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

[Sunny skies]

Congrats 28 on the boy!

Thank you ladies, I really should test but I'm scared. I think I might actually be pregnant and if it was a bfn then I'd be devastated. The only symptoms are sore breasts for about 3 days now, but they're super heavy and hurt. Hubs says they look bigger too. And the wet feeling which makes me paranoid that it's Af so I go to the bathroom more often to check but no sign of it. I do feel cramping on and off, especially when I'm sitting down. The very last day my Af has ever come on any cycle would be tomorrow. My hubby says to wait a few days to test, which I just might! I went to the store and didn't even buy one. I think my fear is that I've been taking b6 so what if it's really working and my cycle has just been extended a couple days, because normally I'm a 23-27 day cycle girl. I'm
On cd 27 today! Eeekkkk!!! It's like one of those thoughts "it will never happen, but what if this is the cycle?!?" and I don't wanna be wrong!

Sunny any symptoms for you??? You're definitely testing Wednesday? If so, I might join you if Af hasn't come by then!!

Only symptom is that my boobs feel heavier, but no more than usual before AF. I know what you mean about going to the washroom constantly to check for AF. If AF doesn't show on Wed I'll test Thursday morning.

 

[BamBamsMaMa]

Thanks may! How was the clomid? Any side effects? Are thru monitoring you with us as well?

Absolutely no side effects with Clomid. Maybe the dosage isn't enough? I am not doing US but my gyno wants me to go for a blood test at 7dpo but I am not sure if I will. I have decided to see a RE after 3 more months.

 

[stacergirl]

Sunny what was your bd sched like this month in regards to when you O'd? I'm just curious. We bd cd 5, 8 and 11-16. I got a positive opk on the 16. But I may have O'd the 17? Not sure. Also does ad always come on the same day or does it vary? Is we'd the day she usually comes or after she comes?

May that's good you don't have any side effects! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!

 

[Sunny skies]

Sunny what was your bd sched like this month in regards to when you O'd? I'm just curious. We bd cd 5, 8 and 11-16. I got a positive opk on the 16. But I may have O'd the 17? Not sure. Also does ad always come on the same day or does it vary? Is we'd the day she usually comes or after she comes?

May that's good you don't have any side effects! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!

We bd Cd 8, 9,11,14,16 and 19 I should have O'd on Cd 16 or 17. Unfortunately I didn't bd 3 days straight after O so I hope I O'd on the 16th. My cycles are usually 28 - 29 days but they've been messed up lately. I had a crazy 37 day cycle and a 26 day cycle so I'm using my average. Lately I've been testing early and I'm sick of the disappointment.

 

[stacergirl]

Congrats 28 on the boy!

Thank you ladies, I really should test but I'm scared. I think I might actually be pregnant and if it was a bfn then I'd be devastated. The only symptoms are sore breasts for about 3 days now, but they're super heavy and hurt. Hubs says they look bigger too. And the wet feeling which makes me paranoid that it's Af so I go to the bathroom more often to check but no sign of it. I do feel cramping on and off, especially when I'm sitting down. The very last day my Af has ever come on any cycle would be tomorrow. My hubby says to wait a few days to test, which I just might! I went to the store and didn't even buy one. I think my fear is that I've been taking b6 so what if it's really working and my cycle has just been extended a couple days, because normally I'm a 23-27 day cycle girl. I'm
On cd 27 today! Eeekkkk!!! It's like one of those thoughts "it will never happen, but what if this is the cycle?!?" and I don't wanna be wrong!

Sunny any symptoms for you??? You're definitely testing Wednesday? If so, I might join you if Af hasn't come by then!!

Only symptom is that my boobs feel heavier, but no more than usual before AF. I know what you mean about going to the washroom constantly to check for AF. If AF doesn't show on Wed I'll test Thursday morning.

Sunny what was your bd sched like this month in regards to when you O'd? I'm just curious. We bd cd 5, 8 and 11-16. I got a positive opk on the 16. But I may have O'd the 17? Not sure. Also does ad always come on the same day or does it vary? Is we'd the day she usually comes or after she comes?

May that's good you don't have any side effects! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!

