Post by twinkie0612 on Dec 14, 2015 17:49:01 GMT -5
My RI is crazy about progesterone. I am on 2ml of PIO (100mg), 400mg of prometrium, and a 100mg suppository. Plus I did a stim protocol for my FET and triggered ovulation, so my body should be producing progesterone as well.
TTC #1 since August 2011 DH (32): SA is ok, slightly low morph, normal SCSA Me (32): Slightly low P4, hostile CM, carrier for CF, high NKC, High TNFa, heterozyogous mutated Factor XIII, and +APA October 2012-August 2015: 4 failed IUIs, 3 failed IVFs, 2 failed FETs w/donor embryos, 1 freeze all IVF, 1 Failed FET, and 1 cancelled FET November 2015: FET w/ DEm #3 Transferred 1 perfect 6AA blast
Wow. The nurse at my office talked to me like I was an idiot when I said something about progesterone supplements
What a bitch.
First she said that progesterone supps are never necessary in "naturally occuring" pregnancies, only those in which ferility intervention is used (iRoll), then she said that drops in progesterone happen AFTER a miscarriage begins, and that low progesterone never contributes to a loss. Oh? I wanted to call bullshit but I really did not want to be one of those craxy preglies witha Web MD degree so I said, "Mmmmm uh huh, ok, thanksbaiii!"
I know I'm a bit late to this, but I wanted to say I'm sorry you're dealing with these worries. I hope you get a solid plan worked out with your docs and my fingers are crossed so hard for great numbers for you!
First she said that progesterone supps are never necessary in "naturally occuring" pregnancies, only those in which ferility intervention is used (iRoll), then she said that drops in progesterone happen AFTER a miscarriage begins, and that low progesterone never contributes to a loss. Oh? I wanted to call bullshit but I really did not want to be one of those craxy preglies witha Web MD degree so I said, "Mmmmm uh huh, ok, thanksbaiii!"
My pregnancy is "natural" and I most definitely needed the progesterone. I want to punch her in the fucking face.
My RI is crazy about progesterone. I am on 2ml of PIO (100mg), 400mg of prometrium, and a 100mg suppository. Plus I did a stim protocol for my FET and triggered ovulation, so my body should be producing progesterone as well.
You definitely should get progesterone suppositories. I did IVF but when I got my progesterone checked it was most recently in the 40s. They are having me add Crinone in the morning as well because one day it dropped "as low as 15." With my natural pregnancies that I miscarried I also had low progesterone issues.
I do want to add that the nurse told me progesterone only needs to be a minimum of 4. I'm not sure if that's accurate or not.
Rama, Glad to see you got a good doubling. Will you get them checked again?
Probably. I had to go to urgent care this weekend to talk to a doctor (because that's apparently the only way to on the weekend? ????), and he gave me an open order to reduce my stress. Technically, the order says once a week, but I might try to fudge that. *innocent whistling*
Also, funny story, he meant to limit how many/how long I could do that, but somehow messed up. I can casually get open betas until next December, hahaha.
Post by gratefulgirl on Dec 15, 2015 9:59:30 GMT -5
Rama - so glad your betas were good and yay for a supplement. Prometrium is what I took too. I will say that taking it orally, which is what I started out doing, can make you more morning sick if you're prone to that. Worth it, though.
Now I am feeling scared about the progesterone thing again. Truly, I love my MW, and have had nothing but great experiences with them through a loss, D&C, full pregnancy and delivery. But the fact that they are so flippant about progesterone is making me....not happy.
Now I am feeling scared about the progesterone thing again. Truly, I love my MW, and have had nothing but great experiences with them through a loss, D&C, full pregnancy and delivery. But the fact that they are so flippant about progesterone is making me....not happy.
It couldn't hurt to get a second opinion, if you're concerned. The flippant attitude bugged me for you, too.
Now I am feeling scared about the progesterone thing again. Truly, I love my MW, and have had nothing but great experiences with them through a loss, D&C, full pregnancy and delivery. But the fact that they are so flippant about progesterone is making me....not happy.
It couldn't hurt to get a second opinion, if you're concerned. The flippant attitude bugged me for you, too.
It couldn't hurt to get a second opinion, if you're concerned. The flippant attitude bugged me for you, too.
Would you try a different OB office? An UC?
I'd probably try another OB first. I only went to UC because I needed the order for betas ASAP. He wasn't anything more than your standard doc. Hopefully you can find someone to listen to your concerns and is willing to set you up with a prescription.
Sorry for banging on about this. Once I hear this little one's heartbeat I swear I will settle down
I think that's how I'll be, too. The heartbeat is what's really going to temper my all day erryday worry.
I've already seen a heartbeat and I am still a worried mess. The nurse at the RI's office asked us what date we need to get to to relax. My husband said when he is holding the baby.
TTC #1 since August 2011 DH (32): SA is ok, slightly low morph, normal SCSA Me (32): Slightly low P4, hostile CM, carrier for CF, high NKC, High TNFa, heterozyogous mutated Factor XIII, and +APA October 2012-August 2015: 4 failed IUIs, 3 failed IVFs, 2 failed FETs w/donor embryos, 1 freeze all IVF, 1 Failed FET, and 1 cancelled FET November 2015: FET w/ DEm #3 Transferred 1 perfect 6AA blast
I think that's how I'll be, too. The heartbeat is what's really going to temper my all day erryday worry.
I've already seen a heartbeat and I am still a worried mess. The nurse at the RI's office asked us what date we need to get to to relax. My husband said when he is holding the baby.
This. I wasn't going to say anything, but for me the worry never stopped. I would feel better the day of my appointments when I was able to confirm everything was okay in there. But then as the days went by until my next appointment, I would turn into an anxious mess again. I thought about getting a Doppler, but knowing me it would just make things worse. And then, once they baby is here, then you have a whole slew of new things to worry about! I guess worrying just comes with the territory.
I've already seen a heartbeat and I am still a worried mess. The nurse at the RI's office asked us what date we need to get to to relax. My husband said when he is holding the baby.
You are literally in my brain. I was gonna say this exact same thing. Hell I probably won't stop worrying til the kid graduates college.
That's funny because my answer was when they are in college.
TTC #1 since August 2011 DH (32): SA is ok, slightly low morph, normal SCSA Me (32): Slightly low P4, hostile CM, carrier for CF, high NKC, High TNFa, heterozyogous mutated Factor XIII, and +APA October 2012-August 2015: 4 failed IUIs, 3 failed IVFs, 2 failed FETs w/donor embryos, 1 freeze all IVF, 1 Failed FET, and 1 cancelled FET November 2015: FET w/ DEm #3 Transferred 1 perfect 6AA blast
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