And so the testing begins....

Tweeks23 · July 2013

I met with my Dr. today and he is sending me to a fertility Dr. for testing. I have an appointment in 2 weeks for my consult. He said something about doing blood tests to check my hormone levels, then an u/s to check my tubes and a few other tests. The appointment was a blur. Of course I cried b/c I'm a big baby but I'm looking forward to finding out if something is wrong.

I know most of you have been to a fertility Dr. What was your first appointment like?

nicole mackenzie · July 2013

What led you to a specialist?

Rocknroll64 · July 2013

I don't think most of us have been to a fertility doctor. What makes you say that?

sueann911 · July 2013

If the RE is smart he will diagnose you with impatience.

Rejufsovelem · July 2013

nicole mackenzie:
What led you to a specialist?

This, why did your doctor refer you to a specialist? I only ask because most cases they wait at least a year before referring.

TeeJ526 · July 2013

I'm curious about seeing a specialist so soon as well. Did you see a specialist with for the conception of your other 2 children? My doc wants to refer me to a RE after 6 months because of my history with Endo and even I'm giving her the side eye.

thatmissamanda · July 2013

I just wanted to wish you good luck again. Were you able to get all your questions answered?

TeeJ526 · July 2013

GhostMonkey:
TeeJ526:
I'm curious about seeing a specialist so soon as well. Did you see a specialist with for the conception of your other 2 children? My doc wants to refer me to a RE after 6 months because of my history with Endo and even I'm giving her the side eye.
She did not. I don't question your doctor's suggestion though. Most want their endo patients pregnant or on the pill.

Hmmm... Now I really am curious as to why the OP is seeing a specialist so soon. As for me, I was just hoping she wasn't serious because I'm only on month 4 since stopping BC and TTC. But it is what it is. Thanks for confirming that my doc is giving good advice.

sister13 · July 2013

TeeJ526:
I'm curious about seeing a specialist so soon as well. Did you see a specialist with for the conception of your other 2 children?

If I recall, she first posted under A.C.Soup!! and was panicking immediately because she conceived sooooo very quickly with her first two (first month maybe?). Then called everyone mean and bitchy and started several new threads trying to apologize. OP, are you charting?

From my internet stranger perspective, your anxiety level with routine TTC seems excessive.

TeeJ526 · July 2013

sister13:
TeeJ526:
I'm curious about seeing a specialist so soon as well. Did you see a specialist with for the conception of your other 2 children?
If I recall, she first posted under A.C.Soup!! and was panicking immediately because she conceived sooooo very quickly with her first two (first month maybe?).  Then called everyone mean and bitchy and started several new threads trying to apologize.  OP, are you charting?
From my internet stranger perspective, your anxiety level with routine TTC seems excessive. 

Oh yes! I remember that now. Thanks!

bumpuser1282882 · July 2013

sister13:
TeeJ526:
I'm curious about seeing a specialist so soon as well. Did you see a specialist with for the conception of your other 2 children?
If I recall, she first posted under A.C.Soup!! and was panicking immediately because she conceived sooooo very quickly with her first two (first month maybe?). Then called everyone mean and bitchy and started several new threads trying to apologize. OP, are you charting?
From my internet stranger perspective, your anxiety level with routine TTC seems excessive.

Yep, I remember her. I was wondering if anyone else did too.

Tweeks23 · July 2013

First of all, it was not a post and run. Today is my hubby's birthday and I had his whole family over for dinner. We have been "trying" since January but I've been tracking my cycles for over a year now. I have a short LP and short cycles. I'm charting and shared those with my Dr. today and he agreed I have a LPD. My Dr. told me after 6 months of actively trying he would talk to me about testing. Yes, my boys were conceived on our first try and I was very lucky. My thyroid has been acting up which the Dr. said can also cause short cycles and short LP. I've also had two c- sections which they said could lead to scar tissue so they are going to do an u/s to check.

I thought this was a place to come for support?

Tweeks23 · July 2013

Rejufsovelem:
nicole mackenzie:
What led you to a specialist?

This, why did your doctor refer you to a specialist? I only ask because most cases they wait at least a year before referring.

My Dr.d told my that Clomid would help with my LPD but that he would rather me get my hormones and tubes checked before putting me on something I may not need.

Tweeks23 · July 2013

thatmissamanda:
I just wanted to wish you good luck again. Were you able to get all your questions answered?

Thanks for being so sweet.

