MAY we all be blessed with baby! May 2013 and beyond (BFFs Seeking BFPs)

[newbie2013]

to those that af got. I'm so encouraged by your positive outlooks.

Afm and exercise... I work on the 4th floor and I'm up and down stairs all day but that's all the exercise I get. I need more. I'll be with my mum this month so will hopefully join her on her daily morning walk but it is winter there and darn cold in the morning... Might stuggle to get out of bed and when dh comes, that might be our only chance to bd in private ;-)

 

[chulie]

Out for the month...AF arrived right on time. I felt good going into the month but my ovulation was a day or two late this month and our bding schedule was all messed up, and for the last week I have felt out. No worries, onto July! I think this next month rather than trying to predict ovulation and time it that way, we will just bd every day with fertile cm. If that doesn't work, I think I'll start temping next month to confirm that I am ovulating. At least I have today off work so I can have the morning to wallow for a bit, LOL

Hopeful, please move me to July 22nd. 22 has always been my favorite/ lucky number so hopefully this month it brings a BFP!!

I hate when that happens...it's like we spend so much time "planning" for the fertile period and being so hopeful..and then things get in the way and it seems like they plan it for the most critical time to screw with us!!!! Sorry about AF .....Ohhhhh I really hope 22 continues to be lucky for you!

 

[Dannixo]

Hi ladies! Just an update: Had my post op doctors appt today, went okay I guess. The doctor said the left tube was swollen and closed completely full of endometriosis that is why they removed it. He said the left overy was actually connected to the left tube from scar tissue. They wanted to remove the left overy but decided not to. The right tube was open but was full of endometriosis preventing us from getting pregnant. They removed all of the endometriosis in my right tube and some they found in my abdomen. The only way we can get pregnant now is from artificial insemination (IUI). We have to wait one cycle so we will be trying again in July! We can only try every other month when I am ovulating on the right overy. If we're not pregnant in 3 months I have to have surgery again because scar tissue will grow back. After that if we have not conceived its off to ivf for us.

 

[chulie]

Hi ladies! Just an update: Had my post op doctors appt today, went okay I guess. The doctor said the left tube was swollen and closed completely full of endometriosis that is why they removed it. He said the left overy was actually connected to the left tube from scar tissue. They wanted to remove the left overy but decided not to. The right tube was open but was full of endometriosis preventing us from getting pregnant. They removed all of the endometriosis in my right tube and some they found in my abdomen. The only way we can get pregnant now is from artificial insemination (IUI). We have to wait one cycle so we will be trying again in July! We can only try every other month when I am ovulating on the right overy. If we're not pregnant in 3 months I have to have surgery again because scar tissue will grow back. After that if we have not conceived its off to ivf for us.

Hi Danni....that seems like a LOT to take in....I mean..the plus side is there is clearly a plan and a path to get you pregnant..so I hope you feel hopeful that way! It just must suck to have so many hoops to jump through....I know YOU know it's going to all be worth it in the end! Hopefully now that they've cleared the endo all it will take is 1 round of IUI and you'll get your BFP!! Good luck girl...we are ALL rooting for you!!!!!!!! (this is my cheerleading dance for you)

 

[ClandestineTX]

^^^WSS. Couldn't have said it better, myself

 

[Mrs A]

Me either wts^^

 

[Lala8]

Hi ladies! Just an update: Had my post op doctors appt today, went okay I guess. The doctor said the left tube was swollen and closed completely full of endometriosis that is why they removed it. He said the left overy was actually connected to the left tube from scar tissue. They wanted to remove the left overy but decided not to. The right tube was open but was full of endometriosis preventing us from getting pregnant. They removed all of the endometriosis in my right tube and some they found in my abdomen. The only way we can get pregnant now is from artificial insemination (IUI). We have to wait one cycle so we will be trying again in July! We can only try every other month when I am ovulating on the right overy. If we're not pregnant in 3 months I have to have surgery again because scar tissue will grow back. After that if we have not conceived its off to ivf for us.

