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I was the same even though I have to inject my son because he has diabetes. When it came to myself I just contact do it. I got the nurse to do the 1st one and it really didn't hurt. So I could do it myself. I did chicken out on a couple of attempts but slowly inserting the needle it doesn't hurt and does not bruise eitherQuote:
Originally Posted by tfahn
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If you do go for injections get the ready filled pen that is best!
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MaidentoMother, why do you think Femara is great for a pink sway? I noticed it's not in the stats like Clomid is so it's hard to gauge how "pink" it is.
Femara works in exactly the same way as Clomid but is more potent and effective. In recent studies comparing its use to Clomid in women with PCOS, those on Femara had even more girls thsn those on Clomid. Everything indicates it is likely at least as pink as Clomid if not pinker. However, it is technically off label when used for fertility, and a much newer drug than Clomid, thus why drs often won't prescribe it or only if Clomid doesn't work. And bc it is harder to get/used less it hasn't been put in the stats. But it should be, or combined eith Clomid, especially as we've had more and more pink swayers using it over time, and most if not all getting girls.
Femara is also better for pink swayers bc unlike Clomid, which one should only take for 6 cycles max and ideally not all in a row, Femara can be safely used indefinitely, cycle after cycle. The lowest dose of Femara, 2.5mg, has better odds of conception than the equivalent 50mg Clomid, too.
It is significantly more expensive than Clomid, that is the only con.
Can't be as much as fsh injections can it?Quote:
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Congratulations on the BFP's ladies. It is all very exciting.
Maiden your chart is looking excellent, I am excited. Really hope this is your month.
tfnn, hope it is just a dip and AF does not show up, your not out until you are.
Fingers crossed for everyone attempting or in t e horrible 2 ww!
Much cheaper thsn injections still! Femara is a relatively cheap fertility treatment overall, just not DIRT cheap like Clomid.
Thank you so much Maiden! I searched for Femara in the girl sways and 5 out of the 6 ladies that used it got girls (including one that had boy/girl twins). Too bad more pink swayers aren't using it so we can get a better idea of how it compares to Clomid. Do you know if it has the same side effects that Clomid does (like mood swings, hot flashes, no CM etc)?
It has no or very mild side effects. That's a big part of why it's so much better than Clomid. It also doesn't cause cysts or thin the uterine lining or dry up CM. The ONLY reason to ever use Clomid over Femara is if you want multiple eggs/twins. Femara has a low incidence of multiples, much lower than Clomid. Or if you are trying to save $35. I think it's ridiculous that Femara isn't used instead of Clomid.
Congrats Princess Mom and afrevert23!!
I had my GP appointment today and had to explain everything that happened as they had the discharge summary from the hospital in a big pile waiting to be filed (they found it after I explained the miscarriage to my dr). It set me off emotionally though as I went in expecting her to know!
She didn't have any details about the pathology report from when they sent the sac/fetus away for testing, I don't know what they were testing for as they wouldn't do genetic testing after only 2 consecutive miscarriages but I sill want to know if it picks up anything else.
My Dr wants me to go back to the fertility specialist before trying again in case he thinks I need progesterone support or something else. I guess he might then put me on clomid but I would probably have to wait a few months before that happens.
Now I'm not sure if I should avoid getting pregnant, I was told to wait 2 cycles but that seems to just be what everyone gets told for no real reason. I not planning on trying too hard (no charting or opks) but I'm just going to keep up BDing every 3-4 days. I haven't ovulated yet but I'm not expecting to for another week based on my other two miscarriages.
Prayers that your rainbow find his/her way to you soon. My OB only recommended waiting 1 cycle, but after my D&Cs it took about 3 months for my body to heal (can't recall if you had one or not) & I think that played a big role in my CP as it was during those 3 months. Everyone heals differently though. FX and prayers for you.Quote:
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Thanks Two. I didn't have a d&c this time, my previous ones I have so I waited until after the first AF. I feel pretty good physically and have recovered a lot quicker than last time since I didn't loose crazy amounts of blood.
I'm glad your feeling better quickly.xQuote:
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I have had a very slight lower temp reading this morning. At 8dpo hoping it's the implantation dip [emoji102]
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Can you have pmt/pms during ttw and still get a bfp. Because I just snapped like I always do coming upto my AF. I don't think I'm pregnant.
