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

[Bride2b]

Wow there are so many familiar friends here and tons of new ( to me) smeppers.
Thought I would give my old smepping buddies an update. The end of February beginning of march we got news that we would not have a very good chance of conceiving by ourselves. We gave up. I drank a lot. A lot is an understatement. I Have not drank that much since college. So because of all the giving up and all the alcohol we didn't want anything to do with sex. So I didn't for one second think there could ever be a possibility that I could be pregnant but because I am addicted to peeing on things... I took a test and it was negative. I was not shocked. You have to have sex to get knocked up. Duh. So a few days later I am riding in the car and get car sick. Think hmmmm don't be stupid. The next day I have a sudden aversion to fried food so I peed on more test and again was not shocked they were negative. The next night I got up at 3:00 am to pee and thought might as well pee on something so I did and didn't even check it just went back to bed. The next morning I am brushing my teeth and I look down and am like WTF? Is that a line? It was well past the 10 minute mark so I had to wait to take another one. So around noon I take another one and then got busy and didn't check it for a couple of hours and I swear there is a line again. After 11 tests I was pretty sure it was a serious case of line eye. Then I remember Easter was the one sober day in march... And I did put out! So off to the store to buy more tests. That week I took 37 tests including 4 digi.

I am now almost 8 weeks pregnant! Due 12/16/13!!!!

Thats incredible!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!! 37 tests - are you sure thats enough

 

[Bride2b]

KDK, sorry about your news, must have been a difficult decision. You are very brave, thinking of you.

Joanna, congratulations. What an unexpected surprise, you must be over the moon.

AFM, keeping busy and trying to not stress out about TTC. Had a follie scan this morning and should be ovulating today or tomorrow. I go back Sunday morning to confirm if I O'd. I have 2 mature follies on my left and right and another on my right that may be mature at o time too.

Any testers soon?

God luck hun xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[jrowenj]

hello ladies. Sorry I haven't been on in AGES...

KDK... I am so sorry to hear about your scan. I know this must be so difficult. I am glad that you will be staying positive and jumping back to trying again in a few months... lots of hugs...

JoAnna - I am so excited for you

baby dust to the rest of you lovely ladies!

 

[Tasha S.]

It's been so quiet on here lately! How are all you ladies doing??

Sunny: How's this cycle going for you on Femara? I'm thinking of you!

May: How are you hun??

KD: I'm praying really hard for you!

Gemma: Did you have your 12 week scan yet?

Congrats Joanna!

 

[Sunny skies]

It's been so quiet on here lately! How are all you ladies doing??

Sunny: How's this cycle going for you on Femara? I'm thinking of you!

May: How are you hun??

KD: I'm praying really hard for you!

Gemma: Did you have your 12 week scan yet?

Congrats Joanna!

Tasha, femara is working well. I ovulated from 2 follicles one on each side this cycle. If AF doesn't show up by Friday I go in for pregnancy test. I'm holding out again this cycle and not testing before AF.

How are you feeling these days. Are the headaches gone?

It really has been quiet, hope to hear updates from everyone soon.

 

[krystinab]

Hey ladies, its really been a while. I was cheking to see who's gotten their BFP! BRIDEEEEEEE Im sooooo happy for you! Anyone else??? Ive been taking a break from TTC for the last 2 cycles...I really miss you ladies!

 

[stacergirl]

Hi krystina! Hope you're doing good! I've been thinking of you!

 

[Bride2b]

It has been quiet!!!

Krystina have the last 2 months helped at all do you think?

Sunny I so want to see your BFP on Friday! Especially with 2 follies again!

I have my 12 week scan on Thursday - feeling nervous but excited if that makes sense. I thought my 24 hour nausea would start to settle down but its ramped up the last few days, I was convinced its another boy but I am starting to change my mind now as I feel different to how I felt with Bertie. I never had heartburn or put on much weight which I have this time - and the fact the nausea isnt subsiding! Its such a guessing game. I'm hoping to get a scan at 16 weeks too as they said I would when I saw the consultant after Bertie, so I hope they might sneek a peak to see if this is a boy or girl! so thats only another 4 weeks away! Eeeek cant wait to find out!!!

