30 yo and TTC #1

[ladders]

Isd I acupuncture is definitely worth trying if you've been thinking about it and it's supposed to be good for pcos sufferers as it regulates cycles and stuff. I do remain skeptical but it has certainly got me out of the horrible slump I was in. You barely feel the needles and they are so fine, have no idea why it's so relaxing but it really zens me out and I drive back in a daze. If nothing else its really helping me to try to keep on top of ttc stress.
Haven't moved if we are going to we have some work to do on the house first and concerned dh is just getting carried away with the idea without thinking it through properly.

Dos I'm so sorry that you think af is here I'm still holding out hope for you. Also that sounds like something my dh would have said and I also would have been massively pissed off, I'm pretty normal size and if I'm having a fat day and moan dh way of making me feel better is to tell me to cut out carbs, thanks for that love!
Miskas I hope that it is the start of a good cycle for you!

 

[lsd2721]

Well, looks like I have my crosshairs! Not on the day I want! I assume the only reason they did it on this day was because it is the same habit the last two recorded times. Blah. I was really hoping it was earlier than that so we'd have more BDing in the bag!

MrsK, just go for it! Keep trying!

Miskas, 8 days of bleeding Oh My Goodness! Hopefully it ends soon for you! Good time to be busy!

Owl, good luck with vitex. I'll be interested to see what it does for you! Is it a powder form or pill?

Dos, I noticed you took Maca root this cycle. Powder or pill form?! Good for you though! Do you feel any different?!

 

[curiousowl]

Well, even if it is CD20 you're definitely not out! Thinking good thoughts for you

I have vitex pills. They're a brand that was recommended so we'll see. CD45 today But at least FF realized that I didn't O.

 

[JCM]

Oooohhhhh Dos, I would have punched him! Everyone is right, probably not what he meant to say but the worst time to do it. Annoying! I want someone to have a positive this cycle and there's no way it'll be me! ; )
I will start my ivf drugs/shots on cycle day 1. I had to bring hubby's deposit in this morning for a "mock trial" I guess they wash them all off and put them in a dish with something that mimicks the outside of the egg and see which ones are the most persistent and can get over the hurdle. I laughed when I thought of sperms hurdling things like on a track. So hilarious. Can you just see them? I'm trying to keep positive through this and I'm gearing up for all of the emotional bitchiness I will be having next month on those shots. Yikes! If I get kicked out of my home can I come stay with you ladies??? : )

Oh owl, you have so much patience I feel! I've read a lot of good on vitex.

 

[ladders]

Jcm I'm so pleased things are getting started for you! Did you say that your insurance covered the ivf? Sorry I get a bit confused as we don't really have insurance here just nhs and then you pay so would only get one cycle covered

 

[DosPinkies]

Hey, everybody. Thanks for the back-up that my husband doesn't think before he talks sometimes! Ugh! I forgave him though. He's kinda cute, so it's hard to stay mad. During his apology, he said something along the lines of, "baby, this next cycle I will <insert hilarious thrusting motions> Followed by <MMM MMM grunting> a baby right into you. I'll do it anytime you want. I'll take days off work. I'll get a baby in ya.
" I died. It was freaking hilarious. How could I stay mad after that?!

Lsd, your BDing was still in the window even if FF were right...even though I'm not entirely convinced. I dunno. I think it's possible it was earlier. Oh and yeah I took maca until I went to my OBGYN. She convinced me to stop taking it and the royal jelly. She reminded me that my cycles are normal and I appear to ovulate just fine and I have healthy 29 y/o eggs and there's no need to put unnecessary things into a healthy system. I understood where she was coming from, so I took her advice. We'll go with her on this one. I'll feel better about that decision once we get all my tests results back and know she's right about my having a healthy reproductive system.

Owl, I would be soooo frustrated if my body was taking so long to O. I hope the vitex helps (as soon as you start it, I mean).

Ladders, have you had the reading yet?

 

[ladders]

Dos it hasn't arrived yet as says up to three days, I know it's a con and a load of tosh but I still find myself checking my email constantly and hoping it says it will happen soon. If dh knew he would condemn me lol, as soon as it arrives I'll post it lol

 

[DosPinkies]

AF is officially here, but I was completely prepared for it and am not upset. Somehow I feel a little more charged up is time. It's weird how this TTC thing is SO up and down for me. I range from "RAWR, I'm going to make a baby this month!" to "yeah...rawr. No." But I'm feeling good right now anyways...hopefully it sticks. I've got to call today to schedule that procedure...what was again? H...something? The one where they inject dye to check your tubes and make sure they aren't blocked. Anyways...that...I have to schedule that now that AF is here. I'm actually kinda excited about it, because I read that sometimes women have an easier time getting pregnant after it because it kinda cleans everything out I guess. I just hope they're not majorly blocked or anything. We'll see I guess.

 

[ladders]

Good that you are getting tests dos, I'm really wanting to get tests done apart from the bloods and sa we had back in January but dh has put his foot down and said no more until June /July. That's when we will go back to the dr. Sorry that af here for you, glad you were prepared and ready for another month but know how horrible it is no matter how determined you are. Big hugs

 

[lsd2721]

Sorry to hear the witch is definitely here dos! I'm glad you're going to get those tests done though! Good luck with those!

We've decided we're going to try two more months before we go to the doctor. Technically we're on our 6 month of trying (doctor in Australia told me when I found out I had pcos that once we start trying to go see a doctor after 6 months if it hadn't happened by then) but one of those months or so I had a chemical so just going to let my body adjust a little bit more. Plus I started taking a B vitamin Inositol that helps women with PCOS to help their reproductive systems. I think it has made some improvement...have y'all noticed that my temperature are much higher this cycle? Is that a good thing y'all think?

ladders, very excited to see what they say for you! Always kind of wanted to do it for myself to see what they'd say...I've always been curious!