I 3rd that! I am sending positive thoughts your way @Dannixo

 

[zilla]

Hey ladies, just checking in again just to say I'm really glad I found this thread, it's really nice being able to catch up with people and not just speak on random threads if that makes sense.

Well ladies tested today and bfn again only about 8 dpo though. But am losing hope for this month. Xx

it's still early FXd for you though!

Hi ladies How is everyone today? Me and Hubby are in the middle of our bding marathon and its been a relaxing fun time. After this last loss my Husband has kind of taken a bigger lead in ttcing, I bought some really good OPKS and they are so much easier to read especially with my Husbands opinion. Today's opk was almost positive but not quite, FF predicts Oing on Friday so we will keep up the bding thru Sunday for sure. It's so nice to have dh involved, he really helps keep me calm.

And I am in the middle of packing up the house which is currently halfway done! I am excited to get into our new home and it's been a fun summer with the kids with lots of fun activities and parties. What has everyone else been up to?

Happy new house! We're moving in 10 weeks and I'm dreading it .. I hate moving!
Enjoy the marathon me & lo have been visiting the family today, off to the farm tomorrow

I had a temp drop today with some brown spotting.

x x

to those that af got. I'm so encouraged by your positive outlooks.

Afm and exercise... I work on the 4th floor and I'm up and down stairs all day but that's all the exercise I get. I need more. I'll be with my mum this month so will hopefully join her on her daily morning walk but it is winter there and darn cold in the morning... Might stuggle to get out of bed and when dh comes, that might be our only chance to bd in private ;-)

I need to start to exercise too. I used to have a gym membership but I cancelled it when I realised the only time I went was to go the spa there and get my eyebrows waxed

Hi ladies! Just an update: Had my post op doctors appt today, went okay I guess. The doctor said the left tube was swollen and closed completely full of endometriosis that is why they removed it. He said the left overy was actually connected to the left tube from scar tissue. They wanted to remove the left overy but decided not to. The right tube was open but was full of endometriosis preventing us from getting pregnant. They removed all of the endometriosis in my right tube and some they found in my abdomen. The only way we can get pregnant now is from artificial insemination (IUI). We have to wait one cycle so we will be trying again in July! We can only try every other month when I am ovulating on the right overy. If we're not pregnant in 3 months I have to have surgery again because scar tissue will grow back. After that if we have not conceived its off to ivf for us.

sorry to hear this! , xxxxxx FXd for you xxxxx

 

[kksy9b]

Out for the month...AF arrived right on time. I felt good going into the month but my ovulation was a day or two late this month and our bding schedule was all messed up, and for the last week I have felt out. No worries, onto July! I think this next month rather than trying to predict ovulation and time it that way, we will just bd every day with fertile cm. If that doesn't work, I think I'll start temping next month to confirm that I am ovulating. At least I have today off work so I can have the morning to wallow for a bit, LOL

Hopeful, please move me to July 22nd. 22 has always been my favorite/ lucky number so hopefully this month it brings a BFP!!

I hate when that happens...it's like we spend so much time "planning" for the fertile period and being so hopeful..and then things get in the way and it seems like they plan it for the most critical time to screw with us!!!! Sorry about AF .....Ohhhhh I really hope 22 continues to be lucky for you!

I know right?! You can plan and plan all you want but the body is going to do what the body is going to do! I think I need to call a conference with my ovaries and tell them to get in the program and stop causing so much grief and trouble for everyone else LOL!

I was born on the 22nd, married on the 22nd and will probably die on the 22nd... Might as well find out I'm prego on the 22nd as well

How are you doing chulie? Have you moved into the tww yet?

Danni- fingers crossed that the IUI works for you! Glad that you have the answers as to why nothing had happened so far and that you are back on track! We are all rooting and pulling for you!

 

[Lala8]

I just had to share this with you all as I know you would appreciate it.

In the past hour I have been watching TV and on 2 different channels this one advert has come on twice which is an advert for Argos. It shows aliens getting pregnant, having ultrasounds and going to ante natal classes. At the end it says get ready for your new arrival!

