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What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC? Since Sept 2011
What are your plans for this cycle? I have my follicle check on Saturday, started OPKs today. I need to work on my diet again, too.
How is your attitude/outlook? Meh - I didn't feel as much cramping with the Letrozole as I experienced with the Clomid, so I'm not convinced that I'll have any decent follies. Also, see below.
What have you struggled with most this week? I feel like I'm getting kicked while I'm down, ya know? Last week, I was upset for my friend. This week is the one year anniversary of medicated cycles (what's the traditional gift for this? Bills??), and then to top it off and kick me right in the uterus, my sister-in-law, who claimed she never wanted to have kids because just the thought gives her panic attacks, called to say she's pregnant. I feel pretty stabby.
What is your diagnosis? PCOS
Where (very generally) do you live? (Wondering if we could figure out some meetups if you're interested. Don't share if you're not comfortable with it.). Southeastern Wisconsin

@TheReelDeal: @ineebee: good luck with your betas. Fingers crossed and positive vibes for both of you!

@spaniellove: Yeah, it's so hard to compare because there are so many different aspects of IF. I shouldn't compare myself to others either, but it's hard not to!

FSH and LH are good, post O progesterone is good. I chart and use OPKs and have been monitored by ultrasound before, so as far as I know I ovulate regularly.

Sometimes I wonder if I haven't worried myself into not getting pregnant, even though I know that's probably not likely. Or if I've just been extremely unlucky? I dunno.

Hi, everyone. Thanks for your well-wishes... My temps have been slowly going down, and this morning it took another dive so I decided to POAS to take in the disappointment at home... and I'm glad I did. BFN over here. We're gonna take a little break in treatment for the next cycle (also while we move to a new city, etc.) and talk about what's next.

Thanks for all of your support, ladies.

@raintreebee and @thereeldeal: I'm counting on you guys for some great news today!

@ineebee: {hugs} best of luck with your move.

@ineebee: that stinks! Good luck with the move and a break sounds like a good idea

Thanks for all your wonderful well wishes! I didn't POAS today before my blood draw and because of insurance I won't get my results until tomorrow (pure torture). If AF doesn't show today (which she's expected to) or tomorrow morning I'll test. EEK!!

@JoBug: Welcome!!

@jobug: Welcome to this wonderful and super supportive community! The decision whether or not to see an RE is a tough one, and it's hard to know what's what because it's all so new. Let us know if you have any questions that might help you make the decision, and of course talk to your obgyn about it. I live in MD, and I've been really loving my experience at Shady Grove Fertility, and they have four branches in VA. So if you do end up going that route, you can be sure that there are some really fabulous doctors in our area.

@thereeldeal: Very interesting... I hope that's a good sign!

@thereeldeal: Thanks! I'm sending good thoughts your way.

@ineebee: I appreciate that. When/if we go down that road I know I will have a TON of questions. I get easily overwhelmed with all this and haven't done much research yet on treatment options. Good to know about Shady Grove Fertility. Good luck with your move. Will you still be in the DC area?

@spaniellove: Hahaha! I don't need much pushing.

@TheReelDeal: haha well you know we're all POAS pushers here, right?

@ineebee: ah, I'm sorry. Good luck with the move! I live in MA, so not too far from RI

@ineebee: Oh no I'm so sorry...

@ineebee: Sorry to hear it We're here for you! Hope the move goes well.

@JoBug: Welcome! Glad to have you join us, but of course we wish you didn't have to

As for me, I ended up sending my ND an email yesterday afternoon after too many emotional days/nights. The silliest things would set me off, and that just isn't me. The herbs I have been taking for the past few weeks is all that changed, so I was wondering if they caused it. She replied saying it could be, and if so it should level out eventually. I sure hope so, I know DH would rather have happy wife over sad wife... Feeling good today, but its only 9:30, so who knows what the day has in store

@JoBug: Welcome, this is a great place for support. I also wanted to pipe up about Shady Grove Fertility. I had a great experience with them as well, and would highly recommend them. If you are thinking about getting started with an RE, consider calling and making an appointment. It can be difficult to get in right away. I found that when I was ready, around the year mark, I made the call and still had to wait another month before I got in for my initial appointment.

@thereeldeal: Yes, I'm confused! What happened?

@thereeldeal: Oh noo!! So sorry to hear. What a disappointment that must have been...! Hugs and tears. :*(

@TheReelDeal: Boo, sorry to hear it! Here is something yummy to start the party:

@thereeldeal @mrs. someone: Cookies and beer! A match made in heaven. Yes, I think I will go home tonight and bake my sorrows away!

@ineebee: Sounds like a good plan! I actually just considered starting an "IF Pity party" thread to share photos of yummy looking stuff I resisted though!

@Mrs.Someone::O Why did you resist?? That's an awesome idea! So funny and clever! And sometimes, very much needed!

@Mrs.Someone: Thanks for the warm welcome! I also like the idea of an IF Pity party thread. I have a weakness for s'mores and salted caramels right now.

@sweetooth: Glad to hear of another rec for Shady Grove Fertility. I'll keep the wait time in mind when I'm ready to make an appt. My OBGYN has recommended I stay on Femara for a year before seeing a specialist so that will be Sept. I'm going to give myself until then to decide what my next step will be.