46 BFPS and Counting -TTC Lucky Support Thread - newbies welcome!

[campn]

Trix- OPKS and charting! It will help you at least pinpoint ovulation so it makes things easier. Also, just have fun with it and try not to stress, even if it takes a few cycles. The odds sadly are against those poor swimmers (after watching a few documentaries) so I'm using pressed and soft cups on my next cycle.

Sounds like you and your DH have a good plan and will do great!! Welcome here! It is really a lucky thread!!

 

[jren]

Hey ladies! My name is Jen. I'm in my 5th tww. This cycle I took 5mg of femara 3-7 and had two follicles. I am currently 2dpo! I'm testing November 14th.

 

[magicalmom2be]

Congrats TTCBaby! And WELCOME Trixie!

Campn... your temps haven't dropped, have they? Looks like you're still in the running, like me.

AF was scheduled for today, but did not show up. I also expected temp to drop all the way down as a sign that AF is coming today or tomorrow, but that didn't happen either.

All of this is GREAT news, but still BFN. I refuse to declare myself out until my temp drops all the way down or AF shows. I read that I still have til 16 DPO to 18 DPO to receive a BFP, so I'm holding on to hope.

 

[trixiesmith]

Thanks ladies. I have been on here for a while now actually. I do chart and use opk's. I was kind of hoping for more suggestions on, I guess, different things you ladies may have tried. Example: I read something about raspberry leaf tea. I don't know really what suggestions I'm looking for lol.

We've been trying on and off for the past year. We did try going to my doctor for help, unfortunately they refuse to do anything for me until DH has an analysis done. With his work schedule, that is unlikely to happen anytime soon. But I'm feeling optimistic and good about this cycle.

 

[jGo_18]

trixie - i drink the raspberry tea and i noticed that it REALLY helped with cm. when i started drinking it (usually 2ish cups a day + 2 cups of grapefruit juice as well) i actually get a good amount of ewcm, which i never got before i started drinking the tea.
i also took vitex for awhile - but i actually think it screwed my cycles up instead of helped =/
i know a lot of ladies here use soft cups as well.

i use a donor, so our process is probably a bit different. but i do use pre-seed and i keep my hips elevated after for at least an hour or so.

 

[magicalmom2be]

Welcome jren!

Trixie -- Here are a few things I've tried:
1. Raspberry leaf tea -- GREAT for producing EWCM around ovulation.
2. Maca powder -- fertility in general...may help produce O pains (so you know you're ovulating )
3. Royal Jelly/Bee Pollen -- Great for fertility...comes from the Queen Bee and she's SUPER fertile!
4. Vitex/Chasteberry -- Helps regulate cycles.
5. Soy Isoflavones -- Helps regulate irregular cycles. Only use from CD2 to CD6---no more or less...and never use it on any other days. Helps regulate cycles and produce O pains.
6. Folic acid -- Some women get pregnant taking folic acid prescribed by their doctor.
7. Serrapeptase -- Enzyme that helps remove blockages in the womb/reproductive organs. I had blocked tubes, so this helped me.
8. Castor Oil packs -- Only use before O.
9. Apple cider vinegar -- Some women who couldn't conceive started taking a couple of ounces of apple cider vinegar twice a day and conceived.
10. Pre-seed lubricant -- Imitates EWCM, makes your uterus more alkaline for sperm, and helps sperm get to egg. Some women who couldn't conceive for many cycles finally conceived on their first cycle of using pre-seed. This was my first cycle using it.

This is all I can think of for right now.

