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Taking The Scenic Route to a BFP - Winter/Spring 2013 Edition

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Taking The Scenic Route to a BFP

Winter/Spring 2013

Hello and Welcome!

The original "Scenic Route" thread was started by Sherryvhkb and can be found here. This is a continuation.

"This is a "grad thread" of sorts for us 1st cycle on Clomid ladies.....who are no longer on our first cycle of Clomid but have enjoyed each others company and support. It is also for all those who have neen lurking, following, chiming in and cheering us on. It is for a group of women all trying to get to the same place by taking the roads less traveled. We all have a journey here- some longer- some harder...we all at different times come up against obstacles and uphill climbs...and in between it all we share our fears, choices, hopes, frustrations, and accomplishments, and throw in a little bit of everyday life too." - Sherryvhkb

So whether you have chosen to pursue infertility treatments, alternative treatments, or have been at this a while and just want to learn more, feel free to jump in and get to know us!
 
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So since they couldn't give us a picture of the embryo we got this one of my uterus, the bright spot in the center is the embryo.
 
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Dolphin - My clinic also routinely does 2 IUI's and we did 2 on 2 out of our 3 IUI cycles. How many follicles did you get on the follistim? I'm curious because I'm on to injectables after this cycle.
My knowledge level is still very low, but this is my understanding...

My first u/s I had 2 on the right side and 4 on the left. My last u/s my RE said the 4 on the left looked great (18,12,16,14), but the right he only saw one small one and he said "I don't think that one will make it".

Good luck! Keep us posted as you move forward.
 
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Tf - wishing you everything the best... Have been sending both you and your embaby healing energy for 3 days - hope it helps!
Indie, fkj - have been doing you both as well..
Lol will try and move thru everyone over time - hope you don't mind it's very relaxing for me and takes my mind off counting the days till I waste my next hpt lol!
If you want details go to my profile for Sally's website or google 'reconnective healing/frequencies' - I did the course because it felt so good ?
 
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TF - Ahhh I see your baby!!! So what movies are you watching today? Do you have tomorrow off or just the one day of rest? When is your beta? Sorry I'm not sure how to do the math with a 5 day transfer. Oh yeah. I forgot I took the bcps...

Dolphin - That's great! I'm really hoping for a better response with injectables. Even on 150mg (the highest) of Clomid I only ever got one follicle.
 
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toothfairy - what a beautiful sight! frame-worthy, i tell you
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sila - i agree that the lap and bc pills probably screwed with you. here's to a shorter follicular phase.

chourd - thanks for the healing energy! i'm so touched that you would take the time to do that. really. thank you.

afm - spotting today. praying i don't start AF til tuesday or else i will miss baseline window. it won't be the end of the world if i do, i will still get to do the iui but it would be nice to get it over with.
 
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Indie no probs at all - that's why I did the course lol (for friends and family) and thanks for the appreciation, you make me blush
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Ok I have to stop lurking all day and get a life - it won't help me test any sooner!

The lady that got me into the R healing, this is a testimonial on her website... this was from a few years ago... so I figured it couldn't hurt you ladies

"I have to thank Sally Ford and Reconnective Healing for changing my life. After just a few short minutes on the massage table during a demonstration of Reconnective Healing, I was healed of a chronic condition that had been with me for over 2 years. This condition had baffled Doctors, gynaecologists, acupuncturists, homeopaths and a number of other therapists. You see, at age 28 I was unable to conceive a child which for me was devastating. Since the healing my life has taken me an amazing journey and thanks to Sally I have been able to fully enjoy all life has to offer." Paige - Paige has recently given birth to her first child.

Read more: http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/connect/sallyfreestunford/service/21463#ixzz2HLBPcHok
 
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Wow. I'm woefully behind!

Indie - I'm hoping that the spotting stopped and that AF will hold off for a few days so you can have your baselines done. Did you decide to do the prometrium orally or vaginally? If orally, maybe try vaginally do hold off AF? Just an idea. I'm so freaking excited to meet you tomorrow!! OH, and I have a friend who is 38 with a very low AMH who got pg on her first round of clomid, so it definitely happens. Also, have you read that the lowest an AMH test will come back at is 0.16? Someone told me that. I'm with you on the wondering the benefits of IVF vs injectibles when dealing with a low AMH. Time to start googling...

Chuord - Very interesting stuff! I also thank you for sending healing energy my way. I know I can use it. MDC is an incredible place thanks to people like you. I hope that your next HPT ends up framed on your wall instead of in the trash
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Sila - I'm sorry AF is being such a b*tch! I hope this cycle is much faster and I do think that the BCPs could have had an impact for sure.

MsD - That response sounds great! When did you/do you trigger? Fingers majorly crossed for you!

TF - I"m still just so freaking over the moon excited and happy for you!

devilish - I think some congrats are in order....

AFM - First day back to work in two weeks. Ugh. My temps have been all over the place, which is bad news according to my acupuncturist. I had a long talk with DH about back up plans and he's very much against donor eggs or going out of town to a more reputable doctor for IVF. So, I'm feeling more pressure to have something work soon. I'm getting anxious about the test results from the specialist. I just want answers already.
 
