If I had published this morning when AF showed, this would be a very different post.
I was furious. I was defeated. I was crushed. Again. I wanted to yell at someone. I wanted to scream at Dr. Rawks because he told me I'd be pregnant by now, and I believed him. You're young. Your lining looks great. Your periods are regular. Natural cycles will be just fine. I'm taking all my supplements, and doing acupuncture. My blood tests are flawless. Our timing has been perfect. I'M DOING EVERYTHING RIGHT. WHY THE FUCK AM I NOT PREGNANT YET?!?!
But it was a different story when the good doctor called me back. He sounded genuinely disappointed. He understood my frustration. He thinks we should move forward with meds too. Unfortunately we can't do injectables just yet. We need to take a class to learn how to administer them, and I'd have to start on the medication tomorrow. So he's putting me on Letrozole, which is like clomid but supposedly has less side effects. I'll have an ultrasound on October 6th, to check the progress and see how many follicles look ready. If they seem large enough I may not need to use Ovidrel to trigger. In addition I will start OPK's on October 4th, just in case. He said it's possible that they could get large enough for me to ovulate on my own. But to plan on using Ovidrel. Then I'll go in for a single IUI. And finish off this cycle with Prometrium suppositories. Fun.
So now instead of fury, I at least feel content with our new plan. And I feel even better knowing I'll get to hang out with an amazing group of ladies from the IF community tonight. I was lucky enough to have lunch with the lovely, hilarious and talented Meg. a few weeks ago. And I'm grateful that she's invited me out to spend a little quality time with some other women who know what it's like. I could really use that tonight. Thank you so much Meg. See you soon.
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I'm sad for you that you're pregnant yet. I'm happy that you have found a new plan though! I want you to know that I think of you often and am looking forward to your BFP! No one on my IF blogroll has gotten one yet. Maybe you'll be the first!
I'm so sorry! There are no words to say to numb the pain. Thank goodness you have IF friends to relate to and support you! Sending you tons of love!!!!
xoxoxo
~Michelle
Shit, that sucks. I am glad to hear that your doctor is being more aggressive - there was supposedly "nothing" wrong with me either but after 3 IVFs, 2 miscarriages, 2 natural DS IUIs, 1 miscarriage it was pretty hard to believe. The clomid was the key for me - will you be on progesterone afterwards??
Thanks for the sweet comment on my page, and thanks for following me. I am so sorry that this wasn't your cycle. I cannot wait until we can both congratulate each other for our BFPs! We will have our turn soon...I will be praying for you this next cycle. If you ever need anyone to talk to, I'm here! Take care:)
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Yay that you had lunch with Meg!! We go way back to her early blogs :-)
I am so sorry that you aren't preggo. That plain sucks. Sending hugs!!
melissa - that just really blows. i too am glad that your dr. isn't taking this lightly and is going to be more aggressive. I know MANY women who have had great results on Letrozol! I hope you don't have to go through this for too much longer! <3
**hugs**
So I'm reading this entry after the fact, but just know that I'm still bummed for you. =( I know how excruciatingly frustrating this is.
I had such a great time with you last night! Those 3 and half hours flew by in a flash. I feel so fortunate to have met you. *hugs*
Go Team Letrozole!
Melissa,
Great meeting you (and Meg!) last night. Really enjoyed our dinner talk and look fwd to meeting up again with you and the other ladies.
I'm really sorry your last cycle didn't work out. I hate the roller coaster side of all this...hope, hope and then the "nope".
Am hoping Letrozole does the trick!
:) Lisa/"Sarang" (means "love" in Korean)
So So sorry. I really believed for you. And you're right, it's not fair, you're doing all the right things - why is it so damn hard??? Glad you have moved forward with a new plan, i hope it finally kicks things into gear for you and you can get this baby show on the road!! Big Hugs xxxx
So sorry AF showed!
It sucks when perfect timing gets you nowhere. Good luck with your next IUI cycle!
~ICLW
Im so sorry, really I am. xxx
I'm so sorry this post is so late! I am mad for you that this cycle didn't work! I just don't get it either, but I'm so glad that you are moving forward and have a new plan. Your doctor sounds cool and like he really wants to make this work. I'm hoping this medicated cycle is all it takes for you. HUGS!
I am so sorry that this cycle didn't work out. I really had positive feelings about it. Having a doctor who listens and is willing to be more aggressive makes this whole terrible process a little easier.
I am so glad that you have IF friends who know and understand all that you are going through.
It sounds like you have a great doctor there, and it's always good to have a plan. Good luck for the next cycle.
Arrgh!! I just saw this today and am so sorry. I'm frustrated for you too! You are doing everything you can. It's great you're on to a new plan...and even though it doesn't make anything better, you still have many weapons in your warchest (i.e. steps to take). Not that you want to take them..or that I want you to take them. But, hang in there. I hope the IF group was helpful - keep me posted on that. I'm thinking nothing but positive thoughts for your next cycle!
Letrazole worked for us the first time around, but unfortunately ended in an 8.5 week loss. At least it did make me ovulate, and DH's crummy sperm made it in there to fertilize the egg. The M/C was just bad luck, supposedly.
Hopefully the letrazole will be exactly what you need!
I'm sorry for the crap that's going on. This just stinks.
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