New TTC Thread

[TrueEeyore]

I've been following your story too, and I just wanted to say that you should definitely not give up. Has your DH ever been checked before? You never know what could happen.

I have a friend who got pregnant with her 1st after only trying a couple months. 2 1/2 years ago, they decided to start trying for their second, figuring they wouldn't have any problems since everything went so smoothly with their first. They tried for well over a year, and then she was finally referred to a fertility specialist. She went through all sorts of testing, tried Clomid, etc for months with no luck. Finally, her DH got tested, and it turned out that he had an extremely low sperm count. The doctors said it was a complete fluke that she got pregnant so easily the first time!

It ended up that he was able to provide a sample, they did some procedure where they washed the sperm, and then she received an IUI. It worked for them on the first try, and she's due in June (along with almost everyone else I know - this friend, my brother's girlfriend, and 2 coworkers are all due sometime between June 20-25th).

Well, the time is getting much closer for us to start trying - we're planning to start in May. I'm on the ring for birth control, and I'm still using it (although I'm getting very tired of it - I really want to just stop). My doctor said I could take it out and just not put a new one back in whenever we were ready. I'm wondering if maybe I should stop now so I'll have an idea of what my cycle is like without the hormonal influence.

We're going to start trying in May too. We were going to start in April, but we're going on a trip at the beginning of May and I didn't want to be worried about it during the trip, being stressed and stuff.
I would go ahead and take out the ring, that way your cycle will be back to normal when you start trying.
Just wanted to wish you luck!

 

[WDWAurora]

Ok, ladies, I have a question. I haven't joined in on the new thread yet, so I'll introduce myself again first....

I'm Courtney, I'm 25, and DH (26) and I have been TTC since last April. We weren't reallytrying hard, if that makes sense, initially, and then as time went on, we were trying harder. Then, in September, my cycle was super-long. Pregnancy tests weren't turning up positive, but we just assumed I was and I eventually went in for a blood test so I could get started with prenatal care. Negative. Crushed, etc....Still not sure entirely what happened. I think I had a miscarriage, and my body just didn't take care of things. I ended up taking provera to force my body to take care of business, then started Femara, because the doctor felt like I wasn't ovulating regularly. The week I found out 100% we weren't expecting, DH's brother called while we were at a friend's house to tell us they were expecting, due a week after I "was." I have taken it really hard, and it doesn't help that sis-in-law frequently says horrendously insensitive things, probably without trying. Since then, I've been on the Femara, Provera as needed, and nothing. I can't get results that I feel like are accurate with POAS ovulation tests.

So....Onto the question. I was looking at the link mentioned a couple pages back (early pregnancy tests.com) and there were 3 ovulation options that I thought sounded promising, and I was hoping to hear reviews. 1. The clearblue easy monitor. 2. Fertile-Focus saliva monitor. 3. OV-watch.

Any info guys? I'm very interested in the watch...

 

[TrueEeyore]

Ok, ladies, I have a question. I haven't joined in on the new thread yet, so I'll introduce myself again first....

I'm Courtney, I'm 25, and DH (26) and I have been TTC since last April. We weren't reallytrying hard, if that makes sense, initially, and then as time went on, we were trying harder. Then, in September, my cycle was super-long. Pregnancy tests weren't turning up positive, but we just assumed I was and I eventually went in for a blood test so I could get started with prenatal care. Negative. Crushed, etc....Still not sure entirely what happened. I think I had a miscarriage, and my body just didn't take care of things. I ended up taking provera to force my body to take care of business, then started Femara, because the doctor felt like I wasn't ovulating regularly. The week I found out 100% we weren't expecting, DH's brother called while we were at a friend's house to tell us they were expecting, due a week after I "was." I have taken it really hard, and it doesn't help that sis-in-law frequently says horrendously insensitive things, probably without trying. Since then, I've been on the Femara, Provera as needed, and nothing. I can't get results that I feel like are accurate with POAS ovulation tests.

So....Onto the question. I was looking at the link mentioned a couple pages back (early pregnancy tests.com) and there were 3 ovulation options that I thought sounded promising, and I was hoping to hear reviews. 1. The clearblue easy monitor. 2. Fertile-Focus saliva monitor. 3. OV-watch.

Any info guys? I'm very interested in the watch...

First of all, and I'm sorry about the insensitivity from your SIL.
I have the monitor, and I really like it so far, although we're not really trying yet..I wanted to test it out, and it works great. I've heard great things about it.

