Summer Lovin'...bring us some babies!

[beaglemom]

Thanks beaglemom! I want to try it next month or this month if my preseed is gone. Concieve plus is also $10 cheaper than preseed which is a plus already. Did it not come with applicators like preseed?

No applicators...the individuals were in little packs, so maybe they were meant for internal application. But like I said, it was thin, so I am not sure it would have worked in an applicator.

 

[JCM]

Hey guys! I had my ultra sound today and apparently those follicles aren't growing like he wanted so it's another two days of higher doses of injections. Yuck. I'm running out of room on my tummy! 4 shots a days is rough. Last night I got so emotional when my husband gave me the 4th one. I cried. A lot. Then, this morning I cried at my blood draw. So it looks like I'll have another scan Saturday morning and hopefully trigger then. I'm bummed but what's a few more days! Before I left I said doc, my husband has been abstinent since Tuesday night...his response was "empty him tonight." Lol!!! I almost fell over. This is getting expensive. All these meds and ultra sounds are already putting me at 5k! If this doesn't work, straight to ivf. It makes sense financially. Another 7k and it would be my ivf prices! Soooooo, I guess I'll empty DH tonight. We are thinking iui on Sunday at this point. It's nice that my RE will come in on a Sunday.
Beagle, I agree all it takes is one. I would have woken my husband up too. He loves that. : )
Erin, soooooo exciting!

 

[beaglemom]

Good luck JCM...your IUI process is much more intense than mine. But it sounds like your RE has an aggressive plan in mind. By the time I have paid for the IUIs with my gyno (3) & the IUIs with the RE (2 so far, 3 max), I will be right at about $5,000. So 3 is def going to be the end for us before IVF. If our cycles are a bust, maybe we will be on the IVF train together...but that is NOT going to happen. These damn IUIs are going to work!

 

[misaacs117]

I see! Thanks beagle. I want to just get a tube with applicator next time.

 

[JCM]

Thanks he is very aggressive! My husband and I are going to get mani/pedis. He's so great. I don't know how he deals with me! I actually got very upset at the dr office this morning about the delay. The nurse tried to calm me down and all I could say was I was supposed to be in the same tww with my internet friends!!! They probably think I'm nuts. These damn shots are making me a crazy person. And you know what? I'm gonna have a drink or 2!

 

[beaglemom]

Thanks he is very aggressive! My husband and I are going to get mani/pedis. He's so great. I don't know how he deals with me! I actually got very upset at the dr office this morning about the delay. The nurse tried to calm me down and all I could say was I was supposed to be in the same tww with my internet friends!!! They probably think I'm nuts. These damn shots are making me a crazy person. And you know what? I'm gonna have a drink or 2!

Yes, that pretty much sounds like a crazy person!

No worries...just practice for when you are pregnant Enjoy your drink tonight...hopefully it will be your last for a long time

I was actually able to hold off crying about my husband's count until after the dr left, thank goodness! But I had my head low when I checked out. I did not want to explain anything to anyone.

I have been searching all over & I have come across some stories of success with low count. So I feel much better & pretty much feel the same as I always do at the beginning of the TWW. I will be going a little crazy after a few days waiting it out.

 

[sarahok]

Wow! Five pages in and I haven't popped over yet...it's been a busy couple of days!

For those of you just joining us, I will sum up my situation. I'm 29, and DH and I have been trying for 19 months now. We've had pretty much every test known to man (ha!) and everything is perfectly normal. So just dealing with unexplained infertility.

Just had my first RE appt (I've been going to an OBGYN for testing), and am very excited to start Clomid 50mg this month on CD3. My RE seems pretty aggressive, which I am thrilled about. We're doing monitored, trigger, IUI, and all that jazz! AF is due sometime between tomorrow and Sunday. Haven't had any symptoms this month (other than some really weird dreams) so I'm pretty sure she's on the way. But since I'm feeling optimistic because we are finally doing something to give us a boost next cycle, I've had a pretty stress free TWW...best one in a long time!

 

[sarahok]

Wow! I feel like we are definitely going to see some BFP's very soon in this thread. So many treatments going on! I can't tell you ladies how grateful I am to have you as a resource for questions, rants, etc., as well as just a shoulder to lean/cry on...and soon hopefully rejoice with!

Moni...how exciting that you are going to be moving on to IVF. I'll be excited to hear about your journey!

Floridasian...how frustrating that you could not get through to your doc to get on Clomid this cycle. Hope you can enjoy the holiday anyway. I know how annoying it is to not be able to take that next step right when you want to!

Magrat and Babylaw, welcome!! So glad to have you join us!

Beagle...wow, that sounds like a really rough day yesterday. Sorry . I was feeling so hopeful that your husband's count was improving each time. But I am glad you're not letting it get you down...it could still totally be your month! Especially with all your great follies! Yay!

Erin...14 embryos!! Wow!! So now those extra 12 will just stay frozen ready to implant at any time? Do they keep forever...or for several years? I mean, I'm sure this month will be the lucky one for you, but it would be cool to have those in reserve if you want more kids down the road. Cause that is a lot of the expense, right? I'm excited for you!

Savvy, you better stick around! I feel like all of you guys are my friends, and I would be sad if you ditched us for those gals on the pregnancy forums Just kidding...but make new friends, keep the old! Ha!

FBG...sounds like you need a new doc! I think you would definitely not be out of line to demand that she/he be more aggressive/smart in the tests ordered. I would do some research, read some reviews online to be sure you don't end up with another dud if you do end up switching. Sorry you're having to deal with that.

