't quite think it warrants an emergency room visit. (At least I hope not) I thought maybe it was normal for people gonig off the pill after a while, but I guess it's not?

 

[beckmrk04]

Well, I just got an email from my pregnant BFF...she'll be induced on the 26th. I'm happy for her, but hearing that news just hit me like a ton of bricks. I thought I was going to be okay with it, but now I realize I'm really not.

That is so hard. I remember when my SIL got pregnant when I wasn't able to start trying. We're really close, and part of me was happy for her, but part of me was so jealous and angry. It's not that I didn't want her to be happy and pregnant, I just wanted it too. Hang in there.

 

[TheRatPack]

Hello all I'm normally a poster on the Budget board, but found this doing a search and thought I'd chime in I hopefully am going to begin my 1st true IVF cycle by March. I've donated eggs before, so I know the routine with the shots...etc prior to embryo transfer, but nothing about what happens after egg retrieval, so a bit scared! I am hopefully going to be participating in a Progesterone study (a ring, instead of the shots and suppositories), so does anyone have any positives using Progesterone in anything but oil? I'm really scared that I'll ruin the whole cycle by using a different Progesterone, but then again I've heard of some people using just the suppositories...so maybe the ring will be fine and produce enough to support a BFP!

Just a bit about me, I'm 33 and have secondary fertility issues. I also have experience with adoption, which was a wonderful journey So anyhow, nice to find a thread I can relate to....and hoping for a cycle soon, and a BFP!

 

[DISNEYmooner2008]

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[lovemygoofy]

Well I left a message with my gynacologist. My bleeding isnt as heavy as this morning, but definately way more than I am used to. Since the doctors aren't open on the weekend, I will just wait until Monday to hear something I guess. I don't quite think it warrants an emergency room visit. (At least I hope not) I thought maybe it was normal for people gonig off the pill after a while, but I guess it's not?

This happened to me when I went off the pill in Oct. I had an unexpected period and it was pretty bad with heavy bleeding. It was very heavy the morning it started and then lightened up during the day and kept on for about 3-4 days then done. But, I did get a period every 2-3 weeks for 3 months because I guess my system was trying to work itself out. The doctor said unless I was bleeding through 5 pads in a full 24 hour period I should be good. It's finally getting back to a semi-normal now.

One thing you might notice that I really have noticed is my acne is coming back in full force and I've lost some weight. Now granted I'm pretty stressed so I'm sure that has helped both thing.

 

[helenabear]

I admit I watched the Tyra banks show (I had never watched before). IT wasn't at all what I thought it would be. They had Trista Sutter on... I won't go into what impression I had of her They had some woman who was trying to get pregnant w/o her fiance's support or knowledge. They had another lady who was 29 and going to go through IVF while single since she is fearing a hysterectomy in her future. So it wasn't at all what I thought. There was nothing on there that said "get over it" or the like. However, someone they did have was spouting some slightly off information (stating that ovulation is ALWAYS 14 days before your period which we all know isn't true). So it was fluff IMO. And not good fluff

Allison, sorry about the feelings you have right now. I have been there. Oddly I felt that way about my friend Dawn, but not at all about my DS's Godparents. I guess struggles of one really made a difference to me.
I saw your other thread, and so sorry about the dog

Welcome TheRatPack! I love your user name! Good luck with your IVF!!!

trmcguire, I have always been told if you ever bleed through more than one pad in an hour that you should go to the ER or call. I hope it has slowed down for you some!

 

[bekkiz]

I can officially join the group now! I finished out may last pill pack a little over a week ago, and I started charting! I'm pretty sure this whole thing is going to take a while (my doctor pretty much told me to be prepared for a long wait), so I'm excited to get going.

I bought Taking Charge of Your Fertility over the weekend. What a fantastic book! I learned so much.

Quick charting question, I'm not a very good sleeper sometimes (like last night) and wake up from time to time. If I don't get out of bed, and just sort of toss and turn until I go back to sleep, is that going to throw off the temps when I do finally wake up for good and take it?

I'm also starting a daily boot camp on monday, so that should be good times! I have to be there at 5:30 am But I know the healthier I am, the easier to will be to get pregnant, stay pregnant and have a happy baby. I think 1 less hour of sleep is worth that.

 

[ChrizJen]

Ugh - yet again, not this month So I guess I get to go see the doc on Monday to talk about what to do next. I can't do another month of the Clomid. i'm horrible when I'm on it. i can't even stand myself, let alone figure how DH stands me. Wish me luck...

Me too, Jen. I'm out this month too. I was sick over the weekend, or I would have gotten on here and reported.

I'm now on day 3 of this round of Clomid. (we switched it up this time from cd 5-9 to cd 3-7.) Then on cd 8 I'm doing an injection of Follastim, then HCG on cd 14 or 15...UGH...It's really starting to mess with me both physically and emotionally. And we're now wondering (again) how much longer we can afford to do this every month with no success. *SIGH*

Good luck to everyone, and try to hang in there.

 

[TrueEeyore]

I just made my pre-conception appointment. Monday the 25th at 1:45...I'm actually really nervous for some reason...What do they do at these kinds of appointments?

 

[allie_to_you]

Hey everyone...i've got several questions...

Has anyone gone to see a fertility doctor before for help with getting pregnant. We see the doctor next week for the first time, but I'm just scared to death we'll find out that insurance won't pay much and there will be a ton of out of pocket costs that we'll never be able to afford. I've heard from others that IVF is very expensive with up-front costs that we certainly can't afford. We want to have a baby so incredibly bad.

