Trying for #1, anyone is welcome!

[Nixnax]

Ah moose, I had every crossed for you. So sorry AF got you.

Good luck with the results and next moves lee.

Stella - I don’t think my progesterone is low really. Because it was taken 3 days late it was already on the decline. Next bloods are booked for 26th which I’ll be 6DPO. I only have a 12 day LP so that should be the perfect day

 

[Lady_Alysanne]

Nix - Good job staying active, sending to you!

Moose - I am so so sorry.. Big hugs for you dear..

Dream - Good luck!

Stella - I am doing alright, thanks for asking. Did you get to hear the heartbeat? Sorry if I am asking this multiple times, that is like one of the most exciting part for me..

Lee - Good luck tomorrow, waiting to hear more details!

AFM, nearing 28 weeks, I have my regular appointment next week. It is starting to be once every two weeks. I still don't feel huge, finally gaining weight steadily, LO is active. Sometimes I do talk to him, it is probably silly, but I think I read somewhere baby can hear in the womb by now, may help him recognise my voice..

 

[Zoboe95]

Lady, lo can definitely hear your voice in the womb, and any communication with them is good. Lots of people even sing songs and read stories. I'm quite lucky, because I work in a nursery, so I spend quite a lot of time singing songs and reading stories anyway!

 

[LeeMcMee]

Ok so I'm finally getting around to catching up haha sorry.

Nix - We will find out all of our test results next Friday the 28th and find out the next step. I'm anxious!

Stella - Thanks! I have been thinking I might have PCOS, but I will find out for sure a week from today. I did see another specialist yesterday (I'll explain more down below) and he doesn't THINK I have PCOS, but I'll find out for sure in a week w/ the IVF doc. My primary care doc (I have 3 docs so far for just TRYING lol and will be getting a 4th so I have a gyno separate from my primary care... I know... I'm super late having a gyno. Just always had my doc do paps) so yeah my primary care doc changed my thyroid medication and will recheck my levels mid October. Levels are currently 5.6 and need to get them down to 2.5. With my insurance plan, they cover most but I still have out of pocket expenses. Have only seen the blood work costs ($35 and $44) so not sure how much everything will be for the BIG stuff. Excited for you for hearing the baby's heartbeat what types of things have you guys started doing at home to prepare? I know it's early but I swear the day I find out I'm prego I'll be painting the baby's room LOL

Lady A - Thank you! And Happy Early Birthday I had a great bday and it was much needed this year. I had the day off of work and just pampered myself. Still celebrating since tonight we are going to dinner w/ my inlaws for my bday. Wow the end of your second trimester already! Can't believe it. I can't wait to feel baby movements

Moose - Sorry to hear. Sucks can't really say much cuz I know it just fucking blows.

Zoboe - I do love the name Erin Lindsey Jones!! Very pretty!! And sorry to hear you're feeling crappy lately. Hope it all subsides. Could be the fall weather coming in.

AFM... Just slowly getting all our results in. I'm just waiting to find out what his sperm analysis is because I'm now wondering if it's maybe him that's the issue. All my results seem to be normal from what I've googled. Below is a screenshot of my ultrasound I had. I was shocked there were no cysts.

Met with a Maternal Fetal Medicine doc yesterday, super nice guy, and he was very reassuring and just told me how to keep my cholesterol down once I'm prego since I can't take my medication. Also said no Xanax in the first trimester. Said to stay away from carbs to shed some lbs. Said to call back once I'm prego. So now we did all our tests and a week from today (the 28th) meet with the IVF doc to go over the results and come up with a plan. I'm officially 33 now! Tonight going to dinner w/ the in-laws then a haunted house place tomorrow (there's like 5 haunted houses) since it's BOGO tickets. Hope you all have a great weekend!

 

[CanadianMoose]

I hope our bun in the oven ladies are all doing well! I'm hoping the best for you all. Wrapping up the evil AF and going to join the rest of the ladies in the pre O. Crossing for you dream. And Lee hoping you get the ball rolling quickly for IVF. Think I'm just gonna try and get my mojo back, and his as well...

 

[LeeMcMee]

Thanks Moose, we will find out the plan on Friday. FX for you for this new cycle.

Here’s a cute distraction below. Our 4 year old pup Jax is attached to my hip lol I was trying out a bath bomb tonight and this was my view

 

[Nixnax]

Lee - awww cute pup. I’m so excited. We have DHs mums dogs for a week from tomorrow. I can’t wait. She has 2 cocker spaniels.

That’s the attitude moose, so find that mojo

Just a quick update as I’m at work. 5dpo and sailing through. I’ve got bloods for progesterone being done again tomorrow. Other than that I really don’t have anything to report

 

[Dream143r]

Jax is freaking adorable. I have a Siamese cat, Guess Marciano, that does the same when I take baths. He sits on the rim of the tub. He's good company.

