Sticking Together Until We All Get BFP's!!!!

[mdscpa]

We'll see what my doc will give me next cycle aside from glucophage (metformin). Oh, i forgot to mention last time i was on metformin and clomid. I can't remember having any side effects when i was on those meds. DH is still on fertilaid/countboost/motility boost, he thinks maybe because of that why he has good SA analysis, but we're not actually sure because it's his first SA ever so we don't have anything in comparison.. But he's thinking of ordering some more since he's about to finish them all. So far he didn't have any side effects.

 

[Wishing1010]

I had hot flashes and night sweats but was only on 25mg so I'm sure I had it easy lol!

And Megan, I am definitely considering what you said about making goals and sticking together when it comes to fitness!

 

[froggyfrog]

Well clomid didn't help dh. He actually was diagnosed with varicocel veins, and had a procedure to fix them. They went in through his aorta and placed a spring looking thing in his abdomen in a vein that goes down to his testicles. That was supposed to do the trick and when he went in for a follow up sa it didn't work at all. Then after taking clomid every day for 6 months they monitered his count and it still stayed around the same. About 3 mill with 33 percent motility. So she took him off of that and he started taking horny goat weed and his last sa was 20 mill pre wash. With 7 mill post wash. So we are pretty sure it's the horny goat weed!

 

[Wishing1010]

Those are amazing new numbers, Chelsea!!!! I'm sure you will get your BFP in no time!

 

[Jrepp]

Woohoo nice rise Kenna!

Good morning everyone. I am going to the GYM today! The last 6 months, I have barely worked out at all. I got a Groupon for some fitness classes, and on the days I don't have them, I'm just gonna take my butt to the gym and try to accomplish something. I've been toying with the idea of hiring a personal trainer but every time I think about that, I just convince myself I can do it myself (so much money!!). I am a huge fan of weight lifting and fun exercise like Zumba, but I have the hardest time motivating myself.

SO I am putting this out there: Does anyone want to work out with me?!? We could come up with a schedule and hold ourselves accountable. I thought about starting a thread somewhere, but I think I would only go through with it with you girls because I know you better. Anyone else trying to get motivated to get fit or lose a few pounds? My goal is to exercise daily in some way, build muscle around my injury sites, and get super prepared for my PT test in July (pushups, sit-ups, bike). If you want to join me, share your goals and let's come up with a plan!

I would love to join you after the leg surgery! I keep telling hubby that I want to work out, but every time I get enough motivation to do it, something happens. I'm proud of you for making the commitment though.

Hey guys, haven't really been on in a few days. A lot has gone on with you ladies in the last few days.

Megan I was thinking about starting a workout too. I think dh and I are going to work out together. He already works out. Friday night we had my niece and nephew spend the night. My niece does competitive cheer and I surprised her by getting out in the yard and tumbling with her. Im super sore today and forgot how much I love that post workout soreness!

Jess that would have scared the crap out of me too, a foreign object falling out of me. I bet the relief is incredible!

Kenna lucky duck going on a cruise to the Bahamas!

Mary are you opking this cycle? Or just cm and temp monitoring?

Daphne did you like clomid? How many cycles did you take it?

I started opking yest. Im having some awesome ovary pains like I have had since taking letrozole. Usually around two cycles days ago I would have triggered, so I know my follies are ready just waiting for my lh surge! it would be nice if it could happen today or tomorrow because we are off of work and could get some quality bding in. But thats not reality lol. My body never works on the schedule I want!

Isn't that the truth about our bodies not working like we plan them to. Are you on a modified plan this month since you aren't triggering?

I had hot flashes and night sweats but was only on 25mg so I'm sure I had it easy lol!

And Megan, I am definitely considering what you said about making goals and sticking together when it comes to fitness!

Wow, what a temp rise. I am so happy that your body is doing something!

 

[froggyfrog]

I sure hope so. I feel really bad for dh for everything he has been through. I thank him all the time for doing everything he can for our future family. I really see us as parents already even though we haven't ever been pregnant, because we are doing anything for our child.

 

[Jrepp]

Haha: AFM I am busy as a bee cleaning! If you saw my video on my ttc tag you would know that I hate cleaning and things Got way out of control when I had surgery. I asked hubby to take care of me, which he did really well......the rest of the house he neglected pretty well. I've got 17 days until surgery, minus my birthday day, our anniversary weekend and the majority of the week days because I am at work.....which pretty much leaves like 2 days to get everything cleaned organized and ready to go! Oh my! Still waiting for AF to arrive. Hubby and I were able to make love without any pain. I was even able to o for the first time in like 3 months! I did notice another stitch up there but oh well.

 

[froggyfrog]

Jess modified is a good word for it! We are just taking a break from the intense ttc for a few cycles.

