Easter Eggs, Easter Bunnies, and BFPs!-- April Testing Thread

[Wish4another1]

Garfie - much love and hugs... There just are not words... Know that my heart is heavy for you

 

[Bookwrmgal]

Hi gals! crazy past week or so here - hope you are all well

garfie I am so sorry so much love and hugs for you!

Kfs1 (and anyone else I missed) - sorry the witch got you too.

AFM- I need advice. This is month 1 of clomid and I've had 2 acupuncture sessions. I went home after my 2nd session last night and felt the urge to test even though no ewcp and it was only CD 15. lo and behold it was positive. I used my feminine wiles to coerce DH to even though we did it the night before and 2 nights in a row is a big deal for him lol.

I just tested again and the OPK was even stronger. This is a really big deal because I have never had more than 1 positive OPK. So should DH and I BD again tonight or would his sperm be too diluted from doing it last night and the night before?

 

[Hopethisyear]

Garfie sweetie, I'm so sorry you are having to go through this again. No matter how many times, it doesn't make it any easier. I hope this is a quick process for you and hope you can try again next month.

 

[terripeachy]

Bookwrmgal-I'm no expert, but maybe I would take the day off if it's too much for your DH. I would try again tomorrow morning though just to cover all bases. I don't really know, though, obviously.

 

[Bookwrmgal]

Oh I think I got him sufficiently interested in engaging in "indoor sports" tonight. I just don't want his sperm to be too weakened thus diminishing any chances. tomorrow morning isn't possible considering what time he has to get up for work and he really doesn't like to do it in the morning.

 

[GalvanBaby]

Garfie, I am so sorry.

 

[GalvanBaby]

AFM, I have EWCM today so hopwfully we can get BDing in tonight. We missed the past 2 nights. I have tonsillitis and that is worse than the flu for me. It really knocks me down for a few days. I had a fever of 103+ for the past few days, and my throat and right ear was killing me. Today I am much better. My ear isn't hurting much at all and my throat only hurts if I am late with the meds. Big improvement! One of us always seem to be sick ir something to stop us from BDing during my fertile days. Fx I got better just in time!

 

[Hopethisyear]

I'm out on to the next round, then meeting with RE at the end of may to discuss options.

 

[GalvanBaby]

Hopethisyear.

 

[Bookwrmgal]

Hope

Galvan, I'm sorry you're sick. Hope a little makes you feel better

AFM - DH needed no prompting tonight. Now as soon as my O temp change I am under strict orders from my acupuncturist and my BFF to eat pineapple core for 5 days. DH isn't a fan of pineapple and gave me a slightly fearful look when I walked in with a whole pineapple tonight hahaha

 

[terripeachy]

Sorry to hear Hope, but glad that you are going to see a specialist. Good for you.

Bookwrmgal- I love pineapple and have had two sitting on the counter ripening. I haven't tried the core trick yet, and probably won't as it's just so hard to eat. Let us know how it goes and glad you got your "indoor sports" going tonight!! HA!!!!HA!!!!

 

[Fezzle]

Sorry, Hope

Galvan- hope you're better soon!

Bookwrmgal- I've tried the pineapple a couple times- I don't know if I ovulated to make it matter, but my only advice is to make sure you don't eat too much at once or you'll have terrible cramps!

 

[kfs1]

So sorry Hope.

Hmm - I've never heard of the pineapple trick. I'll have to read up on it.

 

[GalvanBaby]

I have tried the pineapple core and walnut trick. I tried it for 3 months, and nothing. I do know some people on here who did get pregnant while doing it. No idea if it helped or not, but anything is worth a try.

No BDIng for us last night. I don't have anymore EWCM so I more than likely Oed last night. We will BD tonight just in case, but I am sure I am out this cycle. I told OH that I want to try one more IUI before doing IVF. I have 2 months worth of CLomid still so we are going to try that my next cycle and the next. Then, if nothing, we will do 2 natural cycles. After that, we will do IUI again. So 4 more cycles to go! I think mid-August September will be IUI. I am supposed to start my Bachelor's degree in September, bt I might postpone it until after IVF. Workign fulltime and going to school fulltime, is stressful! I wonder if all that stress has been affecting my fertility as well, even if not, I need a break!

We have one more lady who needs to post her test results today, and I will end the thread. We had a pretty good month! COngrats again, Kayotic and Conina!! Garfie, again, I am so sorry for your loss.

KatiePotatie, we are just waiting on you! Fx!!

Fx the month of May brings many more ladies!!

 

[Bookwrmgal]

I love pineapple and it makes me sad to cut the core up and not be able to eat the fruit because of the acidity. Oh well. I will freeze it for later. I figure there's nothing to lose for trying it.

thanks for the info, Fezzle. The clomid related O cramps and nausea are bad enough today - I don't need to borrow any more trouble!

 

[terripeachy]

Thanks for hosting the thread, Galvan!

When can you start your bachelor's? Maybe you can take one class now and then when September comes you can take a break...Working and going to school is hard. I go to school part time, but I am happy to say that I only have one semester left, and I am hoping it's an easy one. The two classes I signed up for have easy titles. HA!HA!!

 

[Bookwrmgal]

Galvan, I worked full time while doing a double master's program full time (plus I also got divorced halfway through). It is not easy to do so I would definitely recommend doing part time school if you can. The stress definitely affects health and fertility. Regardless of what you can do school-wise make sure you make time for yourself.

 

[Katie Potatie]

Yikes! I'm so sorry! I haven't been diligent about keeping up on this thread because I felt like I busted in on it at the end, instead of joining in at the beginning like I should have.

But I'm happy to report after 2 years NTNP and 2 years TTC, I got a strong BFP. Attached are my tests. I'm so grateful. It can happen ladies, it honestly, truly can. Sending my best wishes to everyone!

 

[terripeachy]

Way to end the thread, Katie!!! I'm so happy for you. You deserve it after such a long time trying!

 

[GalvanBaby]

Awesome way to end April, Katie! Congratulations!!!!!