TTC for 6+ months? *20 bfp's and counting!*

[LuluSS]

I am on CD25. For the past year, my cycles have been anywhere from 26-38 days. The past three cycles have been 27-28 days though. Now I am on track for another longer cycle.

I agree, we can stick together and hopefully we can all get our BFP around the same time!

 

[LuluSS]

ThinkPositiv: High testosterone is usually a sign of PCOS. Symptons of high testosterone are over weight, acne, loss of hair, facial hair, and increased sex drive. I have NONE of these symptoms except for increased sex drive and mild acne. But my ultrasound didn't show any sign of PCOS either, so who knows where my high testosterone levels are coming from.

Also, DH doesn't have a high sex drive. In fact, it always seems like he doesn't want to BD around ovulation. Last night we got in a fight, but I still got him to BD lol.

I am starting to learn that men are very sensitive when it comes to sex. My DH told me this. He told me that he can't get it "up" whenever he wants. I never thought that was the case with men! LOL. So that is why I am going to start relaxing about TTC. And try more fun things with DH!

 

[sandoval_star]

Lulu - We have been using opk's, tried preseed, and bd'ing every other day. Can't temp as my shift patterns are crazy! I'm also taking supplements as recommended by my doctor. He also did a blood test for me and said I'm ovulating normally and everything seems ok. Arghh - so why no ?! I've spoke to dh about maybe getting his sperm checked and he seems ok with it, but not thrilled!

ThinkPositiv - Welcome! So sorry to hear about your mc, what a horrible thing to go through. I'm currently on cycle day 1, ready to go for the new cycle! And I hear ya about the oh getting anxiety - mine has struggled with the idea of 'planned' sex and at times has even said he doesn't want to. They don't understand!! And yeah, lets all stick together - we all totally seem to be on the same page!

 

[LuluSS]

Definitely have DH get an SA done!

My DH is totally fine with it. He doesn't mind at all. He even has a 12 year old son from previous relationship. But we know how things can change. We will probably have him get one done when we first see an RE.

Have you guys heard of the honey and cinnamon technique? I want to try it!

 

[sandoval_star]

Definitely have DH get an SA done!

My DH is totally fine with it. He doesn't mind at all. He even has a 12 year old son from previous relationship. But we know how things can change. We will probably have him get one done when we first see an RE.

Have you guys heard of the honey and cinnamon technique? I want to try it!

Haha, I forgot about the honey cinnamon one - tried that too! It's apparently Manuka honey that helps (as long as it has an activity rating of at least +10, which relates to the level of antibacterial properties it has). I tried drinking it in green tea twice a day with some cinnamon sprinkled on top. It was just this past cycle I tried it so might do it again this time. The honey is really expensive though!

Great chatting with you girls tonight, hope to stay in touch and up-to-date with all your progress. Bed time for me - it's late here! Night x

 

[new wifey 83]

whats the honey and cinnemon one??

 

[ThinkPositiv]

so glad to have others to talk too!

sandoval - yeah, the idea of planned sex i think is a bit much for men....for us i think it is different....its not our performance that is key!

lulu - thanks for explaining the high testosterone to me...i had no idea. did you doctor give you any indication of other reasons why of if it could interfere with your fertility? it sounds like it is the side effects of high testosterone that affect fertility....which you have none (other than the high sex drive which is great when TTC!!).

 

[LuluSS]

No, I am pretty irritated with the nurse too. I am getting a second opinion soon. All she said (in an email) was something along the lines of: my scan was normal, to get rid of severe menstrual pains take BCP. If serious about TTC then try for a year then see specialist. Follow up with high testosterone levels. WTF? So I emailed her back asking her what else causes high testosterone and how can I reduce it besides BCP. Also, the first thing she though I had was endometriosis because the reason I even went to the doctor's in the first place was because my periods are severely painful (always have been).

I do know that having high testosterone can also increase the chance of MC and preterm labor. Ugh!

If I don't hear back from her this week, I am going to set up an appointment with another doctor.

 

[LuluSS]

whats the honey and cinnemon one??