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http://www.ivf1.com/AMH-Ovarian-Reserve/

Learned a lot about AMH from this site & kind of explains why thelevels can change. Im in the 10th percentile for my age, awesome.

Sila- i watched Magic Mike, part of Step Up Revolution (it was aweful), and Hope Springs. Clearly my RedBox had a terrible selection at 9 pm Saturday night. The rest of the week I watched all 3 Batman movies & saw Lincoln in theatres. My test date is the 16th, they only make you wait 10 days with a 5 day transfer. I'm thinking about starting the 13th even though DH is against it! Ovulation better cooperate with you this month so you can get started!

Chourd- thank you so much, I'll take good vibes from wherever they may be! Ill check out the site later (too hard from work). When do you test again?

Skj- When do you expect to hear back from your tests? It is so hard feeling like theres some imaginary timeline
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Indie- sending my best GO AWAY SPOTTING vibes across the country for you. Have fun tomorrow & enjoy your trip to Chicago!

Ms D- That sounds like a good response!

Jpack- when /are you testng? I feel like since we were a 'day' apart I can go by you...

Devilish?? Did we miss something?

AF!- i hope I didnt miss anyone. I feel all out of sorts today. I fell asleep doing my meditation & DH woke me taking my headphones off then it took me 2 hrs to fall back to sleep. I keep wishing some crampsmon myself so I feel like this baby is making a home for itself... So far, just gas (TMI, but its funny). When will the cramps start so I can start feeling like this might actually work. Right now I feel like an imposter...
 
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TF - I had an appt with IVF1 way back in the summer, but I cancelled b/c he's very pushy with donor eggs. I'll have to check out that link.
 
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Wow. That was extremely depressing and makes me realize how low my chances are to have a second child.
 
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I got a bitty faint positive this morning. I'm not ready to call it just yet. I do have 2 FRER's for testing in the morning. I am cautiously optimistic.

Edit: I just took a FRER with SMU, and it's definitely positive. I'm so excited. I can't stop shaking or crying.
 
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i'm posting from 30,000 feet. just can't stay away from you guys!

toothfairy - i'm thinking cramps will come this evening or tomorrow... watch funny movies! laugh a lot! studies show laughter helps implantation or something like that. seriously. i will have to check out that amh link...

skj - i hate that we are having to google the same things but i'm so glad to have a google buddy. hope those results come back soon! waiting is the worst.

afm - looks like AF is holding off. spotting but no flow yet so i should be day 3 when i get back. phew.
 
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devilish - congrats! keep us posted!

that article IS depressing. that is the first that i've seen amh linked to quality. i'm still dubious
 
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Fingers crossed hard for you devilish!!!

Indie - I agree. I cannot find any peer reviewed articles linking AMH to quality, just my own recurrent losses. But, it only takes 1 good egg, so I just need to keep trying to catch it.
 
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That's fantastic, devilish have you/will you set up for a beta?

TF I've been testing, waiting for the trigger to go. Days 5-8 past the trigger were indistinguishably similar- no pattern. Finally, today's seems a little lighter (9 dp trigger, 8 dpo). I'll let you know if it's gone! I'm wishing those little crampy twinges upon myself, too, but no dice! Fingers crosses for both of us!

Have a nice trip, Indie and good luck the spotting holds out.

SKJ- and other google researchers- please forgive me if you already know this - and I know many of you know way more about all this than I do, but I was chatting with a friend IRL recently who didn't know about this resource so here goes just in case anyone's missing it: to search scholarly journals (sometimes only the abstract is available, sometimes there's links to the whole article) go to scholar.google.com
 
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Just the quickest of notes . . . I'm sorry I've been MIA and am so behind with everyone! But had to say quickly - TF, I am thinking of you and am so excited for you!!!! Oh my goodness . . . this is just awesome!
 
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Devilish - here's hoping it so!

Skj, TF - you are totally welcome, it's so nice that you're all happy about it.

Indie - im 12 dpo With 3 days till AF... Wasted another test this morning bfn - so I have no clues lol will have to wait and see but not holding my breath.
I appreciate sharing with you girls, as I feel my trip is a long one too - just in a different way ?
 
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Devilish - HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sending you all the sticky baby vibes in the world!!

chuord - happy to have you here with us. I hope your test turns around to a BFP!

jpack - Thanks for the tip. I'm lucky that I get access to most journals through my job. But, I"m usually too lazy to read past the abstract
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bebe -
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. Miss you!

AFM - Woo hoo! I finally talked to a nice person at my insurance company! So, it turns out that the lab that charged me an arm and a leg for the RPL blood tests should have filed a claim with my insurance instead of trying to collect the money from me. My insurance would then have seen that I saw a doc and had the blood work on the same day and would have tried to cover the blood work since it was ordered by my doc and not my choice which lab they sent it to. If they didn't cover it, she said I could even file a petition to have it covered, but I can do none of that until the lab files with my insurance. Scam artists! The insurance called the lab and it was very strange, like it's run out of someone's home. The billing department is closed until Wednesday, but the insurance person left a long message explaining to the lab what they need to do. So, I'm hoping I get my $500 back and don't have to pay for the other tests.
 
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I think i feel crampy... It isnt like endo cramping that I expected... It kind of feels like my uterus is tight & achy... Gtree?? Comments??
 
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