JCM, you are funny in your descriptions. I mean, it's not funny what you're going through, but glad you can keep a sense of humor about it! Sorry you're having so many shots and mood swings. I did crack up that you told the nurse you were supposed to be on the same TWW as your "internet friends." Hope your mani/pedi made you feel better. I got a pedi today too...it was nice!

Hi to anyone I missed! Happy 4th!

 

[MissStacy]

As usual you ladies are moving along fast. Erin so excited for you IVF and beaglemom, like everyone else said, it only takes one and you did get some BD in as well.

Welcome to everyone new. FX for everyone this month.

As for me I'm in the TWW but not much happening. Fertility Frenemy has not giving me CH this month but that's OK. I am pretty sure I O'd CD 16. My temps have been OK, some brown spotting yesterday. Just looking forward to the weekend.

I hope everyone has an amazing holiday!

BTW Savvy, love the pic!!!

 

[beaglemom]

Took an opk tonight because still cramping...but I forgot about it...I think I checked it 15-30 min later. It seemed really dark. I will test in the AM or maybe again later night. I will see if my husband has the energy for another BD tonight. I am DETERMINED!

 

[beaglemom]

Twinges going on today...my husband said that is the sperm busting in to the egg...lol!

We went to Kohls yesterday...I had $55 in coupons, so I hit the baby clearance. I only got a couple of things, though. I am just so ready to be pregnant.

We went to yard sales today & yesterday. Today we found a guy at a flea market with this really awesome wooden bassinet. Totally wanted to buy it. The good thing is, he will probably still be around later & we can check to see if he still has it. He said it belonged to his grandmother!

Hope everyone is enjoying their holiday!

 

[lacanadienne]

Hi all!

I just started cycle 6 of TTC with my husband. We got married last summer. I am 29, so is he, and I have a lot of respect for all of you who have been in this MUCH MUCH longer than I have. The first few cycles were the hardest, but I find it's harder to keep hoping it will happen (because I get so crushed), so I kind of assume it isn't until proven wrong.

Sounds like this forum will see some BFPs soon, though, so that's encouraging. Fxed for everyone.

 

[JCM]

Sarahok, I'm really trying to positive with a sense of humor. Haha! Now that I think about last week, I'm incredibly ashamed of my freak out! ; ) I had an ultra sound today and we have added two more days of shots again. Some hmgs and antagon. I'm supposed to trigger (finally!) on Monday so he said to "empty" hubby again tonight. Still makes me laugh. Iui is on the schedule for Wednesday at 10 sooooo hopefully we stay on track! On Thursday I was super sad so we had mani/pedi and we got our hair done! I love that my husband just rolls with whatever. I was going to buy a new purse but another round of meds is 1200 bucks so I'll do that instead. My flow sheet says I should have 6 mature follicles by Wednesday. I figure that gives me a good chance. If no positive this cycle I may give myself a month break. I don't even want to do the heparin injections. They are really starting to itch! Has anyone ever gotten really itchy injection sites? It's terrible. I take Benadryl at night but no topical gel/creams seem to work on my skin. The hmg/fsh I'm taking makes me feel like I have the flu so I'll be switching to injections in the muscle. Yikes. There's no more room on my stomach anyways I guess. Hope you all had a great 4th! Oh yeah, beagle, my RE says no drinking at all whatsoever. Boooooo! But hopefully I will be keeping that rule for 9 more months! We planned a stay action for next weekend so it's like we are on vaca and get pregnant. I will just drink virgin piña coladas!

 

[beaglemom]

Good luck...I really hope this cycle works for you...that is A LOT to go through in one cycle. I guess I don't really have much to complain about in comparison.

 

[JCM]

Thanks! It feels like the longest cycle ever. By the time I have the iui, you'll be halfway through your tww! Have you started your Pom juice/pineapple core stuff? I think I'll try whatever I can in my tww.
Welcome, lacanadienne! The nice thing about joining this group is there's TONS of info in here. Most times if you're going through something, odds are someone has probably had the same experience! Good luck!

 

[beaglemom]

Yeh...pineapple core for dpo 1-5...drinking pom juice & eating dark chocolate. I also heard to keep warm by wearing socks, drinking tea, & eating soups/stew. So I will try to do those things too.

 

[misaacs117]

My castor oil pack is done. My tummy feels so much better. But I started cramping yesterday but no +opk. But I did just get me cbopk but showed a low. I was hoping to O early since dh has to work 12-14 hours Monday-Friday this week
Also I read online that using castor oil on dh helps with count. So going to try that before bed a couple nights. Can't hurt!

 

[misaacs117]

Got some luck with me this month..got my cbopk yesterday and got my positive this morning! Think I'm ovulating from both sides since both hurt. I want twins like savvy! Lol

 

[Magrat]

Yay misaacs twins are sooo cute!
Beaglemom how is the tww going? Why is dark chocole good during the tww? I like dark chocolate and would love to have an exuse to indulge in eating it

 

[misaacs117]

I was not expecting a smiley face at all. Took it let my puppies out for a potty break then got back into bed. Checked it a few minutes later and saw the smiley face. I had to check the directions again because I thought I might have a high day instead of a peak but nope it was +!! Left it on the counter for dh with the directions for him to see when he got up. He said someone's at their peak today. Glad we did it last night too! Lol

How did it go this weekend Erin? Did they implant your embryos?

Beagle have you done the pineapple core before? Might do it too!