CD: Oh my goodness, I am on CD 21. Definitely think I ovulated this weekend or will in the next few days due to my temps/CM but not 100% sure yet. All OPKs have been negative thus far.
What you're doing to get KU: sex, opks, checking cm, BBT
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: Absolutely horrible cramps today. Not sure if it is O pain, that is what I am thinking, but it is terrible. Anyone else have sharp pains close to O? Hoping to confirm soon so I can move on to TWW.
GTKY: Who is/was your favorite boy band? I loved them all- I would say N'SYNC was my favorite I guess but I had all of those boy band posters cutouts from those teen magazines LOL. Remember Ashley Parker Angel? Haha. This is him now...
Me: 28, DH: 30 Married July 2014 DX: Severe MFI- 3 failed IUI's, IVF #1 Egg retrieval June 4th 2016, 5 day transfer- BFP Baby Boy! EDD 2/25/2017. Our sweet miracle Carter Bennett arrived 2/12/2017 6 lbs, 2 oz 19 inches. Surprise BFP!!! Baby Girl due 10/1/2018.
What are you doing to get KU: sex every day, prenatals, clomid, charting BBT CM and CP in FF. CBAD OPK's 2-3 times a day
Rants/raves/chart stalks: I have started to use a new BBT Thermometer this cycle. I used the target brand Up & up last cycle. Even though it claimed to be a BBT, it only went to the 10th of a degree. Thanks to recommendations I bought a Mabis from amazon (100th of a degree). Sure hope FF gives me crosshairs this time around
GTKU: Blink 182! I had a poster of them in their boxers above my bed when I was a youngen
Month/Cycle: 7/7 CD: 16 What you're doing to get KU: well, we have had sex in 3 days - hoping to do it again tonight. Just trying to stay hydrated and peeing on sticks. Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: RANT - I'm upset about not having sex yesterday but I also think, given my CM pattern, I may have already ovulated. I also went to pee on a CB digi today and it didn't freaking work. And since I was doing it mid stream, I had no pee left when I realized it wasn't working so I couldn't pee on a new stick. I used a wondfo about 12 pm and there was the faintest line...but I was getting darker lines a few days ago. Either I'm going to have multiple surges - which would be unusual given my history, or I missed ovulation. My temperatures are pretty much the same so I have no indication yet for a thermal shift. Oh and DH's cousin, who got married 3 months after us, just announced yesterday that she's 15 wks pregnant. And I was so confused about the tears in my eyes when I read that and saw her sonogram. I think I have to block her from my facebook because I know her being pregnant has no bearing on me, but I couldn't help but think it was so fucking unfair. I had DH come pick me up from the concert I was at yesterday and totally bailed on my friends because I was so moody. (I'm sure the alcohol didn't help) GTKY: Who is/was your favorite boy band? The Backstreet Boys will always hold a special place in my heart.
TTC #1: May 2015 IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx Right tube removed: February 2016 Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016 BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d) TTC #2: April 2019 BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d) BFP #3: July 15, 2019 EDD: March 23, 2020
chicandbubbly - I get twinges of pain most of the time throughout my fertile window. I don't always get O day pain though. The pain I normally feel is either quick shooting pain or a long dull stiffness. I never get period type cramping. Everyone is different though! Just remember that you can feel O pain before, during & even after ovulation. Hope this helps!