You are supposed to take a spoonful of honey, sprinked with cinnamon, once a day. I haven't tried it yet! If I get a BFN this cycle, then I will try it the next cycle!

 

[Hellokitty20]

Alright ladies I need some help! last night I had light pink spotting and cramping so I was convinced AF had caught up with me ..But then I wake up this morning and nothing! no spotting, no blood, no cramps! Very confused.. this happen to any of you before??? Any ideas for me??

 

[LuluSS]

Alright ladies I need some help! last night I had light pink spotting and cramping so I was convinced AF had caught up with me ..But then I wake up this morning and nothing! no spotting, no blood, no cramps! Very confused.. this happen to any of you before??? Any ideas for me??

How many DPO are you??? Maybe implantation bleeding!?

 

[LuluSS]

Woohooo! Had a positive OPK last night! It worked out perfectly. I will ovulate today and me and DH DTD everyday this week! We will also BD tonight and tomorrow too....6 days in a row! That is a record for us lol.

I am trying to stay positive and feel hopeful for this cycle!

 

[ThinkPositiv]

Woohooo! Had a positive OPK last night! It worked out perfectly. I will ovulate today and me and DH DTD everyday this week! We will also BD tonight and tomorrow too....6 days in a row! That is a record for us lol.

I am trying to stay positive and feel hopeful for this cycle!

I am super excited for you! I would be lying if I didnt also tell you that I was a little jelous that you can get your man in bed 6 days in a row! I would die a happy women if I could get my hubby in bed 2 days in a row! This has to be your cycle - I mean, you have the entire world of sperm army waiting for that egg right now! But if it isnt, you didnt go down not trying! Wooot woot!!!

 

[ThinkPositiv]

Alright ladies I need some help! last night I had light pink spotting and cramping so I was convinced AF had caught up with me ..But then I wake up this morning and nothing! no spotting, no blood, no cramps! Very confused.. this happen to any of you before??? Any ideas for me??

i would think possinly implantation bleeding or spotting?

 

[Hellokitty20]

Devastated! The just showed up full force! But im relieved i know now and the wait is over so i can start figuring out when we can start trying again.. gonna start trying to be more positive about this whole process!

 

[new wifey 83]

whats the honey and cinnemon one??

You are supposed to take a spoonful of honey, sprinked with cinnamon, once a day. I haven't tried it yet! If I get a BFN this cycle, then I will try it the next cycle!

ok will give that a try too!!cant hurt i guess!!

 

[new wifey 83]

Devastated! The just showed up full force! But im relieved i know now and the wait is over so i can start figuring out when we can start trying again.. gonna start trying to be more positive about this whole process!

ah ur way xx

 

[new wifey 83]

Woohooo! Had a positive OPK last night! It worked out perfectly. I will ovulate today and me and DH DTD everyday this week! We will also BD tonight and tomorrow too....6 days in a row! That is a record for us lol.

I am trying to stay positive and feel hopeful for this cycle!

happy

 

[LuluSS]

I am super excited for you! I would be lying if I didnt also tell you that I was a little jelous that you can get your man in bed 6 days in a row! I would die a happy women if I could get my hubby in bed 2 days in a row! This has to be your cycle - I mean, you have the entire world of sperm army waiting for that egg right now! But if it isnt, you didnt go down not trying! Wooot woot!!!

Trust me, it is a MIRRACLE that I was able to get DH to DTD 4 days in a row so far. Basically, I just had to rape him...haha just kidding. I told him to lie there and I will do all the work.

Tonight DH should be well rested though because he works four 10's....so he has every Friday through Sunday off. We might have to BD tonight, tomorrow night and Sunday night though because my temps still haven't risen so not sure if O is today or tomorrow!

 

[LuluSS]

Devastated! The just showed up full force! But im relieved i know now and the wait is over so i can start figuring out when we can start trying again.. gonna start trying to be more positive about this whole process!

So sorry. But now it is a new cycle and you can try new things! I suggest temping if you don't already.

Also, I am trying a positive approach as well!