ttc with TI June 2016 - Nov 2016 = BFN Nov 2016 dx male infertility - intermittent azoospermia during intercourse & unexplained
• Dec 2016 - IUI #1 | cd 30/10 dpiui: BFP | 8w4d: MC by D&C due to blighted ovum
• Mar 2017 - IUI #2, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN • April 2017 - IUI #3, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN • May 2017 - IUI #4, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN • June 2017 - IVF #1, 5 eggs retrieved, 4 fertilized, 2 high quality blasts chillin'. During retrieval, Dr. had to go through my uterus so we switched from fresh transfer to frozen. Giving my uterus a full cycle to heal. • August/September 2017 - Natural FET #1, transferred one day 5/6 embryo on Sept 3rd, Beta #1 171, Beta #2 402.6 | Saw heartbeat at 6 weeks, 3 days | BFP • April 2017 - Baby Boy Beckett was born. • August 2019 - FET, transferred one day 5/6 embryo | BFP • December 2019 - Diagnosed with low AFI of 3.41 on 12/3, cause unknown. No tear in membranes, no issues with Baby Girl. On bedrest.
I'm so sorry @Imajin99 it just doesn't get easier. I don't have AF yet but I would assume tomorrow. As an added bonus an old friend did a baby announcement on Facebook...that made my day
Thanks @junicek, I feel like everytime I open Facebook or instagram there is some baby news of friend or friend's of friends. I think I need to disconnect from it for awhile.
good morning all . Just checking in over here. Hope everyone has a good day. @Imajin99 I am so sorry for the negative Beta. I wish you all the luck and big ((((hugs)))))
Well, I'm out. AF showed up this morning. But at least it was a day early and ended my tww. Bright side?
On a related note, I'm quite sure that when hubby walked in to me sobbing and putting in my diva cup, I pretty much ensured that we'll never have sex again. It wasn't pretty. (You're allowed to laugh at that. It was ridiculous.)
Good luck everyone to everyone still hanging on! Hoping this group sees some BFPs!!
Okay, I think I need some advice because I have been preoccupied with this all morning... I am expecting AF at any moment now because I have had all my usual symptoms and breast tenderness is almost completely gone today, which usually means it's starting very soon. However, I am 14dpo/iui and instead of my usual drop, my temps have risen from 98.2 to 98.5 and 98.6 the past two days. They usually go down around day 12 or 13 and are below cover line by now, so I am feeling very puzzled. It probably means nothing and AF is just late. I'm trying not to read into it, but am also very tempted to test tomorrow morning if temps are still high. Good idea? Bad idea? My beta is Monday. I just hate the potential for disappointment with hpts, so been back and forth about this all morning.
@megmac2010 you're funny. I'm sorry for the bad news!
@Imajin99 I'm sorry you didn't get the results you were looking for!
We totally get it, ladies. We're here beside you!
*TW* me 36 | him 42 | married 5/2016
ttc with TI June 2016 - Nov 2016 = BFN Nov 2016 dx male infertility - intermittent azoospermia during intercourse & unexplained
• Dec 2016 - IUI #1 | cd 30/10 dpiui: BFP | 8w4d: MC by D&C due to blighted ovum
• Mar 2017 - IUI #2, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN • April 2017 - IUI #3, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN • May 2017 - IUI #4, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN • June 2017 - IVF #1, 5 eggs retrieved, 4 fertilized, 2 high quality blasts chillin'. During retrieval, Dr. had to go through my uterus so we switched from fresh transfer to frozen. Giving my uterus a full cycle to heal. • August/September 2017 - Natural FET #1, transferred one day 5/6 embryo on Sept 3rd, Beta #1 171, Beta #2 402.6 | Saw heartbeat at 6 weeks, 3 days | BFP • April 2017 - Baby Boy Beckett was born. • August 2019 - FET, transferred one day 5/6 embryo | BFP • December 2019 - Diagnosed with low AFI of 3.41 on 12/3, cause unknown. No tear in membranes, no issues with Baby Girl. On bedrest.
And apologies if this is not the right place for my question. I did my first IUI this month, so my first instinct was to just ask here! But if it would be more appropriate to ask in a separate thread, just let me know and I will do that. (Chronic worrier over here!)