I just had to laugh as we are all on here discussing our struggles to get pregnant and this advert shows aliens pregnant, I mean come on!

 

[chulie]

Out for the month...AF arrived right on time. I felt good going into the month but my ovulation was a day or two late this month and our bding schedule was all messed up, and for the last week I have felt out. No worries, onto July! I think this next month rather than trying to predict ovulation and time it that way, we will just bd every day with fertile cm. If that doesn't work, I think I'll start temping next month to confirm that I am ovulating. At least I have today off work so I can have the morning to wallow for a bit, LOL

Hopeful, please move me to July 22nd. 22 has always been my favorite/ lucky number so hopefully this month it brings a BFP!!

I hate when that happens...it's like we spend so much time "planning" for the fertile period and being so hopeful..and then things get in the way and it seems like they plan it for the most critical time to screw with us!!!! Sorry about AF .....Ohhhhh I really hope 22 continues to be lucky for you!

I know right?! You can plan and plan all you want but the body is going to do what the body is going to do! I think I need to call a conference with my ovaries and tell them to get in the program and stop causing so much grief and trouble for everyone else LOL!

I was born on the 22nd, married on the 22nd and will probably die on the 22nd... Might as well find out I'm prego on the 22nd as well

How are you doing chulie? Have you moved into the tww yet?

Danni- fingers crossed that the IUI works for you! Glad that you have the answers as to why nothing had happened so far and that you are back on track! We are all rooting and pulling for you!

Ohhh...22 IS lucky for you!! I feel that way about 11 and 8...my wedding anniversary is November 2008....11/08...and my daughter was BORN at 11:08.....that being said.... I'm really hoping I don't have to wait until 8 or 11 for it to be more good luck..hahahaha...

I am approx 3 dpo so I'm officially in the 2ww( I dont know for sure my O date).....might test sunday or monday.....it depends...I'm kinda enjoying blissful ignorance right now of not knowing either way.......so it really does depend how I feel.....I might be in the mood to torture myself and see the negative that I can feel coming....hahaha...or I might say forget it....most likely will test sunday/monday.....I'll be 7/8 dpo by then? I'm due for AF July 6th....so technically according to a FRER if it says 5 days before AF is due....that's monday....and I did get a BFP with my dd 5 days before....so....if it's negative I pretty much take it at face value.....

 

[Lala8]

Guys I really need your advice as I am freaking out! I have self diagnosed myself with pcos by putting my symptoms into google.

I have irregular periods, i often get the odd hair on my chin, normally every 3 months and my breast size has massively reduced over the last 10 years or so. I am not overweight though, that's the only thing that didn't match.

Please can someone advise me about what they know about pros? Is it really difficult to get pregnant when you have it?

I am going to see the gp on Friday and I am going to ask her to run some tests for pcos.

 

[ClandestineTX]

@Lala8: I don't have it, so I don't know that much about it. I do know that ovulation is irregular (a few times a year versus 12-13 for "normally" ovulating women). I do know that it's often successfully treated with metformin and clomid, by inducing ovulation (but doesn't seem to usually require IUI or IVF). Definitely worth talking to your doc if you think you have it.

 

[ProfWife]

The tests for PCOS/PCOD should probably go through your gyn if you have one.

I have PCOS. The irregular periods is what usually causes difficulty getting pregnant. PCOS on its own does not always mean you'll have difficulty getting pregnant.

However, you may not have PCOS though. The irregular periods, that's a potential cause, but not the only cause by a long shot. How irregular is irregular? I was ranging from 28 days to 48 month to month. Recently, it's been getting to a regular pattern again. My doctor explained that with PCOS it can go into a sort of remission sometimes.

The odd hair on your chin every 3 months doesn't hit for PCOS though. That can just be an anomaly rather that true hirsutism. I have two spots on my face that sprout hairs that I pull regularly. My doctors even said that's not true hirsutism.

Breast size? I've never heard that one as a sign of PCOS. I should be eliminated if that is, though, since mine have grown and maintained a cup size in the last 5 years.

