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December 1st, 2011, 03:50 PM
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POAS Queen
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There are a LOT of new faces here. I am so sorry you all have become a part of TTCAL, but I'm glad you made your way over here and are able to participate in the support and camaraderie shared by this group of strong, beautiful women.
I just wanted to give you guys an update.
I've been spotting/light bleeding for about 5 weeks at this point. Several days ago I called to make an appointment with an infertility specialist, and I had an appointment yesterday and today. Bloodwork showed everything within normal ranges (cholesterol, glucose, estrogen, progesterone, etc.) and my pap was normal. The doc said my FSH was a tiny little bit higher than he would have expected, but that it's nothing to worry about. I have no idea where I am in my cycle because of the bleeding, so he did bloodwork to figure that out, too, and I appear to be at a "neutral" point, meaning I haven't ovulated. An ultrasound revealed that my right ovary is abnormal (cystic), but my left one is perfectly fine. I have five follies on it right now, one bigger than the rest by a few millimeters. The big one was 8.4, and I'm not sure about the rest. He prescribed me 100mg Clomid to start taking tonight so we can hopefully 1. get me knocked up  , and 2. make my body regulate itself. Once I finish the Clomid, I'll be taking Estradiol (if I remember correctly, the stuff is down in the car right now), and I go back Dec. 12 for another ultrasound of my ovaries.
I feel so blessed to have found this doctor. The fact that we're running all these tests and starting treatment immediately gives me hope. Of course my hopes are up for this cycle, but with all the bleeding that's been going on, I'm trying not to let them get the best of me. I'm just so happy to have finally found a doctor who didn't write me off because I have achieved pregnancy in the past. I want to be pregnant, dammit! And thank God I FINALLY found someone who is willing to help make it happen. Other than my husband of course
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With us on earth for five short days, with us in our hearts forever.
(Thank you Natasha for this beautiful graphic of Andrew, and to the ladies of the Nov 10 PR who help me in carrying on his memory.)
Jan. 2009: Came off years of BCP and started TTC
March 2010: BFP -- finally!
Oct. 22, 2010: Drew is born, but has to stay in the NICU because of cord complications resulting in oxygen deprivation and brain problems =(
Oct. 27, 2010: I held him in my arms while Daddy, Grandma, Great-Uncle and I sang him to sleep =( Hardest thing I've ever done...
June 14, 2011: Drew's baby brother or sister waved hi to us with a BFP!
June 25, 2011: Natural miscarriage... Can we please catch a break here?
Nov. 2011: 100mg Clomid followed by 2mg Estrogen, Ovidrel trigger, and 200mg progesterone suppositories 2x/day 14 days. BFN.
Dec. 2011: 2nd medicated cycle. BFN.
Jan. 2012: Took a month off to breathe...
Feb. 2012: Same regimen of Clomid and other meds, add IUI. 2 eggs and 8.5 million swimmers. BFN.
March 2012: 75 IU Follistim CD 3-11, follie scan CD 8 showed 6 follies likely to mature. Triggered, IUI on CD 14, 4 million swimmers. BFN.
April 2012: 75 IU Follistim CD 3-10. Scan showed 2 mature follies, 2 almost certain to mature, and two not likely but possible. (All 6 evenly and perfectly spaced out between the left and the right.) Triggered, IUI CD 13 with 5 million swimmers. BFN.
May 2012: 75 IU Follistim starting CD 3. Waiting to O. Timed intercourse. Likely 5 follies to mature.
^^ Click graphic for chart ^^
 
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December 1st, 2011, 09:11 PM
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Wife/Mommy/Photographer
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Location: Oneida, TN
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I am so excited for you  I really hope you get your BFP soon!!!
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December 2nd, 2011, 03:28 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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Erin I am so happy to hear you found a doctor who is going to help you! I hope the Clomid does the trick for you hun How freaking exciting!
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December 2nd, 2011, 06:11 AM
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Waiting for our Miracle.
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Erin, I am so happy you found a doctor willing to listen to you and willing to help you. It means the world when we fine a doctor that is willing to listen to us. I hope you get your sticky BFP real soon.
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December 2nd, 2011, 06:43 AM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Dallas, TX
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Erin I am so excited for you  And so happy that you sound so hopeful
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December 2nd, 2011, 07:14 AM
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Formerly KelliMom
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SO happy that you've found a doctor whom you are pleased with!! Crossing my fingers that you get a BFP soon!!
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December 2nd, 2011, 09:04 AM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Hi Erin, glad to see that you are doing well and that you found a doctor that is willing to help you get pg. Good Luck and here is hoping to great success.
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December 2nd, 2011, 01:08 PM
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Veteran
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: California
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I am so glad for you Erin. I am very hopeful for you! I haven't been on here much these days, but come around every now and then to check on everyone!
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December 2nd, 2011, 02:12 PM
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Loving my babies. :)
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I am glad that you found a doctor who is being so proactive and helpful. Best of luck with this cycle!!
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December 2nd, 2011, 08:00 PM
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praying for our rainbow
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I am so happy that you found a great doctor Erin!
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December 2nd, 2011, 08:12 PM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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Hi Erin, It's good to hear for you and I'm glad you've found a good specialist. I hope the Clomid does its job.
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December 3rd, 2011, 06:38 AM
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Wookie's Girl
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Location: Texas
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Erin! I had been wondering about you. I think it is great news that you found a great doctor who is going to help. I hope that this cycle is it for you too!
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December 3rd, 2011, 07:39 AM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Michigan
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Good luck! I SO hope this is it for you. You deserve that baby!!!!!!!
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December 3rd, 2011, 10:39 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Kentucky
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Im so glad you found a great doctor! I wish you the best of luck and I hope you get a beautiful BFP soon!
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December 3rd, 2011, 10:53 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Location: New Jersey
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Hi Erin!  I'm so glad you were finally able to find a great doctor who is willing to listen and help. That finally made all the difference for us. I hope this is what you need to get your sticky bfp!  
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December 3rd, 2011, 11:38 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Location: South Carolina
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Good luck!!!
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December 3rd, 2011, 01:11 PM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Location: Alberta, Canada
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Erin I am so happy to hear that you have a great doctor, I feel that way about my new dr so it is nice
I haven't been posting much either, just taking a break and lurking mainly, buti had to say hey! And glad you came to update us!!
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December 3rd, 2011, 01:39 PM
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Super Mommy
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Chicago!
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Yay! Cannot wait to hear about your BFP soon!
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December 4th, 2011, 12:17 PM
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***Staying Positive***
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Hey Erin!! Sorry I haven't been around in a while but wanted to say I am wishing you the best!!
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December 4th, 2011, 01:58 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Location: Southern PA
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Love you and hope you get pregnant!! Sounds like this doctor is being proactive for you.
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