@jeansis I've been going back and forth about testing as well (my beta is on Monday too!). In the end, as much as it drives me nuts not knowing, I feel like either a positive or negative hpt isn't going to help me much. A negative test will make me kinda sad to see and then I'll spend the next two days telling myself that it was just to early or it was a faulty test. A positive test might make me happy but I'll end up just re-testing worried about the line progression. The only result that is going to make me comfortable at this point will be actual numbers from my beta so I'm just gonna wait for that! Not saying you shouldn't go ahead and test tomorrow but just giving you my thoughts on where I am At this point I've come to terms with the fact that my symptoms are going to be all over the place, either due to stress, the progesterone I'm on, or pregnancy and theres nothing I can do about it. So I'm trying to just go with the flow and keep busy till Monday!
Hi @Jeansis Luckily, this thread is super friendly and not quick to point out if you aren't completely proper. The Bump has a ton of rules for sure and I have been flamed for not posting perfectly on other boards.
I am an advocate of testing before but it depends on how you use the information. I started testing yesterday (8dpiui) and I know it's super early so I don't let it get me down. For you, I don't see why not. It might help you move on one way or another rather than sitting in anticipation. You already think that your period is going to start so if it happens to be negative it means one of two things - 1. you aren't pregnant OR 2. your HCG isn't high enough to detect on a hpt. Try to just look at it as a piece of information to consider.
*TW* me 36 | him 42 | married 5/2016
ttc with TI June 2016 - Nov 2016 = BFN Nov 2016 dx male infertility - intermittent azoospermia during intercourse & unexplained
• Dec 2016 - IUI #1 | cd 30/10 dpiui: BFP | 8w4d: MC by D&C due to blighted ovum
• Mar 2017 - IUI #2, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN • April 2017 - IUI #3, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN • May 2017 - IUI #4, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN • June 2017 - IVF #1, 5 eggs retrieved, 4 fertilized, 2 high quality blasts chillin'. During retrieval, Dr. had to go through my uterus so we switched from fresh transfer to frozen. Giving my uterus a full cycle to heal. • August/September 2017 - Natural FET #1, transferred one day 5/6 embryo on Sept 3rd, Beta #1 171, Beta #2 402.6 | Saw heartbeat at 6 weeks, 3 days | BFP • April 2017 - Baby Boy Beckett was born. • August 2019 - FET, transferred one day 5/6 embryo | BFP • December 2019 - Diagnosed with low AFI of 3.41 on 12/3, cause unknown. No tear in membranes, no issues with Baby Girl. On bedrest.
Thanks @thothscribe81! That is very helpful! I am definitely leaning towards not testing because I know I will do exactly what you just described! I pre-ordered more OPKs (the cheapos that come with HPTs) and they just arrived today, so having some strong urges to test with those in the house! But I am going to try my best to wait for my beta. I think it will probably be the best thing for me. Thanks, again!
Also @Jeansis ... @thothscribe81 and I are buddies! We text all day long. I totally respect her opinion too. It just depends on how you think you will handle this info.
*TW* me 36 | him 42 | married 5/2016
ttc with TI June 2016 - Nov 2016 = BFN Nov 2016 dx male infertility - intermittent azoospermia during intercourse & unexplained
• Dec 2016 - IUI #1 | cd 30/10 dpiui: BFP | 8w4d: MC by D&C due to blighted ovum
• Mar 2017 - IUI #2, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN • April 2017 - IUI #3, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN • May 2017 - IUI #4, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN • June 2017 - IVF #1, 5 eggs retrieved, 4 fertilized, 2 high quality blasts chillin'. During retrieval, Dr. had to go through my uterus so we switched from fresh transfer to frozen. Giving my uterus a full cycle to heal. • August/September 2017 - Natural FET #1, transferred one day 5/6 embryo on Sept 3rd, Beta #1 171, Beta #2 402.6 | Saw heartbeat at 6 weeks, 3 days | BFP • April 2017 - Baby Boy Beckett was born. • August 2019 - FET, transferred one day 5/6 embryo | BFP • December 2019 - Diagnosed with low AFI of 3.41 on 12/3, cause unknown. No tear in membranes, no issues with Baby Girl. On bedrest.
