Getting Fit Before Baby

[cupcakestoy]

Today is CD 14. I've only O'd later than this 1 time & that was my 1st femara cycle. O'd on CD 16 that time.....I did get a bfp that cycle, but that was our 1st iui. In the past I've O'd on CD 13 or 14, even on clomid....

 

[Fern81]

Nope, 2x bfn this morning.

GL cupcakestoy, just don't stop the bd! This cycle I didn't really have an idea when I ovulated, had barely any ewcm where normally in clomid cycles I have lots. Every cycle can be a bit different, you just keep doing your part.

Hugs all x

ETA: So after establishing a definite bfn, I started experimented with the tests again. Nothing to lose lol. I opened them and let them dry out, exactly the same as yesterday's test. One of the tests is exactly the same type as the one I used yesterday (was even in the same box so not a different batch). None of today's tests have any type of line on it but yesterday's is as dark as ever. I wonder WHAT weird chemical reaction happened there!

 

[ireadyermind]

Today is CD 14. I've only O'd later than this 1 time & that was my 1st femara cycle. O'd on CD 16 that time.....I did get a bfp that cycle, but that was our 1st iui. In the past I've O'd on CD 13 or 14, even on clomid....

Well, let me just say, on the cycle I got my BFP, I ovulated on CD33!! I don't know what caused me to O so late, but it happened that way for no real reason that I could see, and I still got a BFP because I didn't stop BDing and using OPKs. So there's still hope!

Nope, 2x bfn this morning.

GL cupcakestoy, just don't stop the bd! This cycle I didn't really have an idea when I ovulated, had barely any ewcm where normally in clomid cycles I have lots. Every cycle can be a bit different, you just keep doing your part.

Hugs all x

ETA: So after establishing a definite bfn, I started experimented with the tests again. Nothing to lose lol. I opened them and let them dry out, exactly the same as yesterday's test. One of the tests is exactly the same type as the one I used yesterday (was even in the same box so not a different batch). None of today's tests have any type of line on it but yesterday's is as dark as ever. I wonder WHAT weird chemical reaction happened there!

Oooo man, the same thing happened to me last month. I had ONE questionable line out of all the tests I took, and I couldn't get the same result to happen again. That really sucks!

Still, until AF shows, you're still in the game! But you knew that.

 

[swimmyj1]

Darn fern I was really hoping you had gotten a bfp I'm sorry.

Cupcake - don't count yourself out my opks were super weird this time. Very light then went white, monitor was all lows. Then yesterday morning very very + and peak on the monitor. It's been a weird cycle for a lot of us.

On to the tww for me feeling really good about this time. Fingers crossed I really would like to get some good news before going to see he genetic specialist

 

[cupcakestoy]

Well still negative tonight, but I'm sure I just missed it, maybe too diluted urine....I'm having horrid cramps tonight, which is usual around O time for me on clomid. Thinking its my left side though, but the right was hurting earlier, so fx'd! We did bd again this morning. Used a softcup after & laid in bed with my feet on the wall for half an hour lol why not? Right!

 

[swimmyj1]

cupcake - fingers are crossed!!!

Got my cross hairs today yay but i think i ovualted one egg on cd14 night and the next cd15 afternoon. is that possible???
I think if i end up with a bfn again this cycle we are going to have to take 2 months off ... we will see lol

 

[Ursaula]

Boo Fern! I had my fx'd for you.

Good luck, Cupcake and Swimmy!

I have been away from the forums because I was moving into a new place. My parents helped me move and I got a single key from the landlord (which I thought was weird?) and my parents helped put a bunch of stuff in the elevator and move it all out into the hallway on the floor. I unlocked the door and opened it to see an elderly couple sitting at a table eating their lunch...my parents and I kept apologizing and they ended up inviting us in for a few minutes to chat. I called the landlord and he said I got the right key and he would have the elderly couple removed and kicked out as soon as possible. I just said never mind and gave the couple the key and left. They said it's happened a few times to other residents in the building. WEIRD! So, we moved all my stuff back to my parents house and I'm stuck again since the landlord isn't answering my phone calls now and I need my first month and damage deposit back...URGH!

On a more topic-related note. I'm back down to 381lbs from being up to 386 or 387, so that made me feel good. My temperature is increasing even more (97.9degrees today) and ff stopped working. I reached cd181 and now ff has stopped charting or adding on days, do you gals know what's up?

 

[Mrs. Tigger]

Hi Ladies

I've been away from forums, just trying to focus on other things and stay distracted. I read and lurk a bit, but haven't been very active.

On a more topic-related note. I'm back down to 381lbs from being up to 386 or 387, so that made me feel good. My temperature is increasing even more (97.9degrees today) and ff stopped working. I reached cd181 and now ff has stopped charting or adding on days, do you gals know what's up?

It's my understanding that cycles that long are almost always annovulatory (do you know if you have PCOS?), so I guess it is probably refusing to track them beyond 6 months?