 

[mdscpa]

Well clomid didn't help dh. He actually was diagnosed with varicocel veins, and had a procedure to fix them. They went in through his aorta and placed a spring looking thing in his abdomen in a vein that goes down to his testicles. That was supposed to do the trick and when he went in for a follow up sa it didn't work at all. Then after taking clomid every day for 6 months they monitered his count and it still stayed around the same. About 3 mill with 33 percent motility. So she took him off of that and he started taking horny goat weed and his last sa was 20 mill pre wash. With 7 mill post wash. So we are pretty sure it's the horny goat weed!

With those awesome numbers he should continue what he is taking but i'm no expert, just trying to be one lol. As long as it doesnt make him feel ill i think its ok. Me and DH are not enthusiastic about taking medicines in TTC but if that what it takes for us to have a family why not. We will be the happiest person once we all get our BFP with all these things we do while TTC i know its gonna pay off....

to ALL OF US....

 

[Wishing1010]

Haha: AFM I am busy as a bee cleaning! If you saw my video on my ttc tag you would know that I hate cleaning and things Got way out of control when I had surgery. I asked hubby to take care of me, which he did really well......the rest of the house he neglected pretty well. I've got 17 days until surgery, minus my birthday day, our anniversary weekend and the majority of the week days because I am at work.....which pretty much leaves like 2 days to get everything cleaned organized and ready to go! Oh my! Still waiting for AF to arrive. Hubby and I were able to make love without any pain. I was even able to o for the first time in like 3 months! I did notice another stitch up there but oh well.

Yay for pain free loving!!!! And oh boy, not a fun day but def good to knock it all out!!! I enjoy cleaning lol, I'm a dork! Resting up now so I can tackle the house this evening!

 

[Megamegan]

I wish I were like you Kenna, loving to clean- I'm so much more like you Jess. But DH gets mad at me for it. It drives him nuts living in a dirty or messy place. I don't like it either, but it's hard for me to get in the mood of cleaning. Once I'm in it, I do a good job. I'm just inconsistent!!

 

[Jrepp]

My hubby doesn't get mad, but definitely doesn't help clean things up!

 

[Wishing1010]

Mine is good with dishes and vacuuming once in a while but knows that I like everything a certain way when it's cleaned, so he tried not to help much lol

 

[Megamegan]

To be honest, I would feel much cleaner if my little dog was house trained. She kinda chooses when she wants to pee outside- very picky. If it is wet out there or a loud noise, forget it. We desperately need a solution but have yet to find a good one besides having all hard floors (right now we are constantly cleaning carpet in our rental. YUCK) If that smell was gone, I would feel like I could breathe and clean much more regularly. It's just too much to have to clean up the carpet all the time. Anyone have experience with little dogs and house training? I can do the crate but not when we are out for a very long time.

 

[froggyfrog]

We kind of share chores, but the house is cleanest when one of us is home alone. We get lazy when we are home together because we just want to hang out

 

[Wishing1010]

I only have a larger dog, and he hasn't had an accident since he was a pup. We did crate training (even if gone for a long time) and then when he got bigger, we started taking him to doggie daycare while we are at work. Lol he loves it and it's cheaper than fixing whatever havoc he could wreak while we are working. Plus he gets lots of exercise and stays in shape.

Froggy, we get that way sometimes too! I find I get the most cleaning done right before work, when he has left and I can tackle my mental to-do list.

 

[aidensmommy1]

I like to clean while dh is at work. Since I'm a "housewife" right now, I just feel like its my "duty" to do the house work. He doesn't feel that way and still tries to help out but I try to make it so there's nothing for him to do when he gets out of work, besides cook with me sometimes .

Sorry I've been MIA today. Been very busy! Ive only read this last page so far but will catch up in the a.m!

Jess, I'm happy you can BD comfortably again and can enjoy it! I knew it wouldn't be much longer! It must have been those stitches causing all that pain. Thank goodness they fell out!!! And yay for O! Boy, time has flown by! You'll be officially trying again in no time!

 

[aidensmommy1]

Okay, I read a little bit more before bed...

Chelsea, I'm just temping and checking CM this cycle. We are NTNP because of my tube being blocked. I don't want to just give up JUST INCASE a miracle happens and my tube actual opens AND functions but I also dont want to obsess when my chances are so incredibly slim. Even though I have a feeling IVF will truly be my way of conceiving, I like to still hold out hope and try and bd around my fertile time . FX I get my bfp at some point, regardless of how!


I can feel O pains as I type this so hopefully ill see a nice rise tomorrow, or at least a decent one! goodnight ladies!

 

[Jrepp]

No AF yet, not cramping or anything. I baked the witch some cookies so hopefully she'll be here tomorrow

 

[aidensmommy1]

No AF yet, not cramping or anything. I baked the witch some cookies so hopefully she'll be here tomorrow

lol! I love that! "I baked the witch some cookies.." haha