Neither my DH or I have ever been tested, but there are a few things we do no. We will have to use doner sperm. Because of my DH's spina bifida, he won't be able to be the biological father, which we have come to terms with. As far as I know, we can use my eggs, but aren't sure since I have had problems in the past with PCOS. Also, I have very wierd cycles and w/out some form of birth control, i am not at all regular and often have very long, painful periods.

A friend of mine recommended a book about taking charge of your fertility, but since the situation with my DH is different, it doesn't seem to apply to us.

If anyone has ever gone this route before and can remember some of the amounts they paid for things, it would be extremely helpful. In fact, any advice at all would be welcome. Thanks

 

[mickeyboat]

Hi Allie - glad you found us!

I saw a doctor years ago when I was TTC. I had unexplained infertility, lots of tests, treated with Clomid with u/s monitoring, and finally the doctor tested me and discovered PCOS. I got PG right away after Metformin straightened out my cycle.

My insurance when we first started going to the RE covered NOTHING - no tests, no meds. But it did cover the office visit. We paid about $500 (about 12 years ago) for the first round of testing.

Me second insurance covered testing to confirm a diagnosis of intfertility, but not treatment - so basically everything was covered but medications. My meds were not too expensive, but when we went past the first couple of months, the doctor wanted to try injectible medications to make me ovulate. We decided to take a break, and I was tested and finally treated for the PCOS.

TCOF is a great book (so I am told), and will help you even in your situation. It will teach you how to chart your cycle, and how to look for signs of ovulation. Those pieces of information will help your doctor figure out what is going on with your cycle, and help him figure out how to treat you.

My advice for your doctor's appointment is to write down as many questions as you can think of, and ask away. Don't let your RE push you into treatment you are not prepared for or do not understand. Make sure you aren't rushed during your appointments, either.

It seems to me that there are plenty of other options for you before IVF, so you might be able to afford more tries than you thought.

Lots and lots of luck to you!

Denae

 

[allie_to_you]

Thanks...my appointment is next Friday...will keep everyone posted.

 

[Jen_in_NH]

Allie to you - try talking to your insurance company too. It's good to at least know up front what will and won't be covered. As far as using donor sperm, you can still do that without having to do IVF - it can be done with IUI. Hopefully the doc will do some testing on you for the PCOS, and maybe start you on Metformin. I know it's helped me quite a bit.

Good luck

Jen

 

[skuttle]

Well, AF started on Monday. No big surprise since we didn't BD at the right times due to our WDW trip. So only a little disappointment this month. I'm ready for this next month, though! I started the Metformin again and started exercising again and trying to eat right again...yes, ALL of that went out the window when I stepped foot on WDW property two weeks ago! LOL! We're planning on DH doing his sample for spring break, so that's not *too* far away and we'll have an entire week to make sure we get it in!

Welcome to all of the new girls TTC!! I hope your stay here is a short one! I guess I should do a re-intro as well. I'm allison, 29 years old and holding (30th is in October!!). Been married for almost 8 years. We have a 4.5 yo DS, and he was a surprise. We've been TTC #2 for about 18 months. So far, we've found that I'm insulin resistant. I started taking Metformin about 2 months ago for that. Last April I had a chemical pregnancy, but nothing more since. I think we're kinda in a holding pattern until I finish my 3 refills of Metformin and DH gets tested, all of which should happen in the next few months. My best friend is scheduled to have her second next week or so and I'm still struggling with that, so please forgive those ramblings.

Elaine, Thanks for making me feel better, that I'm not an awful friend for just dreading the birth of this baby. I'm afraid of how I'll feel, how I'll react. My BFF got pregnant both times so quickly...that just makes it worse. And thanks for the kind words about that poor dog. I thought about him all day today. I didn't pass down that road today and won't have to tomorrow either. I really hope he got some help.

Jen and Christal, big hugs to you two!!

 

[GypsySue]

I'm out too You know, I love you all, but I am gettin' kind of sick of being on this board! I feel like such an old timer We are re-doing the Clomid challenge (that term cracks me up! Like it is some kind of sporting event) with a higher dose of Clomid. This will probably be our last IUI cycle and might I not be able to make that as I have to be out of town for work on what will probably be my O day.

Good luck to everyone this month!

 

[beckmrk04]

Chris- we're neighbors! Ok- sort of. I live in the Metro East area!

Allie- TCOYF (as it's affectionately known) is a fantastic book with a wealth of information!!! And it's good info to know even if you aren't trying to get pregnant.

To ALL of the TTC girls- I know how badly you want this, and how hard you all are working to make your dreams come true. All your efforts will pay off! Just keep swimming!

 

[skuttle]

Ugh...I can't stop thinking about my BFF about to give birth next week. For her first, I drove an hour the day she gave birth to meet the baby. This time, I'm not sure I have that in me. I want to go, but part of me doesn't want to go. It took me almost 4 MONTHS to walk over to my neighbor and deliver the baby gift I bought for her new daughter. I'm so afraid of how I'll react. I still haven't responded to the email she sent about her induction. I know, I'm an awful friend. I want to be happy for them, but part of me just isn't happy for them. Part of me doesn't want to meet the new baby. I feel so bad feeling this way. I mean, my BFF and her husband are DS's godparents, so obviously we've always been very close. We've been friends since the 5th grade, went to college together, I was her matron of honor in her wedding. Ugh. Sorry, just had to vent. It's all I thought about last night. I just have this picture of me showing up at the hospital and just breaking down in tears.