AFM: I visited the gyno for another check-up today. I feel better since being on my thyroid medication and will have my thyroid levels checked in January. The gyno said that almost all of my test results came back normal, except my testosterone is slightly elevated (2,29 and supposed to be under 1,8) -- but the free testosterone is actually normal. She's put me on metformin to see if that helps regulate things -- 500mg/day for the first week, then 1000mg/day after that.

Hope all is well with you lovely ladies!

 

[cupcakestoy]

Hey gals! I gave up on testing Opks lol I do have post O symptoms, so I'm in tww, expecting AF to show around the end of next week :/ Oh well, I plan to increase the Clomid to 100mg next cycle, as I only did 50mg this time & have a gut feeling my right ovary didn't O in the end Not much else going on here, except getting some Christmas shopping over with...Ugh, not feeling it this year...In other news a girl at our fire hall will find out gender next week I believe. Makes me resentful & sad as I was to be due a week or so before her.....Of course, its a 1st baby & she's 23, so I really can't hate her, but it still stings when I hear conversations about their plnas & milestones she's reached....I guess I'm on a downswing emotionally this week...sigh...Also failed miserably so far these last few days with my eating & exercise...trying to get in a better mind set, so I'm MAKING myself go to the gym for the next 2 days for sure & wood on Friday! I'm off today to go pick up a grant check for our Fire dept. Thinking I will leave in a bit to go get in some retail therapy at the big shopping centers at Mt. Juliet, close to Nashville......Hope everyone else is well!

 

[Fern81]

Hi all, I'm just taking some time off.... really, really struggling emotionally atm. Some days will always be worse than others I guess.
Just wanted to let you all know I'm reading and cheering you on, even though I'm not posting right now. Xxx

 

[ireadyermind]

On a more topic-related note. I'm back down to 381lbs from being up to 386 or 387, so that made me feel good. My temperature is increasing even more (97.9degrees today) and ff stopped working. I reached cd181 and now ff has stopped charting or adding on days, do you gals know what's up?

What a strange thing to happen at the apartments! Is it a case of people squatting there, or is it just a shady sort of landlord?

Congrats on being back down a few pounds. That's always a mood booster. And I'm not entirely sure why FF would stop adding days. Maybe email their support folks?

AFM: I visited the gyno for another check-up today. I feel better since being on my thyroid medication and will have my thyroid levels checked in January. The gyno said that almost all of my test results came back normal, except my testosterone is slightly elevated (2,29 and supposed to be under 1,8) -- but the free testosterone is actually normal. She's put me on metformin to see if that helps regulate things -- 500mg/day for the first week, then 1000mg/day after that.

Hope all is well with you lovely ladies!

So happy to hear that your thyroid meds are helping you! Let us know if the metformin works for you!

Hey gals! I gave up on testing Opks lol I do have post O symptoms, so I'm in tww, expecting AF to show around the end of next week :/ Oh well, I plan to increase the Clomid to 100mg next cycle, as I only did 50mg this time & have a gut feeling my right ovary didn't O in the end Not much else going on here, except getting some Christmas shopping over with...Ugh, not feeling it this year...In other news a girl at our fire hall will find out gender next week I believe. Makes me resentful & sad as I was to be due a week or so before her.....Of course, its a 1st baby & she's 23, so I really can't hate her, but it still stings when I hear conversations about their plnas & milestones she's reached....I guess I'm on a downswing emotionally this week...sigh...Also failed miserably so far these last few days with my eating & exercise...trying to get in a better mind set, so I'm MAKING myself go to the gym for the next 2 days for sure & wood on Friday! I'm off today to go pick up a grant check for our Fire dept. Thinking I will leave in a bit to go get in some retail therapy at the big shopping centers at Mt. Juliet, close to Nashville......Hope everyone else is well!

Why did you stop OPKs? Have you had a BBT spike? While your body continues to try to ovulate, you may have several different "patches" of ovulation symptoms before you actually do ovulate.

But if you and DH are still BDing a couple times a week, you should be ok! FXd!

Hi all, I'm just taking some time off.... really, really struggling emotionally atm. Some days will always be worse than others I guess.
Just wanted to let you all know I'm reading and cheering you on, even though I'm not posting right now. Xxx

Fern!



AFM: Tomorrow is the day I start all the preparations for the dye test. First I take a urine pregnancy test at the lab, then tomorrow I start taking antibiotics to prepare me for the actual test on Friday. I'm getting a little nervous!

As for the weight loss bit -- I pretty much stopped dieting altogether and I just eat when I'm hungry. That's not all that often, but now that I'm not counting every single calorie and stressing about weight, I feel a little better mentally speaking. But I don't know if I'm doing well at all with my weight loss. Probably not.

Once I see what this dye test reveals, and get to speak to the fertility doctor instead of just a scheduling/receptionist gal. Then I will bring up my weight troubles, acne troubles, fatigue and other symptoms in the hopes that this will inspire them to check my estrogen, progesterone and LH levels next.

 

[cupcakestoy]

I quit checking opks since I've never O'd past CD 16 in our 3+ years of TTC. I have a regular cycle & don't have pcos so when I was temping, having scans & doing opks religiously I never had issues with annovulation. I'm sure just missed my surge, urine probably too dilute.....
Fern- Sorry your hurting! Lots of hugs sweetie!

