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Goldi0218
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Leslie
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I spoke to my doctor today...
...because I had been so confused. He told me that the PG test was way too early to tell anything. So I asked why it was done at all - standard operating procedure when doing bloods. He also said that my progesterone levels were perfect and that I ovulated. I again asked why I needed to know this since my ovulation was never an issue. He said that they test to see if the levels are high enough, and I paraphrase "to accept a pregnancy." He then said that my levels were perfect and that 2 weeks from the test I should either be PG or get my period. It takes time. I guess knowing that my body is in good shape for pregnancy should be a relief and it is...until he said the one thing that we all hate to hear: "Leslie, you need to relax!!! Stress while TTC is a bigger problem than you think." Sadly, I know he is right.
AF should be here any minute now. Now I am thinking which ever linguist made up the word "relax" ought to be hung by his toenails.
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Re: I spoke to my doctor today...
I agree about "relax" 
To give you some insight on the progesterone. progesterone is developed by the corpus luteum(the sac that hold your egg) Should you become pregnant your progesterone should stay high in order to develop you uterine lining to the proper thickness for implantation. It will then stay high until the placenta starts to do that job around 10-14 weeks. Not too sure that progesterone levels can tell wether you ovulated or not that can really only be seen by ultrasound. But, hey I'm not a dr! GL
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CrankyPants
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Re: I spoke to my doctor today...
Posted by Goldi0218
...because I had been so confused. He told me that the PG test was way too early to tell anything. So I asked why it was done at all - standard operating procedure when doing bloods. He also said that my progesterone levels were perfect and that I ovulated. I again asked why I needed to know this since my ovulation was never an issue. He said that they test to see if the levels are high enough, and I paraphrase "to accept a pregnancy." He then said that my levels were perfect and that 2 weeks from the test I should either be PG or get my period. It takes time. I guess knowing that my body is in good shape for pregnancy should be a relief and it is...until he said the one thing that we all hate to hear: "Leslie, you need to relax!!! Stress while TTC is a bigger problem than you think." Sadly, I know he is right.
AF should be here any minute now. Now I am thinking which ever linguist made up the word "relax" ought to be hung by his toenails.
It does take time, and this was your first "session" so IF it doesn't happen try to have confidence that it will soon. Easier said than done, I know.
But, in your next session make sure your doc DOES NOT play "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood as your mood music. You do not need that pressure.
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| Posted 2/19/07 4:15 PM |
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babyhope
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Denise
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Re: I spoke to my doctor today...
 = Relax.
But there is still a chance you could me PG? right?
   To you!!!
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| Posted 2/19/07 4:20 PM |
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Mrs
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Re: I spoke to my doctor today...
<fingers crossed>
remember, how you agreed with me that its the month we feel NO symptom that we are probably PG. wel...!!!!!
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| Posted 2/19/07 7:43 PM |
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MrsBlueSash
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Re: I spoke to my doctor today...
I still say get a massage and go out to dinner and veg at home, or do whatever relaxes you, exercising, knitting, reading, whatever. Lots of dust!
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| Posted 2/19/07 7:45 PM |
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alexlynn7
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Re: I spoke to my doctor today...
i SO DO NOT agree with the "relax" theory... but i've bored you all with my opinion on this a million times 
leslie, i am so glad to hear that all your tests are coming out completely normal. sending you TONS and TONS of
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| Posted 2/19/07 8:17 PM |
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Goldi0218
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Leslie
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Re: I spoke to my doctor today...
Posted by melijane
I agree about "relax"
To give you some insight on the progesterone. progesterone is developed by the corpus luteum(the sac that hold your egg) Should you become pregnant your progesterone should stay high in order to develop you uterine lining to the proper thickness for implantation. It will then stay high until the placenta starts to do that job around 10-14 weeks. Not too sure that progesterone levels can tell wether you ovulated or not that can really only be seen by ultrasound. But, hey I'm not a dr! GL
THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!
See, these are the little things they dont tell you. I am very appreciative and thankful for your offering of information, but I think it may have been more helpful to me to have heard this from the doctor or the nurse BEFORE the test, so I knew WHY a blood test was being taken in the first place. I could have avoided some crying and a phone call to the doctor who now thinks I am a looney tune. Not to mention a thread or two that didn't drive you all nuts!
As for Frankie Goes to Hollywood, I think its a sure thing that it won't be played. DH has a catalog of inappropriate songs he likes to hum. I wonder what he has planned next!
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| Posted 2/19/07 8:37 PM |
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Jen2999
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Re: I spoke to my doctor today...
Posted by melijane
I agree about "relax"
To give you some insight on the progesterone. progesterone is developed by the corpus luteum(the sac that hold your egg) Should you become pregnant your progesterone should stay high in order to develop you uterine lining to the proper thickness for implantation. It will then stay high until the placenta starts to do that job around 10-14 weeks. Not too sure that progesterone levels can tell wether you ovulated or not that can really only be seen by ultrasound. But, hey I'm not a dr! GL
right .. I think the progesterone levels rise after ovulation typically so they use it as an indicator of ovulation.
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| Posted 2/19/07 8:46 PM |
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bklyngirl
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Re: I spoke to my doctor today...
like i said, the trip will do u guys some wonders
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| Posted 2/19/07 8:49 PM |
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jnico
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Re: I spoke to my doctor today...
Relax is such a hard thing for us ttc'ers to do. Good luck...
Sending you lots of
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MsMBV
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Re: I spoke to my doctor today...
Posted by Goldi0218
Now I am thinking which ever linguist made up the word "relax" ought to be hung by his toenails.
That is the one word that will totally set me off. I hate when people tell me to relax
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| Posted 2/20/07 7:58 AM |
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skygirl
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Re: I spoke to my doctor today...
You have a great attitude.
hoping it happens for you now or REAL SOON!
ETA- I agree with you on the rlax theory
Message edited 2/20/2007 9:31:22 AM.
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CityNYGirl
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Re: I spoke to my doctor today...
Leslie, I am really sorry....this really sukks...I hate that word relax hate when people tell me that "relax and it will happen"....
Here is to the next month I am sure it will happen really soon..
remember good things happen to those who wait.....
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