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UPDATE ROLL CALL #3
Hey Ladies...
I'm sorry, I've lost some data with the transfer of the Roll Call list. ;o) Please help me to update & keep the list accurate if I've posted the incorrect info on you. Thanks for your help.
Hey Ladies..the Update!! ;o)... 57 members Strong we are! ;o)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THE NOVEMBER LADIES!!!
If you are on the Roll Call List & would like to be removed, please don't hesitate to let me know. I know sometimes it gets a little sticky and we may need a break from the TTC Journey & Journal. ;o)
PLEASE, if you are on the list...post some sort of update, even if you are still ttc Au naturale, in tww, "no changes", please remove me, started AF, etc. I'm really trying to keep it current and would appreciate the feedback. Thanks ladies.
I'm soooo excited for all of our BFP's!!! Waaaaay to go all you sexy mommas!! ;o) We are collectively sending ou t SRSSBD (some really seriously sticky baby dust) to ALL the "Honeys", and a lil bit X-tra to those with BFPs. ;o) Our list is growing. If something
changes, please post so that we have your current info correct.
Cheers Ladies...
Savanha: Au Naturale... CD14 (11/20)....soon to ovulate! ;o)
ita17 (Laura):
SueG (Sue):
SoCalTricia (Tricia): Planning TR in March
SuzM (Suz): Au Naturale...
SusieQ64 (Susan): IVF...
LisaRG (Lisa):
TreeFrog7 (Wendy): 2WW (11/13)
Miranda9 (Mira): TTC Au Naturale...2ww-- Beta 11/05
Mature Momma (Debra): Planning on TTC again in December- 4 snowbabies ;o)
Alexis2358 (Alexis): NC-IUI (11/12)...2ww--Pulling for the Big Beautiful Natural Follie!! YAY
alikat1205 (Kat): Au Naturale....CD13 (11/20)
Lilian69 (Miranda):
JustToo: Au Naturale...;o)
AliceW:
sophiejeanne (Stephani):
Naturschld (Linda): Will actively ttc again--Feb 2010.
Babyrussell (Saada): IUI (11/13)-- 7dp-IUI: 18 follies produced...4 good follies for cycle. 2ww
Sue68: Au Naturale...2WW... Welcome lady!!! ;o)
Breezy300:
Congratulations ~BFPs
Kathy421(Kathy): 6W 4D with TWINS...So exciting!! ;o) Lots of STRONG babydust to ya. ;o)...Oh, don't think we didn't catch that "42"... Represent Momma! ;o)
JourneyJoJo (Jo): 19wks-- Due: Feb2010
Mybabypooh (Silvana): BFP...1st beta:443
Selaiwa: 9wks--
Marcy: 10wks--
I'm sorry, I've lost some data with the transfer of the Roll Call list. ;o) Please help me to update & keep the list accurate if I've posted the incorrect info on you. Thanks for your help.
Hey Ladies..the Update!! ;o)... 57 members Strong we are! ;o)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THE NOVEMBER LADIES!!!
If you are on the Roll Call List & would like to be removed, please don't hesitate to let me know. I know sometimes it gets a little sticky and we may need a break from the TTC Journey & Journal. ;o)
PLEASE, if you are on the list...post some sort of update, even if you are still ttc Au naturale, in tww, "no changes", please remove me, started AF, etc. I'm really trying to keep it current and would appreciate the feedback. Thanks ladies.
I'm soooo excited for all of our BFP's!!! Waaaaay to go all you sexy mommas!! ;o) We are collectively sending ou t SRSSBD (some really seriously sticky baby dust) to ALL the "Honeys", and a lil bit X-tra to those with BFPs. ;o) Our list is growing. If something
changes, please post so that we have your current info correct.
Cheers Ladies...
Savanha: Au Naturale... CD14 (11/20)....soon to ovulate! ;o)
ita17 (Laura):
SueG (Sue):
SoCalTricia (Tricia): Planning TR in March
SuzM (Suz): Au Naturale...
SusieQ64 (Susan): IVF...
LisaRG (Lisa):
TreeFrog7 (Wendy): 2WW (11/13)
Miranda9 (Mira): TTC Au Naturale...2ww-- Beta 11/05
Mature Momma (Debra): Planning on TTC again in December- 4 snowbabies ;o)
Alexis2358 (Alexis): NC-IUI (11/12)...2ww--Pulling for the Big Beautiful Natural Follie!! YAY
alikat1205 (Kat): Au Naturale....CD13 (11/20)
Lilian69 (Miranda):
JustToo: Au Naturale...;o)
AliceW:
sophiejeanne (Stephani):
Naturschld (Linda): Will actively ttc again--Feb 2010.
Babyrussell (Saada): IUI (11/13)-- 7dp-IUI: 18 follies produced...4 good follies for cycle. 2ww
Sue68: Au Naturale...2WW... Welcome lady!!! ;o)
Breezy300:
Congratulations ~BFPs
Kathy421(Kathy): 6W 4D with TWINS...So exciting!! ;o) Lots of STRONG babydust to ya. ;o)...Oh, don't think we didn't catch that "42"... Represent Momma! ;o)
JourneyJoJo (Jo): 19wks-- Due: Feb2010
Mybabypooh (Silvana): BFP...1st beta:443
Selaiwa: 9wks--
Marcy: 10wks--
Hi Wendy!
