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[soontobewed07]

Th wanted me to hold off on going to the ER I called this morning and I am waiting for them to call back. With Motrin in my system I feel like my uterus is going to fall out and I know it's not I am just tired of waiting around. So I am sure it will be an ER visit today at some point and by the way it sounds a DNC just not looking forward to it and I hope I can go home right after it. Anyone have an experience with this proceedure?

 

[chloelovesdisney]

I don't have any experience with that procedure, but wanted to say I'm sorry this is happening and hope that everything has been taken care of and you are doing better!

 

[skuttle]

soontobewed...How are you doing?

Well, I finally started spotting this afternoon, but, of course, not before I spent the money on a HPT only to get a BFN. I started spotting early afternoon, but very light. I'm not sure if my Dr. will want me to count today or tomorrow as day 1. I'm calling tomorrow to report in so I'll find out then. I'll start clomid on CD5 and start follicle scans on CD10ish. At least AF should be pretty much gone before we leave for the beach on Sunday. Hopefully the clomid will give my follicles a boost and we can do the IUI this month! I'm a bit nervous about the clomid...hoping I don't have too many side effects since I'll have to start taking it while we are at the beach.

 

[D&DDisney]

soontobewed - Hope you are doing okay. Take care of yourself.

Skuttle - Why is it that AF always comes after you've tested? Always like that. Why is it that we continue to torture ourselves even after all the disappointment? Good luck with everything this month. Fingers crossed.

My week ends in disappointment as well. Don't know why I expect otherwise. Temps didn't go down right away until after AF. Ugh! Gives you just enough hope to cling to then takes it right away.

 

[WDWAurora]

I'm pretty bummed. I don't get to start the IVF cycle until AUGUST 1st! That's the first opening they had. Annoying! If I had known there was a competition for slots, I would have tried to rearrange my work schedule to get in sooner. They had 3 earlier slots this morning, but apparently I was the last "class" of the day. It was actually just DH and me, which was good, I guess. They already have my money, and they get to just sit on it for a month. Grr. They told me that I'd be able to be done before people started coming back to work, but I won't. Most of my coworkers will be back the 1st Tuesday of August.

I go in July 27th for the baseline ultrasound and estrogen. Last BCP the next day.

Injectibles start on August 1st. A combo of bravelle (took that before) and luveris for probably 10 days. Monitoring visit on August 5th. Depending on that, we'll find out when they do the retrieval, and when I do other meds. I already have enough of one of the drugs, because it wasn't one I needed before (Ganirelix). I'm dreading the progesterone injections already, and not sure how I'm going to give them. Hopefully the nurse at work will do it for me, because DH says he won't. Otherwise I'll be giving myself shots basically in the rear.

I feel like I'm grieving over another month lost, and DH has no idea why I'm so upset, because he thinks I should just be happy it didn't take us years to save enough money, etc. (not that we've technically saved all of it yet)

Am I wrong to be upset about this? I have to be on the flipping pill for another month. Buying the dumb thing is so heartbreaking, which is stupid, I know. I just don't get why it's a MONTH out. They need to figure something out if they're causing you to have to wait that long.

 

[skuttle]

Courtney... Your feelings are normal. I felt the same way when I learned that we'd have to sit out a cycle to wait to do the surgery, and then also be out the cycle of the surgery. I also felt like we were wasting time. Enjoy the rest of your summer before you have to start all of those meds!!

I talked to the nurse today and they want to do the first follicle scan on CD13 which will be July 14th. I start the clomid on Monday. Hopefully the 50mg clomid helps out my follicles and we don't have another wasted month! I'm also a little worried about DH's sperm...hopefully we get good sperm, too! I completely forgot to ask the nurse this, but do we need to abstain from BD'ing a certain amount of time before the IUI? I didn't know if it was best to, um, how do I put it... hold the sperm a bit. LOL!

 

[chloelovesdisney]

Hi everyone.

It is a miracle, this month is a BFP! It is very, very early, and I am still nervous following the chemical pregnancy in March, but so far it looks good. I was not feeling positive for this month, as I had cramps and it felt just like AF was coming. The night before AF was due I went out with the girls and had a glass of wine with dinner, as it definitely felt like AF was on the way any time. When AF did not arrive, I went in for a blood test, but did not expect good news because of the cramps. The nurse called me in the afternoon with the positive results.

I have to go back for another blood test on Monday to see if the number has gone up like it should. I have never gotten this far, and am a nervous wreck it will not last. I will feel much better on Monday if the test results come back good.

As always, I am sending good thoughts and baby dust to everyone here!

 

[mickeyboat]

Congrats!

 

[Minnesota!]

