TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[tbfromlv]

Thanks for letting me join!
I am turning 31 in about two weeks. Although I technically haven't been TTC for a "long time" I have trouble with my cycles. In the last 12 months, I've ovulated 4 times. I have sporadic cycles from a regular 30 day to a 153 day cycle. LP is always the same so its just getting to O time that I have a problem. I had an ultrasound show a 6.5 cm complex cyst engulfing my left ovary. My doctor suspects it is an endometrioma, so I probably have endometriosis. I am going in for laproscopy (to remove cyst and any other endometriosis that she might find), chromotubation dye test to check and clear out my tubes, and a hysteroscopy to check my uterus for any issues and take a sample of my lining. This will be June 21. Doctor says she is going to have me rest about a week, give me provera to start a new cycle and put me on Clomid to hopefully get me ovulating at a decent time. I also went in today for blood work to check on prolactin, DHEA-s, testosterone, progesterone and AMH for good measure. Hopefully we can get this figured out and get a BFP in July! So I have a bit to go but it's nice to chat with others and cheer you guys on while I wait!

 

[SunnyBe]

Hi girls!!!!

I'm still abroad, will be back in about a week. I've been trying to keep my mind off the whole TTC thing this TWW so I haven't visited the forum as much as usual. How is everyone? Zero symptoms here although I feel kinda chilly today so I'm completely expecting a temp drop tomorrow, that's how it usually goes.

Welcome TB! I really feel optimistic about your chances after all the lab tests and of course the laparoscopy. I can't imagine going through a 153 day cycle that must have really sucked. Once the endo gets fixed I'm sure you'll be getting that BFP in no time.

Jmack, my TWW buddy No real symptoms here either. I'm liking my more relaxed approach this cycle though so I hope I can keep that up when I get back. When will you test? I'm really keeping my FX for you dear!

Amber, glad to hear everything checked out! Any luck with the OPK's yet?

Babylights, how's your Clomid month going? We'd love an update

Steph, FX your blood work shows you O'd. Do you know what they'll be trying if you didn't O? Higher dose? Femara?

 

[jmack54]

Good to hear from you Sunny! Glad you are relaxing and enjoying your vacation!! I've got my FX for you too love!! With our short LPs I'm sure we will be celebrating/consoling each other very soon!

 

[steph1607]

Hey Sunny! Glad to hear you're having a relaxing time. Long may it continue! Not entirely sure what will happen if I haven't O'd again. I think I might have to go up to 150mg Clomid but we'll see.

TB, good luck with all your tests etc. I had the dye test so I can talk about that if you need to know anything! Fingers crossed that your problems will all be fixed on June 21st and we can celebrate a BFP with you in July!

 

[jmack54]

Hey girls! 10 DPO today for me which is when I usually start to feel AF coming.

BFP signs: Laying in bed last night I felt a really sharp pinching feeling in my uterus area. This is the first time that's ever happened to me during the TWW and it was on 9 DPO so potentially implantation?
BFN signs: My temps seem pretty low which has me bummed

Trying to stay positive but not get my hopes up too much. Once you have so many cycles where AF shows it's hard to imagine anything else happening!

 

[steph1607]

Oh Jmack I have everything crossed for you. Not long to go until you will know 😊

 

[jmack54]

Thanks Steph!! is your doctor's appt tomorrow?

Sunny how are you feeling?? I'm so excited that your LP is longer this cycle!!

 

[babylights]

Hey girls! Just wanted to drop in and let you know I'm still reading along and rooting everyone on! Things are kind of crazy right now and I need to catch my bearings but sending so much baby dust!! xx

 

[AmberR]

Jmack, sounds promising fx'd for you!!
Sunnybe, hope you are having a wonderful vacation!
Tbfromlv, good luck this cycle!
Babylights, hope the craziness calms down for you!

I'm trying out OPKs and temping this month... question for the ladies that use OPKs- when is the best time to test? I have read that afternoon or evening is better? Do you test just once a day or twice?

 

[SunnyBe]

Amber, the most important thing is not to test with first morning urine. Your surge should occur at night/early morning and it takes a couple of hours before it shows up in your urine. I usually test between 10 am and 2 pm. If you have lots of tests and you really don't want to take a chance of missing your surge you could test again in the evening but the chances of such a short surge are pretty slim. Good luck!

