Trouble TTC

Implantation cramping... or just gas? I remember being normal once :)

Alright ladies,

I am day 8 post ovulation....  sitting on the couch trying to study for my college courses (goodness I wish I had finished college in my 20s!),   after working 50+ hours this week.... and all I can think about it this sweet little cramping I have right now.  We are day 8 post ovulation... could it be?   :P

Then the paranoia sets in.  Can I actually "will" myself to have cramps now? lol...  what if I am pregnant,  right in this moment?   I should probably stop setting my laptop on my lap...shouldn't let that area get too hot right?  OMG,  I ate a hot dog yesterdy.   The things that go through my head amaze me!

Maybe it was just gas.    Or perhaps something amazing just happened.  Surely I have "jinxed it"  now by posting here.   Either way,  although I don't post all that often,  I can't tell you how important this community is for me.  

Happy Friday ladies!! 


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TTC since 2012
Me 35, DH 32 -DH SA all clear
8/97 severe perotinitis infection as a result of ruptured appendix. poss abdomen/tube scarring
1/12 HSG all clear!
2/12 Multiple fibroids diagnosed,  2 submucosal
3/14 Hashimoto diagnosed, began treatment
3/14 first RE appointment
5/14 successful lapriscopic myomectomy via power morcellation
as of 7/14.....not so patiently waiting
poss IUI/IVF fall 2014
  BIG Surprise BFP Aug 2014!


Re: Implantation cramping... or just gas? I remember being normal once :)

  • You are in good company... The amount of time I have spent analyzing cramps is embarrassing. I had sinus trouble (allergies causing dizziness, made worse by pms) and spent an equal amount of time playing the "pregnant or pollen?" game for a few months. :) Fingers crossed for you!
    Me (33), PCOS. Bloodwork normal, AMH slightly high, HSG clear 
    DH (40) SA good 
    Trying since 1/2012, RE 6/2014 
    Letrozole & TI June 2014-September 2014 -BFN
    October 2014 - IUI #1, lertozole - BFN
    November 2014 - IUI cancelled due to holiday, TI & Lertozole - BFN
    December 2014 - TI 
    January 2015 - IUI #2 - ?

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  • Fingers crosses....like they said you are not along I analized every little twinge my body does and I hate it!!!... good luck
  • Lol I have wondered if I willed myself to have cramps too hehe. GL!

    Me: 32  DH: 33  Married: March 2004

    July 2006: started TTC
    2008: HSG (normal), couple rounds of clomid through gyno
    2008 - 2010: dragging my feet out of fear and procrastination
    October 2010: first consultation with RE, dx PCOS and fibroids (DH slightly low count/motility)
    Oct. 2010 - Dec. 2012:  In DENIAL! avoided the issue because I was scared of surgery
    January 2013: returned to RE, fibroids grew significantly
    February 2013: second HSG, fibroids pushed on tubes which blocked them somewhat
    March 2013: MRI to determine what type of surgery may be necessary

    July 29, 2013: fibroids (5) removed via robotic laparascopy
    August 2013 - Nov 2013 : benched due to recent surgery

    IUI #1, Dec. 24, 2013, BFN 
    IUI #2, Jan. 25, 2014, BFN
    IUI #3, Feb. 25, 2014  BFN
    IUI #4 canceled due to lack of response to letrozole
    IUI #4.1 April 28, 2014, BFN

    May 16, 2014: wtf consult, start prepping for IVF in June and add injects for one last IUI in the meantime
    IUI #5 started letrozole and bravelle but canceled after HSG led to new diagnosis

    May 21, 2014: third HSG, tubes blocked, one at the beginning, one hydrosalpinx??
    June 11, 2014: consult, approved to move on to IVF because the hydro is not completely blocked therefore allowing fluid to move through slowly rather than backwards
    IVF #1 August 8, 2014 - 3dt of 2 embryos, BFN
    September 17, 2014 - 4th HSG, the right tube is very patent (open!!) dye went straight through this time. Weird!
    October 2, 2014 - started metformin treatment
    November 14, 2014 - blood work, brought A1C down from 5.8 to 5.5

    November 26, 2014 - RE finally back from vaca and reviewed my chart, no more IVFs for rest of calendar year
    December 1, 2014 - Right after Thanksgiving, I called a new clinic and got in right away! Plan for IVF
    December 17, 2014 - ER! 29 retrieved (!!), 16 mature, all 16 fertilized (ICSI)

    IVF #2 December 20, 2014 - 3dt of 3 embryos, BFN

    We are done with treatment unsuccessfully. :(


    PAIF/SAIF/All Welcome!

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  • HpearlHpearl member
    Thanks ladies <3   I knew you would understand!  


    And so it continues...at least for me.  I live two weeks at a time! LOL :)   Pre O and Post O. 