We bd Cd 8, 9,11,14,16 and 19 I should have O'd on Cd 16 or 17. Unfortunately I didn't bd 3 days straight after O so I hope I O'd on the 16th. My cycles are usually 28 - 29 days but they've been messed up lately. I had a crazy 37 day cycle and a 26 day cycle so I'm using my average. Lately I've been testing early and I'm sick of the disappointment.

Well you look like you covered your bases. I didn't do 3 says after or any days after for that matter. I hear ya on the disappointment in bfn, that's why I'm scared to test! Lol

Do you think I should stop taking b6 now? Or keep taking it? I don't want a crazy 30 day cycle, but I was trying to lengthen my lp. Thoughts?

 

[Sunny skies]

Stacergirl, sorry but I don't know anything about B6.

 

[snowflakes120]

Stacer - I took B6 up til got my BFP and even a little bit after.

May - I didn't have any side effects either. It was working for me - I had good sized follies that we saw via US. It's just like any other med - some people get side effects and some don't. If you aren't being monitored by US to check follicle sizes, the only other way that I know of to see if it is working is to get your P4 tested on 7dpo. Your P4 needs to be >15 on a medicated cycle - if it isn't then most Dr.'s feel that it wasn't effective and will most likely raise your dosage.

 

[Bride2b]

Stace I dont wanna get your hopes up but I think your symptoms sound good. My boobs hurt when I got my BFPs and they only ever hurt when pregnant! Also I had that wet feeling and kept thinking af was there too - I'm excited to see what happens for you.

Good luck Sunny for this week too! I hope the witch stays away!!!!

28 congrats on expecting a boy and what a lovely name too!

Well I'm on CD6 today & am going to ask my doctor tomorrow if there are any tests that can be done to check everything is in working order, just for reassurance really so I know I am not worrying or stringing this out for longer than I need to!

 

[stacergirl]

Well ladies thanks for all the words of encouragemeant and hopes, but I'm out! Af came today. And I was sooo close too. Pretty upset. So i called my dov bc I think a few things could be going on. One being my short lp, I think the longest it's ever been is 11 days. But another I think is my dh sperm analysis. His primary care doc said it was fine and he had two kids with similar results, however not sure if they used ivf or anything because the doc said he went to the same reproductive med doctor that DHs SA was done at. Well my doc hasn't seen his results yet but I faxed them over last week. Today I followed up on them after I saw Af and the way the receptionist said I need to make an appt made me nervous. But I guess the worse they can say is we have to try ivf or IUi. His results said decreased rapid motility and isolated teratozoospermia? Do any of your SO have the same or similar?

And on fb, a friend got accidentally preg for the 3rd time with her bf. a bit frustrating considering her 2nd just turned a year Christmas day... Ugh! Losing hope over here!

 

[28329]

So sorry the witch turned up stace. I hope the doc says that everything is fine and you just have to wait that little longer for your rainbow.

my fiance has a low sperm count and we was told ivf was our only hope. We managed it naturally so its very possible.

 

[stacergirl]

Thanks 28, that's good to know! What did you guys do the cycle you conceived? Did you Stick to the smep? Or anything I should know?! ;-) my husband goes away for two weeks so probably out this cycle as well, but will be at the docs become next cycle begins so hoping that one is it!

 

[28329]

To be honest we had lost all hope so weren't really trying. We only bd on cd 8 and 11. I didn't even keep boys boys in. i ovulated on cd 12 and got a shock bfp when I was 3 days late. It really is true that things happen when you stop trying.

 

[stacergirl]

That's definitely awesome!! When you say you O'd on cd 12, was that the day you confirmed by temp or the day of your pos opk? Just wondering.

 

[krystinab]

Hey ladies! Its been a long time.

Stacegirl I am soooo sorry about AF, keep your chin up honey!!

28, a boy! Exciting!

Lisa, hows that baby doing??

We decided to wait until next cycle to do the IUI. This cycle Im just chillin, AF left the building 2 days ago I am glad shes gone...so excited about next month

 

[Tasha S.]

