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[luna_19]

AuCa I've heard the home kits just give you whether his count is good whereas an SA checks morphology and motility as well which are both super important. I didn't think hubby would be willing to get one done at all but he did recently and it was not a big deal at all. I just made the initial appt for him with my Dr and he did all the rest. It really is a relief to know there's nothing wrong there

 

[luna_19]

And yes all the referral stuff is crazy! I assume the gyno will have my hsg done and if all is good probably refer me to a fertility specialist
At least I only have to wait a few weeks for the appointment, I was sure it was going to be 6 months or more!

Where in Canada do you live?

 

[AuCa]

We actually ordered a kit which (in theory) is supposed to measure morphology and motility as well. Well, the downside is that it's not the kit that measures it but ourselves (it comes with a small microscope and everything). Here is the link:
https://www.amazon.com/Micra-Sperm-Test-Count-Motility/dp/B000SLM504
We'll see how it goes...
I think my DH would be willing to get an SA, but we would like to wait until next year March or so....

We live in Calgary
I'm also surprised you got in so quick, that's awesome! I just started seeing a new GP here and I think she'll be good when it will come to that (she has a special interest in prenatal stuff, and the clinic has 2 docs who do non-complex deliveries too).

 

[bubbles82]

Hey girls! I'm back on the grapefruit juice train today, picked up 3 cartons in a quick dash through the supermarket! Two hidden in the cupboard in case of emergencies, one in the fridge ready to go!

 

[luna_19]

We actually ordered a kit which (in theory) is supposed to measure morphology and motility as well. Well, the downside is that it's not the kit that measures it but ourselves (it comes with a small microscope and everything). Here is the link:
https://www.amazon.com/Micra-Sperm-Test-Count-Motility/dp/B000SLM504
We'll see how it goes...
I think my DH would be willing to get an SA, but we would like to wait until next year March or so....

We live in Calgary
I'm also surprised you got in so quick, that's awesome! I just started seeing a new GP here and I think she'll be good when it will come to that (she has a special interest in prenatal stuff, and the clinic has 2 docs who do non-complex deliveries too).

My gp is the same, very family oriented, full hospital privileges, I know I'll be in good hands if I ever manage to actually get pregnant

 

[AuCa]

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My gp is the same, very family oriented, full hospital privileges, I know I'll be in good hands if I ever manage to actually get pregnant

Nice!! I'm so happy I found this one, as it is so hard to find a good GP here , especially since Ive' been moving around lot and constantly have to find a new one.

 

[Veganlily]

I have really good insurance and did not need a referral. Frankly I'm hoping we get a bfp before the appointment! Dh did have the sa-great counts but lowish motility. I think if things look fine with me, clomid combined with IUI is a very likely suggestion by the specialist-just my prediction we shall see what he says.

 

[luna_19]

Well hopefully we'll both have to cancel our appointments because we're preggers although I do have an ultrasound appointment on Jan 8 that I will totally keep either way

 

[bakingbabe]

Keeping hope for you, Luna and Lily!!!

 

[Twag]

Luna & Lily

 

[gypsygirl1018]

12dpo today. I am not sure if I should test or not. I am scared I will see yet another bfn. I did notice that the past couple days I have had tons of cm and at 8 and 9dpo I had a bit of spotting which is good timing for it to be implantation bleeding. Ugh I hate symptom spotting!

 

[Goldfish]

Those are great signs gypsy, good luck if you decide to test!

 

[Kmae]

Just wanted to pop in here to spread some

 

[gypsygirl1018]

I took a test this morning and there was a veeeeery faint line. It was a blue line test and I didn't use FMU because I was up going to the bathroom every couple hours last night, but it was there. It wasn't dark enough to show up on a picture though. I am going to wait a couple days and test again with a pink test, probably with a FRER. I am so afraid to get my hopes up though, because I don't know if this is real or not. I am scared and nervous and a ton of emotions wrapped up in one. I don't know what to think right now.

I have been having tons of symptoms so it would add up, but still. I am beyond nervous. If the next test comes back positive I am going to tell OH on christmas. I just want to cry right now because I don't know what else to do.

 

[Twag]

Good luck gypsy I am keeping everything crossed that this is your bfp

 

[gypsygirl1018]

Good luck gypsy I am keeping everything crossed that this is your bfp

I am too. I honestly never thought I would ever be able to get pregnant. I figured I would go my entire life with just me, OH, our dog and our cat. My stomach is all butterflies rigth now because I am nervous that this might actually be happening. I told him last night that I should probably take a test, and he agreed because I told him that my bbs hurt and he said that usually only happens when I am on my period and he thinks my body is confused. Hopefully I can get some definite answers in the next couple days. Based on FF I am 13dpo today, so I could have just had a really faint bfp. It also could have been teh blue dye test so I am afraid to get excited yet because I don't want to be crushed if I am not pregnant.

 

[bubbles82]

Good luck gypsy, I hope this is it for you! What a wonderful Christmas surprise it would be for your DH

 

[bakingbabe]

Good luck gypsy!

Ok, I cannot wait for the new cycle to start. This is the first time in forever it seems that I'm actually wanting AF to show so we can move on. I'm feeling better each day and got off the bc on Sat and nothing yet, ugh I'm cramping like it wants to come but I'm ready for a new cycle!!

 

[luna_19]

Good luck gypsy

Baking obviously you are just waiting so we can be cycle buddies again

 

[Veganlily]

Gypsy you're killing me with the blue dye!! I'm so nervous and feel like I'm in this with you-retest with pink!

Luna - what are your plans and how are you feeling??