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

[Katikins612]

I find it very intersting you are all mentioning the lack of EWCM. I also tend to be on the dry side. Have not thought about the evening primerose oil, but will definitly look into it. Is it safe to combine this with the prenatal vitamins? Also, do you take this every day, or only between AF and Ovulation?

Flou, try not to get too down. The one year mark is only a stat based on averages. Not everyone falls in the "average". So what if it takes a little longer! Stay positive.

 

[sandoval_star]

The evening primrose is totally safe to take with prenatals , I did a lot of reading up on it before taking it. Also, you only take it from af until ov then stop (or apparently you can switch to flax seed oil between ov and af, although I'm not clued up on the benefits of flax seed oil!). I'm just going to stop taking the epo once I reach ov.

 

[treasured]

Hello Girls! This is my FIRST ever post on here, although I have been reading the forums for 5 months now . I had my implant removed at the end of october and have been TTC since then with no luck! Did a test today at 7dpo and convinced myself I could see the faintest of lines! But now when I look I am wondering if I have just imagined it . Will try again in a few days! Good luck to everyone !!! x

 

[LuluSS]

I am sorry flou

I will probably get AF this week as well, or next week. I still can't tell when I ovulate, if I even do.
Also, the past 2 cycles I have gotten no PMS symptoms. No sore boobs, bloating, etc. Ugh mu body likes playing tricks on me.

Have been testing since yesterday and both BFN's

 

[snowflakes120]

Lulu - Sorry about the BFN.

Flou - Hugs hun. Stupid witch.

Treasured - Welcome!

Well ladies, I am back from my new OBGYN appt. Talk about a world of difference. This OBGYN spent 45 minutes talking with me about everything. He knew exactly what he was talking about. Went over my charts with a fine tooth comb which he said I got an A+ on and said multiple times that my charts are very consistent and some of the best. He did diagnose me with Luteal Phase Defect just as I suspected that I have.

He gave me the option of either Clomid or the Progesterone. Which I found to be a tough decision. Since I am already CD12 it is too late for the Clomid this cycle. What I decided was that I will do the progesterone this cycle. I have Crinone to help and am scared to bring the RX in to see how much my co-pay is though. It's going to be either $60 or $100. Ouch. Then I have to go into his office before CD5 to get checked for cysts and then I will go to the Clomid and drop the progesterone. I felt the Clomid was a better as it will address both an ovulation or LPD issue and should be cheaper than the progesterone. I hope I made the right choice.

 

[LuluSS]

Snowflakes - Sorry about your LP defect. But that is good that you seem like you have a plan for it. I would definitely try out the progesterone this cycle and then Clomid next cycle.

So I just found out that the SA sample that my DH dropped off last Friday never was tested on because the lab tech's "dropped" it. UUUUGGGHHHH. So now he has to go in a do another one. It is so annoying! Just our luck....

 

[new wifey 83]

hi guys the got me again today hoping for a normal period after a weird one last month

 

[MommyDream]

Hi again everyone! it's been a while since I've written in this thread...

My FS is recommending I try clomid next cycle... I have an appointment next Friday and I might take progesterone then to start my next cycle... EEEk!

Sorry to hear about AF new wifey...

LuluSS - that is horrible! My DH was extremely stressed not knowing the results of his SA... they came back all clear but he was very concerned with his "manliness" at stake.. haha

 

[Katikins612]

I can't believe they "dropped" the sample. I do have a question though...at what point did you decide to consult with a fertility specialist? Was it a dual appointment for you and DH? I'm just wondering how long we should wait before contacting someone...and potentially what is in store for the initial appt. Thank you!

Snowflakes - Sorry about your LP defect. But that is good that you seem like you have a plan for it. I would definitely try out the progesterone this cycle and then Clomid next cycle.

So I just found out that the SA sample that my DH dropped off last Friday never was tested on because the lab tech's "dropped" it. UUUUGGGHHHH. So now he has to go in a do another one. It is so annoying! Just our luck....

 

[snowflakes120]

Oh lulu - I am so sorry that they dropped his sample - that sucks - I know he didn't like it and you have to abstain for 3 days before.

Hey there Mommy - If AF shows this cycle - I start Clomid too!

New wifey - Hugs for AF. Booooo!

Girls - Can I ask a favor? Can I get a chart stalk - do you think I already OV'd? I think I OV'd yesterday - CD12!! I got a mini temp raise today - not as much as usual. This is super early for me - I usually don't OV til CD16 - the earliest I have ever OV'd was CD13 and that was when I got PG. I got a super positive OPK yesterday. When I enter in 3 fake temps for Fri, Sat and Sun, FF gives me cross hairs for yesterday - but you never can trust FF sometimes. I guess the Vitex did exactly what I wanted it to do - move my OV forward. Thankfully, we got all our BDing bases covered in case I did OV CD12 but I'm still going to attack him tonight in case it's today!!

