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December 20th, 2011, 06:08 PM
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We aren't going to Syracuse after all. We had planned on going, but with they way both of us have been feeling (we're both sick) we aren't going anywhere. I really don't want to deal with a 5 hour road trip to NY. Thankfully I planned a Christmas Dinner just in case.
And off topic, but I never realized how dangerous carpeted stairs can be. I just fell down and busted a vein in my foot. Hurt like no other!
And on a different topic, do you ladies have any tips for when I go in for my HSG? I haven't had AF come yet, but I'm already getting pretty nervous about it. Do I need someone to drive me home afterwards? Should I get my husband to go with me? Does it hurt?
Thanks ladies!
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December 20th, 2011, 06:31 PM
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I'm sorry that you guys aren't feeling well, but yay that you are staying home for Christmas! We are, too, and I think it will be the most relaxing Christmas I have had in a long time.
I can't even count the number of times I have almost fallen down our stairs, so you aren't alone. Hope the vein feels better soon...sounds painful!
You'll hear different things from different people about the HSG. Mine was like a pap...maybe a slight pinch as the catheter was going in, but that is about it. I had a few mild cramps afterwards, but not even as bad as my AF cramps. I went alone, went to Walgreens afterwards to peruse the cosmetics, and then went back to work. No sweat.
A lot of docs will recommend 800mg ibprofen an hour before the procedure just in case, but it is totally up to you.
Good luck!!
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December 20th, 2011, 09:35 PM
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I took motrin before mine (per my RE recommendations). But I agree with Melissa, a slight pinch and some light cramping and spotting, but not bad at all. I went back to work afterward.
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December 21st, 2011, 07:00 AM
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Little tiny fast pinch and then two mild cramps that last abut 2 seconds. The entire proceedure lasted about 15 seconds total. No worries. I still would take the 800 mg of Advil though just to make it super comfortable like we are explaining.
Good Luck. You really have nothing to worry about.
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http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/35d578
Me (42) DH(32) - ttc our first together-I have 13yr old DS
Cycles 1-6 = BFN
Cycle 7 SA results abnormal morphologhy, 50 mg clomid = BFN
Cycle 8 sonogramn normal 50 mg clomid + trigger = BFN
Cycle 9 SA results abnormal morphology and motility. Count 200 mill, 100mg clomid + trigger = BFN
Cycle 10 natural = BFN
Cycle 11 hsg tubes clear, natural + trigger+iui = BFN
Cycle 12 repronex + trigger + 2 iui = BFN
Cycle 13 natural ovaries to stimulated for more meds = BFN 
Cycle 14 natural cycle - planning ivf/icsi/donor egg in Oct  =BFN 
Cycle 15 natural cycle - searching for donor = BFN
Cycle 16 natural cycle = I am sure it will be BFN
Cycle 17 natural cycle with Acupuncture =
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December 21st, 2011, 11:08 AM
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:hugs: Hope you guys are feeling better soon. I tripped down the stairs 3.5 weeks ago and broke my foot, they are dangerous!
As for the HSG, I've had two and both times I drove myself home(first time was a 5 minute drive, second time an hour drive and I actually went in to work after). I take the suggested motrin before and tylenol after and they aren't bad. For me the worst part is getting through my cervix because my cervix and uterus are tipped. The cramping afterward isn't pleasant, but its not awful. Make sure you take your own pad for afterwards, my hospitals have always had the gigantic diaper like ones and i hate those, lol.
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2006-2012 6 years of NTNP, TTC, TTCMA, Losses, Surgeries, and Diagnoses.
RPL and Genetic Tests came back 100% normal
No known reason for our losses.
50+ cycles of heartbreak, loss, and the hated waiting.
RE Reconsult 4/26-Done
Cycle 52- letrozole, trigger, & DS IUI- ???
Follie Scan 5/21: 1x16mm, 1x7mm, 5x6mm or less
Follie Scan 5/23: 1x21 mm, 1x14mm, 5x7mm or less
Trigger 5/23 10,000 IU
IUI 5/24- count was excellent, perfect timing.
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December 21st, 2011, 04:11 PM
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Thanks ladies! It's comforting to know that I won't be in extreme pain afterwards. I'll have a 45 minute drive home so I didn't want to take any chances if I was going to be in a ton of pain. But, now I can go without Jesse being there, so that's good!
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December 22nd, 2011, 09:56 AM
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Shasta - after my HSG was over I didn't have any cramping or anything. It was like it didn't even happen. I hope you have the same results.
Good luck!
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Gretchen
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/35d578
Me (42) DH(32) - ttc our first together-I have 13yr old DS
Cycles 1-6 = BFN
Cycle 7 SA results abnormal morphologhy, 50 mg clomid = BFN
Cycle 8 sonogramn normal 50 mg clomid + trigger = BFN
Cycle 9 SA results abnormal morphology and motility. Count 200 mill, 100mg clomid + trigger = BFN
Cycle 10 natural = BFN
Cycle 11 hsg tubes clear, natural + trigger+iui = BFN
Cycle 12 repronex + trigger + 2 iui = BFN
Cycle 13 natural ovaries to stimulated for more meds = BFN
Cycle 14 natural cycle - planning ivf/icsi/donor egg in Oct =BFN
Cycle 15 natural cycle - searching for donor = BFN
Cycle 16 natural cycle = I am sure it will be BFN
Cycle 17 natural cycle with Acupuncture =
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December 22nd, 2011, 02:58 PM
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Expecting our 1st 10-2012
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Good luck! When is your hsg scheduled for? I've never had one so I can't offer any input, sorry. But it sounds like it is a pretty common thing since so many of you have had one.
