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

[Jax41]

I. Think so!! Lets just get to the testing!

Not me, I do the waiting for AF..... dead boring!

 

[twiggers]

I'm new to this....so testing is still fun. I'm sure the novelty will wear off soon.

 

[SweetMel]

I've been wondering if my thyroid is too low. My temps seem low. My dr doesn't want me taking more Synthorid. I have fought with her for a few years about this. I told her that I still feel low despite her thinking that I am on a pretty good dose. She is only testing TSH I think. I think she should test my conversion. I googled some hypothyroid stuff today and I am already doing everything most experts suggest. I feel stuck. The only thing that I guess I can work on is getting more exercise.

 

[Jax41]

SweetMel, if you're having trouble with your Dr is there any chance you could change to another? Or get a second opinion from someone? I know they know the medical stuff but only you know how your body is actually feeling

 

[pbl_ge]

Sweet, sorry your doc isn't cooperative. The thyroid problems def seem to interfere with ladies getting pg around here. You temps do seem slightly low, but not too bad. It also looks like your temp shift sputtered out. Not nice!!!!!

AFM, just got off the phone making my first ever fertility specialist appt. Next Wed morning. Let the blood draw begin! But first, I got a lot of paperwork to deal with.......

 

[Suzy_Q]

Good luck Pebble! I'm calling my RE next week and getting on clomid with donor sperm. I've given up on the long-term boyfriend and am moving forward. He has taken about 8 months away from me TTC so I'm done playing nice. He has also not gone to the RE to get his SA done for the last 3 months so again, I'm done. I'm going to have a "baby daddy" donor selection party with my bestie and am moving to IUI this April. I'll also find out about tenure definitively in April so I think the timing would be great for moving forward on the assisted fertility project. STAYING POSITIVE no matter what!!!

 

[Butterfly67]

Good luck Pebble! I'm calling my RE next week and getting on clomid with donor sperm. I've given up on the long-term boyfriend and am moving forward. He has taken about 8 months away from me TTC so I'm done playing nice. He has also not gone to the RE to get his SA done for the last 3 months so again, I'm done. I'm going to have a "baby daddy" donor selection party with my bestie and am moving to IUI this April. I'll also find out about tenure definitively in April so I think the timing would be great for moving forward on the assisted fertility project. STAYING POSITIVE no matter what!!!

Great plan Suzy Q - you go for it

 

[Suzy_Q]

Thank you Butterfly! It's nice to have encouragement!

Just because he refuses to cooperate and understand the importance of this to me does not mean I have to buy into his issues/concerns/ignorance. I'm an independent woman who can do this myself. Many amazing women have and I'll just have to strive to be one of them!!

 

[pbl_ge]

Good for you, Suzy! The nice thing about sperm donors is that you don't have to worry about whether they'll be uncooperative. And you can think about some luscious 22 year old hottie as your baby daddy! You've got to fulfill YOUR dreams, and not him stand in your way!

(And, no, my OH doesn't need to worry. While some of those younguns sure are cute to look at, I can barely stand to be around young men in my classes! I don't like to think about this TTC project possibly eventually resulting in an adolescent male. Shudder.)

And GOOD LUCK on the tenure! I'm sure you'll rock it! (And then you get to do whatever the hell you want....in between committee meetings.)

 

[twiggers]

Good for you Suzy!!!!

 

[Elphabaa77]

I've been wondering if my thyroid is too low. My temps seem low. My dr doesn't want me taking more Synthorid. I have fought with her for a few years about this. I told her that I still feel low despite her thinking that I am on a pretty good dose. She is only testing TSH I think. I think she should test my conversion. I googled some hypothyroid stuff today and I am already doing everything most experts suggest. I feel stuck. The only thing that I guess I can work on is getting more exercise.

When I was seeing an acupuncturist he had some suggestions when I was concerned about my low temps and possible hypothyroidism. He is convinced that you can treat thyroid issues without taking all that medication. Of course, continuing with acupuncture for a bit was one suggestion. He also suggested warm fluids. Drinking lots of tea, and room-temperature water. No chilled beverages. I hate tea, so I stuck with the room-temperature water. Also, he did an iodine patch test on me to see how quickly my body absorbs iodine. Used a 2% tincture of iodine and made about a 1-inch square on my forearm. I was too watch how quickly it faded out. The first night, it was gone in 3 hours! I was a bit scared!!! Then I realized I had my arms folded and the iodine rubbed off. I did the test again myself and it lasted about 12 hours. I think anything less than 12 hours indicates an iron deficiency which can be associated with hypothyroidism. He gave me Standard Process (brand) Prolamine Iodine to take twice a day.

