TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[jmack54]

Nothing to be excited about lol it's a BFN! Just thought I'd share

 

[AmberR]

Jmack- I can't see a line either, but you're not out yet!

I think I got a positive OPK today so will see if I get a temp spike in the next couple days. Wil also test with OPK again tomorrow. Unfortunately DH is out of town until Tuesday so won't be able to try this month

 

[steph1607]

You did test quite early right Jmack? Sorry you're feeling like you're out love.

Oh Amber that must be frustrating to know that there is nothing you can do.

AFM, CD22, still don't think I've O'd but we're still BDing every other day so who knows. Should get my blood test results this week and then find out when we're back from holiday what the next cycle entails.
Interestingly, DH and I decided to enter the world of AI...! Essentially, we had been having some 'performance issues', which I put down to poor DH just feeling too much pressure, and he did go and see the GP who said much the same. Felt so sorry for him, he said each time it happened, he was mentally so up for it, and foreplay was fine, but as soon as we would go to actually BD, it just wasn't happening. Long story short, it turned out that finishing in general wasn't an issue, just finishing inside me. So we decided on those occasions we would just have a back up plan. Funnily enough, it's actually worked out fine. It seems to have taken so much pressure off because he knows if he has problems, we still have a back up plan. So rather than being stressed that we've got to 'do it tonight or else', we're actually back to enjoying it! And more often than not we don't need our back up plan anyway!

Sorry for the TMI, but we did some reading around and turns out a lot of the poor guys get this problem!

This TTC malarkey is turning out to be an experience and a half, but at least we can laugh about it!

On another note, gorgeous weather here in England, hope it's the same where you all are ❤

 

[AmberR]

Steph glad to hear you guys have found what works for you. I'm not suprised that is a common problem, it sure is a lot of pressure when TTC!

Just saw AF showed up for you Jmack sorry!

The weather here in Oregon is wonderful. I am so ready for summer, it's my favorite season!

 

[steph1607]

Blood test results back. No O yet again.

Just want to leave work and go home and cry.

 

[SunnyBe]

Jmack

Steph

So sorry girls! You don't deserve this.

Steph, I hope you'll still have a great time on vacation. Take some time to relax.

 

[AmberR]

So sorry Steph

 

[tbfromlv]

Steph I am sorry! Is there still a chance you will this cycle? ENJOY your vacation.

Girls, anyone had blood work done that included the 17-OHP (Hydroxyprogesterone)? Or Prolactin? My tests are coming back one by one so I haven't talked to doc yet on what they would indicate. My 17-OHP came back a little high according to the "normal" scale and prolactin is slightly elevated according to some scales and just barely within normal according to others. Just curious if any of you had any insight on either of these?

 

[babylights]

Hey girls, a bit quiet in here, we're so overdue for some good news!!

jmack, Sunny - so sorry about the bfn's. It's seriously so unfair, hoping with everything this next month will be it!

steph - sorry about no O . Can you possibly use a trigger shot? I just had mine on Monday and I got the darkest, most instantaneous positive opk I've ever seen on Tuesday.

Amber - sorry about DH being out of town. But great news on the opk!

tb - sorry I've never heard of 17-OHP

Hope everyone is hanging in there, sending so much love ❤️

 

[steph1607]

Is everyone okay??? It's been very quiet on here.

Having a great holiday so far, still got a couple of days left. It's been lovely to just relax in the sun after last week's news. The consultant doesn't want me to up the dosage of Clomid again yet, so nothing I can do until I go back to see him on 3rd July. Bit frustrating to do nothing, but it's also kind of nice to not have the pressure and all the side effects for a few weeks.

Hope you're all well

 

[AmberR]

Steph- hope this cycle that dose works for you! I can understand how that could be frustrating though.

It looks like I did ovulate this cycle but unfortunately couldn't BD around O time since DH was out of town But of the bright side we are going on vacation to Hawaii in a few weeks so at least I won't have to worry about being pregnant during our vacation

Hope everyone is doing well!

