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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 5/26/2010 2:54:39 PM
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moon_mouse
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I'm off the marital fun until I have my follow up visit, but that's more because of the incisions. The tubal itself is effective immediately. I'm just finishing out my current pack of pills because I thought it might be easier on my body to not stop in the middle of a cycle.
My doctor uses clips. She explained that not only do the clips block the tube immediately, they cut off blood flow, which causes scarring and tissue death, which eventually "cuts" the tube, just as if it had been surgically cut. There is no statistically significant difference between the various methods.
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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 5/26/2010 4:53:03 PM
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I didn't find her statement hurtful, I hurt because I can't have anymore babies.
((((((((((((Kathryn))))))))))))) I know how painful your decision is, and I'm sure you have some days you are settled in it and other days when you wonder.
Still Not TTC here...t'would be kinda hard without a uterus and ovaries.  Almost always I am great with our decision to be done, but today I am feeling the baby bug for some reason. And wondering how many more we could have had. I am also wondering if having the hysterectomy so soon after Brian's accident was the wisest thing. I didn't realize how much in shock I was still at that point...the whole first year, really! I think we should have waited a bit. OTOH, I am glad we have not had to worry about getting pregnant in the midst of his surgeries. Anyway...just one of those days...and what's done is done, so I'll enjoy the family I have and not wonder what else could have been.
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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 5/26/2010 8:02:40 PM
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HomeSpunLady
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Thank you Donna. There are days I hate the decision. Even with drugs I'm not the same. I am afraid next time, if something would happen, I would need to be hospitalized. I could not be alone this past time with the kids and even when I was, I did not trust myself. I look back now and I should've had someone with me all the time till the drugs kicked in. It was bad. I fear to think what it would be like next time. And I hate that something so sinister has taken away something I enjoy. PPD is evil.
Anyway. Moon, you are right in not stopping mid cycle, that would be difficult, I think on your body. That's interesting about the clips. Oh how I wish insurance would cover mine. Maybe they would if it was medically necessary? You know, dangerous for me to get preg..... I know, it's a long shot. Think of how much they'd have to pay in drugs, hospitalization.... Hmmm.
We are using a combo of temping and condoms. Hubby always asks me when we can have 'free' sex again. Oy. If he'd get the 'v' we could have it ALL THE TIME. But he won't, so I don't push.
The fact of the matter is, there is no bc, other than a hysterectomy and abstinence (both aint happening here) that is 100%. I just have to come to grips with that. I would like to try an IUD with hormones, but we can't get past the possible abortificant thing. I mean, how likely is that?
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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 5/26/2010 8:05:29 PM
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I believe an IUD with hormones cuts down the chances of fertilization to almost nothing, but it's your own call.
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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 5/26/2010 8:16:40 PM
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I believe an IUD with hormones cuts down the chances of fertilization to almost nothing, but it's your own call.
That is my understanding as well.
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Oh how I wish insurance would cover mine. Maybe they would if it was medically necessary? You know, dangerous for me to get preg..... I know, it's a long shot. Think of how much they'd have to pay in drugs, hospitalization.... Hmmm.
Can your doctor advocate for that? If a doctor can prove medical necessity for something, sometimes the insurance company will cover it. Since you have that new spiffy doctor, you may want to see if she would help you with that.
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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 5/26/2010 8:41:16 PM
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HomeSpunLady
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Hmmm, maybe. I'll have to see if she might try. All you can do is try. The only thing is, she wasn't my care doc when I was going through the PPD. So I don't know if that would have a bearing on her decision or not.
How does the IUD with hormones compare to the pill, I mean by emotional stuff??
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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 5/26/2010 8:52:17 PM
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PrincessDonna
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Kathryn, my sister has an IUD with hormones, and she loves it. She has not had any bleeding more than a couple drops, and when checking for ovulation, she found none. She's had it in almost a year now and plans to keep it at least a year more. If you did the IUD and kept temping to make sure you're not ovulating, then I can't see how it would be an issue. There are risks also, so just do your research.
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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 5/26/2010 9:07:52 PM
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Well but the temping only confirms that I have ovulated, then it would be too late. However, I could watch for the other signs.
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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 5/27/2010 4:30:54 PM
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My m/w suggested that I have the IUD w/hormones (for my bleeding issue -- way too much for too long). But, I couldn't do it in good conscience because of the hormones and the abortifacient possibility. So, here I sit with my FAM method...
From what I remember, the IUD is comparable to the pill as far as side effects from the hormones.
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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 5/27/2010 11:21:07 PM
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From what I remember, the IUD is comparable to the pill as far as side effects from the hormones.
