Mid-cycle

Ok, I am CD13 and had my mid-cycle u/s this morning. I took clomid days 5-9, had a follicle on the right side this morning that was measuring at 20mm and I got my injection of Pregnyl. I will have sex over the next couple of days and start 400 mg of Prometrium on Friday. I go in for a pg test and then for a clomid check on 12/14. I am going to keep my fingers and everything else (except for my legs) crossed that it works this month. Clomid and everything else is making me look like I am going through puberty all over again and this time at the age of 35!

I bought a new elliptical (since my old one broke the beginning of the year). I got the Gold's Gym Cross Trainer 510 on clearance at Wal-Mart for $349. I got up this morning and used it for the first time since I bought it on Thursday and just got it put together yesterday. It definitely gave me a good workout. I was going to go get a nordic track that was on sale at Sears on Friday, but decided not to put forth that effort of being there at 4 am. Anyways, after extensive research on this one, I found that this brand is made by the same people that make Nordic Track, Weslo, ProForm, etc.... So, what can you do. I got the 2 year extended warranty for $30, so as long as I can loose some weight, then this will definitely serve its purpose.

Well, time to get back to work since I got in late this morning. I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends!!!! Now...time to get ready for Christmas! This year has gone waaaaayyyy too quick.

Take care.

Course of action...

Since you asked, I will tell you....

My course of action this cycle is same as my first with Dr. M.

I am taking clomid cd 5-9, go in for a mid-cycle u/s on 11/30 and will then get the Pregnyl. I will do it like crazy for a week, starting on 400 mg progesterone and go in 2 weeks later.

Wish I had more, but that is it!

I hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend!!! I am off to get my hair cut and colored....then I am starting the weekend!!!!

Take care and have a wonderful one!

updates...*UPDATED*

OK. So this cycle was a bust as far as following protocol with the clomid and injectables. J was going to be out of town during ovulation (based on previous clomid cycles), so I didn't do Clomid or the injectables. I had the HSG on 10/23 and everything looked "normal". I had my follow-up HSG appt. and an u/s on 10/30. Dr. M. said it looked like I had ovulated already even though my temp wasn't showing any signs of it. He said that I had no follicles on the right side and a few on the left side that we less than 10 mm. He said I had no CM, my lining was thick, and I had a normal amount of fluid.

So, here I am now. If you look at my chart, I got my dotted cross hairs on CD17, which would make me 17 dpo. However, I had a substantial dip on CD22, which could indicate that I actually ovulated then (putting me at 12 dpo) or it could be implantation dip. In any case, I took another cheap-o internet test this morning and it is still negative.

I am beginning to break out and have been a bit crampy so I am expecting to start any day now. I am watching for my temp to drop...

I hope that everyone is doing well!

Thanks for checking in Sara!!!!

Take care and will update in a few days when I have something a little more definite.

Update....

CD 1

Cycle 2 with Dr. M **UPDATED**

Well, went in for the blood work and then my appt. with Dr. M. My temp dropped that morning, so I was not hopeful at all. Blood work came back as I expected....negative!

So, we are on to cycle 2 (that kind of made me chuckle...wish this was only cycle 2, but I guess it is cycle 2 of a new regimen). Temp dropped even further this morning and I am a touch crampy right now. Since I have been on the progesterone, spotting will count as day 1, which I am not used to. I am generally full blown at the beginning. Anyway, I am a little crampy this evening and I think I saw a hint of pink earlier. So, if that is the case, then I will call Dr. M's office tomorrow and schedule an HSG and my u/s monitoring for this cycle.

So, we will see how it goes.... Not much more to report other than that.

Take care!

UPDATE (10/16/09)

I was right...started last night, so today is officially CD2. I am having my HSG on 10/23 and midcycle U/S on 10/27. I will take Clomid starting on Day 5 and will get the trigger of Pregnyl on the 27th assuming I have a good follie... Then another 2 week wait. You would think that this stupid 2WW would get easier with time. I think it actually gets worse.

Anyway....have a great weekend!

Absence...**Update**

Sorry for the absence, but things have been hectic and I really haven't been in the mood to update.

Well, we got the SA results back for J and they weren't good. He had plenty, just the motility sucked and apparently the morphology wasn't good either. Got a result of 3...

So...had an appt. with the RE this morning. Since I took clomid this month, I am going back on Wed. morning and if I have a good egg, then I am getting injected and we will do it like rabbits... We do that every month, but hopefully this will help us along. I will start taking progesterone and will go from there.

If this doesn't work, then we will look at IUI. If that doesn't work, then we will probably stop there because we just don't have the money to do IVF. Who knows though! I promise to start trying to update more now that I have an action plan...at least for the time being.

Well, time for me to get back to work. Thanks for the note Melissa!!!!

Take care everyone!

**UPDATE**

I went in this morning for my ultrasound. I had a 21mm follicle on the right side and a few small ones on the left (all under 10 mm), so Dr. M. gave me the trigger of Pregnyl. I will start prometrium on Saturday (400 mg/day) and then I go back on Oct. 14th for a pg test and clomid check. We will see how it goes from there.

