[Caerus]

On top of the situation with Simba, I still haven't O'ed. Called the nurse this morning, and she said she'd talk to the doctor and call me back. She said that their normal routine with someone who doesn't O on Femara is to try another month at 2.5 mg, just to make sure it isn't working at that dosage.

These wasted cycles are really getting to me. It is torture to see my best friend posting about her gender week ultrasound coming up (truly excited as I am for her) when I haven't even ovulated since well before she got pregnant. I just want a chance, just want to go through the TWW, compare symptoms, POAS at 7dpo even though I swore I'd wait until 12. I just want to have the possibility that I'm pregnant!

I know that I could have come close to O'ing this month, but I'm considering asking the doc to up my dose to 5mg next cycle. I had 0 side effects from the Femara, and whatever side effects do crop up on a higher dosage, I can handle them for 5 days. What do you ladies think? Would you push him to let me up my dose (wouldn't even have to buy more, just take 2 tablets), or just give it another shot at 2.5?

Sorry this is so long, I'm just so emotionally wrung out. Between the impending loss of Simba, another annovulatory cycle, an infestation of fleas, my Jeep breaking down (possibly for good), my front tooth breaking, Kevin's dentist screwing up a filling so badly he probably needs a root canal, and my fingernail getting bitten off, I'm ready for this month to be OVER!

[WantingAnother]

I am so sorry you are having to deal with all that. I can't imagine how stressed out you are. If I were in your shoes, I would press the doctor for sure. It won't hurt to at least try. I am wishing you the best of luck

[Ravado]

I do not know much about Femara but I just wanted to say I am sorry. As frustrating as it is to keep seeing BFNs it would be even more frustrating to not even get the chance. Hopefully you can just talk to the doctor directly and come up with a better plan for you.

[mamaquiltthief]

Sorry your going threw so much

[Aillidh]

I'm sorry you seem to be having such a rough month, hopefully this next couple of weeks gets better! It seems like every time it rains, it pours when it comes down to stuff like that!

[mal91011]

That all just plain sucks. And don't apologize - you have the right to share your emotions with us, you've had a really hard month! So spew away!!!!

I agree, i would press your doctor if you think you can handle it. And i was wondering looking at your chart yesterday - if this is an annovulatory cycle and AF doesn't show, do you have to wait 65 days for what ever meds you took to bring on AF? Or can the doc give you those sooner so you can start your next cycle sooner?

[Nicholle ttc]

If it were me, I would push the doc! You haven't O'd in forever! I would ask for an increase. Good luck hon! Again, I'm so sorry about your cat. My T&Ps go out to you.

[Lucky Mama]

I'm so sorry your month has been so difficult. I can't imagine how frustrated and upset you must be.

I would definitely press the doc for a higher dosage. It never hurts to ask! Hopefully ith a higher dosage you'll finally get your chance to catch that egg! Lots of hugs and fx'd for you! KUP!

:big hug:

[-Brandy-]

Oh Rebecca I am so sorry you are dealing with so much!
On the dr note, I would absolutely push the dr to let you do 5mg. I would call and ask that the dr call you, instead of dealing with the nurse- that way you can explain to the dr directly that you had zero side effects, you have waited long enough and you want to move forward with up'ing the dosage. I would also ask that they give you something to end this cycle sooner than later, there is no reason for you to just keep waiting for AF to show....we know she likes to take her sweet time with you!

[MAS1313]

Oh sweetie I am so sorry you are going through all this!

I have a BFF who is also preggo (10 weeks) and I am so thrilled for her....but so sad at the same time. We started our cycles the same day that month and I can't help but think I could have been due the same time as her.

I would press the Dr. to up your dose. You have waited so long to get this far and to waste another cycle is soooo frustrating. I really want you to have a chance and be in the TWW. KUP

[Grace]

I think you should talk to your doctor and not the nurse, explain to her what you said here, let her know how this makes you feel. I would tell her that you feel like this is just going to make another wasted cycle, rather or not it would end up being a wasted cycle or not, nobody knows but tell her that you are willing to take that chance and you are ready to move forward so you can have more hope for the next cycle. Praying for your bfp soon! And I am so sorry you are dealing with all these things right now, these trials are hard to get through but you will be stronger for it. Hugs.

[Kissthegirl]

I wish I could reach through the computer screen and hug you. I'm so sorry, and I don't really have a lot of advice to give, but I do have my support that I will offer you anytime, and an open ear. I think you need to make a phone call to your dr. office and speak with the doctor, not the nurse. THis is a big deal. This is YOUR life, not theirs... and I fully believe that we all should be fully aware of what's going on with our bodies.

[rlh27]

Sometimes doctors just don't get it. You're not ovulating, your charts tend to look like the Rocky Mountains, and you want a baby. Why can they not see the problem? I'm sorry you're going through this, hun. Your time WILL come!

[Caerus]

Thanks, ladies, and I'm really sorry about the ranting. Was a rough day. I listened to Dave Ramsey at work (like I do most every day) and it helped put things back in perspective (as it often does).

A man called up because his wife found out she had stage 4 lung cancer a few months ago, and they didn't have health or life insurance. Most likely, the man will lose his wife, and then have to declare bankruptcy. The Lord helped me get a little perspective, at least I'm not facing that. I can't imagine losing DH. Even the abstract thought makes me stop breathing. I'm still heartbroken, but I'm ready to face this stuff head on.

The nurse hasn't called back yet, so I'm going to take y'all's wonderful advice and have the doc himself call.

[mal91011]

Aww that is heartbreaking. I agree - i stop breathing at the thought of losing DH. I hope we don't have to deal with anything like that for a long long long long time. Or never. That's even better!

Let us know what you find out when you speak to the doc!!!