Infertility
Testing out booster shots...test getting darker?
camrywagon · 10/04/2015 01:09
Looking for advice regarding testing out trigger/booster. Just been through first cycle of ovulation induction with injectables. I have pcos and don't ovulate.
Produced one good sided follie which we triggered with 5000 pregnyl on March 27th and then had a weekend of the most unromantic just get it done sex! Had two boosters on the 2 nd and 5 th of 1500 Pregnyl and have been testing out since last booster shot.
We're now 5 days past the last trigger/12 do and this morning's test was ever so slightly darker than yesterday's. What would you make of this? Is this my body making its own hcg? Only symptoms are super swollen and sore boobs and some cramping. Temps have stayed high as well.
Blood test booked for Tuesday but the waiting is unbearable, would appreciate opinions to try and prepare myself...anyone still getting darkish lines at this point with pregnyl?
camrywagon · 11/04/2015 23:50
7days past trigger today and 14 dpo and pregnant 1-2 weeks according to
Digi. Would you trust it?
Tootsiepops · 12/04/2015 07:01
When I was obsessively googling after my trigger (10000 units pregnyl), general consensus was that it leaves your system at 1000 units per day, but for some women it can take more or less time than that. Did your clinic give you an OTD?
camrywagon · 12/04/2015 09:44
Hi tootsie, otd is Tuesday. I'm a bit silly for testing out but as its our first time using injectables I may have lost my head a bit this time round!
Patience is a virtue... I do not possess!
Tootsiepops · 13/04/2015 07:52
I didn't have it either and tested at 5dp5dt. Have you tested again? I was like a mad woman staring at lines on FRERs for a week 
camrywagon · 13/04/2015 11:45
Yep, tested again this morning on digi and frer and both glaring positives. I'm feeling very positive that it could actually be real finally... Don't think I've ever looked forward to giving blood! I will be first in line at the pathology place tomorrow morning and then have a torturous wait at work for the phone call.
My biggest concern is the cramping I've had for about 5 days now. Not had any spotting so taking it as a good sign.
Where are you at in your 'journey' (can't think of a less wanky word!)now tootsie?
Tootsiepops · 13/04/2015 20:27
That's great! Hope you get a good, high number on your beta.
I had my first round of ivf over Feb / March after more than two years of trying, an ectopic and a diagnosis of unexplained infertility. Now 8w2d and anxiously awaiting a scan tomorrow afternoon.
Don't worry about the cramp - I had it too in the very early days. Still get it occasionally. So painful I couldn't possibly see how it meant anything other than a bleed coming on. I was shocked to learn it was normal. Wait until you get round ligament pain to throw in to the mix too 
camrywagon · 14/04/2015 09:07
Brilliant that it worked tootsie and you have your scan, best of luck!
Blood tests came back positive but really too low. Especially considering I've been getting positive digi results since Saturday. Only 56.
Tootsiepops · 14/04/2015 10:38
:(
Aren't you only about 17 dpo today? What sort of numbers were they expecting to see? Are you having a repeat on Thurs?
camrywagon · 14/04/2015 10:52
I'm 16dpo today. She just said it was very borderline and they wanted to see higher numbers at this point. Fertility clinic have ordered repeat bloods forTuesday next week but I'm thinking of just going to the gp on Thursday and getting bloods myself done.
The nurse who rang with the results just seemed really negative and told me to prepare for the worst. My boobs aren't hurting like they were as well which seems in my mixed up head to be confirming its not going to continue.
It's hard knowing that today I am pregnant for the first time in my life. You build it up for years thinking it's going to be exciting and certain but to still be in limbo...grrrr
camrywagon · 14/04/2015 10:53
Anyway enough of that woe is me. We can only be positive and take each day as it comes.
Have you been for your scan? Fingers crossed all is progressing beautifully x
Tootsiepops · 15/04/2015 10:36
The worry doesn't stop with a positive hpt, sadly. I've near had a nervous breakdown the last 6 weeks waiting for something to go wrong. I think when you've had fertility problems, you get used to being disappointed - isn't that sad?
I would get more bloods done sooner if possible - the waiting and wondering is just the absolute fucking worst. Here's hoping it's just a slow starter.
My scan went well. I cried the whole way through it. My sonographer thinks knows I'm some sort of emotional train wreck, and I usually do so well to hide the crazy from the rest of the world.
camrywagon · 16/04/2015 10:36
Delighted to hear about your scan. I have everything crossed for continued success!
If it's in your nature to worry all the relaxation and mindful techniques in the world only take the edge off. It is sad but I keep reminding myself nothing I we do at this stage ( within reason obviously although wine would be good right now) won't make a difference.
Got bloods done and now just have to wait, again, until tomorrow. All symptoms have pretty much gone today so feel fairly certain it's not going to progress further.
And don't worry about tears. I'm known as a bit of an ice maiden at work and cried when my PA asked me if I was feeling alright today. She nearly shit herself!
camrywagon · 17/04/2015 09:41
Unfortunately I started bleeding heavily this morning and bloods this afternoon (different time zone) confirmed early miscarriage.
Feel weirdly disassociated from it all. There's been tears but not the devastation I thought. I think I knew something wasn't right. Im holding on to the fact we got pregnant, finally, and maybe this could kick start some natural ovulation?! The thought of down regging, injecting and triggers just fills me with dread.
The whole thing is a bit fucked really isn't it. Horribly jealous of people who just seem to look at a cock and get pregnant ( ie everyone I seem to work with!)
My husband is currently on wine and chocolate duty which is numbing everything nicely.
Tootsiepops · 17/04/2015 17:40
I'm so sorry. It's most certainly not fair. If you need a good painkiller, I thoroughly recommend nurofen with codeine. It got me through my ectopic last year.
I went through a phase after my loss of physically wanting to kick pregnant women in the lady bits. I'm not proud of that, but I was furious at the injustice of it all at the time. It does ease off eventually.
You'll know if and when you're ready to go again. Be kind to yourself in the meantime.
camrywagon · 19/04/2015 02:21
thank you for your kind words
I'm grateful for small blessings, it really hasn't been as bad as I feared with it being so early and my body seems to be getting back on an even keel today.
I have every confidence it will happen and feel strangely calm, more so than before the treatment. Perhaps because we've moved forward from im infertile to I got pregnant.
Back to temping tomorrow morning I think and will speak to fertility wankers ( the doc is ace but nurses are bellends) tomorrow to work out a new plan. Onwards and upwards!
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