TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[SunnyBe]

Thanks for your support The numbers are lower than they should be, but aren't complete crap either. It's likely the reason for our infertility but I'll still push my doctor to do a pelvic ultrasound and find out what causes my irregular cycles. The SA is analyzed by an IVF clinic and I would just love to see how many people are told their results are bad. I read there is about a 30% variance between raters as it's not an exact science and can imagine it's not in their best interest to label borderline cases as "normal". So the skeptic in me wonders if an independent lab (which I guess doesn't really exists) would find the same results. A 30% inter/intra-rater variance would already put DH's results in the normal range.

Tb, are you moving to your new place this week? Or moving somewhere temporary? Your temps keep getting lower so it should be any day now! I think stress plays a big role and I can only imagine the combined effects of a move and the start of the new school year!

Dream, ahh happy (belated) birthday dear! I second Tb, hope it's the emby playing with your immune system Are you testing this Friday?

Amber, so sorry you had to go through all of this! I hope it worked and you'll recover soon. Will they do an ultrasound to check if everything looks like it should be, or just check your hcg values?

Ct, just a little over a week until your scan right? How are the symptoms so far?

 

[CTgirl]

Wow Sunny, I didn't realise what a large percentage variance it was. That's hectic! When will you be able to get an ultrasound done?

AFM, symptoms are fine thanks. My BB are incredibly sore and I'm really tired but other than that ok. I thought they were sore last week but turns out I didn't know what sore meant! It's so much worse than PMS! Also, I keep pulling my back out and can't take anything so have to go to the physio again tomorrow. Such a waste of money. My scan is next Thursday (7th). It sounds weird, but I keep forgetting I'm pregnant when it comes to what foods I can/can't eat. Today my husband's colleague offered me biltong (like jerkey) and I ate some. DH moaned at me afterwards "You can't eat that!!!" It didn't even cross my mind. Things I just took for granted eating now really have to be thought through!

 

[Dream143r]

TB - Hurry up O!! Ohhh I like that early pregnancy cold theory! lol I dunno, we'll see. Testing tomorrow FMU and will update you ladies ASAP.

CT - awww too cute husband saying you can't eat that. I guess it takes a little bit to adjust.

My temp went up a bit today, could be related to my cold. FX!

 

[CTgirl]

Dream, I've been feeling flu-ish on and off for two weeks now, so it could definitely be! FXd!

 

[steph1607]

Well I'm glad to hear your hubby's results aren't as bad as first thought Sunny. What are your next steps now?

Got a call back from the egg share coordinator today. All of my results bar one she was able to say are completely fine, there is just one (she may have said CSV but not convinced) that she needs a nurse to interpret tomorrow. I asked if I should be worried and she said not at all, it is simply that she is not a nurse and when those results come back they are never as simple as the other ones!

In other news, they have already matched me with someone... If my results are fine, the lead donor nurse will be back at work on Monday and will call the other lady then to ask if she wants to accept me based on my characteristics. I need to tell myself not to take it personally if she declines

If she accepts, she will need to go on the pill when her next cycle begins and whoever goes on it last (her in this case) needs to be on for a minimum of three weeks before treatment begins. So we are looking at end of September at the very earliest which is great because I would have had to ask for it to be pushed back to October or beyond anyway, based on my crazy September work schedule.

 

[White2993]

Hello

Ok so I am new to this forum also first time TTC! I am 5dpo and today I have had period type cramping! I'm so impatient and would love to know if I was pregnant or not! My partner says he doesn't think he has swimmers and he would be over the moon for me to fall pregnant!! I really am hoping for a positive result! I want to see his face

 

[CTgirl]

Welcome White! Exciting that you're in your TWW! It could be anything but I had spotting and mild cramping from around 7/8 dpo. Mine turned out to be implantation pain and bleeding but not everyone gets either and some get one but not the other. So what I'm trying to say is it could be your little one burrowing in. When are you going to test? I tested at 8, 9 and 10dpo and had my positive on 10dpo. But even if you're doesn't come out positive early on you don't need to give up hope until AF comes. Are you temping? I also had a temp dip around implantation. FX for you - keep us posted!

 

[White2993]

Thank you chick! I am very very tempted!! The waiting game is the worst ever! But I really am hoping that there is a little bean sprouting! My partner would be over the moon and I would love to give him the news! I think I will test on Monday which will then be 10dpo!

Thank you X

 

[tbfromlv]

I move out of my old place and in to my new place tomorrow! (Thursday for our time difference peeps!) it's been crazy. lol exciting though! This is our first home together. The house we have now, I bought before we had even met.

Went to the acupuncturist today. She checked out my chart and after feeling my pulse she told me I should ovulate in 4 days.. potentially 5 lol super specific but she also told me I was pregnant two days before I got a positive so maybe she's just that good! Hope so! Although I'd like to ovulate in like one day? Lol

Steph wow that is amazing you have a match and potentially going to have everything done by the end of the month! Ahh! There's no way she won't pick you. I can't wait to hear more!!

Dream so excited your chart looks wonderful!

 

[steph1607]

Haha TB, you're so sweet! We would have been matched based on physical traits and what other characteristics she wanted so I feel like it would be unusual for her to say no? But you never know I suppose. Like I say, she's not actually judging me exactly so I really must not take it to heart

I love the sound of your acupuncturist! At least by the time 4 or 5 days comes around, you and hubby will have had time to move in properly - what a way to spend your first nights in a new home...

