My New Year's Resolution: Get pregnant. Anyone else? SIX BFPs so far!!!

[twiggers]

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[Rumba]

We're definitely trying this year, after a failed attempt last year.

 

[SweetMel]

Hey Twiggers, I am also on CD13. What day do you predict ovulation? I’m thinking Thursday for me. Too bad about your DH.

Hi Rumba. I hope this is your year.

 

[twiggers]

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[Elphabaa77]

Sorry I have been so vacant lately. I was really bummed after hubby's bad test. I did not even take OPKs this cycle, I mostly spaced taking them. Hopefully everybody is doing well!

PBL- You were right, I had just O'd. LOL I was concerned at first though, because my temps were so low! Never breaking 97.5 except the morning after I drank a bottle of wine. Alcohol always raises my temp a bit. I started sleeping with a cool mist humidifier during this cycle and I wake up chilled a lot. So I wondered if I should be nervous that something was wrong, or blame it on the cool mist humidifier. I am used to sleeping with only a sheet on, but I would be shivering by 3-4 am. SO, to test my theory, last night I slept with a heavier blanket and as you can probably see, my temp shot right back up. A little higher than the norm actually. LOL So I am blaming the humidifier and not stressing!

Our chances this cycle are pretty much non-existent, but I am okay with that. We had hubby's second SA scheduled for last Saturday at the hospital because the clinic we went to before had terrible hours. It cost twice as much at the hospital, but that's the price you pay for convenience I guess! So, hubby had to refrain during part of the fertile time. ANYHOW, I was really surprised to get a call back about the test yesterday! That was quicker than before! His count was much better this time. I think with his first test, the PH level was definitely part of the problem but it probably didn't help that he barely refrained 2.5 days. They suggest 2-7 days of refraining before the test. His PH level is better now and his count definitely went up. So, when AF arrives I am to call my OBGYN and they will call in the clomid & estradiol prescriptions. The nurse wasn't sure if my doc would have me go CD3-7 or CD5-9, but she said I would need to start with OPKs on CD12. (yay for hopeful EARLY ovulation!) Then when I get a positive, we are to for 3 days. I am also supposed to schedule blood work for 7 days after my positive OPK to check progesterone levels.

I have never been so excited for AF to come!!!!!!!!!!! Now I hope I am not clomid resistant like a lot of PCOS women are. I guess I ALWAYS have to find something to worry about. BUT I am pretty excited and optimistic about giving Clomid a shot!

 

[pbl_ge]

Elpha, that's great news!!! Not sure what to tell you about temps. I'm having the opposite problem. We've been using the World's Warmest Comforter for the past few weeks, and frankly I'm tired of waking up sweaty. It's TOO warm, and I know it's affected my temps. Now I'm scared to switch out because it might confuse FF about O. Your chart is very confusing right now, too.

to all!

 

[SweetMel]

That's great news Elpha!

 

[Elphabaa77]

Elpha, that's great news!!! Not sure what to tell you about temps. I'm having the opposite problem. We've been using the World's Warmest Comforter for the past few weeks, and frankly I'm tired of waking up sweaty. It's TOO warm, and I know it's affected my temps. Now I'm scared to switch out because it might confuse FF about O. Your chart is very confusing right now, too.

to all!

Well, I did a 'test' to see if what I suspected about the cool mist humidifier and room temperature was right. I bet by looking at my chart you can tell which temp came after my test! My temps are back where they should be. I was just sleeping with a sheet on me, and a sateen sheet at that! I would wake up shivering around 4 in the morning. So I started sleeping with a blanket to help offset the 'chill' and sure enough, temps are right where they need to be and I no longer wake up chilled. So I am not really concerned anymore. I also read that cool mist humidifiers can drop room temperature, so I guess it would make sense that it would drop my temperature.

So now I am on to obsessing about everything I can possibly do to help the Clomid work. A coworker just announced today that she is expecting baby #3. I don't think they were even trying. Some girls have all the luck.....

 

[Jax41]

girls, sorry I've been AWOL

Elpha, you sure it isn't the clomid that's sending your temps ? Just a thought as although I don't temp anymore when I'm taking mine I had real hot and cold problems at night just like you're describing

And yea, I don't understand how it's so easy for those 'not trying' that means for those of us that are it should be a walk in the park!