Me: 37 | H: 44 **TW**
TTC #1: May 2015 IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx Right tube removed: February 2016 Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016 BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d) TTC #2: April 2019 BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d) BFP #3: July 15, 2019 EDD: March 23, 2020
Hugs to @missteacherlady16 and @WaitingMay14. Totally been there (it was my sis and SIL both announcing their pg 's when we we're 5 months TTC) and it is not a fun place to be. Here is some virtual Ben & Jerry's for you and all the other ladies on here dealing with crappiness lately. Don't know what your favorite flavor is, so here's all of them :
January Siggy Challenge: Winter where you live
10/2014 - Started TTC #1 8/2015-Clomid with TI - BFN 9/2015 - Clomid with IUI #1 - BFN 10/2015 - Clomid with IUI #2 - BFN 11/2015 - Clomid with IUI #3 - BFN 1/2016 - Gonal-F with IUI #1 - BFN 7/2016 - Laparoscopic surgery - stage 1 endo removed 9/2016 - Gonal-F with IUI #2 - BFN 10/2016 - Gonal-F with IUI #3 -BFN. Diagnosed with elevated anti-sperm antibodies. 12/12/16 - Egg retrieval w/ICSI - 4 5-day embryos (2 grade A, 2 grade B.) 12/17/16 - Fresh transfer of one embryo; 12/27 beta = 141; 12/29 beta= 285. EDD 9/4/17 - MC 1/26/17
What you're doing to get KU: sex everyday, preseed (used first time yesterday, temping, CM
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: My chart is JACKED this cycle. I was on vacay last week and only got to temp like twice and they were prob both inaccurate. I have temped twice since getting back but my sleep was crazy since my flight didn't land until 2 AM. It is so frustrating to have no idea what's up. My last two temps are higher (like post O high last cycle) but I will see what tomorrow brings. If I ovulated while I was gone then this cycle is a bust. There is just no way for me to know. Sad face.
GTKY: Who is/was your favorite boy band? Backstreet Boys. Had their pics and posters all over my walls. Current favorite boy band: The Beatles.
What did you think of preseed? I bought it and have yet to try it :P
Just FYI so you know... Preseed will not help you get pregnant. It is just a lube that is formulated to not kill sperm like regular lube does. Just don't want you to be disappointed.
Also, I've heard a little goes a long way.... Like get ready for a slip'n'slide.
I just struggle with dryness and definitely don't want to use unsafe lube or saliva or something that could be harmful to sperm. I need to up my water intake. Maybe if I drank more water I wouln't need anything
What did you think of preseed? I bought it and have yet to try it :P
@LoveLucy0413 We've used it. TMI - I like it for when we are trying to get in a quicky and don't have a lot of time for foreplay. Otherwise it can be a bit much.
I just struggle with dryness and definitely don't want to use unsafe lube or saliva or something that could be harmful to sperm. I need to up my water intake. Maybe if I drank more water I wouln't need anything
I'm sorry you struggle... I can't say I've ever had trouble with dryness myself. I think it has a little to do with general biology too tho cause I'm not always good about drinking enough water but (sorry tmi) is like someone opened the flood gates down there.
I NEVER had a problem with dryness until I had DD. Can be a pain at times. No lack of foreplay here and I know I get aroused. Oh well....preseed here we come
What you're doing to get KU: temping, preseed, CM, prenatals,
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: AF came yesterday- terrible timing! Annoyed that today FB is still filled with Mother's Day posts, pics.. Etc. ok.. I need to start being more positive!
GTKY: Who is/was your favorite boy band? What a tough question! I loved them all! Now, I'm on a country streak!
What you're doing to get KU: Checking CM, Temps, Lots of water, and I may even have some sex... I've heard that increases your chances!
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: I'm super moody and still craving chocolate though that could be because Mother's Day was a little rough. My mom and I are estranged (my choice) and holidays are always a little tough.
GTKY: Who is/was your favorite boy band? Love me some Hanson!!
@angc4 Have you ever looked into pelvic physical therapy? They can work with dilators and/or biofeedback to help decrease the tightness and alleviate pain
Me: 34 DH: 43 Our Journey for #1
2014 -- Started TTC casually 2017 -- Discovered MFI but didn't move forward with treatment due to expense and grad school Spring 2019 -- Started with RE and confirmed MFI Fall 2019 -- 3 cycles of Clomid and TI, 3 BFNs, discovered hostile cervical mucus was also contributing Spring/Summer 2020 -- 3 cycle of IUI, 3 BFNs Nov 2020 - First IVF with 3 little frosties, had to change to freeze all due to OHSS Feb 16, 2021 - FET #1 - BFP! Beta #1 100 Beta # 2 541 EDD 11/4/2021
@KNB1027 I have not, I should though. I feel like I'm too young to have this problem, in all real ness it could affect my marriage and such I will have to start looking at options, thanks!!
