Any SMEPers!!!! 43 Testers! 22 BFP!!!!

[BamBamsMaMa]

Sunny - Thanks for the encouragement. I actually have the prescription for Clomid filled out and ready to go. I was really hoping I wouldn't have to use it. Thanks for listening to me vent. Having someone who can relate definitely helps. How was your appt? Did you schedule for the HSG?

Tasha - I am going to order FertiliTea this week. I am sure I will need it especially since taking Clomid will dry up my CM. I am so happy you are preggo and hope it's a sticky bean!

Stacergirl - thanks! I hope it happens for all of us soon!

Kristina - where the heck are you?!!!??

Emily - thinking of you. We need to see pics of our next SMEP baby!

AFM - Cramping has intensified and AF is definitely near. This sucks balls! For the girls who has or are taking Clomid, when did you take it and how long did it take you to O? Also, my doctor put on the instructions to go back for a progesterone test 7 days after O. Is that necessary? What did you do to combat the side effects especially dry CM?

 

[snowflakes120]

Hey May! Sorry about impeding AF. Keep your chin up girl. I know how hard it can be. But it is all we can do when TTC takes a bit longer than expected!

I did Clomid on CD3-CD7 for 4 rounds total. I was also on Progesterone supplements during all those cycles as well. I definitely think that the Progesterone (P4) test is necessary at least for my issues that I was having (Low Progesterone was one of my issues). My 1st cycle of Clomid 50mg my P4 was only 13. They like to see anything over 15 when taking Clomid (and anything over 10 on a non-medicated cycle). So therefor my ovulation wasn't a nice strong one that they like with Clomid, so I was upped to Clomid 100mg for the next 3 rounds. BFN's all around for me. I then ended up getting a cyst from taking the Clomid so make sure you are getting ultrasounds very early in your cycle (around CD3) to make sure you don't get them. I then had to sit out and do an all natural cycle for the cyst to resolve itself. After that was my IUI with Femara, Ovidrel and Progesterone which equated to my BFP.

 

[krystinab]

Hey ladies Im back...I needed a break from everything TTC...sorry for just disappearing I am going to catch up today and post a little later.

 

[Bride2b]

Just been catching up with the last few days posts. May I was stalking your chart hoping I wouldnt hear that af was coming - really hope she stayed away and it was pregnancy cramps. But if she does arrive I really hope that clomid does the job for you. I know how you feel with ttc and forever feeling disappointed! I find seeing bumps really difficult as well as birth/bfp announcements in my real life. I think because I never got to have a bump (even at 19 1/2 weeks) not only do I feel deprived of a baby but also of pregnancy and that 'blooming' appearence.

Sunny good luck to you too with you HSG, I hope it does for you like so many others and gets you your bfp.

Welcome to the newbies - I have to say I dont really follow SMEP any more. I did start out that way (or had the intention to - like most of us).

Tasha hope your feeling well with your new bfp! do you know when your first scan will be?

There are lots of smep babies due soon - so its about time we have another flurry of bfps!

Amy by the way your photos are awesome & I hope Anastasia doesnt keep you having on too long xx

 

[Bride2b]

Krystina are you 13 DPO? How long is your LP?x

 

[Tasha S.]

May-I think that tea will help you, especially if you're going on Clomid and it dries up CM! Let us know what you do next cycle hun!! xoxo

Gemma-What CD are you on?! My first scan is on February 20th--feels like ages away at this point, I guess anxiety will do that!

Emily-I agree with May!! I really want to see pics of your baby!!

Krys-I totally understand about needing a break of TTC! I wish you many blessings!!! Know that we're here for you...and we missed you!! Hope you're doing well!

 

[dove830]

I'm so sorry May!!! I wish I could give you a hug!! Have you started the FertiliTea yet??? Thinking of you hun!!

Amy-You look absolutely stunning in your picture!!! OMG!!! You look so young too!!

Emily-Can't wait to hear about how your birthing experience went!! Hope everything is well and that mommy and baby are healthy!!