Thanks, @JaeJayStark! I also tested on 8dpiui and got a negative, which wasn't such a bummer because of how early it was. But now that I am 14dpiui, I think it would really bum me out if it was negative. I am probably going to hold off for my beta. I have never ever had a positive, so it's never a surprise when the HPTs are negative, but still hurts me to see the empty space. Thanks again!
@jeansis no problem for the advice, like I said we are all different in how we react to things that involve pregnancy and fertility (especially with all the hormones!) so its a very personal decision. I second @JaeJayStark 's remarks, we are totally buddies and text all day long and its been wonderful support!!! I respect her opinions absolutely and I'm glad she could shed a different perspective on it so you have lots of information to help your decision!
Well, @JaeJayStark and @thothscribe81...despite my intentions to wait, I only lasted an hour with those darn HPTs in my bathroom. Figured urine would be dilute enough that I could live with a negative, so I thought !@#$ it and tested....and got a BFP! It's a little light, but easily visible, and as dilute as my pee was I guess that's probably ok? I am still in shock, as is dh. I have never ever ever EVER had a positive test in my life. Excited, but trying not to get too excited yet. Hope this is for real and beta confirms it. Will probably test a few more times this weekend too now that I opened this box! Thanks for the support and advice ladies! It is very much appreciated!
@Jeansis hooray! That's such a lovely test. What a great sign! So very very happy for you!
*TW* me 36 | him 42 | married 5/2016
ttc with TI June 2016 - Nov 2016 = BFN Nov 2016 dx male infertility - intermittent azoospermia during intercourse & unexplained
• Dec 2016 - IUI #1 | cd 30/10 dpiui: BFP | 8w4d: MC by D&C due to blighted ovum
• Mar 2017 - IUI #2, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN • April 2017 - IUI #3, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN • May 2017 - IUI #4, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN • June 2017 - IVF #1, 5 eggs retrieved, 4 fertilized, 2 high quality blasts chillin'. During retrieval, Dr. had to go through my uterus so we switched from fresh transfer to frozen. Giving my uterus a full cycle to heal. • August/September 2017 - Natural FET #1, transferred one day 5/6 embryo on Sept 3rd, Beta #1 171, Beta #2 402.6 | Saw heartbeat at 6 weeks, 3 days | BFP • April 2017 - Baby Boy Beckett was born. • August 2019 - FET, transferred one day 5/6 embryo | BFP • December 2019 - Diagnosed with low AFI of 3.41 on 12/3, cause unknown. No tear in membranes, no issues with Baby Girl. On bedrest.
@lmajin99 - sorry for the BFN. Sucks. @megmac2010 - sorry for AF. But thank you for the funny story. I haven't exactly been there - I actually stopped using the diva cup after a yeast infection last year - but I have had a couple of very, very unsexy moments with my H. I actually said something to him the other night, about how all the TI has taken so much out of me, I don't know that I'll ever enjoy sex again... he was like (after a beat): "Well, happy to hear that, honey."
Then we started laughing, really hard. I still laugh, when I think of it. Ah, marriage!
@funkykey thanks for updating this chart, its really nice to see where everyone is and when people are testing! Just wanted to mention that @shytonia posted on the TWW board that she got a positive beta today in case you wanted to add that
@funkykey I got my beta results earlier today, just didn't have time to post on here xoxo! 222! So very excited now time to read what's been going on today! Thanks again so much for the chart!
@jeansis yay!!! So extremely happy happy for you! I caved and tested early as well yesterday on 13dpiui and got a faint line, then this morning much more visible! I never had a Beta scheduled but my RE said if I test positive on 14 dpiui to come right in! So I was up and out of the house by 645 am lol. And got my beta results a few hours later! 222 So very exciting. You must be so excited and thrilled!
Yay! Thanks @ShyTonia! I took another test just a little while ago, because now I opened the POAS box haha, and it's still positive! Even looks a bit darker! I am absolutely beside myself. It's amazing! Hoping my beta is as good as yours on Monday, too! Congrats, again!