    :)  
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    TTC since 2012
    Me 35, DH 32 -DH SA all clear
    8/97 severe perotinitis infection as a result of ruptured appendix. poss abdomen/tube scarring
    1/12 HSG all clear!
    2/12 Multiple fibroids diagnosed,  2 submucosal
    3/14 Hashimoto diagnosed, began treatment
    3/14 first RE appointment
    5/14 successful lapriscopic myomectomy via power morcellation
    as of 7/14.....not so patiently waiting
    poss IUI/IVF fall 2014
      BIG Surprise BFP Aug 2014!


  • I've been having these thoughts all week! I gave up coffee this cycle (a huge lifestyle change for me) and I keep wondering if I'm tired because of pregnancy or caffeine withdrawal

    Official diagnosis: Unexplained IF. I am 32. I have low ovarian reserve (low AMH), and poor egg quality. I've also been diagnosed with mild glandular developmental arrest (lining problems, detected with EFT).

    We are using open ID donor sperm. IUIs #1-7=BFN. IVF September 2014 antagonist protocol, 8R,5M,3F, 5 day transfer of 1 morula = BFN. IVF#2 planned for January 2015 (antagonist protocol + HGH).

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  • I'm right there, too. It's 9 days passed iui.... I had light spotting. And some cramps. Im afraid it's AF lurking around the corner....... Could I still be pregnant?? I broke down in the shower crying today. I can't handle another cycle of meds and iui (it would be #5) I am ready to throw in the towel... I pray that it was implantation bleeding. Any bleeding/ spotting for any of you around this time?
  • HpearlHpearl member
    Hang in there babymilos!   FX for you that you get your BFP this cycle!   
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    TTC since 2012
    Me 35, DH 32 -DH SA all clear
    8/97 severe perotinitis infection as a result of ruptured appendix. poss abdomen/tube scarring
    1/12 HSG all clear!
    2/12 Multiple fibroids diagnosed,  2 submucosal
    3/14 Hashimoto diagnosed, began treatment
    3/14 first RE appointment
    5/14 successful lapriscopic myomectomy via power morcellation
    as of 7/14.....not so patiently waiting
    poss IUI/IVF fall 2014
      BIG Surprise BFP Aug 2014!


  • Thank you :) I'm trying, I really am. More spotting today. I'm so sad... DH and I said this would be our last effort before we quit trying and look into adopting. As much as I want to be a mother, I also want to be PREGNANT.
  • HpearlHpearl member
    That has to be tough!    Sending hugs your way!

    The obsession of the day....nipples.   They have a mind of their own.   Surely AF is on her way in the next few days.      Isn't it awful when your period not arriving early starts to feel hopeful?  LOL! 
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    TTC since 2012
    Me 35, DH 32 -DH SA all clear
    8/97 severe perotinitis infection as a result of ruptured appendix. poss abdomen/tube scarring
    1/12 HSG all clear!
    2/12 Multiple fibroids diagnosed,  2 submucosal
    3/14 Hashimoto diagnosed, began treatment
    3/14 first RE appointment
    5/14 successful lapriscopic myomectomy via power morcellation
    as of 7/14.....not so patiently waiting
    poss IUI/IVF fall 2014
      BIG Surprise BFP Aug 2014!


  • LOL. I go through this every month. Along with trying to convince myself pre-AF spotting is implantation bleeding.. :). I have literally shaken my boobs around to see if they are more tender than normal. I just said that. Ha!!
    TTC #2 since 2011 (took 1.5 years to conceive spontaneously after multiple failed clomid cycles and 1 failed clomid +IUI)
    Me- PCOS, borderline hypothyroid
    Him- low concentration/count

    Feb 2014- started acupuncture
    Feb 2014- BFP
    March 2014- m/c @ 5 weeks
    May 2014- HSG, all clear, started Synthroid, Femara 5mg CD 3-7 + trigger + TI= BFN
    Waiting for new RE appointment end of July 2014

  • HpearlHpearl member
    YES Mrs. Ess!!!  Totally guilty of that too!  :)  


    Operation nipple watch is in full effect.  For added fun,  I had to rush out to the tailor this evening in order to have a dress let out in the boobs for a wedding I am in on Saturday.

    Truth be told,  I think the dress was tight before.   I just didn't realize how tight...




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    TTC since 2012
    Me 35, DH 32 -DH SA all clear
    8/97 severe perotinitis infection as a result of ruptured appendix. poss abdomen/tube scarring
    1/12 HSG all clear!
    2/12 Multiple fibroids diagnosed,  2 submucosal
    3/14 Hashimoto diagnosed, began treatment
    3/14 first RE appointment
    5/14 successful lapriscopic myomectomy via power morcellation
    as of 7/14.....not so patiently waiting
    poss IUI/IVF fall 2014
      BIG Surprise BFP Aug 2014!


