Testing in March?

[dogmommy]

Hi! Just wondering if any ladies are out this cycle and going to be trying anything different next cycle?

 

[dogmommy]

CD 1 finally! Looking for any buddies?!

 

[kristina21]

Hey! I am headed onto our 4th month of TTC (2 cycles with OPK testing). I will be testing on March 5/6th... if I can wait that long! Next week we start BD. Currently AF is here. I was convinced I was pregnant this cycle but was wrong!

I would love to have someone to go through this with. The wait feels sooooo long! how many months have you been tcc?

 

[dogmommy]

Hey Kristina! We've been TTC since June 2014. I just found out in December I have endometriosis and low progesterone. But had surgery last month and just trying to get everything back in order! Ive been spotting since yesterday the nurse told me today that it's probably bc of my low progesterone. I have a feeling though AF will be here tomorrow for sure. I'm so ready to get the ball going for this cycle! I'm going to start testing around 10th but really I'll probably start on the 5th!
I know I hate when I really convince myself only to get a BFN! Are you going to BD every fertile day or every other?

 

[kristina21]

Hey! That was quick! I know what you mean about testing early.... I tend to start testing at 8dpo.... and even then it's hard to wait that long.

We're probably going to try every day this time.... last time we did too. Hard to say. How about you?

 

[kristina21]

I'm just getting used to this forum. I have a feeling I will be on here a lot. How did you know you had endometriosis? I fear I also have low progesterone. I seem to spot for 5 days before AF shows. It wasn't always like that but ever since we have TTC it's been 5 days of spotting followed by a lighter AF. So frustrating as every time I think I'm pregnant I can imagine how frustrating it is for u but to know what's going on is half the battle!

 

[dogmommy]

Kristina I keep going back and forth between every day or every other! Haha just another thing to drive me crazy. After I told the dr that we timed bd with ovulation for over six cycles they decided to run tests. And they saw endometriomas on my ovaries so they knew I had it so they checked my progesterone and found out I wasn't ovulating! But you are right I was relieved they found something wrong with me bc it was a huge weight off. They did surgery last month and now I'm all clear

 

[wifeybby]

Hey girls, hopefully I'll be testing in March. Having my laparoscopy done tomorrow, then going to use Provera/Clomid for the next cycle. I'm hoping and praying so hard that I get a BFP in March. DH and I are both December babies and I want that so badly for our first baby. If not, life will move on and I'll be happy to have a LO whenever the time is right, but man do I want a March BFP.

DogMommy, I know endo is hard to have. I'm thankful they haven't found that in my case, but that can all change someday. Does it cause you a lot of pain? I have a friend with endo and she says she gets horrid cramps all the time from it. I'm glad you were able to get cleared up with a lap, I hope it does the trick for you! It should! FX for you, dear!

Hi Kristina! good luck, I hope you get your BFP this cycle or at least sometime soon! And welcome to bnb!

 

[dogmommy]

Wifey good luck tomorrow! Do you mind me asking why you have to have a lap? Is provera the same thing as clomid? I had horrendous period cramps but I just thought I was being a baby!

I hear you on a March bfp, my bday and dh birthday are both in March and the thought of getting another year older and not being pg might drive me crazy!

 

[wifeybby]

I don't mind at all! DH and I have been together 7 years now mostly NTNP. RE is concerned about my fallopian tubes since all the other preliminary tests came out perfect. He wants to go in to see, repair/remove anything abnormal that could be blocking my tubes. Provera is progesterone, its given to induce a period, then I'll take Clomid to induce ovulation. It makes me feel pretty horrible that I have to take all these meds to make my body do what it's supposed to do naturally. I hate it. But hopefully onces my lap is done, doc will tell me what was wrong and how to move on.. I'm excited for it all in a way too. Its a love/hate feeling. Thank you for the well wishes!! and thank you again for sharing your experiences with it

 

[kristina21]

Dogmommy!

That's awesome that you were able to get fertility tests after 6 months. Do you mind if I ask if you're over 35? The docs here say they won't start testing at 6 months unless you're over 35. Seems so far away. What were your symptoms of endo if any?

I am also a March baby! I agree a BFP on a bday would be one heck of a bday gift!! Imagine. I feel like you have a great shot if you just had your lap done.... you may be all ready to get your BFP!! This is so exciting. We will wait together.... now to pass the time..

 

[kristina21]

wifeybby thanks for the warm welcome! I really hope that you get your December baby. It's such an awesome time of year to deliver

dogmommy- do u use opk's to test for ovulation? is that how u knew u weren't ovulating?

Happy early Vday

 

[dogmommy]

Wifey thanks for the info the dr did say I will have to take progesterone too! I know the feeling but I know it will all be worth it one day

Kristina no I'm 30 (31 next month tho) but I told the dr that we haven't prevented pregnancy since we got married in June 2014 and that got her a little concerned and the horrendous cramps I would get so she ordered all these test.

