Injectables w/o IVF

[Brandy_R]

TTC: yes! BD the first night was pretty rough. We had to go very very sow because my overuse were so swollen and I could def tell! Today is 2dpo and it's going away thank GOD!

Aidesmommy: Aww that would be awesome! My brother just found out he's having a girl yesterday! Got to love nieces!! My friend is pregnant and has a little boy and said the same thing! That she wasn't nearly as sick the first time so is thinking girl. When's your due date?

Did anyone take progesterone supositories? I just started them today. Kind of shocked how it all worked. I'm just kind of wondering what to expect. Also my bbs are pretty darn sore. Never had that before besides when I already knew I was pregnant with the ectopic. I've never had them hurt so early. Even with the ectopic it took like a week after bfp before they hurt. Anyone else have that? Sorry might be stupid questions but this is new territory for me.

 

[Vonn]

Brandy--I do progesterone suppositories and, to be honest, they suck. Make sure you have a panty liner at all times. Leaking and discharge are the name of the game. Not sexy! And I tend to have really sore/tender bbs from about ov to af.

Aidensmommy--are you going to find out what you are having?

TTC--do you have a plan for this cycle?

Momofadane--how are you feeling about this cycle?

AFM--had my day 3 baseline ultrasound today. I have 2 antral follicles on both ovaries. That's the most I've had, so I'm pleased with that. I'm doing both follistim and menopur this cycle; I really, really hope to get multiple mature follicles this time. C'mon ovaries, cooperate please!! The menopur injection was kind of a disaster because the needle syringe I got was different than the one in the injection video & I struggled to figure it out. It'll be easier now, though. Lots of injections this cycle! Hoping I don't have any bad side effects from the menopur.

 

[TTC74]

Since DH has to get another SA and we have to schedule a follow-up consult, we're going au natural this cycle. We're doing one thing differently. Since there may be an issue with how long it takes DH to build up swimmers, we're going to abstain the week of anticipated O until I get a pos OPK. We'll only have one shot - but hopefully, we'll have plenty of good swimmers.

 

[aidensmommy1]

TTC: yes! BD the first night was pretty rough. We had to go very very sow because my overuse were so swollen and I could def tell! Today is 2dpo and it's going away thank GOD!

Aidesmommy: Aww that would be awesome! My brother just found out he's having a girl yesterday! Got to love nieces!! My friend is pregnant and has a little boy and said the same thing! That she wasn't nearly as sick the first time so is thinking girl. When's your due date?

Did anyone take progesterone supositories? I just started them today. Kind of shocked how it all worked. I'm just kind of wondering what to expect. Also my bbs are pretty darn sore. Never had that before besides when I already knew I was pregnant with the ectopic. I've never had them hurt so early. Even with the ectopic it took like a week after bfp before they hurt. Anyone else have that? Sorry might be stupid questions but this is new territory for me.

I have been on suppositories since my egg retrieval. I'm on them until 10 weeks. Only 3 days left! They will make you feel EVERY symptom in the book, especially sore boobs! I didn't even symptom spot other than when I felt twinges and such because they'll literally cause any and every symptom, including nausea. Hang in there though because once your bfp comes, they can help tremendously! Progesterone mimics hcg so thats why its hard to truly symptom spot while on them. I just ignored my sore bbs and such & paid more attention to what I was feeling in my uterus area. I actually had very strong implantation cramping from what would have been about 5-7dpo. I just KNEW thats what it was and my u/s confirmed that the baby's on the left side, right where I felt it! Crazy! I wish you a ton of luck and dust and I hope this TWW goes by quickly for you, with an amazing outcome!

My EDD is January 27th. Its funny because 8 years ago, that was the same exact EDD I was given with my son! lol. His changed to Feb 3rd though. With this baby, we know exactly when s/he was conceived since we did IVF so I don't think this EDD will change much.

Again, good luck!! When are you planning to test? Can't wait!

 

[aidensmommy1]

Since DH has to get another SA and we have to schedule a follow-up consult, we're going au natural this cycle. We're doing one thing differently. Since there may be an issue with how long it takes DH to build up swimmers, we're going to abstain the week of anticipated O until I get a pos OPK. We'll only have one shot - but hopefully, we'll have plenty of good swimmers.

Good luck hun! Just try to BD 5 days before you expect to O because if you abstain for more than 5 days, the swimmers can go "bad"...I cant think of the right wording for that but my specialist said to always BD at least every 5 days to keep the sperm from dying, or to keep them fresh before even ejaculated, u know? I do think you have a good plan tho and although u wont be able to know for sure when 5 days before O will be, just take your best guess and then abstain. Hope this helps some! As always, I have everything crossed for you!
Also, I hope everything goes much better with dhs repeat SA! Go swimmers, go!

 

[Brandy_R]

Yes these supositories def do NOT make you feel very attractive. Ugh.....lol. On a good note my only symptom has been the sore bbs. I was almost depressed the first day so I was nervous but it went away after the first day thank GOD! I'm testing Sun I'm so on the fence about if I think it'll be bfp or bfn. DH says bfp but he's always optimistic lol. I tested today to see if trigger was out and it's not yet. It was light but def there. Think I'm going to try again in a couple days. Last time it was out pretty quick if I remember correctly. Today is 5dpo. Sorry it took me a while to write back. Had s busy weekend

How's everyone else been?