@Jeansis so freaking amazing! POAS box, it is so funny though isn't it. My whole thing was, I knew once the tests were in the house all bets were off. So I waited till the very last day before 14 days were up. I bee lined home once I bought the FIRST box of tests. (FRER2pack) one for Thursday and one for This morning. Then I ended up having to go back out and bought more. I almost bought more before I got home today but I was like nah. Lol. I can't wait till your beta on Monday I have everything crossed and will be sending nothing but love and good vibes!
Re: March IUI
me 36 | him 42 | married 5/2016
Nov 2016 dx male infertility - intermittent azoospermia during intercourse & unexplained
• Dec 2016 - IUI #1 | cd 30/10 dpiui: BFP | 8w4d: MC by D&C due to blighted ovum
• April 2017 - IUI #3, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
• May 2017 - IUI #4, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
• June 2017 - IVF #1, 5 eggs retrieved, 4 fertilized, 2 high quality blasts chillin'. During retrieval, Dr. had to go through my uterus so we switched from fresh transfer to frozen. Giving my uterus a full cycle to heal.
• August/September 2017 - Natural FET #1, transferred one day 5/6 embryo on Sept 3rd, Beta #1 171, Beta #2 402.6 | Saw heartbeat at 6 weeks, 3 days | BFP
• April 2017 - Baby Boy Beckett was born.
• August 2019 - FET, transferred one day 5/6 embryo | BFP
• December 2019 - Diagnosed with low AFI of 3.41 on 12/3, cause unknown. No tear in membranes, no issues with Baby Girl. On bedrest.
Married 7/13
TTC #1 since 10/13
BFP 2/4/15, MC twin boys at 18w3d 5/15
IUI #1 2/25/16
Me: 34 DH: 33
Unexplained infertility
Married 11/12
TTC 4/13
IUI # 1 5/13 BFN
IUI # 2 6/13 BFP
DD born on 2/14
TTC 11/16
IUI #1 1/17 BFN
IUI #2 2/17.BFN
IUI #3 3/17....
@junicek, I got the call about an hour ago and AF is just showing up see some spotting.
@Imajin99 I am so sorry for the negative Beta. I wish you all the luck and big ((((hugs)))))
On a related note, I'm quite sure that when hubby walked in to me sobbing and putting in my diva cup, I pretty much ensured that we'll never have sex again. It wasn't pretty. (You're allowed to laugh at that. It was ridiculous.)
Good luck everyone to everyone still hanging on! Hoping this group sees some BFPs!!
I am expecting AF at any moment now because I have had all my usual symptoms and breast tenderness is almost completely gone today, which usually means it's starting very soon. However, I am 14dpo/iui and instead of my usual drop, my temps have risen from 98.2 to 98.5 and 98.6 the past two days. They usually go down around day 12 or 13 and are below cover line by now, so I am feeling very puzzled. It probably means nothing and AF is just late. I'm trying not to read into it, but am also very tempted to test tomorrow morning if temps are still high. Good idea? Bad idea? My beta is Monday. I just hate the potential for disappointment with hpts, so been back and forth about this all morning.
@Imajin99 I'm sorry you didn't get the results you were looking for!
We totally get it, ladies. We're here beside you!
me 36 | him 42 | married 5/2016
Nov 2016 dx male infertility - intermittent azoospermia during intercourse & unexplained
• Dec 2016 - IUI #1 | cd 30/10 dpiui: BFP | 8w4d: MC by D&C due to blighted ovum
• April 2017 - IUI #3, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
• May 2017 - IUI #4, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
• June 2017 - IVF #1, 5 eggs retrieved, 4 fertilized, 2 high quality blasts chillin'. During retrieval, Dr. had to go through my uterus so we switched from fresh transfer to frozen. Giving my uterus a full cycle to heal.
• August/September 2017 - Natural FET #1, transferred one day 5/6 embryo on Sept 3rd, Beta #1 171, Beta #2 402.6 | Saw heartbeat at 6 weeks, 3 days | BFP
• April 2017 - Baby Boy Beckett was born.
• August 2019 - FET, transferred one day 5/6 embryo | BFP
• December 2019 - Diagnosed with low AFI of 3.41 on 12/3, cause unknown. No tear in membranes, no issues with Baby Girl. On bedrest.
Hope you get some solid answers soon!!!!
