Lesbian couples TTC

[LeahMSta]

Well folks, Just like that it seems we are back in the donation groove. we are doing another cycle of SMEP so we start donations on Wednesday. DW had a tiny meltdown about how frustrated she is with her body and how sad it makes her to have to start fertility testing/treatment. Thankfully (or not depending on how you look at it) the next appointment available wasn't until November since we waited til the last minute so she gets a bonus month of TTC without medical intervention. Hopefully she is feeling that it is an opportunity and not more pressure.

Laura: Is your tummy starting to adjust to the Metformin yet? GL with donations this month. I hope this is your cycle for a BFP!

Leah how many months have you been trying?. I did my 6th insemination on Saturday and I am feeling the same way as your wife..

This is our 7th month of trying so we are just 1 cycle ahead of you. We know that it can take time and that any cycle could be the ONE but DW is worried that we are both broken. It makes me sad for her. I just hope the threat of medical intervention kicks this into high gear. LOL!

Laura: Congrats on the awesome timing! Get that eggy!

 

[laurac1988]

The thing with medical intervention is that they might find a problem that is really easy to solve - so really it's a positive thing

 

[LeahMSta]

The thing with medical intervention is that they might find a problem that is really easy to solve - so really it's a positive thing

This is precisely the advice I have been giving her. She just seems a bit preoccupied with the what ifs to focus on logic quite yet.

 

[adroplet]

The thing with medical intervention is that they might find a problem that is really easy to solve - so really it's a positive thing

This is precisely the advice I have been giving her. She just seems a bit preoccupied with the what ifs to focus on logic quite yet.

I agree. Had I not insisted on a lap and further thyroid testing i would not have known about my endo or Hashi's...and both affect fertility. I was just confirmed with Hashi's last week but will not be seeing the specialist until Nov - just like Leah.
So my thyroid is out of whack, WHAT IF a simple daily tablet could regulate that and my fertility...

Good luck Leah!

 

[PhotoGirlKC]

Hello All!!! I am mildy freaking out! Can anyone else see this?? I'm not sure how to include a photo, so I am trying to attach it. I'm 9DO right now. It is still super early I know, so I inverted the photo hoping you could see it better. Is this for real??? I don't want to ask my wife because I don't want to get her hopes up.

 

[JandK]

Hello All!!! I am mildy freaking out! Can anyone else see this?? I'm not sure how to include a photo, so I am trying to attach it. I'm 9DO right now. It is still super early I know, so I inverted the photo hoping you could see it better. Is this for real??? I don't want to ask my wife because I don't want to get her hopes up.

It looks positive to me....fxd

 

[adroplet]

Hello All!!! I am mildy freaking out! Can anyone else see this?? I'm not sure how to include a photo, so I am trying to attach it. I'm 9DO right now. It is still super early I know, so I inverted the photo hoping you could see it better. Is this for real??? I don't want to ask my wife because I don't want to get her hopes up.

I SEE IT !!!!!!!!

 

[KelleyNJen]

Hello All!!! I am mildy freaking out! Can anyone else see this?? I'm not sure how to include a photo, so I am trying to attach it. I'm 9DO right now. It is still super early I know, so I inverted the photo hoping you could see it better. Is this for real??? I don't want to ask my wife because I don't want to get her hopes up.

I see it, I see it! Our first was super light too! Test again tomorrow morning and see if it gets darker

 

[laurac1988]

I see it too, how exciting!

 

[ebelle]

Hello All!!! I am mildy freaking out! Can anyone else see this?? I'm not sure how to include a photo, so I am trying to attach it. I'm 9DO right now. It is still super early I know, so I inverted the photo hoping you could see it better. Is this for real??? I don't want to ask my wife because I don't want to get her hopes up.

Yup, I see it too... looks like what mine did on 10 DPO... good luck and hope this is it!

 

[ebelle]

JandK, LeahMSta:

I just want to share that I know as the months roll by and you try every cycle, it can get tiring and frustrating. Don't give up yet. I have been in your shoes and many times felt like it was never going to happen. I really wanted to give up sometimes, especially the months when my period was late and yet got continuous negatives. I cried so much! However, we persevered and it paid off.

I do agree with everyone else that medical intervention may be a good thing. If we had not gone to try IUI and get checked, I would never have found out that clomid had made my uterine lining so thin it wasn't suitable for implantation. 2 months off clomid and I got my It was such a small and simple fix, but it took us over a year to realise it.

sending both of you lots of baby dust and hoping it will happen for you soon.

 

[ebelle]

Laura: congrats on great timing! hoping this month is it for you

 

[laurac1988]

I hope so too, annoyingly this mornings opk is still positive

 

[ebelle]

that's not a bad thing. Just keep with the donations. Better to be positive than to have missed the ovulation window!

 

[laurac1988]

Exactly. Our donor said he will do another tomorrow if necessary, but it is fading slightly so I don't think will be pos tomorrow

Uk magazine diva recently did an article about when Is the best time to tell a child that they're donor conceived. Dp and I were featured

Here's us in diva magazine

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[PhotoGirlKC]

I guess it must be true... !!! I woke up on Monday not planning on testing, but I had a terrible burning pain in my stomach. I was kind of just feeling sick to my stomach so I thought I might as well check..... aaagh!!! I am so nervous that it isn't for real or that since it is so early that it will be a chemical. I guess it is just time to wait and see. Anyone know when you can quit worrying about it being a chemical? This is my first bfp so I'm kind of clueless about what to do now. I'm about to surprise my wife. She has no idea that I have even tested yet since I am only 10dpo right now.

 

[laurac1988]

Ahhhhh congrats xxxx

H&H 9 months xx

 

[PhotoGirlKC]

Hopefully this will be your month too! Fxd

 

[adroplet]

I guess it must be true... !!! I woke up on Monday not planning on testing, but I had a terrible burning pain in my stomach. I was kind of just feeling sick to my stomach so I thought I might as well check..... aaagh!!! I am so nervous that it isn't for real or that since it is so early that it will be a chemical. I guess it is just time to wait and see. Anyone know when you can quit worrying about it being a chemical? This is my first bfp so I'm kind of clueless about what to do now. I'm about to surprise my wife. She has no idea that I have even tested yet since I am only 10dpo right now.

beautiful....CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

[laurac1988]

Well ladies... My opk is now negative

Hopefully ovulation on our second wedding anniversary today will bring us a beautiful June bubs

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