AFM-I'm 5 weeks and 3 days today. I'm having lots of cramps, and feeling nervous! Last time I miscarried at 7 weeks and 3 days...I'm just hoping this first trimester will zoom by!

How are your cramps today? I've been thinking of you.

I really think this group is due for a smattering of BFP's, and I think that since it seems quite a few ladies are taking the next step in the bumpy road that is TTC, that it"ll start happening soon. I wish there was a way we could all turn off the stress that comes with TTC, and since we"ve all suffered at least one loss, the stress that comes with carrying what hopefully will be our beautiful rainbows. I'm so glad that I found this group

 

[BamBamsMaMa]

Lisa - Thanks for the info. My doctor instructed me to start Clomid on CD 3. How long should I expect O after that? I usually O so late and I am hoping this will help bring O sooner. I really hope this can help. Did you experience any dry CM?

Gemma - Thanks girl. AF got me today. I, too, have a hard time seeing people pregnant with their baby bumps. I keep asking myself when it will be my turn. My best friend is almost 5 months pregnant now and I have been avoiding her like the plague just because I want to be a good friend but I don't know how to pretend all is good with me when it's not. I have just recently opened up to her and told her about my struggles in getting pregnant. It is so hard to keep hearing "it will happen" when you really don't believe it, especially from people who has gotten pregnant without a problem. How are you? Have you started TTC again? How's newlywed life? Also, I took your advice and bought some Conceive Plus. Will use it in place of Pre-seed this cycle.

Kristinaaaaa - Where are you???? How are you feeling in your cycle? We miss you!

Tasha - I just purchased Fertilitea among other TTC things. I barely have any fertile CM to begin with and taking Clomid will definitely make things worst. I sure hope it'll help! As a back up, I also bought Conceive Plus. I have been using Pre-seed but it hasn't helped me get pregnant so far.


AFM - AF is here with a vengeance. I am going to start Clomid this cycle and hope for the best. Also bought $150 worth of Fertilaid, Fertiltea, OPKs, Conceive Plus, Boost Count and FertilCM. I am ready to tackle this upcoming cycle. A friend of mine posted this today and it's just what I needed to hear even though it doesn't take away the doubt and ache in my heart - "God has a perfect timing; never early, never late. It takes a little patience and it takes a lot of faith. But it's worth the wait".

 

[Jessica28]

Baby Anastasia is on the way! Seen Amy's fb status earlier today.

 

[dove830]

Yay! She got her pictures done just in time!

 

[armymama2012]

Yay! Go Amy!

 

[Sunny skies]

Wow, 2 new SMEP babies.

Krystina, glad your back, hope the break helped. When will you be testing. How you feeling this cycle.

May, you really are fully stocked this month, glad your not giving up, I know it's tough some days. So sorry about AF.

Tasha, your ultrasound will be here before you know it.

Gemma, are you doing accupuncture, any new plans?

AFM, tomorrow is my appointment with fertility centre. I'll find out when I can book my HSG and discuss some of our tests results and get options. My family doctor just told me my DH's SA was a little low (not sure how low) but he may need another sample could have been a sample issue. So things aren't starting off very well. Good news is Zi got a nice clear positive OPK today. I'm still hoping it can happen naturally but I'm so discouraged. I'll fill everyone in tomorrow. Thanks for the support ladies.

 

[krystinab]

Ladies there has been so much going on!

Amy, your piks are the shiznit!! Hope your delivery is going smooth....of course I decide to come back when youre off to labor...smh

Lisa, your having a BOY!!! I am sooo happy for you! Thats awesome. There have bee a lot of boys on this thread!!

Sunny, congrats on the +opk...hopefully you the RE will shed some more light on your situation! Keep your chin up honey!!

May, praying clomid will do the trick for you! I have been using the fertiliti tea for 3 cycles...while Ive yet to conceive it has helped with regulating my cycles I read a bunch of success stories and I hope to read yours soon

Tasha, congrats hon!! Paying you have a happy, healthly stress free 9 months

Gemma, hows it going Love??

