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@doxielove: thanks so much. My other problem is that my doctor gave me progesterone to take after O. But if I start taking it now then my 7dpo bloodwork will be skewed. So I might just go at 5/6dpo and then start taking the P. Hopefully that will be ok.

@mrsjd: I'm only 1dpo so I would definitely get a negative. When I did get pregnant I tested (11dpo) before going on a weekend trip. I also wanted to drink. It was negative so I drank away. Period didn't Come and although I felt normal I tested at 14dpo and got my this isn't helping you chill I realize just telling you my story

@mrsjd: that is an awesome outlook! I should try to be more like you- I know I can get pregnant on Clomid- ectopics are "freak accidents" so I should just chill and wait until it happens. ....but I'm a crazy person every month. I know after the fact when I have a child I will laugh about how nuts I am. I just can't seem to stop.
Good luck when you test, maybe you'll be surprised early!

@LoveHope: I'm sorry you're having to go down this path, but it's exciting to be doing something productive! Fingers crossed for you. Try to distract yourself if you can (easier said than done)!

I'm good. Trying to focus on my goals at work to distract myself from TTC. And really focusing on my health. I'm 5'7" and I weigh 139-142 depend on how I've been eating so my weight is in a normal range. But I really want to lose body fat and end up between 133-135. This would still put me at a healthy BMI. I also want to be able to do a pull up in 2016. Hopefully those goals will provide a good distraction.

I have a consultation with my RE this afternoon to discuss our next steps. I'm nervous; I'm hoping she doesn't balk at the fact that I'm asking why she doesn't monitor on clomid + IUI cycles. I know if I were an MD, I would get irritated if a patient came in all like, "I know you went to med school and all, but according to the internet..."

It's also CD16 and no positive opk. I hate how my ovulation day has been incredibly inconsistent on clomid (CD 14, CD17, now CD?) ETA - I'm probably just being dramatic. BD is getting exhausting, though!

@Doxielove: Thank you! Yea, I really want a progesterone supplement! With every thing I've been reading, it's at least worth a try!! I don't think there is anything wrong with asking to be monitored. I think you are paying for it, so why not. Anything to make you feel more comfortable during an uneasy time. Go for it girl!

@lovehope: Infertility Is one of the most difficult things to deal with. It's an emotional roller coaster for sure! It's a hard next step to come to, but an exciting one! It might be just what you need! If you don't mind me asking, What are your TSH levels? Mine was at .03 forever and then I cut back on my meds and went up to 3.1!! Way too high! Adjusted my meds again and waiting to see where it is! Hopefully somewhere between 1-2!

@Mrs.jd: That sounds wonderful! I don't think people understand how stressful this entire process is! It takes a toll for sure!! A distraction is just what I need too! I think I may start walking and focusing on things to help me destress!

@delight: I know you don't want to "sit out" a cycle, but I would want to have the best info moving forward, so I'd probably do the bloodwork at 7DPO and start P after that. I don't know how useful 5/6DPO levels will be because your P peaks at 7 DPO. Whatever you decide to do, good luck!

@Winnie13: welcome, I hope your stay here is short!

@doxielove: my O date was crazy the two months I was on Clomid. My first month, I Od about cd17 (my normal o date). I took the Clomid earlier the next month and Od CD21.

@LoveHope: I am so sorry, friend. All my fingers and toes are crossed for you that this is successful. Are you trying any other protocols besides injectable meds?

@mrsjd: those are great goals!

I'm going to continue working on losing weight and eating healthy this next year. I'm trying to focus on positivity and putting an emphasis on my mental health. I think @LoveHope: is so right that TTC can be all consuming, and I don't want it to overwhelm my life this next year.

I should be Oing this week- bring on the champagne!

Sooooo I had my RE consult yesterday. Here's the gameplan:

1) Current Cycle: It's CD17 and I took clomid CD5-9; we're just doing TI this cycle, with a progesterone test @ 7dpo (she'll add a progesterone supplement next cycle if the # comes back low). My RE does not think I'm responding well to the clomid given my side effects (hot flashes and migraines, mainly), erratic O date, and heavy periods.