I know that the Bachelorette, Trista, used the OV watch and highly recommended it. So whichever you think would work best for you. Like I said, if you get the monitor, you get 30 test sticks, 10 pregnancy test strips, and a sample of pre-seed all for only $200 with free shipping. Not bad considering it increases your chances for a sweet little baby.

Let us know what you decide to get when you figure it out! Good luck.

 

[2MuchOhana]

Allison (Skuttle),

You are most welcome! Let me know of you are interested in the monitor.

Courtney,

I highly recommend the Clear Blue Easy fertility monitor! Thanks to it, I have a beautiful 6 year old DD. I went out and bought a new one last year when we decided we really wanted to add to the family. So now I have two. I have offered my extra one to Skuttle as I don't know what to do with it. If she doesn't want it you can have it. I would hate to just throw it out.

Anyway, I don't think I told my entire story on the old thread. My name is Jodi and DH and I have been married for almost 18 years now. I have not been on birth control our entire marriage and only have one child to show for it. I had two miscarriages and a chemical pregnancy along the way. We were starting to give up hope of ever having a child of our own. We had been married ten years and no baby. We were to the point where we were going to give up. Fertility treatments weren't really an option as it was optional and therefore not covered by our insurance. I admit that I was never too keen of the idea of having the testing done. I figured it couldn't be all bad since we knew I could get pregnant. Anyway, it was at this time we discovered the fertility monitor. The sticks just weren't working. To my surprise I O'd later than I thought I did. The monitor pointed that out. The first month using it I became pregnant with DD. Last year I bought a new monitor and within a couple months became pregnant again only to suffer a miscarriage again last May. We are now ready to try again. I will start testing tomorrow as I forgot to this morning. I will be on CD12.

I have a few tips to share. I had a tipped U and was told that it helped to keep your legs elevated for a half hour after bding. I took Robitussin to help the little guys swim better, and I also took a lose dose asprin everyday, too. These things combined with the monitor produced a wonderful result, DD.
It took us to the point of giving up to have a baby of our own. With the monitor we weren't stressed. We were going to give it six months and if it didn't work we were giving up trying. I think it boiled down to just relaxing and letting nature take it's course. The monitor let us know when to ttc.

Jodi

 

[skuttle]

Hey Courtney! Sorry you haven't had any luck lately!! I can imagine what it's like with your SIL. I'm struggling still with my BFF just giving birth, and she's been nothing but great with me, being sensitive to my feelings, etc. It must be tough with your SIL not being that way.

I told DH last night that he needs to "fill up the cup" during spring break. He agreed. He's not very happy about it at all, but he's willing to do it. I wish he would *want* to do it, but I know that's silly of me. I should be thankful he's willing to be tested. DH is so easy going, if I get pregnant he'll be happy, and if I don't he'll be fine with that too. We struggle sometimes with that...he thinks I'm not happy with our family now and I can't seem to make him understand that I am thrilled to have him and our DS, I just want to add to our happiness. I don't think it's something he'll ever understand, and I'll never understand him either. So I've been telling myself to just leave it alone. He's agreed to do the cup for me, and if I keep bugging him and trying to get him to *want* to do it, then the opposite will likely happen!

Today is CD21 for me. So just a waiting game now.

 

[ckret01]

Hello....I was on the old TTC board before it closed and finally found this one. I just need to get something off my chest because after doing a lot of reading on the web I am getting nervous.

I have been off BC since Sept 07 and have been TTC sindce. Since then I have had regular periods normally 28 days and sometimes 29 days at most. I have not been temping but do use the ovulation strips each month. The first month I ovulated around day 14 or so and same with the second month. Then last month I got AF on Feb 11th and when I did the test strips I didn't ovulate according to that untill I believe day 19 which seemed a bit late.

My question is when you ovulate late does that make AF late as well? I am assuming it does. I am now waiting for AF to come (it is now 30 days). I have been getting AF cramps on and off for a few days now so I think it's coming. I do not have any signs of being pregnant at ALL! I did use a pregancy test strip yesterday on day 29 when I didn;t get AF and it was completely BFN. Now I think because I ovulated late that is the reason AF isn't here just yet and that there is nothing else seriously wrong. I guess I am superstitious and hope that writing this post I will either get AF or nothing is wrong cuz if I don't get it I will go to the Dr. I would love to get a BFP but I don't think that is the case here as I think AF is just late due to my late ovulation....Thanks for listening

 

[mickeyboat]

Don't take what I say as gospel, but here are my thoughts. Your period generally hapens 14 days after ovulation, so indeed a late period is a good indication of a later than normal ovulation.

