Any other DISers trying to concieve? Reread OP for the QOTD!

[Jen_in_NH]

Wow, what a rough couple of days around here. I'm sorry everyone.

This is when I know TTC is getting a bit much - DH and I actually have a schedule for the next 10 days (since I have no idea whn I actually O) for when we have to BD. Romantic, huh? He's afraid I'll write it on the calendar next

 

[helenabear]

Jen, I shouldn't smile at your last comment, but I did... been there and done that, though my DH wasn't aware of what I was doing at the time

Denae, I feel for your friend. If I were younger I am sure I would be willing to try again eventually. However knowing I have a 1 in 3 chance of a repeat of HELLP, neither Luis nor I are jumping to have another child. Considering they were worried about me dying since my levels tanked so low, it's not something we want to risk. Granted that is a 1 in 3 chance only, but considering HELLP only affects .2% of all pregnancies in the first place, I don't like the odds Luis really doesn't like them at all either.
I admit, physically I would do it all again. Emotionally, it all killed me. Losing the first pregnancy really ate at me more than I realized it ever would. Made me far too nervous with Dom.

 

[skuttle]

Elaine, I can only imagine how scarey that must have been. I don't think I'd be too anxious to try again if I was in your shoes!

Denae, You can have my AF!

AF actually still hasn't arrived. No more spotting since noon on Tuesday. Today is CD28.

 

[skuttle]

Beth, I hope you get great news today.

 

[mickeyboat]

Denae, I feel for your friend. If I were younger I am sure I would be willing to try again eventually. However knowing I have a 1 in 3 chance of a repeat of HELLP, neither Luis nor I are jumping to have another child. Considering they were worried about me dying since my levels tanked so low, it's not something we want to risk. Granted that is a 1 in 3 chance only, but considering HELLP only affects .2% of all pregnancies in the first place, I don't like the odds Luis really doesn't like them at all either.
I admit, physically I would do it all again. Emotionally, it all killed me. Losing the first pregnancy really ate at me more than I realized it ever would. Made me far too nervous with Dom.

My friend has Lupus and had HELLP with an emergency c-section. I guess the whole ordeal was incredibly frightening.

Allison, did you test? I really will take your AF, cramps and all.

Beth - any more news on your beta?

Jen - DH and I had to BD 12 hours after the hcg injection - which made it about 6AM. He was not happy.

Denae

 

[GypsySue]

They drew blood this morning, so I should know this afternoon. I just don't have a good feeling.

 

[helenabear]

Beth my fingers are crossed for you

Denae, fortunately I didn't realize how scary it all was until it was over. The doctors and nurses took such good care of me that I never feared, which is a good thing. It still scares me now when I think about it though. I am sorry your friend had such a scary time. The docs actually opted for a suction delivery over c-section because they were afraid I would bleed out if they did surgery. That's when I had my first clue as to how bad it was!!!

 

[GypsySue]

Started bleeding, so I guess I don't need to wait until this afternoon to hear the results. This sucks!

 

[helenabear]

Started bleeding, so I guess I don't need to wait until this afternoon to hear the results. This sucks!

I am so very sorry

 

[7beasley]

Beth

I am so sorry!

My heart is breaking for you.

Hugs!!

-Nicole

 

[mickeyboat]

Beth -

Denae

 

[skuttle]

Oh, Beth, I'm so sorry.

Denae, I have not tested yet. It's only CD29, so I'm still afraid to test this early. I did buy some Dollar Tree tests because I think I have to test. The past two mornings I have woken up at 4:30am because I was so anxious to go to the bathroom to see if AF would arrive. Needless to say, I'm exhausted! So I bought some cheap tests, figuring either result should at least allow me to sleep later than 4:30am! Not sure if I'll use them or not...I keep going back and forth. I'm scared that it's just too early. Last time I got a BFP on CD30 and then started bleeding on CD34 or 35. So I don't know.

 

[D&DDisney]

Started bleeding, so I guess I don't need to wait until this afternoon to hear the results. This sucks!

That so does suck!!!!!! So very sorry.

 

[ChrizJen]

I'm so sorry, Beth.


I'm officially out this month. AF got here Thursday night.

I talked to my RE in a lengthy conversation yesterday, and she has decided to do a couple of things different this time around. She's upping the dose of Clomid from 50 to 100mg, and sending me for more blood work this time. She also suggested that we try 2 different donors this time around. I know that this probably sounds strange to some of you, but she said that sperm have a way of being "competitive". She said that when she has a couple who are doing IUI with a donor for male factor reasons, she will often encourage them to BD after the IUI. Even though the male partner may not have "what it takes" to do the trick, often it causes the donor sperm to be more aggressive and "territorial" is the way she put it. Sounds like a good explanation to me...LOL

Good luck to everyone, and have a GREAT weekend!!
-Christal

 

[Jen_in_NH]

Beth, I'm so sorry. How are you doing?

 

[skuttle]

Well, I'm not sure what to do! Today is CD31 for me. Normally AF arrives around CD28 or so. I'm not positive when I O'd because I was sick around that time and pretty much ignored temping and/or OPK's because I felt awful. Based on past O, I'm anywhere from 11-13dpo. I took a Dollar Tree test yesterday morning and this morning, both BFN. But I have absolutely NO sign of AF showing...none of my normal "Af is on her way" signs. Also, I took my temp this morning and it was high: 98.4. My cover is usually 97.0 and after O it would jump to 98.0. Should I buy a "real" HPT? I hate to waste the money. I checked out the info on POAS.com re the Dollar Tree tests and the early positives are VERY light. I just don't know what to do. I'm starting to think I have other pregnancy symptoms, but I"m sure it's all in my head. LOL! Last night I felt sick, but that could be the Metformin. I hate to get my hopes up like this. Could the Metformin mess up my cycle? This is my first full cycle on Metformin. I know I'm rambling, but I just don't know what to do. If my temp wouldn't be so high, I'd go with the BFN. Also, if I didn't have that small amount of spotting on CD25, I would probably go with the BFN's, too.

I checked all of my past cycles, and out of 19 cycles, only 6 have started on CD31 or later, and one of those was my chemical pregnancy. UGH!!

We need to go shopping for our WDW trip later today, but I don't know if I want to pick up a different test. I was trying to do the testing without telling DH..don't want to get his hopes up too. But we'll be going to the store together later. I'm over-thinking all of this, huh? Arrrggghhhh!!!

 

[7beasley]

Hi Allison

GO BUY THE TEST!!!

It's worth the $15!! I am hoping this is the cycle for you!!

Sending positive vibes!

GOOD LUCK.

Hugs,
Nicole

 

[mickeyboat]

I have an extra test, I should send it to you!

Allison - good luck. Do your ****s hurt at all?

Your period if pretty regular, so I think this is a very good sign.

Christal - good luck this cycle!

Denae

 

[GypsySue]

Jen-- I am doing OK, thank you for asking. It was a rough couple of days there, but I am feeling better.

Allison--I would go buy a test, but maybe I am not the best person to give that advice right now.

Christal--my RE had given the same advice about BDing after insemination, but I never understood why, because I would think DHs troop count would be too low--but now it makes sense!

 

[D&DDisney]

I'll again second the BD after IUI. I learned that the "troop count" is actually stroger the more you BD because (in very simple terms) it doesn't have a chance to sit around and is "fresher". The troop count is always being replenished and supposedly, is at its best if it doesn't sit around.

Glad to hear everyone is hanging in there. I know it is sooo hard sometimes.