I'm also not overweight (although I'm not the weight I want, it is in the healthy BMI range for my height).

PCOS is not so much a "hit all these symptoms" kind of thing. It's a collection of symptoms which aren't fully explained by other issues. Some things, like even having the classic "string of pearls" look to the ovaries from the multiple cysts, aren't even necessary for the diagnosis anymore.

My advice is to get with a gyn and have the tests run. They'll do CD 3/4 blood labs to test your estrogen, progesterone, LH and FSH. (The LH/FSH ratio is often a red flag for PCOS.) They'll likely recommend a transvaginal ultrasound, which is not as painful as it sounds, although it is awkward. They'll look at the size and shape of your ovaries to see if you have the classic look or multiple follicles/cysts per ovary. If you have kept records on the lengths of your cycles, BBT charts, or any other such information, they'll likely look at those as well to see how wide the range is between your cycles. Also, be ready for a family history look since it is frequent that females on the mother's side will have similar issues.

 

[stargazer0726]

Trying to decide if I should poas tomorrow early evening before I go out to drinks with the girls, I will only be 10dpo and I hate doing it early, I am enjoying living in my ignorance bubble

 

[lesh07]

BFN again this morning.

 

[Lala8]

The tests for PCOS/PCOD should probably go through your gyn if you have one.

I have PCOS. The irregular periods is what usually causes difficulty getting pregnant. PCOS on its own does not always mean you'll have difficulty getting pregnant.

However, you may not have PCOS though. The irregular periods, that's a potential cause, but not the only cause by a long shot. How irregular is irregular? I was ranging from 28 days to 48 month to month. Recently, it's been getting to a regular pattern again. My doctor explained that with PCOS it can go into a sort of remission sometimes.

The odd hair on your chin every 3 months doesn't hit for PCOS though. That can just be an anomaly rather that true hirsutism. I have two spots on my face that sprout hairs that I pull regularly. My doctors even said that's not true hirsutism.

Breast size? I've never heard that one as a sign of PCOS. I should be eliminated if that is, though, since mine have grown and maintained a cup size in the last 5 years.

I'm also not overweight (although I'm not the weight I want, it is in the healthy BMI range for my height).

PCOS is not so much a "hit all these symptoms" kind of thing. It's a collection of symptoms which aren't fully explained by other issues. Some things, like even having the classic "string of pearls" look to the ovaries from the multiple cysts, aren't even necessary for the diagnosis anymore.

My advice is to get with a gyn and have the tests run. They'll do CD 3/4 blood labs to test your estrogen, progesterone, LH and FSH. (The LH/FSH ratio is often a red flag for PCOS.) They'll likely recommend a transvaginal ultrasound, which is not as painful as it sounds, although it is awkward. They'll look at the size and shape of your ovaries to see if you have the classic look or multiple follicles/cysts per ovary. If you have kept records on the lengths of your cycles, BBT charts, or any other such information, they'll likely look at those as well to see how wide the range is between your cycles. Also, be ready for a family history look since it is frequent that females on the mother's side will have similar issues.

Thank you for your advice and information. I will ask the go to refer me to a gyn, I will et you know.

 

[Hopeful2014]

@Ruskiegirl Good luck!

@lesh07 It's still early! Fingers crossed for a BFP!

@ClandestineTX Waiting for ovulation is sooooo hard for me this month too! I'm still not sure it happened yet, it hasn't been detected, and no crosshairs on any of the sites I use. I hope you are seeing your positive now! Good luck!

@MamaPeaches I'm so happy to hear that your husband is much more involved and that you are relaxing amidst packing and getting ready to move! I think it'll make all the difference in how you feel. Good luck!!

@kksy9b I'm sorry. I always hate feeling like timing might not be quite right. I think trying to bd on all fertile cm days will be a good plan! Date updated and go 22!!!

@Mrs A I'm so sorry.

@newbie2013 Walking up stairs a lot is one of the things that really get me though. It's pretty tough! Hey, you know you burn calories during bd as well so it's okay to stay in on those mornings.

