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Category:	TTC with Miscarriage/Loss
Country:	United States
Age:	34
Months TTC:	144

Specific Situation:
Have sought medical help Have had fertility-related tests and/or treatments Have been diagnosed with fertility related condition(s) TTC Your First Child
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Introduction
I'm 34 and have had endo since I was 13. I've had 7 laps for the endo and cysts, and an open myomyectomy for a fibroid. I've had 4 m/c's and 3 d

Tests, Procedures, Medical consultations
After my 2nd m/c, we decided to consult an RE. I had the gammut of RPL and Early Miscarriage tests run, all came back normal. Tried a couple of cycles of clomid, one with a trigger shot, with no luck. I don't respond well to clomid and it makes my endo flare. I had one hsg which was clear. My gyn believes I have a severe progesteron deficiency, but even with supplementation I still lost my last one. Dr thinks IVF would be my only option, but I won't do IVF for my own reasons.

Trying-to-Conceive (TTC) experience
My first pg was with my ex-fiance. We weren't trying at all, hadn't even talked about it when my bb's suddenly started to KILL and I had a funny feeling that I should buy a pg test. Sure enough, blaring BFP. I scheduled a dr appt for that Monday. Went in and found out I was 8wks pg. Dr heard the heartbeat on the doppler, then suddenly lost it. He told me not to worry, as I was so early it was hard to pick them up. A few days later I started spotting, called the dr office in a panic and was told it was normal and not to worry. When it didn't stop and got worse, 2 wks later (3 weeks before Christmas) they got me in for an u/s. The baby had died at 8 wks, I figure during the appointment when the dr was listening to the hb. Dr told me to wait it out, and I would m/c naturally. WRONG! A month later, on New Year's Day I ended up in full blown labor and had to be rushed to the ER for an emergency D

Charting Experience
I started charting almost 3 years ago when my DH suddenly decided he wanted a baby. He was almost 40 and had determined it was now or never. Charting has allowed me to get pg more often, but still does not give us a clue as to what's wrong with me. It helps me pinpoint O date, so I can start my progesterone earlier.

The Internet
The online support groups I have been part of have helped me in so many ways, I would be lost without them now. The women I have "met" are wonderful and supportive and have helped me through some of the hardest times in my life.

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