Well THAT was disappointing... (long)

zookbride

I'm pretty sure this cycle is a bust...what with my ever dropping temps. Hell, the Clomid even shortened my LP by a few days.

I know I have a lot of open circles...most of that was due to me waking up an hour before I normally temp (which to me usually doesn't make much of a difference) or my DH waking me up through the night. Either way, its bottomed out...and I've started cramping and getting a decreased appetite which always means AF is on her way.

My new plan is to do whatever it takes to get them to lower my TSH levels. I think I will go ahead with one more Clomid cycle...but we'll see how I feel come my next appointment.

But I know I want my TSH lower...and I've been researching and do have many of the symptoms. Plus it causes no or weak ovulation so it makes sense to me if they fix this hormonal imbalance maybe everything else would fix on its own.

Does that sound like a good plan? If they refuse to put me on medication...or bring my number down to between a 1 - 3 (mine's a 6.7 if you don't remember) I'm telling them I'm not doing any further treatment until its fixed. And if the RE office won't fix it, I'll go to my GP! This is MY body! I should have a say so in what is done to it. And really, should I be getting pregnant with a TSH that is clearly out of whack? I'm afraid that will cause problems of its own during pregnancy. ::sigh::

I'm so sorry to be long winded. I've just got a million emotions running through me right now (the main two being mad and upset) and I just needed to get some things off my chest.
::sigh::

jillmatheny

Ugh.  I'm so sorry.  I would definitely take charge about getting your TSH under control.  Mine was 4.5 when it was initially tested at the RE and they put me on meds right away.  It still raised, twice, up to 6.7, before we found the right one to keep it below 2.

You don't want to spend the time and money for another medicated cycle if your TSH is the thing that's making everything out of whack. 

And if it makes you feel any better, I feel the same exact way today.  BFN and cramps. IF sucks.

cutebride73

(((((hugs)))))  Sweetie, I am so, so sorry!!!  This is so disappointing.  I was so hoping this would by the cycle for you.  I don't even know what to say.  I guess the sliver of good news is that the clomid made you ovulate and much earlier than normal.  I don't think the shortened LP is bad either.  Having it at 17 days just drags out your cycle longer than it needs to be. 

I do agree that getting your TSH under control is very important.  It needs to be a priority and hopefully that RE willl see that.  I know you love your other dr's so maybe your OB or GP can work with you if the RE won't.  Of course, if that is the case, I would look into checking out that other RE. 

Again, hon, I am so, so sorry.  I was really hoping that things would be different for this cycle.  I'm here for you if you need to talk later.  More ((((hugs))))   

DariaDee

I'm so sorry. I agree you should insist on bringing your TSH down. When my RE first tested me, I was a 3.5 (which isn't even that high), but she insisted I go on a low does of synthroid to get it under 3. Good luck.

Temp356619000002780

I so sorry about the BFN! As for the TSH if you're RE refuses to fix it then you need a new RE. It is your body and it's up to you what treatment you want and what steps you want to take. My RE would never ignore my TSH and he would never make me do something I didn't feel comfortable with.

On the up side your whole cycle is much shorter... Huge hugs babe!! 

gymnst1013

(((hugs))) sweetie.  I'm so sorry

I do think that sounds like a good plan and it can be done.  You don't have far to go!

BBColt78

::hugs Zookie::

You are already a selfless mom, girl. You are ready to take those steps that you need to and have that healthy baby you deserve. I'm glad you are taking control! Let us know how it goes!

sideout510

Sorry to hear, but I agree with the others. You should try and get that TSH lowered, and hopefully everything else will fall into place! Keeping you in my thoughts!

candymack

You're your best advocate! You're right, it is your body! I am sorry, I hope things get sorted out for you!

zookbride

Thanks ladies! I've been a crabby cry baby today and hadn't really wanted to get back online, but I'm glad I did b/c you all made me feel better.

Cutebride, I almost called you this morning...but I was in such crying hysterics you wouldn't have understood anything I was saying! I may call tomorrow night after work if I get a chance, you always make me feel better. ((hugs))

Mari, yes, I do agree it is a good thing my cycle is much shorter...hard to be happy about right now, but I do know its a good thing! I'm still holding out hope for you dear! Oh and I didn't get a BFN, I saw the drop and decided not to waste a test. I haven't started bleeding yet so I'm expecting it tomorrow...

Thanks, ladies for you love and support, it means a lot! xoxo