 

[beemeck]

happy birthday camp!!!! xoxoxo what are your plans for the day? I have so many appts at work today, phew! At least it's keeping me busy. SO wanted us to both call off today, but I think I need my mind elsewhere.

magical - I love that you said "that's all I can think of now" after listing just about every natural fertility secret there is out there. lol way to go, girl! And I'm totally not counting you OR camp out - in my craziness yesterday, I stalked FF charts for late BFPs and there were so many after 14 DPO!

hi again trixie! glad you are back for another round with us. Good luck - magical pretty much covered everything that I know of! let me know when you will be testing around and we will all be rooting for you

hey smille - my SO is interested in getting a sperm analysis. After my tests came back normal last month, he's thinking he should get checked out too. Do you know if a referral is needed? is it done by a urologist?? any info would be helpful!

ciz and ajr - you know me, not seeing anything yet, but I hope I can soon!!

ttcbaby - still so excited for you

 

[beemeck]

oh and welcome jren! FX for you and lots of

 

[ajr1990]

So fustrated i want to scream(and cry ) https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test-gallery/image.php?galleryid=475900

 

[trixiesmith]

trixie - i drink the raspberry tea and i noticed that it REALLY helped with cm. when i started drinking it (usually 2ish cups a day + 2 cups of grapefruit juice as well) i actually get a good amount of ewcm, which i never got before i started drinking the tea.
i also took vitex for awhile - but i actually think it screwed my cycles up instead of helped =/
i know a lot of ladies here use soft cups as well.

i use a donor, so our process is probably a bit different. but i do use pre-seed and i keep my hips elevated after for at least an hour or so.

Welcome jren!

Trixie -- Here are a few things I've tried:
1. Raspberry leaf tea -- GREAT for producing EWCM around ovulation.
2. Maca powder -- fertility in general...may help produce O pains (so you know you're ovulating )
3. Royal Jelly/Bee Pollen -- Great for fertility...comes from the Queen Bee and she's SUPER fertile!
4. Vitex/Chasteberry -- Helps regulate cycles.
5. Soy Isoflavones -- Helps regulate irregular cycles. Only use from CD2 to CD6---no more or less...and never use it on any other days. Helps regulate cycles and produce O pains.
6. Folic acid -- Some women get pregnant taking folic acid prescribed by their doctor.
7. Serrapeptase -- Enzyme that helps remove blockages in the womb/reproductive organs. I had blocked tubes, so this helped me.
8. Castor Oil packs -- Only use before O.
9. Apple cider vinegar -- Some women who couldn't conceive started taking a couple of ounces of apple cider vinegar twice a day and conceived.
10. Pre-seed lubricant -- Imitates EWCM, makes your uterus more alkaline for sperm, and helps sperm get to egg. Some women who couldn't conceive for many cycles finally conceived on their first cycle of using pre-seed. This was my first cycle using it.

This is all I can think of for right now.

thanks ladies! I think I am a bit more inclined to try the tea right now. I do seem to have a pretty regular cycle complete with O pains and all kinds of cm haha, but it just seems like it's taking longer than I'd like. I imagine there's a few who have been trying for a lot longer so I have no reason to complain/whine about that.

 

[beemeck]

trixie - i drink the raspberry tea and i noticed that it REALLY helped with cm. when i started drinking it (usually 2ish cups a day + 2 cups of grapefruit juice as well) i actually get a good amount of ewcm, which i never got before i started drinking the tea.
i also took vitex for awhile - but i actually think it screwed my cycles up instead of helped =/
i know a lot of ladies here use soft cups as well.

i use a donor, so our process is probably a bit different. but i do use pre-seed and i keep my hips elevated after for at least an hour or so.

Welcome jren!

Trixie -- Here are a few things I've tried:
1. Raspberry leaf tea -- GREAT for producing EWCM around ovulation.
2. Maca powder -- fertility in general...may help produce O pains (so you know you're ovulating )
3. Royal Jelly/Bee Pollen -- Great for fertility...comes from the Queen Bee and she's SUPER fertile!
4. Vitex/Chasteberry -- Helps regulate cycles.
5. Soy Isoflavones -- Helps regulate irregular cycles. Only use from CD2 to CD6---no more or less...and never use it on any other days. Helps regulate cycles and produce O pains.
6. Folic acid -- Some women get pregnant taking folic acid prescribed by their doctor.
7. Serrapeptase -- Enzyme that helps remove blockages in the womb/reproductive organs. I had blocked tubes, so this helped me.
8. Castor Oil packs -- Only use before O.
9. Apple cider vinegar -- Some women who couldn't conceive started taking a couple of ounces of apple cider vinegar twice a day and conceived.
10. Pre-seed lubricant -- Imitates EWCM, makes your uterus more alkaline for sperm, and helps sperm get to egg. Some women who couldn't conceive for many cycles finally conceived on their first cycle of using pre-seed. This was my first cycle using it.

