Early 30's TTC #1

[SMFirst]

kcali - Just a word of warning about digital tests - somehow they are often LESS sensitive than the other HPTs so there's a possibility it might say "Not Pregnant" if it's too early... But sounds promising for you!

 

[MsJMouse]

Kcali - Congrats. That is awesome. Hopefully the line is darker again tomorrow.

SMFirst - that is definately positive thinking about the shirt. I have done that with some of my work shirts too.

 

[hopefulmama2b]

I went to the store before work and picked up some First Response tests with the pink dye. And I got 2 lines!!! The line is still a little faint but very visible - I think it's a (I took this test about 4 hrs after my fmu).

I still don't believe it and think for some reason it's too early, or it's not real or the test might change.

I bought these digital tests which I will probably take with tomorrow's fmu. The one's that say "pregnant" or "not pregnant" maybe when I see the word I will believe it.

(btw I really need to stop researching the internet for early bfp's - some info is kinda scary...)

Whoohoooooo!!!!!!! Congratulations!! BTW...early BFP are better than late as far as success stories go as soon as you make it past when AF is done. It's a good sign girl! Late implantation sometimes has problems sticking so you'd rather get early.

 

[rosababy]

Kcali, did you ?

 

[arianne]

Hi girls!! I havent got the chance to read all the new posts but I see there is a BFP!! congrats kcali!!! That is wonderful news!!! I hope everything goes well and that we all join you very soon!!!!
Can you share if you did something different this cycle?

Also I see some new members, welcome!!!

I am at cd10 of my cycle#9... I was supposed to have the hsg test done this cycle, but when I called they were fully booked! aaah when I finally decide to do it, I cant... anyway... I have a doc appt on march 23, and april 5... so I am looking forward to that... also trying not to get too consumed by this whole thing... that is why I am trying not to be on BnB too much, and thinking that it will eventually happen so that I might as well just enjoy my freedom while I can... although its hard not to think about it and read about it, and get concerned about it.... some days it hits me, and all of the sudden I feel like crying, but I'm trying not to let it get me anymore one of the things I promise was to check bnb only once a week, I'm not quite there yet haha is bc I miss you all!

praying for more bfps!!! who's testing next?

 

[rosababy]

Arianne!!! Good to see you, girl. I think I'm o'ing in the next few days, so I'm not testing until end of March, probably around the 22nd or so. 2 days after my 32nd birthday!

Good to hear that you're not spending too much time thinking/worrying about ttc, even though we miss you. That sucks that you couldn't get in for the hcg! I'm having cd21 blood test next Saturday, so I'm looking forward to seeing how clomid affects my progesterone levels.

 

[arianne]

Hi Rosa!! How is clomid working for you? I hope you get the best bday gift ever!! That would be so nice!!
Keep us posted on your cd21 test!

Mrsmax, when ppl used to ask me about when will we have kids I used to get excited and tell all my plans, but since I have been ttc I try to avoid the topic. I announced to almost everybody that I was going to stat ttc in july 2010, so a LOT of ppl kept asking us if I am pg yet... it was hard... but now they stopped asking... Happy to hear your DH SA results were normal! how long have you been trying?

smfirst and Msjmouse, I am so sorry about your mmc how long did you both ttc? Good luck on your next cycle!

Regalpeas haha yeah it is hard to keep up if you leave the forum for more than a couple of days!! GL with everything!

WISHING FOR MORE STICKY BFPS ON THIS THREAD!!

 

[hopefulmama2b]

Arianne_ good to hear from you! Bummer about the HSG. I may have to get one of those as well so I want to hear how it goes!

Kcali- Has the news set it? What's dh's reaction?? So happy for you!

Rosa- Hope the clomid is doing it's thing this month!! Good luck on the cd21 test...so do you usually have low pg, or are they checking for the first time?

I should get my genetic tests back next Monday so hoping to come up with my plan of attack after that. Bleeding stopped, but I know my hcg levels are still high because the test line is darker than the control line still on the hpt. Drives me nuts that it takes my levels so long to fall!!

Susan- has af returned yet? How long did it take? It took me forever last time and it's looking like it may be the same this time and I hate it!!

mj- what about you- are you having your hcg levels monitored to below 5?

 

[rosababy]

Hopeful, I hope your levels drop soon so you can start again. It must be so hard to wait.

The only time my prog levels were checked, they were low, yes. Only 8 something, and for 7 dpo, they should have been much higher. So, this is the first one they'll do while I'm on clomid, and I'm excited to see if they'll be higher! That's the reason I'm on clomid, so I certainly hope it's working! It dried up my cm, so I hope it's doing something good!

I hope I get the best bday gift ever, too! Arianne, I announced it to everyone that we were starting to ttc in june as well! Here we are...no baby. They've also stopped asking.

 

[SMFirst]

Arianne - We had been trying since July 2010 and my LMP before my BFP was late Oct 2010, so it was about 5 cycles but felt like forever.. We used preseed the cycle I got my BFP but since things didn't work out I am undecided how I feel about preseed now...

Hopefulmama2b - Well I had medical management on Jan 31 and then AF showed up on Feb 28, so that's about the right length for a cycle but AF was different from normal - not light but only lasted for 2-3 days, and then gone for 3 days and then a little more spotting today.. So we'll see what happens this cycle..

As for my HCG levels, I had blood work done on Feb 2 and Feb 9 and by Feb 9 it was around 10. (I didn't do any HPTs as I was so frustrated over the whole thing I just wanted to forget all about it..)

Rosa- I hope the clomid does it's job for you!!

