Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (PREG, M/C, CHILDREN MENT'D)

[staceys]

Mon: Ignore the temp, they vary too much to put much truck in. The test is going to be confusing given the situation with the 'trigger' in your system or potentially leaving your system, impossible to know what is your hcg. I think Nico suggested betas next week would be the only conclusive evidence and that would appear to be the case unless your test gets hugely darker or lighter. Sorry I can't be more helpful, this is a crappy limbo to be in but I don't see you have any choice unless someone else can shed more light. x

[mondonn05]

Stacey thanks so much for the quick reply! I think I feel much better now that you said that about the temps. I'm looking at my internet cheapie tests here at the minute and they are both very obviously positive. I am 8 days past the last Pregnyl injection. At 9 days past trigger the last cycle I wasn't getting so much as a line on my internet cheapie. Is there a possibility that the one this morning had slightly less dye or something?? Ah, I dunno, if I get to Monday with no AF I am going to beg for a blood test, I know it is the only way of knowing. And that would then be 10 days after the last injection so I presume it would be nearly gone by then!

There's always something isn't there!!!

[lawgirl8]

Mon: This all sounds wonderful. Sorry you are in limbo but I really think you are preggos! My temp went down one day too, maybe .1 degree F. There's only so much you can read into them.

Rufus & PKeenan: Good luck! PKeenan: I always do a pg test the day after trigger just to reassure myself it worked...

BOD: When are you testing? BODettes here we come!

Lil Michey: So sorry about the crap LP. That is not uncommon as we regain our natural cycles though- it probably just means it wasn't a strong O. Some docs prescribe Clomid for that purpose. Totally get the feeling of it will never happen. It will, I promise. It just may take a few more tries than you'd hoped. But the fact you Od on your own is wonderful.

Dolphin: Sorry about the no progesterone! That sucks. How's the running going? Do you find you are able to work out less overall?

Sorry if I missed anyone, and welcome newbies. Was gone for work (again- bleck). I am actually really really stressed out with my job and wondering what to do. I litigate, and essentially spend most of my days fighting with people, which really isn't my personality. Ultimately, I like what I do in theory (represent people who have experienced workplace discrimination) but I don't know that I can continue to be so stressed and overworked, especially with two kiddos. Thanks for letting me vent. I just wish there was something a little lower stress in the legal profession, but I am now re-thinking my career choice!

[stressedoutlady]

mon- I really hope that this is the cycle for you!! I haven't done a trigger so I can't speak to how the preg tests should look but wishing for the best for you!

Rufus, Jily, julie, everyone else in the 2ww- I hope that you find things to keep yourself occupied so this weekend so you don't worry to much.

Hello newbies! So glad that you found out and I think you'll find great advice.

AFM- I'm down today. I just knew that I wasn't pregnant because of my lack of symptoms. Was doing to test tomorrow but went ahead and tested today 11dpo- BFN. I was expecting it but for some reason that one line just makes it so much worse. I'm having urges to go back to zumba which I usually do on saturday mornings but said that I would give up because of the intensity. No AF but I'm expecting it by tuesday. Trying to be happy that I got my hormones back naturally and think I o'd on my own but was hoping this cycle was it for me since my m/c was exactly 1 year ago.

[dolphin7dragon]

Thanks Stacey...I'm going to have a looksee at the site. I haven't decided what I want to do yet. I'm still seeing my OB; I haven't gone to a RE yet at this point. My insurance has no infertility coverage. Has the blah feeling subsided?

Lawgirl - I'm sorry you've been under so much stress. I hope you can come to some sort of conclusion that you're comfortable with and will lessen the load. Thank you for asking about me...actually the new workout plan has been working like a charm. I've only done 4 hours of exercise this week and I'm planning on taking another rest day tomorrow. Those 3 30 minute runs really help to alleviate my stress.

Stressed - it is not unheard of for BFP to wait to make an appearance until 12-14 dpo...keep testing, especially if AF has still stayed away!

Mon - thinking of you and praying that you'll get some great news next week! Enjoy your weekend!

