Summer Lovin'...bring us some babies!

[floridasian]

I was at Kroger yesterday and saw some First Response Fertility Tests on clearance. I had never seen them before so I got curious and read the packaging and it's supposed to measure your FSH level on CD3 - so it's kind of an at-home Day 3 test using urine instead of blood. It was $2.99 with the $2 off coupon from First Response' website so I picked it up. It also came with one early results pregnancy test.

I am already scheduled to go in for another Day 3 test for FSH and Estradiol levels next cycle but I'd be interested to see if the blood test lines up with the at-home urine test.

The packaging says if the test line is lighter than the control line, then you're fine ("able to get pregnant" is what it says). If the test line is the same or darker than the control line, then your FSH is elevated and you should go see a doctor. I am guessing the control is probably set at around 9 or 10 (without further investigation on the instruction booklet or their website) so anything above that is elevated.

 

[misaacs117]

OMG Suzy! Congrats! So funny you thought you were out!

 

[minuet]

Ok, so I'm still in shock. I tested this morning with FMU and got a . I can't believe it. I decided to test since it's 12 DPO but never expected to get a positive. After all this time trying it seemed like a dream or something. I tried to upload the pic but it's too big and I don't know how to downsize it on my phone. I'm going to buy a CB to confirm. OMG!!!!!!

Hi misaacs, it's so good to have you back!

How exciting! See, you really aren't out unless AF shows!
You give me hope that Clomid might work for me too. Did you O on your own without Clomid previously?
That CB should be a nice big positive too, Congrats!.

 

[minuet]

I was at Kroger yesterday and saw some First Response Fertility Tests on clearance. I had never seen them before so I got curious and read the packaging and it's supposed to measure your FSH level on CD3 - so it's kind of an at-home Day 3 test using urine instead of blood. It was $2.99 with the $2 off coupon from First Response' website so I picked it up. It also came with one early results pregnancy test.

I am already scheduled to go in for another Day 3 test for FSH and Estradiol levels next cycle but I'd be interested to see if the blood test lines up with the at-home urine test.

The packaging says if the test line is lighter than the control line, then you're fine ("able to get pregnant" is what it says). If the test line is the same or darker than the control line, then your FSH is elevated and you should go see a doctor. I am guessing the control is probably set at around 9 or 10 (without further investigation on the instruction booklet or their website) so anything above that is elevated.

That is really interesting! I should probably get that done too, though its not like we have the money for more complicated stuff if it comes back bad.

 

[Suzy18]

Floridasian yes it was my first cycle on clomid. We also used preseed and followed smep. And I did a couple of castor oil packs before O'ing. GL!
Now I want to confirm it on the CB digital test. But I know I will test again with my cheapies when I get home from work.
I'm excited but at the same time I'm trying to stay calm even though it's very hard to do. I want to be cautious. I've been trying for so long and I've read many stories here you know. There is still a long road ahead and I think I will start getting more relaxed when I hit the 12 week mark. Yesterday I saw a video on youtube about fertilization and the first 12 weeks. It basically said that every day is uncharted territory because our DNA has never been matched before. Every day is a new adventure.

Minuet Thank you! I did O on my own but not often. And I had irregular cycles. So clomid was definitely necessary.

 

[JCM]

Hi misaacs! My line started fading so we think it was the trigger being sneaky in my body. I guess it doesn't leave me until 10 days after I take it? So dumb. So I've hidden my hpts and will wait for Wednesday. I'm feeling better about it though. My cousin didn't get hers til her beta test so I'm hoping that's the case with me. Otherwise, ivf here we come! Lol
Hope you all had a good weekend!

I had to edit this post...apparently I skipped a page! SUZY!!! Amazing news! So glad for you! Lol now that I'm 12dpo I want to test. Haha but I promised I'd wait so I'm holding onto this 2 day boob pain til Wednesday! How exciting! Those stupid digitals didn't pick up my HCG trigger and it was clearly WRONG! so do a couple more line tests too! To upload my pic I had to click "go advanced" under the post box. Then it will allow you to add attachment with the paper clip icon. Can't wait to see!

Floridasian, good find! I've never heard of those! Interesting to see if it's accurate, plus a free first response! Yay!

 

[moni77]

Congrats Suzy! Bfn, you're not out yet...can't wait to hearabout your bloods. Afm, leaving Wednesday for vacation until 8-4. Well try to check in, but won't be posting much..

 

[Suzy18]

I hope it worked this time

 

[sarahok]

Suzy that is awesome! So encouraging since this is your first cycle of Clomid. I have heard so many people say the first cycle is usually a bust, maybe they get their BFP on the 2nd or 3rd, but your body has to "learn" the first time through. So I'm super excited to hear that was the only boost you needed! FX for a happy and healthy 9 months!

 

[sarahok]

Beaglemom, so sorry this was not your cycle, girl! I'm glad you're keeping such a positive attitude and so glad everything looks great timing-wise for your next cycle! It really was nice to have DH with me the whole day of IUI, so glad you will have that too...plus it fits in nicely with your trip! Yay! I bet you will be just relaxed and your body will be perfectly prepped to make a baby!

What were the various things you were doing/eating to keep warm and increase your chances during the TWW? I have been keeping socks on, drinking lots of tea and water with pomegranate juice, eating soup and dark chocolate (kind of...it's 60% cacao).