 

[MsJMouse]

Arianne - we had been trying for 6 cycles. LMP was November. I actually bothered to temp the last cycle and bd'd every other day (DH was over the moon ) and every day around O.

I aim to start temping again once AF arrives.

Hopefulmama2b - D&C was the 10th Feb. Still waiting to see what happens with AF. I had some spotting about 14days out and nothing since. I haven't had any blood work done since but I see the OB tomorrow. I might do a HPT today or tomorrow.

Good luck with the results of your genetic testing.

Rosababy - fingers crossed for an awesome birthday present.

 

[mrsmax]

Arianne - same as you - we are on 9th cycle ttc - started June 201. 10th cycle due to start on Wednesday... It seems like years though, esp as I turn the dreaded 3-5 in October!!

Kcali - what news? Did you retest?!

I tested DPO 11 and got BFN. It was a good time to test cause I can trick myself that it was too early. Not going to test now, unless AF is late (due Wed), but am not very hopeful.

 

[mrsmax]

Boo hiss - AF got me two days early.

On to cycle 10. Grrr.

Am going to try acupuncture this cycle as my "new thing".

Still, dr said he will refer us to a fertility clinic at the end of March. (He thinks this will be our cycle 12 so trying a year), so at least we might find out what is going on. Must be blocked tubes or something internal as all our preliminary tests have been fine.

Soooo frustrating, feel like it will never happen.

(sorry, feeling sorry for myself, but put positive head on soon!!)

Hopeful - good luck if you take HPT.

 

[hopefulmama2b]

Sorry to hear mrsmax. I'm glad that they are going to refer you. Like you said if it's something like blocked tubes there's no use in you going through the disappointment month after month if it is something like that. Hopefully it's not, but it's good to look into it anyway so that, if necessarily you can come up with a different plan of attack. I hope the accupuncture works for you! I know it's frustrating, but hang in there.

And nope, I will not be taking a hpt until Friday. I need to give it one week from the last time I took it so that hopefully the line is a lot lighter if not gone (I can wish any way!) I don't want it to ruin my week!

 

[SMFirst]

sorry mrsmax But acupuncture is something I've heard several people talk of lately (in regards to fertility) so maybe it will work for you!

hopefulmama - that's a good plan to wait to test.. have a great week!

 

[Crumbs]

Hey ya'll! I've been gone for a long while - my husband's been away for business but he's coming home tonight!!! Yay!

I noticed a CONGRATULATIONS kcali!!!! Wishing you a happy and healthy 9!

 

[rosababy]

Crumbs, good to see you again! I'm glad to hear your dh is coming home! Where are you in your cycle?

Mrsmax, I'm so sorry AF got you. And early! What a witch. 11 days...how long is your luteal phase usually? I've heard great things about acupuncture too. I've actually considered it myself. Have you thought about clomid?

Afm, no positive opk yet, still no ewcm. However, I have faint lines on my opk, which means I'm either fading in or fading out. So, I must be close to it. No temp spike this morning, which surprised me. We dtd this morning. There's nothing quite like having to set an alarm for 6:00 am to have sex! The good thing is it was quick, and we both "enjoyed" it at the exact same time, which hardly ever happens anymore! I hope the were sucked up nice and tight! Other than that, just hanging out waiting for a temp spike.

 

[kcali]

I retested Sat & Sun and went to the dr's lab on Sunday to get a test done there and they were all positive. On Saturday the line was a little darker, and Sunday it was really dark not even using fmu or even smu. So it looks like I am pregnant. I need to stay positive that it will be ok! I would have seen AF anywhere from CD26-30 (sat-thurs) so if nothing happens by Friday I will feel a lot more confident that this is for real!

I called the dr's this morning and will have my first prenatal appt Apr 11th.

I just wanted to thank everyone for their support and as it was easier to go through this because I was able to discuss my feelings with others who felt the exact same way. Good luck to everyone, I am sure you will all see a bfp soon!!! If you all don't mind - I'd like to hang out a little here...

 

[sillysilly7]

I retested Sat & Sun and went to the dr's lab on Sunday to get a test done there and they were all positive. On Saturday the line was a little darker, and Sunday it was really dark not even using fmu or even smu. So it looks like I am pregnant. I need to stay positive that it will be ok! I would have seen AF anywhere from CD26-30 (sat-thurs) so if nothing happens by Friday I will feel a lot more confident that this is for real!

I called the dr's this morning and will have my first prenatal appt Apr 11th.

I just wanted to thank everyone for their support and as it was easier to go through this because I was able to discuss my feelings with others who felt the exact same way. Good luck to everyone, I am sure you will all see a bfp soon!!! If you all don't mind - I'd like to hang out a little here...

Congrats kcali! I got my BFP Jan 5th at 9DPO and still have been hanging out here hoping for some more success stories. I'm 12 weeks today and it still doesn't seem real to me. I have an ultrasound tomorrow, so once I see and hopefully hear the little one again, I'm hoping it'll sink in. I was on edge for the first 3 weeks. It was hard because I wanted to talk to friends that had been pregnant but wanted to follow the 12 week rule.

Congrats again!

 

[MsJMouse]

Congrats Kcali - that is awesome news.

I took a HPT yesterday and it was negative so now I guess I just wait to see when AF arrives. Hopefully sooner rather than later. Off to see the OB today for my post-surgery followup, which has got me a little on the nervous side. I am not keen on doctor's appts at the best of times (have had a few health problems a few years ago) and this time my DH is unable to come along for moral support as he has to work.

Bummer that AF came early mrsmax. Accupuncture sounds like a good thing try.