 

[SunnyBe]

Hi girls

Still here! I'm trying to be more relaxed about everything so that includes visiting the forum less frequently lol. Nothing new to report here though. I'll make an appointment with my OBGYN next month or so and see if she'll start running some tests. I'm pretty certain that it's not going to happen naturally at this point, so I just rather get the ball rolling and figure out what'll be next.

Babylights, still another week or so before AF is due? I really have a good feeling about you this cycle with the trigger shot and all! We really need some BFP's in here
Steph, hope you're enjoying your vacation. I hope this trip is just what you needed to get ovulating.
Amber, sorry your DH wasn't around to try this cycle but congrats on O-ing though Hawaii sounds amazing and wouldn't it be great if you actually got pregnant there?! FX!
tbfromlv, sorry we've all been so quiet lately, but WELCOME! I hope the doctor was able to tell you more about your prolactin and progesterone levels.
jmack, how's everything dear?

 

[tbfromlv]

Well all my bloodwork was deemed "normal" and my AMH was 16. I thought that was really high but my doctor says that its good and it just means I should respond well to treatment. Surgery is the 21st so my next cycle will start then.

Babylights- I'm keeping my FX'd for you!!

Sunny- Thanks for the welcome! I think that is a good idea to get some tests done. Perhaps one small tweak based on your tests could be the answer!

 

[steph1607]

Annoying that you couldn't BD Amber, but at least you know your body O'd. I bet Hawaii will be absolutely gorgeous, just what you need to relax.

Sunny, I think it will be good to get some tests done and see what's going on inside - hopefully nothing untoward and it can just put your mind at ease.

Not long until your next cycle starts TB, hopefully it will be your lucky month!

Having an amazing holiday, gutted to be going back to rainy old England tomorrow. The best thing about knowing that I'm still not O'ing is being able to BD without having to lie on my back with my legs in the air afterwards!

 

[AmberR]

How is everyone doing?

AF showed up a few days early for me this month... I didn't expect to be pregnant this month though because we couldn't BD at the right time.

 

[tbfromlv]

Just hanging out right now. Yesterday was my birthday so hubby and I spent the day outside enjoying the weather and each others company...and eating ice cream lol

Babylights- your chart looks amazing!! How are you feeling??

Amber- when do you leave for Hawaii?

Steph- does that mean you just take this month off?


Jmack- I hope all is well with you- looks like youre back in the TWW?

 

[babylights]

Sunny!! hey hey!Thanks girl, how are you? It looks like you're about to O soon? Woohoo go catch that eggy!

tb thank you! And happy belated birthday!!! Do you think you'll o soon? I keep waking up during the night so my temps probably shouldn't be trusted haha. At this point I've had every symptom under the sun but only one bfp so just trying to ride out the next few days and hoping for the best.

amber sorry about the witch showing up early ugh she sucks so bad.

jmack hope you're doing well hon! Happy tww

 

[AmberR]

Tb- that sounds like my kind fo birthday plans, Happy belated birthday!

I'm leaving for Hawaii on June 20th and we will be there for a week so very excited about that!

Babylights- hope you get a BFP this cycle!

 

[steph1607]

Morning girls!

TB, yes unfortunately there's nothing I can do until I see the doctor now. I did ask whether I should do another Clomid cycle in the meantime but he didn't want me to, possibly because my blood test results were so bad. It's frustrating to know that I have a whole month of nothingness. When we first started TTC, I was convinced I'd be a few months pregnant by Christmas, then I settled on Mother's Day, then Father's Day, then I hoped to announce it on DH's birthday in August... I know I shouldn't drive myself crazy like that, but I can't help it. Now we've hit the one year mark and I haven't even ovulated once so obviously have had zero chance. Just feel like I'm losing hope a bit. I know there are all sorts of other medical options out there, but you just never envisage actually needing to go down that route when you first start.

We've got a barbecue today at DH's friends house. One of our friend couples that are going we haven't seen since they announced she was pregnant. All a big accident after being together for about 5 months. I really love both of them, but if I'm honest I'm dreading it. I feel so jealous.

 

[babylights]

ugh sorry steph It's gotten so hard for me these days I avoid any and everything that might involve someone being pregnant because I feel like I'll just burst out crying. Sending hugs xx