Thanks for the well wishes. At the end of November, I learned that my left tube was fully blocked and that my right tube was also blocked (but, as I said, with some patency). At the time, the doctor believed I'd had two ectopic pregnancies within a 10-month period to cause that but, since then, many nurses and others have said it's much more likely that bacteria got into my wide open cervix when I was given a pap smear on day 6 of my miscarriage. They keep telling me over and over that it shouldn't have happened. One nurse even told me to talk to a lawyer, which I'm meaning to call to see if I have a case. It is very, very difficult to go from being pregnant one month and having all the hope in the world for yourself (as you'll recall, I'd started acupuncture, eating right, bought a fertility yoga DVD, etc.) to being told that you're only hope now of conceiving is through a miracle--and when you add to that that it's all likely due to a high-risk ob/gyn who should know better given you a pap smear in the middle of a miscarriage, well, it's just disturbingly infuriating. It all finally got to me, and I stopped everything (except for taking my thyroid medication and supplements). I started eating so much junk food (holidays didn't help) that I even put on 10 lbs. The fact that I got a BFP on an HPT this morning still has me reeling. I did BD at the right time last month, but I'm not doing anything else to help my body. Maybe the test I took is a false positive--I honestly don't know what's going on anymore and don't know what to think about what any of these doctors tell us. If I am, in fact, pregnant, that's twice au naturale, when I was first told for a year and a half that my chances were only 1% and then told two months ago that my chances were nil. Well, ! I sure hope that I am pregnant, and I sure hope it sticks this time.
It's also scary b/c when they thought I had only one hydrosalpinx, they wanted to remove the tube to prevent miscarriage should I have gotten pregnant again (the fluid blocked in the tube can spill into the uterus and cause miscarriage), but then they said no to surgery b/c both tubes were blocked, meaning I would never again have a pregnancy that could miscarry. I swear at least 50% of what doctors tell us regarding fertility is just wrong. I have said before and I continue to maintain that I would've been better off I'd not gone to the fertility clinics at all.
But I know I'm getting way ahead of myself. I don't even know for sure if I am pregnant. I'll hopefully find out more tomorrow. And I promise to post the results as soon as I know them.
How are you doing?
Breezy300
Thanks for the well wishes. At the end of November, I learned that my left tube was fully blocked and that my right tube was also blocked (but, as I said, with some patency). At the time, the doctor believed I'd had two ectopic pregnancies within a 10-month period to cause that but, since then, many nurses and others have said it's much more likely that bacteria got into my wide open cervix when I was given a pap smear on day 6 of my miscarriage. They keep telling me over and over that it shouldn't have happened. One nurse even told me to talk to a lawyer, which I'm meaning to call to see if I have a case. It is very, very difficult to go from being pregnant one month and having all the hope in the world for yourself (as you'll recall, I'd started acupuncture, eating right, bought a fertility yoga DVD, etc.) to being told that you're only hope now of conceiving is through a miracle--and when you add to that that it's all likely due to a high-risk ob/gyn who should know better given you a pap smear in the middle of a miscarriage, well, it's just disturbingly infuriating. It all finally got to me, and I stopped everything (except for taking my thyroid medication and supplements). I started eating so much junk food (holidays didn't help) that I even put on 10 lbs. The fact that I got a BFP on an HPT this morning still has me reeling. I did BD at the right time last month, but I'm not doing anything else to help my body. Maybe the test I took is a false positive--I honestly don't know what's going on anymore and don't know what to think about what any of these doctors tell us. If I am, in fact, pregnant, that's twice au naturale, when I was first told for a year and a half that my chances were only 1% and then told two months ago that my chances were nil. Well, ! I sure hope that I am pregnant, and I sure hope it sticks this time.
It's also scary b/c when they thought I had only one hydrosalpinx, they wanted to remove the tube to prevent miscarriage should I have gotten pregnant again (the fluid blocked in the tube can spill into the uterus and cause miscarriage), but then they said no to surgery b/c both tubes were blocked, meaning I would never again have a pregnancy that could miscarry. I swear at least 50% of what doctors tell us regarding fertility is just wrong. I have said before and I continue to maintain that I would've been better off I'd not gone to the fertility clinics at all.
But I know I'm getting way ahead of myself. I don't even know for sure if I am pregnant. I'll hopefully find out more tomorrow. And I promise to post the results as soon as I know them.
How are you doing?
Breezy300
Hi Breezy!
I've been thinking of you and somehow missed the news about your fallopian tube issues. Sorry to hear about the diagnosed hydrosalpinx(es). Of course, I don't need to tell you that doctors, even if they are good doctors who do their best, don't even know half the story when it comes to fertility (and the better ones will admit it, too!) Who knows how much "some patency" is? I think "some" is a big deal! And, obviously, stuff is going on in your uterus or thereabouts regardless of what you've been told about your tubes. Keep us posted on what your blood tests reveal!
I'm with you, as well, on being hesitant to run right out and get both tubes removed. Get lots of information first. I'm really glad you've got some good, positive medical folks on your side. Thanks for sharing all the info about them, too!
Best wishes,
~Wendy
I've been thinking of you and somehow missed the news about your fallopian tube issues. Sorry to hear about the diagnosed hydrosalpinx(es). Of course, I don't need to tell you that doctors, even if they are good doctors who do their best, don't even know half the story when it comes to fertility (and the better ones will admit it, too!) Who knows how much "some patency" is? I think "some" is a big deal! And, obviously, stuff is going on in your uterus or thereabouts regardless of what you've been told about your tubes. Keep us posted on what your blood tests reveal!
I'm with you, as well, on being hesitant to run right out and get both tubes removed. Get lots of information first. I'm really glad you've got some good, positive medical folks on your side. Thanks for sharing all the info about them, too!
