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@YogiRunner: So sorry to hear. Hugs!

I have labs tomorrow- prolactin, AMH, testosterone, insulin, glucose, and natural killer cell assay. My FSH was 6 about 18 months ago, but freaking out about the AMH and natural killer cells. All the other tests are fixable if problematic. I'm 35 and really want two kids. My maternal grandmother and two maternal aunts had kids after 35, so hopefully I will follow my genes. (My mom didn't try that late.)

Cabergoline side effects are terrible, but my research suggests that this is likely the problem. In one study with an average of 3.5 years of TTC, 79% were pregnant in 6 cycles. Trying to stay positive.

@sslm: so glad you got that temp rise!
@yogirunner: so sorry about AF. I wish you all the best as you move forward with IVF.
@AmeliaBedilia: good luck with all your labs tomorrow!

9dpo here and now spotting. I hate having a short LP. My temp dropped low today too so I expect AF tomorrow.

@sslm: I don't know what's going on. My temp spiked huge today, higher than it has been this cycle. I also just threw up which always happens to me when I take my pills in the morning when pregnant. Took a dollar store test but BFN. Maybe this is all in my head.

I finally got the SA results. They are normal. Everything looks good. We have our appointment set with an RE for july 20. This is so frustrating. What could it be?

@delight: fx it was implantation!

@LoveHope: I'm sorry it's really frustrating when there's no actual reason why you aren't pregnant, I'm in the same boat. My RE said sometimes everything can look good on paper, but there is so much that has to happen for your body to become pregnant and if just 1 of those things are off, than it doesn't happen.

@LoveHope: so sorry about AF. It's always a kick in the gut. I'm sorry you are so frustrated.

@LoveHope: I'm so sorry about AF. I know the feeling of being disappointed cycle after cycle. You're very brave. Hopefully we'll get some good news next cycle.

@delight: Keeping my fingers crossed for you and hoping AF stays away!

@delight: Wow! Can't believe the comments from people at work. I imagine it would be hard enough to go to work as it is without that. But on the bright side, I have my fingers crossed for you that for this month it is implantation bleeding like sslm suggested!

Sorry to hear about all the AFs everyone!

I keep saying it but I really appreciate having this place where we can cheer each other on. I try to share some of this with friends, but I think a lot of them just don't seem to see what the big deal is to celebrate, ask about or sympathize with each step of the process.

I feel like every step toward TTC - whether researching and trying a new method, getting another appointment, calling back the doctors to keep it moving, transferring records, getting referrals, waiting on results etc. can take so long and feel like such a big accomplishment to check another item off the list, but then a lot of times each step just leaves more questions than answers!

I finally got an appointment scheduled with the OB who was reviewing my records but it isn't until August 4th and it's only 30 minutes long! Do I just wait out the month? Do I try something new? I feel like I have to be trying something new or different rather than just waiting!

@KittySunshine: I love the support here! Ttc/infertility definitely tests your patience. As far as trying something new this month, it can't hurt!

@AMommyThang: lots of luck to you this month.

@delight: Did you take a FRER this morning? That's so weird.

@delight: It is odd that AF is so late *and* that the spotting stopped *and* that you're triphasic, but that a FRER was negative.... But I'm crossing my fingers super tight that you'll get a BFP tomorrow!

@AMommyThang: are these supplements? I haven't heard of them but willing to try what I can to help

@AMommyThang: I took Fertile CM the past few months and it did increase my CM. I'm not super religious like I should in taking it though. I started the Ovaboost last month, but again, not super great about taking it. I'm glad to say that neither affected my ovulation timing, which I was worried about. Unfortunately, even with taking Fertile CM for 3-4 months, I have yet to get a BFP. I have unexplained infertility..

eta - the only frustrating thing I've had with them is that they say if you buy $80 in product, you get expedited shipping, yet it takes like 5 days to get to my house! It got there in the same amount of time as normal shipping..It probably took 36-48 hours to get a shipment notification after I placed my order.

@AMommyThang: thank you We will be having our second IUI next week! I'm trying to remain hopeful, but it's SO hard since we have been trying for 2 years now. Yes, drink lots of water! If anything, that will help too.

Do you know why you don't ovulate or are you working with a specialist on that?

Oh my maybe their service has gotten better? I ordered 4 he's ago and already received a tracking number sweet! Lol

I keep logging into my patient portal and my labs aren't back. I know some of them take 1-2 weeks, but the ones that take a couple days aren't back either. I am so impatient! I did find a forum with women who had elevated prolactin, treated, and got pregnant. ISO hope this Cabergoline is it!

@sslm: rooting for you!