Take care!

Update...

Well, I have had enough. I quit taking the Metformin last night. I was useless and could not function like I should.

I will take the clomid for another 2 cycles and then I am at the end of my clomid taking.

That is it for updates...

Yes, I was taking the ER. That is all that I have ever taken. I feel like a failure for giving up on it, but I couldn't function and it was making work extremely hard. I haven't had the nausea or headaches since 2 days after I quit taking it and I have to say that I feel about 90% better. Would be at 100% if it weren't for work!!!!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Let me just say...

Between the stress at work, the metformin, and the clomid....I don't think I can handle much more of the nausea and headaches. I never felt this bad during any of my pregnancies!

I am on day 10 of my cycle and ready to begin the bd marathon....bad thing is, I don't want to. I feel like shit and I feel like I am going to throw up constantly!!!!

Ok, enough complaining....it is time to get back to work. I am swamped and they just keep piling more and more shit on!!!

Take care. Miss you all!

So, it has been awhile since I have posted on here. Work has been extremely hectic and busy (which I love), but it hasn't left me a whole lot of time for things like this.

I am starting back on the whole clomid routine this month. I am taking metformin 1500 mg/day. I am having serious issues, but what can you do. I am also taking prenatals...

Well, that is about it. I am going to post a couple of pics on the other site....

Hope everyone is doing well. I sure do miss ya!

Take care.

I screwed up...

Ok, so on Saturday (day 3 of the Clomid) I forgot to take it! I did a quick google search on Sunday to see what they suggested. Well....it was to call your doctor. Right....like I was going to be talking to mine before today. It said that the doctor would advise to continue or not with it. I just decided not to worry about it and try again next month.

We will see. Hopefully I will be able to pull my head far enough out of my ass to see daylight and remember what the hell I am supposed to be doing.

Take care and Happy Monday!

Nothing new to report. Just popping in to say that I am starting back on Clomid this cycle. I am on cd4 today and will take my first dose tonight.

I hope everyone is doing good.

Take care!

Well, the Jillian Michaels video hasn't been doing much for me, but then again, I haven't used it like I should. After doing it for 2 days, my knee was hurting so bad, it was hard to walk up the stairs. I have had bad knees since track and basketball in high school. Maybe it is an excuse, but it hurt like hell.

I gave in a few weeks ago and bought a wii. Love that thing! It is a ton of fun. I finally found a wii fit on Sunday and bought it. That is a ton of fun. J and I were both amazed and how you could actually feel the strength and aerobic exercise after you did it. I got the little one the Diego Rescue Safari game and she absolutely loves it. It took her all of 15 mins before she was doing it on her own.

Well, I am on cd22/5 dpo and I am not feeling overly optimistic this month. I don't feel overly optimistic any months to be honest. I have 3 months left of clomid, so I think I am going to talk to my doctor and see if it is ok for me to do those. If I am not pg, at the end of the next 3 to 6 months, then I think I am going to quit trying. I know that is easier said than done, but that is where I am right now.

Well, that is about it for now....

Congrats to Ally and the family! Ava is a beautiful baby girl!!!!

Take care everyone and I pray that you are getting everything out of life that you deserve.

Well, I am now on cd3 and day 2 of the Met. I started it back this month. If I am lucky, it will help me lose a little extra weight.

I have started working out again. I quit in Sept. when our basement flooded and we had to pull up the tile. That was a frickin' mess! I have been going at it for about 3 1/2 weeks now. I get up at 5 am M - F and work out anywhere from 1/2 hour to 1 hour and 15 mins. I bought the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred video and she is kicking my ass. I had to lay off the last 2 days and just do the elliptical because my knees are killing me!

For anyone who is interested, I put some new pics of the little one up.

Take care!!!!!

Hello...

I really don't know why I keep this blog going, since I don't blog much anymore.



Here is a quick summary of my life right now:

1. We are still trying.

2. I just found out that my cousin's wife and my best friend are both pg again. My friends son is 16 mos now. I am happy for her, but a little jealous knowing that she tried for a full 3 months.

3. We went and had some family pics done the other day. I will post them on the other blog once I get them. It was a lot of fun.

4. J still isn't working. He has had 1 interview and has another next week. We found out that the one he did interview for is checking his references. That is good news. I am learning a LOT about the process since I have been sitting in on so many hiring committees lately at work.





Well, that is about it. I hope that this post finds everyone doing well.



Ally - I can't wait to see pics of your beautiful little girl! I can't believe that she is going to be here so soon.

Jenn - I hope all is going well on the home front and at work. The little ones are getting so big and they are absolutely precious.

Jamie - I pray that you will get the call any day now and that you will be holding Finn in your arms very soon!

Les - We need some kind of an update! How are you doing?

Melissa - We need an update on you and the baby. Pics would be good too ;)

Sara - I keep hoping and praying that you will be blessed with #2 very soon.

Take care!