Team Rainbow Mummies - Gay Surrogates, Lesbian, Transgender and BiSexual TTC Group

[wilsons228]

Hi all! were newbies too we did our first cycle this month 3 days before o we used an at home donor, and then on the day of o we did a round of IUI with sperm from a cryo bank using a round of femara and the trigger shot. I am now 9 DPO and hating the wait!! and symptom spotting is the worst!!! They want me to test the 29th! anyone else going crazy??

 

[MrsMM24]

Welcome TURTLE, AMOMMY, and WILSONS :wave:

I am not sure about everyone else, but I accept you AMOMMY, and hope to hear about your journey for #8! There IS a woman out there for you!!! GL and on this journey.

TURTLE, I too am too familiar FF. It has been very helpful, but do realize that it fertility is individualistic. I am in my 30's so my cycle's haven't changed much. I have had irregualarly regular cycles since the age of 11. I do hope that you and your spouse have a successful run this cycle. Cannot wait to read all the stories from couples like us...

WILSONS, good job holding out, you are almost to test date. I have spoken to you on other threads so I know this is hard on you two, but remain hopeful, looking forward to hearing about your upcoming bfp!!!

I am 13DPO today! We are doing ok not testing, but my wife is getting anxious and she almost has me convinced... but I am holding tight. My temperature is remaining high, however I have seen this before in our 2 yrs of trying so it isn't enough. After the MC I know things could be different so, we wait. We hope to get a bfp soon, but more importantly, before our daughter is 10! to the thread.

 

[amommy]

MrsMM have you checked your cervical position lately? mine is quite high if I am pregnant and goes low and soft just before AF arrives..

Your chart is looking like it may go triphasic which would be another great sign!! I agree with your wife!! TEST!!! haha.. I hope you get your BFP and your daughter can have a baby to snuggle with soon!!

Thanks for the encouragement about finding someone.. Right now I am more concentrating on school and if someone comes along then that is just a bonus!!

 

[Pinkorblue11]

thank you MrsMM for the invite to this thread, I wasn't sure if I qualified because I am bi-sexual and many in the lesbian community are not real inviting of those of us who have been with men..

Currently I am TTC my 8th child and using donor sperm because at the moment I am unpartnered.

I have continued my search for a woman to be with, but most either do not enjoy that I have 7 kids, or don't consider me available since I have been married in the past!

I look forward to being here, and being able to share with you ladies!

That's their loss, amommy. I hope the right woman comes into your life.

Just want to wish everyone here luck on their TTC journey!

 

[wilsons228]

Hi girls... just wanted to get this off my chest before bed
I think the hardest part about waiting is knowing not only that you'll be dissapointed but that I will dissapoint my wife as well...she's so supportive and I know she doesn't feel that way but I know she's so excited and today I started feeling my af symptoms. Extra tender bb's today! And weird cramps. Yuck!
Also...we have 2 more vials of sperm left before we have to buy more! But that baby batter is expensive not to mention co_pays and testing! How does everyone do it!
Xoxo night all and baby dust to all

 

[amommy]

I find a donor through freespermdonoregistry.com, use instead cup and they either ship to me, or I meet them for a fresh sample which they produce in the restroom.. I don't know if this method is for everyone, but it certainly saves a ton of money!

 

[amommy]

oh MrsMM, your chart is sure looking great, 13 dpo and a slight rise in temps, seems like that is going in the right direction!! Still can't wait to see when you test!

 

[MrsMM24]

Hi Ladies,

AMOMMY, I am so touched by your enthusiasm. It is what I needed to lift my spirits today. We DID test on CD11 and it was a bfn. However, it was CD13 by my original chart so I don't know if we should be optimistic that it was too early or what?? I will have to turn to checking the cervix this evening, just to give myself something to think about. Otherwise, we are going to test tomorrow CD14 or CD16 (just confused) FXD

WILSONS, it IS very expensive, we tried all methods, I have to agree with AMOM on this one, you could save quite a bit by signing up to freespermdonorregistry.com or at https://www.free-sperm-donations.com/ Many of the donors are donors at banks as well. GL, don't be afraid to come in here to get info. I do hope however, that this is not AF coming in FXD!!!

I am 15DPO (13DPO by FF) Well, it looks confusing… I mean, on Sunday (DPO14), after inputting my temp, FF changed my OV date. Does this happen often? I mean I am on CD34! Longest cycle ever! I know now, that this is a result of the M/C in July. I am feeling like I am totally out of it this month after seeing that. Current SSing: very tired, BLOATED, bbs tingling every now and then, not hungry often, I have felt sick the last few days when I first wake, but it leaves. I guess I am just waiting now to see if AF ever shows…. Other than that, the weekend was lovely. I hope everyone else is doing better!!!

