Considering at-home insemination with donor sperm...?

[Thirteen]

hi ladies!!

still in the 2ww feels like im going crazy... 9dpo today with some terrible af cramps... been ing all day the last 2 days.... im going to see a fertility specialist next week wedensday in case this cycle was unsuccessful... still hoping for although im starting to feel out

hang in there thirteen. i am sort of feeling blues too. just found out that our donor is dropping out because he needs more "variety" than missionary

wow thats aweful., ive found that alot of the guys for NI are in it for the sex smh.. so if i go another round before considering IUI or IVF i'm just doing strictly AI and see who would want to donate then

 

[whlisa19]

hi ladies!!

still in the 2ww feels like im going crazy... 9dpo today with some terrible af cramps... been ing all day the last 2 days.... im going to see a fertility specialist next week wedensday in case this cycle was unsuccessful... still hoping for although im starting to feel out

hang in there thirteen. i am sort of feeling blues too. just found out that our donor is dropping out because he needs more "variety" than missionary

wow thats aweful., ive found that alot of the guys for NI are in it for the sex smh.. so if i go another round before considering IUI or IVF i'm just doing strictly AI and see who would want to donate then

I think that may have been what happened Always pushing for more oral and stuff. Luckily I have the backup and maybe because he is an older guy (seems to really be crazy for me) he will keep donating *fingers crossed

 

[Thirteen]

hi ladies!!

still in the 2ww feels like im going crazy... 9dpo today with some terrible af cramps... been ing all day the last 2 days.... im going to see a fertility specialist next week wedensday in case this cycle was unsuccessful... still hoping for although im starting to feel out

hang in there thirteen. i am sort of feeling blues too. just found out that our donor is dropping out because he needs more "variety" than missionary

wow thats aweful., ive found that alot of the guys for NI are in it for the sex smh.. so if i go another round before considering IUI or IVF i'm just doing strictly AI and see who would want to donate then

I think that may have been what happened Always pushing for more oral and stuff. Luckily I have the backup and maybe because he is an older guy (seems to really be crazy for me) he will keep donating *fingers crossed

my donor once asked me to be on top! i was like "what the hell?!" that surely wont get me pregnant! if you cant preform without having to have "more" then i dont want to proceed.. thats what i said.... its about getting me a baby,. not love making

 

[whlisa19]

hi ladies!!

still in the 2ww feels like im going crazy... 9dpo today with some terrible af cramps... been ing all day the last 2 days.... im going to see a fertility specialist next week wedensday in case this cycle was unsuccessful... still hoping for although im starting to feel out

hang in there thirteen. i am sort of feeling blues too. just found out that our donor is dropping out because he needs more "variety" than missionary

wow thats aweful., ive found that alot of the guys for NI are in it for the sex smh.. so if i go another round before considering IUI or IVF i'm just doing strictly AI and see who would want to donate then

I think that may have been what happened Always pushing for more oral and stuff. Luckily I have the backup and maybe because he is an older guy (seems to really be crazy for me) he will keep donating *fingers crossed

my donor once asked me to be on top! i was like "what the hell?!" that surely wont get me pregnant! if you cant preform without having to have "more" then i dont want to proceed.. thats what i said.... its about getting me a baby,. not love making

on top? that's crazy

i was OK with oral, especially to get him so he could go twice but like you said it's about making a baby and i wish he could have been more serious. some gals said that doggy is OK as long as you squeeze after so the sperms don't just all fall out but i didn't want to take the chance

fingers super crossed that our back up donor keeps cool with because i have wanted a baby for soooooooooo long

 

[Thirteen]

hi ladies!!

still in the 2ww feels like im going crazy... 9dpo today with some terrible af cramps... been ing all day the last 2 days.... im going to see a fertility specialist next week wedensday in case this cycle was unsuccessful... still hoping for although im starting to feel out

hang in there thirteen. i am sort of feeling blues too. just found out that our donor is dropping out because he needs more "variety" than missionary

wow thats aweful., ive found that alot of the guys for NI are in it for the sex smh.. so if i go another round before considering IUI or IVF i'm just doing strictly AI and see who would want to donate then

I think that may have been what happened Always pushing for more oral and stuff. Luckily I have the backup and maybe because he is an older guy (seems to really be crazy for me) he will keep donating *fingers crossed

my donor once asked me to be on top! i was like "what the hell?!" that surely wont get me pregnant! if you cant preform without having to have "more" then i dont want to proceed.. thats what i said.... its about getting me a baby,. not love making

on top? that's crazy

i was OK with oral, especially to get him so he could go twice but like you said it's about making a baby and i wish he could have been more serious. some gals said that doggy is OK as long as you squeeze after so the sperms don't just all fall out but i didn't want to take the chance

fingers super crossed that our back up donor keeps cool with because i have wanted a baby for soooooooooo long

fingers crossed for you!... are you done with your inseminations yet?