I am an advocate of testing before but it depends on how you use the information. I started testing yesterday (8dpiui) and I know it's super early so I don't let it get me down. For you, I don't see why not. It might help you move on one way or another rather than sitting in anticipation. You already think that your period is going to start so if it happens to be negative it means one of two things - 1. you aren't pregnant OR 2. your HCG isn't high enough to detect on a hpt. Try to just look at it as a piece of information to consider.
me 36 | him 42 | married 5/2016
Nov 2016 dx male infertility - intermittent azoospermia during intercourse & unexplained
• Dec 2016 - IUI #1 | cd 30/10 dpiui: BFP | 8w4d: MC by D&C due to blighted ovum
• April 2017 - IUI #3, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
• May 2017 - IUI #4, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
• June 2017 - IVF #1, 5 eggs retrieved, 4 fertilized, 2 high quality blasts chillin'. During retrieval, Dr. had to go through my uterus so we switched from fresh transfer to frozen. Giving my uterus a full cycle to heal.
• August/September 2017 - Natural FET #1, transferred one day 5/6 embryo on Sept 3rd, Beta #1 171, Beta #2 402.6 | Saw heartbeat at 6 weeks, 3 days | BFP
• April 2017 - Baby Boy Beckett was born.
• August 2019 - FET, transferred one day 5/6 embryo | BFP
• December 2019 - Diagnosed with low AFI of 3.41 on 12/3, cause unknown. No tear in membranes, no issues with Baby Girl. On bedrest.
me 36 | him 42 | married 5/2016
Nov 2016 dx male infertility - intermittent azoospermia during intercourse & unexplained
• Dec 2016 - IUI #1 | cd 30/10 dpiui: BFP | 8w4d: MC by D&C due to blighted ovum
• April 2017 - IUI #3, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
• May 2017 - IUI #4, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
• June 2017 - IVF #1, 5 eggs retrieved, 4 fertilized, 2 high quality blasts chillin'. During retrieval, Dr. had to go through my uterus so we switched from fresh transfer to frozen. Giving my uterus a full cycle to heal.
• August/September 2017 - Natural FET #1, transferred one day 5/6 embryo on Sept 3rd, Beta #1 171, Beta #2 402.6 | Saw heartbeat at 6 weeks, 3 days | BFP
• April 2017 - Baby Boy Beckett was born.
• August 2019 - FET, transferred one day 5/6 embryo | BFP
• December 2019 - Diagnosed with low AFI of 3.41 on 12/3, cause unknown. No tear in membranes, no issues with Baby Girl. On bedrest.
Thanks for the support and advice ladies! It is very much appreciated!
me 36 | him 42 | married 5/2016
Nov 2016 dx male infertility - intermittent azoospermia during intercourse & unexplained
• Dec 2016 - IUI #1 | cd 30/10 dpiui: BFP | 8w4d: MC by D&C due to blighted ovum
• April 2017 - IUI #3, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
• May 2017 - IUI #4, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
• June 2017 - IVF #1, 5 eggs retrieved, 4 fertilized, 2 high quality blasts chillin'. During retrieval, Dr. had to go through my uterus so we switched from fresh transfer to frozen. Giving my uterus a full cycle to heal.
• August/September 2017 - Natural FET #1, transferred one day 5/6 embryo on Sept 3rd, Beta #1 171, Beta #2 402.6 | Saw heartbeat at 6 weeks, 3 days | BFP
• April 2017 - Baby Boy Beckett was born.
• August 2019 - FET, transferred one day 5/6 embryo | BFP
• December 2019 - Diagnosed with low AFI of 3.41 on 12/3, cause unknown. No tear in membranes, no issues with Baby Girl. On bedrest.
@lmajin99 - sorry for the BFN. Sucks.
@megmac2010 - sorry for AF. But thank you for the funny story. I haven't exactly been there - I actually stopped using the diva cup after a yeast infection last year - but I have had a couple of very, very unsexy moments with my H. I actually said something to him the other night, about how all the TI has taken so much out of me, I don't know that I'll ever enjoy sex again... he was like (after a beat): "Well, happy to hear that, honey."
Then we started laughing, really hard. I still laugh, when I think of it. Ah, marriage!
@thothscribe81