AFM:
Today we'll start BMSing every other day until/if I get my unicorn and then we'll BMS every day. I did do a OPK last night and it was already about 50% as dark as the control on CD9 so I'm taking that as a good sign. As I mentioned to Lawgirl, I'm really feeling this new workout schedule she and runner suggested. It keeps me from overexercising and I still get an endorphin kick. It also means I have three days of complete rest per week, so that's a plus. It's also been 6 days since I've had a cup of coffee. I was thinking of adding one cup in only on Saturdays, but I don't want to start myself on the addiction train again. I hope everyone has a great weekend! I'm thinking of all of you and wishing BFP's for everyone of us

Oh hey rufus and stef!

[staceys]

Mon: I hate the IC pregnancy tests, they drove me mad. I much prefer the FRER as the line clearly gets darker with time. I'm sorry that you are in this unique situation of not knowing at this stage of the game but maybe it was meant to be that you get to spend your special weekend not knowing and then the real tense times start next week (waiting for betas sucks royally.) Still very hopeful for you as we all are, now go and enjoy yourself

Lawgirl: Sorry you are stressed out about work, there is always something to worry about isn't there? Maybe when things have settled down with betas/scans and you have had a nice long break off ay Christmas (I assume even you guys in America get some kind of extended leave period?!) you will be able to see more clearly if there are any decisions to be made in this area of your life.

Stressed: Sorry to hear that. It's natural and healthy to think and hope that it will work and then be down when it doesn't. It's great you got your cycles back though and a decent LP to boot.

Dolphin: Sounds like things are on track, nice one on the exercise front too! Nope still blah but not actually being sick most days. DH seems to enjoy it because he gets me in Macdonalds and we get take out, even when I was gaining weight I would have never have done that before, I'm a (bit?!) of a food snob but I haven't got the energy these days. Maybe me being blah = a nicer person

[dolphin7dragon]

Stacey...did you use 100 or 200mg of progesterone? Was it the gel capsules? I love McDonald's Southwest Salad...with double chicken. I get that a lot for lunch, when I don't feel like making anything. I can't imagine you being any nicer

[lawgirl8]

Dolphin: I really don't think a cup or two of coffee/day will hurt...I have always had that and did through my first pregnancy and am continuing to drink it...why put more stress on yourself by making yourself quit? Focus on the workouts and eating well- that's what is going to make your cycles return...glad the workout schedule is helping! I found it SO much more satisfying to run in extreme moderation, plus didn't have the guilt.

Stacey: Thanks for the thoughts. Thankfully DH is very supportive about whatever I decide to do--if I made a move it would likely mean a pay cut, which would mean staying in a cramped townhouse indefinitely but I think it is probably worth it to be cramped and not stressed!

Stressed- Plenty of women have had BFNs until 12 or more (Perhaps Runner didn't get BFP until evening of 11 or 12?) And there have been others. Also, did you use First REsponse early result? Those are the best for early detection. But if it is BFN, I am sorry- nothing sucks more than seeing one line.

Lindsay: Been thinking about you nonstop. Hope you are doing as well as can be expected.

Rainyday: How are you? Are you recovering?

AFM- Just got back from my fourth (and hopefully last) beta. Stacey is right- waiting for the results is hard! B/c it is a weekend I may not hear until Monday. Just trying to relax and stay positive!

[mondonn05]

Stressed, sorry about the BFN chick. I hope you can get right back on the bandwagon again!!!

Dolphin, all my fingers and toes are crossed for you babes xo

Law, good luck with the beta xoxo

Stacey, you rock xoxo

I took another wee test there a few hours ago after having drank a lot of tea and water all day. It's darker than this mornings so I am in better for again!!!

[stressedoutlady]

Thanks for the encouraging thoughts. I took the first response test which I know is most accurate. Decided that I'm not going to test again- just going to wait for AF- it's easier for me mentally. I'm feeling better about things. Everything happens for a reason and I'm not sure why this wasn't my cycle but maybe the next one will be. I was ready to throw in the towel this morning and go back to intense exercise but I know that's not the answer because I really want to get another change to o on my own next cycle.

LAw- sorry about all the stress. I completely understand and question how I'm going to do it too. I hope that you can come to a solution that will benefit you without making you have to give up completely.

mon- sounds promising! I hope that things continue to go well.

pkennan, jilly, Julie, etc. - hanging in there?