We used opks for 6 months and planned bding every time I got a flashing smile and a solid smiley! So the dr ran blood test and at a week past ovulation I was only at a 7 and I think it's suppose to be double that to be true ovulation. So my LH would rise every month causing positive opks but I wouldn't "really" ovulate.

Yay I think we will all have an exciting March! I appreciate you ladies letting me ramble and all your positive thoughts

 

[sjab11]

Hi Ladies,

AF just arrived so I am onto my 3rd Cycle TTC. I am feeling hopeful as my cycle length is 28 days and my LP is right where it should be at 13 days. I am using OPK's and temping through out in order to confirm ovulation. FF is putting my fertile days at 24FEB-27FEB. I'm hopeful for a sticky bean this time around! I should be testing shortly after you guys with FF predicting AF on or about the 11th of March. Can I join in?

 

[dogmommy]

Hi sjab! Your cycles and LP sound great. Your welcome to join us and we will all help past the time

 

[kristina21]

Welcome sjab!! I hope you get your BFP this month.

How do you guys cope with everyone being pregnant around you? Do you ever feel left out of your friends and their baby activities? I am very happy for everyone around me, I just wish I could feel part of the group when it comes to enjoying the baby fun. I feel as though sometimes my friends pass over me because I don't yet have a baby. It kind of sucks to get replaced. Sigh, it's such a not fun emotion and I know it shouldn't matter and it sounds very petty. It's hard to help these feelings sometimes. My best friend called me this morning to tell me she's finally found a friend who is pregnant and she's going to try to become close with her.... ahhh that one hurt. I don't think she realizes how painful those comments can be.

Happy bd days- AF has left so we're down to business. Happy Vday!!

 

[dogmommy]

Happy valentines day!!!!

Kristina it is so hard when the baby talk starts. Part of me is sad and then I think this is going to happen I'm going to get my turn and I'm going to spoil the baby to no end! The thing that guts me is when people say I wonder if I want one more or if I'm done. I just want to blurt out it must be nice to have so many options!! Haha but then I calm down bc they don't think how I do.

Wifey how did the lap go? Did you get any feedback from your dr?

 

[sjab11]

Kind of had gotten my hopes up the other day as when I thought AF was starting it was just spotting. It is finally here full force as of yesterday. One of my very best friends has been NTNP for close to 4 years and has had a couple of miscarriages so that will be tough when DH and I finally get our BFP. I am going to try my best to keep her in mind through out because I can only imagine how tough that has to be. My other best friend has 3 littles and never had any issues with infertility. I am still extremely close to them both so have never felt left out. Husband and I have finally just now began to try for a baby so I have not had the hurt and heart ache of not being able to get pregnant. This is cycle number 3 of trying

 

[wifeybby]

Kristina, I can totally relate. All of my friends have kids; I'm the odd ball out. In my group of girlfriends, they all got pregnant basically right out of high school or within a year or two. I'm still sitting here, waiting for my turn to be a mom. Its probably just me, but I've grown distant to them because i hate going to all the children's events childless. I hate the awkward questions and inconsiderate remarks. It sucks, but I am much happier not going to the birthday parties and stuff, I don't have to suck it up mentally beforehand and bawl my eyes out on the way home. TTC is so meaningful to those of us who struggle, and if you haven't struggled like we have then its hard to relate. 2Ducks, my bff was a total moron like that to me too. I never even told her I had fertility problems BC I know she wouldn't get it, but anyways, she has been the worst with her comments. She always feared being pregnant, never knew who the dad was until baby was born, was complaining and miserable during pregnancy and lives in a dirt trailer park scrimping to get by. Its just sad. I know she loves her kids but why does life keep giving her more? She's now pregnant with TWINS. And I can't get a single BFP. I can't stand it.

Dogmommy, the lap went excellent. I have a follow up appt with doc on March 1st, hopefully I'll start Provera that night and Clomid that cycle FX for a BFP! I didn't see doc after surgery, but DH did and he said it went excellent, tubes are clear! I font know if that means he had to do something to clear the tubes, or if they were clear from the get-go. I'll be kinda mad if they were clear to begin with because we could've tried a HSG or something less expensive. I wrote all about the lap in my journal, feel free to swing by and check it out

 

[Erin6714]

Hello Ladies! Mind if I join you? I know some of you from the Feb threads. I too am out for Feb. AF showed a day early so I am actually on CD 3 as of today. I'm going to start my OPKs tomorrow since I O'd early last cycle and I don't want to miss my surge. This is also my 2nd cycle actively trying, finally got one full cycle of using OPKs and temp charting so it'll be interesting to see if this cycle's chart is the same or different. I had my first real temp drop since AF arrived this morning.

Can't wait to hear from some new ladies this cycle! Lots of baby dust to everyone!! Here's to a March BFP!!