March...Hoping for some Irish luck to bring us little Charms

[beaglemom]

Random question have any of you lovely ladies used Emerita Natural Lubricant? Or heard of it. I have preseed but this is cheaper but don't know much about it and have never heard of it before.

not heard of it. Only friendly one I know of are preseed and conceive plus. And a few people have used actual egg whites or olive oil. I stick with preseed. It has lasted months for me. But I don't use a whole lot.

 

[floridasian]

That is too funny beaglemom!

I've decided that I am going to start using OPK tomorrow even though we aren't trying this cycle just to make sure everything is still on track and there's nothing funny going on to prepare for next cycle. I've also been running a lot and doing other aerobic exercises every day trying to metabolize out whatever hCG is still left in my system. Keeping my fingers crossed that my number will be less than 2 on Monday. I do NOT want methotrexate!!

 

[floridasian]

Random question have any of you lovely ladies used Emerita Natural Lubricant? Or heard of it. I have preseed but this is cheaper but don't know much about it and have never heard of it before.

Never heard of it. Just because it's natural doesn't mean it won't harm/kill sperm. If you need a lube I'd stick to one that is fertility friendly like Preseed.

 

[beaglemom]

I searched and found it on a natural site and it does say sperm friendly. I would just try to research more and see if you can find reviews.

 

[moni77]

So, IUI #3 is done! sperm count was "good" at the office I went to they dont give out the actual numbers. I had 2 large follies on the left (34 and 26) and a small one on the right (14). I have been feeling cramping more on the right since I took the trigger yesterday.

2 week wait....

Beagle - my monitor also is still high. I took the trigger yesterday morning, which means I should ovulate tonight. My temp jumped this morning, but I think that is because I was up since 4am...

 

[beaglemom]

So, IUI #3 is done! sperm count was "good" at the office I went to they dont give out the actual numbers. I had 2 large follies on the left (34 and 26) and a small one on the right (14). I have been feeling cramping more on the right since I took the trigger yesterday.

2 week wait....

Beagle - my monitor also is still high. I took the trigger yesterday morning, which means I should ovulate tonight. My temp jumped this morning, but I think that is because I was up since 4am...

That is so exciting! The 2 of us can wait together! Do you have the sample done at the same office as IUI? I have to go to an outside lab then bring the sample to my doctor. So with that is the analysis that I give her. I am so glad I can get the numbers...it makes me feel more confident this go round. Also with the higher numbers, I feel more confident putting in the extra effort of BD for good messure. Before I was just sort of like what's the use?

I was tempted to do the monitor again to see what it says, but I won't. I may take another opk...but based on how I feel today vs yesterday, I really think yesterday was my O day. I was also slightly bloated feeling last night during sex. Yeh, I couldn't wait until today to BD...I feel like 36 hours is enough time in between...if I had waited until tonight it would have been 60 hours. If my husband can handle it, I will try again tonight.

 

[beaglemom]

Ok, so random post...I have decided to ween myself off caffeine...at least my morning coffee...for real this time. I really don't drink a lot of other caffeine unless we go out to eat. So my plan is to buy the half caff k-cups & alternate days until my regular coffee is gone...then I will do the same with the half caff & decaf. I am off to the store now to stock up.

 

[moni77]

sounds like a good plan on the coffee. When I go to my normal office (which is a satellite office near my office) we produce the sample at home and I bring it with me. (So I get to help (TMI)) and it feels a little more natural.) When I went to the main office (which is the only one open on the weekends) he has to produce there - which is where we got the exact count last time. The doctor said he looked at the sample under the microscope and it looked good. So I am happy with that.

 

[ERosePW]

Tomorrow I'll catch up on everything I've missed, but I thought I'd at least update on my HSG... I'm in bed on my iPad and about to konk out any second, I'm so tired, so I'll just copy most of what I posted in my 35+ forum.

Ok... So for me, it wasn't just a little cramping.... That was worse (and different) than any cramping I've ever had. The assistant had to remind me to relax and keep breathing. Anyway, I know it isn't like that for everyone.... as it turns out, the dye went straight through my left tube, no problem... if it had done the same in the right tube, I think the whole thing would've been cake. But when he still wasn't seeing the dye push through my right tube, he had to apply more pressure (and I suppose he can't control exactly where that pressure goes), and I literally almost screamed out loud. As it turns out, his extra pressure counted for something, because it finally pushed its way through my right tube, and then bam, done. The radiologist was excellent... he explained it all to me afterward and said the dye could very well have been clearing some gunk out of the way since it had such a hard time getting through. I'm so glad that's over!! And ya never know...that right tube could've been the culprit all this time. Can't say for sure, but in the 15 months I've been trying, if I ovulated from my right side 7-8 of those times, I didn't have a chance any of those months. And the one time I did get prego, was on my good side. So anyway, hoping this new clearing of my right tube will mean something good!!!

I'm dying to read what's been going on with everyone, so will get back on in the morning to catch up!

 

[beaglemom]

Sorry it was so intense but the end result probably means good things for you! Do you have a follow up with your dr or that was pretty much it? I also heard you could have spotting especially if the dye forced its way through.

