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@nicole112: what day was the draw done? Levels can fluctuate a lot throughout your cycle.

@nicole112: Different labs use different scales.Everything I read on google says progesterone needs to be over 10. I accidentally had mine tested 4DPO, and not 7DPO. My results were 5.2, and my OBGYN said anything over 1.2 confirms ovulation and would not treat me for low progesterone. I would look to see if it gives you the scale on your test, or call the office.

@nicole112: I just saw my RE and we went over the same things... This month (1st round of clomid) at 7 dpo my progesterone was 15 and estrogen was 128 and she was happy with those levels. Last month at 7 dpo my levels were 10.something and 64, resp. That was without the clomid. And at those levels she wanted to "superovulate" me with clomid. So I think you could definitely ask the dr's opinion with those numbers. But honestly I don't really know since there could be other factors to consider (age, history, whatever else doctors know that I don't) Glad your appt is soon!

@nicole112: You can't read too much into the FSH and LH, because it's the wrong day to test those (should be done on day 3) but ask her about your TSH (thyroid) too - for TTC it should be under 2, but under 4 is still generally accepted as 'normal' so some drs won't mention it.

@DC yoga bee: yes that sneaky witch came in all stealth-mode. But it's all good. Glad for some closure on that craziness. About those opks, what a crock! I spent $40 just to be tricked?! I may order some cheap, non-complicated ones, too...

@organicmama: Boo, I'm sorry about AF! I wonder if the early positive OPKs were because of the timing with the clomid? I can't find any especially reliable source that says so, but, I've heard a few times that you should wait to do OPKs until a few days after you finish your clomid and/or that you should keep going for 5 more days after getting an initial positive result.
http://www.babymed.com/fertility-tests/what-interferes-with-an-opk

Hello Ladies! I am just updating AF came a few days ago. My husband and I have decided to take this month off TTC and just have some fun drinking lots of wine eating sushi and having sex without pillows under my butt after. So, I will be a cheerleader this month for all your amazig women! Best of luck everyone and hopefully I will NOT see many of you on the September TTC boards. hehe!

@nicole112: I would echo @Shutterbug: about the tests being done on cd3. My RE says anything over 10 is good for 7dpo progesterone levels. I also would ask about the AMH being tested as I recall that being a required lab work up before my initial RE consult. Since I don't always ovulate on my own, clomid makes me ovulate regularly (& also with 2-3 decent sized follicles). I hope you are able to get answers from your doctor. I know that a few of my friends had good luck with low dose clomid without u/s monitoring. I have the monitoring because I'm on the highest dosage & have been getting the trigger shots.

@ctegge0416: Aw, sorry about AF. A month of wine, sushi, and sex sounds decadently lovely. Thanks for hanging around to cheerlead!

Good morning!!

CD8 here. Hanging out gearing up to start our EOD... and then ED... BD. We went house hunting this weekend and have a pretty good plan in place for moving to our forever home... but DH wants to be KU before we make an offer because the house we are looking at is really more of a "3 kid" house and we want to be sure we are heading in that direction. I told him we better make the most of this month, then. We're gonna party like we don't have a toddler.

I've been POASing x3 days now even though I'm only 8 or 9 DPO. Almost missed this because I was so sure it would be negative this early. Looks like if things go well, I am going to get gros ventre from this trip after all.

@lilyofthewest: @DC yoga bee: The nurse from RE's office just called and told me AGAIN that my HCG levels from last week we're negative (uhh, thanks. Cuz i had almost forgotten about that?!?) and that my progesterone and estrogen were low so I should expect AF if she hadn't already showed. I tried to ask about the opk being wrong but she just said when it turns positive, be intimate that day and two days after. And that hopefully the clomid would correct my luteal phase. I did have those severe O cramps on cd 13 so not sure if I could have O'd on cd 15 or 16? Who knows! Yay for round 2 of clomid!

@ctegge0416: sounds like a wonderful plan! And for some reason, every time I see your name I envision a steggasaurus (sp?). What's up with that?

@organicmama: Can you link to your chart?

@lilyofthewest: Eep!! So exciting!

I'm cd 5. I saw a deal for fertility friend for $24 for the year, and I bought it. I don't even temp but I love all the analyzers and data it includes. We've had 6 cycles with a good score, and 2 cycles with a high score for bd'ing. We will start eod tomorrow, and hoping for a high score. Drinking loads of tea, making my own meals, and exercising.

@lilyofthewest: I am excited to cheer everyone on this month! I have a feeling it is going to be a big month of BFP! Looks like starting with you, OH MY GOODNESS! Love your pictures too! I second FRER like @septca:!

@dc yoga bee: The analyzers are a lot of fun! Sounds like an excellent plan this month

@lilyofthewest: you're DC too! ?!

@lilyofthewest: Congrats!!!

Get an FRER, stat!

Thank you so much to everyone for the kind words and virtual hugs. It was an extraordinarily rough day... why can't we all just be the kind that magically and easily gets the BFPs?

I needed a few days off the POAS boards to get myself back to a good place mentally, but I am back now!

Temp dipped this morning, so I am anticipating AF either later today or tomorrow.

ALSO, I have a follow up Dr appt to review the blood tests I took last week. I am sure I will be back with tons of questions about your experience with next steps. I am happy to feel proactive about the situation, but oddly nervous about what will be found.