Feb 1~~~CD1~~~ buddies anyone?

[Bonnie1990]

Wow aren't you ms consistent!
Mine is all over the place lol

Looks good
I hope your cramping is a good sign

Last month I had cramping and what I am sure was ib
I NEVER cramp or spot mid cycle
Even though I never had a BFP I am sure something was happening and just didn't stick...just my gut feeling

I am really going to try hard not to test early. FF gives me a test date of 3/3 or something crazy like that. I won't wait that long.
I still have a couple 10mcg sensitivities and an couple dollar store and frer AND the 5 that came with OPK kit. How can I sit and watch them go to waste?

 

[faithmum]

Wow aren't you ms consistent!
Mine is all over the place lol

Looks good
I hope your cramping is a good sign

Last month I had cramping and what I am sure was ib
I NEVER cramp or spot mid cycle
Even though I never had a BFP I am sure something was happening and just didn't stick...just my gut feeling

I am really going to try hard not to test early. FF gives me a test date of 3/3 or something crazy like that. I won't wait that long.
I still have a couple 10mcg sensitivities and an couple dollar store and frer AND the 5 that came with OPK kit. How can I sit and watch them go to waste?

Thanks bonnie! The same thing happened to me last month. I had terrible cramps and sharp pains about 8 dpo and I was CERTAIN (still think it was) it was implantation. I'm thinking the same thing you are - that something DID happen but it didn't stick. I hope we both get sticky little beans this month!!

 

[Bonnie1990]

I'm also wondering....I having some ewcm today.
Do I tell DB I was wrong and go for 3 in a row? He will balk at that-he was relieved to be able to go to bed early tonight and actually sleep
I am sure that it was sat or sun. I had a bright purple positive Friday evening (see journal pic if you like-it was bold!)
I would be way beyond the up to 36 hrs after surge at this point.

 

[faithmum]

I'm also wondering....I having some ewcm today.
Do I tell DB I was wrong and go for 3 in a row? He will balk at that-he was relieved to be able to go to bed early tonight and actually sleep
I am sure that it was sat or sun. I had a bright purple positive Friday evening (see journal pic if you like-it was bold!)
I would be way beyond the up to 36 hrs after surge at this point.

I checked out your OPK and boy that is unmistakable!! What a beauty! I looked at your chart too but I'm not great at reading those...does it support what your OPK did? I guess it can't hurt to try to bd (it is Valentine's day right?) but I think you're safe if you can't get him on board

I had a wave of nausea come over me and was thrilled thinking I had a God sent symptom but then again we are having an office pot luck and I think the smell of the food is making me a little queasy. Not much out of the ordinary. Additionally I'm taking 300 mg Progesterone daily and that can make you feel sick too.

 

[marathongirl]

HI Ladies- Lots going on here.

Bonnie- Gl with tww. I think you're good. I wouldn't say you are out by any means.

Faithmum- Things sound promising for you! Hmmmm...nausea that sounds a bit suspicious!! I think the temp dip is a good sign too. I have never had one but I know it happens a lot!

AFM- cd12 today. Had an "almost" pos opk today which usually means it will be pos the next day!! Bd'd the last 2 days in a row and think I will try to not today(give dh a rest) and then bd the day of and after pos opk? It is Valentine's day though.....

 

[faithmum]

HI Ladies- Lots going on here.

Bonnie- Gl with tww. I think you're good. I wouldn't say you are out by any means.

Faithmum- Things sound promising for you! Hmmmm...nausea that sounds a bit suspicious!! I think the temp dip is a good sign too. I have never had one but I know it happens a lot!

AFM- cd12 today. Had an "almost" pos opk today which usually means it will be pos the next day!! Bd'd the last 2 days in a row and think I will try to not today(give dh a rest) and then bd the day of and after pos opk? It is Valentine's day though.....

Thanks MG - I think St. Valentine is sending you a hint with that amost positive OPK........good excuse for bd'ing. Dust off the lingerie (hehe - I'd have to comb out the cobwebs!!) and light the candles. Not better time like the present!!

 

[skweek35]

Happy Valentines Day!!!!

I so agree with you Marathongirl - loads going on in here!!!
I will just add to the mix then - got my on my OPK!!!
Thought I had missed it this month - only received them yesterday in the post and have been having OV cramps since Sunday!!
Now all that is left is to make the most of V'day!!! hehe

 

[marathongirl]

HI Ladies! How is everyone today?

Bonnie- how goes the tww?
Faithmum- You must be getting close to testing?
Skweek- Yay!! Hope you made the most of V day!!

AFM- I am cd13 and got my pos opk today!! It's 1 day earlier this cycle which tells me that my body is finally getting back to normal after my mc in Nov!! We didn't bd last night but this morning!So just need to get dh for the next couple of days and we're good!