 

[allisonmh]

Hey ladies, I know I have checked in in a while, I've been trying to distance myself from the whole TTC nonsense and not think about it too much... Buuuutt I have news to share... I got a BFP this morning!! On a frer and a digital! I'm in total shock... Lol

 

[MissStacy]

I am kind of bummed out that I stalked you girls and everyone is still in the TTC forum. However, It looks like we have some good cycles going this month so I'm excited for all of you!

I had my laparoscopy and chromopertubation yesterday after 6 months of pain and no luck TTC on and off for years. Turns out I have stage II endometriosis, multiple cysts (1 which had ruptured) and a blocked right fallopian tube. I wasn't in too much pain yesterday after surgery thanks to the great meds they give you at the hospital. I came home and still was feeling pretty decent. However this morning I woke up and am really feeling it. I recall that happening the last time I had a lap done though. Usually the 2 or 3 days after are uncomfortable. The worse part today is the sore throat from the intubation tube.

It sucks to find out I have endo but at the same time at least now I have some answers for the pain during ovulation, period and awful bleeding. I will see my DR again in a few weeks and we will talk about TTC and hopefully we can get right back to it.

Our wedding is May 10 so maybe we'll get a great wedding present.

I'm glad everyone is doing well and to all!

 

[MissStacy]

Hey ladies, I know I have checked in in a while, I've been trying to distance myself from the whole TTC nonsense and not think about it too much... Buuuutt I have news to share... I got a BFP this morning!! On a frer and a digital! I'm in total shock... Lol

Congrats to you and praying for a sticky bean!

 

[ERosePW]

Wow allison, that is amazing news!! Congrats to you Hun! We've all been in this together for several months now, so its great to see someone get a BFP.

MissStacy, good to hear from you! I'm so sorry for all you went through yesterday. More sorry that you're feeling it worse today. But atleast you've got some answers, and now maybe in a few weeks when you see your Dr again, you'll be right back to TTC again! We miss you over here.

beaglemom and moni, I am super excited to see that the timing has worked out so well for your IUIs! I have high hopes for you ladies this month. And omg, moni, the size of your giant follie was amazing, I dont think I've ever seen that high of a number! Wuhu! Three good eggs, means three times the chances to get prego!

savvy, looks like AF got ya'. I'm so sorry. How are you doing? Are you doing anything different this cycle, or gonna just keep trying like your new Dr suggested?

FBG, your chart is looking really, really good.... I see you noted some spotting.... is that typical for you, or is that something new? I can't recall if you are like me and beaglemom and always spot before AF. But either way, your chart looks so good, I can't help but be excited.

Sarah, I was happy to see you jump back on and post a few times! How are things going for you now? Remind me, what cd are you on?

Wanted to say hello to our new friends Runner and Melikhab! So Runner, did AF get you today? You said you expected it could happen Sat, right? I'm hoping its staying far far away!

misaacs, so sorry about your car situation! That's not a good position to be in. Will your insurance not cover it then? I think in my state, as long as you have full coverage, if the other person doesnt have insurance or something, usually your own will cover you.

Hi Floridasian! And Hi to everyone else! Loved reading the updates!

 

[allisonmh]

Erin, your dr told you to start taking the progesterone once you got another positive right? I'm trying to decide if I should start taking it or just wait til Monday when I call the dr's office...

 

[Curlymikes]

I took a test today and i think i got a faint BFP!!!!!! I cant believe it and I probably wont until i get a blood test. If the line gets darker tomorrow I will go in on monday for a test. Here is the link, tell me if you think its an evap. I never had one before on these tests though.

https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test-gallery/image.php?galleryid=241047

 

[beaglemom]

Congrats Allison!

Curly I saw a line as soon as the pic came up and im on my phone!

Stacy my 11 yr anniversary is May 10...so i hope that date brings you luck and happiness as well!

 

[ERosePW]

Erin, your dr told you to start taking the progesterone once you got another positive right? I'm trying to decide if I should start taking it or just wait til Monday when I call the dr's office...

Yep, that was originally what my Dr had said.... To start the P next time I got a faint pos. He never has thought I'm low on P anyway, but he said a little extra P certainly never hurt a pregnant woman. I ended up taking it during the whole TWW though (thickening my lining, just in case the clomid was thinning it). But yes, my Dr's original instructions were to take it when I see another faint line. Is your P usually low in general? Is that why your Dr prescribed it previously? If so, I think I'd be tempted to start it right away. But if not, two days isn't long to wait, and the Dr can test your levels then.

 

[ERosePW]

I took a test today and i think i got a faint BFP!!!!!! I cant believe it and I probably wont until i get a blood test. If the line gets darker tomorrow I will go in on monday for a test. Here is the link, tell me if you think its an evap. I never had one before on these tests though.

https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test-gallery/image.php?galleryid=241047

I see it for sure! That looks like a BFP to me! Congrats!

 

[beaglemom]

Savvy, sorry about AF...so it looks as if the luteal phase was about 9 days...on the short side. I am not sure your TTC plans, but I think clomid could help regulate things for you.