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Purple hi and thanks for updating. I really cant say what I would do in your situation but I think I'd do exactly what your planning on as in ntnp. When do expect to get results back from pathology? From memory, I thought your 7 week scan went well, please forgive me if I'm wrong. Did your gp eloborate any on why she 'thought' possible progesterone issue? I agree as to what you said about waiting to ttc there is so much conflicting info out there and not really anything to support waiting or trying straight away. I had planned on waiting but had an oops cycle following mc but have been trying every cycle since. Someone (I think it was momamia) said her ob or FS said if your body is not ready to get pregnant it wont so I choose to believe that to.
Beautifulrainbow I give up reading anything into any symtoms or signs lol! It could be pms but could also be hormonal changes. Don't feel defeated by your mood! When are you testing? Was it 9dpo? Which is tomorrow your time?
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I thought my 7 week scan went well but apparently the 117 bpm heartbeat was a little low for 7 weeks? It was also measuring a day or 2 behind but that isn't always an issue either (I was just hoping it was because it was a girl). I really think my dr has no idea what is wrong and it is a bit out of her depth being a GP so the specialist can help more.
The thing with low progesterone in pregnancy is sometimes it is low because the body knows the pregnancy isn't viable. I don't think mine was low as doesn't it cause sore boobs? Mine were really sore, that was my biggest symptom both times!
So when can you see your FS? And any chance of closer monitoring during then during 1st trimester as in regular bw maybe? I guess this will be things you'll find out when you see FS. Please keep us updated though. And yes measuring a day or so behind would not have been a red flag at all as well as the hb. Hope you get some answers from pathology testing, will you get results from FS?
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Agghh.. now I googled low progesterone in pregnancy and it came up saying breast tenderness is a sign. I also read other info that says high progesterone causes breast tenderness... confusing much?
I'm not sure, I will ring Monday to see when I can get in. It is slightly annoying as my office is right next door but we are moving next month but it will take about 10 mins to get there from work so I can't complain.Quote:
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The hospital were the ones who sent it away but I have no idea where it went and if any results will get sent to my Dr. She has asked the reception staff to chase it up.
When I got my BFP I rang up the FS and because I got pregnant naturally they didn't follow me up with any monitoring and I was told to go to my GP to organise scans, etc.
Hormonal yes defently. I lost my temper then I was upset and crying. Got sore boobs. And I just started welling up in Costa coffee ordering a coffee because the barista smiled at me. But to me losing my temper and sore boobs a week before I get af is usually a sign of af coming.
Did a hcg test this am negative at 8dpo was expecting it to be that so I'm not upset about that, but I'd thought id just give it a go!
I get cranky right before AF but some of my BFPs I was actually stupidly emotional for a day around 7-8dpo. I ruined mothers day last year as I got really upset over my gift and didn't want to do anything all day, I found out a few days later I was pregnant.Quote:
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Sore boobs is something I get for BFN cycles and also BFP cycles and sometimes not at all. It is hard to guess this early based on symptoms!
Fx you get a BFP!
The last 3cycles before this cycle I have had no symptoms af is arriving, all these cycles I have been recieveing fertility treatment. Including this one!
All cycles for the past 2years I got sore boobs and snappy and stressed a week before af was due. Before that I never used to get any symptoms that af was arriving apart from a sore back the day before af. It's so funny how that happened. I know that these symptoms could mean your pregnant too but I'm just worried that after a couple of failed Clomid cycles and then bypassing other options and going straight to the one before the most expensive option (ivf) that it hasn't worked!
Purple, so glad to see you back here after your loss. Both too little and high P can cause sore breasts depending on how your body reacts. I have high P but don't get sore breasts unless I'm on Clomid...but I hsve high P then, too! It is confusing.
BR, yes you can absolutely have PMS in early pregnancy. I never get PMS and I never got it when pregnant, either.
I had a nice little temp rise today, but what are the odds I won't see any drop in temp by Monday? Not high IMO.
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Today my test line is darker then the control line at 15dpo, but then I had light pink cm once and not again. Hopefully doesn't come back. I did spot this way for a week with my DS. I just check my cm again it is normal. I go for anoTher beta Monday. I want to cry! I was in charge of my kids school dance yesterday so I did a lot. I'm gonna rest today, I been testing daily and it darker today than yesterday so that a good sign
Still. No. AF. I've been having a bunch of CM. Normally I'm dry before AF. I'll test tomorrow morning if I don't start today. It could be the exercise, but I've worked out much harder while nursing and still had AF. This is so strange for me.
[emoji170]DS1[emoji1379], DS2[emoji577], & DS3[emoji602][emoji170][emoji166]One last pink sway 2016[emoji166]
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how are you all feeling?
XX, I kinda hope you're pregnant. If you are, I think it might be your girl.
Time is passing soooooooo slowly.
