Finally testing DH(update with results pg 3)

[HappilyMrs]

I have scheduled an appointment with Hubby's primary care doctor and they are going to do a test on Wednesday to see how his are doing. I'm nervous/anxious/excited haha. I really just want an answer to know if it's him or me... we've already tried clomid, femera, and several natural cycles. If it's not him(hopefully it's not) then we will need to see what's next for me.

Just wanted to share!!

 

[waitingongod1]

Good luck! I remember feeling all those feelings and relieved after to find out they were good. But also sad knowing it was me :/

 

[MrsL4]

I understand how you are feeling - my husband just got checked out ~ 2 weeks ago and they said he looked good....so now we praying things just happen now.

We have been TTC since Nov 2013, after being on birth control for ~8 yrs. I didn't start charting until January.....then starting using OPK in March.
It took me a little bit to get use to charting, and I think my cycles were a bit off for the first few months.

I had my progesterone level taken about one month ago, and was told it looked good so no clomid. DH got his boys checked two weeks and that looks good.
They told us to have timed intercourse a good 6 months with OPK before next step of HSG dye testing.

My period is coming today...so I am feeling a bit frustrated with the whole "waiting and timing" situation. Not sure what the next step is going to be for us...esp if the HSG is okay.

 

[HappilyMrs]

Good luck! I remember feeling all those feelings and relieved after to find out they were good. But also sad knowing it was me :/

I think I've accepted that it's me... after a year and my ovulation and cycles all over the place, I kinda think it's me and hope he's perfectly fine. I'm also hoping just by taking this next step the universe will work with us and we get pregnant this month haha. I know it doesn't work like that but it's a hopeful thought.

Have you figured out your next step after DH coming back good?

 

[HappilyMrs]

I understand how you are feeling - my husband just got checked out ~ 2 weeks ago and they said he looked good....so now we praying things just happen now.

We have been TTC since Nov 2013, after being on birth control for ~8 yrs. I didn't start charting until January.....then starting using OPK in March.
It took me a little bit to get use to charting, and I think my cycles were a bit off for the first few months.

I had my progesterone level taken about one month ago, and was told it looked good so no clomid. DH got his boys checked two weeks and that looks good.
They told us to have timed intercourse a good 6 months with OPK before next step of HSG dye testing.

My period is coming today...so I am feeling a bit frustrated with the whole "waiting and timing" situation. Not sure what the next step is going to be for us...esp if the HSG is okay.

Wow your story sounds very similar to mine. TTC since Oct. 2013. Tried clomid, femera, and progesterone. Nothing worked for us. Finally I'm Oing on my own but we have done 4 natural cycles and no BFP... so I feel your frustration.

The next step is so tough to understand. I have no idea what that would be... or when... or who would call it haha. TTC was supposed to be fun right??

 

[MrsL4]

Agreed!! Had a glimmer of hope....spotted Sunday night, then nothing yesterday and this am....but think I am ab to spot again. AF is the worst!

 

[sunnydee]

Good luck! I remember feeling all those feelings and relieved after to find out they were good. But also sad knowing it was me :/

I think I've accepted that it's me... after a year and my ovulation and cycles all over the place, I kinda think it's me and hope he's perfectly fine. I'm also hoping just by taking this next step the universe will work with us and we get pregnant this month haha. I know it doesn't work like that but it's a hopeful thought.

Have you figured out your next step after DH coming back good?

That sounds like me! Every step we get a bit closer and I think the universe is going to help this happen! Trying for 1 year, this month had blood tests, ultrasound, OH SA, everything is apparently fine? Going for hsg if af shows next week, hoping that I don't need to get it though!

 

[HappilyMrs]

Agreed!! Had a glimmer of hope....spotted Sunday night, then nothing yesterday and this am....but think I am ab to spot again. AF is the worst!

She's a little bit of a B in my opinion hahaa!!!!

I'll keep my FX that she doesn't show!!!!

 

[HappilyMrs]

Good luck! I remember feeling all those feelings and relieved after to find out they were good. But also sad knowing it was me :/

I think I've accepted that it's me... after a year and my ovulation and cycles all over the place, I kinda think it's me and hope he's perfectly fine. I'm also hoping just by taking this next step the universe will work with us and we get pregnant this month haha. I know it doesn't work like that but it's a hopeful thought.

Have you figured out your next step after DH coming back good?

That sounds like me! Every step we get a bit closer and I think the universe is going to help this happen! Trying for 1 year, this month had blood tests, ultrasound, OH SA, everything is apparently fine? Going for hsg if af shows next week, hoping that I don't need to get it though!

What is HSG?? I have heard of HCG for infertility...
After about 3 months of TTC I was going crazy... a year later I'm officially insane haha. Everyone keeps saying "relax it will happen" as if me freaking out about the fact that I've literally waited well over 2 years(we were waiting to try for about a year before TTC) has something to do with me not getting pregnant. As if I can control this simply by "relaxing". I think next person to tell me to relax may just get an ear full hehe!

Are you seeing an RE or just your gyno?

 

[sunnydee]

HSG is the dye test to check for blocked tubes. I have heard its quite painful though! I just told my GP that it had been a year and he referred me to a fertility specialist! I'm glad to be taking steps now, although always hoped it would just happen straight after stopping the pill!
I haven't told anyone yet about TTC so I don't get the whole relax thing too often, just from OH who is very relaxed about the whole thing and thinks it'll happen eventually so no need to stress!

