February 2018 testers - 17 bfp's for valentines <3... And counting

[phantomfaery1]

Im 22dpo (i think) period 8 days late

 

[mrsmummy2]

Its crazy isnt it how some people get a bfp early even before af then others it takes foreverrrrr! I'm so fed up of waiting

 

[phantomfaery1]

Just want to know either way now

 

[mrsmummy2]

Yeah same here... 5 days late for me and still only 1 maybe possibly super faint line

 

[phantomfaery1]

Uhhh our bodies are playing mean tricks!!! If no af im going dr at end of week my periods have been irregular since i had implant out in june!! Good luck to you hun!

 

[swimmyj1]

10dpo and negative, I’m on progesterone but I feel like af is coming anyway (that’s super annoying lol)

 

[LuLu_TTC]

TB and TTC, i'm so sorry ladies.

AFM - AF showed on Saturday. This one hit me particularly hard as I felt very confident in our chances. I spent Sunday morning at brunch with 4 girlfriends that are all mommas now. Then I spent Sunday afternoon bawling my eyes out again, so that was fun. Calling OB to talk about the next step in fertility today....this was now our 15th cycle trying.

 

[thencomesbebe]

TB and TTC, i'm so sorry ladies.

AFM - AF showed on Saturday. This one hit me particularly hard as I felt very confident in our chances. I spent Sunday morning at brunch with 4 girlfriends that are all mommas now. Then I spent Sunday afternoon bawling my eyes out again, so that was fun. Calling OB to talk about the next step in fertility today....this was now our 15th cycle trying.

Sending you giant hugs LuLu! It will happen for us, our bfps are just around the corner

 

[co_fostermom]

Ladies....I think I have the start to my !!!! I'm 10dpo so it makes sense that it's faint right???

What do you think?

 

[LuLu_TTC]

Co-foster - it does look like something, but I am a little wary when it comes to blue-dye tests. I have gotten a few false positives/evaps from them, so I may suggest trying a different brand the next time you test, just to be sure. I hope it is the start of your BFP though!! GL

Bebe - Thanks girl, I sure hope so. I feel like I am at the end of my wits here.

 

[mrsmummy2]

Ladies....I think I have the start to my !!!! I'm 10dpo so it makes sense that it's faint right???

What do you think?

I see something! Fx

 

[co_fostermom]

So I decided to take this...it was decidedly smu right after a coffee w/ milk.

I didn't see anything right away, stepped away to take a shower and came back to this. I never get dried positives on $ store tests...probably took this 11-20 minutes after taking the test so I'm not exactly counting it...just want opinions. It looks gray in the picture but it's pink irl.

 

[Alligator]

Lulu I am so sorry...hugs

co - I see that line! Agreed about blue dye tests but I will say that was about the same line I saw on that test at the start of this pregnancy (I had ICs, FRER and CB's because I am a crazy test lady).

 

[mrsmummy2]

I see the line co!

 

[co_fostermom]

Ps...Lulu I'm sorry about AF showing up.

 

[ashley2pink]

Lulu- I am so sorry!! I hope you can get some answers!

Fostermom- looks like a BFP to me. Hope it gets darker!

I had my appointment today at the fertility clinic. I was prescribed 75mcg of synthroid. I really, really hope it is as easy as getting my thyroid to a better level to get me to finally get pregnant. It almost seems too easy though.
He did a transvaginal ultrasound and said my ovaries don't show signs that I ovulated this cycle. But you can't always tell right? I am 11dpo right now. He said I could start Femara this coming cycle. I am not sure what I want to do. I would probably just go for it if it wasnt so expensive out of pocket.
He also wants me to get something where they insert dye in my uterus to check for fibroids, polyps, adhesions. I cant remember what it is called. I can do that around cycle day 9 I think. He said I can also get an HSG to check if my tubes are blocked. I guess if my other dye test is normal than I will do that to rule out any problems there. All I know is I feel the rush to get pregnant asap as I am having bad anxiety and I need to take a break in a couple months. I think I will take a full 6 months off. Sounds insane since I am so wanting to get pregnant asap, but this anxiety is no joke.

 

[co_fostermom]

Ashley...I've been taking levothyroxine (synthroid) for a little over a year now. I wouldn't say it helped me to get pregnant (still working on that bit) but it did help other things, like headaches and not feeling rested after sleeping. I hope it helps you like it helped me! In general, I'd say that if other systems in your body are functioning properly, it's easier to become pregnant because your body is "happy." Same principle of cortisol and oxytocin. Too much cortisol and you will NOT get pregnant, so be sure to do anything you can to reduce stressors in your life.

As far as Femara...if you have a Good Day Pharmacy nearby, they sell Femara for $18 for one round of it. I'd call some other pharmacies to see what they sell it for as well to see if you can get a better price. I've used two rounds of it so far and the second cycle it made me successfully grow a follicle. It's worth it and is MUCH better than clomid (it's gentler on your ovaries and it also doesn't have side effects).

So far, with assisted conception, the only prescriptions I've had to get that were SUPER expensive were the trigger shot and progesterone...and that one you'll have to take if your progesterone is low until the 10th week of your pregnancy, starting before you find out you're pregnant (but stopping if you're not). I called around and Walgreens has progesterone for $71 which is the cheapest out of all the pharmacies I could think of and called. Costco has the next best price at $96. The Trigger shot was $145 from a specialty pharmacy that mails it to you.

I hope this info helps you make a more educated decision on next steps and I hope you start to feel encouraged and hopeful again.

 

[Philamy]

so sorry Lulu !

Ladies I can see those that is how mine. started and was not even in the 10 minute time window so fingers crossed for you.

I am officially not testing anymore did one last night and have come to the conclusion that my evening urine has more hcg.

I have my beta today at doctor so will post when I get those results back.

 

[tbfromlv]

Co foster- I se it- hope it’s a BFP for you

Ashley, have you heard of the app GoodRX? You can find the best prices on different prescriptions around you. I took a screen shot of the Femera search.

Also progesterone is often covered by insurance. I got mine from Walgreens for $30

 

[Flueky88]

Lulu I'm so sorry, I think I'm going to join you soon in AF boat. Spotted this morning.

Co congrats. Bfp for sure!!

Ashley, I'm sorry you are going tgriugh thus. Good RX lets you know where drugs are cheapest.

Phil looking good!!

AFM I expect AF to show tomorrow, Wednesday latest had episode of spotting this a.m. spotting isn't a good sign for me. I think I'll start vitex to lengthen my lp.