Ok Ladies, I just wanted to share this! Firstly, thank you all so much for your posts and words of inspiration and knowledge! I am learning SO MUCH from being a part of this board!
So I am in the 2WW from my last ovulation cycle. The good news is, I REALLY feel like I'm on the right track now, thanks to your info. I got my BBT thermometer about a month ago, and I have faithful with it. I got my Wondfo Combo pack from amazon.com. Well, doing those tests and taking my BBT daily and charting using my FF mobile app, I got my first confirmed ovulation!
Even if I get a BFN - which will still be disappointing as heck - I feel better knowing I'm totally on the right track now. My only question now, is when should I try to see a RE? We've been officially TTC since 06/12. However, he worked overseas the majority of the year, so we only had 3 cycles last year and 3 so far this year (he's home permanently now, so we're good each month).
I had 4 children before (from age 23 until my last at 30), basically no problems at all...getting older is a trip, isn't it? lol
Re: Really into it now....
Generally to see an RE its 6 months of actively trying, so I don't know how you should gauge your time! That is hard!
but good for you for getting all ready and into TTC!! have fun with it too!
My Ovulation Chart
Me: 41 DH: 46. We are TTC our 1st, started July '11,
3 cycles clomid with Ob,
1 cycle Tamoxifen with Ob,
Diagnosed PCOS 11/5/12
clomid, trigger & timed bd 12/12 BFN
1st clomid IUI 1/4/13 BFN.
2nd clomid IUI 2/13 cancelled didn't respond to clomid.
3/15/13 scheduled laparoscopy & on bcp.
May 10 IUI from injectibles - BFN
May 22 done with interventions it will either happen or it won't.
February 2014 No longer actively trying, but not preventing.
SURPISE BFP 4/2/2015!!!!!!!!!!
Miscarriage 4/23/15
That is really tough to know. They say 6 months for 35-40, and 3 months for over 40, so I think you can do whatever you're comfortable with.
Have you done your preliminary blood work, HSG, etc? I was able to do that with my OB, so you might want
AMA & SAIF. TTC #1 since Oct. 2010. DX: Unexplained. BFP on break after 32 months trying and 2 med cycles. Baby girl born at 40w0d!
jbelle
I agree with the other ladies. I like the suggestion of talking to your OB first and seeing, if you can start there and get a referral from them. Then, before you start any tests with your OB, call the RE office to ask about the tests and w