My first 2WW

mamalissa · 01-25-2007, 12:35 PM

Hi all,

I just found this board yesterday. My partner and I are in our first cycle trying for me to get pregnant. We were blessed over 8 years ago when she conceived our first child, a beautiful son, on her first attempt, via IUI. Our son was the joy of our world, amazing us every day. He lived for 6 years, 2 months and 19 days. He passed away in a fire at his grandparent's house, and my partner also lost her parents. Just over 13 months ago our angel left this world. I am finally feeling 'ready' to get this process started, so here I am.

So, yeah, I didn't know what a 2WW was, until I was in it. OMG! I'm not a worrier, and I can't stop wondering and thinking and thinking and thinking about the possibilities. But, that's how I found this place. So, that's good, right?!

I was inseminated just 5 days ago, which in any normal week would fly by, but these past five have seemed soooo long... I have an appointment to get my progesterone levels checked tomorrow morning. I don't know much about all of this PCOS pregnancy and miscarriage stuff. I've only read some over the past couple days. I do know that from what I've read, I want to talk to my doctor about Metformin. Anyone ever feel like you know more than your RE? I'm sure I don't. But, sometimes I just wonder. Anyway...

Being that I don't like waiting, I have found... What's the likelihood that taking a pregnancy test early is just going to be a waste of a test... I know I always see an ad on TV that talks about '5 days before a missed period...' Would that work for me? Or because I took clomid and chorionic gonadotropin will that throw my numbers off? If anyone knows, I'd greatly appreciate sharing your wisdom with me! Thanks!!

Glad to have found this place.

~peace, melissa

Sarelle · 01-25-2007, 11:52 PM

Melissa,

I am so sorry for the loss of your child, I can't imagine what you and your partner must have gone through. I'm sure your son would want you to be doing this now though.

I am very new to this site and the whole process myself. I just began seeing my RE in December, I beg taking Met yesterday and begin my first cycle of clomid tomorrow. I think we may wait and try first IUI next month though. My only issue with that is that I feel like I'm jinxing myself if I don't do it now while my body seems to be on track.

It just seems as if things are moving so quickly all of a sudden but there really isn't anything for us to wait on.

I will be sending baby wishes your way, maybe we will be going through this process together.

BTW, where are you located?

Good Luck!

Sarelle

Gemini1885 · 01-26-2007, 09:26 PM

Mamalissa,
Welcome to this site

There are many smart women here who give great advice! Good luck in the TWW (I have had 4 IUIs and no BFP yet)..and if this isnt the one..dont give up!!

drchickon · 01-29-2007, 02:36 AM

Melissa - I am also sorry for what you both had to endure. I can't even imagine.

So, as far as taking a pregnancy test - did you have an HCG shot this time? I see that you said you did have chorionic gonadotropin and I think that means you did an HCG shot to induce ovulation after your Clomid.

If you DID do an HCG shot, 5 days is too early to do a pregnancy test. HCG is the chemical that pregnancy tests look for because it is known as the pregnancy hormone. I have read that 14 days is the soonest to be sure that 100% of the HCG shot is out of your system and any results on your pregnancy test would then be accurate. Of course, some people say as early as 11 days after the shot is long enough. But my RE said to wait 14 days, which corresponded with a lot of the reading. PLUS, for my peace of mind, I didn't want to test early, get a positive and then find out it was wrong because of the shot. Mentally, I would have had a hard time with that, so it was easier to just make myself wait every grueling day until I could test knowing the shot was out of my system.

The 2WW is excruciating!!!! I'll keep you in my thoughts!