Best wishes,
~Wendy
Also, Alice,
Dr Zheng at New Hope Fertility Clinic would definitely do IVF if these other doctors are giving you a hard time. When I spoke to him this summer, he had a 48-year-old who had conceived with her own eggs (retrieved and frozen a year before, I believe) and who I think successfully delivered not too long ago. I will say, however, that I've had three different acupuncture clinics tell me that they don't care for his practice (and one clinic that does). There is another guy who does IVF (including natural cycle, which is what I'm a candidate for), but I can't recall his name. I'd have to look into it if you're interested, but he's supposed to be a little less of a "mill." Since learning about my blocked tubes, I've gone back and forth on the natural cycle IVF, since I was told that it's customary to surgically remove both tubes first, which sounds really extreme to me.
Anyway, I know I'm way behind on the latest, but just wanted to let you know again that there are other doctors out there.
Breezy300
Dr Zheng at New Hope Fertility Clinic would definitely do IVF if these other doctors are giving you a hard time. When I spoke to him this summer, he had a 48-year-old who had conceived with her own eggs (retrieved and frozen a year before, I believe) and who I think successfully delivered not too long ago. I will say, however, that I've had three different acupuncture clinics tell me that they don't care for his practice (and one clinic that does). There is another guy who does IVF (including natural cycle, which is what I'm a candidate for), but I can't recall his name. I'd have to look into it if you're interested, but he's supposed to be a little less of a "mill." Since learning about my blocked tubes, I've gone back and forth on the natural cycle IVF, since I was told that it's customary to surgically remove both tubes first, which sounds really extreme to me.
Anyway, I know I'm way behind on the latest, but just wanted to let you know again that there are other doctors out there.
Breezy300
Hi Alice. There are probably a slew of new posts after this one, but I wanted to tell you, Alice, that if you're not happy with your current care (and I was miserable at that place), please go to Dr Melnick at Advanced Fertility Solutions. He sits down and really talks to you and he really listens. I wish I'd gone to him and Elizabeth Carpenter (acupuncturist) when I began this whole journey.
To Everyone Else, I know I've been MIA for a long while now, but the whole bilateral hydrosalpinx (fancy talk for 2 blocked fallopian tubes) completely devastated me, since I was basically told that, barring a miracle, I wouldn't get pregnant again and that I'm not a candidate for IVF due to high FSH levels. For me, it was a much harder blow than the miscarriage in October, since that served as proof that my body could at least GET pregnant Anyway, after that devastating news, I basically stopped eating right, stopped exercising, stopped acupuncture, stopped everything. I just felt emotionally wiped out. My boyfriend and I didn't even try that month.
Last month, however, we did. So here I am at CD31 and still no AF. So this morning I took an OTC pregnancy test, fully expecting a negative result. Instead there was a faint pink line but it is definitely a second line. I am NOT getting my hopes up (much) b/c I am 20 DPO and everything I read says my hCG levels should be really high now (in the 500s), which would make me think that the second line would be much darker, but it's not, which could indicate a miscarriage. Also, b/c my right tube had some patency (but not a lot), I'm worried that if I am pregnant, it's ectopic. At any rate, I'm going to get a blood test tomorrow a.m. I don't know what to think about all this, but thought I'd share.
Happy New Year,
Breezy300
To Everyone Else, I know I've been MIA for a long while now, but the whole bilateral hydrosalpinx (fancy talk for 2 blocked fallopian tubes) completely devastated me, since I was basically told that, barring a miracle, I wouldn't get pregnant again and that I'm not a candidate for IVF due to high FSH levels. For me, it was a much harder blow than the miscarriage in October, since that served as proof that my body could at least GET pregnant Anyway, after that devastating news, I basically stopped eating right, stopped exercising, stopped acupuncture, stopped everything. I just felt emotionally wiped out. My boyfriend and I didn't even try that month.
Last month, however, we did. So here I am at CD31 and still no AF. So this morning I took an OTC pregnancy test, fully expecting a negative result. Instead there was a faint pink line but it is definitely a second line. I am NOT getting my hopes up (much) b/c I am 20 DPO and everything I read says my hCG levels should be really high now (in the 500s), which would make me think that the second line would be much darker, but it's not, which could indicate a miscarriage. Also, b/c my right tube had some patency (but not a lot), I'm worried that if I am pregnant, it's ectopic. At any rate, I'm going to get a blood test tomorrow a.m. I don't know what to think about all this, but thought I'd share.
Happy New Year,
Breezy300
Greetings Ladies...
Blessed, Safe & Prosperous New Year To Everyone!
I've been out for a spell, but am back! I've got some interesting updates myself and have posted below. Welcome to all the new Ladies and I am truly hopeful & looking forward to all the BFP's coming up in 2010!
We are 66 members Strong we are! ;o)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THE JANUARY LADIES!!!
If you are on the Roll Call List & would like to be removed, please don't hesitate to let me know. I know sometimes it gets a little sticky and we may need a break from the TTC Journey & Journal. ;o)
PLEASE, if you are on the list...post some sort of update, even if you are still ttc Au naturale, in tww, "no changes", please remove me, started AF, etc. I'm really trying to keep it current and would appreciate the feedback. Thanks ladies.
I'm soooo excited for all of our BFP's!!! Waaaaay to go all you sexy mommas!! ;o) We are collectively sending out SRSSBD (some really seriously sticky baby dust) to ALL the "Honeys", and a lil bit X-tra to those with BFPs. ;o) Our list is growing. If something
changes, please post so that we have your current info correct.
