Took a nap - no AF when I woke up.
Went for a walk - no AF,
REALLY trying not to get my hopes up too much but OMG could this be it? Usually AF shows up the morning I expect her - last month she showed up in the early afternoon (1pmish).
I don't know - I'm not testing yet because I'm waiting till at least 11 dpo. BUT OMG... I would so love to surprise my husband with this news on our anniversary (the 23rd).
KMFX for you Starlit!
AFM, Feeling very AFish...counting myself out :/ I always get vaginal cramps a week before she's due Hubs asked tonight if we should get his sperm tested next week, he's seen me emotional lately about TTC and feels bad, lol... which month do people usually do that? Jan will only be cycle 5 for us. Is it standard practice to test the sperm before delving into my potential fertility issues in the future after we've been trying for a year? Thanks a lot ladies.
Usually they like to wait until you hit the year mark to start testing or doing SAs because a "normal" couple without issues can take up to a year or even a year and a half to conceive. It really is just luck.
I think we all get emotional when it takes longer than we think it should. Especially in the first few cycles.
But, if you want to start looking into it, there's no harm in that. And if you really want to, you can even tell the doc you've been trying for a year and see what happens....
But if you want to try something else first, there's some things you can do to improve sperm quality, quantity and motility. If you get your DH on a multi-vitamin that contains: B6, B12, Calcium, Selenium, Zinc and Magnesium it can boost production, motility and quality.
There are two amino acids (L-carnitine and L-arginine) that are really good at boosting sperm quality, quantity and motility. They're found in red meat/pork and nuts. So you can increase your DHs intake of meat or buy them at the store.
There's also Co-Q10. Some ladies on her take it, but it can be good for sperm as well.
Hope this helps! Good luck!! Here's hoping you won't even need any of this because you've got a bean in there causing that AF feeling...Fingers crossed!