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@TheSwissWifeStyle: I'm not really sure, but its one of the questions I plan on asking my ND tomorrow. Honestly, I hope that (if I have an autoimmune issue) its an explanation as to why it has taken so long to get pregnant each time. I suppose it is possible to have a m/c before a test would even register positive.

@spaniellove: Wow, what's up with that! You still have time to BD!

@kentuckygirl: That's great news! I don't think FSH and AMH are always very closely linked...my FSH should be much higher based on my AMH (0.25 last Dec). In the end all they care about is that I'm ovulating each month, but recruiting a follicle so early this time would worry me because that's supposed to mean that I'm getting closer to menopause. If I really do ovulate soon I might ask about taking estradiol in the 2ww to prevent follicle recruitment.

@kentuckygirl: I take Ubiquinol, which is a more effective form of CoQ10. With DHEA I've heard you have to be careful and have your levels tested by your doctor before you take it.

@TheSwissWifeStyle: Thanks! If you're trying this month, then I do think baby aspirin is a good idea. There was a story on the news yesterday how it helps lower your risk of colon cancer too, so couldn't hurt!

@yellow.clover: HI, friend! I haven't been active on WB recently so I figured I'd pop in here and say hello *waves*

@doxielove: *waves* Well Hello!!! We've certainly missed you over there!! I still stalk your chart and always hope one day I'll see a pretty green line on there! Hope you're doing well!

Um...so guess what? You need a prescription for it (baby aspirin) here!! Geeooaahddd.....this place is so weird sometimes...

@yellow.clover: I'm on CD 5. I'm doing 50mg of Clomid this week, then I go in for monitoring a week from today. I don't think I'd trust my hubby either! He has a tendency to be rough with delicate things (I do all the egg-cracking in our house lol) so I'd be afraid he'd slam the needle too hard, or worse, chicken out part-way through. I'm excited about the process, but I'm trying to keep my expectations in check, because I so want this to be it.

@TheSwissWifeStyle: wutttt? so odd. Could you have your mom mail you some or would it be seized by customs?

@TheSwissWifeStyle: Weird! Are you close to the border of any less strict countries?

@TheSwissWifeStyle: so bizarre!

I just got back from an appointment with my ND. She took a ton of blood (I didn't look!) and is testing for autoimmune issues, food allergies (inflammatory), and took a cervical sample for infection. Seems pretty thorough to me. It will be 3 weeks to get everything back, and then I'll have another appointment to figure out a game plan. After that, I think I'll want to consult with an RE too, to see what they would do.

The other thing she said is that she thinks I really need to be gluten free because of the Hashimoto's Not looking forward to it, but I've already been doing it half way so it probably wont be too bad.

And to answer your question @TheSwissWifeStyle: , she said that it is possible that an autoimmune issue has been preventing getting pregnant at all. I think it all has to do with the inflammatory thing, not sure if its the antibodies (or maybe they're the same thing?) Either way, yes!

Edited: I just found this great link that explains autoimmune diseases and how they affect TTC and pregnancy.

@yellow.clover: Hi! I also remember you from WB. Hope we all get to move on soon, but for the meantime, welcome!!!

@Mrs.Someone: Interesting. I've been thinking of going GF too. I read somewhere it can help. Argh, there's just so much to think about!

@TheSwissWifeStyle: @Mrs.Someone: I tried going GF for awhile since I read it is supposed to help with endometriosis. One perk was that my stomach was super flat during that time. Alas, I did not have the willpower to stick with it.

@justdarling: Wow, I've never heard of an RE requiring that. Very interesting. Are you located in the states?

@justdarling: I find that very interesting, but it totally makes sense for women having a tough time getting pregnant. It also helps make me feel like this is the right decision. I've been "gluten low" for a few months now, so I don't feel that doing it all the way is going to be a huge deal for me.

@raintreebee: My stomach hasn't been flat since before puberty, so that would an awesome perk

I'm going for it tomorrow-started the TWW yesterday, so it can't hurt for two weeks. It shouldn't be a huge change, so I might as well try.

@LovelyPlum: Mexican is probably the easiest thing to eat! Most corn tortillas are GF as well as the majority of tortilla chips (most chips in general are GF - not necessarily healthy but helps to make you feel normal sometimes). A cheeseburger wrapped in lettuce is actually pretty good and you don't miss the bun, especially if you add avocado! If you really want a burger, Red Robbin (if you have one near you) actually has GF buns. For bread replacements - look for the brand Udi. Their pizza crust is actually pretty good. For dinner, stick to meat and veggies. That is really easy and make enough to leftovers to take to work for lunch the next day. I find that lunch is the hardest meal to go GF but if you have left overs it's pretty easy.

Let me know if you need help during the transition. The first 2 weeks are the hardest. I am a bread lover and really had cravings, but eventually those go away and you really start to feel much better without the gluten.

@justdarling: @Mrs.Someone: thank you! Those are awesome, and easy, suggestions. Rice noodles.are about my favorite thing on earth, second only to.corn tortillas, so I'm off.to a good start Topping them with loads of veggies is.my.MO, so hopefully this will be good!

I'm going to start a separate thread for this, if you don't mind,.but don't worry about reposting. I'll keep this handy, too!

@LovelyPlum: how could anyone resist that bounty??!