I stopped going to see him around New Year's because I needed to save my money for all of the 'next steps' since my insurance covers nothing and my deductible is $3,000. So I couldn't afford to be paying $60/week for acupuncture. I had gave it a shot for a month and a half. But I am still drinking room temperature water the majority of the time and trying to stay away from cold beverages and foods. Maybe it's a fluke, but my temps haven't really been dipping below 97.0 since I started with it. Before that, they would dip as low as 96.6 during pre-ovulation. Figured it was at least worth mentioning!

 

[SweetMel]

Thanks Elpha. That really makes since. I drink hot tea occasionally and when I now think about it, it makes perfect since. I will feel like something is off, and then drink a hot cup of tea. It makes me feel much better even if it is decaf. I’ve never tried the hot plain water. I will have to try that. I started taking kelp recently because I found online how iodine supplements help with thyroid. Do you know if kelp has a readily absorbable form of iodine or if my body needs to convert it? If my body needs to convert it, I’m probably out of luck and just wasting my money. The product I bought was the only thing available where I live. I would have to order online to get something else. Did you say you take iodine?

 

[shinyshoes]

Hi all - was feeling a bit down in the dumps - so I pop on here and already I'm feeling more positive!!

SweetMel - a second opinion might be a good idea? And yes, drink more tea - there's always time for more tea!

Suzy_Q - great for you, I love your attitude and I think you're right - this is your dream and you have to go for it no matter what that means you can't let anyone else hold you back!

Elphabaa77 - I'm not convinced with the CBFM so I'll be backing it up with opk. First two times I used it it showed I O'd on day 16 next two times day 11 which seems quite a difference as everything else was the same and AF arrived same time. It's been packed away for a few months as I didn't trust it but I thought I'd give everything a go next month. OvaCue sounds really good, shall be googling that in a minute!!

Jax41 - I know, I know I shouldn't have bought the damn tests, but they were so cheap and now I have loads and I can't resist the temptation Am keeping FX for you today - looks like AF here to visit me, so hoping I've kept her from you!!

AFM - AF due today, tested again yesterday BFN, this morning got the usual show I get just before AF so she's lurking and will be here soon. To be honest I feel ok about it - it's only been 2 months really since bumping up the vits & supps and it takes a few months for these to have an affect.

I got my 21 (23) day test back and it was a good 66.9 (UK measurements) and Dr was pleased that it showed I ovulated so with day 3 being fine too I feel I'm working properly!! HyCoSy had a couple years ago was fine. DH sperm test couple years ago was fine - in fact daft nurse told him she's never seen such a good result - so DH bragged about that for weeks. The recent scan I had showed my ovaries were fine and had little follies so I guess it's just about timing and luck. Decided not to back to FS just yet but try a couple more natural cycles before any kind of intervention - would still like to do it naturally if possible so giving it until May/June before going back. Will have acupuncture in the meantime and keep up the vits, supps and healthy regime!!

 

[Jax41]

Go Suzy, go!!

 

[Jax41]

Shiny, lovely to see you back here! Thank you for your good wishes, although I can feel AF circling so like you know she's going to make her appearance soon - I have 'NOT WELCOME' stamped on my cervix and she still doesn't get the hint!

Good to hear that all the tests are ticketyboo, again like you mine are okay too and I just think it's all about timing and luck - c'mon BFPs!!!!

 

[pbl_ge]

Sweet, I know nothing about iodine, so I did a quick search (it’s good to learn!). These websites are usually pretty reliable, and there were two articles that looked like they’d be of interest to you:
https://www.livestrong.com/article/336014-nutritional-therapy-for-hypothyroid/
https://www.livestrong.com/article/487812-digestion-and-absorption-of-iodine/
Hope those are helpful, although neither address your specific question. Sorry! I’m a doofus.

Good luck with the clomid, Elpha! Hope this is your month!!

Shiny, welcome back to the land of positivity! I know EXACTLY what you mean about those cheap tests. I have a bunch, and it’s hard to see a downside to testing when they’re worth $0.25. That’s fantastic news about the prog and SA tests!!!! Definitely makes sense to try au natural a bit longer. FX that it happens for you in the next couple of months!!!

Jax, sorry to hear that it sounds like AF is coming. Hope you’re wrong. I LOVE the unwelcome stamp on the cervix. Good luck to you!

AFM, I actually feel waaaaaay better having made the FS appt. I’m not terribly optimistic about this month at this point (I will not symptom spot. I will not symptom spot. I will not symptom spot.), so it’s nice to know that I’ll be doing something proactive next week. I’ll test on Tuesday (12 dpo), so I can cancel Wed’s appt if by some miracle it’s a BFP. If it’s a BFN, then I’ll at least be taking action. This makes me feel loads better!