Take care everyone xXx

 

[Butterfly67]

hi ladies, hope it is ok to join you. I only venture off my subscribed threads about once a month but this one struck a chord and as the lovely pebble started it I couldn't resist joining, plus there are a few others here I know

I am 45 and after a loss last year I am going for ivf with donor eggs this year. If that doesn't work I hope there are frosties for a FET and if that doesn't work I will do donor embryo until I get that I will not stop until I am pg I have decided

Good luck to everyone and congrat to grace

 

[pbl_ge]

Hello to lovely Butterfly! We're delighted to have you here! Your determined attitude is exactly what's needed. I've been meaning to check in with you about when your IVF is scheduled (so many IVF ladies right now that I'm having hard time keeping up!). Like you say: this WILL happen!!!!

Grace update:

Spoiler

Grace had her first scan recently and everything is fabulous--baby in right place and growing nicely! She's beyond thrilled!

Elpha, your temps look pretty good, so I wouldn't worry too much about that humidifier. Do you still think this month is a bust for you? I don't know too much about clomid--only side effect at cross purposes that I am familiar with is the reduction in EWCM. I'm sure you're finding much more, though. And I can no longer get excited for anyone who's conceived a third child or more. Yay for you, now go away. I've thought about putting a couple folks on my "ignore" list here on BnB, although I don't think I have used it for that reason just yet. I have such a bad attitude! I start getting really grumpy when these folks start giving advice.

Jax, how's that TWW wait going?

Sweet, looks like you're still waiting to O? Go catch that eggy!

How's everyone else?

AFM, I THINK i saw my temp rise today, but will have to wait to confirm. This is only my second month with the OPKs, so I don't know how reliable they are for me yet. All signs point to O, and all I can say is that I damn well hope so because we've 4 out of the past 5 nights, and we are READY FOR A BREAK! We've been having to great a bit creative, but OH is a champ. He told me today that he doesn't think there are any sperm left in there, so tonight is definitely a night off. We'll see what my temp does after that. Keep your FX for me that it stays up and goes more up!

Once O is confirmed, I'll be making an appt with the FS for around 13 dpo--late enough that I can test with some confidence (and cancel if it's a BFP), but early enough that I could get back in for CD3 blood tests if they want. They told me there's no waiting list there, so I should be able to get right in, although my insurance company has to approve it first. I've heard this usually isn't a problem.

Big hugs to everyone!!!

 

[Maddy40]

Hey chicky Pebble! So THIS is where you hide away?

 

[pbl_ge]

 

[shinyshoes]

Morning all!!

Butterfly I love your determination!! With that attitude there is absolutely NO doubt you will do it!!

Pbl_ge - I know just how you feel about people conceiving the third time - grr....!

AFM - I'm just starting week 2 of TWW - I'm trying to maintain hope and positive thoughts!! It was a good month of BDing at the right times and plenty of it so there's every chance I guess. I WILL NOT be testing until AF is due - I find the TWW hard but for me it's even harder if I've tested early and know there's nothing left to hope for!!

If this isn't the month - and I really, really hope it is - then I have an action plan ready (in my head) for my next moves. I can't put anything in place, not even make a phone call, until I know I have to as it feels like tempting fate to me - I don't want to give up on a month until AF means I have to!! I know I'm daft, I swear TCC sends you potty!!

Oh and it's day 5 of cutting out sugar ..... this for me wasn't about TCC it was about trying to be more healthy but when when I did some research it seems that there are some links between refined sugar and lower fertility so now I'm even more determined not to eat the stuff. I do have to say (and it might be purely psychological) I feel good for it!

Had my 21 day progesterone test yesterday - so FX on that result.

Right off for breakfast at the local organic farm. Hope you lovely ladies are all well! Positive thoughts to you all and keep posting what you're up to - it's always great to hear!

 

[Butterfly67]

Shiny yes I heard that too about sugar so can't do any harm Hope your day 21 tests come back good

Yeah pebble I don't have a date yet I have a couple more tests to do then I can ask them to look for a donor

 

[Milty]

How have I missed this thread for 2 months?

I love it and will be going back and reading up

 

[SweetMel]

Hello Butterfly. Welcome and good luck with IVF. I love your determined attitude.

Elpha, I hope you have good luck with Clomid. A lot of women benefit from it. I couldn’t handle it. It turned me into a B*tch. It turned Sweet Melissa into WhatTheHellIsHerProblem.

