The New Positively Positive Thread of Positivity *13* BFPs!!!

[Lionchild]

Can you ask the doctor for a blood test? Otherwise, if you wait two days and still don't see anything it likely means they were either evaps or maybe a very early miscarriage. I hope they get darker for you though or a blood test shows a positive.

I had vivid dreams with both pregnancies but I also seem to get them right before AF shows. Not sure which hormone is responsible.

AFM, AF is expected on Sunday. I'm expecting her to show because DH was out of town for most of what was likely my fertile period, although there is still a chance if I O'd a little later than I usually do or if the egg didn't fall apart too quickly after O. I have an appointment in Jan with my GYN, where I'll be asking for Clomid (as long as DHs SA comes back normal). I know she'll give it to me, but if it ends up being that DH has a sperm issue, then I don't think I'll take it. If everything is fine with him, then I'm hoping the Clomid might help me get a stronger O with a better quality egg (if that's the problem).

 

[GingerPanda]

PMA!

Opera, keep your dog away from the antifreeze!

Lionchild, I hope the Clomid works wonders for you! (And that hubby's SA comes back normal, of course!)

 

[Lionchild]

Thanks, GP! I really hope I don't make it to the Clomid because I wouldn't start a dose until February which would put me at 2 years since TTC. Not looking forward to that anniversary.

Off to GP's journal!

 

[opera_lady24]

GL Lionchild for the clomid and the SA. The fertility specialist I worked with for a brief stint said clomid can really improve your chances of getting pregnant! lots and lots of to you!!!

 

[Bumblebee2408]

Good luck lionchild

Opera: with testing I did lots and scared myself cause they'd change throughout the day and day to day I always gave it 2-3 days between each test just so I could see a little progression xx

 

[opera_lady24]

Really Bumble? They changed from day to day? That makes me feel better. The doc did take a blood test so I guess I'll find out for sure on Monday. I took a dollar store test this morning (b/c I've become a poas addict and can't help myself) and another super faint line showed up, although it's very possible it was just the trace of an indent, especially since DH couldn't see it. And it's a cheap test. Until I get that clear BFP, I don't know which brand to trust. If I am pregnant, my second pregnancy will be so much more self-explanatory!

 

[opera_lady24]

Okay...I think I'm going crazy. I took a FRER just now after drinking a big cup of coffee (I told you, I can't help myself). Well, I couldn't see anything. Seriously. Then I posted the pic I took of it on countdowntopregnancy.com just to play with tools and the camera must have picked something up b/c I didn't even need the tools to see that something was there. So, do I have a seriously bad case of line eye????? Even when I post it on this I don't see anything. So bizarre! My mind is playing tricks on me!!!!! ARG!

Here's the link to the countdown website so y'all can play with tools and see what I mean...https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test-gallery/image.php?galleryid=206215

 

[Bumblebee2408]

Tbh I can't see one on that one and yes I once used a digi one & on the 1st day I tested in afternoon with a CB Digi I got a 2-3 with this pregnancy then a few days later I did another of the same test and it went down to 1-2. Freaking out the day after I took an FRER and there was an obvious darker line than the 1st one. The day after that I had my 6 weeks scan & baby was fine & we saw the heartbeat.

How many days past ovulation are you? I didn't get a good strong bfp til I was late.

Fingers crossed bloods come back positive. With high temps it sounds good. What did the doctors say when you told them? Were they optimistic xx

 

[Bumblebee2408]

Hi Girls,

Well here it is my 12+5 days Scan Sorry again they are photo's of a photo I still have no scanner but aren't they pictures really clear!! If you look really closely baby is trying to suck its thumb!!

 

[opera_lady24]

Yay Bumblebee so sweet!!! I love ultrasound pics!!!!

I'm 20DPO today (making me approximately 4-6 days late based on my other ovulatory charts). BFN again this morning though still no AF. I'm expecting to hear back today from the doctor's office about the results of the blood test.

I found a little hope yesterday from a friend who just confirmed her pregnancy this past week and she's already 8 weeks along! She had trouble with HPTs as well.

That being said, it's a little annoying b/c almost all of my friends are pregnant. There are at least 5 women in my church who are pregnant right now (most of whom just announced it or just found out) so I'm feeling really left out. I am really happy for the one girl who just found out, though, b/c she wasn't supposed to be able to have kids so it's a pretty big deal. Now if that little miracle would just happen for me...

I hope everyone else is doing well...any news Lionchild or GP?

 

[GingerPanda]

Congrats to your friend! I can't wait for your results.

No news here. Waiting for AF.

 

[Bumblebee2408]

Hope its good new from the doctors Opera.

Fingers crossed GP for a BFP

 

[Lionchild]

I love the scan pic, Bumble! Happy lemon week!

Waiting on AF. She was due yesterday, but I'm not keeping track of my O date with NTNP, so I can't be sure. I also think my LP may have increased due to all of these health changes I've made, the MC, and weekly acupuncture. I've had almost none of my usual PMS symptoms, and I feel more hormonally balanced (if that makes any sense). I have light cramping today (no blood). If AF doesn't show by tomorrow, I'll test. I'm pretty sure she's going to show today.

I have a busy busy week, so I won't be on much until after Thursday. I will stop in briefly to check on your test results, Opera and to update you on AF status. Keeping my fingers crossed for your miracle baby, Opera!!

 

[Frustrated42]

Opera I have my fx'd for good results today.

I saw the fs yesterday. The appointment went well. I have to have another HSG done next cycle and DH has to go for another SA. She has prescribed clomid for next cycle as well. I'm excited that we are moving forward now. I'm on day 27 of my cycle and she also prescribed provera for me to start taking on day 40. She informed me that she doesn't want me going passed day 40 in my cycles and that she wants to try and regulate them. Here's hoping next cycle is a good one and that clomid works and it's all the intervention we need.

