Hannah - sorry about the BFN but you have tested a couple of days too early so there is still a chance. Wishing you a for Christmas!
Megsmum - Thanks so much for your response, it helped me a great deal. I am going to call the FS tomorrow and see what they tested for. I know they definitely tested for prog but not sure about the rest. I'm so glad you are hanging around in this thread, I can't wait to hear about the progress of your pregnancy. I am so excited for you!
Mannie - Know that we are all for you too. Hope you weren't too hot at the BBQ!
Melissal & Easha -
to jen, plc, buliej, babymiracles, WTH, krystielove, mollycat, indy & anyone else I have missed!
AFM - I found out from mum today that one of my cousins had to go on clomid to conceive and she now has 2 beautiful children. One of my aunties also went on it and she had triplets -lol! 12 months ago multiple births would've have freaked me out but now it wouldn't worry me in the slightest!
I know this sounds silly but I had really started to get used to the idea of going on clomid and now if it ends up I have ovulated no doubt we will just have to keep ttc until it happens. Although you never want anything to be wrong at the same time after 15 months ttc we really wanted some answers. I guess I will just have to wait and see when AF arrives, that will give me a better idea. FF has really confused me this last week!
I'm so glad I found you all on this thread, not only have you offered me comfort and support but you have all been a great source of advice and information (I didn't realise until I started this journey just how little I knew about ttc!)
I'm sitting here feeling odd because I think I'm ovulating - the timing would be right based on when my d&c was - and doing nothing about it because we've decided to give my body a month off. It feels so weird letting this potential opportunity go to waste - although I still think it's the right decision for us.
My guess is that I'll have 2 more AFs between now and our next IVF cycle - just based on holidays and guessing when my cycles will fall assuming they resume the same schedule as they were before my miscarriage. I'm wondering whether we should ask my FS about clomid or if there's something else we can do to give us assistance while we wait for the next IVF cycle to commence.
What is clomid suppose to do? what other things can we ask about during our "au natural" cycles that won't depend on the clinic being open?
Buliej - apologies for the long post!
I'm glad you are doing what feels right for you and your DH. Only you know when it is right to start ttc again.
I wish I could help you with the clomid question but I will be asking the same thing of my FS at our next appointment (just under 2 weeks away which seems like a lifetime.....).
From what I have read Clomid seems to have quite a good success rate with most people conceiving in the first 3 cycles. Some of the side effects aren't the greatest but let's face it everyone of us on this thread would put up with anything to have a healthy child! Clomid doesn't work for everyone but I think it is definitely worth a try.
Just something I found on the internet (this is all I know since I have no personal experience):
The active ingredient in clomifene is clomifene citrate, an anti-oestrogen drug which is taken in pill form. It works by causing an increase in the levels of two hormones which in turn cause stimulation of the ovaries and release of an egg.
First it tells your pituitary gland to produce or make more of the hormones that trigger ovulation (follicle-stimulating hormone or FSH). This prompts your ovaries to get a number of your eggs ready. Then, once you finish your drug cycle, your hypothalamus (the part of your brain that regulates basic functions, such as temperature) will release luteinising hormone (LH). This tells your ovaries it's time to release a mature egg from its follicle and send it into one of your fallopian tubes. That is ovulation.
When you start taking it in your cycle and the dosage varies form person to person but your FS works all that out. I would suggest googling Clomid and reading up on it a bit. Also I have found a few threads which discuss the pro's and con's and also the experiences of women who are taking it. I have found this very useful and would be keen to try it if that's what the FS recommends.
Sorry again for the long post - I hope it helps a little! I am completely confused at the moment as my o days this month are all over the place and I don't even know if I did ovulate.
Best of luck (we are having this month off too). I intend to sit back and enjoy the festive season with good food and wine!
thanks so much Mel. I guess I need to add clomid to the very long list of things to ask my FS about...I'm happy to hear that you are going to make the most of this holiday season
Hi everybody--Haven't been on this thread for a very long time (and now there's a bunch of new people here--I'm sorry for your losses, but keeping fingers crossed for you). Basically because I got so discouraged with trying and needed to take a break from thinking about my uterus.
So, anyhow, now that I'm not thinking about ttc as much...
I got a BFP on 11/27!!!
And after four previous miscarriages, I'm equal parts happy and terrified. Already had an hcg level done, going now to get another one.
plc--So glad to know you'll still be here to put in a Congrats note for me one day!! I'm definitely looking forward to that day!!
Krystie--Always makes me smile when I see your avi!! Thanks for checking in on us! Can't even tell you how much I miss our chats! for you and little Chyan!! Will send you my address in a little bit--I haven't forgotten, but thanks for sending me yours! *hugs* and smooches!!
Mel--We ALL knew very little about TTC before we found this awesome site! We all learned by asking the same questions! I'm SO jealous that you already have your tree!!! I think that's my favorite part of the season, is having the smell of the tree wafting throughout the house! Can't wait to get mine!!
Melissa--My for your Christmas BFP!!
Maddysmum--If you go to the top of the page, in the light purple area under where it says BB, you click on "User Profile". Then click on "Edit Signature", and you can enter in your info and add the smilies that you want. Just make sure that you read the forum guidelines, because there are some rules as to how many lines of text, etc. you have in your signature. I was going to walk you thru the steps to the upgrade for your avi, but then I saw that you had already posted about it in the right section, so hopefully you've got that one all worked out already. As far as a ticker goes, there's some up at the very top of the page under "BellyBelly Tickers", or you can simply google "free TTC tickers" and you'll get lots to choose from! Hope that helps! *hugs*
mollycat--Love your Christmas ticker, but now I have one less chart to stalk! *hugs* Glad that we got an extra chat in the other day! *kiss*
Mannie--I saying with you for a sticky, happy, healthy pregnancy for you!! *hugs*
Easha--Hey stranger! Glad to see a post from you--it's been a while! It's actually been much of the same for me lately... just busy, busy, busy! Wow, checked out your chart, and your temps are all over the place this month! Could the batteries on your thermometer be getting a little low? Sending lots of anti-AF vibes your way! *hugs*
Megsmum--
Hannah--Sorry to hear about your BFN.... hopefully it's just a little too early, don't give up just yet! It's not over until AF rears her ugly face!!
buliej--You know yourself and your body well enough to know when the right time is for you to be ready to TTC again. Enjoy your holiday season.... eat, drink, and be merry!
tempus--So glad to see you back with some happy news to share!! Congratulations on your BFP!!! Saying lots of for a happy, healthy pregnancy!!
Me--Got my coverline today, and even got a "high" chance of conception. I don't really take much value in that, since I've gotten high scores for the last 2 cycles, and we DTD SO much last month that I really don't see how I didn't get pg! But oh well, what can I do? One day I'll have the time to go get myself checked out.... for now, stress-wise, it's probably best that I haven't fallen pg yet.
Ok, sorry, I know I missed lots of persies, but at least I'm caught up with those that have posted! We're driving DSD's back home today, well half way... but still will take the majority of our day going both ways, especially with the after Thanksgiving traffic. Will try to catch up some more later! Lots of love to you all!
for Christmas!
for you too. Hope you weren't too hot at the BBQ!
to jen, plc, buliej, babymiracles, WTH, krystielove, mollycat, indy & anyone else I have missed!
for you and little Chyan!! Will send you my address in a little bit--I haven't forgotten, but thanks for sending me yours! *hugs* and smooches!!
for your Christmas BFP!!
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