positive opk @ 8dpo...HELP!!!

[mzswizz]

Im 14dpo and when i took my first temp, it was around 97.39 i think but i discarded that temp because i woke up to go to the bathroom at 4:44am and i usually take my temp at 5:15am so i was only laying down for 30 mins. after i got my 3 1/2 hours of sleep, i took my temp and its still low but a little higher than the first temp. My temp ended up being 97.61 now. AF still hasnt showed so far so im guessing that's a good thing . And im not on the progesterone so i know its not that which is delaying AF. So time will tell i guess. My nipples still hurt which is weird because usually nipples hurt and then my temp drops and then AF appears. But it has been a few days of lower temps and still nothing. Also, im still having that thick, creamy white cm. Usually, it starts drying up when AF is on its way. So we shall see.

 

[mzswizz]

AF has officially arrived. Onto Clomid cd5-9, trigger shot & IUI.

 

[mzswizz]

Im cd2 and seems like this AF is not as heavy as my normal ones. Which is a good thing. Also, the cramping has went away. After calculating everything, Ive realized that this cycle is the last cycle we will be able to ttc with until DH returns home from deployment. So if i get a bfp then great!! DH will be back when im around 7 months pregnant but if im not, then im going to stop the Clomid and most likely go on a low dose birth control or the depo shot so i dont deal with my painful AFs while DH is away. This cycle, there will be no temping. I will just input when we dtd and when i get the trigger shot etc like i normally do..i just wont involve any temps. Also, we are going to purchase preseed the day of my follicle scan and hopefully trigger shot. Ive read the directions and instructions on how to use it so i am excited to try it. Also, DH is having his SA on Thursday. If the results come back great, then its timed intercourse after trigger shot, if not then its IUI. At first, I kept pushing IUI on him because I just want results right now but ive realized that I put him in a pressured state of mind and so i actually thought about everything and just relaxed and compromised. If this cycle fails then we have no other choice but to do the IUI. So im just hoping we get a result this time around because i think it would be awesome to be able to conceive naturally like we have done before. But we shall see.

 

[L.E.]

Sorry to see that AF came for you, but glad you have a good outlook on it. I hope this cycle works out for you.

We had our overnight trip to Indianapolis. I got to see some old friends and it was nice... a lot of driving, but it was worth it. Now I'm broke and tired, but that's nothing new.

Despite my CH still being on there, my temps do not look like I O'd. This is such a wacky cycle temp-wise. I don't usually see so many temps over 97.4 . I also don't usually have this much of the thick, creamy, sometimes clumpy cm. But hey, there really is no normal for me other than having long cycles, no O, and bleeding at the end and then moving to Provera. I'm still definitely considering trying Clomid and all that at income tax time. Since it will all be out of pocket, I may go straight to the local fertility clinic and skip the obgyn.

 

[mzswizz]

I think Clomid will be the best for you. It helps push start your follicles into maturing BUT the trigger shot causes you to actually ovulate so if you dont ov normally, like i do, you might want to consider the trigger shot as well.

 

[mzswizz]

Im on cd3. So in 2 days, i will be starting the Clomid. I have to call my doc to see if they put in rhe new redills for the Clomid so i can pick the prescription up today. Hopefully, this cycle just flys past quickly. In 9 days, i go in for my cd12 follicle scan and hopefully my trigger shot. Now the decision for what will happen after the teigger shot is undecided but i guess that will be figured out before the scan which will most likely occur on the 15th. In 3 days, dh goes in for his SA and in 2 days, he goes back to work. We may or may not have a chance in february so im hoping SOMETHING happens this cycle. It seems like every cycle that passes, my body is responding better to the Clomid. So thats the good thing about that. After this i get a 6 month break from ttc because of dh's deployment. Im going to use these 6 months to focus on me and clear my mind of the stress of ttc. Ive realized that now ttc has taken control over my life and im just ready to have a child. Its been a long time coming and every cycle that passes is another heart ache. I am just ready for change.

 

[mzswizz]

dh and I finally sat down and talked and we have came to the agreement to do the IUI Im happy that he is giving it a chance.

 

[mzswizz]

Im cd4 and DH goes back to work tomorrow. DH's SA is on thursday so we have to refrain from dtd starting today. Next week will be my follicle scan. Also, tomorrow I start the Clomid again. During the follicle scan, I will let them know that we have decided to go through with the IUI. Im hoping this will be the cycle that brings forth a bfp. But of course, it is always a wait and see with the cycles. AF should be here on the 31st if i am not pregnant this cycle. So will be testing around that time.

 

[L.E.]

Sounds like everything is set this schedule. Glad you and DH are on the same page. I hope everything looks good in his SA. We women know there is guilt involved when you can't get pregnant, and I'd hate to see the guilt move to DH. We're used to it, but I think it would be hard for the men... at least I think my DH would take it a little personally if there were problems with his swimmers.

Nothing too interesting here. The past 2 days we've had a level 3 snow emergency so DH hasn't been at work. The stray we take care of has been in the house constantly the past few days and has taken it upon himself to "mark" DS' room twice. I could ring his furry little neck!! I'll be so glad when we get out of these freezing temps and he can run around and pee on things OUTside. Tomorrow is supposed to be above zero all day (high in the teens) and by Friday we're supposed to be in the 30's so his stinky butt can go outside most (if not all) day. Ugh. There's a reason I didn't want a cat.

