tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post8942009110411611175..comments2024-03-08T02:51:53.512-08:00Comments on Eat Love Procreate: Patience Panties & Deflated BalloonsEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-71280951631021036372013-08-27T12:15:48.747-07:002013-08-27T12:15:48.747-07:00I'm so sorry you are having to wait more, that...I'm so sorry you are having to wait more, that's one of the worst parts about this journey. Hopefully this week flew by and you get a great report tomorrow. I'm praying for you and sending *thick* thoughts your way! Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663062892241944545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-26185522801389539642013-08-25T21:56:21.544-07:002013-08-25T21:56:21.544-07:00I'm sorry things are not going quite as planne...I'm sorry things are not going quite as planned this cycle, and that you have to deal with the "fun" of waiting. I think you made a great decision to wait for it to thicken up a little, and I will be praying that it works out perfectly! Big hugs and prayers sent your way!Farrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562761855454975575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-34823598922323786432013-08-25T11:10:25.938-07:002013-08-25T11:10:25.938-07:00Thank you ladies for the encouragement. It's n...Thank you ladies for the encouragement. It's nice to know I"m not alone in struggling with this...even though I don't wish it on any of you either of course! My RE is also quick to tell stories of women who have had 4.5 mm lining and still have a successful pregnancy, but as we all know, that is definitely the exception and not the rule. So many moving pieces in the puzzle, and the lining is just one of them. Would sure be nice to have it a little further over the 7 mm cut-off ....just one less thing to wonder about in the equation. <br /><br />At the end of the day, it's going to be in God's hands. It's either going to work or it's not. However, if there is something the doctor can do to improve the circumstances going into the transfer (in this case hopefully giving it more time) then I'm all about utilizing the option!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-85119170960236925952013-08-25T08:54:24.900-07:002013-08-25T08:54:24.900-07:00I'm also on the thin lining team. It's SO...I'm also on the thin lining team. It's SO frustrating. My RE has said she's seen many women get pregnant with linings like mine....but just not me. My best lining was the month following an endometrial biopsy.<br /><br />Keep us updated. I hope this combination is perfect for you guys!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-62915821617884211482013-08-24T20:31:23.483-07:002013-08-24T20:31:23.483-07:00I too had thin lining problems, it's frustrati...I too had thin lining problems, it's frustrating, I never did the castor oil, hope it works! The good thing is that I've seen many women get pregnant with thin linings, very thin linings. My good friend Christina just gave birth on Friday to her beautiful baby boy. Her lining got stuck at 5.5, little by little and with tons of patience and estrogen of course, they got it just under 7, they transferred 1 and it took. She was sure it was going to be a bust. <br /><br />Always rooting for you!kharinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06760406074795967083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-32331738807656139002013-08-24T14:15:14.535-07:002013-08-24T14:15:14.535-07:00I always feel like I have to be more patient, so I...I always feel like I have to be more patient, so I relate! Hoping your lining thickens!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02776159795284248871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-31418801971151967282013-08-24T00:07:02.856-07:002013-08-24T00:07:02.856-07:00Well that makes sense. I have low estrogen too, so...Well that makes sense. I have low estrogen too, so it's interesting to learn about what the options are since we will do a FET eventually. Hopefully you have the right combination for this cycle!John + Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09345302065526958786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-3258121739562909142013-08-23T17:21:19.548-07:002013-08-23T17:21:19.548-07:00The waiting game is always fun. NOT!! I am not the...The waiting game is always fun. NOT!! I am not the biggest fan of that lil game. I really hope this extra week helps ur lining out. (:JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02412370930767709093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-52569857852828091012013-08-23T15:51:18.183-07:002013-08-23T15:51:18.183-07:00As a fellow thin lining girl, I feel your pain! M...As a fellow thin lining girl, I feel your pain! My RE also said that there isn't a difference between the delestrogen injections and the estridol vaginally. I just chose the delestrogen because I could get it cheaper. I also feel your pain about stressing about a 1/2 of a mm. When our lining is already so thin, it seems every little speck counts.... but we can't sweat the small stuff that our REs don't seem concerned about, right???? <br /><br />I really, REALLY hope that this extra week and estridol vaginally helps that lining become a little more cushy. <br /><br />Patience is a virtue, my friend ;) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01466958178910774154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-86265813545504017792013-08-23T15:49:17.458-07:002013-08-23T15:49:17.458-07:00Hope that lining gets where you need it to be, lad...Hope that lining gets where you need it to be, lady. I'm wearing my patience panties too. They suck...I want to rip them off and shred them. :) Jessah @ Dreaming of Dimpleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945119397487785737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-2750208859548883762013-08-23T11:20:38.507-07:002013-08-23T11:20:38.507-07:00Well not really. In general my RE likes to have co...Well not really. In general my RE likes to have control of the cycle and leave no room for human error. In natural FET cycles, even though you are monitored via ultrasound, the patient has to track ovulation with OPK's (I can do without that stress due to my inconsistent ovulating). In addition, my lining will only be thinner on a natural cycle since there is no estrogen supplementation during the follicular phase. My estrogen is low as it is. Natural cycles have not proven to benefit my lining in any way, shape, or form in the past unfortunately.