 

[LuluSS]

Sorry that AF showed newwifey

Snowflakes - you definitely could have O'd yesterday. But it is hard to tell for sure unless you see a temp shift.

So we re-did the SA yesterday. Since both me and DH are sick, we have DTD for 4 dayws anyways so it was best to get it out of the way. DH was not happy about it though. So I decided I would "help" him this time. He was happy about that.

Ugh. I am such a POAS addict! I tested again this morning. BFN. And I have bad cramps too so looks like AF will be here any day now

 

[LuluSS]

Ok, so now I am having really bad cramps. They are almost like AF cramps (which are really really bad for me). But now the pain is in my lower back and in my hips. I took 800mg of ibuprofen over an hour ago and it did not help. With AF, it does help. I don't know. Maybe I should go to the doctors. I am only on CD22! I don't think it is AF. Ugh.

 

[trgirl308]

Lulu, hope everything is ok. I can't believe they dropped the sample.. can't imagine that being fun to clean up for someone else...

DH and I were talking and he would be ok to get an SA done this summer, once we hit the one year mark. I know that we are super busy and so it is possible that we aren't getting pregnant because of stress, but I would like to rule anything out so we aren't just wasting our time. Then DH started talking about our 'timing', we pretty much dtd every two days and I don't chart or anything, but I have very regular cycles so we are bound to hit the day of or right before anyways... but DH was saying that I should get more precise. I said well I could temp but that requires getting up at the same time everyday and frankly I don't think adding work to this will help and it will make our already joyful sex life feel even more like work. I think it is cute that he wants a baby and he is involved in the process, but he doesn't really get just how much work it could be. Hopefully it'll work soon so I don't have to resort to any of that...

 

[LuluSS]

Yeah, getting a SA is the easiest test to get....but DH's don't like it lol.

Mine was totally fine with it, until the day of the test. Then he freaked out. Also, he freaked out yesterday too saying he didn't want to do it until NEXT Friday. I said hello no! LOL. So then he said if I wanted him to do the sample then I have to help him out. I didn't mind at all....as long as I got the damn sample! HAHAHAHA.

If you have somewhat regular cycles, then temping is awesome. But if you don't, then temping will frustrate you.

Just wanted to warn you, that if your DH freaks out the day of the SA, don't worry. DH's get nervous about stuff like this too. You just have to reassure them

 

[LuluSS]

Ok, so my pain is still here. I made a doctor's appointment this afternoon. I decided to go to the OBGYN department though since they will probably do an ultrasound. The pain is mostly in my lower back with some of it in the front. It is a burning sensation. Even when I get my horrible menstrual cramps, the ibuprofen 800 takes the pain away. But for this, the pain is still here. Makes me wonder what the pain would be like if I didn't take the meds

 

[sandoval_star]

Lulu, that doesn't sound good! Definitely best getting it checked out as you sound like you're in a lot of pain, you poor thing.

trgirl, my dh has a SA kit in his drawer and has done for the past 3 weeks. I keep nagging him to do it and he always has an excuse. I don't think he's keen plus he thinks I'm over-reacting with tests and stuff as he believes it just takes time. I'm going to make him do it next week.

Snowflakes, what you thinking about ov? You think it's definitely happened? Hope so - 2ww time, yay! I don't temp so I wouldn't be much good looking at your chart. I mean, I've looked at my temps some months before and after ov just to check I'm ov'ing and I do seem to be, but my working pattern is all over the place so it wouldn't work for me all the time. I'm not sure what all the terms (like crosshairs) etc mean

Just waiting to ov over here girls - 5 days to go, which means the party starts tonight!!

 

[pennylane2]

for us, it has been five months but we have only really had three chances to conceive because my af decided not to show up in december or january. incredibly frustrating. yesterday, i received news of two friends who have conceived. i have started looking into adoption. for some reason, it depresses me to look into adoption, but i need something to look forward to. my hope is slipping.

 

[new wifey 83]

Lulu hope your ok

 

[LuluSS]

Thanks everyone. Got back from the doctor's and got no answers

He thought maybe a bladder infection, but the urine analysis came back normal. Then I got blood drawn for a blood count. Should get those results any minute now. He didn't even do an U/S. He said if the pain doesn't go away after 24 hours....to go to urgent care or the emergency room. So I am still clueless and still in pain

 

[trgirl308]

Pennylane. Do you know why your af didn't show? There are a lot of options before adoption, have you spoken to your doctor?