Cheers to BFPs in 2-0-1-6!

[Sheece]

Abbenion - fingers crossed, sounds promising you will get your cross hairs soon!!

My temp went down again today grrrr.

Emma - so happy for you How exciting, have you made a doctors appointment ?

 

[dancingnurse2]

Still here! Have been on vacation and enjoying the break. I had some bright red when wiping for a couple of times Tuesday and Wednesday. Thought I started my period. Went and got pads and nothing. I will test on Tuesday if AF has not arrived. Congratulations to all the BFP's.

 

[wifeybby]

Hi dancingnurse! I hope its IB - How many DPO?

I officially completed all the consult testing for my RE. DH and I went in to drop off his swimmers for the SA. Was feeling really positive and excited this morning for my consult this Tues to review all the testing.. But now I'm getting freaked out about all the negatives that could come. I mean, realistically, I could get some pretty crap news. Pray for me please!

On a lighter note, I was so proud of DH In a funny way. He made his own andrology lab appt for the SA, rescheduled when he had to, and took off work this am to go in today and took care of it all independently. Maybe I should've expected it, or maybe I'm just feeling like he's giving me full support on this. Either way, I love it and it makes me happy. What were your guys' DH's reactions to doing a SA?

@Abbe - How are you?

ps - thanks for letting me vent some girls. I feel better already.

 

[abennion]

@wifey: I'm doing well. Got my crosshairs this morning! I was worried they would never show. Didn't have as high of a jump as I normally do, more of a slow climb. I'm not sure if that's due to the clomid, or something else.

DH refused even calling to make an appointment for his SA until the start of my November cycle (he had already had his requisition form for a month and a half at that point) I did have to push him because whenever I tried to tell him to go it was within my LP and he was always convinced I'd get my BFP that month so there was no point to going. Finally I took a day off and went with him. I'm glad everything went well with your RE! And kuddos to your DH for doing his SA all by himself! Hopefully you'll get some good news (or at least nothing that can't be easily fixed!)

 

[wifeybby]

Thank you, abe Yay for CH!!! I would guess its the Clomid since you were O'ing fine previously. Maybe your body was overwhelmed by the extra help, like, hey I'm doing this, who are you? Lol! I just hope its the trick to your sticky BFP, I can't wait until you get yours! I know you will! and call me crazy, but maybe you'll even get twins if the clomid makes you o more than one egg! When you said you've seen a lot of peoples DH's give them a hard time about the SA, it kinda hit me that my dh was so nice. I could totally see not wanting to do it, of course its awkward. His only complaint was that it was $145, plus the time at work he was missing was unpaid, so in reality it cost us $200 in the big picture out of pocket. Insurance supposedly will reimburse us, but I'll believe it when I see it. It was pretty funny though, driving 45 minutes away with DH's sample cup tucked in his armpit/under his coat to keep it body temp. We joked about getting pulled over for speeding and explaining to an officer why to get out of a ticket. And an awkward convo between another patient in for a SA and the lab tech was funny to talk about in the car after. We laughed all morning, it wasn't a bad experience.

 

[broodymrs]

Praying for good news wifey!

 

[MumDreamz]

Wow, how did you ladies convince DH to do an SA? I have been trying for years. I wanted him to because there are tons of tests for women and not much for guys. It was at least something. But he has to be a man. I think he feels inferior for me not getting PG and out of fear has refused to test. I'm searching for a doctor at the moment to start my own testing. He still won't even go near one.

Ugh...I think I just might set him an appointment up and see what he says.

The funny thing is he swore up and down I was not having any donor sperm if that was the case.

 

[abennion]

You could try playing to his ego. "Just go and get it done so you can say it isn't you" kind of thing." Mine just knew it was important to me, and went, albeit begrudgingly

 

[wifeybby]

@Emma, thank you! It's consumed me too for sure. Yes, I feel lucky that we've always been open about TTC. I don't talk to him too much about it (don't want to be a turn off) and I don't talk to many girlfriends about it either (they mostly all have children) so this is my main support system. How are you feeling?! Any news?

@broody, thank you so much. It really means the world to me. Babydust and prayers coming your way too!

@mumdreamz, good for you to start testing! Its a big step, and the best thing you can do. If i hadn't started testing I'd still be so lost, probably on another 3 month long cycle. I kinda prepared myself for DH to say no because I thought he'd be too embarrassed /scared. If DH would have fought me for it, I would've told him how important it was to me, that he's half of the equation and that its not fair only I have to do all the work. I would've told him I felt bailed on in TTC and if he can't get over some awkward moments to create a family then I have no other words for him. Personally I would make the appt and tell him its do or die lol but that's just us, by no means am I instigating/supporting an argument. I guess I'm trying to say I'd get firm. As for the donor sperm, people say no to things until they're faced with a final option. I wouldn't get upset until its time to make that call. abe is right too, the ego approach is a great idea!!

 

[MumDreamz]

Thanks Wifey & Abennion

I plan to put those to the test tomorrow. I've been trying to think of an angle to bust down that brick wall of his. If the two of us start testing at the same time then only good can come out of it even if they're answers we'll hate to hear.

 

[Sheece]

Hey ladies, how are we all?