Tweeks23 · July 2013

sister13:
TeeJ526:
I'm curious about seeing a specialist so soon as well. Did you see a specialist with for the conception of your other 2 children?
If I recall, she first posted under A.C.Soup!! and was panicking immediately because she conceived sooooo very quickly with her first two (first month maybe?). Then called everyone mean and bitchy and started several new threads trying to apologize. OP, are you charting?
From my internet stranger perspective, your anxiety level with routine TTC seems excessive.

I couldn't change my info on my other name from 4 years ago, so I had to change it. I knew I was lucky with conceiving so easily the first time around but a lot has changed since I had my little one. My health has been up and down and so has my anxiety.

This is a board about trying to conceive, whether not its been one month or two years, first baby or fifth we are all here for the same reason. It wouldn't hurt to be a little more kind to people. Some of you are so nice and some of you are just mean girls. This is a place to go for guidance and support, not rude comments that are hurtful.

cwuredhot · July 2013

ACSoup:
I'm charting and shared those with my Dr. today and he agreed I have a LPD. My Dr. told me after 6 months of actively trying he would talk to me about testing. Yes, my boys were conceived on our first try and I was very lucky.

Soup - My Dr told me the same thing. Try for 6 months and if no luck come see him. I hope everything is ok for you when you blood work and u/s comes back. GL!

sunlavender · July 2013

ACSoup:
This is a place to go for guidance and support, not rude comments that are hurtful.

People come to this board for a variety of reasons. Those reasons may or may not be the ones you listed above.

Tweeks23 · July 2013

sunlavender:
ACSoup:
This is a place to go for guidance and support, not rude comments that are hurtful.
People come to this board for a variety of reasons. Those reasons may or may not be the ones you listed above.

I think its safe to say people don't come on here just for the snarky comments or to get flamed . Some people have been on here longer than others so they have a seniority attitude but we all started out here as newbies and I'm sure ya'll didn't like getting the rude comments either.

Milagros315 · July 2013

ACSoup:
First of all, it was not a post and run. Today is my hubby's birthday and I had his whole family over for dinner. We have been "trying" since January but I've been tracking my cycles for over a year now. I have a short LP and short cycles. I'm charting and shared those with my Dr. today and he agreed I have a LPD. My Dr. told me after 6 months of actively trying he would talk to me about testing. Yes, my boys were conceived on our first try and I was very lucky. My thyroid has been acting up which the Dr. said can also cause short cycles and short LP. I've also had two c- sections which they said could lead to scar tissue so they are going to do an u/s to check.
I thought this was a place to come for support?

Didn't you say, just a few days ago, that this was your first month charting? Am I reading that wrong?

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/75316654.aspx

I'm sorry for being an assshole, but it's easier to help people when they're being honest.

Tweeks23 · July 2013

sunlavender:
ACSoup:
This is a place to go for guidance and support, not rude comments that are hurtful.
People come to this board for a variety of reasons. Those reasons may or may not be the ones you listed above.

Was skimming through your blog. Why are you on progesterone? It gives me pregnancy symptoms and I hate it. Emotional, tired, sore boobs!

Tweeks23 · July 2013

Milagros315:
ACSoup:
First of all, it was not a post and run. Today is my hubby's birthday and I had his whole family over for dinner. We have been "trying" since January but I've been tracking my cycles for over a year now. I have a short LP and short cycles. I'm charting and shared those with my Dr. today and he agreed I have a LPD. My Dr. told me after 6 months of actively trying he would talk to me about testing. Yes, my boys were conceived on our first try and I was very lucky. My thyroid has been acting up which the Dr. said can also cause short cycles and short LP. I've also had two c- sections which they said could lead to scar tissue so they are going to do an u/s to check.
I thought this was a place to come for support?
Didn't you say, just a few days ago, that this was your first month charting? Am I reading that wrong?
https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/75316654.aspx
I'm sorry for being an assshole, but it's easier to help people when they're being honest.

This was my first month charting for an entire month. I had started charting months ago and my little one was getting up twice a night and my big one was getting up at 5am so I wasn't getting a solid 3 hrs ever so I had to stop charting. I've been using OPK's also and was tracking it that way. My cycles have been clock work for 11 months now...same thing every month!