@Dannixo I'm so sorry you have to deal with this and that it was to the extent that it was. It's kind of promising to know that the reason it wasn't happening was because it was blocked. I'm hoping that now that it's not it will be much easier for you! I'll join in the cheerleader dance. It looks like we have a whole squad here for you! Fingers crossed for a BFP!

@zilla I totally agree about having a real place to post with people who you get to know instead of random posts/threads where you do not get a personalized answer or good support/feedback. I promise if you post here I will always respond even if it's only comfort if I have no answers! BTW a spa day and getting eyebrows waxed sound like a great exercise day!

@Lala8 And I bet the aliens only had to touch fingertips! Or cones! Does anyone remember Coneheads, the movie? On a more serious note, I have self-diagnosed myself according to google so many times and I know I will probably continue to in the future. While I do think it's wise to ask your doctor about anything and everything, don't stress too much just from reading online. Good luck at the appointment!

@stargazer0726 That is a hard decision! I understand being afraid of testing too early, but you will need to know just in case if you plan to have drinks. Do they know you are trying or can you fake a reason not to have drinks? Then you won't have to test or worry about the drinks. Or...you can test. Good luck either way!

AFM I am on cd 19 and I still do not know if I have ovulated!?! (I'm usually 27-29 day cycle). I do not think I have based on my temps and none of the sites I use have detected it. It crept up a little higher over the last few days, but it's still too low. I know it might be later this month, but it's driving me crazy. My latest ovulation was cd 16 before so my patience is running out. I know many ladies routinely have to wait longer than cd 19. I'm only complaining as I do not really know what to expect this time and we've been 'busy' for a week and a half and I'd really like to see my temp go up!

 

[Lala8]

The tests for PCOS/PCOD should probably go through your gyn if you have one.

I have PCOS. The irregular periods is what usually causes difficulty getting pregnant. PCOS on its own does not always mean you'll have difficulty getting pregnant.

However, you may not have PCOS though. The irregular periods, that's a potential cause, but not the only cause by a long shot. How irregular is irregular? I was ranging from 28 days to 48 month to month. Recently, it's been getting to a regular pattern again. My doctor explained that with PCOS it can go into a sort of remission sometimes.

The odd hair on your chin every 3 months doesn't hit for PCOS though. That can just be an anomaly rather that true hirsutism. I have two spots on my face that sprout hairs that I pull regularly. My doctors even said that's not true hirsutism.

Breast size? I've never heard that one as a sign of PCOS. I should be eliminated if that is, though, since mine have grown and maintained a cup size in the last 5 years.

I'm also not overweight (although I'm not the weight I want, it is in the healthy BMI range for my height).

PCOS is not so much a "hit all these symptoms" kind of thing. It's a collection of symptoms which aren't fully explained by other issues. Some things, like even having the classic "string of pearls" look to the ovaries from the multiple cysts, aren't even necessary for the diagnosis anymore.

My advice is to get with a gyn and have the tests run. They'll do CD 3/4 blood labs to test your estrogen, progesterone, LH and FSH. (The LH/FSH ratio is often a red flag for PCOS.) They'll likely recommend a transvaginal ultrasound, which is not as painful as it sounds, although it is awkward. They'll look at the size and shape of your ovaries to see if you have the classic look or multiple follicles/cysts per ovary. If you have kept records on the lengths of your cycles, BBT charts, or any other such information, they'll likely look at those as well to see how wide the range is between your cycles. Also, be ready for a family history look since it is frequent that females on the mother's side will have similar issues.

The last year, my cycles have ranged from 34 days to 51 days. I am currently on day 48 of a cycle now with no sign of af and 2 BFN.

My mum had a histerectomy as she had endometriosis and fibroids. Endometriosis does run in my family although I am unsure if PCOS does.

Thanks again.

 

[Ruskiegirl]

Finally my temps are lowering hehe , I think I was a little sick so was having higher temps , Should O in the next few days .