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

[cntrygrl]

Keep your head up Snowflake. Easier said than done when it's not you I know. Trust me I didn't think it would be taking me this long to get pregnant either. I come from a very fertile family. I'm glad I have the ladies on all my boards to talk to and share the adventure with though.

 

[snowflakes120]

Well maybe they are implantation cramps. Hope AF doesn't show and you get your BFP! I too come from a very fertile family!!

I've been meaning to ask you - what part of NY do you live in? I grew up in a suburb of Niagara Falls/Buffalo area.

 

[flou]

My doc appt went well. He was very reassuring and said it is more common than you think to have probs conceiving but that doesnt mean anything is wrong. The doc wants me to repeat cd21 bloods and have them done for two consecutive months to see whether im ovulating regularly. DH is having 2 SA done. The doc gave us some pots so they can be done at home, much to my DHs relief! We just need to phone the clinic tomorrow to arrange an appointment to drop off the sample. Hopefully we will be able to do it next week, and then get the second one done in a few more weeks. After both SAs and blood tests are done we are to go back to the docs. Hopefully i may be pg by then and we might not need the follow up appt but if not least we are moving forward.

 

[cntrygrl]

Snowflake--I live along the other side of NY about an hour or so north of Albany.

Flou-- That's great to hear about the Dr. getting answers that you need is always good. It does seem to be the norm for couples to have issues conceiving. Unless we're 15 or on welfare.

 

[snowflakes120]

Flou - So happy to hear that you have a plan! It sounds great!

cntrygrl - Awe got ya. My sister went to College in Plattsburgh. I went and visited her a lot while she was there. We also went to Saratoga a few times a year to visit some friends. Beautiful up there in the Adk.

 

[HopeforFuture]

Katikins - Tomorrow's the big day! Thinking good thoughts.

cntrygrl - Did you test today?

Flou - Good luck today at your appt. Update when you can on what they said!!

New Wifey - How ya feeling? Any new Sx's?

Hope all are doing well!!

Not much going on with me. I think I finally OV'd for this cycle - had a small temp raise this AM. This is the latest I have ever OV'd and I have like 16 charts!! I don't know what to think of it and then with a small raise - it makes me think I didn't have a strong OV... I guess we'll see what my Progesterone level is next week.

I'm kinda having a hard time accepting the fact that we are going to a Specialist for my issues. It's a bit disappointing and can't believe that things have turned out they way they have. It just seems so real now having to go and face all the issues I have but I guess I need the TTC help. Just can't believe that this is our journey!! I figured it would be so easy and I'd get knocked up right away... I bet I will feel better about the situation after the appt (7/23) with a new plan in hand. Ya know?

I think it will be great when you have a plan to follow - it will hopefully feel like you are moving closer to achieving that BFP!

I found it difficult accepting help from my GP too. The next step for me is an ultrasound and I've yet not plucked up the courage to go back and get it organised. It's scary things have gone this far. But I know that when I have answers and a plan, no matter if I have any issues or not, I will feel better.

I come from a super-fertile family as does DH - we can't believe we are in this situation.

 

[Katikins612]

Snowflakes - You will feel alot better once you see a specialist. I know it's hard to accept that it has actually come down to that, but if it means you will be one step closer to having your little one its all worth it.

Flou - Glad to hear your Dr's appt went well. It sounds like you are on a good path. Hopefully you are lucky and concieve before it gets to the crazy stuff!

Hope - Nothing to worry about the ultrasound. I had both the internal one (during AF), and an HSG, and they were no problem at all.

Countrygirl - Keep us posted. I have my fingers x'd for you!

New Wifey - How are you feeling these days?

Tomorrow I have to race my hubby's "sample" to the Drs within one hour. Hopefully I don't get pulled over for speeding...THAT would be really embarrassing to explain.

 

[HopeforFuture]

Snowflakes - You will feel alot better once you see a specialist. I know it's hard to accept that it has actually come down to that, but if it means you will be one step closer to having your little one its all worth it.

Flou - Glad to hear your Dr's appt went well. It sounds like you are on a good path. Hopefully you are lucky and concieve before it gets to the crazy stuff!

Hope - Nothing to worry about the ultrasound. I had both the internal one (during AF), and an HSG, and they were no problem at all.

Countrygirl - Keep us posted. I have my fingers x'd for you!

New Wifey - How are you feeling these days?

Tomorrow I have to race my hubby's "sample" to the Drs within one hour. Hopefully I don't get pulled over for speeding...THAT would be really embarrassing to explain.

Thanks Katikins - I found out my doctor's on holiday for 3 weeks from today and I really want to see him personally to get this organised, so I'm going to have to wait. Maybe that's for the best - I'm currently on CD15 with no sign of O yet, probably because I've been ill twice in the last 2 weeks. I will either have a lovely BFP or AF by then, so will know whether or not yet another cycle's come and gone or whether I can

Been there, done that with the 'sample' - I developed gastroenteritis on that day but hid it from DH so as not to 'put him off'.
I only told him I was so ill when we were half way to the hospital. We got there with no 'mishaps' though. Good luck to you!