Tweeks23 · July 2013

GhostMonkey:
ACSoup:
First of all, it was not a post and run. Today is my hubby's birthday and I had his whole family over for dinner. We have been "trying" since January but I've been tracking my cycles for over a year now. I have a short LP and short cycles. I'm charting and shared those with my Dr. today and he agreed I have a LPD. My Dr. told me after 6 months of actively trying he would talk to me about testing. Yes, my boys were conceived on our first try and I was very lucky. My thyroid has been acting up which the Dr. said can also cause short cycles and short LP. I've also had two c- sections which they said could lead to scar tissue so they are going to do an u/s to check.
I thought this was a place to come for support?
So instead of focusing on getting your thyroid under control which would be the intelligent thing to do and would require less invasive testing, your doctor thinks you need thousands of dollars in testing and fertility drugs.
I hope insurance doesn't cover a penny of testing you for impatience due to your doctor's stupidity.
I don't support stupid and impatient.

I'm working on getting my thyroid under control which I have been for months. They suggested putting me on clomid for my LPD but he thinks it would be smart for them to check my tubes for scar tissue since its common for people who have had multiple c-sections.

Tweeks23 · July 2013

GhostMonkey:
Milagros315:
ACSoup:
First of all, it was not a post and run. Today is my hubby's birthday and I had his whole family over for dinner. We have been "trying" since January but I've been tracking my cycles for over a year now. I have a short LP and short cycles. I'm charting and shared those with my Dr. today and he agreed I have a LPD. My Dr. told me after 6 months of actively trying he would talk to me about testing. Yes, my boys were conceived on our first try and I was very lucky. My thyroid has been acting up which the Dr. said can also cause short cycles and short LP. I've also had two c- sections which they said could lead to scar tissue so they are going to do an u/s to check.
I thought this was a place to come for support?
Didn't you say, just a few days ago, that this was your first month charting? Am I reading that wrong?
https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/75316654.aspx
I'm sorry for being an assshole, but it's easier to help people when they're being honest.
Oh, is this the same doctor? Yeah, your doctor is a fuvcking moron. Get a new one. And not an RE. A GP or an OB will suffice.

My appointment today was with a different Dr. in the practice.

sueann911 · July 2013

I love watching people try I cover their lies. You can just see them sweating like a hoar in church.

sunlavender · July 2013

ACSoup:

I think its safe to say people don't come on here just for the snarky comments or to get flamed . Some people have been on here longer than others so they have a seniority attitude but we all started out here as newbies and I'm sure ya'll didn't like getting the rude comments either.

I definitely stayed around for the snark. Do people like getting flamed? I have no idea, I imagine not. Is it necessary sometimes? Yes.

I have been here for over a year. Do I think I have a seniority attitude? No. I actually stay out of the thick of it most of the time. I'd like to think I give support to those ladies I've made friends with and offer advice and information to those who need it. But the "this board is a place for support" phrase really gets under my skin. Most of the time it's said by people with 10 posts who haven't made any connections/friendships with other ladies on this board. It's a you've got to give to get it type of situation.

ACSoup:

Was skimming through your blog. Why are you on progesterone? It gives me pregnancy symptoms and I hate it. Emotional, tired, sore boobs!

I'm on progesterone because my RE and I felt it was a good option given my history of heavy spotting before my period. I don't enjoy the side effects, but it is what it is.

sister13 · July 2013

ACSoup:
sister13:
TeeJ526:
I'm curious about seeing a specialist so soon as well. Did you see a specialist with for the conception of your other 2 children?
If I recall, she first posted under A.C.Soup!! and was panicking immediately because she conceived sooooo very quickly with her first two (first month maybe?). Then called everyone mean and bitchy and started several new threads trying to apologize. OP, are you charting?
From my internet stranger perspective, your anxiety level with routine TTC seems excessive.
I couldn't change my info on my other name from 4 years ago, so I had to change it. I knew I was lucky with conceiving so easily the first time around but a lot has changed since I had my little one. My health has been up and down and so has my anxiety.
This is a board about trying to conceive, whether not its been one month or two years, first baby or fifth we are all here for the same reason. It wouldn't hurt to be a little more kind to people. Some of you are so nice and some of you are just mean girls. This is a place to go for guidance and support, not rude comments that are hurtful.

I actually think people have been extremely tolerant and have laid off through a lot of self-centered posts.

There are lots of boards out there that have different vibes to them and everyone has to figure out the right fit for them. I only have experience with FF forums and TB. I happen to like both but understand the difference in Board tones.

You may notice, if you lurked more, there there are certain, predictable behaviors and posts that will get flamed on this board (nearly) every time. And I have to say that you just seem to have hit a lot of those triggers in a very short timeframe.

Without being snarky at all, with your level of questioning and what seems like a desire for "babydust" answers - you really might want to check out the FF forums if you want blind "support" and since honest but blunt answers seem to upset you a lot. But, that's for you to decide.

