Onto March

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Deanna-The number is great. Rebbecca is right about wanting the number to be above 15 for a medicated cycle. From what I remember (its been quite awhile since I did the research) the high number doesn't reflect being pg. It might mean that more than 1 egg released. And it also means the clomid is doing its job. The other good thing is it being that high it will support you if you caught the eggie. And it definitely reflects that you O'd!

Betsy-I know you're gone but hope you guys are having a great time.

Rebecca-I so want to see pictures of that wedding!

Karyn-I've been eating like a pig. and I already ahve a couple of break outs. It sucks using all these hormones and what it does to our bodies. Let's just hope putting ourselves through this will be worth it when we get pg.

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Heidi~Thanks! Thats how i'm looking at it too. I definately o'd and thats a start. It is possible that I released 2 eggs too cause I had 2 on my left side. One was smaller than the other so I don't know. Guess now its just a waiting game and I hate waiting!!!!

I can't believe its March already!!! It should start warming up now....it better at least

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I Have Been Looking Around On The Site For A Few Days Now And You Ladies Really Seem Like A Great Group Of Women And I Have A Few Questions. I Have Been Ttc For About 6 Months Now But I Have Not Been Too Much Involved With My Doctor Because Of Insurance Reasons. I Do Not Have A Normal Cycle, Sometimes I Will Go Months Without Af. So What Can The Doctor Do So That I Will O And Have A Normal Af? I Am Already Taking Metaformin 500 Mg 3x Day And Folic Acid And Took Progestrone Last Month For Af. Any Help Would Be Great And I Look Forward To Getting To Know All Of You Ladies.

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Tiffany~Welcome to the group! Everyone here is awesome and will be able to answer many of your questions. Has your dr done any b/w yet? I am taking clomid cause I didn't ovulate on my own either and this is my second month on clomid. Maybe you could try that......i'm not sure. I am not as well educated as the other girls!! I wish you lots of luck!

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I can't believe its March already!

Deanna - great news on the progesterone level! My fingers are crossed for good news!

Heidi - How are you feeling?

Bets- Hope you aree having fun!

Hello to everyone else!!

Tiffany - Welcome! I am no expert, but I would suggest an appt with your Dr. I was not regular either & found out I had high prolactin levels, which was corrected with meds. I also have PCOS, which can be helped with meds as well. There is a ton of info on these boards & some very knowledgeable women! Good luck!

I am still on the couch & I am getting a crick in my neck from laying down so much. I have been up a little, but am moving slowly. DH has been so great, bringing me drinks & snacks. I am hoping he will come home so so he can get me lunch. I don't feel as bloated today, which is nice, but I have been a little crampy. I hope thats a good thing!

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

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Deanna- Thanks For The Warm Welcome And Lots Of Baby Dust To You This Month.we Have Talked About Clomid Before And I Have Done My Research On It And Thats Looks To Be The Next Option. Whats A B/w? My Insurance Hasnt Covered Much Because It Was A Pre-existing Condition But Clomid Is Not Very Expensive. Are You Taking Anything Else With Your Clomid And When They Prescribe It To You Do They Tell You When You Should O? I Am Really Kinda Curious On How That Works.


Sparky704- Thankyou For The Warm Welcome. I Am Going To Talk To My Doctor About My Prolactin Levels On My Next Apt. I Have A Few Questions For You About Pcos. I Am Overweight And I Know That Contributes To My Pcos But Have You Heard Anything About Weight Loss And Increasing Your Chances Of A Bfp?

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Tiffany~I am also taking dexamethasone cause I have to much of the male hormone...androgen. I think I have endo, but not sure. B/w means blood work. I had all my hormone levels checked before going on clomid. My dr is also monitoring me on clomid. I take it CD3-7 and then I go in on Cd13 or so for an ultrasound. That shows me how many follies I produced and then to start BD. I also do OPK's every month. When I first joined this site, which wasn't long ago, many talked about Taking Charge of Your Fertility book. I purchased it and it has lots of info in it! You can buy it at Amazon.com for much less than in the stores!

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Holy crap, Deanna, you're on dex? How much and how frequently? Ooooh, boy, that is some wicked stuff...

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Stephanie~I've been on it since Dec.....I haven't had any side effects. I only take .25mg a night. I have more side effects from the clomid, but those are only hot flashes. Possibly moody too There's days that i'll go off on anyone if they cross my path wrong LOL.

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Tiffany-Welcome. I would have to agree that clomid would be a good start. Being overweight can contribute to not Oing but I think everyone is different. There's a girl at work and she's overweight and currently pg with her 2nd child. I agree with the others to start with some basic b/w to see where your levels are at. Its definitely not good regardless of TTC or not to go several months without AF.

Deanna-Glad you are looking at the positives. I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you!

Jen-I'm doing ok. Its going to be a long 2ww......if I make it to 3/16 (2 weeks from now) I can call for my beta. How about you? Did they give you a date for a beta?