Xxforhubby I think the same as maiden :) cant wait till you test!
Good luck everyone coming up to testing! Exciting week ahead! Hope to see many more bfps!
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XX, can't wait to see what the test says! Good luck to the rest of the ladies testing soon! :)
I've decided to skip trying this cycle so I can use the Femara next cycle (if AF ever comes). Atomic agreed since she feels it's a good pink sway. I told DH and all he said was "so can we still have sex?" lol Men....
Good luck 1moregirl and yay for awesome bd timing when it counted!! I know things went abit iffy with dh so very happy to see you got a great timed attempt in!!
I'm 5dpo and didn't get to temp yesterday morning and temped a full 2 hours early this morning due to ds2 suddenly deciding to have sleep issues again lol. I haven't adjusted my temp as it would be about 0.2 higher from past experience and about as high as I could remember my temp ever getting but I don't trust adjusting and dont want to get my hopes up falsely. I'm more inclined to leave it as is and even 2 hours earlier its still a rise so I'll hope and pray ds2 sleeps through tonight so I can get an accurate temp in morning!!
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Thought I posted my chart?
Anyway 9dpo today did a test this morning it was a bfn. I'm not too concerned as i know it's still early. But while I was online last night te seller I got the tests off had some new feed back. It was other people saying the tests don't work now I concerned about that so I may pick some up at my supermarket later to test tomorrow!
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Ksmom, maybe you should try with one attempt this cycle, purely on the basis of Murphy's Law. I would, but I'm superstitious like that.
Pbn3, I wouldn't use the adjuster either but definitely make a note of the details. I had the exact same thoughts looking at today's temp BUT remember you're on Clomid so any changes could be due to that. It's common to have higher than usual temps on Clomid post O.
BR, can you describe the cheap test strips you have or take a pic?
1moregirl, unfortunately my chart often looks exciting right up until AF begins. I've had many similar charts, and even more promising ones, all BFN.
I didn't sleep much/well (2-3hrs broken on and off) and that does usually lead to significantly lower temps for me, but not this low! I'm not sure I've ever had this big a drop in my LP. I wonder if AF is imminent? I'd be surprised since Clomid definitely extended my LP before, but so does Vitex, and I still had some LPs as short as 8 days on it. I do have a few 8 day LPs a year and since my past 3 cycles have all been medicated/affected by recent Clomid use and had 13-14 day LPs, maybe I'm just due for a shorter LP?
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Maiden that's a crazy big dip!!! I went back thru your charts but I cannot find any type of trend??? I really hope (and its prime timing if it exists) its an implantation dip. I've seen big ones like this in the past that have ended in bfps so I'm feeling very hopeful for you!!!
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Hi maiden I had restless sleep last night too, one of those night?
Here is the test I got along with the one I did this morning, they seem to pause where the 1st line is if positive before continuing...
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Maiden could the battery on you thermometer be on the blink, I find mine gives me funny reading when mine is!
Beautifulrainbow can u get a closer pic of test? In all honesty I cant see anything in the one you've posted above but could just be hard to see :)
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Beautifulrainbow-
Hmmm I don't think I've seen those before. Sorry, most I'm familiar with.
Pbn3-
My April 2015 post O temps are eerily similar, except I didn't have nearly as big a dip. My February 2015 chart had a huge temp drop very like today's, but that cycle I had a severe case of strep throat and was feverish from 2dpo until 6dpo/AF. My March 2015 and February 2014 charts have big drops around 9dpo & similar post O temps overall but temp went up again after the drop. Shame I can't upload the chart overlays. Maybe I could in Tapatalk? Or anyone know a good free image hosting site?
closer shot of my test for pbn3.
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Beautifulrainbow I'm sorry I'm still not seeing a line :( but it could just be its not photographing well which is very common! Hope to see it darken nicely over next few days!
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1moregirl, I don't believe in implantation dips personally and I've never had one in any of my 5 pregnancy charts. I was maybe going to test tomorrow/10dpo but ONLY IF my temps hadn't dropped from their highest point and no spotting or cramping. I definitely won't be testing early now. I'm sure I won't have to wait very long, but due to the Clomid, I won't be late until 15dpo.
I also often have terrible insomnia 1-2 nights before AF and just now I've been feeling these weird gassy sensations I felt for a few days before AF came last time on Clomid. But it could be just gas...
I FEEL very warm, actually hot, so I was very surprised by my temp. I don't think it's my thermometer as I temped earlier around 6am (after no sleep at all) and my temp was still low, 98.34, but not THIS low. And both times I temped I checked my temp 3x in a row and got basically the same temps, respectively.