11 DPO over here and just had a huge temp drop so I'm out. Already had a good cry about it. I hate feeling so disappointed every time

Come on jmack! We can't both be this unlucky. Bring us some positivity by showing that it is possible to actually get that elusive BFP!!

 

[AmberR]

Thanks sunnybe, think I will try testing once in the afternoon to start. So sorry you had a temp drop

 

[jmack54]

Hey girls!

Thanks for all the encouragement! My temp has been low for the last few days which is really annoying because I really have no idea what is going on. I guess I'll just have to see if AF shows up in the next 2-3 days like she usually does. I am feeling discouraged just because of my low temps don't want to get my hopes up.

Sunny- So sorry to see your temp drop love. You are definitely not out until AF shows up but I totally know that temp drop/good cry feel all too well. Sending you lots of love today!

Amber- I agree with Sunny. I like to temp in the mid-afternoon as well!

Babylights- so good to hear from you!! Sending you love and lots of patience!

 

[steph1607]

Sorry about the temp drops girls.

Had my blood tests this afternoon so I should find out next week if I O'd, if not then I'll phone back after holiday.

So my BBT arrived today (along with more fertility lube!), someone please give me a step by step of what to do and how I get hold of one of those fancy charts!

 

[tbfromlv]

Sunny- So sorry you are out! I know that initial feeling is very depressing, but I have faith your BFP is coming!

Amber- I always do my OPKs first thing in the am. It is the only time my urine isn't diluted. I drink over a gallon of water every day so it really messes me up with these tests being accurate. However, the wondfos I use say that you can test any time. I'm also a teacher and only get so many pee breaks during the day lol

Jmack FX'd for you! When do you think you will test? or are you just waiting for AF to show or not show?

 

[jmack54]

Hey!!

I absolutely HATE getting BFNs so I usually do not test and just wait for AF. So I think I will do that this cycle as well. AF should be here by Sunday so I will test Sunday or Monday if she hasn't shown up yet. I am really on the fence this cycle. I always get my hopes up (am I the only crazy one who does this every month??) but this month because of my low temps the last like 3 days it is definitely keeping me in check that I am probably out. I don't really feel AF coming like I sometimes do, but then again sometimes she shows up without me really having any obvious signs so who knows. I guess I just have to play the "Is AF here" everytime I go to the bathroom for the next couple of days and drive myself crazy!!

Sunny any update? I've still got my fingers crossed that you aren't out yet!!

 

[steph1607]

Hey!!

I absolutely HATE getting BFNs so I usually do not test and just wait for AF. So I think I will do that this cycle as well. AF should be here by Sunday so I will test Sunday or Monday if she hasn't shown up yet. I am really on the fence this cycle. I always get my hopes up (am I the only crazy one who does this every month??) but this month because of my low temps the last like 3 days it is definitely keeping me in check that I am probably out. I don't really feel AF coming like I sometimes do, but then again sometimes she shows up without me really having any obvious signs so who knows. I guess I just have to play the "Is AF here" everytime I go to the bathroom for the next couple of days and drive myself crazy!!

Sunny any update? I've still got my fingers crossed that you aren't out yet!!

Jmack I'm constantly getting my hopes up only to see them come crashing back down, it's an exhausting process isn't it!

 

[jmack54]

Thanks Steph! It really feels impossible not to get your hopes up every month!!

 

[jmack54]

Hey girls. Update- I broke my rule and tested this morning and got a BFN feeling super bummed today. I am kind of worried too that my temps in my LP went so low so early before even getting close to my period? That's unusual for me. Well time to have a fun long weekend and try to forget about it and get ready for next cycle. Xo

 

[jmack54]

Here's something pics of the test I took today with SMU- I inverted them too. More just for fun because we never see test pics in this group!

No AF yet and no strong signs of her today. But I also don't see even a faint line on the tests. I'm the worlds worst squinter and never see anyone's faint lines!

 

[SunnyBe]

Ahhhh that's so exciting! I'm horrible at seeing lines so I'm of no help (and on my phone so I can't even zoom in much). I really hope this is it jmack!!