 

[faithmum]

HI Ladies! How is everyone today?

Bonnie- how goes the tww?
Faithmum- You must be getting close to testing?
Skweek- Yay!! Hope you made the most of V day!!

AFM- I am cd13 and got my pos opk today!! It's 1 day earlier this cycle which tells me that my body is finally getting back to normal after my mc in Nov!! We didn't bd last night but this morning!So just need to get dh for the next couple of days and we're good!

Great news MG!! Sounds like you've got some good timing going on this month!!!

Stupid me got the cheapie tests in the mail today and decided to poas this afternoon and find lo and behold and BFN. 8 dpo - I am still hoping for a BFP though.

Let's get some BFPs!

 

[marathongirl]

How is everyone doing today? Think I might have o'd yesterday or last night as had terrible cramps all afternoon and temp was up today!! Hopefully we got the timing right!
Did you test again today Faithmum?
How are you Bonnie?

 

[faithmum]

How is everyone doing today? Think I might have o'd yesterday or last night as had terrible cramps all afternoon and temp was up today!! Hopefully we got the timing right!
Did you test again today Faithmum?
How are you Bonnie?

Hope you O'd last night MG! Now for the 2ww.

I didn't test again today - I have a TERRIBLE yeast infection and I'm trying to get my mind off that whole unit. I'm also sick in a way that's so weird...I really feel like I have food poisoning. My stomach is cramping and I'm nearly doubling over from it. I don't think it could be a preggo symptom.

I updated my chart though and my temp rose a bit today. Don't know enough about it all to determine what it means. It also may mean I'm running warmer because of this bug. Here it is:

https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/3b33db

Baby luck and dust to you!!

 

[marathongirl]

Faithmum- I think your chart looks good! I think the temp spike is a good thing. I have to say though form charting for a few months now a good chart doesn't necessarily mean a BFP and a not so good chart can be a BFP. I feel like its a good month for all of us!! Let's get some BFP's! How old are again?
AFM- still taking my Chinese herbs to warm the kidneys. Went to FS today and he said all my blood work was great and dh's sperm was Olympic calibre!! He said keep trying for 3 more months and if we aren't preggo we will discuss our options. We have been preggo 3 times in the last year so.......

 

[faithmum]

Faithmum- I think your chart looks good! I think the temp spike is a good thing. I have to say though form charting for a few months now a good chart doesn't necessarily mean a BFP and a not so good chart can be a BFP. I feel like its a good month for all of us!! Let's get some BFP's! How old are again?
AFM- still taking my Chinese herbs to warm the kidneys. Went to FS today and he said all my blood work was great and dh's sperm was Olympic calibre!! He said keep trying for 3 more months and if we aren't preggo we will discuss our options. We have been preggo 3 times in the last year so.......

That's great news from the FS! I know you're ahead of the game when you can 'get' pregnant. We have to send lots of good energy for the bean to stick around for you!! I am supposed to be drinking those herbs daily but I keep forgetting to drink the second cup. Not very yummy but they are "warming". I really liked my accupunture treatment this month and need to make an appt. to get in to see her again. She specializes in fertility and the night after she did the treatment, for the first time in a LONG time I had EWCM so that seemed promising. It was rather coincidental that the only time she could see me was 2 - 3 days before I ovulated.

I am 45 (gulp). I think I'm 9 or 10 dpo. I entered in my CM data and it changed things a bit. I took a test this morning and had a BFN (boo hoo). I got up at 3 to pee but didn't think to test. I tested again 3.5 hours later. I'm trying to be hopeful that my urine wasn't concentrated enough?? My temp this morning came back to the average luteal phase temp. I think I was coming down with something yesterday and was reading a bit warm. I'm using the Wondfo tests and can't find consistent information about their sensitivity.

Sending lots of Baby Dust to you!!

 

[skweek35]

Hi Ladies,
I saw the FS this afternoon.
She confirmed that HSG showed my tubes are clear, CD3 bloods are within the normal range (didnt get the number though).
She says there is no reason for me to need any help falling preggers.
She says she will book me in for a follow up in 7months - that is if nothing happens before then.
At that point she will book me in for either IXY(?), IUI or IVF.
She also said that if I do fall pregnant, I should contact her and she will book me in for a 6 week scan!!! WOOHOO I would gratefully accept that Thanks!!!

 

[marathongirl]

Faithmum_ I think it's awesome that you are ttc at 45. I will be 43 this September so I'm not that far behind you. I really believe that if you are healthy and take good care of yourself that you have a good chance. I felt very positive after talking to the FS.
I hope you keep taking your tea. I do feel like it's helping my coldness. She said I was better this week. I am doing acupucture 2x/month as well. It all gets a bit expensive though doesn't it??

