TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[steph1607]

Hi Hopeful, I have also heard good things about the HSG. Mine was in February, but I don't ovulate on my own anyway, so that alone wouldn't have helped me.

Dream, sorry that AF got you. Onwards and upwards I love my fertility lube! We have one called Conceive Plus. We don't always use it but it's there if we want to. I don't use it with an applicator, we just use it like a normal lube.

Thanks for the well wishes girls, leaving work shortly so will update this evening. My temperature is looking much more normal! Goodness knows what happened yesterday, it was a little later than usual but still...

 

[Dream143r]

Thanks Steph - okay good.

I just ordered off Amazon. The applicator idea kinda grosses me out. Good to know you can just use it normally. lol

 

[tbfromlv]

Can't wait to hear about it Steph!

Dream- Sorry this wasn't your cycle. I also have the Concieve Plus. I just received it from Amazon. I bought it because I was supposed to start taking Clomid this cycle and heard it can dry out your CM. However, thanks to the ladies in here, I am going to ask for Femera instead so the lube will be to add some extra help

Babylights- did you do Femera CD 3-7 or 5-9?

 

[SunnyBe]

Hi all!

Steph, tell us all about your appointment! I hope you're ready to get back into the TTC game after waiting on the sidelines for the past few weeks

TB, ahhh we were just meant to be cycle buddies! Did you get the go ahead to use Femara instead of Clomid?

Dream, sorry AF came We've used Preseed the last 3 cycles as I was (am?) afraid that my CM was too acidic. Thanks for bringing it up because it reminded me I have to order a new one. Used it as a normal lube so far but I might try the applicators this cycle to see if it helps.

 

[tbfromlv]

Sunny it certainly looks that way! I haven't heard back from my doctor at, but from the way she had been talking, I doubt it will be a problem. And since she hasn't called back about CD3 as opposed to CD 5, I will just take it CD 4 when I go see her lol

 

[babylights]

tb I used Femara CD 3-7. I have such a good feeling for you this cycle!!!

 

[tbfromlv]

Ok so I'm a little annoyed.. I got a call back from my doctors nurse and she is sending in a prescription for clomid. She said that's what my doctor prefers. Ugh she did say she wanted me to do CD 5-9 and I'll see her On CD 4, so maybe I can explain to her why I preferred Femera. Idk I'm a little frustrated.

 

[SunnyBe]

Ugh that sucks. But I'm sure that it'll be fine once you talk to her. It probably just slipped her mind

 

[tbfromlv]

Ok so doctor said she doesn't think I have a lining issue based on what she saw at surgery so the last cycle could have been a fluke since I didn't ovulate until CD 70. So she is going to go ahead and have me try clomid this cycle. I'm still very optimistic and hopeful. I've been on PubMed and couldn't find anything about clomid being bad endo, just message boards so, idk. I'm choosing to be positive and excited about this because I think if we think too negatively, we get negative results! She also is having me take progesterone after I ovulate to stop my early spotting. I'll have a CD 21 test as well to confirm O. Oh and then acupuncturist tomorrow!

Amber have you tested?!
Ladies in the 2ww, how's it going?

Steph- what's going on, we didn't hear back about your appointment! Hope everything went well!

 

[AmberR]

Tb- I hope clomid works for you!

12dpo tomorrow and thinking I might test... but I don't know. Kind of want to wait until Saturday. I have been feeling kind of crampy today so think AF is on the way on a happy note I started day shift after 6 years on nights

 

[steph1607]

Good news about the day shifts Amber! That will probably do good things to your body in general I think!

TB, fingers crossed for your Clomid cycle. Hope your side effects are minimal

AFM, sorry I didn't update, I haven't been in a very good place- it's a bit of an essay, I updated it in my journal yesterday (probably a few posts back now). Or I can copy and paste it here later when I'm on a better computer!

 

[SunnyBe]

Oh Steph I'm so glad you're going for a second opinion. I can't believe how easily your doctor basically gave up and suggest the things he suggested. It's ridiculous really! I'm absolutely positive you'll get that BFP, you just need to find the right doctor to work with. Hang in there dear!

 

[SunnyBe]

Amber, woohoo for day shifts! Did you test yet? Can't wait

TB, lots of women have success with Clomid, and if you don't have a lining issue to worry about, I think you're all set!! You can always switch to Femara if Clomid doesn't do the trick. I do have really high hopes for you though, so don't you let me down

AFM, not much to report. AF is winding down and I'm not really sure if I should count it as low flow or as spotting on a day like today when there's just so little. Day one was really heavy with lots of clots (yuck!) and I always wonder if that means anything, but hope it means that my lining was thick enough.

 

[steph1607]

Thanks Sunny

 

[tbfromlv]

Steph- I just read all about your appointment. I can only imagine the heartbreak hearing that from the doc but I agree with sunny, I'm glad you're going for a second opinion. There's so many things that you can do before jumping to IVF and you should be treated as an individual with individual needs, not as a one-size-fits-all subject! I just know you are going to leave the next appointment feeling more optimistic!

Sunny- every time I see clots I think the same thing. I'm going to go with nice and thick lining!!
I'm feeling very excited for this cycle. I went to the acupuncturist today. This lady has been very successful with pcos and endo patients but is also in support of the western medicine (modern) too. The needles surprisingly were hardly noticeable. She made me feel super good about this process too. She said I came at the perfect time in my cycle. I will see her again next week and She told me that if I don't ovulate with clomid by cycle day 14, I am to take this "natural clomid" herb she makes that should give it that last push. It was funny because she was like eastern, western whatever else we are going to make this happen! She likes to work hand in hand with my ob so that was really cool.

Amber- excited to see your test!!

 

[Dream143r]

Hey Ladies
AF is over, woo hoo. I'm waiting for my new opks to arrive in the mail. Anyone got any BD strategies for this cycle?

We're going to try to BD every other day until Peak then everyday until confirmed O. Which for my typically is 2 days after peak.

FX

Somebody post some test pics already! lol

 

[tbfromlv]

Dream, that is the same plan we have. Got some Concieve Easy (like preseed) just for the extra help lol Do you use the digital opks? I just use the ic wondfos. I'm ready to give in to my POAS addiction soon hehe

 

[SunnyBe]

Tb, that sounds amazing! I'm glad you found someone that is in favor of both eastern and western medicine. I'm so excited for this cycle and have complete faith in a positive outcome. The other months of trying didn't really count because of the endo and blocked tube so in a way, this is the first real chance you have for getting that BFP

Dream, when do you usually O? Our BD "schedule" is similar. Already looking forward to it lol

 

[AmberR]

Tb- It sounds like you have a wonderful doctor and acupuncturist! So awesome that they work together!

Steph- I'm so sorry that you are having trouble with your doctor. Hope you are able to get a second opinion soon!

Jmack- haven't heard from you in a while, how are you doing?


I'm 13 dpo today. I think I got a squinter or an evap on a wondfo IC this morning. I don't know for sure because I have never used these tests before but I have never gotten even a hint of a line in the past. I can't seem to figure out how to post a pic though. I'm on my computer and it gives me any option to insert an image but it needs a URL? I will test again tomorrow- If anyone can tell me how to post a pic I will try!

 

[SunnyBe]

Omg Amber, that's so exciting. I hope it's the start of a nice BFP

To upload a picture, I think you first need to upload it to a host (like photobucket or tinypic). Take the URL of the uploaded picture and paste it into the "Insert Image" spot. That should work. Can't wait to see pics