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

[RubyRainbows]

mommies1&2 -- Yaayy, you figured out the ticker! Not sure why it's saying to test in 2 days tho, at only 10 DPO? What is your cycle length/luteal phase length? Did you plug the info in correctly?? FF saying test on CD 17 seems pretty late? I think some women get their BFPs as early as 9/10DPO & others not until 14/15 DPO or AF is late. Try to hold off a few more days! (I know it's easier said than done!!)

Topaz -- i hope you are right & lots of BFPs will be coming soon!

 

[EpdTTC]

Ruby-I do think that if your first positive was Weds that if you insem'd on Friday you could still be good, especially since your OH usually ovulates later. Are you going to tell your first donor about your second donor? Any idea if you will keep using them both?

Sounds like lots of gals are in the 2ww! Can't eait to hear all of the good news!

 

[RubyRainbows]

Hi Erin, this donor we met Friday knows about the other donor. He knows that the other one is not always available due to work & family obligations. I haven't told the original donor yet tho. We aren't using them both in the same month...... and i love having two, one as back-up. I'm so worried about losing one (or one not being available) & not having a back-up. I would hate to have to start the process over again, of having to find a new donor! Yikes!

I think this 2nd donor is my new "1st choice" -- he is much younger, better looking, more of the features we prefer, and he just feels "more right." Also, most importantly he is a bit more flexible with meeting times. The other donor prefers to meet on weekday mornings (while he is "working") which means me, OH, and my son have to miss work/school & we have to arrange early check-in with the hotel. I like them both soo much, though! They are both soo nice! And both have such sweet intentions! Both would be fathering their 1st child!

 

[mommies1and2]

Ruby I am 9 DPO today and my luteal phase averages about 13 days. FF changed my test date to 11/8 which would put me at CD 15. I guess that's about right...

When I put my info in on the ticker it kept saying I was at the wrong DPO...I can't figure it out. I think I will probably test on Friday 11/5 since that is the day I would expect .

I am scared to get bad news...so I might chicken out and just wait.

 

[EpdTTC]

Ruby-It is so awesome that you found, not one, but two, wonderful donors that you feel comfortable with! Yay!!! I hope it happens for you guys this month and you won't have to worry about next month!

 

[RubyRainbows]

Thanks Erin!

Mommies1&2 -- Your avatar picture looks so stressed out! I hope you are feeling more like sunshine & rainbows soon -- once you get that BFP! Try to be patient & hold off until as close to AF is due as possible -- that's always my goal. I just try to wait as long as possible... but i start getting super anxious around 10DPO. Hope you get great news on Friday!!

I am anxiously awaiting everyone's results!!

 

[LunaBean]

I HATE WAITING TO TESTTTTTT... that is all

 

[topazicatzbet]

I HATE WAITING TO TESTTTTTT... that is all

not long now stay strong

 

[LunaBean]

I already did an IC

 

[Nimyra]

LOL. Good one, Luna!

 

[RubyRainbows]

Luna -- not much longer! You usually seem to get your positives very early! A few more days & you'll see 2 pretty pink lines! FX'ed!

 

[LunaBean]

I hope we all get our bfps this month!! I usually get them at 7dpo, only 2 days! lol

 

[mommies1and2]

https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2f2ea6 is my latest chart, in case anyone with more wisdom than me would like to take a peek.

My temp went from 98.6 yesterday to 99.0 today...FX'd that is a good sign! And my accupuncturist said that my pulse yesterday is different than it's been in the past. I feel a bit like I'm trying to read the tea leaves or a message in the clouds...

But I've been having alot of cramps and light spotting for the last 5 days...so I've been worried that it means the witch is about to show. I hope not!

 

[topazicatzbet]

your chart looks great i have high hopes for you.

spotting and cramping could be a very good sign.

 

[Tegans Mama]

Our donor isn't replying to our emails now.. Looks like we're searching for another. I hate this so much.

 

[topazicatzbet]

oh no hun. maybe your loss made him think twice about it, or maybe he is just away

 

[RubyRainbows]

mommies 1&2 -- sounds great! My OH is having cramping too & some lower back pain! Hoping these are all good signs!

Aww Lea -- sorry to hear about your donor!! How long have you been trying to contact him??

 

[Tegans Mama]

Crisis over - Sent him a text this afternoon and he has been in London all week with no access to email. He said he will gladly donate again this month So we are back to TTC..

Ruby & everyone else who is in the 2ww... GOOD LUCK!!! Hope we have a load of BFP's this month!

On another note.. My dear OH is having a laproscopy tomorrow and she is absolutely terrified My poor lady is having her first anaesthetic

 

[mommies1and2]

Lea: Glad to hear that you heard from your donor and your plans are on! Thanks for your well wishes! I was diagnosed with endo about 10 years ago (Stage 3) and have had 6 laps...so I'm an old pro! Really, the worst part for me is the gas they put in to expand you. If they will use heated/humidified gas she will have a lot less shoulder pain. Also, my last go round they gave me a big elastic thing (like an Ace bandage) to wrap around my abdomen after surgery. It was great because it really helped to support me a bit and keep everything from moving around too much. If she's going to be staying overnight make sure they don't have her IV fluids turned up too high...if they've taken her catheter out she'll be up and down a bunch to pee and that can be tough (especially if her ureters are affected). She'll do just fine!

 

[Tegans Mama]

Thanks mommies1and2!! Any advice is much appreciated. We did find out I won't be able to actually go onto the ward etc with her, which isn't great since she's terrified already

Well, I'm back to being excited about ttc.. Still not feeling great about our loss last month but we are ready to try again. Just need to buy some OPK's at the weekend