8 DPO over here. I may start testing on Wednesday at 10DPO.

 

[Stella2018]

Hi Ladies,

Lee -- That sounds like a lot of good news. I am sorry if I missed it, but when is the hubby going to get his tests done? Remember, you still haven't been TTC for a year, so maybe this is all very promising!!
Your puppy is so freaking cute. I don't take baths, but my beagle will follow me and hubby into the bathroom for anything -- he will scratch at the door to get in if you go in there without him. It's so weird. The other two couldn't care less lol.

Dream -- How are you feeling? Any symptoms?

Nix -- Good luck on the bloods etc today. When will you start testing?

Canadian -- I have my FX for you!! I always found that the countdown to O went so much faster than after lol. I hope you and hubby get to have a date night, or do whatever it is you do so this isn't such a chore -- you deserve a break

Lady -- We saw the heartbeat at the 8 week, but we will hopefully hear it next Thursday at the 12 week. My pregnancy symptoms seem pretty mild by comparison to others, so that makes me a little nervous, but I guess my Mum had absolutely nothin' for any of us lol.
28 weeks! Holy cow, I cannot believe it has been that long already.

Zo -- How great that you work in the nursery! I didn't put that together, haha, but that is such a sweet image in my head.

AFM. 11 weeks tomorrow and other than being late to work because I can NOT get out of bed in the mornings, pretty smooth sailing.

I really hope I did not miss anyone. Love you ladies and will check in soon!

 

[Dream143r]

Stella - almost that magical 12 weeks!

AFM - 9DPO and I feel amazing. I started a sugar cleanse on September 10th and have been going strong (no cheating). Not trying to do a whole lot of symptom spotting these days. Doesn't do me any good. Just focused on living my best life and praying to get pregnant in 2018. I've got acupuncture tonight which is always a good time. We did Boxing last night, on of my fav workouts!

 

[LeeMcMee]

Thanks all and I'll reply in a bit, but first I'd like to share DH's sperm results... I haven't even told him yet because I'd rather have the doctor tell him. But I wanted to share to see if I have this correct.... it looks like only 7% of his sperm is useful?? Just looking to see who knows how to analyze these results. Thanks all!

% Normal Forms: 7%
% Head Defects: 91%
% Tail Defects: 2%

Sperm Concentration: 103 Million/ml
Total Sperm Count: 113.3 million
Sperm Motility: 58%
Total # of Motile Sperm: 65.71 million
Rate of Progression: 3
Volume: 1.1 ml
Semen Color: Clear
Viscosity: None
Liquefaction: Complete
Round Cells: 0 million/ml

 

[Dream143r]

Lee - looks like great count and great motility, but morphology lacking a bit.... Okay so super weird question but what did he use to make the sample? Was it sperm friendly lube? My DH swears I didn't tell (but I DEF DID) so the first SA he did he used vaseline which totally messed with his results!

 

[LeeMcMee]

Thanks Dream, I'm trying to google but can't really find much out. I didn't even think to ask, but I think he just used spit lol. He did it at the facility. What is normal morphology and what is his morphology number? 7?

 

[Dream143r]

Not sure what the "normal" parameters are but your doc should let you guys know when you meet to review the results. Saliva can effect his results as well.

 

[Nixnax]

I wish I could help Lee but I don’t have the faintest ide. Good luck

 

[Dream143r]

10DPO today - I was shockingly strong this morning and decided not to test.

 

[Nixnax]

Great will power dream 7DPO here and nothing going on at all. Just spectating for everyone else

 

[Nixnax]

Hey ladies

Stella - you are so close to the 2nd tri now, yay

Lady - how you doing?

How is everyone else doing?

Like dream I’m doing the sugar detox, but I don’t think I’m doing it as strictly as you dream. I’m still eating fruit and the odd carbs. 4.5lbs lost since Sunday though, so I’ll take that. I was naughty last night but have a gym session tonight to blow that out of me.

I’m 9DPO today and have stopped temping for the month now. It gets annoying and I just don’t need it. I’m only going to temp until ovulation is confirmed going forward.

I’m of on holiday next Thursday and AF is due Tuesday/weds so will either be celebrating or commiserating. Which ever one it is I’m going to enjoy the holiday and come back fresh as a daisy.

Hope you all have a good weekend

 

[Dream143r]

12DPO and a BFN. I won't be testing again. Just waiting for AF on Monday or Tuesday. We're going to do 1 more natural cycle before going back on monitoring and injectables with IUI #4.

 

[LeeMcMee]

Wow did they change the website or is it just my work computer acting funky? I'm lost hahaha anyways, I have to catch up still but I've been reading everything. Appointment today at 2pm with DH to see our IVF doc and find out what the issue is and what the next step is. Anxious!