Shinyshoes, good for you for cutting out sugar. There sure is a link between eating a diet high in sugar and infertility. I wish I had a good source of organic food. It is great that you do. I hear it helps women conceive.

AFM, I had a temperature dip this morning. I hope that means o. I have been working hard on cleaning up my diet and as you probably noticed from my new ticker, I’ve lost a few pounds. My darling husband has agreed to the SMEP. I have had to wake him up a couple times as he falls asleep too early as was the case last night. So the plan for right now is to BD my butt off.

 

[pbl_ge]

If there’s anyone around here who knows about determination and a positive mental attitude, it’s definitely Butterfly! She also knows a great deal about sexy pro golfers, but I’ll let her share that for herself.

Shiny, when do you get your prog results? Good luck! I didn’t know that about refined sugar. We eat very healthy in our household—lots of kale and quinoa—except that both of us have wicked sweet teeth. OH views quarts of ice cream as single servings, and I can put away a pound of jellybeans in an afternoon without blinking an eye. As it happens, I gave up candy for the month of January (not the first time), and I decided to keep that going indefinitely. While I’m not off refined sugar entirely, that probably cut out 90% of what I ate. We eat very little processed foods, and I actually don’t get excited by cookies and cakes so much (GUMMY BEARS! That’s what I like! ). I truly feel waaaaaaaaaaay better! Unfortunately, I’m giving into other kinds of craving (snacks and delicious ) when I would normally have sugar, so this has not yet translated into weight loss for me. If you’re like me, the first several days (or even couple of weeks) of no sugar were fine, but then withdrawal begins. I find myself dreaming about sweets!

If I ever get pregnant again, I’ll probably start eating candy again. I’m not sure I’m a strong enough person to have no alcohol, caffeine, or sugar.

Anyway, good luck with your TWW, shiny! Testing day is almost here!

and welcome, Milty!

Mel, congrats on the weight loss! Looks like you’re about 1/3 of the way to your goal, which is huge! How did you do it, if I may ask?

And this!

Elpha, I hope you have good luck with Clomid. A lot of women benefit from it. I couldn’t handle it. It turned me into a B*tch. It turned Sweet Melissa into WhatTheHellIsHerProblem.

That’s me on BC, so I really hope I don’t have to take Clomid. Honestly, I think it’s my future, so I’ll be sure to tell OH to brace himself.

Jax, looks like you’re getting ready to test! Much to you!!

Hope everyone else is doing well!

AFM, got my crosshairs this AM! This was some of our best BD timing ever, so it’s hard not to be optimistic at this point. I o’ed a tiny bit early, so I’m sorry to say that testing day is no longer St. Patricia’s day (coughs). Oh well, I’m still trying to feel lucky. Spring break is next week, so I’ll be nice and relaxed. Thinking positive, fertile thoughts over here!!!!

 

[SweetMel]

Shiny, How did your 21 day progesterone test come out?

Pebble, How did I lose the weight you ask? Well, since January 14th I haven’t had bread, pasta, flour, sugar, potatoes, or corn. I only allow myself to have 15 net carbs per day. I haven’t had a lot of exercise so the weight loss has been all from changing my diet. I was drinking about three 44oz fountain sodas of diet pepsi/coke a day and now I only have one 12oz bottle in the morning. I started drinking 5 bottles of water. I take literally a handful of vitamins. Before you start feeling sorry for me for depriving myself of things, know this: I’m loving it. I forgot what it was like. It had been years since I ate like this. I don’t miss sugar, or bread. I enjoy pasta but tbh I’m not even missing that.

According to my temps, I finally o’ed. It came later than I thought it would, but that’s okay. I had a few days of stress last week, so that’s probably what happened. Damn stress hormones! So I hope OH and I dtd at the right time. I’m in the tww. You can bet that I will be ss like crazy. I just can’t help myself.

 

[Butterfly67]

Aw thanks pebble, I'm not sure I have that much determination but I just have this thing where if I make a decision then I go for it (unless I change my mind ) but sometimes it just takes a while to make that decision

Yes and I do love a nice sexy golfer's bum

And it's not "if" I get pregnant again pebble, it is "when" you get pregnant

Well done on the weight loss Mel and cutting out all that stuff

hi milty