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Well, that's good that you're not on too high a doseage and not having side effects. When you really hit that stuff, the side effects are BIZARRE. Like, severe mood swings (makes clomid swings look like nothing), food obsession, major weight gain/swelling, OMG, whacko stuff.

Have I mentioned life sucks? But I might get a new fridge, dishwasher, and the leak under my sink fixed. Of course, I'll still have this house with just me in it. I dunno. The guy who owns it and I were talking today and he was talking about a program with his houses he wants to get into for me, something called 'wrapping', where I own the house, but he's almost like a co-signer, I pay him, he pays the mortgage company, but it's in my name, so I'm the owner, I carry my homeowners insurance, I get the bump in credit score (which I desperately need) as time goes on, then refinance somewhere down the road. Weird, huh? I do trust him completely, so no hesitation there, I was just really sitting there last night thinking seriously about moving out of the house, perhaps in as little as 6 weeks. Finding a friend to stay with for a little while, getting a tiny cheap apartment or hotel, a storage space, saving a crap-load of money. I mean, I was sitting there with calculator, paper and pen, writing and writing and adding -- it was serious.

I'm still thinking about IUIs if life doesn't do a lovely 180 turn sometime soon. But I need to think that through some more. I'd still rather Daniel be the donor than an unknown, at this point. I believe a bit more strongly in environment than genes, so I'm not really concerned about a nutso-gene being 'passed down'. But I don't know if he'd be willing by then. I'm thinking perhaps somewhere around August to start getting in to see docs and hoping to actually start the rounds after the first of the year. I don't really know how elective IUIs work. Perhaps sooner, but if I'm going to do it, that would be the latest. Gotta get some bucks saved up.

No spring chicken here anymore, and if I'm going to be on my own, than so be it. I can't force him, and I can't un-crazy him. The things he says...he really believes them. I'm kinda concerned about what happens if/when his brain snaps-to and realized he's been living a two-dimensional life and believing in emotions that have all been smoke-and-mirrors and phoney, and breaking down the foundations for reality and actual emotion. It's not just a 'he's a jackass' kinda thing. Though he is a real big one sometimes. Something happened to his brain. It's not his heart that got screwed up a year ago, it's his brain. It just trickles down.

I also don't know if he's going to follow through with his promise and get our health insurance -- he'd be elligible in about four months. If I can't will myself into not waking up in the morning, and I'm forced to be stuck in this life, breathe and keep trudging along, then so help me God, I'm going to do it with kids around me. Mine. My way. Alone. And screw the world. I just have to make sure I don't pass my $hit caused by this down to them. Oh well, it's quite a ways off, so no telling what state I'll be in by the time one arrives.

I'm so totally babbling.

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I have some pics that I will post. Some didn't come through (they're from my cell phone). I might have to resend.

Deanna - I do have a few of the Fox Red male. They're not the best but I'll post those too.

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Hi Tiffany - I am not sure how weight relates to PCOS, but I believe I've read that a BMI (body mass index) of 25 or higher can negatively affect conception. Here is a link that I found when I googled the topic:
Fertility Associates - Checking Your Fertility

Heidi - I have an E2 & progesterone check on Friday 3/7. I don't think that will tell me anything, right? My official test date is 3/14 (Day 14). I am still deciding if I will do a HPT. I am so scared to see another one that is neg, even though I am staying very positive.
Let's help each other hang in there - I am excited we could both have great news over the same weekend!

Rebecca - I love the puppies. I'll post some pics of my fur babies too.

Steph - Hugs!!!!

Deanna - I agree, that book is great. I borrowed it from a friend when we first started ttc. It was very helpful! Oh, and I don't miss those hot flashes!

As if I haven't been eating constantly for the past week, DH is making speghetti tonight. Some friends are coming over, b/c this is Part 2 of our Speghetti Off. We all think we make the best speghetti sauce, so we are taking turns making it for each other. I love DH's speghetti, and I am really excited to eat lots of it. Healthy diet starts tomorrow!

Have a great weekend everyone!

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Jen I personally had to do a HPT the morning before my bw. I had to know for myself so I could get mentally prepared for the phone call. I didnt want someone whom I talked to just a few times to give me the news. I woke up to go to the bathroom around 1:30am and took one. That way I knew DH was still sleeping and I could do it in peace. Thankfully I got a positive!!! It was a great feeling to finally see that positive!!! I woke DH up and he got up several times after that to keep looking at the test. I dont think either one of us slept good after that. Later that day I did get a phone call with the good news confirming what I already knew.. I was pregnant!!! 9 months later we had twin girls!!! I wish you all the best. Take is easy these next few days so your little ones can nessel in for the next 9 months!!!

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This is probably a stupid question, but is it bad to exercise when you're in the 2ww? I started running again since i'm going to Florida this month for 20-30min a night. Last night I just walked fast and ran at a slower pace but I felt light headed. It was really weird Maybe i'm looking for a reason to not exercise tonight haha!

Hope everyone had a good weekend! Its supposed to be 40 here tomorrow yippie!! But another snow storm I think is coming in

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Deanna - What I have always read/been told is that if you've be