Hi everyone,
I just wanted to give you a quick update. Unfortunately, I won't be joining the preggo group this month. AF came on Tuesday and so I'm on to cycle 10.
However, on Monday, DH and I visited the RE that rosababy recommended and liked him a lot. It's a small practice, so there's just one doctor there. We found out DH's count was actually on the low side, in addition to motility and morphology (I guess it happens a lot with men who have occupations where they sit a lot, especially in the computer technology field, which is DH's field). So as I mentioned earlier, he's got male prenatals he's been taking and various changes he's been making - getting up and moving around at work, no alcohol, no hot showers, no laptop on the lap (he always puts a pillow under the laptop anyways), only boxers (he doesn't wear briefs anyways). He has a follow-up test on March 7.
So now we're moving on to doing some testing for me (I know we still have some months before we hit the one-year mark, but insurance covers it, so we said now is just as good a time as any). I went yesterday to have another thyroid test (RE's are more exact with the numbers than regular endocrinologists) and next week I have an HSG, Sonohysterogram and Endometrial Biopsy, and a Hysteroscopy scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and an exam/sonogram/cervical cultures scheduled for the 27th.
I also have to make some slight changes to my diet - cut out most carbs (can still do whole wheat pasta and bread, brown rice, quinoa, oatmeal - stuff like that) and sugar (none in my coffee, need to eat less sugary fruit like berries, green apples, etc.) I haven't had alcohol since Christmas, so no need to worry about that. The doc said that cutting carbs might help lengthen my cycle. He said I can keep going with prenatals and B-Complex, but to cut out the Evening Primrose Oil because of the estrogen. I can keep exercising, but can't do anything high impact.
I'm a little nervous, but having my loving and supportive DH and parents help. And the fact that rosababy and DH have been through all helps us a lot too, because I have a better idea of what to expect. I have to admit, I felt fine after the appt., but felt quite sad yesterday and a bit worried because our insurance only covers testing, not IVF or IUI if we get there - but as DH pointed out, we could very well get through these tests and DH's boys could improve and we could get pregnant naturally (the doc even said to keep trying). But if not, it's okay too. We're going to open another bank account and try to put money in each paycheck to cover it (and if we don't need it, it's an instant baby fund). So I'm feeling much better about it today.
I hope everyone is doing well! Thank you for your friendship and support! Wishing you all
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ADDITION - one thing I forgot to mention when I first posted this is the RE said I no longer have to chart my BBT or CM. Kind of excited about this! So no more time spent on Fertility Friend analyzing my charts!
But I'm glad you're keeping your chin up and let's hope that next month is your month 
I'm sorry you're not feeling too great, I hope that your excitement works as an antidote and you feel better in no time!
Boobs are not sore, but slightly painful to touch. Craving for tart candies from past couple of days, though I've always hated anything with a tart taste.
but I'm hoping that's a positive sign. Just trying to keep my chin up and praying for a positive scan on Tuesday.
hello kitty and welcome!
on a pregnancy test next!
It's interesting that you look like you'll be o-ing early despite the BBT, it just goes to show that we shouldn't put all of our faith in our tracking methods. Sometimes our bodies just do what they want to do, despite our best efforts!