CD 34 for me and still no ovulation All ferning has gone off my scope test too and negative OPK's so this cycle seems to be a rollercoaster. I feel like I've had 2 or 3 times where my body is prepping for ovulation but it doesn't happen.

At this rate I just want AF to come so I can start with a fresh cycle. Going to try vitex as soon as I get my AF.

Poor OH, every time I say oh I think i might be coming up to ovulation, he's like you said that two weeks ago. I know!

 

[wifeybby]

@Emma, we had about a 5 day wait for the SA results. Going in tomorrow for the consult.. Getting so nervous. I had that sonohysterogram done on Tuesday and I've been bleeding/spotting ever since so that's probably not good. Waiting til 8am to call the office to see if they're open to see what they say about it.. I felt great about this cycle until all this heavier nonstop bleeding happened over the weekend. Was pretty minimal wed/thurs/fri then got heavier like a light bright-red AF sat/sun/this am. I can't stand it. Idk if its from the procedure; did he accidently cut me a little somehow or is that just bad sign, or is my body all confused and think its af time.. Idk. I had the worst cramps of my life tues night, I figured it was because I forgot to take a painkiller before the procedure as instructed... Predicted O date is tomorrow but my temps don't look too promising nor does my body. I'm just so tired of being so scared. All the time. Haven't been using my opks because of the bleeding, I might try one later on today after holding and with tomorrow fmu. Just really feeling like I'm a hopeless failure. I feel doomed.

Good luck MumDreamz! I hope he gives in and things go smoothly.

Sheece, I know the feeling. Hopefully you end up either O'ing within the next few days or AF comes to start anew. Good luck with the vitex! And tell hubby to hang in there. Do you know when you usually ovulate, or are you learning your cycle now? Still trying to figure mine out. How long are your cycles typically?

Thanks for being here guys.

 

[abennion]

6DPO - temps are high, feel feverish but no fever, congestion and have had creamy cm since O. Probably will try testing in the next day or two.

 

[wifeybby]

@Emma, thank you so much. Your words mean more to me than you know. I've been an emotional wreck all day with no one to talk to.

The RE nurse *just* called back and said its probably because of the Provera. She said my lining was probably thicker before the Provera and maybe didn't shed all the lining, so the saline ultrasound would've helped to flush out that old lining still. She said its not a bad sign, she said its not a major concern. She also said BD probably triggered it more too. She said she's 99.9% the RE will do another transvaginal ultrasound to make sure its all ok. So why don't I feel any better?! I still feel like I know it's bad news.

Part of my frustration is that I'm a nurse; but I have no clue about this kind of stuff. Maybe I should switch specialties lol just kidding. I always wanted to be a L&D nurse though.

So sorry to drag down this amazingly positive board with my pity party. Having a bad day and just really have no one to talk to, I'd rather not elaborate too much to DH and freak him out too. Maybe someone in my shoes will read this and not feel alone.

Anyways..

Yay Abe! Keep those temps up, girl! Your chart looks great! FX!! keep us posted!!

 

[broodymrs]

Ah wifey, sorry you've had such a tough time. Hope things settle down and fx for your sa results.

 

[Sheece]

wifeybby - Vent away! You're going through a tough time and thats what we are all here for, venting helps. I hope you're doing ok today xx

In response to your questions - I usually ovulate about CD 20 with a 10 day LP, but since ttc it's gone scewy. CD 20 then CD 28 and now im on CD 35 with another temp dip.

Emma - I'm trying to take your advice! Last day or two I've just tried to stay away from the OPK's. Trying to focus on the fact that it must be the antibiotics that's pushed this cycle out so far and to relax about it! Easier said than done though ha ha.

 

[MumDreamz]

We had the talk. I was shocked at how quickly he agreed. He is nervous about doing his stuff in a random room. I won. I won. I won. OPK's are in the mail along with pregnacare and other vitamins.

Thanks Wifey & Abennion

I plan to put those to the test tomorrow. I've been trying to think of an angle to bust down that brick wall of his. If the two of us start testing at the same time then only good can come out of it even if they're answers we'll hate to hear.

 

[MumDreamz]

Abbenion, Your charts looking great.

Wifey, don't worry about spilling your feelings. This is the one place you can speak your mind. I hope everything turns out well for you and that the process is a quick one.

 

[Sheece]

Woo hoo great news mumdreamz

 

[wifeybby]

Thank you so much, girls. You're the best. Thank you for being my shoulder to cry on, and for hearing me out and telling me what you think! I appreciate all the good vibes and prayers. I love it so much.

Thanks so much Emma. No doubt I'll be on tonight telling you all about my consult this afternoon. Sooo nervous!

Sheece, I hope you O soon! Or get a new start with a new cycle. I know how hide and seek with O day goes, it really sucks. Hang in there! FX for you!!

YAY MUMDREAMZ! YOU WON! -claps hands- that's awesome. So excited for you to start testing, I hope its a quick run for you. If you live within an hour, the clinic might let you collect at home and bring it in. I might've had a whole different experience if DH had to do it there.

Oh Abe, I'm praying this is it for you! Your temps look great, symptoms sound spot on.. Eee! Please be your month! So incredibly hopeful for you!

Have an awesome day ladies