  • Babymilos said:

    I'm right there, too. It's 9 days passed iui.... I had light spotting. And some cramps. Im afraid it's AF lurking around the corner....... Could I still be pregnant?? I broke down in the shower crying today. I can't handle another cycle of meds and iui (it would be #5) I am ready to throw in the towel... I pray that it was implantation bleeding. Any bleeding/ spotting for any of you around this time?

    Same here. I was about to post the same thing, including the dpiui. *Hugs*
    Hugs to all here, IF has taken over our minds! :(

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    ME: 34, Atypical PCOS (lean, no O without meds) + unexplained; DH: 33, mildly low motility
    09/2012: Start TTC after stopping NuvaRing.  No cycles seemed to occur.
    01/2013 - 05/2013: Tried Provera to "jumpstart" cycles. No luck.
    12/2013-
    01/2014: Clomid 50mg - no big follies, stepped to 100mg; One mature follie, Ovidrel (HCG trigger), IUI #1 completed - BFN
    02/2014: Clomid 100mg;
    One mature follie, Ovidrel trigger, IUI #2 completed, Crinone - BFN
    03/2014: Clomid 100mg -
    no big follies on 1st round, 2nd round prescribed; One mature follie, Ovidrel, IUI #3 completed, Crinone - BFN
    04/2014-05/2014: Letrozole 5mg + Ovidrel HG to prep for IUI #4 switched to TI, Crinone - BFN
    05/2014-06/2014: Letrozole 5mg; one mature follie,
    Ovidrel, IUI #4.1 completed, Crinone - BFN
    07/2014-08/2014: Letrozole 5mg; one mature follie,
    Ovidrel, IUI #5 completed, Crinone - BFN
    09/2014-10/2014: IVF Prep - Insurance requires IUI #6;
    Letrozole 5mg - no big follies 1st round, 2nd round prescribed; IUI #6, Crinone - BFN
    11/2014: "Break" - Letrozole 5mg to cycle before prepping for IVF - successfully O'ed, but BFN
    12/2014: Extending 'break' one more Letrozole-only TI cycle for mental health break - BFN
    01/2015-
    02/2015: Prep for IVF - BCP then Gonal-F, Ganirelex, Novarel trigger;  ER scheduled 2/11!
    http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/4cf919
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  • I totally get where you are coming from..we are on our first 2ww and its killing me lol. I had some cramping today and have been spotting for like 2 months lol Re doesn't seem to worried lol.

     

    Me- 27     DH 27
    Married May 2011
    TTC since Feb 2012
    Diagnosed Hypothyroid Jan 2013
    Went to OB Jan 2014 to test progesterone and Thyroid
    test both came back normal going back
    Feb 6th -2nd progesterone test came back good
    Started seeing a RE april 2014
    Vaginal Ultrasound Normal
    hormone lab came back with elevated C-peptide
    started Metformin may 2014
    June 2014 autoimmune lab came back with elevated NKC
    Decided to move on to adoption Oct 2014.  
    Dh- Did SA came back normal

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  • HpearlHpearl member
    Well.  The inevitable happened.  

    I cried hysterically in the bathroom at work when I saw the spotting. Pretty sure aunt flo has arrived  (I really, REALLY hate that bitch).   Trying desperately to focus on the fact that I am not doubled over in pain on day one of my period,  major improvement since my fibroid surgery back in May.    This is still  step in the right direction. 

    I wasn't pregnant, so I will cry,  drink wine for dinner this evening, and then dust myself off and try again.   Because that's what we do, right ladies?    Two more weeks, and I will be back to obsessing over gas bubbles I suppose. 

    Everything that is worth doing is worth fighting like hell for.  


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    TTC since 2012
    Me 35, DH 32 -DH SA all clear
    8/97 severe perotinitis infection as a result of ruptured appendix. poss abdomen/tube scarring
    1/12 HSG all clear!
    2/12 Multiple fibroids diagnosed,  2 submucosal
    3/14 Hashimoto diagnosed, began treatment
    3/14 first RE appointment
    5/14 successful lapriscopic myomectomy via power morcellation
    as of 7/14.....not so patiently waiting
    poss IUI/IVF fall 2014
      BIG Surprise BFP Aug 2014!


  • Oh, I'm so sorry. That first spotting is such a bad moment. Hang in there! Do something nice for yourself this week!
    Me (33), PCOS. Bloodwork normal, AMH slightly high, HSG clear 
    DH (40) SA good 
    Trying since 1/2012, RE 6/2014 
    Letrozole & TI June 2014-September 2014 -BFN
    October 2014 - IUI #1, lertozole - BFN
    November 2014 - IUI cancelled due to holiday, TI & Lertozole - BFN
    December 2014 - TI 
    January 2015 - IUI #2 - ?

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