AW: What I found in my bed this morning (or, TTCAL problems)

HeyMrsPotter · March 2014

This morning I moved my pillow to get the dog to wake up (yes, he sleeps in the bed), and guess what rolled out from the bunched up bedding? It was a progesterone suppository capsule. Thank god the dog wasn't actually on it, so it didn't melt. It was just a little bit misshapen.

How did this get here? Does this mean I missed a dose?

I'm supposed to use them at bedtime and also 10 min before I get out of bed in the morning. My best guess is that at some point in the past 4 days (when I last changed the sheets), I must have taken one out of the bottle on my night stand and then drifted off or back to sleep before inserting it. Pretty sure this didn't happen today or yesterday because I distinctly remember taking my doses then. So, my RE says there's nothing I should do about it at this point. All I can do is wonder and hope I didn't do any harm with the potentially missed dose.

Since starting to TTCAL, I've often woken up with my thermometer in my hand or under my pillow. No big deal. But waking up with unused, and potentially messy, meds rolling around in my sheets? This is really not OK!

Frenchteachermama · March 2014

I just LOL out loud at work!!!

MrsG80inTN · March 2014

Ugh! Not fun... I'm sorry... I feel like your RE's response was a little unfair. Hoping that your brain will be able to stay sane despite the potential missed dose. Maybe somehow you grabbed two and only insert one.

ToriGirl2014 · March 2014

I have done this before!!

Usually I know the second I pee in the morning. If there is no gunk in the toilet, it means I fell asleep before inserting. This is my fail-safe to ensure I don't miss a dose.

rmpar29 · March 2014

I'm sorry that this happened. I've questioned myself too on whether or not I took medication, or put in my Progesterone. It just sucks! I'm sure one dose is going to be OK though. I have everything crossed for you!

HeyMrsPotter · March 2014

MrsG80inTN said:

Ugh! Not fun... I'm sorry... I feel like your RE's response was a little unfair. Hoping that your brain will be able to stay sane despite the potential missed dose. Maybe somehow you grabbed two and only insert one.

Oh, my RE didn't say the part about "All I can do is wonder..." That's my added thought. They just said that if I did miss a dose it was likely early enough in the 2WW to not have much effect. I am hoping you're right, that maybe I just forgot about taking this one out of the bottle and that I did still insert one.

I'm trying not to worry too much. I haven't had any bleeding or anything to make me think that AF is coming due to not enough progesterone. So that's good, I guess.

HeyMrsPotter · March 2014

ToriGirl2014 said:

I have done this before!!
Usually I know the second I pee in the morning. If there is no gunk in the toilet, it means I fell asleep before inserting. This is my fail-safe to ensure I don't miss a dose.

I'm glad you mentioned this! The mess has definitely been present all week. I would have noticed if it wasn't. So I can probably assume I didn't miss it.

MrsG80inTN · March 2014

Ok. I feel a little better then :-) I wanted to TP your RE if that was the case for causing you to worry. It seems like it would be early enough in the 2WW to me. Take a deep breath. FX for you.

HeyMrsPotter · March 2014

Birch113 said:

You poor thing! Is there any way for you to count back based on how many are left to know if that one was an extra? ((Hugs))

That's an idea, too. I've had the bottle for a few months, so it'd take some figuring, but it might give me extra peace of mind. Thanks!

buggirl72 · March 2014

(((hugs))) and I'm sorry you are worrying. My first thought was in line with your REs - it was so early in your 2WW that it should not cause a problem, and, more importantly, you already continued with your normal dosing. Trust your RE on this one

heathersf11 · April 2014

I had no idea that progesterone was taken in suppository form. I'm glad you found it before it melted, and that your dog didn't try to eat it.

HeyMrsPotter · April 2014

HeatherSF11 said:

I had no idea that progesterone was taken in suppository form. I'm glad you found it before it melted, and that your dog didn't try to eat it.

Yes, the things we learn about one another here on TTCAL, right? I know it comes in other forms too but I think the vaginal suppository is really common. And, yes, glad he didn't eat it. That would be an awkward call to the vet.

Thanks, all, for the reassurance. I am really thinking all is ok. At this point I'm laughing at myself more than I am worried.

LesliW · April 2014

Oh no!!! No helpful advice to offer but ((hugs))!! I've woken up with the thermometer in my hair and went to work with a wondofo stuck on my scrubs, but that's it!

jenkellen · April 2014

Oh man! I think I messed up a day my first cycle and my luteal phase still was a decent length.

BackstreetPixie · April 2014

I don't have any advice as. I have not done this sort of medicine before but just wanna say ::hugs:: and hope you didn't miss a dose and try not to worry, worrying is never good for you.

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