New TTC Thread

[mickeyboat]

I am sorry chloe.

Denae

 

[WDWAurora]

I'm sorry Chloe. Hopefully they can give you some answers, or some advice at the doctor's office.

 

[skuttle]

Chloe, I'm so sorry. I've had two chemical pregnancies. Both times they did blood work to check my numbers to make sure I wasn't pregnant. The first chemical pregnancy they also did an internal ultrasound, but they didn't do that for the 2nd. After the second one (back in Oct), my dr told me that the next time I get a BFP, to go in right away for blood work to check my numbers.

 

[chloelovesdisney]

Thanks everyone. I am feeling better today. I went back to work which helped to keep my mind occupied. Yesterday I felt really, really hopeless. Today I feel more confident that it will work out in the end, just not on the time schedule that I wanted.

I went for the bloodwork today, there was still a small amount of HCG (or HGC?) so I have to go back at the end of the week to make sure it's down to zero.

I was also really upset about the business trip in March as it's smack in the middle of primetime. The doctor said today that it's best to give myself a month off so I feel much better. I felt like the month was going to be wasted but with his advice to wait this month out, I feel okay about it.

Thanks again. I know it's an anonymous board, but it really does help me to have someplace to go with women who understand my monthly hope.

 

[TandT]

Hey everyone! I have an UPDATE!!!

I think I'm finally seeing some kinda of light at the end of the tunnel....

I changed OBGYNS and my new OBGYN took a ton of blood tests to check my hormones so here are the results...

I have HYPOTHYROIDISM!! Not that I'm thrilled about it BUT that is one issue that can be solved!!! Dr said that is why I have been having 37-40 day cycles!! Which could be hindering me from ovulation and getting PREGGO! I am a little PO'D that my previous OBGYN didn't catch that I have been telling him a million times about my hormones being off but he just blew it off like it was nothing....sheesh!!

I am so glad I switched doctors! My doctor I have is AWESOME! AND she is a woman....not that men are bad OBGYNS BUT she has a lot more compassion and attention to detail than my male OBGYN that I just left.....just my experience

I have one more thing that is getting in the way of a successful pregnancy.....I was tested awlile ago and was told I have a uterine septum. So I will probably need to get the surgery done to remove that. BUT at least I got this whole Hypothyroidism thing figured out and I start medication for that tomorrow morning


LOTS OF BABY DUST for all my fellow TTC'ERS

 

[skuttle]

LOL TandT! I think most of us can relate to being excited when you find out "something" is wrong that you can fix! Sounds like your new OBGYN is great!

 

[TandT]

LOL TandT! I think most of us can relate to being excited when you find out "something" is wrong that you can fix! Sounds like your new OBGYN is great!

lol...yes..it so frustrating when the Doctor tells you "nothing" is wrong and you can't get pregnant.......at least I can work with this Hypothyroidism thing It's crazy how pro-active you have to be ....if I would of stayed with my old OBGYN, who knows if and when I would ever discover that I had a hormone problem........giving me probably a zero chance at getting pregnant
Now maybe I have a chance

 

[D&DDisney]

T&T - So glad you finally have answers. Hope it works out for you.
I was diagnosed with this hypothyroid years ago. Thought that once I was on meds that things would work out, but we still struggled even after that. It was always a big to know that all your tests are coming back normal, but still nothing was happening.

I hope that is not the case with you and that this proves to be the answer. to you!

 

[KiKi Mouse]

LOL TandT! I think most of us can relate to being excited when you find out "something" is wrong that you can fix! Sounds like your new OBGYN is great!

ITA!!! having something "wrong" especially something treatable is great news!

Better than "unexplained fertility".

Hopefully now they can get your hormone levels stabilized and you can hit the TTC track running!

I am so happy for you

 

[momsully]

Just checking in - this thread has been really quiet. I hope everyone is doing okay.

 

[DMickey28]

Chloe - I am sorry. I had a chemical back in May 2006. My doctor never did anything about it. I have a new doctor now. I was late by three days.

Skuttle - I hope your DH's doctor gets that information over soon. That's crazy it's been so long.

I need to catch up with everyone soon.

AF found me this week so I am out this month. We did everything perfect too ... I just started Vitex today along with Red Raspberry Leaf Tea. I have DH on a basic Multi since he doesn't take anything. I am using an eye Mask and trying Lunaception but I can't seem to line up with the moon!! Let see what else ... a BComplex and my prenatal has 50mg of B6 in. I don't know if I should do the BComplex after O or the whole cycle. This month I am going to try the whole cycle. I also use NPC for my LP because it's a bit on the short side at 10-11 days. I think that's it. I don't think I ever posted that on here before!!

 

[WDWAurora]

Nothing new here. I have to take a pregnancy test on Tuesday (CD 30) and then, if it's negative, which is what I expect, I have to call the RE and they will call in my prescription for provera, to start my cycle so I can get ready for IUI. I would so love it if I were pregnant without drugs/IUI by some miracle this month. Considering my recent obsession with Krispy Kreme doughnuts, it would make some things make more sense!