Cheers Ladies...
Savanha: ttc~Au Naturale...til green light for IVF! ;o) Waiting on AF since Lap Surg.
ita17 (Laura): 17DPO (12/01)....Hey woman...glad you are baaaaaaaaaaaaack!! ;o)
SoCalTricia (Tricia): Planning TR in March
SuzM (Suz): ttc~Au Naturale...
SusieQ64 (Susan): ttc~Au Naturale...
TreeFrog7 (Wendy): ttc~ Au Naturale...CD3 (12/25)
Miranda9 (Mira): ttc~Au Naturale...2ww (11/26)
Mature Momma (Debra): Planning on TTC again in December- 4 snowbabies ;o)
Alexis2358 (Alexis): ttc~Au Naturale...14 dpo (01/06)
alikat1205 (Kat): ttc~Au Naturale....CD24 (12/01)
Lilian69 (Miranda): ???
AliceW: ttc~IVF....CD3 (01/06)
sophiejeanne (Stephani): ttc~Au Naturale....CD3 (12/25)
Naturschld (Linda): Will actively ttc~ again--Feb 2010.
Breezy300: Au Naturale.... CD4 (12/01)
Marcy: ttc~Au Naturale...
Mjmom69: ttc~Au Naturale... CD11 (12/01)
Kathy421(Kathy): 2nd IVF (approx~2months)
Pum (Heather): ttc~ Au Naturale...7dpo (12/21)
Sherri90049 (Sherri): ttc~Au Naturale...19dop (01/06)...New Re appt. (1/25)
klar009 (?): ttc~Au Naturale....
Congratulations ~BFPs
JourneyJoJo (Jo): 28wks... Due: Feb2010
Mybabypooh (Silvana): 9wks...Beautiful & Strong HB~122 next u/s 12/18! ;o)
Sue68: 13wks...! ;o) Ammino~ 27 Jan 2010
Babyrussell (Saada): Due Aug 2010-2nd u/s (HP: 153 BPM) 3rd u/s (12/31)
LADIES...
NO MORE ENTRIES PLEASE...STARTING UPDATE ROLLCALL #4!!!!!!! See ya on the new thread.
****Call ALL Ladies...I need updates...New Year...New YOU! ;o)
~Savanha
Blessed, Safe & Prosperous New Year To Everyone!
I've been out for a spell, but am back! I've got some interesting updates myself and have posted below. Welcome to all the new Ladies and I am truly hopeful & looking forward to all the BFP's coming up in 2010!
We are 66 members Strong we are! ;o)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THE JANUARY LADIES!!!
If you are on the Roll Call List & would like to be removed, please don't hesitate to let me know. I know sometimes it gets a little sticky and we may need a break from the TTC Journey & Journal. ;o)
PLEASE, if you are on the list...post some sort of update, even if you are still ttc Au naturale, in tww, "no changes", please remove me, started AF, etc. I'm really trying to keep it current and would appreciate the feedback. Thanks ladies.
I'm soooo excited for all of our BFP's!!! Waaaaay to go all you sexy mommas!! ;o) We are collectively sending out SRSSBD (some really seriously sticky baby dust) to ALL the "Honeys", and a lil bit X-tra to those with BFPs. ;o) Our list is growing. If something
changes, please post so that we have your current info correct.
Cheers Ladies...
Savanha: ttc~Au Naturale...til green light for IVF! ;o) Waiting on AF since Lap Surg.
ita17 (Laura): 17DPO (12/01)....Hey woman...glad you are baaaaaaaaaaaaack!! ;o)
SoCalTricia (Tricia): Planning TR in March
SuzM (Suz): ttc~Au Naturale...
SusieQ64 (Susan): ttc~Au Naturale...
TreeFrog7 (Wendy): ttc~ Au Naturale...CD3 (12/25)
Miranda9 (Mira): ttc~Au Naturale...2ww (11/26)
Mature Momma (Debra): Planning on TTC again in December- 4 snowbabies ;o)
Alexis2358 (Alexis): ttc~Au Naturale...14 dpo (01/06)
alikat1205 (Kat): ttc~Au Naturale....CD24 (12/01)
Lilian69 (Miranda): ???
AliceW: ttc~IVF....CD3 (01/06)
sophiejeanne (Stephani): ttc~Au Naturale....CD3 (12/25)
Naturschld (Linda): Will actively ttc~ again--Feb 2010.
Breezy300: Au Naturale.... CD4 (12/01)
Marcy: ttc~Au Naturale...
Mjmom69: ttc~Au Naturale... CD11 (12/01)
Kathy421(Kathy): 2nd IVF (approx~2months)
Pum (Heather): ttc~ Au Naturale...7dpo (12/21)
Sherri90049 (Sherri): ttc~Au Naturale...19dop (01/06)...New Re appt. (1/25)
klar009 (?): ttc~Au Naturale....
Congratulations ~BFPs
JourneyJoJo (Jo): 28wks... Due: Feb2010
Mybabypooh (Silvana): 9wks...Beautiful & Strong HB~122 next u/s 12/18! ;o)
Sue68: 13wks...! ;o) Ammino~ 27 Jan 2010
Babyrussell (Saada): Due Aug 2010-2nd u/s (HP: 153 BPM) 3rd u/s (12/31)
LADIES...
NO MORE ENTRIES PLEASE...STARTING UPDATE ROLLCALL #4!!!!!!! See ya on the new thread.