 

[sarahok]

Jen, sorry for your confusion with the trigger shot. Still hoping this is your month, though. So you're definitely going straight to IVF if not? What made you decide to do that...just feeling really ready for the baby right now? I have not enjoyed this IUI/Clomid cycle, but I think I will tough it out through 2 more cycles at least. My doc said there was one more option slightly more invasive than Clomid with slightly better chances that we could try before going to IVF (I think it was the Follistim like Beaglemom is doing, but I can't remember for sure. That first appt was so much info!) but I think I might skip that and go straight to IVF. I believe it had more chance of multiples which I would like to avoid.

 

[sarahok]

Michelle, sorry you've been so cranky! I have been too...disagreeable with DH, not outright mean or rude but just cranky about silly things. Like we were eating sushi and there is this one roll that has crayfish on top. He ate a couple of the crayfish without a roll and before I thought I snapped, "You can't just eat all those and that's it!" Of course 5 seconds after it was out of my mouth, I realized how ridiculous it was. Luckily I don't take myself too seriously and we are quick to laugh it off as just being "clomicidal" as the nurse said. Then on our way home, this car turned left in front of us at a light without leaving much space when we had right of way. DH just slowed down, but I yelled "Oh no you don't you son of a bitch," and reached over (while he was driving) and honked the horn. We got a good laugh out of that too!!

Floridasian, good news on the ovulation! FX for you this cycle, but if not, it's exciting to be trying something new next cycle!! Minuet...you too! Clomid may be just the boost you need!

Hi to everyone else!

 

[floridasian]

LOL Sarah on the "Clomicidal!" That's a good one!! Don't be too hard on yourself. I'm sure it really was just the Clomid talking!

 

[floridasian]

Beautiful line Suzy! Congrats again!

 

[beaglemom]

During TWW I did the pineapple core dpo 1-5, wore socks in the house, put a small blanket on top of the comforter at night, felt my belly & wrapped up if it was cold, tried to only drink room temp water when I was at work, tried to drink tea when I didn't forget, ate dark chocolate, drank POM juice, brazil nuts...I think that was it. I will try all that again this month...also back to religiously taking my vitamins. I really just want this to be it...I really think things are lining up for this to work this time...I just need those SWIMMERS!!! This part of the cycle is the best part...there are mini countdowns to everything...tomorrow I start femara...then when that is over I start follistim, then my u/s, then trigger, then IUI...but then the dreaded wait. Although not loving today...feeling shitty...day 1 is usually bad but then day 2 is heavier so I just feel gross & just want a hot shower & pjs. Plus raining all day today.

I think I am also more excited this month because I know if it doesn't work, IVF is next. It makes me nervous but also just so excited to know that I really, truly feel like my TTC journey is almost over.

Sarah - I do not think you should do the follistim. My first cycle I did that & femara & only had 1 mature follicle. The next we upped it & I got 3 possibly 4!!! You had multiples just on the clomid, so that should be enough. I honestly am not sure of any other benefits to the follistim besides more eggs.

 

[JCM]

Sarah you are hilarious! I love the road rage. The only reason I'd move to ivf is because my iui was 5k! Lots of extra meds. So if ivf is 5k more and I have a higher percentage of getting pregnant, I'm in!

Suzy, beautiful test! So so exciting! Did you tell DH? I always think of how I'd tell DH when I get a positive. I have cute ideas but I'll just end up waving the pee stick in front of his face. Lol he told me no testing so today he sends me a text saying "so, I broke down and tested today and bfn." Hahaha he's such a clown!

 

[Suzy18]

Floridasian You O'd on CD12 that's awesome! When did you bd?

Sarah I laughed so hard with Clomicidal. I totally was that way too. I felt out of control really. 24 hours after the last pill I started to feel normal again. And less bloated!

 

[Suzy18]

Sarah you are hilarious! I love the road rage. The only reason I'd move to ivf is because my iui was 5k! Lots of extra meds. So if ivf is 5k more and I have a higher percentage of getting pregnant, I'm in!

Suzy, beautiful test! So so exciting! Did you tell DH? I always think of how I'd tell DH when I get a positive. I have cute ideas but I'll just end up waving the pee stick in front of his face. Lol he told me no testing so today he sends me a text saying "so, I broke down and tested today and bfn." Hahaha he's such a clown!

I had a plan to tell DH when I got a positive and I failed completely! Since I wasn't expecting a bfp, I just did the test this morning when I got up. I was still half asleep and brushing my teeth when I saw a faint line appearing. When I saw the line I went to the bedroom and he was just getting out of bed. I told him The test is positive. And he asked what test? And I'm like the pg test!!! I had to put the test down because I was actually shaking. TMI alert! The nerves were so overwhelming I had to do a nr 2 right away. Lol. Sorry about the tmi! DH couldn't stop laughing. And then I walked my dog but totally forgot to feed her. Luckily DH took care of that. So much for my romantic plan of showing him the BFP during a romantic dinner or something

 

[Suzy18]

double post

 

[minuet]

Sarah you are hilarious! I love the road rage. The only reason I'd move to ivf is because my iui was 5k! Lots of extra meds. So if ivf is 5k more and I have a higher percentage of getting pregnant, I'm in!

Suzy, beautiful test! So so exciting! Did you tell DH? I always think of how I'd tell DH when I get a positive. I have cute ideas but I'll just end up waving the pee stick in front of his face. Lol he told me no testing so today he sends me a text saying "so, I broke down and tested today and bfn." Hahaha he's such a clown!

Wowww $5000 for an IUI?! Where do you live? My doctor said it'd cost about $500, although that didn't include ultrasounds or meds.