Also, AF signs can also be indicative of a BFP! Everyone is different. I knew because my nipples hurt like a son of a gun! Did you use your first morning urine when you tested?

Good luck!
Denae

 

[ckret01]

Don't take what I say as gospel, but here are my thoughts. Your period generally hapens 14 days after ovulation, so indeed a late period is a good indication of a later than normal ovulation.

Also, AF signs can also be indicative of a BFP! Everyone is different. I knew because my nipples hurt like a son of a gun! Did you use your first morning urine when you tested?

Good luck!
Denae

If I had any kind of symptom of early pregnancy I would think possibly this is a good sign....but since I have no signs at all except the mild cramping throughout each day makes me think AF is on her way. I did use first morning urine yesterday and it was negative and I tested again just a few minutes ago with these pregancy test strips I have from the internet and it was still negative. So since everything is negative I am just hoping AF is late due to my late ovulation like you said and nothing else.

 

[momsully]

I just wanted to thank everyone here for their support when I was TTC - we just found out the baby has no heartbeat (15 weeks) so I am scheduled for a D&C later today. Hopefully we will be back to TTC in a few months.

Baby Dust to all of you!

 

[helenabear]

Hi all! I've been busy, but been reading and giving silent support. It's my busiest time of year at church and with teh 2 feet of snow we got dumped on us this weekend, I am WAY behind!

Allison, I am glad that your DH is willing to fill the cup. I can only imagine what that is like for the guys to do.

Courtney I am so sorry about your SIL. I had a friend like that... she just didn't get it. Only after I had my miscarriage did she finally back off.

I'm with Denae, usually 14 days after ovulation is when AF shows. Granted that can vary, but that is fairly true. And honestly both my pregnancies I thought AF was coming (cramping) but I was wrong

Momsully, my heart breaks for you. I've been there myself My thoughts are with you today

 

[mickeyboat]

I just wanted to thank everyone here for their support when I was TTC - we just found out the baby has no heartbeat (15 weeks) so I am scheduled for a D&C later today. Hopefully we will be back to TTC in a few months.

Baby Dust to all of you!

So so so sorry. We are here if you need us.

Denae

 

[CheshireVal]

I just wanted to thank everyone here for their support when I was TTC - we just found out the baby has no heartbeat (15 weeks) so I am scheduled for a D&C later today. Hopefully we will be back to TTC in a few months.

Baby Dust to all of you!

That's terrible. I'm so sorry.

 

[KiKi Mouse]

I just wanted to thank everyone here for their support when I was TTC - we just found out the baby has no heartbeat (15 weeks) so I am scheduled for a D&C later today. Hopefully we will be back to TTC in a few months.

Baby Dust to all of you!

I wish I could hug you right now. I just had a D&C a week ago. If you want to talk/cry I am here for you...PM me.
I am very sorry to hear your news. Please know you are in my thoughts.

 

[Off2Nvrlnd]

I just wanted to thank everyone here for their support when I was TTC - we just found out the baby has no heartbeat (15 weeks) so I am scheduled for a D&C later today. Hopefully we will be back to TTC in a few months.

Baby Dust to all of you!

I am so sorry.

 

[skuttle]

Oh, momsully, I am so very very sorry. Please know that we are here for you.

 

[Jen_in_NH]

momsully - I'm so sorry. Good luck with everything.

Has anyone heard from Christal? How is she doing?

Jen

 

[momsully]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I really appreciate it. Yesterday was tough but I am doing alot better today. The hardest part was telling our two boys as at 8 and 6 they really understood what was going on. After trying for 3.5 years to get this far and then have no heartbeat was extremely difficult. I am not sure what our plan will be. DH thinks we should try again ASAP while I am reluctant to go through this again. I am still praying for all of you to get your BFP!

 

[GypsySue]

I am very sorry about your loss.

 

[skuttle]

Momsully, I've thought about you all day. I'm sure y'all thought by 15 weeks, you were "in the clear." Take your time dealing with this. No need to make TTC decisions right away. Take care.

 

[Madaboutthemouse]

momsully! I'm so sorry for your loss!

I'm just playing the waiting game here. I have my Day 13 u/s on Monday to see if we'll get to try IUI this month. DH is supposed to go with his parents to Vanderbilt for a medical consultation (MIL has pancreatic cancer) on Wednesday, so hopefully if IUI is a possibility, he'll be able to give his sample either before he goes or when he gets back. Not feeling too optimistic about this cycle, but we'll see.