 

[Lionchild]

FS, it sounds very promising that you are going to try Clomid next cycle and that your doc wants to work to get your cycles under control. Hopefully you'll have your BFP in no time!!

AFM, BFN this morning. I'm sure AF will show today, as she always does if I test. I just want to get on to the next cycle already.

Opera, any news?

 

[Bumblebee2408]

Still no news from Opera hope she's ok xx

 

[opera_lady24]

Hey Ladies,

Sorry for the delay...I had a rough day yesterday. Bloods came back negative so I'm officially having the cycle from h**l. Still no sign of AF.

So I have to rant a little. I'm a Christ-following woman and it seems there is this mentality when it comes to fertility that we as barren women are supposed to wait for God's miraculous healing. Well, what if His healing comes from treatment? I mean seriously? Clomid doesn't make you pregnant, it just makes you ovulate. It's up to you to do the work and in my opinion, it's up to God whether or not the fertilized egg will implant. The issue that I have with this mentality is "Christians" don't expect God's miraculous healing for headaches, or the flu, or a broken leg. They expect you to go and get treatment. My husband is in a men's group and his leader (to many people's hesitation) is a 19-yr-old boy. I can appreciate the innocence and the wisdom that God gives younger people but he can't possibly understand what I'm going through with infertility. I'm okay with DH talking about these things with other men (it's a closed group and very safe) because I understand that he needs someone else besides me to talk to but this is something that truly is a decision between him and I. Of course the 19-yr-old single BOY is going to say things like "taking treatment isn't letting God do His job" and I personally believe it is false counsel. Who is he to say that I won't meet a nurse or a doctor in the process of receiving treatment who desperately needs their own ray of hope and I have the means to give that to them? What if there is a young woman down the road struggling with the same thing I am now and wondering if she's a bad Christian if she pursues fertility treatment? Really?

Okay, I'm done ranting. I'm done with the unpredictable cycles and modern medicine provides the means to change that. I believe God gave us science. He gave us the researcher, the science, and the technology that developed Provera and Clomid. How is that any less God than conceiving naturally? DH hasn't quite jumped on board with it yet b/c I think he's honestly struggling with the same questions I am but regardless I'm going to start treatment after the first of the year. I know Provera works for me so there's a good chance clomid will too. At least then I'd be bringing my chance of pregnancy back up to the normal 20% as opposed to the .05% that I have right now. And maybe I'll even start feeling better because I'm responsible enough to treat the disease that I have. Maybe all of this is negative but my last hope is that treatment will help me. No one has the right to take that away from me. And I know God is not vindictive...He never deals out false hope. The end result is still the same in either scenario...a child is born and that is quite possibly the greatest gift and miracle any human can receive, except for maybe Jesus.

Anyway...FS I'm really excited for you. I hope all goes well and you get your BFP soon!!!!

Lionchild and GP I'll totally be checking in to see if AF shows. !!!!!

 

[Stinas]

Opera - a 19yr old boy has no clue what infertility even is. I had NO clue when I was 19. I heard the word "test tube baby" and didn't even flinch, if I hear that know I will knock someone out.
God created everything…which includes science…it won't hurt to look into why the "natural" way is not working. The longer you wait, the more regret you will have later.

I highly suggest everyones partner going for a SA. I wish we did everything earlier. Not saying our situation will happen to everyone, but everyone always seems to think its the woman, myself included, now and days, its becoming more a male factor.

No matter how you get your baby, once you feel them kick inside, and see them on that screen, they way they got there just flies out the window, you forget all the tears it took to get here. Im telling you this from experience. All those needles do not matter, don't even remember doing them. Feeling these twinkies is the most satisfying feeling ever!

 

[Frustrated42]

Opera I believe that God will do what he feels is right for you. You may be right that God has led you down this path to help others in the future. That be it someone you meet on the journey or to help other women that have the same struggle as you have.

 

[opera_lady24]

Thanks Stinas and Frustrated...I knew you ladies would be the first to understand. DH has had a SA before and all was good. I'm really thankful for that because I have enough issues of my own. I have PCOS and a pretty aggravated case of it as well. I've been down the provera path and the metformin path (I hated metformin oh my goodness), I've been down the "I just need to lose weight" path. It's time for something a little more aggressive. And yes, Stinas, I completely agree with you that once I'm actually pregnant, I really won't care about the rest or how that child/children got there. I don't think anything could compare to the joy I'd feel if I could just get there.

It's been too long in coming. DH and I are really ready for a baby now. I honestly don't think we were 2 years ago when we started down this road. And that's all okay. But it's time now. I can feel it. I'm confident now. I have goals and am close to reaching them. DH is on board with the baby thing 100% now (and I know it's only a matter of time before he'll realize that fertility drugs aren't evil lol). I've also come to the realization that I don't need that beautiful nursery with the mural-ed wall; that'll come with time. Through nannying I've lost fears I used to have about infant and toddler child care/rearing. I am woman, hear me roar! LOL!

I hope we hear some super good news from you ladies waiting for AF and starting down the fertility treatment path. This thread could use some exciting news! As for me, I'm more determined than ever. I know it'll happen for us ladies! It has happened for some ladies on this thread who had the odds completely stacked against them so I know it can happen for us too! That is the beauty of God's promises. Literally, in the Bible, God promised the barren women children. Old Testament. That is the faith and hope that I'll hold onto. Not some uninformed opinion of scoffers and naysayers.