 

[krystinab]

Gemma, thats so awesome. I am happy for you and your husband. I cant wait to hear about your scan. Do you want a boy? Please keep us posted!

Sunny, its so exiting that your test date is coming up! FX for you girlie!!

Stacergirl, I thanks for the kind works Yall are always on my heart & mind!

AFM, like I mentioned in my last post I havent been TTC for the last two cycles. I am getting my self in gear to start again with my June cycle. Tomorrow is my 32nd birthday....whomp whomp whomp....

 

[Tasha S.]

Krys, it's so good to hear from you again! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! (In advance, because I won't have access to internet until tmr evening!)

Sunny: YAY for O'ing from both sides!!! I can't wait til Friday!

Bride: Thursday is so soon!!!! I can't wait to hear how your scan goes! Please post a pic!!!

Stacer: How are you doing girl?! When are you starting IVF?? Soon, isn't it?!

May: Still waiting to hear from you hun!

AFM: Sunny, thanks, my headaches have left! I'm so thankful for that! I'm still quite very nauseous, so I'm still taking anti-nausea pills, heartburn all the time! (Bride, you have heartburn all the time too?? Mine started right at the beginning and has never left! Maybe you are having a girl!!). I had a big scare last Friday, I had a few painful contractions (like, I couldn't breathe and I had to sit and it HURT!) in the morning. I brushed them off and went on with my day, not wanting to believe anything was the matter but a little concerned. I had a few less painful ones during the day, and then in the evening I was in pain again (though not as bad as in the morning). I was at my sister's, and she was nervous to see me like that, so she called the hospital and they wanted me in right away! I went and stayed there until 11:30pm being monitored. Everything was okay (phewww!), the nurse said that she couldn't believe how active my baby is and that that could easily cause premature contractions, so to take it easy! I'm just glad everything's okay!

 

[BamBamsMaMa]

Hi girls! I have been lurking... congrats on all the BFPs, wishing a H&H pregnancy to all the preggo ladies, good luck to all of us who are still TTC and Happy Birthday to Krystina!

AFM - I have my first RE appt in July. I have been chilling out this month and plan to do the same until the RE appt. I am currently in my TWW but really don't have any symptoms. Just hoping that we can do it on our own naturally. TTYL!!

 

[~Brandy~]

Hi girls! I have been lurking... congrats to all the BFPs, wishing a H&H pregnancy to all the preggo ladies, good luck to all of us who are still TTC and Happy Birthday to Krystina!

AFM - I have my first RE appt in July. I have been chilling out this month and plan to do the same until the RE appt. I am currently in my TWW but really don't have any symptoms. Just hoping that we can do it on our own naturally. TTYL!!

The BFP I got was during a month that I was just chilling out waiting for my FS appt Good luck!

 

[stacergirl]

Tasha, I'm starting ivf the last week of may. I'm not on bcp right now, just waiting for AF. They are being aggressive with the meds in hopes that I respond, so even though I'm only 30, my protocol is pretty much for a 44 year old. Ugh! Oh well! I'm going to have soooo many injections. 2 a day for up to 10 days, then more after that and progesterone pills/injections and estrogen. Dh isn't going to like me very much, but hey I won't like him either so atleast we will be even! Lol! My procedure is around $12500! Eek! Praying it works bc really dont want to pay that again!! Hoping you ladies don't need ivf! It doesn't sound fun! Best part is dh will be gone while these injections are taking place, so I'll have to do them on my own, or get a nurse to do them for me (luckily I work at a doc office, and have a pharmacist friend who gives the flu shot). The injections have to go in my tummy, but then the progesterone injections have to go in my back, so someone will have to do those. Dh might be home by then. He will have to make a trip back for the ER though.
Tasha-how are you?

Krystina-happy birthday! Don't worry girl, 32 isn't do bad. I'm right behind you, turning 31 in August.