JCM, happy belated birthday by the way! Glad you're getting everything started and hope everything goes smoothly! GOOD LUCK!

 

[JCM]

Ladders, I have to pay out of pocket for everything as my insurance doesn't cover any part of it! It will be about 13000 bucks. I'm so nervous. I've been reading everything I can about it all. I'm obsessing...naturally! I will however be going back to acupuncture. Super excited to relax myself for the egg retrieval process. That scares the crap out of me! Now I want a baby reading! I can't wait to hear about it! I'm a sucker for that stuff and my husband is like yours...he would kill me.

Lsd I have noticed higher temps! I never got into temping until I started stalking you all. Lol fingers crossed that you only need these two months for it to happen. I've found it was nice having a doctor help but now when I'm impatient about results or waiting I drive the office crazy, not just myself! Ha! Those poor people...

 

[curiousowl]

Can't wait to hear how the HSG goes Dos. I've heard that too, that things can happen soon after one so fingers crossed

And best of luck JCM! Keep us posted every step of the way. I'm so hoping this will be it for you.

 

[DosPinkies]

Okay, so I got my progesterone test results back, and I had the perfect level of progesterone after ovulation and am definitely ovulating. Good news there. I go in Friday for cd3 lab tests (basically estrogen, thyroid, and the like)...and next Wednesday I go back for an ultrasound and hsg. That's the plan. Omg, I went back into the bedroom to tell him my test results...(hubs is watching Star Trek back there and I am as far away as possible watching food network instead.) Anyways, I told him that and then told him I was feeling good about our chances this cycle...and he said the sweetest thing. He said, "Yes! I really want to get you pregnant this month. Really," and something in the way he said it told me it was even more than before. So I asked him what happened that made him want it more than before, and he said he saw his friend's newborn baby (3 days old) yesterday, and he just...really wants one. He just said, "I'm ready. I want a baby with you." You don't know how amazing that is from him, because I've known that there were doubts and fears in him and he hasn't been 100% in this. Maybe 90 or so, but not as committed as I am at my 110%, ya know? But for the first time, I saw in his eyes this eagerness to be a dad, and I actually teared up a little. Guys, I am going to give this cycle my all, and the love of my life and I are going to make this baby happen this time!

 

[HopeLove GR]

Dos thats great ,,, it feels great when the DH is supportive and all in.. Baby dust your way

 

[fairyy]

Okay, so I got my progesterone test results back, and I had the perfect level of progesterone after ovulation and am definitely ovulating. Good news there. I go in Friday for cd3 lab tests (basically estrogen, thyroid, and the like)...and next Wednesday I go back for an ultrasound and hsg. That's the plan. Omg, I went back into the bedroom to tell him my test results...(hubs is watching Star Trek back there and I am as far away as possible watching food network instead.) Anyways, I told him that and then told him I was feeling good about our chances this cycle...and he said the sweetest thing. He said, "Yes! I really want to get you pregnant this month. Really," and something in the way he said it told me it was even more than before. So I asked him what happened that made him want it more than before, and he said he saw his friend's newborn baby (3 days old) yesterday, and he just...really wants one. He just said, "I'm ready. I want a baby with you." You don't know how amazing that is from him, because I've known that there were doubts and fears in him and he hasn't been 100% in this. Maybe 90 or so, but not as committed as I am at my 110%, ya know? But for the first time, I saw in his eyes this eagerness to be a dad, and I actually teared up a little. Guys, I am going to give this cycle my all, and the love of my life and I are going to make this baby happen this time!

That's the sweetest thing ever a husband could say and the best thing for a wife to hear. God bless you both with your little bean this cycle.

 

[JCM]

Soooooo the specialist called with hubbys sperm results and how they did on the trial run....he has been taking more clomid and prednisone for his low count for 3 weeks....ummm those little guys attacked the eggshell after 15 mins of being in the dish and his count is BACK TO NORMAL!!!! Whaaaaaattttt??? This is the greatest news ever! He went from 3 million to 19.8 million in 3 weeks! Let me just say that true honest prayer is working for me right now. I have been so afraid of all of this IVF talk and egg retrieval plus transfers and I get this news this afternoon! This means we could do IUI to be safe and getting a bigger change at a positive pregnancy! I know that numbers can change and things happen (obviously just like they did this last 3 weeks) but Yayyyyyyyyy!!!! 500 dollars is a lot better than 13k! Plus most of those fertility drugs and shots won't have to be used on me! I think clomid is the worst thing I'd be looking at and maybe a trigger shot!

Great news for Dos too! This is a lucky month! I'm so excited!

 

[HopeLove GR]

JCM thats great news i am glad things seems to be better for more people here

 

[lsd2721]

JCM, that is GREAT news! Very exciting!

 

[curiousowl]

What a great night ladies!

Dos, that's the sweetest thing. I might be PMSing but I swear I teared up a little just hearing about it! And how awesome that your progesterone came back good. Yay all around!

And JCM!! That's the most fabulous news! I'm so excited for you. IUI instead of IVF is huge! That's amazing.

 

[JCM]

I'm so excited you'd think I got my BFP! Haha we're like almost normal! This is a lucky thread!!! Wooooohoooo! I'm hoping we get to do next cycle which is in 6 days. Or possibly the following cycle. Either way I'm pumped! So everyone has to be ready for positive thoughts and prayers from me cause I'm gonna be in everyone's face with my excitement for us all!

Who is still in the tww?