I'm confused & frustrated...please help.?

Question

I've posted many questions on here about getting pregnant and I feel that I am constantly asking and reading the same things, but I get old answers and I'd like to get recent ones. SO, please answer if you have any ideas as to what is going on, or can share a similar experience of yours or someone you know.

Trying to conceive with my hubby actively for 6 months, but been inactively trying for 12 months (I was off pill & no protection).

1. My last menstrual cycle was JULY 28, 2008 (cycles are usually 28 days in length)

2. OPK detected LH Surge on August 14, 2008 & We bd'd before, during, and after the LH Surge was detected...the "fertile time".

3. Brown Streaked CM when wiping (only on t.p. 2 times after bathroom use): August 20, 2008

4. August 25, 2008 EXPECTED period, but nothing...took HPT & BFN

5. August 28, 2008 First Response HPT with FMU, and BFN

6. Tuesday, September 2nd: Beta Blood test, also negative

7. Today, September 5, 2008: STILL NO AF :) but also NO BFP :(

*I'm not stressed, so please don't say that.

*I go to Dr. on Wednesday to discuss my options...he mentioned Prometrium to 'jumpstart' my period, but I was wondering if I should request another blood test first (just to be sure...) OR even an ultrasound.

*Also, if you don't know what the abbreviations mean, they are TTC terms (so you know...it isn't another language or anything! haha!)

*I just wanted to see what other experiences you may have had...I will be going to see my Doctor next week.

Thanks in advance!!

Answer 1

I don't know how anxious I would be to start a new med, especially if it's to bring your period on.  What if you ARE pregnant??  many women NEVER get a positive on an HPT, even through the whole pregnancy.  I would wait about another week, then if still no AF or BFP, I would definitely request another blood test and probably even an ultrasound by then.  I for sure wouldn't go on a period inducing med.  Best of luck and baby dust!!

Add::  No I don't think it's irrational to be thinking about an ultrasound already.  It's your body and there is a possibility you could be pregnant.....until AF shows or a BFP comes up, I think ALL avenues should be exhausted to give you the most clear answer possible.  If I was in your position I wouldn't expect or accept anything less.  Could you imagine if you didn't do the ONE thing that could give you a definite FINAL answer, started taking meds to induce your period, and turned out you were pregnant and miscarried?  I couldn't handle it, therefore, I would do whatever it took to MAKE SURE!!  It may sound a little extreme to some, but I take even the possibilty of being pregnant very seriously, and having experienced a miscarriage in March, I won't take any chances.  

There is also a possibility you didn't actually ovulate.  Just because you got a positive opk, doesn't mean your body actually went ahead and ovulated.  There are reasons this could happen (stress, illness, change in diet etc....)  It's called anovulation and can happen to anyone.  It could also be something to talk to your doctor about. The best way to determine ovulation (IMO) is to use an opk to prepare for ovulation and to chart your BBT to confirm it.  

In the end, it's ultimately your decision.  Whatever you decide, I hope you get a clear answer SOON so that you can either celebrate a BFP or get AF going so you can get back to TTC.

Answer 2

Ugh!  I know how frustrating the whole process is.  I would definitely have the doctor do a blood test, just in case.  You obviously need to be sure before you start taking medicine.  I usually have a blood pregnancy test done even if my period is on time before starting a new medicine.  I am also TTC, and have been for about 4 years.  The best thing I ever did was start using the Clearblue Fertility monitor.  It was about $200, but it is so much better than the regular OPKs.  

Answer 3

how is your iron? my friend has had similar happenings, and she discovered her body wasnt making enough iron to actually have her period, she started a daily iron vitamin and had a regular period the next month! :)

LOTS of BABY DUST!!!!!!