What you're doing to get KU: Femara for me, Clomid for DH, and IUI per the RE's plan. This'll be our first time trying out medication for me and the IUI procedure. (Still temping, charting, OPKs)
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: Interested to see how my chart looks while taking Femara.
GTKY: Who is/was your favorite boy band? I guess I've never liked any one in particular enough to call them a favorite
DH: 34/Me: 35 Married: Feb 2008 DD: June 2011 TTC# 2: April 2014 BFP!! 8/29/16 --> EDD: 5/11/17....it's a GIRL!!!
Re: WTO MONDAY
My Chart: https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/5a0da2
TTC: April 2015
Age: 30,DH35
Married: 2013
CD: Oh my goodness, I am on CD 21. Definitely think I ovulated this weekend or will in the next few days due to my temps/CM but not 100% sure yet. All OPKs have been negative thus far.
What you're doing to get KU: sex, opks, checking cm, BBT
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: Absolutely horrible cramps today. Not sure if it is O pain, that is what I am thinking, but it is terrible. Anyone else have sharp pains close to O? Hoping to confirm soon so I can move on to TWW.
GTKY: Who is/was your favorite boy band?
I loved them all- I would say N'SYNC was my favorite I guess but I had all of those boy band posters cutouts from those teen magazines LOL. Remember Ashley Parker Angel? Haha. This is him now...
MC June 2015
MC January 2016
Compound Hetero MTHFR Gene Mutation
Month/Cycle: 7/7
CD: 16
What you're doing to get KU: well, we have had sex in 3 days - hoping to do it again tonight. Just trying to stay hydrated and peeing on sticks.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: RANT - I'm upset about not having sex yesterday but I also think, given my CM pattern, I may have already ovulated. I also went to pee on a CB digi today and it didn't freaking work. And since I was doing it mid stream, I had no pee left when I realized it wasn't working so I couldn't pee on a new stick. I used a wondfo about 12 pm and there was the faintest line...but I was getting darker lines a few days ago. Either I'm going to have multiple surges - which would be unusual given my history, or I missed ovulation. My temperatures are pretty much the same so I have no indication yet for a thermal shift. Oh and DH's cousin, who got married 3 months after us, just announced yesterday that she's 15 wks pregnant. And I was so confused about the tears in my eyes when I read that and saw her sonogram. I think I have to block her from my facebook because I know her being pregnant has no bearing on me, but I couldn't help but think it was so fucking unfair. I had DH come pick me up from the concert I was at yesterday and totally bailed on my friends because I was so moody. (I'm sure the alcohol didn't help)
GTKY: Who is/was your favorite boy band? The Backstreet Boys will always hold a special place in my heart.
TTC #1 - Nov '14
DS born 10/18
MC June 2015
MC January 2016
Compound Hetero MTHFR Gene Mutation
**TW**
IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx
Right tube removed: February 2016
Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016
BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d)
TTC #2: April 2019
BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d)
BFP #3: July 15, 2019
EDD: March 23, 2020
**TW**
IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx
Right tube removed: February 2016
Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016
BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d)
TTC #2: April 2019
BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d)
BFP #3: July 15, 2019
EDD: March 23, 2020
So when are you two starting a family ? What are you waiting for? I would already have kids if I were you?
Um.... Talk about wanting to kill lol.
:-? X(
Hang in there you will get your bfp.