This is all I can think of for right now.

thanks ladies! I think I am a bit more inclined to try the tea right now. I do seem to have a pretty regular cycle complete with O pains and all kinds of cm haha, but it just seems like it's taking longer than I'd like. I imagine there's a few who have been trying for a lot longer so I have no reason to complain/whine about that.

I'm with you trixie! I'm super regular - get O pains that coordinate perfectly with CM... yet nothing now. We fell pregnant our first month TTC and after a very complicated pregnancy ending in a loss, have been unable to get pregnant again even though I haven't noticed ANY changes to my cycle. Even my blood tests came back normal last month from the Dr so it's a mystery I feel your frustration!

 

[magicalmom2be]

beemeck -- I am the QUEEN of natural remedies! I've been on a journey to heal my womb for 5+ years.... NTNP, and this cycle is my first TTC. Hoping all of that hard work finally pays off. I've also been stalking FF charts with BFPs after 16 DPO, and it makes me feel a lot better!

trixie -- Tell us how raspberry tea works for you!

Glad I wrote that list, because there are a couple of things I didn't do this cycle that I need to try again (if necessary, next cycle)--like apple cider vinegar. A couple of ounces in the morning....another couple of ounces in the afternoon. That's it. They say that's good for weight loss and digestive issues as well. Actually, ACV is good for almost EVERYTHING! lol....

 

[Conundrum]

Happy Birthday B and Campn!

Magical, lol, love the list! I am right there with you on the natural remedies.
1.Superfruits and foods try to get at least two in a day
2. B-Vitamins or B-Complex
3. Damiana
4. Evening Primrose

Just a few, if interested in teas there are even more. Ginger green tea is a personal favorite. Started juicing this month as well.

 

[Trr]

Ladies- cross your everything for me. I said I wasn't going to test which was a filthy lie.

I got the faintest line on a internet stick at about the 5 minute mark this afternoon. So faint I can't get a picture of it. Holding again and going to take a frer this evening.

 

[jGo_18]

all crossables are crossed for you Trr!

 

[beemeck]

Crossed !!!

 

[Conundrum]

FX Trr!

 

[Smille24]

happy birthday camp!!!! xoxoxo what are your plans for the day? I have so many appts at work today, phew! At least it's keeping me busy. SO wanted us to both call off today, but I think I need my mind elsewhere.

magical - I love that you said "that's all I can think of now" after listing just about every natural fertility secret there is out there. lol way to go, girl! And I'm totally not counting you OR camp out - in my craziness yesterday, I stalked FF charts for late BFPs and there were so many after 14 DPO!

hi again trixie! glad you are back for another round with us. Good luck - magical pretty much covered everything that I know of! let me know when you will be testing around and we will all be rooting for you

hey smille - my SO is interested in getting a sperm analysis. After my tests came back normal last month, he's thinking he should get checked out too. Do you know if a referral is needed? is it done by a urologist?? any info would be helpful!

ciz and ajr - you know me, not seeing anything yet, but I hope I can soon!!

ttcbaby - still so excited for you

In the US a referral is not needed to see a specialist. Actually your gyno can write a script for an SA and provide you with a specimen cup. When he can take the specimen to the lab at the hospital. That's what mine did.

 

[Smille24]

Fxd trr

 

[magicalmom2be]

Fingers crossed and sending triple baby dust your way Trr!