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

[EpdTTC]

MommyTammy-My OH gets called sir all of the time!

 

[topazicatzbet]

thanks ladies i thought that too so have adjusted my ticker.

i used opk with callum and found i only got a positive a few hours before i ov
i also used a cbfm with him, im not bothering this time round as i always ov on either day 14 or 15 (mainly 14) so im trying to be more relaxed with it this time round and just insem cd 12,13,14 so im covered no matter what day i ov.

 

[kezza78]

Topaz- what days did you insem on when you used ther CBFM?

I've been reading that grapefriut juice is good to help with conception anyone know how much to drink and when?

Thanks

 

[topazicatzbet]

i used the cbfm when ttc callum and then i always oved cd 16 so did cd 14,15 16.

i also drank grapefruit juice and just had a small glass each day from cd 11-16. it def helped.

 

[kezza78]

Topaz- so where they 'high fertilty' days or 'Peak'? sorry it's my first time using one so want to make sure i'm doing it correct.

 

[topazicatzbet]

first time using it you will get loads of highs. you will only get 2 peak says a cycle cos its programed to do that.

little tip after you get your peak use the same stick as it is programed to give another peak then go to low. saves you money on sticks.

it will narrow down the highs then each cycle you use it but still only get 2 peaks

hope that helps

 

[kezza78]

Thanks Topaz, every little bit helps.

 

[Nimyra]

Kezza, I drank tons of grapefruit juice the whole week before I expected to ovulate. By tons I mean 2 large glasses a day. I like grapefruit juice though, so it was easy to follow this one. I think it can't hurt!

 

[DaisyDoodles]

Wow, I found this thread (and forum) through google and it's taken me 2 days to read the posts in this one thread, but I'm so glad I did, it feels like you've allowed me to share your journeys and given me hope!!

My DH has an irreversable vasectomy, we looked into IVF, but as we're considered as 'using contraception' rather than 'infertile' we don't qualify for funding and simply don't have the funds to go private so I finally bit the bullet 2 weeks ago and asked DH if he would consider us using a sperm donor... I was stunned to hear him saying that he'd been considering the same thing for over a year but didn't know whether suggesting it would upset me!!

So we set about looking for a donor and struck gold pretty much straight away with a guy we found online, he's a regular donor and we're planning on starting early in September so that I have time to start charting and getting used to the CBFM.

I'm a complete muddle of emotions at the moment, excited that I finally have the chance I thought I wouldn't have, frightened that I won't be able to get pregnant (I have a 15 year old son so know that physically I can, but it's been a while!) and terrified of how I'll cope if I manage to fall and then mc so would you ladies mind if I hang around take a bit more inspiration from your experiences?

 

[topazicatzbet]

welcome to the gang. good luck

 

[Nimyra]

Welcome Daisy!
(As you probably already read), my OH also had an irreversible vasectomy, but this will be my first child. Congrats on already finding a donor you feel comfortable with! That can be a big hurdle for some couples.

 

[DaisyDoodles]

Thank you both.. and Em, I did read your story, it's good to know we're not the only ones in this situation.

And congratulatons on getting your BFP, hopefully I'll be joining you soon!

 

[LunaBean]

Welcome to the madhouse! Feel free to ask any questions (even if you think they're too 'forward'), you'd be surprised at what goes on in this thread lol!

 

[EpdTTC]

Welcome Daisy! Good luck and congrats on finding a donor and being able to come to an agreement with your hubby. Those are big steps!

 

[EpdTTC]

Just a quick update...my hcg slightly more than doubled in 46 hours...went from 228 to 477. Other hormone levels are looking good too. This could be my sticky bean!

 

[LunaBean]

I say twins!

 

[EpdTTC]

Bless you Lizzie! I'd take twins...I'm not getting any younger so if I could do it all in one shot that'd be incredible. My maternal grandmother had a set of twins in her seven children.

 

[Nimyra]

look at that beautiful ticker!!!!!

It is a madhouse, isn't it, Lizzie?

 

[RubyRainbows]

Hi Daisy! :wave: Welcome! Glad you are joining us! How does your 15 year old son feel about the idea of a new baby brother or sister??

Erin -- so glad to hear you are doing fantastic & those numbers sound great!! I know this will be your super, extra-sticky bean!

Lizzie -- how is your OH's baby brother doing? I've been thinking about him. Hope he is recovering well & is in good health!

 

[DaisyDoodles]

Hi Tammy, thank you!

My son's pretty excited about the prospect, he always wanted a sibling, he's of course got a step brother (14) and sister(16), but as they don't live with us he feels it's not the same!

DH's children are not quite so taken, they're fine with a baby, but his daughter doesn't want a sister and his son doesn't want a brother but hopefully they'll be happy regardless if we're lucky enough to get that far!