 

[adroplet]

Hi girls... just wanted to get this off my chest before bed
I think the hardest part about waiting is knowing not only that you'll be dissapointed but that I will dissapoint my wife as well...she's so supportive and I know she doesn't feel that way but I know she's so excited and today I started feeling my af symptoms. Extra tender bb's today! And weird cramps. Yuck!
Also...we have 2 more vials of sperm left before we have to buy more! But that baby batter is expensive not to mention co_pays and testing! How does everyone do it!
Xoxo night all and baby dust to all

I know what you mean by 'dissapointing your wife'...I'm trying on my 4th IUI this month and I get very emmotional when blood tests are NEG. We both cry together. I just begin to feel like a BFP will never come.
We are very lucky to have $5 med and $10 visit copays. The specimens are all cash at $1220 a month since we buy 2 vials for back to back IUIs. We agreed to an anonymous donor for peace of mind.

 

[wilsons228]

Thanks for the advice guys right now were really lucky as copays are low so we literally just pay for the sperm...but it adds up. Really dreading this week as I feel a lot of af symptoms but well see! How's everyone doing??

 

[adroplet]

Thanks for the advice guys right now were really lucky as copays are low so we literally just pay for the sperm...but it adds up. Really dreading this week as I feel a lot of af symptoms but well see! How's everyone doing??

I'm getting a little excited now. I have an us for tomorrow and possible trigger if my follies are mature enough. I have been testing with an ovulation kit (the smiley face one) morning and afternoon and Neg so far.

will you be testing soon or wait it out????

 

[wilsons228]

Those smiley tests never worked for me my dr said some people don't register on them so I used the trigger too. I think ill wait until Friday to test if the witch doesn't get me first as that will be 14 days past the iui! Good luck to you! That is so exciting!

 

[Steve M]

No sleep all night walking the room with baby, didnt expect this

 

[wilsons228]

hang in there steve it gets better...you are blessed. Xoxo

 

[MrsMM24]

Good Luck at your U/S today ADROPLET!

WILSONS, how you holding up in the TWW?

STEVE, give it time. Things get better, love your little blessing....

Sooo... I tested, FRER... BFN!
14DPO, CD34! Longest cycle ever!! Current SS: very tired, BLOATED, no appetite, , but it leaves. I guess I am just waiting now to see if AF ever shows….

I have been reading alot on BnB about ladies getting late bfps, so I am thinking that since there is no af, we could still be in the running...

Wondering now if I am still in this chase... temps still lingering highly.... Guess I am still waiting...

 

[wilsons228]

My tww seems to be dragging I'm 12 days past my iui and I want to test so bad but I'm trying to hold out...all I have are the digi tests which idk if they are good for testing early!
Your still in the race until af comes! Don't get discouraged!

I have similar symptoms as well but my bb are tender and I've had very mild cramps and twinges on the side I ovulated from...so we will see! Thanks for being a buddy on the tww its nice to have someone to talk to

 

[MrsMM24]

WILSONS, for sure, I am a buddy till your LO pokes their lovely head out!!
Your symptoms do sound good. I am holding onto the fact that hasn't even so much as peeked.... FXD!!!


https://www.babyandbump.com/two-wee...join-me-47-testers-counting.html#post12201738

 

[Whisper]

WHISPER, this is GREAT news, quite AWESOME if you ask me!!! you are such a blessing!!! You are definitely a great sister, but great person all around! FXD that all things go well in the next few months and there will be some happy and exciting news coming from you. Please please, keep me updated. Tell your sisters, I said GL, and that I am praying for them during this journey. to you, and your lovely family!


I am here to chat whenver.

<----2DPO

Just a weeny update nothing much has happened really apart from us all getting together to have a chat, i have spoken to my doctor and he has written a letter to the clinic to get things started and we have an appointment with the consultant next month for i suppose an interview and chat and some tests to check we are 100% and i'm not being forced in to it LOL. (seems very odd but my SIL told me he said that!)

We've decided the best thing for now is to keep it all between us, i shall update you as things progress.

oh, one more thing - I saw a tarot card reader last week and she said i would have 3 children a girl, boy then girl and as i explained to her i was done with having more she seemed to think that this donation would result in a baby girl!
Funny thing is she said the exact same thing to my mum (that i would have a girl,boy,girl) when she saw her last year before my son was before, before we even knew what we were having!

Have you been able to test yet ? Lots of to you, fingers crossed the rest of this year is filled with lots of babies being made!

xx

 

[MrsMM24]

WHISPER, this is so good! Thanks for the update. Hope your SIL wants a baby girl (I am sure they want just a healthy baby) because it seems the tarot card reader is onto something.... GL, I simply cannot wait... to hear the good news. I agree, I think this should be bwteen you 4 for now if not always...

I did test, BFN, no so, I am still waiiiiiting....

 

[Ein_85]

I'm just wondering how soon did you all start looking for donors? I mean we're not going to TTC till 2013, however we're probably going to have go with an annoymus donor, as neither of us has any close male family or friends that we could consider. So is there anything wrong with us looking right now? Also is it wrong that if we find the right donor, I think that Ape may change her mind?