Fertility-wise there isn't anything interesting. My temp is still psycho- higher than normal but a little low for post-O, so I don't know. If I take away the "W" from Dec 26-27, my CH will go away. Not sure what to do since I haven't been consistently checking CM. I think today it might get marked "W" too and that will also take CH away. Blah.

 

[mzswizz]

Ive never wanted anything to be wrong with DH because like you said, they will take it more personally. And i dont want my DH to feel any less of a man. Im more of a dog person. I hate cats after one decided to attack me when i was little And wow the temps here at around 30s and 40s but that i show it is normally here. But ive heard about the low temps. Im ready for the summer. As far as your temps go, your temps need to get it together or WE will fix them for them If only that was possible. Oh and we bought PreSeed today So will get to try that after DH's SA on thursday

 

[mzswizz]

How is everyone?

Well today im on cd5. DH goes in for his SA tomorrow. I started my Clomid today. And i dont know if its because my cycles are now medicated and monitored or my body is adjusting but ever since i got the 28 day cycles, my AFs have lasted around 4 days now. Which is better for me. Also, yesterday DH and I purchased the preseed. So atleast we get to try it after his SA tomorrow. All in all. Everything is going okay so far. Im anxious and excited about the IUI. DH is on board with the IUI because he now finally got an understanding on where i was coming from with timing etc. so now he is like you're right lets do the IUI. So im happy. Im even happier because he took it upon himself to go have a SA done. Hopefully we know the results before the IUI so we know how our chances are looking but i think DH's swimmers are good to go. Well thats it for me now.

 

[L.E.]

Sounds like your cycle is moving right along. I hope today is your last day of AF. No need to drag it out.

Nothing new here other than that I woke up randomly at 6:15 and temped because I didn't know what time it was lol.... That temp was 97.45.... answered the phone at 9-something (in bed) and after that short call my temp was 96.80. I don't think I was uncovered, but I guess talking could've lowered the temp in my mouth. Don't know. That was crazy. I also woke up with a small spot of red in my liner. Not sure what all of that is about, but oh well.

 

[mzswizz]

Yes, talking lowers your temp in your mouth. And seems like AF is gone just a little spotting left over which is normal.

 

[L.E.]

Yay! Is AF all gone now? It's going to be boring not having temps to look at on your chart lol. Hoping all goes well with you DH's SA!

 

[mzswizz]

Yes, AF is completely out of the house DH and I decided that we will use the preseed on cd11 because we have to refrain from sex on cd12 if i get my trigger shot that day because we have to do the IUI the following day. So we are just going to cover our bases. And yes to me my chart seems boring already but I know if i temp, then im going to stress myself out about what does it mean Plus, now i get to sleep in and not have to worry about waking up at 5:15am

Im on cd6 today and earlier today, DH and I dropped off his sample for his SA. It was a success because we didnt have to come back they said everything was fine and we were good to go. Now, I just have to call my doc to let them know that DH turned in his sample for his SA and to see if i have to schedule my cd12 follicle scan. Usually, I just walk in but if they have an opening available on the 15th, I will just schedule. All in all, so far so good. Cant wait for DH's results. Also, this is my 2nd day on Clomid and already im starting to have slight cramping so im hoping its because there are follicles growing in there. Can't wait to see what's going to happen this cycle. Fxed, hoping and praying for the best.

 

[mzswizz]

Im cd7 today and it seems like ever since i started Clomid, my cycle has been flying by which is a good thing . Our plan of action this cycle is preseed and dtd on cd11, cd12 scan and trigger shot (no sex), cd13 iui and dtd with preseed afterwards. So therefore our bases are covered for before and after trigger shot. im hoping it really works this time but we shall see when the time comes. Hoping im ending this month with a bfp. Our anniversary is coming up. It will mark 8 years we have been together on february 18th and on july 25th, it will mark 5 years we have been married. Time really does fly. But unfortunately dh will not be here to experience neither with me. But im going to make the best out of it.

 

[mzswizz]

im cd8 today and tomorrow is the last day I take the Clomid pill. Im anxious to try the preseed and to do the whole IUI procedure. I've realized that the prenatal vitamins is really helping my cm. Also, i have been drinking more water. Im trying to increase the chances of conceiving as much as possible this cycle. Im hoping this cycle is the cycle we conceive. The time is going by quickly but at the same time it reminds me that DH is getting closer to his deployment date. To keep me occupied, my friends are flying in around march so they can hang out for awhile while dh is away. So atleast I will have my old friends here even if im pregnant. So we shall see what happens this cycle.

 

[Abii]

nvm Im late<.< LOL
sorry gl ladies

 

[mzswizz]

Thanks so much!

 

[mzswizz]

today is cd9. I took my last Clomid pill today Now I just have to wait until Wednesday for my follicle scan. Tomorrow, i have to call my doc to see if i can schedule the IUI or if i just come in as a walk in. Hopefully, i can schedule because dh will already be on base because he will be at work. So im hoping they give us a good time. But other than that, dh and i were just planning on how the bills will be getting paid etc when he leaves for deployment and how much money to put aside for me and the groceries etc. DH thinks he is leaving on the 12th so i still got some time with him which is good. And also, we might be able to have a chance next month if it doesnt happen this month so we shall see.