<br /><br />I need the estrogen for my lining, but there is always a catch. Taking estrogen can increase blood clotting. So while I need the extra estrogen for my lining, I don't exactly need any reduced blood flow (Ironically, hormones can intrinsically also reduce blood flow and thus lining indirectly sometimes), which is why I'm trying to combat decreased blood flow any way I can holistically on the side. Fun stuff I know! I can't win for losing sometimes it seems! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-68545325503796456802013-08-23T03:26:51.312-07:002013-08-23T03:26:51.312-07:00I so need to add the soaking in hot water! I am pr...I so need to add the soaking in hot water! I am pretty good about keeping my feet warm, but increasing circulation and blood flow through the feet can only help. Thanks for the reminder about that one Megz. I will go buy one of those cheapie Dr. Scholls foot baths and make a daily habit of it!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-81146125921343810032013-08-23T03:25:34.081-07:002013-08-23T03:25:34.081-07:00Yep, already taking baby aspirin daily. I'll b...Yep, already taking baby aspirin daily. I'll be starting Lovenox beginning at transfer time too. Thanks E!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-8274278796064943632013-08-23T03:24:23.479-07:002013-08-23T03:24:23.479-07:00This is the best how-to video I have found... http...This is the best how-to video I have found... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAqcafQV9t4<br /><br />I will be taking my estradiol vaginally, lying down to do a warm castor oil pack immediately after, and meditating all at the same time to kill three birds with one stone. It feels pretty therapeutic to do these in conjunction with meditation/soft music. Love them!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-63546548709959756322013-08-22T23:50:28.197-07:002013-08-22T23:50:28.197-07:00Sorry for the delay but hopefully your body just n...Sorry for the delay but hopefully your body just needs a little more time and things will be perfect next week. My doctor talked about an option for FET based on my natural cycle...as in, they wait until I O on my own and then do the transfer at 5dpo...is that an option for you? Hopefully switching to all vaginal doses will do the trick though. I'm KMFX for you and your lining. :-)John + Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09345302065526958786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-34881216665419003282013-08-22T19:41:16.586-07:002013-08-22T19:41:16.586-07:00Even though my OBGYN has not prescribed it, I plan...Even though my OBGYN has not prescribed it, I plan to take estradiol (that a friend gave me) vaginally 3x/day because my lining has NEVER been above 7.5 and I really feel like this could be part of the problem! How do you do the castor oil packs? Maybe I could try that too...<br /><br />I am so excited for you! I think if I were in your shoes, I would have chosen to go the extra week as well. I am going to be cheering you on and sending you lots of sticky vibes :)Gypsy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13026496787029080243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-61598217159341726762013-08-22T19:11:01.347-07:002013-08-22T19:11:01.347-07:00So sorry :(. I took oral estrogen 4x a day and vag...So sorry :(. I took oral estrogen 4x a day and vaginal 1x a day. My estrogen level was ridiculous! Are you taking any baby aspirin or anything like that? I will be thinking and praying for you this week that your lining keeps plumping up in anticipation of carrying your sweet baby to term!Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17479827247418887412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-36058880698689767012013-08-22T18:48:56.491-07:002013-08-22T18:48:56.491-07:00I hear soaking feet in hot water 2 times a day foe...I hear soaking feet in hot water 2 times a day foe 30 mins will help with lining as well! Good luck!!MegDE2015https://www.blogger.com/profile/00720046259439274984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-3956921019642800042013-08-22T18:01:33.498-07:002013-08-22T18:01:33.498-07:00Glad to see an update from you!!! Been thinking ab...Glad to see an update from you!!! Been thinking about you and praying for you!! Come on lining - let's do this!Team Harrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00917069105126428150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-592488268434801502013-08-22T17:29:51.942-07:002013-08-22T17:29:51.942-07:00Praying for a nice thick 9mm lining for you!! :)Praying for a nice thick 9mm lining for you!! :)Aubrey https://www.blogger.com/profile/10268033706598268682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-34480655496259520882013-08-22T15:39:09.957-07:002013-08-22T15:39:09.957-07:00Ugh, hate the waiting game, the "patience pan...Ugh, hate the waiting game, the "patience panties." But good for you! I have hope that your patience will give you that cushy lining in a week's time!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-374359551602750752013-08-22T15:15:19.376-07:002013-08-22T15:15:19.376-07:00So frustrating Emily! I'm really sorry about ...So frustrating Emily! I'm really sorry about the lining issue, but I would also have pushed for one more week. Hoping your body doesn't O and that when you go in on the 28th you have this great, nice, plush lining all ready for your baby to snuggle and grow. I'm glad for the update because I've been thinking about you all this month. *hugs*Dream Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358524885210925683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-7636966403431413642013-08-22T14:25:18.359-07:002013-08-22T14:25:18.359-07:00I know right! There is nothing left to try. I'...I know right! There is nothing left to try. I'm not allowed to do herbs, so that's out. I am a big believer in warm castor oil packs though, so hopefully adding those and time and extra green pills in my vag all day long will help. ha!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-55075469569780255962013-08-22T14:21:50.194-07:002013-08-22T14:21:50.194-07:00Well poop. I'm all outta ideas!! Extra week it...Well poop. I'm all outta ideas!! Extra week it is!! :)Suzanne https://www.blogger.com/profile/17076109137436674891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-31815211853492077742013-08-22T13:36:23.413-07:002013-08-22T13:36:23.413-07:00Usuallly the vaginal stuff does help a lot. No clu...Usuallly the vaginal stuff does help a lot. No clue what's going on this cycle with me. I bet you see a difference with your triple threat approach?Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.com