 

[whlisa19]

hi ladies!!

still in the 2ww feels like im going crazy... 9dpo today with some terrible af cramps... been ing all day the last 2 days.... im going to see a fertility specialist next week wedensday in case this cycle was unsuccessful... still hoping for although im starting to feel out

hang in there thirteen. i am sort of feeling blues too. just found out that our donor is dropping out because he needs more "variety" than missionary

wow thats aweful., ive found that alot of the guys for NI are in it for the sex smh.. so if i go another round before considering IUI or IVF i'm just doing strictly AI and see who would want to donate then

I think that may have been what happened Always pushing for more oral and stuff. Luckily I have the backup and maybe because he is an older guy (seems to really be crazy for me) he will keep donating *fingers crossed

my donor once asked me to be on top! i was like "what the hell?!" that surely wont get me pregnant! if you cant preform without having to have "more" then i dont want to proceed.. thats what i said.... its about getting me a baby,. not love making

on top? that's crazy

i was OK with oral, especially to get him so he could go twice but like you said it's about making a baby and i wish he could have been more serious. some gals said that doggy is OK as long as you squeeze after so the sperms don't just all fall out but i didn't want to take the chance

fingers super crossed that our back up donor keeps cool with because i have wanted a baby for soooooooooo long

fingers crossed for you!... are you done with your inseminations yet?

almost done?? our back up donor wants to continue so may keep going until i get a positive. DH isn't sure but i don't want him to lose interest or find another recipient

 

[Thirteen]

hi ladies!!

still in the 2ww feels like im going crazy... 9dpo today with some terrible af cramps... been ing all day the last 2 days.... im going to see a fertility specialist next week wedensday in case this cycle was unsuccessful... still hoping for although im starting to feel out

hang in there thirteen. i am sort of feeling blues too. just found out that our donor is dropping out because he needs more "variety" than missionary

wow thats aweful., ive found that alot of the guys for NI are in it for the sex smh.. so if i go another round before considering IUI or IVF i'm just doing strictly AI and see who would want to donate then

I think that may have been what happened Always pushing for more oral and stuff. Luckily I have the backup and maybe because he is an older guy (seems to really be crazy for me) he will keep donating *fingers crossed

my donor once asked me to be on top! i was like "what the hell?!" that surely wont get me pregnant! if you cant preform without having to have "more" then i dont want to proceed.. thats what i said.... its about getting me a baby,. not love making

on top? that's crazy

i was OK with oral, especially to get him so he could go twice but like you said it's about making a baby and i wish he could have been more serious. some gals said that doggy is OK as long as you squeeze after so the sperms don't just all fall out but i didn't want to take the chance

fingers super crossed that our back up donor keeps cool with because i have wanted a baby for soooooooooo long

fingers crossed for you!... are you done with your inseminations yet?

almost done?? our back up donor wants to continue so may keep going until i get a positive. DH isn't sure but i don't want him to lose interest or find another recipient

That's true.. But that's alot of ... Are you ok with still going?

 

[whlisa19]

That's true.. But that's alot of ... Are you ok with still going?

It was awkward at first but with my DH and I are becoming dear friends with the donor. He is very sweet and super enthusiastic to be my donor. I'm surprised but I like having double attention

 

[Thirteen]

That's true.. But that's alot of ... Are you ok with still going?

It was awkward at first but with my DH and I are becoming dear friends with the donor. He is very sweet and super enthusiastic to be my donor. I'm surprised but I like having double attention

Lol that's good...

 

[faithbabies]

hey ladies , sorry i've been MIA..super busy lately and stalking the boards tends to make me obsess LOL i'm in the first week of my 2ww and not counting on a bfp this month as we only got 2 donations in and i didnt do opk's, just inseminated around my usual O time....so we will see!


