TTC #1 and over 30

[horseypants]

vegan lily, everything crossed for an oops for you

 

[Veganlily]

Twag - you've got me on pins and needles based on your chart but did you not bd during fertile time?

Goldfish - I'm sorry you got tough news - I hope a speedy IVF does the trick for your winter 2014 baby.

Horseyp- thanks for your kind words and I'm crossing my fingers for you for a perfectly timed IUI this month.

Lion - what's going in with you this cycle, girl?

Anyone else?

 

[Twag]

The is MIA not sure what is going on tbh if this was a TTC cycle I would be testing but there is absolutely no chance of a BFP this cycle so not sure what is going on but it is annoying me as I want to get cycle 9 on the move as back on TTC and WANT my BFP

Good Luck Ladies

 

[bakingbabe]

I'm still around, nothing going on really though. Have an appt with my RE tomorrow to see if I can get off my BCP and start a new cycle. It's been a really tough two weeks here so I've been laying kinda low.

Good luck to everyone!

 

[Twag]

Baking

 

[Lionchild]

Baking, I hope you get good news about getting off BCP!

Twag, your chart looks good, but it sounds like there is no way you are pregnant based upon timing. It that right? Have you been doing anything differently lately, which might have extended your LP?

Veganlily- Thanks for asking. I'm just holding out for O. I expect to by Tuesday, but I can't be sure exactly when since O date changed the past couple of months. So far my OPKs have been negative. I hope to see a darkening second line this afternoon.. We have been BDing every other day, and we'll do it every day for 3 days once I get a positive OPK (we're on the SMEP schedule). I'll start temping next month if nothing happens this cycle. Have fun taking a break from TTC this month! Either way, you have an exciting trip coming up. It would be awesome if you conceive while you are on vacation.

 

[AuCa]

Same (or similar) as Baking. Still checking in once in a while, but we're still playing the waiting game.
Good news is that DH won't need surgical sperm extraction as we found out that he actually has 100s of sperm, not just 5. I know it doesn't sound like a big deal, when a "normal" man should have 20 million, but it's a huge deal for us.

We're having a follow-up appointment at the fertility clinic next Wed, and I'm hoping that they'll say that this is it for testing and that we just need to wait until it's our turn (they do have a waitlist and we're already on it; about to call in my first cycle probably on Monday).

 

[bakingbabe]

AuCa, what does calling in with your first cycle do? Do you have any tests to do next cycle?

 

[AuCa]

AuCa, what does calling in with your first cycle do? Do you have any tests to do next cycle?

It just pushes us forward on the wait list. Out of some stupid reason they don't base the wait on actual time (eg 2 months) but rather on cycles. Every time you're on CD1 you have to call them and let them know. If they decided they have a slot for you for IVF they'll call back 7-10 days later and offer treatment. The last time I checked the wait was about 2-3 cycles (eg we would be able to do IVF once I call in cycle 2 or 3).
Unfortunately I have long cycles (this one will probably be 36 days) which means we'll probably wait longer than other people . We already went on the wait list after our first consult (so about 5 weeks ago), but at the time I was just CD3 of my last cycle, so no cycle called in yet. Very frustrating.

DH is all done with tests, and the only thing I'm missing is an HSG. I don't know why he didn't order it last time. We even asked the nurse who gave us the requisition forms etc, but she just said he didn't order it. I'm not sure if this is because we have male factor, or if he just forgot/thought it was too early yet.

 

[bakingbabe]

That sucks. How frustrating!

But if might look like we're on the same cycle if all goes well tomorrow for me. It takes about 3-4 days for the pills to get out of my system and start a period. So it looks like Monday or Tuesday for me.

 

[horseypants]

AuCa, that's great news about the extra fishies!

 

[Veganlily]

AuCa, that's great news about the extra fishies!

What horsey said!

 

[AuCa]

Thanks horsey and Lily! I admit I was pretty excited when we found out (still am).

When are you leaving Lily?
Horsey - you know, I always got my fingers and toes crossed for you!

Twag - it's so frustrating for AF. Hopefully she'll show up asap and you can get on with your cycle.

Fingers crossed for you too Lionchild!

Baking - yup, I kinda hate this clinic (but you already know that).

 

[Twag]

Great news about the extra :spermys: Auca

Wohoo the arrived and a 14 day LP nothing different just eating healthy and taking prenatals

Always checking on you ladies

 

[Veganlily]

May 22 we depart. If not pg this cycle I plan to take clomid before we go and have a lot of fun while fertile on vacation!

 

[bakingbabe]

Good luck, Lily!

Afm, I'm cyst-free. Injectables start early next week. Yay!

 

[Twag]

Good Luck Lily and enjoy your trip

Great news Baking

 

[bakingbabe]

Hi ladies,
Just popping by to see how everyone is doing this lovely first day of May.

I start my injections tonight and have my first follicle check on Sat am. Very excited to get back to it again.

Hope everyone is doing well! Any updates?

 

[Twag]

Good luck with this cycle Baking

I am CD6 today has gone so BD party should start Sunday CD10

 

[Veganlily]

Hi baking and twag! Not too much to report here - had cd21 blood work this AM - I'm terrible about needles but the phlebotomist at my fertility specialist is great and I'm getting better about blood draws without fainting. We have not had a lot of bd and while I think I ovulated I'm not sure - we're somewhat avoiding this cycle so we can be nausea free on vacation in a few weeks (and so I can drink). Its more like NTNP, of course would be thrilled with a surprise BFP. We shall see...

Happy May Day!