 

[marathongirl]

Hi Ladies,
I saw the FS this afternoon.
She confirmed that HSG showed my tubes are clear, CD3 bloods are within the normal range (didnt get the number though).
She says there is no reason for me to need any help falling preggers.
She says she will book me in for a follow up in 7months - that is if nothing happens before then.
At that point she will book me in for either IXY(?), IUI or IVF.
She also said that if I do fall pregnant, I should contact her and she will book me in for a 6 week scan!!! WOOHOO I would gratefully accept that Thanks!!!

That's great skweek! I also went to a FS yesterday and he told me the same thing. He gave us 3 months to fall preggo and if not we will discuss our options I really hope it happens naturally but as long as I know i will hold a baby one day I'm good I think my fsh was only 5.6 which for 42 he thought was quite good so.......... I'm so glad you got good news and that they are taking an interest. I think that's my biggest disappointment from my regular doctor is that he really seems to be almost annoyed that I'm trying to have a baby at my ageAfter my mc it was even worsr because all he had to say was "well it's your age". I was so shocked and upset. I felt way better after seeing the FS so I can relate to how you feel

 

[Bonnie1990]

Hi Ladies,
I saw the FS this afternoon.
She confirmed that HSG showed my tubes are clear, CD3 bloods are within the normal range (didnt get the number though).
She says there is no reason for me to need any help falling preggers.
She says she will book me in for a follow up in 7months - that is if nothing happens before then.
At that point she will book me in for either IXY(?), IUI or IVF.
She also said that if I do fall pregnant, I should contact her and she will book me in for a 6 week scan!!! WOOHOO I would gratefully accept that Thanks!!!

IXY is really ICSI...Inter-cytoplasmic sperm injection. that is when they inject a single sperm into your harvested egg-then follow the rest of the IVF process.

I used to explain and authorize infertility benefits to members for an insurance company-thats why i know

 

[faithmum]

Hi Ladies,
I saw the FS this afternoon.
She confirmed that HSG showed my tubes are clear, CD3 bloods are within the normal range (didnt get the number though).
She says there is no reason for me to need any help falling preggers.
She says she will book me in for a follow up in 7months - that is if nothing happens before then.
At that point she will book me in for either IXY(?), IUI or IVF.
She also said that if I do fall pregnant, I should contact her and she will book me in for a 6 week scan!!! WOOHOO I would gratefully accept that Thanks!!!

Faithmum_ I think it's awesome that you are ttc at 45. I will be 43 this September so I'm not that far behind you. I really believe that if you are healthy and take good care of yourself that you have a good chance. I felt very positive after talking to the FS.
I hope you keep taking your tea. I do feel like it's helping my coldness. She said I was better this week. I am doing acupucture 2x/month as well. It all gets a bit expensive though doesn't it??

Good new SKweek35! I fell preggo the very month after my hsg with DS (14) after ttc 2.5 years. Good luck to you!!

MarathonGirl - thanks so much. I absolutely agree with you that a lot depends on your health in general. I work with pregnant moms and babies and see some really healthy older moms having the time of their lives and then some really young moms struggling. Not that I ever want struggle at all but I see the connection with health, happiness and hopefully, fertility!! Yes accupuncture IS pricey. I bought mine through a groupon coupon and got 3 sessions including a consulation for $65 AND she was a fertility specialist to boot!! Thanks for the encouragment with the tea....she says I need to embrace my feminine or "warm" side - maybe that's the Yin part of the yin/yang. I agree with her....being the oldest of 6 then a single mom for a bit of time...I tend to take charge. It's tough letting go but maybe, just maybe, finding my softer side is a good thing!


I took another test tonight and got a stark BFN. I'm bummed but still hopeful.

 

[marathongirl]

Faithmum- don't lose faith!! You will get your BFP. I too am trying to let go and let it happen as they say but it's hard for us take charge types. I had in my mind that I had to give birth before the end of 2012 and of course I have had to let that go. Now I don't feel as stressed,of course I want it to happen sooner than later but at least I'm not putting that pressure on myself. Fx'd for tu this month!

 

[skweek35]

Hi Ladies,
I saw the FS this afternoon.
She confirmed that HSG showed my tubes are clear, CD3 bloods are within the normal range (didnt get the number though).
She says there is no reason for me to need any help falling preggers.
She says she will book me in for a follow up in 7months - that is if nothing happens before then.
At that point she will book me in for either IXY(?), IUI or IVF.
She also said that if I do fall pregnant, I should contact her and she will book me in for a 6 week scan!!! WOOHOO I would gratefully accept that Thanks!!!

IXY is really ICSI...Inter-cytoplasmic sperm injection. that is when they inject a single sperm into your harvested egg-then follow the rest of the IVF process.

I used to explain and authorize infertility benefits to members for an insurance company-thats why i know

Is that not what happens in IVF? it all sounds the same to me!!