May the Luck of the Irish bring us all MARCH BFPS!

[Fezzle]

Megan- I hope you get the solid face soon! I had a confusing cycle this time with the dual hormone digi too. I had flashing smileys for about a week before the solid, and didn't get a positive on the cheap strip OPKs until two days after I got the solid smiley. I'm wondering now if the digis are too early for me and that's why it seems like I have such long LPs (about 16 days).

 

[MeganS0326]

Happy Friday!

So I went looking for DH's SA report that had the recommendations on it and I found it. Yippie! He was taking 1000 mg vitamin C and 1000 mg L-Carnitine daily. He had really low morphology rate when this SA was done and then after taking the supplements for a few months we went in for an IUI and his morphology was in normal range.

Mdc and Fezzle - Regarding the CB digital OPK, I think after this box I'm not buying them again. I ordered a bunch of IC HPT's the other day and I should have gotten some OPK's as well. I just really hate analyzing the line to determine if they are the same shade. I usually stop testing once I get a positive so the fixed smile staying for a day or two on the stick has never bothered me but I see how that could be annoying if it is not lining up with the results you are getting on regular OPK's.

I really hope I get my solid smiley today. Not sure I can take five days of flashing. Also, if I O today or tomorrow I think we will have somewhat ok-ish timing but if it is any later than that I think I'm out for the month as we did not BD last night and won't be able to again until next Friday at the earliest.

 

[Lanfear333]

I just really hate analyzing the line to determine if they are the same shade.

I tape mine onto a piece of paper lined up in a row. It helps me gauge line darkness much easier than looking at them individually. I had a CB digital and didn't like it at all. Plus, with as long as TTC is taking us, the cheapies are much more cost effective since I'll sometimes use two in one day if the lines are getting close but not quite there.

I wish vitamins weren't so expensive. Fortunately the place that I shop often has buy one/get one deals on them so it makes it more bearable. I always worry when I have to buy a new bottle that I'm going to get pregnant right after and it's going to be a waste of money.

 

[AugustBride6]

Lan, I do the same thing with both the OPK's and the vitamins! This week I was able to do BOGO and I had a $2 coupon. Score!

Gypsey...I am glad someone is enjoying some sunny skies! We are expected to get another 4-8 inches this weekend. I might just pack a bag and head your way

DH takes Vitamin C and Ashwagandha. Here's a quick read on Ashwagandha for those of you who haven't heard of it.

https://naturalmedicinejournal.com/journal/2014-04/ashwagandha-male-infertility

 

[Lanfear333]

We don't take C because we actually get a decent amount in our diets. We're both on E and CoQ10. Separately, I take prenatal, B6 and calcium w/D3. The B6 has really helped my LP. I stopped taking it and it immediately went back down to 10 days. Had to start it again.

 

[MeganS0326]

Day 5 of flashy smiley face. I guess this month is a bust for me. Maybe there is a super slow swimmer in there that can hang out for a few more days. lol

Lan, I bought a bottle of B6 because I read that you should take it in combination with the Vitex but since I wasn't sure exactly what it does I haven't taken it yet. Before my cycles stated going wacky again my lp was like 10 or 11 days which I think is on the short side of normal. Do you think I should start taking the B6? How much do you take?

 

[penelopejones]

Thanks for the notes about L-Carnitine and vit C! My doctor recommended CoQ10 for both of us (I've already been taking it) and more antioxidants in our diet. We eat fairly healthy but I'm going to double down on the leafy greens!

The flashing smiley sucks. I get that a lot, too, and then usually it goes positive around CD20. Hopefully it will turn soon so you'll have a chance this month!

 

[nessaw]

Hi all can you put me down for the 24th please. We're giving it a proper go this month-had a few bfp announcements which have motivated me. So getting out the cbfm and the clomid and keeping fx.
Mdc I had a hsg and it hurt but it was a different type of pain-more like a pressure and it was only when they pushed the fluid. Good luck.

 

[Fezzle]

Ok, AF is here. Can you put me down for 30 March? Just an estimate right now!

 

[Lee37]

Hi ladies! please put me down for march 15. Wishing you all lots of

 

[AugustBride6]

I am about to go on a rant that I know only you ladies will understand.

I just received a text message that my younger sister (who doesnt work, doesn't take care of the child she has and heaven only knows how many drugs she has put in her system in the last year) is 2 months pregnant. Are you serious? I didn't even respond to her text because I can't think of a single nice thing to say to her. Really? She gets a baby and here we are trying for what feels like a lifetime? I am really having a hard time finding the silver lining today.

ok...rant over

 

[Hopethisyear]

Sorry August That is so tough when others announce their pregnancies, especially when they don't deserve it.

 

[nessaw]

August it's so tough isn't it. This is what has prompted me to have a proper try this montg. My cousin who cheated on her husband a few years back just announced. So unfair.

 

[Mdc]

August so sorry! It seems so unfair when we are all doing everything to get a BFP and it seems like a kick in the gut with those stories. I know someone that has a DH who is over 50 she is 40 and fell pregnant while supposedly on the depo BC. That is nearly impossible.

Afm, I attempted to get my HSG but the doc could not get the cath in and diagnosed my with cervical stenosis. I had never heard of that but after some googling it is usually caused by a leep or cone biopsy. I have had neither so it is likely congenital for me. Basically your cervix OS is too small and that may be the source of our problems. The treatments that I have heard do not seem pleasant. Manual dilation and surgery...ouch! Trying to stay positive, but I am probably just going to be lurking for a while bc I am pretty bummed. Good luck to everyone.

 

[tag74]

August it doesn't sound fair!

I am on cycle 6 and would love to join you ladies. Testing March 12th!

 

[Sis4Us]

August I know the feeling ALL to well my sis has 7 kids and doesn't have custody of any of them

 

[Hopethisyear]

Well no luck here. AF showed early for me today at 11dpo after some super annoying evaps on Wondfo's. Next step is IVF, meeting with my RE this week to get the ball rolling. Good luck everyone else.

 

[AugustBride6]

Hope...Good luck with the IVF appointment!!!! Sounds like your BFP could be right around the corner!

 

[Spudtastic]

I just had a rant on another thread. Someone I know just told me they're pregnant. It seems like every woman I know is announcing they are pregnant. My friend deserves it. She's a good mum. I can't help but feel so sad and angry about my miscarriages all at the same time.

 

[MeganS0326]

Hi ladies!

August & Spudtastic - I'm sorry about the friends announcements getting you down. I think we can all relate. It stinks when someone around us gets the thing we want the most. I have felt that sting of jealousy/sadness on many occasions.

Mdc - That is terrible that the HSG did not go as planned. I do not know anything about cervical stenosis so I can't offer any suggestions. Maybe try getting a second opinion?? Sometimes dr.'s are wrong. Let me know if you need to chat.

Welcome Tag74!!!

Hopethisyear - Sorry AF got you!! Good luck on the IVF route. I have my FX that it gets you your BFP.

AFM, yesterday was day seven of flashy smiley faces for me. I have no idea what is going on. I'm watching my friends two kids for the week so my house is in total chaos so no BD'ing for me this week. March is pretty much a bust for me I think. I guess we will see how it plays out.

I hope everyone has a great Monday!