Dream, TB is right, your chart is looking beautiful. When are you planning on testing?

White, welcome, fingers crossed this is your cycle! Out of interest, why would your husband think he has no swimmers?

 

[White2993]

Thank you! I was diagnosed last year with prolactosemia and have a tumour, and he thought he was the reason I wasn't falling pregnant and then we found out that my prolactin levels are 801! .. I'm taking bromocriptine and this will sound strange but before I had this issue I knew when I was ovulating as I would get pain and then it disappeared and then this month I had it! I really do hope it's a positive :-D

 

[SunnyBe]

Dream, I see that you marked your test as - today. It's still really early of course and you have an amazing looking chart. I hope you'll have some good news tomorrow

Ct, ahh your hubby sounds really sweet I'm sure it takes a bit of time to get used to the idea that you're actually pregnant.

Tb, congrats on the new place! Did you close really quickly? I thought it was only a couple of weeks ago when you said you found something you liked lol. We closed in 6 weeks and thought that was pretty quick Good luck with the move today.

That's so exciting Steph! I can't believe they already found a match. I'm sure the lady on the receiving end will be more than happy to accept Can't wait to hear all the details about what's next.

Welcome White! Sorry to hear about your prolactinoma, but it should be very manageable with the medication you're taking. Are you getting regular blood draws to check your prolactin levels? Do you monitor your cycles with taking your temperature or using OPK's? I'm sure that now that you know what the problem is you'll be pregnant in no time

 

[SunnyBe]

Oops, forgot about my own update! I asked the doctors office for a transvaginal ultrasound and asked if the doc recommended to do it around the beginning of my new cycle to check the antral follicle count as well, and they said it was up to me. So I'll try to schedule it around CD 2-5.

In the meantime, we'll email a couple of IVF clinics in Prague and see which one we like best. We have friends in Prague who're doctors and will also ask them to ask around to gauge the reputation of each of the clinics and doctors.

The IVF clinic we were referred to for the SA has pretty horrible reviews (mostly about the doctor being an asshole) so we weren't even considering them. Plus the fact that we're not really keen on spending 3-4 times more on treatment here in the US vs. going to Europe. We have plenty of miles to cover most of our flights and hotel stays anyway.

 

[White2993]

Sunnybe - to be honest for a while I haven't felt any ovulating or anything however this month I had ovulation pain, I have 2 ovulating trackers which are both telling me the same! And I have my bloods done every 6 months! I'm confused because I felt ovulation pain I'm kinda doing what any other would do and convince themselves .. also I've been having cramps, hot flushes, I know it's extremely early but my body wants salt! It's very strange but the pain is in my left ovary :-/

Thank you.

 

[Dream143r]

tb - how's did the move go? So exciting. Similar to you DH and I like a home that I bought before we were engaged or married. So it's kind of been like living in my space. We hope to sort things out and move into a new home we can call 'ours' soon.

I love your acupuncturist! Very specific. Although I agree 1 day is better.

I tested today BFN at 10dpo. Still have time though.

I made a Dr.'s appointment for tomorrow morning. I've had this very annoying acne issue going on for the past 6 months or so. My mom suggested today that it may be a side effect of imbalanced hormones. So I'm going to go see my doctor tomorrow at 11am and see what she thinks. I haven't seen her since starting the TTC journey. So I'll also let her know what's going on and see what she says.

 

[tbfromlv]

Hey all, the moving went great and I even have all of my kitchen unpacked and finished. Really all I have left is setting up the extra bedrooms and putting my clothes away lol although we want to paint so there is that too! No positive OPK yet but if my acupuncturist is right, I should get a positive tomorrow or Sunday. FX'd

Sunny- I am glad you have some next steps. What is the cost of IVF for you overseas? I know IVF here is ridiculous. I don't know how anyone affords it.

Dream- hows the testing coming?

Amber- hows everything going with you? When will you get bloods again?

Steph- Any word on your match?

 

[babylights]

Hi tb! I haven't been to this thread in ages and I'm just seeing your signature, I'm so sorry

 

[Dream143r]

10 and 11dpo were bfn. I didn't test this morning but may try again tomorrow.

So I went to see my doctor yesterday primarily because of this acne problem I've been having since coming off the pill last October. She said it could be a hormonal imbalance but because we are TTC she didn't want to give me anything for it. Due to them not really being safe during pregnancy.

She ordered me some bloodwork as well as a thyroid US and pelvic US (to check for PCOS). I did the bloodwork yesterday and the US I have an appointment on Thursday afternoon.

TB glad to hear you're getting settled in your new home!

 

[CTgirl]

Yay for the move TB! Glad you're already settling in. FX you O today or tomorrow!

Steph, I'm sure the possible recipient will choose you. Why wouldn't she?

Sunny, glad there are other options available to you.

Dream, nice temp dip and rise. Possible implantation dip? When is AF due? FX!!!

 

[Dream143r]

AF is due Tuesday for me.

Oh and my nose is still stuffy. No other symptoms tho. No cough, sore throat, fever thank goodness. Just this annoying stuffy nose all week!