****Call ALL Ladies...I need updates...New Year...New YOU! ;o)
~Savanha
Hi Sherri! I agree with you 100% about stress. In my view, it affects our reproductive capacity as older women much more than it does younger women, for plain anthropological reasons. That is, it's reasonable, in a way, for mother nature to possibly sacrifice a younger women (who has less knowledge and wisdom to offer her 'tribe') to a risky pregnancy - but to risk an older one, with all her wisdom and ability? No way! We are too valuable at our age for mother nature to play fast and loose with! Thus, for us to get pregnant, conditions must be a lot closer to 'perfect', or ma nature says, "no."
So, we must persuade mother nature that we can "afford" to be pregnant, and often that means reducing our stress somehow. On the plus side, at our age we are often more comfortable with our bodies, and we are often under less financial stress. On the minus side, we can feel pressured by the "biological clock", and such things as negative REs. It's the stress in that last sentence that we can control. Out with it!
Happy New Year to everyone!
~Wendy
~btw, I'm back on the TWW train as of today!
So, we must persuade mother nature that we can "afford" to be pregnant, and often that means reducing our stress somehow. On the plus side, at our age we are often more comfortable with our bodies, and we are often under less financial stress. On the minus side, we can feel pressured by the "biological clock", and such things as negative REs. It's the stress in that last sentence that we can control. Out with it!
Happy New Year to everyone!
~Wendy
~btw, I'm back on the TWW train as of today!
Hi, Sherri. Your response is so, well, sane compared to my frazzled post. I'm at such a ginormous stress level right now, and everything Awful Doctor says just rachets the level up a little bit more. I have money and time invested in this clinic, my donor vials are waiting there, etc etc. But even my GP (who is of the "why don't you just adopt?" school) gives nothing but negativity. I'll try to pull myself together to look back through the recs for other local doctors people have given here. I actually forgot what an antidote to the doomsayers this forum is!
Thanks for the kind welcome and well wishes! Happy New Year to you and everyone! 2010 is going to bring lots of good news to this board! I just know it! Let's all ban negativity from our lives! (especially from our RE's!) The stress response is supposed to be a temporary thing. (fight or flight) But we live a world of constant stress, so our reproductive systems are saying "Hey, it's too stressful now. We should wait until the danger (whatever it is) passes." So let's try to allow peace into our bodies and our minds so our systems can do what they are designed to do!
Best of wishes to all of the amazing ladies on this site for an amazing 2010 with lots of SSBD!
:) Sherri
Best of wishes to all of the amazing ladies on this site for an amazing 2010 with lots of SSBD!
:) Sherri
Hi Alice!
Here's my two cents: I'd invest the time and energy into looking for another doctor! Maybe you will find one who doesn't spew only negativity like your other one. Our bodies are very sensitive to negativity! I truly believe from everything I've read that women are meant to be able to have children all the way up until menopause. We just have to do everything in our power to take care of ourselves and balance our hormones: keeping the stress level down, eating healthy, taking vitamins, doing moderate activity/exercise, etc.
The stress thing is really key, because you hear all those stories about women deciding to adopt and then quickly becoming pregnant! My cousin was one of them! So pay close attention and don't let in any negative energy that comes your way and tries to get inside your mind and body! I made an appt with a new RE myself for 1/25. And I'm a little anxious, but I don't like the last one I had, so I feel like I have nothing to lose! I will keep looking until I find the right one! However long it takes!
I know you have the insurance issue to worry about, but my thought is try not to even look at that as the end of anything! If you're ovulating now, what are the odds that you're going to suddenly stop ovulating when the insurance stops? There is always hope! The insurance feels like a safety net, I bet! (Mine covers next to nothing, so I don't think much about it.) But don't focus too much on it! Your body has the power to make this happen, not the insurance.
Keep us posted! And Happy (early) Birthday! Remember...you are going to be turning 44 years YOUNG!
:) Sherri
Here's my two cents: I'd invest the time and energy into looking for another doctor! Maybe you will find one who doesn't spew only negativity like your other one. Our bodies are very sensitive to negativity! I truly believe from everything I've read that women are meant to be able to have children all the way up until menopause. We just have to do everything in our power to take care of ourselves and balance our hormones: keeping the stress level down, eating healthy, taking vitamins, doing moderate activity/exercise, etc.
The stress thing is really key, because you hear all those stories about women deciding to adopt and then quickly becoming pregnant! My cousin was one of them! So pay close attention and don't let in any negative energy that comes your way and tries to get inside your mind and body! I made an appt with a new RE myself for 1/25. And I'm a little anxious, but I don't like the last one I had, so I feel like I have nothing to lose! I will keep looking until I find the right one! However long it takes!
I know you have the insurance issue to worry about, but my thought is try not to even look at that as the end of anything! If you're ovulating now, what are the odds that you're going to suddenly stop ovulating when the insurance stops? There is always hope! The insurance feels like a safety net, I bet! (Mine covers next to nothing, so I don't think much about it.) But don't focus too much on it! Your body has the power to make this happen, not the insurance.
Keep us posted! And Happy (early) Birthday! Remember...you are going to be turning 44 years YOUNG!
:) Sherri
"Birthday #44 is coming up in a couple of months" = wishful-thinking typo. It's coming up in a couple of weeks, I meant to say.
Hi, everyone, and happy new year.
