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@raspberries: bleh. Sorry about this, but I think you’re right, you have a good plan in place, and more info can help figure it all out. I hope you find some comfort in that {hugs}

@raspberries: I'm sorry! That seemed very quick after ovulation! Short luteal phase is one of my issues too. I hope you get some answers and a plan, like you said, to move forward.

@LiliBillie: So glad to see this update! One day at a time.

So I wanted to share - hopefully everyone is amused as that’s my intent. My DH was watching Roseanne this afternoon (it’s on Amazon Prime right now) and as I came in from work it was an episode where Roseanne and Dan are trying to get pregnant. And she had her ovulation schedule on the fridge, and Dan was complaining how sex used to be fun and how he had to start eating more protein. It reminded me of my experience and thought it might be funny to you. Wishing everyone luck in their cycles.

@DamnedSpot: Crossing all my fingers and toes for you!!!

@raspberries: @yellowbeach: @MoonMoon: thanks ladies. I used another FRER this morning, I don’t really see any difference from two days ago I’m scheduled to see MFM on the 23rd, that’s the earliest anybody would schedule me. Ugh, the waiting game!

@DamnedSpot: thinking of you! Have you heard anything or done any more testing?

@paranundrum: that’s great, I’m excited for you! I completely get not feeling that way yourself after all you’ve been through so far. You do whatever feels right to you to get through it and we will cheer you on from afar here

@breakouttheicecream: thank you for your wishes.

I am so sorry about your 2 year anniversary of ttc. It's so exhausting, and often we're not given answers. I hope the new med regimen works better for you, and good luck with finding an awesome OB as well. April 4

@Mrs.Panda: @paranundrum: thanks for thinking of me, I had hcg tested yesterday, it came back at 50. That seems really low, I’m pretty sure I was 17dpo. Maybe O was a day later, but still not a great number... I’ve got an u/s and appointment with MFM on the 23rd.

I still don't know when I can exhale and relax. But the 7-week ultrasound went well! Bean looked good and had a heart rate of 149. I'm currently doing progesterone supplements and starting weekly IV intralipids. I'm kind of glad to be with a fertility clinic that's liberal with supportive measures. I'm sure my OB wouldn't be doing any of this and it's just reassuring.

EDD 10/27

@MoonMoon: good morning! 7 weeks, yay! I agree, I think sticking with the clinic probably gets you more of this early info, and that is so nice. Just curious, are the intralipids for something they saw specifically, or are they a normal precautionary measure? Hoping you can take a breath soon and enjoy, that can be a real challenge

AFM, I repeat hcg on Friday morning, trying to keep my expectations low. They did start me on some thyroid meds, and they said that if this pregnancy ends in a miscarriage, getting my abnormal levels stabilized will help any future pregnancies go more smoothly. So I feel good about that. As we've said many times on here, at least there is a plan

@DamnedSpot: so from my understanding, it's a therapy for women with multiple miscarriages or unsuccessful ivf attempts, the reasoning being that intralipids suppress the natural killer cells of the woman's immune system that might be attacking a pregnancy. But this clinic offers it to everyone with the philosophy of it doesn't hurt and it might help. Same with progesterone - my levels aren't technically low, they're borderline, but they're having me do the supplements anyway because it can't hurt. I'm sure my OB would not prescribe it for me, and I'm sure many would disagree with the clinical reasoning. I'd be really interested to hear other's thoughts or experiences with these therapies!

@DamnedSpot: oh no! I'm so so sorry to hear this.

@paranundrum: I'm still here! I'm not sure when my POAS date will be until I ovulate, and it's been swinging wildly. If you just want to add me as TBD, I'll update when I know for sure. I don't think it will be until the mid/end of April though.