January 2012 Chit Chat Thread for TTC Boy

[LolaInLove]

Lola, so sorry about the bfn. It sucks getting one but it's even worse when you're waiting for AF, knowing you're not pregnant. So are you leaning more towards doing IUI? I'm not very familiar with it, is it very successful with low sperm count? My friend who is just starting her IVF cycle in a few weeks got told that IUI wouldn't work for her and her husband (they have male factor too). I hope Ruby is right! I'm onto downloading the crystal ball app too.





So, spoke to my doctor today. Seems like I may have had another chemical pregnancy last cycle. My bloods on 13dpo showed a hcg of 4 and I started spotting that day. I did a FRER on 12dpo and got what I thought was an evap line, now I know it was for real. At least I didn't really know this time and didn't get my hopes up. Anyway... we're going to do another two Clomid cycles and if no bfp then move onto injections.

Bec, I'm SO sorry about the cycle/chemical! I think it's a good idea to think about switching it up soon. It is best to not know sometimes, I am with you on that.

I have read online that you can't do IUI with a count like my DH's. We could maybe try to combine a bunch of frozen samples. I just know that it is way, way cheaper than IVF, although it's more of a gamble for success.

I am just at a loss....I cannot believe that we have conceived 3 times before, and now nothing????? I have to think that his sperm levels fluctuate or something. I just can't figure it out. I am making an appt with a reproductive urologist for him and biting the bullet- we need to figure out what is wrong. I am not sure just trying and trying until my eggs are gone is a good plan for my psyche anymore.

[LolaInLove]

Thanks girls xx

I have had my progesterone checked both times and my doctor never said anything so I can only assume it is ok. He is pretty thorough so I'm not concerned that it might be low.

I figured he'd have you on prog supplements if you needed them. Have you ever been tested for clotting disorders?

[Hobbermittens]

Bec, I'm SO sorry about the cycle/chemical! I think it's a good idea to think about switching it up soon. It is best to not know sometimes, I am with you on that.

I have read online that you can't do IUI with a count like my DH's. We could maybe try to combine a bunch of frozen samples. I just know that it is way, way cheaper than IVF, although it's more of a gamble for success.

I am just at a loss....I cannot believe that we have conceived 3 times before, and now nothing????? I have to think that his sperm levels fluctuate or something. I just can't figure it out. I am making an appt with a reproductive urologist for him and biting the bullet- we need to figure out what is wrong. I am not sure just trying and trying until my eggs are gone is a good plan for my psyche anymore.

So no BFP again? I was hoping it was just the Wondfos. I'm sorry, Lola. I was really thinking you'd get one this month!

I think you are making the right move by going to the Dr. about your DH. I hope they have some answers and solutions. And I definitely think if nothing else, you should do IVF.

[LolaInLove]

Yea, nothing. We can't afford IVF, so hopefully the doc will have some answers. I just can't figure out WHY he has gotten me pg before and now nothing!!!

[Hobbermittens]

Yea, nothing. We can't afford IVF, so hopefully the doc will have some answers. I just can't figure out WHY he has gotten me pg before and now nothing!!!

I thought you said IVF was only $1000? Not that that is just a minuscule amount, but in the medical world, it seems pretty affordable. But I know we don't ever have $1000 laying around, so I know it might be hard to come up with. Can you get a loan from family?

[My Fabulous Children]

Hi ladies,

Today my appointment was lovely I heard the heartbeat for the first time!

AND my NT scan is scheduled for Jan 31. I'll be 13W6D but that's according to my O day ..And according to my Dr, 13W1D ..I'm confused, Should I change my appointment (Early) or leave it?

What do you ladies think?

[Plum3]

Bec, I'm sorry! I hope the doctor can find something that works for you next cycle!

Thanks Hobber. I hope so too! Hopefully it was just one of those things and doesn't keep happening.

[My Fabulous Children]

Lola, so sorry about the bfn. It sucks getting one but it's even worse when you're waiting for AF, knowing you're not pregnant. So are you leaning more towards doing IUI? I'm not very familiar with it, is it very successful with low sperm count? My friend who is just starting her IVF cycle in a few weeks got told that IUI wouldn't work for her and her husband (they have male factor too). I hope Ruby is right! I'm onto downloading the crystal ball app too.

Yahmama, you just described my boobs. How terribly sad for us!

5, I can't wait til my boobs get bigger again. I can live in denial for at least 9 months.

POP, stupid crystal ball, total rubbish.

So, spoke to my doctor today. Seems like I may have had another chemical pregnancy last cycle. My bloods on 13dpo showed a hcg of 4 and I started spotting that day. I did a FRER on 12dpo and got what I thought was an evap line, now I know it was for real. At least I didn't really know this time and didn't get my hopes up. Anyway... we're going to do another two Clomid cycles and if no bfp then move onto injections.

OH Bec I'm so very sorry dear Sending you a lot of sticky vibes THIS cycle!

[Plum3]

Lola, thanks Hopefully I won't need to do anything but Clomid but at least I know we'll move on if nothing comes of it. I've never been tested for clotting disorders, no one has ever mentioned it to me.

That's reassuring about the IUI. I agree, it is bizarre that you have conceived before with DH and now nothing. I think that sounds like a great plan to see a urologist, you don't want to keep waiting and waiting without knowing.

[Plum3]

Hi ladies,

Today my appointment was lovely I heard the heartbeat for the first time!

AND my NT scan is scheduled for Jan 31. I'll be 13W6D but that's according to my O day ..And according to my Dr, 13W1D ..I'm confused, Should I change my appointment (Early) or leave it?

What do you ladies think?

Yay! I'm glad everything went well That sound is wonderful isn't it?

If you definitely know when you O'd then I would probably make the scan a bit earlier. Isn't the NT scan more accurate when it's done between 12-13 weeks?