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December 23rd, 2011, 11:42 AM
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It hasn't been scheduled yet. I just had AF come today so I called the office to get everything set up. They are going to do it between cycle day 5-10 so sometime soon along with day 3 blood work (that will most likely be done on Monday).
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December 27th, 2011, 06:55 AM
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Super Mommy
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Mine was CD7. They do them before CD10 so it doesn't disrupt any chances of BFP for that current cycle. I bet yours will be this week in the next couple of days. Good Luck.
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Gretchen
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/35d578
Me (42) DH(32) - ttc our first together-I have 13yr old DS
Cycles 1-6 = BFN
Cycle 7 SA results abnormal morphologhy, 50 mg clomid = BFN
Cycle 8 sonogramn normal 50 mg clomid + trigger = BFN
Cycle 9 SA results abnormal morphology and motility. Count 200 mill, 100mg clomid + trigger = BFN
Cycle 10 natural = BFN
Cycle 11 hsg tubes clear, natural + trigger+iui = BFN
Cycle 12 repronex + trigger + 2 iui = BFN
Cycle 13 natural ovaries to stimulated for more meds = BFN
Cycle 14 natural cycle - planning ivf/icsi/donor egg in Oct =BFN
Cycle 15 natural cycle - searching for donor = BFN
Cycle 16 natural cycle = I am sure it will be BFN
Cycle 17 natural cycle with Acupuncture =
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December 27th, 2011, 08:49 AM
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With Faith
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Mine was like an intense pap. Not too painful, just uncomfortable. Lots of leaking dye after. I took an Aleve before and it helped. I drove myself.
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Me-38 DH-38. TTC #1 since August 2009
2/2011 - IUI + Femara + HCG trigger and Progesterone injection BFN
3/2011 - IUI + Femara + HCG trigger and Progesterone injection
4/2011 - not doing IUI - DH out of town
5/2011 - IUI with Femara and HCG trigger. In hospital due to infection from IUI.
Took a break from all meds this summer.
9/2011: - Start with new RE - testing begins.
10/2011: - Hysteroscopy - determine tubes are blocked.
10/2011 : - Laparoscopy - clip blocked tubes, determine right ovary is adhered to pelvic wall, cut adhesions
11/24/2011: IVF cycle #1 begins. Start stims.
12/2/2011: End stims. HCG trigger.
12/4/2011: Egg Retrieval. 9 eggs, only 1 embryo.
12/7/2011: Transfer.
12/20/2011: IVF #1 failed.
1/16/2012: IVF #2 first scan
"Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible." Matt. 19:26
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December 27th, 2011, 02:52 PM
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Just had my HSG today! It really was nothing. The only problem they ran into was that my cervix was tilted, so they had to apply some pressure to get my cervix to move so they could insert the catheter. It was just a little pinch, felt them blow up the balloon which was very interesting to feel, and then some cramping as the dye was inserted. But, they said my fallopian tubes look beautiful and it doesn't look like they have any blockages in them. So yay!!!!
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December 27th, 2011, 02:57 PM
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POAS Queen
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Congratulations on such a positive result! I'm thrilled for your news!! 
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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 27th, 2011, 03:02 PM
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Oh also, I have my sono scheduled for Thursday. 
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December 27th, 2011, 03:57 PM
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woot! that is great news!
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My Blog
2006-2012 6 years of NTNP, TTC, TTCMA, Losses, Surgeries, and Diagnoses.
RPL and Genetic Tests came back 100% normal
No known reason for our losses.
50+ cycles of heartbreak, loss, and the hated waiting.
RE Reconsult 4/26-Done
Cycle 52- letrozole, trigger, & DS IUI- ???
Follie Scan 5/21: 1x16mm, 1x7mm, 5x6mm or less
Follie Scan 5/23: 1x21 mm, 1x14mm, 5x7mm or less
Trigger 5/23 10,000 IU
IUI 5/24- count was excellent, perfect timing.
Beta 6/11-?
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December 27th, 2011, 04:08 PM
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Bébé Cowgirl
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yay that's great news!
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December 28th, 2011, 01:54 PM
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Super Mommy
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good great news! I am glad it wasn't to bad for you. Sono is a cake walk.
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Gretchen
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/35d578
Me (42) DH(32) - ttc our first together-I have 13yr old DS
Cycles 1-6 = BFN
Cycle 7 SA results abnormal morphologhy, 50 mg clomid = BFN
Cycle 8 sonogramn normal 50 mg clomid + trigger = BFN
Cycle 9 SA results abnormal morphology and motility. Count 200 mill, 100mg clomid + trigger = BFN
Cycle 10 natural = BFN
Cycle 11 hsg tubes clear, natural + trigger+iui = BFN
Cycle 12 repronex + trigger + 2 iui = BFN
Cycle 13 natural ovaries to stimulated for more meds = BFN
Cycle 14 natural cycle - planning ivf/icsi/donor egg in Oct =BFN
Cycle 15 natural cycle - searching for donor = BFN
Cycle 16 natural cycle = I am sure it will be BFN
Cycle 17 natural cycle with Acupuncture =
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December 28th, 2011, 02:33 PM
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Sounds like things are moving right along!! That is awesome. Glad it wasn't too painful for you. Sorry to ask; I feel like I should know this by now but what is a sono?
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December 28th, 2011, 08:15 PM
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A Sono is where they put a catheter inside your uterus and insert water to check for masses like polyps, fibroids, etc. The water makes it easy to see if anything is in there. You never know, i could possibly still have some fetal tissue left over from my miscarriage (highly unlikely though!) and that may be the reason why I haven't been able to get pregnant.
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December 28th, 2011, 08:49 PM
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Sorry to hear about your foot. Hope it heals soon.
As for the HSG, I didn't feel any pain although mine was done with just saline.
I didn't have any cramps either. I just felt the push of the saline flooding, but no pain.
Good luck!
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