Blessed with Children Struggling for More, Aug 8 - 14

[Vegan Princess]

Blissfully: Sorry you are joining us. It could also be your DH.

Amy: I hope that yeast infection is for a good reason! LOL!

Ardenne: No thoughts on the test other than to say GO BUY ANOTHER ONE! Good luck!

AFM: Things went pretty well at my scan. My lining was 7mm. I think that is the minimum but they said it was fine. I had 1 17mm follicle and 1 23 mm follicle. I'm ready to trigger tonight already. IUI will be Thursday. He wasn't sure the 17mm follicle will be quite ready by then but if we wait any longer I will O on my own bc of the bigger one. So def at least 1, maybe 2 will be waiting for those swimmers!

Cindy

[meldo]

Amy: Good luck with your home study! And given that you only get yeast infections when hcg is around, I'd say test!

Sarah: I used to only get a couple periods a year too but since I've had kids, I've either been pregnancy, nursing, or on BCP to regulate it. Such a PITA to never know when it's going to come. And it seemed I only ever got it in the middle of the night and with a vengeance. Not good for bedding. I had to take progesterone pills to get my period to start so we could do IVF #1.

AFM: RE called today with the fert report. Out of the 23, 14 were mature and 11 fertilized. We're doing a day 3 transfer since our last cycle was a bust at day 5. I'd rather have something put back than go in on day 5 to nothing.

Still feeling pretty good, not 100%, but good, considering how I have been in the past, so I think I'm out of the OHSS woods. Can't believe it.

[finleyjudemommy]

Way to go Cindy!~ Fingers crossed for you!!

As for me.....CD3 for me today....went in for some blood work....anti mullerian hormone, FSH, TSH and prolactin. We are taking this month off of anything and will start a cycle of injectibles with the next cycle. Hopefully these tests all come back with no issues!

We will be on vacation mid-cycle so we plan to "have lots o fun" and hope maybe that will do the trick! I am also going to try some soy again this cycle....

Off to soccer practice! Have a super night all!

[MyVintageBliss]

Originally Posted by sunyflwr Does anyone spot for many days before AF's actually arrival? I usually spot about 5 days (starting around 7-8 DPO). Last month was an exception with only 2 days of spotting, but that was because my LP was 9 days long. I've brought this up to my midwife quite a few times, and she brushes it off. Do you think the days of spotting could cause implanting issues for an egg if it is fertilized? I have had a day 21 progesterone draw, and it was around 15 or something. So probably not a progesterone issue.

I do this every month. I spot around 3 days sometimes more before I start. I have no idea what it means though.

[sunyflwr]

Originally Posted by BlissfullyChic Just wanted to say hi. I'm not on the list yet, I'm not quite sure where I belong. I've been on the TTC board but it's been a year and a half and nothing. We have two girls turning 7 and 4 soon. I have no idea what the problem is exactly. Both of our girls were conceived at the first and third month of trying. I'm for sure ovulating, my luteal phase length is just fine, cm isn't an issue or timing. I get great +OPK..... what am I missing? What could have changed since I had my girls. And I'm only 29..... any thoughts??? I welcome any advice!!

Welcome! Please join! I am new here too...I am a little lost yet since everyone who knows everyone on this board. So I would be happy to make a buddy on this board.

My only other thought would be to take some herbal supplements and/or try a medicated cycle? You have been TTC 1.5 years, it might be time to talk to your OB about it?

[MyVintageBliss]

That's what I'm thinking sunyflwr... no more putting it off, time to see the OB! Thanks for the welcome! It seems like everyone knows exactly why they aren't getting preggers so I wasn't sure where I would fit in. Hope I get some answers soon!

[meldo]

Originally Posted by BlissfullyChic That's what I'm thinking sunyflwr... no more putting it off, time to see the OB! Thanks for the welcome! It seems like everyone knows exactly why they aren't getting preggers so I wasn't sure where I would fit in. Hope I get some answers soon!

Welcome! I would suggest getting a semen analysis. It's an easy place to start. It can be more difficult to pin down a diagnosis for women. Luckily, we knew we had male factor and that it was bad enough to go straight to IVF. I say luckily but it was pretty devastating to know it wasn't going to happen the old fashioned way. But at least we didn't exhaust other options before, Kwim?

Cindy: woot! Good luck Thursday!

[amyltc]

Well, the homestudy went well, but I got a BFN on the test I really wasn't expecting a BFP but I think its still always disheartening every month that I don't get pregnant.

[HeatherlovesCDs]

Originally Posted by BlissfullyChic That's what I'm thinking sunyflwr... no more putting it off, time to see the OB! Thanks for the welcome! It seems like everyone knows exactly why they aren't getting preggers so I wasn't sure where I would fit in. Hope I get some answers soon!

Welcome! I'm sorry you are struggling, but you fit here. This is for anyone who is struggling even if they don't know the reason. A lot of us have been here for a while, but there are a few "Newbies" too. Our thread is getting quite active, which is nice, but sad that so many find themselves here. Just jump right in and start posting. I hope your stay here is very short.

Originally Posted by meldo Amy: Good luck with your home study! And given that you only get yeast infections when hcg is around, I'd say test! Sarah: I used to only get a couple periods a year too but since I've had kids, I've either been pregnancy, nursing, or on BCP to regulate it. Such a PITA to never know when it's going to come. And it seemed I only ever got it in the middle of the night and with a vengeance. Not good for bedding. I had to take progesterone pills to get my period to start so we could do IVF #1. AFM: RE called today with the fert report. Out of the 23, 14 were mature and 11 fertilized. We're doing a day 3 transfer since our last cycle was a bust at day 5. I'd rather have something put back than go in on day 5 to nothing. Still feeling pretty good, not 100%, but good, considering how I have been in the past, so I think I'm out of the OHSS woods. Can't believe it.

Awesome. I did a day 3 transfer also. I was more comfortable with that. I think if you aren't feeling the OHSS by now, you are probably good.

Originally Posted by Vegan Princess Blissfully: Sorry you are joining us. It could also be your DH. Amy: I hope that yeast infection is for a good reason! LOL! Ardenne: No thoughts on the test other than to say GO BUY ANOTHER ONE! Good luck! AFM: Things went pretty well at my scan. My lining was 7mm. I think that is the minimum but they said it was fine. I had 1 17mm follicle and 1 23 mm follicle. I'm ready to trigger tonight already. IUI will be Thursday. He wasn't sure the 17mm follicle will be quite ready by then but if we wait any longer I will O on my own bc of the bigger one. So def at least 1, maybe 2 will be waiting for those swimmers! Cindy

That sounds great! I'm hoping this is all you need.

Originally Posted by amyltc Well, the homestudy went well, but I got a BFN on the test I really wasn't expecting a BFP but I think its still always disheartening every month that I don't get pregnant.

Sorry for the BPN, but that's great the home study went well. What is the next step for you?

[HeatherlovesCDs]

I think I fixed everyone. If I missed something, please let me know.

BlissfullyChic - If you want me to add your info, just post it.