June...here we come!!!

[ERosePW]

Hi girls, I've been MIA all weekend, but I have checked in here and there to read and stay caught up. I wanted to say welcome to SarahLou also! You found a great group here.

AFM, just been anxiously awaiting for this morning to get here, so I could do the hcg quant. They usually call with same-day results around 3:30 or so. So I guess I'll know then. I've def been more hopeful for this IUI than I originally thought I would since I'd been so focused on the IVF instead. But ALL the odds were def in our favor once the IUI rolled around, so it got me pretty excited. So I will be more bummed than I originally thought if my blood test today is neg. But that's okay... I'll be able to shake it off pretty quickly, and just continue the plan and be on our merry way to IVF, with egg retrieval being in about three weeks. It's really helping a LOT knowing that's right around the corner!

I forgot about your early blood test. How accurate would it be at your dpo? I have never had a blood test before. Everyone tells me to wait until a pos hpt. But I know you are doing it so you can be more cautious on your next set of meds.

I think with the 2 eggs you have a great shot this time, as well...especially since you guys kept up with the BD schedule.

Well, FF shows me at 9dpo, but it's taking into account the larger temp spike. My nurse still thinks I'm 10dpo because she feels the 1st egg was released the day of the IUI, and the 2nd egg was just delayed a day. Yep, they usually have us do an HPT at 14dpo too, but since I started the Lupron last Thurs, and they could tell I was nervous about potentially being prego, they were kind enough to offer the blood test early to ease my mind (I thought that was nice of them, since they know Lupron has no affect on an embryo this early!). Blood tells earlier than an HPT because the blood tells you the exact number of hcg in your system (even if it's just a 12), whereas an HPT won't pick it up until whatever level the test was made for. For example, a FRER supposedly at 25, I think. This isn't protocol though... otherwise, every woman out there would be asking to just come in at 10dpo for a blood test.

 

[savvysaver]

Erin, I have been thinking about you...hoping you get some good news today! Fx'd for you!

 

[floridasian]

DH and I love going to yard sales on Saturdays in the summer. There were a few large community yard sales this past weekend and we went to a few. One of the communities was full of young families so there were so many baby items for sale, pretty much everything and anything you can think of. I was so itchy to buy some but I couldn't. I just want to hurry up and get pregnant already so I don't miss all the great sales in the summer!

 

[floridasian]

Fingers crossed for you, Erin!!

 

[ERosePW]

Beaglemom - don't worry about going back and forth. It's a BIG decision - physically, emotionally, and financially, and not one to be taken lightly so it's only natural to be unsure about it. Maybe you'll get lucky this cycle - who knows!

Thanks...I just think I will feel so much better after my next doctor appointment. I just really want to talk to her & also discuss my husband's count. I am so confused by it. I think if there were a way to "chart" men, we would be more confused than seeing a woman's chart. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to it. Last time his count dropped from 44 million to 11 million. So the 11 million was the lowest count so far we have gotten...but his post wash was 9 million which was more than double the last post wash count. Makes my head spin to think about. But we plan to add in the cough syrup for him. I told him about the coffee thing...he hates coffee, so instead we will use one of the 5 hr energy drink shots. I told him to just use it a few hours before we BD so he won't be up all night. He has taken those before for work & they actually helped out his performance in the bedroom. So we will see how it makes the boys swim.

Can't wait to hear how the cough syrup works for him, and the 5-Hour Energy! Keep us posted!

And, it makes sense that you're torn on things... Six months ago, I was trying not to think of IVF, and I honestly couldn't even imagine that we'd go that route. Neither me or DH has anything wrong with us, and while that is a good thing, it's SO frustrating, because there isn't even anything else to try and "fix" or "improve". Plus, we conceived once and we know its possible, so its been a bit of a mind game. So anyway, we just felt we'd reached the end of this road, and time to move on. It was quite an easy decision for us, and we're super excited about it. While I hope today's blood test will bring good news, I know I will be able to move on from the initial bummer pretty quickly knowing what we have in store.

 

[ERosePW]

Erin, I have been thinking about you...hoping you get some good news today! Fx'd for you!

Fingers crossed for you, Erin!!

Thank you girls!!! I'm anxiously awaiting the call. Trying not to have my hopes up TOO much, but its really hard. Either way, if I'm not prego now, I'm certain I'll be prego in the next 4-5 weeks. And I don't even feel like I'm jinxing myself by saying that. Heheheh!

 

[floridasian]

I'm curious to find out how the energy drinks affect the swimmers. My DH hates coffee too but he'll do 5 hour energy.

 

[beaglemom]

Floridasian - we do not really go to yard sales...not against them, just never really do it. But there is an awesome used kids store here called Once Upon a Child. We have bought a few things there. But when I am pregnant, I plan to blow that place out! New clothes are great, but honestly, with kids, used is just smarter. I also look at Craigslist a lot. I haven't bought anything but thinking of going that route for maternity clothes. I love going to the Goodwill & Salvation Army but I only look at the home stuff. I am not against buying clothes there, I just hate searching through things to find clothes. I don't have the patience. However, I was there with my mom & she barely looks around & whips out this dress perfect for me. I do not have that kind of luck. I saw a video on how to make jeans in to maternity...so considering buying at Goodwill & altering. I really need to sign up for that sewing class!