I still exist. I think. This IVF clinic I've been using have made me switch back to the doctor who said such awful things the first time I went in, and he literally, very very literally, doesn't listen to a word I say, so I'm not entirely sure I do exist. I'm also not sure I have the energy for looking for another doctor, waiting to see if I have another bad experience, looking for another doctor, etc. Birthday #44 (the cut-off birthday for what little insurance coverage I have) is coming up in a couple of months, I'm tired through and through, and it's cold out. Anything else gloomy I can add? Boy am I a downer! It's CD2 after a 41-day cycle after the doctor cancelled IVF unnecessarily. He seems to be working up reasons to cancel both IVF and IUI for the upcoming cycle, too, and I haven't even been into the office yet this month. That's my update, but ignore my gloomy vibes, please! Anyone have an extra bit of a better mood I could wrap up in for a while?
I still exist. I think. This IVF clinic I've been using have made me switch back to the doctor who said such awful things the first time I went in, and he literally, very very literally, doesn't listen to a word I say, so I'm not entirely sure I do exist. I'm also not sure I have the energy for looking for another doctor, waiting to see if I have another bad experience, looking for another doctor, etc. Birthday #44 (the cut-off birthday for what little insurance coverage I have) is coming up in a couple of months, I'm tired through and through, and it's cold out. Anything else gloomy I can add? Boy am I a downer! It's CD2 after a 41-day cycle after the doctor cancelled IVF unnecessarily. He seems to be working up reasons to cancel both IVF and IUI for the upcoming cycle, too, and I haven't even been into the office yet this month. That's my update, but ignore my gloomy vibes, please! Anyone have an extra bit of a better mood I could wrap up in for a while?
HAPPY NEW YEAR Savanha and Everyone!
Here's to a fabulous and fertile 2010!
~Wendy
Here's to a fabulous and fertile 2010!
~Wendy
Ladies...I will up date shortly...hopefully, it will be later on today. I wanted to hit the thread & say
Happy New Year to All my Ladies!!! ;o) I'm looking forward to all the wonderful news coming our way in this New Year!! By all means, keep it positive...we have more then our share of negative naysayers. ;o)
With that being said...I have to Wendy, you are the woman...too funny...rail pass! (ha)
Sherrie & Klar...Welcome ladies...you are in the right place to be encouraged! Klar...hang in there & DO NOT ALLOW negative people to make decisions for you. The RE's seem to always be soooo negative when it comes to age. There are PLENTY of women out there 40+ getting pregnant...NATURALLY. ;o) I hope we are able to help you to stay encouraged.
Sue & Alexis...I'll add your updates soon. Sue...I'm so Excited for you! ;o) Alexis...that ice storm may have been just the opportunity you & dh needed to get that BFP! ;o)
RSSBD to All the Beautiful & Sexy 40+ Ladies on MH...that's ALL of us. ;o)
Cheers,
~Savanha
Happy New Year to All my Ladies!!! ;o) I'm looking forward to all the wonderful news coming our way in this New Year!! By all means, keep it positive...we have more then our share of negative naysayers. ;o)
With that being said...I have to Wendy, you are the woman...too funny...rail pass! (ha)
Sherrie & Klar...Welcome ladies...you are in the right place to be encouraged! Klar...hang in there & DO NOT ALLOW negative people to make decisions for you. The RE's seem to always be soooo negative when it comes to age. There are PLENTY of women out there 40+ getting pregnant...NATURALLY. ;o) I hope we are able to help you to stay encouraged.
Sue & Alexis...I'll add your updates soon. Sue...I'm so Excited for you! ;o) Alexis...that ice storm may have been just the opportunity you & dh needed to get that BFP! ;o)
RSSBD to All the Beautiful & Sexy 40+ Ladies on MH...that's ALL of us. ;o)
Cheers,
~Savanha
Hi,
I'm mid 12th week. Even though I saw my baby twice I'm holding my breath til end of first trimester. After that I'll take another deep breath and hold that after I go for amnio on week 15 ( Jan 27th ).
SSBD to all who are TTC'ing !
I'm mid 12th week. Even though I saw my baby twice I'm holding my breath til end of first trimester. After that I'll take another deep breath and hold that after I go for amnio on week 15 ( Jan 27th ).
SSBD to all who are TTC'ing !
Welcome Klar!
Don't pay attention to the disheartening stats ... none of us are statistics! If I were you (and I'm very like you, TTC #1 at age 44), I would keep in mind that the stats include ALL women over 40 (or whatever age), and that many women in their 40s have issues such as fibroids, lack of ovulation, very elevated FSH, early menopause, thin uterine lining, and assorted other non-reproductive health factors. As you mention, you have been checked out and have none of the reproductive deficits. Luckily, neither have I. I wonder what the statistics would show for women in their 40s who have none of these problems yet? Hm? I'm sure they would be quite a bit better!
Anyway, it's all relative. Pay no attention to the numbers game. TTC IS a joyful experience!
Best wishes,
~Wendy
Don't pay attention to the disheartening stats ... none of us are statistics! If I were you (and I'm very like you, TTC #1 at age 44), I would keep in mind that the stats include ALL women over 40 (or whatever age), and that many women in their 40s have issues such as fibroids, lack of ovulation, very elevated FSH, early menopause, thin uterine lining, and assorted other non-reproductive health factors. As you mention, you have been checked out and have none of the reproductive deficits. Luckily, neither have I. I wonder what the statistics would show for women in their 40s who have none of these problems yet? Hm? I'm sure they would be quite a bit better!
Anyway, it's all relative. Pay no attention to the numbers game. TTC IS a joyful experience!
Best wishes,
~Wendy
Just came across this forum. I'm very new to this whole process. I'm 45 and trying to conceive for the first time in my life. Was married earlier in life to a man who had a vasectomy and because of financial issues could never pay to reverse it. he had five kids from a previous marriage to support! anyway, wasted 14 years from 25 to 39 not being able to try. just got married my second time last April to a great guy and two months ago we started trying to conceive.