May-been thinking about you! Glad you're taking it easy! Would be such a blessing if the BFP happened before your RE appointment! If you have any questions about what will happen with RE, let me know as I've been there and done that!

 

[krystinab]

Stacer those injections are no joke. But its well worth it. I just put in a grant application for women who need help with paying fertility expenses. The award up to 10k per couple. Although my RE didnt think that IVF was necessary I am tired of waiting around. I really hope IVF works for you the first time arounf 13K is no joke! Thats a lot of money! Thanks for the birthday wishes!!

May, looks like we are both in the same state of mind....hopefully you will get that natural BFP!

 

[BamBamsMaMa]

Just wanted to hop on and say I miss you girls. Hope everyone is doing well.

 

[Sunny skies]

May, we've all been so quiet. I miss everyone too. How have you been.

Stacer, how is IVF process going. Thinking of you.

Hope all the prego ladies are doing well and to all of us still TTC.

Just a quick update AF came Sunday night so I'm onto my third round of Femara. I was really hopeful as I ovulated from both sides so its been a tough few days.

 

[stacergirl]

This group is by far my fav group that I've found on here!! Hope everyone is well!!

Sunny-ugh what a let down! I'm so sorry! Don't beat yourself up too much!!! Hugs!

I'm just waiting, and not so patiently! No dates are set yet bc waiting on Af them everything determines on how well you do from that point on. I'm sitting here making a calendar to try and figure out when the ER and ET will be. I'm guessing both between June 10 and June 17. And then the crappy part is the preg test isn't until 17 days after the ER. So I'm looking st the end of June before I know much of anything! Argh!! But thanks for asking. I'll keep you up to date in case you're interested to know, it's going to be interesting!

Best of luck ladies!!

Krystina-how soon til you start your next IUi? I'm envious of you getting through injections already-you're a pro now yet I'm so scared! I'm already getting anxiety for nothing! Eek! Lol oh btw I'll be using follisttem as well. Did you have any reactions from it? Did you get the pen injections? Those are supposed to be better. I have to actually mix my menopur. Did you do any PIO? I'm going to have to, hear those are the worst!!

 

[BamBamsMaMa]

Sunny - I am doing ok. Same boat as you. AF came and went. Now I start a new cycle all over again. Oh joy. Lol. This is my last cycle doing it on my own before I see a RE. If I do t get preggo this month, I will be getting AF WHILE ON VACATION at the end of June. FML! Good to hear you O'ed from both sides. That means there's hope it will happen again this cycle!

Stacergirl - Please update me on how the injections are. I think I am headed down the same road, IUI or IVF. I am such a wimp when it comes to needles. I know I'll be anxious about ER and ET but it will be all worth it.

 

[snowflakes120]

As always thinking of you ladies and sending lots of baby dust!! xoxo

 

[stacergirl]

Sunny - I am doing ok. Same boat as you. AF came and went. Now I start a new cycle all over again. Oh joy. Lol. This is my last cycle doing it on my own before I see a RE. If I do t get preggo this month, I will be getting AF WHILE ON VACATION at the end of June. FML! Good to hear you O'ed from both sides. That means there's hope it will happen again this cycle!

Stacergirl - Please update me on how the injections are. I think I am headed down the same road, IUI or IVF. I am such a wimp when it comes to needles. I know I'll be anxious about ER and ET but it will be all worth it.

May-hope you don't need either, but if you do I really hope they work. The ER is the harder part because youre under anesthesia, but the ET is the easy part, it's almost identical to IUi except theres an egg and sperm being replaced rather than just sperm. Be sure to find out what tests should be done in preparation for IUi or ivf. And if you do have to do ivf, be prepared to wait. It's been 2 months since they told me I needed ivf and the only thing holding us up is the sequence and timing of tests. I'm a big baby with needles too!

Krustina-I wanted to ask if they ever did an hysterscopy on you? My doc did to check out my endometrium in my uterus. Just wondering if implantation was the problem with your last IUi if a hysterscopy would help? Some women have scar tissue or abnormalities that they find with a hysteroscipy and sometimes do a d&c to clean it out. Just a thought! Good luck!