I have not posted in this thread for a really long time. I think I started following it in December 2012. I posted more when I first started following it but have just been stalking for a long time.
My Story: We have been ttc #1 for almost 3 years. I am 38 and my husband is 42. I have only ever had one bfp. It was in Oct of 2012 and it sadly resulted in a m/c. That bfp happened the very first time I took clomid and had a trigger shot. I thought we had found the magic potion but have not had a bfp since then despite numerous attempts using the same procedure. We have gone through the range of infertility treatments. Clomid, femera, trigger shots, follicle tracking, progesterone supplements, many other supplements, cut gluten, dairy and more recently sugar from my diet to reduce inflammation from my body, etc, etc. Really, I have done everything and anything I could think of. We just finished our second IUI this cycle. We are currently on the waiting list for IVF (would likely start next round if this was another bfn). We fall into the "unexplained infertility" category which is incredibly frustrating as some of you know first hand.
Yesterday I was certain that I was out. It appeared that af was arriving early (at 11dpo) as I had a bit of brown spotting. This is typically how af starts. I was certain that this month was another bfn and had the discussion with my husband about what to do next month (start ivf or try one more iui). We had better numbers this month for the sperm count in the iui, the timing seemed better. I had been feeling pretty hopeful. I was devastated that this was another failure.
I was expecting af to be here full force this morning. Instead the spotting seemed to be gone. I decided to do another test (ic). I thought maybe I could see a faint hint of a line (but I was sure it was just me seeing what I wanted to see). I decided to use a different test. I had a Shoppers Drug Mart brand (early detection) test. I never poas I always use a cup and dip. I had saved it so I dipped the Shoppers Test. Jumped in the shower and when I got out (it was about 3 mins) there was a + sign. It was still a pretty faint second line. But it was clearly a second line. I tried to take pictures. Didn't get a great one but I will post it. I really need opinions.
I have been cheering on all of you on over the past year and a half. I havent posted very often but I feel like I know you all. In the time I have been stalking I have seen many exciting bfps, babies born and heartbreaking losses. I just want you all to know that even if it seems like it will never happen it still can. I just hope this month is that time for me. Dont give up hope!!
. Your body is not failing you , you are keeping your LO very cosy n safe right now. I know its very scary but take one day at a time and before you know it the days will go by xx
and enjoy this pregnancy!
So all I can do is lurk haha...