Army, cute bump.

AFM, this was my chill cycle the only thing I did was use OPKs. Ive officially paid for my treatment and now and just wating for AF. I ran out of my tea last week so I am hoping I dont have a long ass cycle, but at this point Im just really hopefull that the IUI will do the trick!

 

[BamBamsMaMa]

Sunny - my DH has low count too. I think 35 mil instead of 50 mil. That seems to be the only thing since all of my tests came out fine. Let me know what your RE says about retesting and treatment. We haven't seen anyone about dh's issue yet. We are taking Fertilaid for men for 3 months before doing another SA.

Kristina - I am so excited for your IUI cycle. Hope you won't need it though. How much did everything ended up costing and what will insurance pay? I just changed my health plan and it does cover IUI but not sure how much of it. That is my next option.

 

[BamBamsMaMa]

Amy - congratulations! Baby Ana is precious!

 

[snowflakes120]

Good luck with your appt today Sunny. And get your man to bed! Hooray for + OPK.

May - OV should occur within 10 days of taking your last pill. So you should OV CD17 or above. If you OV after is usually said to not have been effective for you and a higher dosage may be advised. I didn't have any CM either to begin with. Ever. RE said that it was part of my fertility issues (which I am sure you didn't want to hear) - that is ultimately why the IUI was recommended for me. When I did Clomid I did do the FertileCM for maybe 3 months and Evening Primrose Oil for 1 month. Neither seemed to work for me. I still never got anything other than watery for a short time. I even drank massive amounts of water and green tea and nothing seemed to work. I am just doomed with no CM. Weird.

Krystina - Hey Girl! Your back! So happy to see you back on here! Sorry about needing the break. I am dying to know if you are going to do the treatments!!

Gemma - How's married life? Seems like you are having a grand time in all your fun pics on FB!

AFM, I can't believe it but I am half baked. Crazy. 20 more weeks to go. Hubby started painting the nursery... blue, so original I know for a boy. We bought the nursery furniture and glider. I've gone overboard on buying clothes. We bought a stroller and swing. My mom got us the bedding we liked. Hospital tour and going to start registry next week. Booked the flight to go home for Baby Showers on March 9th/10th. Things are moving along.

 

[stacergirl]

I just got a positive opk this morning, a little later than expected! We've done the deed since last Friday thinking we'd get the positive opk Monday sp obviously not sticking to the smep in that respect, but have been opk-ing everyday since day 8. We will do the deed again today and Tommorrow (boy this is getting tiring) and then fingers and toes crossed!!

I was just in the ob office this morning for work and saw a bunch of bumps, so maybe I'll catch that! Lol

How's everyone else? Anyone else in the tww?

 

[krystinab]

May. I am paying $1763.00 out of pocket (my insurnace doesnt cover anything they just give me a discount through parent steps) and another $500 out of pocket for the medicine (Iam working with my nurse to get free samples of the injectibles so I would only have to pay for the trigger which is $70)...needless to say its pretty expensive. Also if I dont O from my left ovary they wont even do the IUI and the cycle is a bust (YES they still keep my money)

Lisa, I cannot believe you are half way through..you are having the quickest pregnancy ever!! You know I am so flipping happy for you!!

Stacegirl I am in the TWW too but I am at the very end of it...good luck...get busy girl

 

[stacergirl]

Good luck krystina!
Do you ladies think that tonight and tomorrow night is enough? Or more?

My bbt rose this more .5 degrees.

 

[snowflakes120]

You go Stacer!! Cue the Barry White music!!

Yeah Krystina for a plan of action! I hope and pray you are 1st time IUI lucky just as I was. I think since you are using injectibles that you should get some good follies from both sides!! I am so excited for you to be starting!!

Check out this website too, I have heard of girls using it (on another forum based out of the US) and saving a good deal of money on fertility meds. Although, it sounds like you are already getting a great deal from the office and won't need to use them!! https://www.freedomfertility.com/fertility-medications/medications-and-pricing.aspx