 

[cupcakestoy]

Good job on your loss Urs! That is weird about the apt! Did you get your deposit back?

Irym- good luck on your hsg! I've had 2 & both were pretty much painless, even with a "supposed" blocked tube, which makes me doubt its truly completely blocked...

 

[Ursaula]

HUGE hug Fern!

The landlord seemed like a shady guy. I finally got my deposit back though!

Good luck IRYM with the test

Fx'd Cupcake.

Happy the medication is working and hoping Metformin works for you Mrs. Tigger. I do have PCOS and I haven't had af in years! However, my doctor gave me a shot of something to bring it on and started me on metformin. So far...nothing.

 

[swimmyj1]

cupcake - darn opk's I have had that happen before. metfromin has worked for me, seem to get better egg quality while on it. Fingers crossed for you!

IRYM - cant wait to hear about how your test went.

Ursaula - Glad you got your deposit back, hope you find a better place soon!

AFM - Trying very hard not to test, im only 5-6dpo so no way it would be + im just being super impatient. Just for my own peace of mind i called my docs office and asked about ovulating a day apart and they said its possible happens a lot actually. So that made me feel better. Also finally got all of my holiday cards written up and sent out. now just on to the shopping ugh!

 

[ireadyermind]

Just got back from the test. I arrived at the office early (which I try to do, because you never know what sort of paperwork they'll make you fill out) only to hear that one of their two machines was down and everything was delayed. Ended up waiting 45mins before anyone saw me. Oye!

That little snag aside, the HSG test is normal. Both tubes open, no internal scarring, no growths, normally-shaped and -sized uterus.

So it's looking more and more like my issue is with hormones, like I've been saying all along. You'd think they'd take your symptoms into account when determining what to test, right?

Oh well. At least now we know there aren't any physical issues causing my infertility. DH and I are more than likely going to be able to TTC naturally this month too, since it's so close to Christmas.


Additionally, my BBT thermometer is missing. I swear up and down that I put it back into my bag after staying with family over the weekend of the 5th, but when we got home and I went to get it from the suitcase, it wasn't there. We all had checked the room we stayed in multiple times, too, so it might've fallen to the floor, or in between the mattress and head board, or something random. Now I have to buy a new one and I've been using a regular fever thermometer in the interim, which isn't very accurate at ALL.

Charting temps this cycle is going to be a pain in the neck. Walmart and Target don't carry BBT thermometers around here and I have to make a special trip to a Rite Aid somewhere around town. Hmm.



Ursaula - Glad to hear you got your deposit back! I was worried that if the landlord was shady enough to lease you a place that already had people IN it, that he'd be shady enough to keep all your money, too!


Swimmy - How successful are you at NOT testing this TWW? I always say that "THIS TIME" I'm going to wait it out, and then I end up testing like 7DPO. Haha

 

[ireadyermind]

OH and let me say -- the HSG procedure was next to painless. Some cramps when they injected the dye, and that's it. The whole thing lasted less than 2 minutes from injection to completion. They told me that if I felt dizzy or like I was going to faint, I could lay on the table as long after the procedure as I wanted, and I thought... "Seriously? There are people who are so traumatized by what are essentially PMS type cramps that they think they're going to pass out?"

But then I suppose there are all kinds of folks in the world. I know that getting stitches makes me feel like I'm going to throw up, even if I don't look at the stitches being done. It just grosses me out so much that I can't handle it. So I suppose there are folks that, like me, can't take the idea of what's being done to them and it works them up into a state of nausea or whatnot.

 

[drjo718]

Iread- glad to hear everything is normal. What's the next step for testing? I also wonder how some people can't handle certain procedures that cause mild discomfort. Like how some ladies crawl up the bed and lose their minds during a cervical exam for labor eval. I have to wonder how they got pregnant (I know thru sex due to prenatal records)...because I'm pretty sure my finger is smaller than a penis lol. And in there far less time.

 

[swimmyj1]

IRYM - glad everything looked ok, mine friend said hers really hurt but she had both tubes blocked and it opened one of them. I wonder if that is why it hurts for some. But mine wasn't bad at all lol. Hoping you guys will be able to get pregnant with some hormone meds Also I have totally stunk at the not testing I took on on 6dpo hahahaha. Felt bad for my DH i've been super moapy and whinny this cycle. I've cried at the stupidest things ugh really hoping for that bfp!!!

 

[cupcakestoy]

Glad all is good IRYM! One less thing to stress about. What's next?

Swimmy-I hear ya on being whiny! I actually tested a couple days ago caused I'm super "wet"(tmi) & don't remember that last time on clomid :/ needless to say it was a huge bfn! Only a few more days til AF should get me....I can tell too! Starving for last few days! I'm sure not losing or holding steady this week I think I'm in a funk...just feel like I'm never going to get there, even tho I know I can do it! Too many yummy temptations too! Gosh....I'm such a loser at will power when it comes to peanut butter or chocolate.....sigh