I have had a few tests so far...everything is pretty normal, somewhat elevated fsh 10.3...am still ovulating, good lining of my uterus, follicles are growing. saw my RE last week for the first time. I wasn't too impressed. he was pretty arrogant and dismissive of my age. so right now, I don't really know what the plan will be for me. until then, just using opk tests and ttc naturally.
really glad this forum is here. i thought TTC would be a joyful experience, but after researching the stats for my age, have become very disheartened, but still I haven't given up hope.. thanks
I have had a few tests so far...everything is pretty normal, somewhat elevated fsh 10.3...am still ovulating, good lining of my uterus, follicles are growing. saw my RE last week for the first time. I wasn't too impressed. he was pretty arrogant and dismissive of my age. so right now, I don't really know what the plan will be for me. until then, just using opk tests and ttc naturally.
really glad this forum is here. i thought TTC would be a joyful experience, but after researching the stats for my age, have become very disheartened, but still I haven't given up hope.. thanks
I'm back on the 2ww again. 5 dpo right now. Was supposed to have IUI on 24th, but due to bad ice storm, we had to take care of it the good ol fashioned way. Hopefully it worked.
Good luck to all.
Good luck to all.
Thanks so much, Wendy! I'm so happy to have found it! Today I am having that internal debate on how many days to wait to test! Maybe I should do like a few others have said: go out and buy a case of pee sticks, because if you do that, then according Murphy's Law, you'll end up pregnant! :-)
Greetings Sherri and welcome to the group!
~Wendy
~Wendy
Hi EO,
I'm new but would love to hop on the TWW train! I am 7 dpo. TTC au naturale this month. Was prescribed 200 mg progesterone vaginal capsules to be inserted at bedtime. Yuck! Anyone else ever used these? I had a recent m/c due to low progesterone, so we wanted to make sure that wouldn't happen again. Seeing a new RE on 1/25/10. So we'll really get going then! (unless something happens sooner hopefully!)
Breezy, so sorry to hear about the blocked tubes! I had blocked tubes from endometriosis many years ago. Some how they spontaneously opened up over many years, thankfully. But I have heard now there are ways to open them. Also, I recently learned that thyroid problems can directly cause major fertility problems. I was just diagnosed hyperthyroid 3 weeks ago. Have been on medication and feel alot better already. But both hypo and hyper can cause infertility and m/c.
My OB/GYN nurse said, since my thyroid had been out of whack for so long and was now being treated, that I ought to wait a while before seeing the RE to see if I can conceive on my own. But apparently she must have temporarily forgotten that I am going to turn 42 in two months and I don't have time to just "see what happens"! Any way, hang in there! Keep pushing for answers from your drs and researching on the net and things just might work out for you! Will keep you in my thoughts!
Happy holiday, everyone! And SSBD for all! :-)
I'm new but would love to hop on the TWW train! I am 7 dpo. TTC au naturale this month. Was prescribed 200 mg progesterone vaginal capsules to be inserted at bedtime. Yuck! Anyone else ever used these? I had a recent m/c due to low progesterone, so we wanted to make sure that wouldn't happen again. Seeing a new RE on 1/25/10. So we'll really get going then! (unless something happens sooner hopefully!)
Breezy, so sorry to hear about the blocked tubes! I had blocked tubes from endometriosis many years ago. Some how they spontaneously opened up over many years, thankfully. But I have heard now there are ways to open them. Also, I recently learned that thyroid problems can directly cause major fertility problems. I was just diagnosed hyperthyroid 3 weeks ago. Have been on medication and feel alot better already. But both hypo and hyper can cause infertility and m/c.
My OB/GYN nurse said, since my thyroid had been out of whack for so long and was now being treated, that I ought to wait a while before seeing the RE to see if I can conceive on my own. But apparently she must have temporarily forgotten that I am going to turn 42 in two months and I don't have time to just "see what happens"! Any way, hang in there! Keep pushing for answers from your drs and researching on the net and things just might work out for you! Will keep you in my thoughts!
Happy holiday, everyone! And SSBD for all! :-)
Greetings Ladies...
Merry Christmas...Blessed, Safe & Prosperous New Year To Everyone!
I've been out for a spell, but am back! I've got some interesting updates myself and have posted below. Welcome to all the new Ladies and I am truly hopeful & looking forward to all the BFP's coming up in 2010!
We are 64 members Strong we are! ;o)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THE DECEMBER LADIES!!!
If you are on the Roll Call List & would like to be removed, please don't hesitate to let me know. I know sometimes it gets a little sticky and we may need a break from the TTC Journey & Journal. ;o)
PLEASE, if you are on the list...post some sort of update, even if you are still ttc Au naturale, in tww, "no changes", please remove me, started AF, etc. I'm really trying to keep it current and would appreciate the feedback. Thanks ladies.
I'm soooo excited for all of our BFP's!!! Waaaaay to go all you sexy mommas!! ;o) We are collectively sending out SRSSBD (some really seriously sticky baby dust) to ALL the "Honeys", and a lil bit X-tra to those with BFPs. ;o) Our list is growing. If something
changes, please post so that we have your current info correct.
Cheers Ladies...
Savanha: ttc~Au Naturale...CD20 (12/21) Lap Surg 12/23-Lap Surg (operative)
ita17 (Laura): 17DPO (12/01)....Hey woman...glad you baaaaaaaaaaaaack!! ;o)
SoCalTricia (Tricia): Planning TR in March
SuzM (Suz): ttc~Au Naturale...