Hugs to @missteacherlady16 and @WaitingMay14. Totally been there (it was my sis and SIL both announcing their pg 's when we we're 5 months TTC) and it is not a fun place to be. Here is some virtual Ben & Jerry's for you and all the other ladies on here dealing with crappiness lately. Don't know what your favorite flavor is, so here's all of them
:
10/2014 - Started TTC #1
8/2015-Clomid with TI - BFN
9/2015 - Clomid with IUI #1 - BFN
10/2015 - Clomid with IUI #2 - BFN
11/2015 - Clomid with IUI #3 - BFN
1/2016 - Gonal-F with IUI #1 - BFN
7/2016 - Laparoscopic surgery - stage 1 endo removed
9/2016 - Gonal-F with IUI #2 - BFN
10/2016 - Gonal-F with IUI #3 -BFN. Diagnosed with elevated anti-sperm antibodies.
12/12/16 - Egg retrieval w/ICSI - 4 5-day embryos (2 grade A, 2 grade B.)
12/17/16 - Fresh transfer of one embryo; 12/27 beta = 141; 12/29 beta= 285. EDD 9/4/17 - MC 1/26/17
Month/Cycle: 10/7
CD: 20
What you're doing to get KU: sex everyday, preseed (used first time yesterday, temping, CM
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: My chart is JACKED this cycle. I was on vacay last week and only got to temp like twice and they were prob both inaccurate. I have temped twice since getting back but my sleep was crazy since my flight didn't land until 2 AM. It is so frustrating to have no idea what's up. My last two temps are higher (like post O high last cycle) but I will see what tomorrow brings. If I ovulated while I was gone then this cycle is a bust. There is just no way for me to know. Sad face.
GTKY: Who is/was your favorite boy band? Backstreet Boys. Had their pics and posters all over my walls. Current favorite boy band: The Beatles.
Me: 32 Hubby: 31
Married 12/29/12
Started TTC July 2014
Miscarriage August 2014
Emmett born February 2016
Expecting Baby #2 in August 2017
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/544e80
I have quite a few (probably 5) FB friends who are pregnant right now and I've thought about unfollowing a few of them.
Me (26) Him (27)
21 cycles TTC
Also, I've heard a little goes a long way.... Like get ready for a slip'n'slide.
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Me (26) Him (27)
21 cycles TTC
TTC #1 - Nov '14
DS born 10/18
Eta cause the what gates?? Lol stupid phone
CD: 2
What you're doing to get KU: temping, preseed, CM, prenatals,
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: AF came yesterday- terrible timing! Annoyed that today FB is still filled with Mother's Day posts, pics.. Etc. ok.. I need to start being more positive!
GTKY: Who is/was your favorite boy band? What a tough question! I loved them all! Now, I'm on a country streak!
CD: 8
What you're doing to get KU: Checking CM, Temps, Lots of water, and I may even have some sex... I've heard that increases your chances!
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: I'm super moody and still craving chocolate though that could be because Mother's Day was a little rough. My mom and I are estranged (my choice) and holidays are always a little tough.
GTKY: Who is/was your favorite boy band? Love me some Hanson!!
Our Journey for #1
2017 -- Discovered MFI but didn't move forward with treatment due to expense and grad school
Spring 2019 -- Started with RE and confirmed MFI
Fall 2019 -- 3 cycles of Clomid and TI, 3 BFNs, discovered hostile cervical mucus was also contributing
Spring/Summer 2020 -- 3 cycle of IUI, 3 BFNs
Nov 2020 - First IVF with 3 little frosties, had to change to freeze all due to OHSS
Feb 16, 2021 - FET #1 - BFP! Beta #1 100 Beta # 2 541 EDD 11/4/2021
CD: 3
What you're doing to get KU: Femara for me, Clomid for DH, and IUI per the RE's plan. This'll be our first time trying out medication for me and the IUI procedure. (Still temping, charting, OPKs)
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: Interested to see how my chart looks while taking Femara.
GTKY: Who is/was your favorite boy band? I guess I've never liked any one in particular enough to call them a favorite
DH: 34/Me: 35
Married: Feb 2008
DD: June 2011
TTC# 2: April 2014
BFP!! 8/29/16 --> EDD: 5/11/17....it's a GIRL!!!