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Camille417Camille417
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Hi, My name is Camille and I'm sort of new here. I lurk on occasion, but I had a question as to whether you guys here think that this is the board I should be on. I'm 39 and TTC my third. I had my 1st at 35 my DS on 3/4/08 and then had 2 M/C then got PG with my DD and had her on 6/29/10. We weren't trying too hard since about October 2011 but then got PG in December of 2011 and found out it wasn't viable in the next week. So I don't know if I have any fertility problems yet since I'm getting older now but talked to my OB about it and he told me to hold off and try to get PG naturally after my next Cycle. But he did prescribe me Letrozole for when he thinks I might need to use it and going to get some lab work done too if I don't get PG while actively TTC in the next 2 months. BTW does anyone here know anything about Letrozole. Sorry this is a bit long but would like to be welcomed or let known if I'm in the wrong place. Thanks!
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Re: New here and have a ? about if this is the right board for me.

  • MelleTXMelleTX member

    This is absolutely the right place for you. Welcome. Some women on this board have more challenges getting pregnant than others, but we are not the Infertility board. However, most will advice against taking any sort of fertility meds without being closely monitored by an RE. Although most OB/GYNs will prescribe Clomid or Femara pretty easily.

    Letrozole is generic Femara, which is a cancer blocking agent used off label to stimulate the ovaries for ovulation. Same thing as Clomid, basically. Not sure why you would need it since you were able to get pregnant fairly quickly the last time. 

    I would start with some bloodwork on day 3 or your cycle to test your hormone levels which will be the best indicator of your ovarian reserve. 

    Best of luck to you. I hoe your stay with us is short and sweet! 

    Single Mother by Choice. Life didn't work out the way I planned so I did it on my own. IUI #s 1-3, unmedicated = BFN, IUI #s 4-6, 50mg Clomid, Ovidrel = BFN IVF #1: 23R, 20M, 17F. 5 day transfer 2 blasts. 2 Snowbabies BFP 6dp5dt, Beta #1 7dp5dt = 58, Beta #2 9dp5dt = 114, Beta #3 10dp5dt = 187 1st Ultrasound = 5/3, not much to see yet. 2nd Ultrasound = 5/17, TWINS!!! Hospital Bed Rest at 32 weeks due to pre-ecclampsia and severe edema. Audrey Grace, 5lbs9oz, & Lydia Louise, 6lbs, born via emergency c-section on 12/6/12 at 36w1d My IVF Journey
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  • kat1221kat1221 member

    I don't have experience with meds but wanted to say hello and welcome.

     I hope your stay is short and sweet.

     

    BTW-I lived in Austin for 11 years:)

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  • Camille417Camille417
    Thanks girls, for the warm welcome. I love it here...
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  • AbeilleAbeille member

    Welcome.

    I also don't advise taking fertility meds without the care of an RE.  I'm sorry for your loss and I hope your stay here is short.

     

    Me: 38, PCOS/ DH: 37

    DD born 12.21.09, conceived w/ injects and IUI



    TTC#2 since Nov 2011

    BFP 2.6.12 m/c 6w5d | BFP 5.25.12 c/p

    -Back to the RE-

    3 medicated IUIs, all BFN

    -Taking a break from treatment-

    BFP 11.20.12 ~ EDD 7.28.13

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  • happywifemomofonehappywifemomofone member

    Welcome to the board!  Ladies here are friendly and helpful.  Some come and go quickly, many of us have been here much longer than we'd like.  But, if I cann't be on Pg after 35.....then, I'm happy to be around this great group of ladies!

    TTC since 10/09 Me-43 DH-44 RE and testing 10/10-11/10, Recommending IVF 1/11 New RE AMA and DOR-DH low motility IVF #1.1 cancelled 3/11 due to poor response IVF #1.2 May 2011, one perfect 8-cell embryo, 3dt-BFN, IVF #2.1 Converted to IUI d/t poor response. New RE 9/2011. IVF 2.2 completed using HGH,EPP,DHEA, Q-10 and accupuncture. Transferred one 8-cell, grade one embryo on 10/19. BFP 10/31/11 Chemical pregancy on 11/2/11. Started stims for IVF #3, our final try, on 12-2-11. ET on 12/18. Transferred 3 Grade A embryos-BFFN Planning DE IVF, late March/early April- Donors ER expected to be 4/2-4/4. PAIF/SAIF welcome
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  • Camille417Camille417
    Thanks so much for the info, you sound very educated about all this. My OB is also one of the top fertility specialists in Texas so I also feel blessed that he will be able to help if I do need it.
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  • owlprofowlprof member
    Welcome!  I don't know anything about Letrozole, but I wanted to say hello; it is nice to see another Austin gal on the board! I am in Philadelphia currently but lived in Austin for 9 years and am moving back in 4.5 months. May I ask what OBGYN practice you are with? 
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  • JK2727JK2727
    Welcome! I too am new to the board and will be starting Letrozole next month. Good luck to you. 
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  • LlamamamaLlamamama member
    imagehappywifemomofone:

    Welcome to the board!  Ladies here are friendly and helpful.  Some come and go quickly, many of us have been here much longer than we'd like.  But, if I cann't be on Pg after 35.....then, I'm happy to be around this great group of ladies!

    THIS exactly!  :)  Welcome to the group!

    Me: 40 Dh: 41, TTC since August 2009, began Acupuncture and Herbs Sept 2011, began Temping and Charting Nov 2011. image
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  • Camille417Camille417
    Thanks, this is something to think about. My OB/GYN is Dr. Reue who is part of the OB/GYN group of Austin at Seton Medical Tower. That said it is a Catholic hospital so depending on your views, this may or may not be the place for some. I'm not Catholic by any means but I am spiritual and have a lot of trust when it comes to my OB. He seems very educated and hasn't steered me wrong yet.
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  • owlprofowlprof member

    imageCamille417:
    Thanks, this is something to think about. My OB/GYN is Dr. Reue who is part of the OB/GYN group of Austin at Seton Medical Tower. That said it is a Catholic hospital so depending on your views, this may or may not be the place for some. I'm not Catholic by any means but I am spiritual and have a lot of trust when it comes to my OB. He seems very educated and hasn't steered me wrong yet.

    I'm with them as well, although with a different doctor.  Love them!

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