SusieQ64 (Susan): ttc~Au Naturale...
TreeFrog7 (Wendy): ttc~ Au Naturale...CD3 (12/25)
Miranda9 (Mira): ttc~Au Naturale...2ww (11/26)
Mature Momma (Debra): Planning on TTC again in December- 4 snowbabies ;o)
Alexis2358 (Alexis): BC Tabs (1 month) + Acu-P ~3rd IUI--Jan2010
alikat1205 (Kat): ttc~Au Naturale....CD24 (12/01)
Lilian69 (Miranda): ???
AliceW: ttc~IVF....CD24 (12/21)
sophiejeanne (Stephani): ttc~Au Naturale....CD3 (12/25)
Naturschld (Linda): Will actively ttc~ again--Feb 2010.
Breezy300: Au Naturale.... CD4 (12/01)
Marcy: ttc~Au Naturale...
Mjmom69: ttc~Au Naturale... CD11 (12/01)
Kathy421(Kathy): 2nd IVF (approx~2months)
Pum (Heather): Welcome~ ttc~ Au Naturale...7dpo (12/21)
Congratulations ~BFPs
JourneyJoJo (Jo): 28wks... Due: Feb2010
Mybabypooh (Silvana): 9wks...Beautiful & Strong HB~122 next u/s 12/18! ;o)
Sue68: 6wks...! ;o) OB Appt. 21 Dec09
Babyrussell (Saada): Due Aug 2010-2nd u/s (HP: 153 BPM) 3rd u/s (12/31)
Merry Christmas...Blessed, Safe & Prosperous New Year To Everyone!
I've been out for a spell, but am back! I've got some interesting updates myself and have posted below. Welcome to all the new Ladies and I am truly hopeful & looking forward to all the BFP's coming up in 2010!
We are 64 members Strong we are! ;o)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THE DECEMBER LADIES!!!
If you are on the Roll Call List & would like to be removed, please don't hesitate to let me know. I know sometimes it gets a little sticky and we may need a break from the TTC Journey & Journal. ;o)
PLEASE, if you are on the list...post some sort of update, even if you are still ttc Au naturale, in tww, "no changes", please remove me, started AF, etc. I'm really trying to keep it current and would appreciate the feedback. Thanks ladies.
I'm soooo excited for all of our BFP's!!! Waaaaay to go all you sexy mommas!! ;o) We are collectively sending out SRSSBD (some really seriously sticky baby dust) to ALL the "Honeys", and a lil bit X-tra to those with BFPs. ;o) Our list is growing. If something
changes, please post so that we have your current info correct.
Cheers Ladies...
Savanha: ttc~Au Naturale...CD20 (12/21) Lap Surg 12/23-Lap Surg (operative)
ita17 (Laura): 17DPO (12/01)....Hey woman...glad you baaaaaaaaaaaaack!! ;o)
SoCalTricia (Tricia): Planning TR in March
SuzM (Suz): ttc~Au Naturale...
SusieQ64 (Susan): ttc~Au Naturale...
TreeFrog7 (Wendy): ttc~ Au Naturale...CD3 (12/25)
Miranda9 (Mira): ttc~Au Naturale...2ww (11/26)
Mature Momma (Debra): Planning on TTC again in December- 4 snowbabies ;o)
Alexis2358 (Alexis): BC Tabs (1 month) + Acu-P ~3rd IUI--Jan2010
alikat1205 (Kat): ttc~Au Naturale....CD24 (12/01)
Lilian69 (Miranda): ???
AliceW: ttc~IVF....CD24 (12/21)
sophiejeanne (Stephani): ttc~Au Naturale....CD3 (12/25)
Naturschld (Linda): Will actively ttc~ again--Feb 2010.
Breezy300: Au Naturale.... CD4 (12/01)
Marcy: ttc~Au Naturale...
Mjmom69: ttc~Au Naturale... CD11 (12/01)
Kathy421(Kathy): 2nd IVF (approx~2months)
Pum (Heather): Welcome~ ttc~ Au Naturale...7dpo (12/21)
Congratulations ~BFPs
JourneyJoJo (Jo): 28wks... Due: Feb2010
Mybabypooh (Silvana): 9wks...Beautiful & Strong HB~122 next u/s 12/18! ;o)
Sue68: 6wks...! ;o) OB Appt. 21 Dec09
Babyrussell (Saada): Due Aug 2010-2nd u/s (HP: 153 BPM) 3rd u/s (12/31)
Hi Savanha!
Off the TWW train again. I think I should buy a rail pass ... ;-)
Merry Christmas everyone!
~Wendy
Off the TWW train again. I think I should buy a rail pass ... ;-)
Merry Christmas everyone!
~Wendy
Hi Savanha....Finally back to update! Had my second ultrasound on the 21st and we saw the baby's heartbeat. It was amazing! 153 BPM...and the little bean is about 1/2 inch long now. Go for a third and final ultrasound on the 31st and then the fertility clinic will release me to my OBGYN. Would like to wish you and all the ladies here a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! As always, best wishes to you all, prayers and tons of baby dust for BFP's for everyone soon!
Hello E/O,
I am off the TWW train, AF showed a day early. We are taking a break this next cycle, I will be taking my vitamins but not the soy. I will keep everyone updated. Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Hugs and SSBD!!!!
Steph
I am off the TWW train, AF showed a day early. We are taking a break this next cycle, I will be taking my vitamins but not the soy. I will keep everyone updated. Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Hugs and SSBD!!!!
Steph
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