ETA: quote duplicated

Tweeks23 · July 2013

I like honesty, I think people can be honest and NICE at the same time.

Tweeks23 · July 2013

sueann911:
I love watching people try I cover their lies. You can just see them sweating like a hoar in church.

I'm not lying about anything. I've been nothing but honest and would just appreciate honest answer without all the snarky nonsense.

Tweeks23 · July 2013

GhostMonkey:
ACSoup:
I like honesty, I think people can be honest and NICE at the same time.
For the most part, people have been quite nice to you.
Telling you what you want to hear? No.

My original post was about testing done at the Dr.s offices and not ONE person answered my question. Instead I got "she got pregnant soooooo fast with her first two" and "i'm crazy for going to a fertility dr."...

Valancyy · July 2013

What reason would someone have for making up such a story?

I've been around these boards for years, mostly lurking, and have def. seen made up stories and lies. I just don't get that vibe from Soup.

(I could be wrong...)

Soup...sorry I can't answer any of your questions, I don't have any experience with what you asked about.

trebekastan · July 2013

Reading this thread I remembered why I don't do message boards unless I have to. If you are the type of person that has 50,000 + posts, SPEND MORE TIME WITH YOUR KIDS! She asked for advice on something she didn't understand. You all are crazy to think you helped at all.

Valie18 · July 2013

lstrejcek:
Reading this thread I remembered why I don't do message boards unless I have to. If you are the type of person that has 50,000 + posts, SPEND MORE TIME WITH YOUR KIDS! She asked for advice on something she didn't understand. You all are crazy to think you helped at all.

THIS is your first post on TTGP. Poor choice.

TRS48 · July 2013

Hi hun-

I just wanted to wish you the best of luck. Don't worry about what a random internet message board has to [unsolicitedly] suggest about your medical needs, I'd trust my doctor over an internet forum any day of the week. And if you have a feeling that your doc IS jumping to testing too soon [as others have suggested], see another doctor for a 2nd opinion. I went to 3 different OBGYNs regarding my cervical issues just to be sure I wasn't being pushed into the most dire circumstances necessary and it turned out they all told me to do the same thing my original doctor suggested. It was a pain but it gave me reassurance. Not every doctor in this world is out to get people. Keep your head up and good luck! XO

Valie18 · July 2013

GhostMonkey:
Valie18:
lstrejcek:
Reading this thread I remembered why I don't do message boards unless I have to. If you are the type of person that has 50,000 + posts, SPEND MORE TIME WITH YOUR KIDS! She asked for advice on something she didn't understand. You all are crazy to think you helped at all.
THIS is your first post on TTGP. Poor choice.
Did you see her other 3 gems?
ETA: Especially the one on Natural Birth. And I'm allegedly the one with way too much time on my hands. Ha.

I'm checking them out now...

ETA: I see what you mean. The one about how much babies cost gets me - yikes!

trebekastan · July 2013

Exactly! People are bullies. You are going to hold it against me because I disagree with your comments. So if I ever needed advice, you wouldn't give me some because I think it's counterproductive to be rude to someone. If you think she's a fake, then don't respond.

trebekastan · July 2013

It probably isn't, because the FEW times I have tried to ask a legit question people attack and say hurtful things. When I was getting married, I asked the simple question if it would be okay to register for a Wii since it said that asking for games was allowed. The responses I got from theknot users was disgusting. Asking me if I was a child, why am I getting married if I think that's an appropriate gift, that I'm stupid... a simple no, I don't think that would be appropriate would suffice. Hoping other sites have a more civil discourse should I ever need it.

trebekastan · July 2013

Yes, twits like me often like to take advice from like minded people. Not someone on the opposite end of the spectrum. It's human nature.

janda426 · July 2013

Whenever someone says this is supposed to be a place for support, I picture all of us in metal fold up chairs sitting in a circle supporting each other

curlylocks3 · July 2013

janda426:
Whenever someone says this is supposed to be a place for support, I picture all of us in metal fold up chairs sitting in a circle supporting each other

I would much prefer comfy cushions to sit on. Please and thank you.

curlylocks3 · July 2013

gonzol:
curlylocks3:
janda426:
Whenever someone says this is supposed to be a place for support, I picture all of us in metal fold up chairs sitting in a circle supporting each other

I would much prefer comfy cushions to sit on. Please and thank you.
Me too. I'm not a fan of metal chairs. My azz is pretty boney, so it gets uncomfortable pretty quick. Or a bean bag.. Something like this.

How about a hammock?

curlylocks3 · July 2013

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