Fabulous news! I hope yours is just the first in a long line of BFP's around here!

Congrats and a H&H9 to you!!!

 

[KiKi Mouse]

YAY!!!

Finally some great news on here

I've been lurking Nothing new on my end things went from bad to worse and I haven't been ovulating even on an increased dose of Clomid.
I have an appt. on Monday so I will see what the doctor says.

 

[D&DDisney]

forgot to ask the nurse this, but do we need to abstain from BD'ing a certain amount of time before the IUI? I didn't know if it was best to, um, how do I put it... hold the sperm a bit. LOL!

We were told that too. However, on the third try, we didn't listen to them and decided to just enjoy the moment whenever it hit. Turns out that was the lucky #3 - best sample and BFP. Just take their advice with a grain of salt and good luck.

Yay Chloe. So happy for you!!!

Aurora - your feelings are completely normal and understandable. Feel free to vent with us any time!

Kiki - Good luck at the doctor. Might just have to up the dose some more. Don't worry.

 

[WDWAurora]

Congrats Chloe! We needed some good news around here!

Allison-when we went in for the ultrasound before the IUI, they told us when to BD and when not to. The latest research is showing that it's better to BD every day in a cycle for quality. Quantity does decrease, so it's dependent on what you need to focus on, I suppose.

 

[skuttle]

Congrats, Chloe! I hope your numbers are great on Monday!!

I'll check with my Dr. at my next scan re holding off on the BD'ing. When DH talked to my Dr. about his sperm analysis, it sounded like a problem of quantity and quality. However, when DH went to the urologist for follow-up, it sounded like it was just a quality issue.

I had to laugh at myself this afternoon. I was digging around in my closet, looking for a large beach bag while packing for our trip. I found 5 Dollar Tree HPT that I must have hid in there. LOL! So I went out and bought HPT this cycle for nothing. At least I'll have plenty for this IUI cycle. Between the OPK's and the HPT's, I'll be doing a lot of POAS!

Unfortunately, my friend's baby shower is towards the end of this month....a week before I'd be able to test after the IUI. My other friends have been great...giving me a heads up about the shower and saying they don't expect me to help plan, etc. I told them that I'll gladly contribute my share of the $$ for the shower and gift, but I'm really not up for planning anything. They understood completely. I know I have to go to the shower, though, and I'm really not sure how I'll do. I know it'll be awkward.

 

[chloelovesdisney]

Thanks everyone! So far, I think it's fine. This may be TMI, but I keep running to the bathroom because I feel like I am leaking, but there's no spotting. I guess that happens. I will feel much better on Monday, if the numbers have gone up normally.

I hope everyone is enjoying their 4th of July, and lots of babydust to all my TTC friends!!!!!!!!!

 

[boltfans]

Congrats Chloe! I hope you have great numbers on Monday!

Skuttle and Aurora - I really hope you ladies are next with success in your new cycles coming up.

 

[KiKi Mouse]

Thanks everyone! So far, I think it's fine. This may be TMI, but I keep running to the bathroom because I feel like I am leaking, but there's no spotting. I guess that happens. I will feel much better on Monday, if the numbers have gone up normally.

I hope everyone is enjoying their 4th of July, and lots of babydust to all my TTC friends!!!!!!!!!

I think it's normal when you have gone through a lot in the TTC department. With my last pregnancy I was like that and never left my desk without my purse "just in case". I knew I was being irrational but I couldn't help myself. I remember DH and I were in Walmart and I told him that I had to go home and gave him a panicked look. Again...I was being irrational.

I think a lot of women go through worry like you are and imagine stuff like the "leaking".

Good luck on Monday and congratulations!

 

[soontobewed07]

Yea Chole Congrats I am so happy for you. I felt the same way you did when I was pregnant with my DS. I was positive I was getting AF cramps and all well I didn't test for 3 weeks past AF because my schedule has always been off.


I hope everyone is having a happy 4th. I spent Wed night in the ER and have been on bed rest since Thursday morning. I have been taking Birth control 3 pills a day and my hormones are going crazy. I am also having a D&C sometime next week. I am so stressed out, but the doctor says it should be easier to get PG after this so we will see.

Baby Dust for everyone.

 

[chloelovesdisney]

Hi Soontobewed, I am sorry you are going through all of this, please rest and take care of yourself.

 

[soontobewed07]

Chloe hope things went well today. Thank you for the good vibes.

 

[chloelovesdisney]

Hi everyone. Thank you for all of your well wishes. The test went well today, I am extremely relieved. I am desperately hoping that this time will have a happy ending.

As always, my best wishes to everyone here. May we have many summer BFP's!!!