 

[beaglemom]

Erin - I am feeling the same as you but with a longer timeline. I know despite my being torn now, either way, within 3 cycles I should be pregnant or on my way!

Floridasian - I do know the 5 hour helps him in the bedroom. We tried to duplicate it with B vitamins, but it never had the same effect. I don't know why we haven't thought to try it again. But next shopping trip that is on the list!

 

[savvysaver]

There are a few baby/kid resale shops around me along with Goodwill. While I can't speak from personal experience my cousin loves shopping at them and is always getting new clothes for herself and her kids. Her best tip is shop in the more well to do areas, most of the time she finds brand new clothes with the tags still attached for a fraction of the cost. Also check out if they have a discount day and find out if they put out new items on specific days/times.

 

[floridasian]

Very true, Savvy! Nowadays I only go to the yard sales in nicer neighborhoods - the items are much nicer and most of the time well cared for as well!

 

[ERosePW]

Erin - I am feeling the same as you but with a longer timeline. I know despite my being torn now, either way, within 3 cycles I should be pregnant or on my way!

Yay! I'm so glad you're feeling positive like that!! I totally agree with you beaglemom... it's gonna happen for you within the next three cycles!

 

[ERosePW]

So savvy, how are you feeling?? Any symptoms to speak of yet? (sorry if I missed a post, but I didnt recall seeing anything). Your chart looks fab. Looks like its triphasic. Do you know when you will stop temping? I know a lot of girls do it for weeks and weeks after getting a BFP. I will probably do it for about a week after my BFP and then stop (as long as both my beta results are good). I'm honestly looking SO forward to putting the thermometer down and giving my OPKs and stuff to someone else. The last time I was prego, I couldn't wait to stop temping, LOL! Of course, sadly, I didnt get that far, but next time will be it.

 

[MissStacy]

FX for you Erin that your blood test is +

Not much going on with me, still having weird back, side pain. I did end up going to urgent care to get urinalysis to test for UTI or Kidney issues and that all turned out fine. I did POS yesterday and it was I have not had any of my normal AF symptoms. Boobs are usually sore about a week before and this time nothing. No cramping. I do have some brown spotting today so I'm expecting her to arrive either tmw or wed. Nothing is predictable or understandable with our female body LOL. I stopped temping Friday and decided going forward I'm just going to temp until I determine O and then stop. It's too stressful to over analysis every lil' dip and spike.

 

[allisonmh]

Can't wait to hear about your results, Erin!!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed! : )

I need your ladies advice. And be honest, what do y'all think about the name Killian? My husband and I really like it, but my mom hates it. I'm just trying to get as many opinions as possible!

 

[savvysaver]

So savvy, how are you feeling?? Any symptoms to speak of yet? (sorry if I missed a post, but I didnt recall seeing anything). Your chart looks fab. Looks like its triphasic. Do you know when you will stop temping? I know a lot of girls do it for weeks and weeks after getting a BFP. I will probably do it for about a week after my BFP and then stop (as long as both my beta results are good). I'm honestly looking SO forward to putting the thermometer down and giving my OPKs and stuff to someone else. The last time I was prego, I couldn't wait to stop temping, LOL! Of course, sadly, I didnt get that far, but next time will be it.

I am finally at 5 weeks today...feels like I have been pregnant forever. My chest has hurt since before I found out, heartburn and sore boobs. I also have been extremely tired, requiring a nap around lunch time. I had to go off my stomach medicine because it is listed as a class "c" so I have been quite uncomfortable with bloating and some stomach issues.

I actually stopped temping last week but never removed my chart from my signature! After a couple of days of temps and multiple + tests and good beta numbers I decided to stop. It took me a few days to remember not to reach for it when I wake up. I can't stop POAS, I had a ton of wondfo hpts left so I have been using them daily to see the line get darker. I have a couple left and won't buy any more.

Hope to see lots of bfps this month!

 

[savvysaver]

I need your ladies advice. And be honest, what do y'all think about the name Killian? My husband and I really like it, but my mom hates it. I'm just trying to get as many opinions as possible!

I like it! I would definitely go with a name that you and your husband like, you worked hard to get prego and deserve to pick out a name you both like!

 

[savvysaver]

My fx'd for you MissStacy! Glad you don't have a UTI...but when I was prego in December I had the same uncomfortable pain and I was thinking it might be a UTI...hoping that is a good sign for you!

 

[allisonmh]

Thanks, savvy! Just about everyone has liked it except my mom. She's just weird. Lol.
And yep, those sound like all the symptoms I had. I still take a nap most days. It's hard work making humans, ya know?! Haha!

 

[MissStacy]

Can't wait to hear about your results, Erin!!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed! : )

I need your ladies advice. And be honest, what do y'all think about the name Killian? My husband and I really like it, but my mom hates it. I'm just trying to get as many opinions as possible!

I like it and if you and hubby actually agree on a name then I'd go with it LOL I have a feeling me and hubby could never agree on a name so someone well end up compromising hehe