 

[momsully]

Aurora - How was Tuesday?

This Friday is one year since I miscarried at fifteen weeks. It is hard to believe an entire year has passed. I always thought I would get pregnant before the baby was due, then when that did not happen before the one year anniversary. I am doing okay with everything but it is weird since my boys were older when everything happened they still talk about the baby (we named her Julia) even a year later.

Anyway, enough negative, I hope everyone is doing well. We are getting ready to head to Mexico at the end of the month for some much needed R&R. All the talk of drug cartels makes me a little nervous but we are still going.

 

[DMickey28]

Aurora - Any word on Tuesday?

Have any of you guys been to www.tcoyf.com ... the website for Taking Charge of your Fertility?

 

[KiKi Mouse]

Aurora - How was Tuesday?

This Friday is one year since I miscarried at fifteen weeks. It is hard to believe an entire year has passed. I always thought I would get pregnant before the baby was due, then when that did not happen before the one year anniversary. I am doing okay with everything but it is weird since my boys were older when everything happened they still talk about the baby (we named her Julia) even a year later.

Anyway, enough negative, I hope everyone is doing well. We are getting ready to head to Mexico at the end of the month for some much needed R&R. All the talk of drug cartels makes me a little nervous but we are still going.

*HUGS*
March 2nd was one year since my first m/c, the second happened on Dec 2nd. Last week DH had a gallstone/gallbladder attack (we didn't know he had issues until then) and he was in the hospital for 2 days. Afterwards I realized it was the dreaded one year since the m/c and thanked him for being sick to divert our attention...LOL I do have a heavy heart but am trying to remain positive.

Love to all...
Aurora...update please


Chris
currently on CD7, on another round of Clomid

 

[WDWAurora]

Negative...I started provera yesterday.

 

[D&DDisney]

This Friday is one year since I miscarried at fifteen weeks. It is hard to believe an entire year has passed. I always thought I would get pregnant before the baby was due, then when that did not happen before the one year anniversary. I am doing okay with everything but it is weird since my boys were older when everything happened they still talk about the baby (we named her Julia) even a year later. .

Oh momsully, I am so sorry. If you need someone to talk to on Friday, feel free to join us here or PM me. We'll get you through it.
I really wish I would have got to meet you last summer and hug ya in person. We seem to have a lot in common. Julia is the name we have always loved and some day hoped to name our daughter too.

 

[skuttle]

Momsully, I'm so very sorry. These kinds of anniversaries are so hard.

 

[skuttle]

Hi everyone! Hope y'all are all doing well. Nothing new here on the TTC front unfortunately.

I think we've decided that we have to find our Corgi, Milo, a new home. It's breaking my heart. He'll be 8 in July, so we had him a few years before DS was born. He's always been a bit on the grumpy side. The past few months have gotten worse, though. He's gone after DS when DS comes running into the room or if he tries to talk back to me. He's become really protective of me. It finally go to where Milo stayed in his room (the laundry room) when DS was home. We allowed him outside at the same time as DS, but that was it. He also started getting more and more aggressive towards my DH. Finally, a few nights ago, he bit DH. I do believe DH scared him because his tone was not very nice with Milo, but I know I can't keep making excuses. I'm always afraid when we leave him at the kennel when we go on vacation that he'll bite (never has thankfully), we can't get him groomed at Pet's mart because he growls, we don't let him out with people are over because we're afraid he'll bite. He's fine at the vet and the kennel for some reason.

I know I can't keep living afraid of my dog. It's also not good for DS to grow up afraid of his own dog...he can't even pet his own dog. He'll play fetch outside, but that's all I allow. And I'm right there doing the ball transfer. I feel like such a failure. But I know it's better for us and Milo for him to find a new home. It's not fair for Milo to be put in his room all of the time either. DH contacted the local Corgi rescue, so at least I know they will take care of him and find him a good home with someone w/o kids or other dogs. I stayed home with him today, loved him, took pictures and video. It's so hard because DH is completely over the dog. He was ready to find a new home months ago when Milo nipped DS after he ran into the living room and DS became terrified of him (that fear has subsided a little). I still love him, even though I know we can't continue living like this. And I know there's no way I would feel comfortable bringing a new baby into our home with Milo.

I love dogs and know we'll have another in the future. But part of me doesn't want another because I feel like we're just replacing Milo. And what if it's something we did or didn't do and it happens again?

Thanks for letting me get this off of my chest.

 

[WDWAurora]

Oh, Allison, I'm sure it's nothing you did with Milo! I'm sure you won't be interested in getting a new one for a while. No updates on your DH?

I'm nearly finished with provera, so as soon as AF shows up, I go in for my ultrasound to begin spending my entire bonus to try to get pregnant. I so hope this works. Ugh. I'm getting pretty tired of the whole thing, but no less sad.