Stacergirl--So sorry about AF! She sucks so bad! Honey, I was reading over your posts and you mentioned that your DH's sperm have low mobility and something else that I didn't understand. I know everyone really starts believing in whatever got them pregnant, and I'm not sure if it helps, but I thought I'd contribute my story. I know other girls have tried/are trying Fairhaven's products and not everyone is getting results, but maybe it's worth a google search? I've read a lot of encouraging reviews (they have products for men's sperm--mobility and other stuff too). I got pregnant on their Fertilitea--I wasn't producing enough CM to get pregnant before that...the m/c that I had in mid-July really dried me up. The site is fairhaven.com--I really believe in their products (I'm "health food" kind of a girl, so if I can find natural things, I do it!). Again, so sorry about AF, but like Krys said, keep your chin up! You have so much creative potential in you, girl! That's what I would tell myself when AF would show up while TTC. It WILL happen for you! All the best!!

Krys-Glad you're taking a relaxing cycle!

28-Congrats on finding out it's a boy!!

May-I miss you! How are you?!?!

Dove-Your pregnancy is going well??

Sunny-Fx for you girl!!!

 

[Sunny skies]

Gemma, I think getting some tests and being proactive is a good plan. I personally felt it was time to get some answers for me. Good luck.

Krystina, glad you and DH agreed to a plan. Hope this relax cycle brings a BFP and you don't need the IUI.

Tasha, how are you feeling? When's your first ultrasound?

AFM, just hoping AF stays away but not feeling confident. I hate this time when you just worry you haven't done enough.

 

[BamBamsMaMa]

Lisa - I spoke to my gyno today and she suggested that I should consider the blood test at 7 DPO to make sure I did O. She said if it doesn't show O, she will increase my dosage for the next cycle. Problem is my gyno is far from me and since I work so much, I might not have time to go for the blood test. I took Clomid from CD 3-7 and I am at CD 14 today but still negative OPK. When am I supposed to O? I usually O around CD 20. Is Clomid supposed to help me O sooner? I normally O on my own but I have irregular cycles and O late. Will Clomid cause me not to O? Now I am worried taking the drugs might mess up my cycle even more. =(

Stacergirl - Sorry about AF. My DH has low sperm count and I also worry that it might prevent us from having a baby. DH has been taking Fertilaid for 2-3 months now. I hope that his count will go up on his next SA.

Tasha - Miss you too! How are you feeling?

AFM - I have decided to go to a RE if we are not pregnant in another 3 months. During this time, I will keep taking Clomid and DH will continue Fertilaid. I think it's enough time to try on our own and if it still doesn't work naturally, I have to suck up my pride and seek help. It is just so unfair that so many people have babies everyday without a problem and I have to go through so much just to try to conceive. So frustrating!

 

[28329]

That's definitely awesome!! When you say you O'd on cd 12, was that the day you confirmed by temp or the day of your pos opk? Just wondering.

I was no longer temping. I am one of the lucky ones that feels ovulation.

 

[snowflakes120]

Gemma - That is great that you feel you are ready for tests. It can't hurt, right?

Krystina - Hope this is your month! If not, it WILL be next month! Just think you will be due next fall! Perfect time of year! Baby boy is doing great! I'm finally starting to get big - at least by my standards! Everyone tells me I am still tiny! I have yet to gain 10 pds but eating like a horse so happy about keeping my girlish figure! We've painted the nursery and did the registry this past weekend. Gotten furniture and a few big ticket items already. Things are progressing nicely so far.

Tasha - How ya feeling so far? Any MS?

May - You *should* OV by CD17. It usually happens within 10 days after the last pill. I seemed to get a really fast + OPK with not much notice and then OV the very next day while on Clomid. Maybe it will be the same for you! It should make you OV sooner! I have never heard of it not making girls OV at all unless they didn't OV to begin with, if that makes sense! FX for you this cycle!!

 

[stacergirl]

Thank you EVERYONE!! I think the sa means high abnormal morphology and slow mobility? Not sure. I'll check out the fertility site that you mentioned. I don't think I produce enough cm either but been using preseed for about 8 months. Although I don't put itin 15 min before bd. ive also been taking evening primrose oil, but on occasion and only one pill. I've also tried green tea, I've been taking prenatal for almost 2 years, hubs takes multi vitamins and vitamin c. I've read that the vitamin e can help with motility? I've read Folic acid can help with morph. His count is good but I guess if the majority are abnormal then that doesn't help.
My doc can't see me til feb 11 so I'll have to wait til then.