2) Next Cycle: Switching to letrozole + IUI. As for the monitoring...no ultrasounds. She explained that she only does monitoring for injectible cycles, as you can adjust the dosages of the meds as needed. With clomid/letrozole, by the time I'd be done taking the meds (CD9), what's done is done and ultrasounds won't help me get pregnant - it would just be an additional cost. (She sounds very Lean - doesn't like doing non-value added things...) Yes, it gives you more information, and if I really really wanted daily ultrasounds she would acquiesce. She suggested a middle ground of doing daily bloodwork beginning CD10 during my 2nd IUI to test for LH.

I think that covers it. I feel good about the next steps. Here's hoping that letrozole is my saving grace!!

@LibbyLou: 1st cycle was 4-8 (I had some confusion over what was CD 1...I got my period around noon but did not count that as CD1). 2nd and 3rd cycle, 5-9.

@doxielove: Always nice to have a plan! !

So, I'm 12 dpo and blissfully not testing. I had a margarita last night. I know I'm going to feel somewhat guilty about this if I end up being pregnant, but hell after 2 years of this, I've just decided to screw it. I'll test next week if I miss my period. I really don't think I am. I have no symptoms except my boobs are sore and this is a new one - they're really itchy! Soreness could be the progesterone. That happened last month so I don't consider it a pregnancy symptoms. Otherwise, I feel totally normal.

@doxielove: YES! As someone who did not ovulate on my own before Clomid, I know the pure joy of a true positive opk!!!!!! Get busy.

Thanks! You know, I have no idea. I thought I would test today but I didn't feel like going to the store yesterday. I want to wait until after next Tuesday when my period is supposed to arrive. But I'm sure my crazy self won't be able to hold off until then.

@Winnie13: The struggle is real. I will probably test in the next 2-3 days. By now, it should be accurate. I got a pretty strong positive with my chemical last year on 12 dpo.

Stay away AF!!

Starting off 2016 with a bfp. Cycle 24 and clomid cycle 2. 12 or 13 dpo. Tentatively happy. Glad I only had one beer yesterday. 2 1/2 hour hold and came up almost immediately. My only worry is that I had brown spotting right as I peed to take the test. It was very old looking.

@mrsjd: YASSSSSSS

@FaithFertility: @pwnstar: @pwnstar: thank you all so much. I'm trying not to get my hopes up. The spotting isn't much and is very dark but I'm weirded out by it. I'll call for a blood test on Monday. Due date would be September 10.

@crystal: Yay for a pos OPK! Hoping this is your cycle for sure!!

Today makes 9/10 DPO with a BFN. I'm just still so thrilled that AF hasn't come!! This is my longest Luteal phase ever! First real chance of conception this cycle, so woo!!!
If my temp stays high tomorrow, I'm sure I'll test... Everyday of high temps at least! Lol! Once it drops I know AF will be on its way, so I'll enjoy the thrill of POAS while it lasts! Lol.

I've been having some on and off again cramping for about 2 days, so I think it's on its way. Time will tell! Right now, I'm off to take down Christmas... So sad!!

Sorry ladies! We've been away at the cottage for a few days!
@mrsjd: amazing news for you!! I wish you all the best. I hope this is the stickiest of bAbies!!
@Winnie13: welcome to you! I have a short LP too and just started progesterone this month.
@doxielove: so awesome to see a positive OPK! Good luck this cycle!
@Crystal: good luck to you too this month!!!

I'm at 7dpo now. I started Progesterone a couple days ago and haven't had any side effects yet. I ended up doing my CD21 blood test at 5dpo and my results came back at 9.8 which isn't as low as I thought it would be but still seems low so I'm supplementing. I'll test Monday. We only were able to DTD at 0-3 and 0-2 because of the holidays so I'm not overly confident anyways!

@delight: Short LP's are so frustrating!! How long is your LP? 9.8 is pretty good for 5DPO. My gyno wants to see anything over 10 at 7 DPO. Glad you're getting supplements though and yay to know side effects! That's a positive! Hopefully you will see a big difference this cycle and this is your cycle! FX for you for a BFP and a healthy LP!
I asked my GYNO for progesterone and he wouldn't prescribe it. The highest my prog. has been after a medicated O was 4... Which isn't very promising. I've been off meds for a few months now and am coming off a natural O... Pretty sure my progesterone was pretty good considering today make 10 DPO and still no AF!! WooHoo! If I don't get a good prog. number after my next round of Femara though, I'm hoping I can convince my gyno to let me try supplements before going to RE. We will see!

@mrsjd: Hooray, congrats!