It’s still only early March, ladies!!!!! Loads of time for this thing to work!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Elphabaa77]

Thanks Elpha. That really makes since. I drink hot tea occasionally and when I now think about it, it makes perfect since. I will feel like something is off, and then drink a hot cup of tea. It makes me feel much better even if it is decaf. I’ve never tried the hot plain water. I will have to try that. I started taking kelp recently because I found online how iodine supplements help with thyroid. Do you know if kelp has a readily absorbable form of iodine or if my body needs to convert it? If my body needs to convert it, I’m probably out of luck and just wasting my money. The product I bought was the only thing available where I live. I would have to order online to get something else. Did you say you take iodine?

No need to drink hot water, it can just be room temperature. That's much better than grabbing a bottle out of the fridge!

I don't know much about kelp, but I do know that there are a lot of phony supplements out there. Especially just buying them at the local grocery. The iodine I took I was given at my acupuncturist but you can order it online. I saw it online for the same price he charged me. The brand name is Standard Process and it's Prolamine Iodine. The bottle looks dark with a beige label and green font on it.

 

[Elphabaa77]

Hi all - was feeling a bit down in the dumps - so I pop on here and already I'm feeling more positive!!

SweetMel - a second opinion might be a good idea? And yes, drink more tea - there's always time for more tea!

Suzy_Q - great for you, I love your attitude and I think you're right - this is your dream and you have to go for it no matter what that means you can't let anyone else hold you back!

Elphabaa77 - I'm not convinced with the CBFM so I'll be backing it up with opk. First two times I used it it showed I O'd on day 16 next two times day 11 which seems quite a difference as everything else was the same and AF arrived same time. It's been packed away for a few months as I didn't trust it but I thought I'd give everything a go next month. OvaCue sounds really good, shall be googling that in a minute!!

Jax41 - I know, I know I shouldn't have bought the damn tests, but they were so cheap and now I have loads and I can't resist the temptation Am keeping FX for you today - looks like AF here to visit me, so hoping I've kept her from you!!

AFM - AF due today, tested again yesterday BFN, this morning got the usual show I get just before AF so she's lurking and will be here soon. To be honest I feel ok about it - it's only been 2 months really since bumping up the vits & supps and it takes a few months for these to have an affect.

I got my 21 (23) day test back and it was a good 66.9 (UK measurements) and Dr was pleased that it showed I ovulated so with day 3 being fine too I feel I'm working properly!! HyCoSy had a couple years ago was fine. DH sperm test couple years ago was fine - in fact daft nurse told him she's never seen such a good result - so DH bragged about that for weeks. The recent scan I had showed my ovaries were fine and had little follies so I guess it's just about timing and luck. Decided not to back to FS just yet but try a couple more natural cycles before any kind of intervention - would still like to do it naturally if possible so giving it until May/June before going back. Will have acupuncture in the meantime and keep up the vits, supps and healthy regime!!

I love my OvaCue when I am not too lazy to use it. I definitely prefer it over peeing on sticks all the time. Of course, I still pee on sticks anyhow. It's just nice to have more than ONE thing telling you that it's time to get to !

I really enjoyed acupuncture, just sad that I couldn't keep with it because of needing to save money for all of the tests and fertility stuff. Having crappy insurance and a $3,000 deductible stinks!

 

[pbl_ge]

Well, heck. Or should I say yay. Not sure. Next week is my spring break, but OH couldn't get off work. So I wasn't planning on travelling, which is why I made my appt then. But, my friend came to my office today and suggested we go on a Writing Retreat. My inlaws live on Cape Cod, so we're going to stay with them. There will be a lot of working, but we'll also do a bit of exploring, too.

So, I'll have to reschedule my appt, and I don't think they had another one available with the best doc for a couple of weeks. Sigh. Oh well, it's worth it to get out of dodge for a few days!

The question I am now pondering: will I bring any tests??? I'm thinking no. Wouldn't want to find out without my OH there, and then I'd have to suddenly stop having wine in the evening. !! So, I'll probably just wait for AF (due Thurs).

Anyway, just thought I'd share.

Elphaba, I think I'll be trying to add acupuncture to my regime soon, too!

 

[Butterfly67]

The writing retreat in cape cod sounds great pebble, am sure you will have a wonderful time if you can get an appointment in another few weeks then great and hopefully you won't need it

Am afraid my PMA is going out the window. Am starting to think what if I do all the ivf and it doesn't work? I feel like I am approaching peri menopause so what if the meds are not good enough to sustain a pregnancy (if it even works)

I just feel like my life would be empty without a

Hopefully this is just a pre AF flunk and next week I will be optimistic again.