Another newbie

justjaiden · #1 (**permalink**) 06-20-2005, 03:28 PM

Hi ladies!!!

My name is Chloe and I've been ttc#3 for 23 months now (started in August 2003). We did get pg right off the bat, but m/c at 12.5 weeks. 2 cycles later I got pg again but m/c again at 5 weeks (think it was a cervical pg). After countless cycles trying after that, we were finally assigned to an RE and on our second cycle of Clomid - another BFP, but also another m/c (at 5.5 weeks). Not sure exactly what is going on, but hopefully we'll be able to recognize our dreams and have that third at last!

Can't wait to get know you better

manda22 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-20-2005, 11:41 PM

I also started TTC in August 2003 but i am only one #1 so i know how you feel but i have not had any m/c We have no clue why we can't conceive.. If you could give me any pointers that would be great

wishingtobeamom · #3 (**permalink**) 06-21-2005, 11:03 AM

It's nice to meet you Chloe, I have been ttc#1 for 3 years and I had a m/c 4 years ago at 7 weeks. I am so very sorry for your losses. I hope they find out the problem and your dreams come true. I wish you the best of luck!

justjaiden · #4 (**permalink**) 06-21-2005, 02:11 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome ladies

I just had my follow-up RE appointment today:

Well, the good news is that the Clomid worked!

The bad news is that my RE is pretty sure I have PCO, if not PCOS - which directly affects both fertility with a lack of regular ovulation and of an increased miscarriage risk and I've had 3 in a row (which is suspected to be due to the high levels of circulating LH which may interfere with egg development and/or disrupt embryo implantation within the uterus). All of my other testing doesn't indicate anything out of the ordinary, except for the pelvic u/s - with very "busy ovaries". I have a blood test next cycle on cd3 (for glucose, insulin, FH LH and estradiol) to determine if I really truly do have PCOS or just PCO tendencies (i.e. "busy" ovaries).

In a nutshell:
1. Mandatory 2 cycle break

Which means no TTC until September (definately over the 2+ mark)!
2. Clomid again from cd2-6 or 3-7 (the earlier the better) for another up to 4 cycles.

We have to just keep trying and trying and trying...because according to our RE, the Clomid will work and we are due (probability-wise) to have a good outcome!

crafteangel · #5 (**permalink**) 12-30-2005, 01:32 PM

you mention that you have PCO and maybe PCOS...i was jsut told i have polycystic ovarian disease and was wondering if you new the difference between polycystic ovarian disease vs. polycystic ovarian syndrome. I have looked up ino on the internet and i get some stuff that talks about syndrome and some that talk about disease, is there a difference?

#6 (**permalink**) 01-04-2006, 01:33 PM

Hi My name is Carlie. I was diagnosed with Endo in 1993.... I was having very irregular periods. Here we are 12 years later and now I am having no period. I went to a specialist and he is sending me for some blood work. He gave me Metformin and Aygestin. To start a period. Did a ultrasound and said my uterus is a bit inlarged. He thinks I have POCS . I have wanted a baby and been trying for over 2 years. Now I think I finally have some help. Anyone have any pointers for me. Dr said we will try clomid if the Metformin doesnt do the trick. I just got married in April 2005 been with my hubby since 2000. No babies yet. Anyone in Ohio give me a shout. How do you post a pic?

Carlie

Jennw · #7 (**permalink**) 01-05-2006, 07:16 PM

Hi Chloe!!!

Tracy: PCOS & PCOD are the same as far as I know.

Holly*Berry · #8 (**permalink**) 02-15-2006, 08:46 AM

Hi Chloe! Not sure if you remember me from TTC 6+ months.

I also started TTC in Aug 2003. We have had 3 m/c so far. All were really early. I also just started seeing an RE. My RE also says I have some sort of ovulation problem like PCOS but the tests show no pcos. She says I have poor egg quality. And clomid is in my future (taking a break for weight loss) Anyways it sounds like you and I are going through a lot of the same stuff....sucks eh?

Miranda, good to see you again! I wondered where you ran off to.

Good Luck to all of us TTC ladies!