 

[MrsL4]

let us know how it goes --- so far your story sounds like ours! i saw my obgyn around 10 months after trying and we did the blood test (progesterone) and SA only....she gave us some instructions with timing....and said if both are good, and the timing is good for 6 months, then we can go further

i am not being very patient at all though....im thinking of going ahead and scheduling something in 2-3 months if no go, so at least i can get the hsg test (even though i don't want it, but its the next step)

 

[HappilyMrs]

HSG is the dye test to check for blocked tubes. I have heard its quite painful though! I just told my GP that it had been a year and he referred me to a fertility specialist! I'm glad to be taking steps now, although always hoped it would just happen straight after stopping the pill!
I haven't told anyone yet about TTC so I don't get the whole relax thing too often, just from OH who is very relaxed about the whole thing and thinks it'll happen eventually so no need to stress!

Haha are we living the same life hahah!!! DH is the most relaxed person ever about TTC and barely bats an eye when I'm freaking out haha! We've told very few... we originally thought we'd keep it to our selves but after so long it just kinda started coming out to our closest friends. We thought it would happen right away too but apparently that wasn't in the cards.

I really hope that they don't find a blocked tube. That would be tough to go through. I know "unexplained" is tough too but I think of the two that one might be worse.

If DH comes back fine with his "boys" we will most likely be making an appointment with a RE since I've been seeing my gyno and she can really only do so much. I just hate to think what the next step is... is it IUI or worse IVF. IDK... I try to keep those thought at bay since I know they will just drive me more crazy hehe!!!

 

[Want1Too]

Hi ladies,

My husband did the SA. He was perfect. His numbers were higher than the average. He was elated to hear the doctor say those #s. I cannot remember them or I would share. Once it wasn't him I knew it was me. Its very hard to understand and you do question "why me" even if its silently at night while laying in bed.

Sorry how rude of me. My husband and I have been ttc for 2yrs. We have no children. I finally asked to be referred to RE. Here is my journey so far...
1. I have had several blood test and vaginal US
2. HSG (dye test) - test to make sure fallopian tubes open, this is a very painful process. if you have to have it done I recommend asking for a prescription pill vs OTC meds (cause they did nothing for me),, also take a pad b.c you will leak..sorry TMI.
3. SONO (saline test) - test your uterus for abnormalities (polyps, fibroids, cyst etc.) - was not painful. Again take a pad or liner with you.

Based on your results from the test(s) your doctor will set up a game plan.

I hope this helps you. Just remember you not alone even when you think you are. Good luck ladies!

 

[sunnydee]

It's crazy the amount of different tests we have to go through to get answers while men just have 1! His results were also above average so at least that's a good thing!
I'm at the point where I will probably tell my closest friends about ttc, I never know what to say when people keep asking when we will be having kids!
Thanks for the tips about the hsg, it doesn't sound very pleasant!

 

[HappilyMrs]

Test was today!!!!!!! Waiting for results, and hoping they come in about a week or so. FX everything is perfect!!!! He was such a trooper... You would of had to take me kicking and screaming haha!

 

[HappilyMrs]

Want1too:
This sounds awful. I do not think I would like to do this...

With all this you've done have you found anything to answer why you've been TTC for 2 years??

I think the "unexplained infertility" would be the worst to hear... personally at least.

 

[Want1Too]

Want1too:
This sounds awful. I do not think I would like to do this...

With all this you've done have you found anything to answer why you've been TTC for 2 years??

I think the "unexplained infertility" would be the worst to hear... personally at least.

Hi HappilyMrs - Yes, its awful but if it gives me a better chance of becoming a mommy... I got to at least try!
yes, its hard being a part of the unknown. So you keep taking all these test and doing all this procedure, because in your mind you think its gonna work for us, then went it doesn't or they don't have a reason or explanation to why we cant conceive its heart breaking. I am trying to stay hopeful with every appointment and boy have I had enough of them and plenty more in my future.

You will make decisions of course based on your individual circumstances and you make certain decisions based on results or doctors recommendations. Oh an don't forget what the insurance will cover or what you can afford.

 

[sunnydee]

Test was today!!!!!!! Waiting for results, and hoping they come in about a week or so. FX everything is perfect!!!! He was such a trooper... You would of had to take me kicking and screaming haha!

Good luck! FX for you!

 

[waitingongod1]

HappilyMrs- How did the test go? My dh had the test done about 1 year ago. We've had hsg and lap surgery since then...then had ovulating issues...now clomid. ..no cm issues...so first iui next month!

 

[HappilyMrs]

Want1too:
This sounds awful. I do not think I would like to do this...

With all this you've done have you found anything to answer why you've been TTC for 2 years??

I think the "unexplained infertility" would be the worst to hear... personally at least.

Hi HappilyMrs - Yes, its awful but if it gives me a better chance of becoming a mommy... I got to at least try!
yes, its hard being a part of the unknown. So you keep taking all these test and doing all this procedure, because in your mind you think its gonna work for us, then went it doesn't or they don't have a reason or explanation to why we cant conceive its heart breaking. I am trying to stay hopeful with every appointment and boy have I had enough of them and plenty more in my future.

You will make decisions of course based on your individual circumstances and you make certain decisions based on results or doctors recommendations. Oh an don't forget what the insurance will cover or what you can afford.

I hear ya on this one. We've had sooo many doctors appointments taken so much medication... It's exhausting. I 100% agree with "I got to at least try". We are at the point where I am done waiting for it to just happen and apparently the medication doesn't work so lets try something else... hints the Seman Analysis... It is just 1 more thing to check off the list.

Currently, we are paying for most everything out of pocket. Our insurance changed how things were paid in June of this year and we are paying for mostly everything but at a discounted rate which is nice at least. My gyno was nice enough to tell the insurance company we were treating "ovulation issues" with clomid and femera instead of saying it was infertility since we would have to pay a large deductible before they will cover any of that.

Next step... RE if hubby's sperm are good.