 

[cntrygrl]

Lol Katikins... "I'm sorry officer I'm in a hurry my husbands sperm need to make it to the hospital"

 

[cntrygrl]

Flou - So happy to hear that you have a plan! It sounds great!

cntrygrl - Awe got ya. My sister went to College in Plattsburgh. I went and visited her a lot while she was there. We also went to Saratoga a few times a year to visit some friends. Beautiful up there in the Adk.

My DH went to Plattsburgh also. Saratoga is fun once the race track is open and the clubs/bars are nice also.

 

[cntrygrl]

Haven't tested yet ladies I'm still holding out. The boobs are still sore, the slight back ache has gone away as has the cramping. I may test Monday, but still afraid of seeing the BFN.

 

[flou]

Good luck cntry girl. Fx'd for a bfp! Keep us posted.

 

[new wifey 83]

My doc appt went well. He was very reassuring and said it is more common than you think to have probs conceiving but that doesnt mean anything is wrong. The doc wants me to repeat cd21 bloods and have them done for two consecutive months to see whether im ovulating regularly. DH is having 2 SA done. The doc gave us some pots so they can be done at home, much to my DHs relief! We just need to phone the clinic tomorrow to arrange an appointment to drop off the sample. Hopefully we will be able to do it next week, and then get the second one done in a few more weeks. After both SAs and blood tests are done we are to go back to the docs. Hopefully i may be pg by then and we might not need the follow up appt but if not least we are moving forward.

that sounds great chick please god all will be good! xx

 

[new wifey 83]

Haven't tested yet ladies I'm still holding out. The boobs are still sore, the slight back ache has gone away as has the cramping. I may test Monday, but still afraid of seeing the BFN.

FXD for you xx

 

[new wifey 83]

Katikins - Tomorrow's the big day! Thinking good thoughts.

cntrygrl - Did you test today?

Flou - Good luck today at your appt. Update when you can on what they said!!

New Wifey - How ya feeling? Any new Sx's?

Hope all are doing well!!

Not much going on with me. I think I finally OV'd for this cycle - had a small temp raise this AM. This is the latest I have ever OV'd and I have like 16 charts!! I don't know what to think of it and then with a small raise - it makes me think I didn't have a strong OV... I guess we'll see what my Progesterone level is next week.

I'm kinda having a hard time accepting the fact that we are going to a Specialist for my issues. It's a bit disappointing and can't believe that things have turned out they way they have. It just seems so real now having to go and face all the issues I have but I guess I need the TTC help. Just can't believe that this is our journey!! I figured it would be so easy and I'd get knocked up right away... I bet I will feel better about the situation after the appt (7/23) with a new plan in hand. Ya know?

hope all goes well on the 23rd xx its a step in the right direction

 

[new wifey 83]

Katikins, dh and I have been given the exact same news based on dh's sa results. We also felt devastated at first, however we've managed to see the positive side of it now in that we know what the problem is. You never know, the urologist might find out what is causing dh's problem and be able to help. Dh and I are getting ready to start icsi asap, just waiting on documents etc coming in. It will take time, but I hope you both start to feel more positive about the situation soon, and I'm here if you need to vent x

how you doing chick?

 

[new wifey 83]

ATM so far so good had a cramp yesterday it wasnt bad but i panicked and went to the emergency room.the midwife reckoned it was stretching or wind but scanned me anyway and i got to see the pregnancy sac and yolk sac all looked ok for 5 weeks she said.ive another scan on the 24th of july so hoping and praying they will see a heartbeat xx

 

[OperationBbyO]

Snowflake! My appointment buddy!! Are you counting down to the 23? I know I am. We got the results from DH's first SA today and they were awful. They even checked the "Poor Prognosis" box which has this big thing about needing medical assistance with a SA like his. Bleh.

I also started spotting at 6 dpo this cycle. I am soooooo over this whole TTC this month!!!

 

[flou]

ATM so far so good had a cramp yesterday it wasnt bad but i panicked and went to the emergency room.the midwife reckoned it was stretching or wind but scanned me anyway and i got to see the pregnancy sac and yolk sac all looked ok for 5 weeks she said.ive another scan on the 24th of july so hoping and praying they will see a heartbeat xx

Good luck!

 

[sandoval_star]

Hey new wifey, I'm doing good hun! Just waiting for a date for our fertility tests then we'll get our treatment started. We're going on holiday in September so hoping to start ivf soon after returning. Glad all is ok with you, and that was great you got a scan just to make sure. Hopefully the worry will ease the further into your pregnancy you get x