VONN: that's awesome about the baby follicles! What cd are you on?

 

[aidensmommy1]

I cant wait until Sunday Brandy! If your line was light today, at 5dpo, then it'll def be completely out by Sunday. I bet it'll be out in the next 3 days I'm crossing my fingers for you & I hope your DH is right about it being BFP! FX FX FX!

 

[TTC74]

Fx for you Brandy!

 

[Brandy_R]

Thanks Aidensmommy and TTC!! You ladies are the best! Hubby bought himself a Harley for his bday and we took it out last night. Went on a bumpy road and I was cramping bad the rest of the night. It's so hard to know this cycle because it's my first time on progesterone and with so many follicles so anything I feel could be any of those. i tested again today and the line was even lighter so I think you're right Aidensmommy! I'm going to skip tomorrow and try thurs I think. I hope it's gone by then. I'm going to drink a lot of water and hopefully that will help haha.

How's everyone else doing?

 

[Vonn]

Brandy--do you have any idea how many mature follicles you had at ov time? So curious to see what happens for you! IMO, symptom spotting while on hormones or with hormones in your system is totally futile. You just have no idea what's causing what! That being said, it is nearly impossible to not read into things happening in our bodies. I work really hard to strike a balance between being hopeless (negative nancy) and being overly optimistic (setting myself up for major disappointment). I don't think I find a balance, I just swing wildly back and forth between the two. Ha!

Momofadane--where are you at in the TWW?

TTC--when does DH have his SA?

Aidensmommy--will you be finding out the gender of your baby?

AFM--had my day 7 scan and WEIRD results. Still have the four follies, but they haven't really grown yet. What?! Last cycle on follistim only, I had an 18 on day 7 and triggered that night. And this cycle, no growth? I hope that means all four are about to pop and I will get multiple follies to mature and give me better odds. But I've also read that some never get their follies to grow. Time will tell. The dr upped my menopur dose and I continue both and go back in on Thursday.

 

[Brandy_R]

Vonn: my story is kind of weird. I had a few follicles and they didn't seem to be growing. One day I had 40 follicles. I had a 15mm, and 5 @ 14-14 1/2 mm. They originally cancelled my cycle because they said that 14mm is considered mature. Then they got my estradiol level back and it was 300 something so they said that meant that only 2-3 follicles were mature out of all of those. So I guess 1-3 follicles at trigger? Im hoping the 15mm got at least to 17-18 by the time they actually dropped. That's why I'm so on the fence I guess. The way it worked is either really good or not at all lol

 

[TTC74]

SA is Monday. The consult is the following Monday.

 

[Brandy_R]

Hope the SA goes good! Do you have to do the SA because you didn't get bfp? I'm jw because I thought this was your first try with injectables. Wonder if DH would have to do that if its bfn

 

[aidensmommy1]

Good luck, TTC! I hope the SA takes you by surprise and goes as good as can be! FX!!

 

[TTC74]

Brandy - We did IUI. So, they counted DH's count before the procedure and it was VERY low. He'd had a SA 6-8 months prior and it was fine. So, we don't know if his count dropped or if it was just a fluke. That's why we have to do the re-analysis.

 

[Brandy_R]

Oh ok I forgot about the IUI. Maybe it was just a bad day. I'm hoping they will be back to normal Monday! Let us know how it goes!

 

[aidensmommy1]

Brandy - We did IUI. So, they counted DH's count before the procedure and it was VERY low. He'd had a SA 6-8 months prior and it was fine. So, we don't know if his count dropped or if it was just a fluke. That's why we have to do the re-analysis.

Knowing it was fine 6-8 months ago, I have a feeling it was a fluke that month. If it was, for your next IUI maybe you guys should have your RE freeze a sample ahead of time...That way if he's under too much pressure or whatever, you'll have a back up sample. Thats what they do with IVF. Apparently samples the day of the procedures aren't always what they should be. Again, best of luck on the repeat SA!

 

[Brandy_R]

I'm excited to say I've been cramping since last night! I'm keeping my fingers crossed it's IC!! We shall see! Trigger shot is out of my system too

 

[aidensmommy1]

Woohoo! Can't wait to see that test line come back now Brandy! Can you post a pic when it does?! I'm a poas addict and I need to get my fix somehow!

 

[Brandy_R]

Yes I def will if it comes back. Just have to figure out how to do it haha. Bfn today but I'm 9dpo today so it's still a bit early. Last time I got pregnant I got my bfp on 11dpo but it was ectopic so I don't know if that makes a difference. Cramps are gone today (hoping that's a good sign) they only lasted about 24 hours or so. CM is weird also. I could explain but don't want to gross anyone out lol. I am getting sooooo excited but reallllllly don't want to be disappointed. I'm hoping if I am I will get it by Monday or so. Which would be 12 dpo?