Luna...what a cutie pie!

Cheryl...i love to see your hpt's

lots of baby dust to all!

 

[whlisa19]

hey ladies , sorry i've been MIA..super busy lately and stalking the boards tends to make me obsess LOL i'm in the first week of my 2ww and not counting on a bfp this month as we only got 2 donations in and i didnt do opk's, just inseminated around my usual O time....so we will see!


Luna...what a cutie pie!

Cheryl...i love to see your hpt's

lots of baby dust to all!

Good luck

 

[MrsMM24]

I will do a proper post a little later.... If possible, take a minute to read my journal below...

17DPO =

 

[c.30]

OMG MrsMM, just checked out your journal, they are BEAUTIFUL lines!!!!! So happy for you and DW, TONS of sticky dust going your way

 

[KelleyNJen]

I will do a proper post a little later.... If possible, take a minute to read my journal below...

17DPO =

So so so happy for you!!!!

 

[whlisa19]

Wow. Such great news!!

 

[LeahMSta]

Ok my home insemination gurus.....(Cheryl, Ebelle, and MrsMM24....pay attention!) This cycle has just been a disaster. DW had a cold and so our chart is a mess, we haven't really worked out how to get her OPKs worked into her new schedule so she has just been using them whenever she can get a break and come home from work for a few minutes. We started insems late (by my standards at least) because of DW feeling so misserable. So now here we are at cd21 with no idea if we Oed or not and trying to decide how long to keep up the insems. I am thinking wiht the 3 consecutive rises we've had in temp, it's probably safe to assume that she has ovulated but I just can't decide. I need some input please? Thought? Ideas? Suggestions?

 

[MrsMM24]

Ok my home insemination gurus.....(Cheryl, Ebelle, and MrsMM24....pay attention!) This cycle has just been a disaster. DW had a cold and so our chart is a mess, we haven't really worked out how to get her OPKs worked into her new schedule so she has just been using them whenever she can get a break and come home from work for a few minutes. We started insems late (by my standards at least) because of DW feeling so misserable. So now here we are at cd21 with no idea if we Oed or not and trying to decide how long to keep up the insems. I am thinking wiht the 3 consecutive rises we've had in temp, it's probably safe to assume that she has ovulated but I just can't decide. I need some input please? Thought? Ideas? Suggestions?

Well, what I would suggest is this, looking at your past cycles, see when you OVd and stop insems the say after you would have before. It is hard to do with temps and a cold. I was there at some point during my TTC in the last 3 years. You should be taking tussin for that cold so the CM should be good. Relax, and let DW get well and take all of the dust that will provide. You have likely done enough... GL FXD!!

 

[c.30]

From the temps Leah, it looks like OV occured on wednesday 12th, CD18. I would think if DW's temp is still up tomorrow, FF will give you crosshairs, although they may be dotted cos of the NEG OPK. I agree with MrsMM, look back at previous cycles you've charted and see if that helps pinpoint the date, see if it's been around CD18. Also, although this can be hindered by donations of course, check CM and CP to see how fertile they are. Maybe carry on with donations until FF gives you crosshairs but I would think, if the temp stays up, that should be soon. Hope that helps.

 

[ebelle]

Based on how much temp has risen, I would agree with Cheryl that ovulation had occurred at CD18.

Did you keep the opks by the way? maybe share a pix with us so a can see if they were getting near positive? I know you haven't been charting for that long and so it may be hard to base it on previous cycles, but tracking cp and cm at this stage could probably help.

Hope FF gives you crosshairs soon! Fingers crossed!

 

[LeahMSta]

Thanks guys. We use smileys. Never got a smile but we also haven't been able to get a rhythm to when to test with her new position at work. We were doing them once a day and at different times so I think it is possible we just missed it because last cycle we were testing twice daily (I was being cheap this month) and the next test after the smile was neg and it was only 12-14 hrs later. We have really been a hot mess this cycle between me having some health issues and her having a cold plus our donors kids going back to school. There was a variety of bumps along the road. I am not going to hold my breath for this cycle but we have been doing donations every other day since cd14 so I suppose anything is possible.
I went in and took the OPKs out of ff and got my cross hairs where y'all suggested they would be. Stick around and keep that super fertil babydust coming my way.