BFP After Laparoscopy

Hi All,

I have been trying to conceive my first child for the last eight years (10 years loosely). After the first two years and 3 doctors, it was discovered that my tubes were blocked. Both of them. I was devastated but believed that I would be an incredible mom so I was not going to give up. Here began a story of HSGs, laproscopy and monthly tantrums when my period came. I started Hatha (Spelling??) Yoga one year ago and my instructor told me it would take about a year to reverse the problem. Exactly one calender year after, I got my first BFP... this morning. I knew something was different this month but I chalked it up to wishful thinking. Symptoms included: (I put normal in brackets for my normal symptoms):
nausea and vomitting (normal) - The only difference is that it was more watery and much more acidic (TMI)
Mid cycle cramps (normal) - Only difference was that it cramped for the WHOLE day of ovulation.
Ovarian Pain - Intense pains that even had me squinging one afternoon while driving my husband around.
Spotting (normal) - I spotted during sex 2 days before my period was due. The difference was that the spotting stopped and did not return.
Sore nipples (normal) - even stopped for about 2 days before my period was due.
Hunger - as if I had not eaten AT ALL for the day...

I hope this gives hope to people who feel as though it may not happen. Whether or not this pregnancy is successful, the fact that I was able to get pregnant says a lot.

It's very hard to believe but I'm pregnant. It's taken 2.5 years, 2 laparoscopies and a very recent diagnosis of celiac disease but I'm there. I also had a miscarriage 12 months ago.

Pregnancy 1: Pregnant one month after 1st laparoscopy and miscarried at 7 weeks. Miscarriage may have been due to Celiac disease which I was diagnosed for just one week ago.

Have tried, clomid, IUIs and was about to start a cycle of IVF when i found out I was pregnant.

I credit my naturopath, acupuncturist, and my commitment to the endo diet and exercise for getting me pregnant.

My symptoms:
9 DPO: Sore boobs, creamy discharge, vivid dreams
10 DPO: Sore boobs, creamy discharge, vivid dreams
11 DPO:  Very sore boobs, creamy discharge, insomnia  - decide to test BFP - very faint
12 DPO: Same symptoms.  4 more faint positive home tests. Attend pre-IVF meeting and have blood test.
13 DPO: Doctor confirms pregnancy. Same symptoms plus a touch of nausea.
14 DPO: Cheeks feel warm, slight instances of nausea, boobs still sore and creamy CM. Slight twinges in tummy.

So now the count down to 12 weeks begins. I'm on a strict gluten free diet to stop my auto immune disease from attacking the embryo.

Fingers crossed, I'll be welcoming a baby next June.

Hi there. I had a lap in March 04. I had mild endo (REs are getting away from using the stages) on both ovaries which my RE removed and an adhesion had pinned my right ovary to the back of my pelvis. My RE was very happy about the mild endo and said to try naturally for 2 mos and then we would move to clomid.

I had no desire to take clomid...it can be very bad for endo sufferers particularly those with endo on their ovaries. It's like pouring gasoline on a fire. I understand that femara/letrozole is a much safer ovulation stimulant for endo sufferers.

Instead, I made dietary changes - no sugar, low carb, lots of healthy protein and minimal dairy. Any dairy or meat consumed was organic. Also took Essential Fatty Acid supplements, flax seed supplements and bee pollen. Acupuncture became a big part of relaxation and getting my body back in balance.

I did not get pg in 2 mos, but decided I wanted to avoid medications etc for the time being.

I got pg naturally on my Sept cycle - 7 mos post lap. I highly recommend looking into dietary changes and other methods before taking medications that can really mess up your already ailing body. It needs time to heal and get back in balance.

I suffered an ectopic pregnancy in April/June 2005. We lost our angel along with my left hand fallopian tube, which as you can imagine was devastating. Our immediate panic was "if it happened this time, what if it happens again and we lose the other tube??" Especially as the surgeons could not find any reason for us to have had the EP in the first place.... you will always read that it sometimes happens to women who had scarred fallopian tubes but mine were perfect apparantly.

The amazing news is, that after 2 BFN cycles, the 3rd one we got another BFP!!!!! At the time of posting this I am 21 weeks pregnant :-D

I hope this can give anyone who's lost a tube some hope. Babydust everyone!!

My Early Pregnancy Symptoms:

1dpo: nothing
2dpo: creamy cm, skin break out
3dpo: creamy cm, slightly tender breasts
4dpo: creamy cm, slightly tender breasts, slight cramping, headache, diarrhea
5dpo: slightly tender breasts, slight cramping. Very vivid dreams last night. diarrhea, headache
6dpo: sticky cm
7dpo: dry cm, tender breasts are sore more to the edges. Pain seems to be sharp pain rather than an ache at around 5pm. By 11pm breasts feel bigger and sorer all over. Wave of exhaustion at 8pm - fell asleep! Very vivid dreams last night, gassy.
8dpo: creamy cm, gassy, temder breasts, increased appetitie.
9dpo: creamy cm, gassy, headache, fatigue, tender breasts. Very vivid dreams last night. Not craving sweet things as much as usual. Had to have arvo nap.
10dpo: more cm than last week, tender breasts and they feel huge!
11dpo: creamy cm, gassy, boobs still feel big and fairly sore. Cramps bad at times, dissapear at others. FAINT + PREGNANCY TEST!
12dpo: creamy cm, cramps, gassy, tender breasts. STRONGER BFP
13dpo: creamy cm, cramps, tender breasts. ANOTHER BFP
14dpo: creamy cm, cramps, tender breasts, gassy.

** headaches were unusual for me in 2WW - I usually only got them around ovulation.
** going off sweet things lasted until about 13weeks pregnancy!