True...
But just like nuva ring, you wouldn't get the possible stomach issues since it is not being taken orally.
It seems like docs are offering IUD's a lot more often now-a-days. I wonder why that is....????
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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 5/27/2010 11:29:51 PM
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It seems like docs are offering IUD's a lot more often now-a-days. I wonder why that is....????
Maybe the IUD's have less human error and drs like that in a BC?
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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 5/28/2010 6:55:43 AM
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HomeSpunLady
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Pita, that's one of the reasons I don't like hormonal bc. When I went off of it years ago it took me a year to start ovulating. It screws me up. But now that we don't want to get pregnant I don't really care.
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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 6/1/2010 5:14:36 PM
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moon_mouse
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Well, I had my follow up appointment for my tubal. The doctor said my incisions were healing very nicely and cleared me for all my normal activities. She also showed me photos of my surgery.  I'm not so sure I needed to see that, but at least I saw the clips on the tubes with my own eyes. My uterus looks kind of like a pale peeled mango...(gulp)....I didn't realize everything in there was quite so big.
Anyway, still a little rubbing skin irritation on the last of the sutures, but otherwise, I'm good! Praise God!
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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 6/2/2010 6:43:50 AM
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HomeSpunLady
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Ew. I remember seeing pics of a friend of mine's surgery for something on her innerds and it was gross. You never seem to think that it looks like that. Glad you are healing well.
Today is CD1 I'm pretty sure. I spot for like 2-3 days before my period starts fully. Which is kinda weird. I mean, my luteal phase used to be 14 days. Now I'm lucky if I get 10 or so days. But I'm seeing my regular doc about this 10lb weight gain in a year even though I've been dieting and exercising religiously. I'm wondering if my messed up cycles are a result of a slow thyroid? My mom was diagnosed at this age too.
Anyway, I've got cramps, so I'm good for another month.
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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 6/2/2010 1:49:26 PM
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sharonjef2007
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Moon....glad you are healing so well! While it was gross to see the pics, at least you have more peace of mind now that you saw the clips!
Kathryn....WOO HOO for CD1.
Can my CD1 come now please? Due on Friday, but of course I'm freaking out. No sign of PMS or anything hormonal.
ETA....I couldn't wait, so I peed on a stick. It was NEGATIVE!!!!!!!!!! So exciting! Anywho, as soon as I took it I started feeling crampy. Come on Aunt Flo!
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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 6/2/2010 3:57:37 PM
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HomeSpunLady
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That's the way it is, isn't it? As soon as you poas AF comes. Weird. It's like one of murphy's laws or something. But I bet we won't find that one in the book.
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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 6/7/2010 10:06:09 AM
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moon_mouse
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OK, tonight will be the first night in nearly 18 years I haven't taken a bc pill. I wonder how many times I'll open the drawer of my bedside table to take out my pack?!  Anyway, wish me luck as I start my adventures in unregulated living!
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RE: The NOT TTC Thread..... - 6/11/2010 1:56:46 AM
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Forgive me but what does TTC mean?
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RE: The NOT TTC Thread..... - 6/11/2010 5:44:27 AM
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PitaKat
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TTC = Trying To Conceive
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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 6/11/2010 6:41:25 AM
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But I'm seeing my regular doc about this 10lb weight gain in a year even though I've been dieting and exercising religiously. I'm wondering if my messed up cycles are a result of a slow thyroid? My mom was diagnosed at this age too.
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My thyroid started to fail after the birth of my second child. Do you have your appointment booked yet for your thyroid function test? I'd encourage you to do it asap - if you are hypothyroid, thyroxine is likely to start making you feel better (in a number of ways0 quite quickly, though it can take 3 months to be fully active in your system.
And yes, if you are underactive thyroid-wise, it can definitely affect your cycles, your weight and also your mental health (and heaps of other things - skin, hair, joints etc)
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RE: The NOT TTC Support Thread..... - 6/11/2010 11:07:25 AM
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HomeSpunLady
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I do have an appt scheduled for the end of the month. Now the only thing is my levels were tested within a month after Rhys was born, like 2 weeks after he was born and they were fine. Could it still go south at this time? I mean, he's only 20 months old, so it wasn't that long ago. But I'll tell you, I am so tired! Like I could lay down at 10 am and take a nap. What all do I need to ask for? I know some docs will only do what you ask for. My doc is good, but I haven't seen her that much, so I'm still getting to know her. And I've never gone in for a problem, just check ups.
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) - she was one of the people in that group. I do not understand why she tells me she wants me to have kids whenever we talk - not like we even live in the same area for her to watch these kids she wants me to have. 
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