TTC GIRL- MAY 2012

[Ribbons]

Right... had some twinging during lunch so decided to check my CM/CP again and noticed my cervix felt a little softer than it did this morning, my cervix opening seemed a little more open than this morning... and I managed to collect a little. It of CM that stretched when pulled between my fingers. Think I'm gearing up?? Think a positive OPK could happen soonish? I'm not drinking anymore fluid today and will test again when I get home from work. And probably start cetirizine...

Sounds like you're gearing up to me, Suregena! Are you planning to start DTD right at +OPK, or before? I started before +... got in 2 days before my + and I think it did the trick for me. (I have a CBFM to tell me when that was, but my EWCM starts becoming noticeable about 2 days prior to +, maybe you are also in that range?) I would go ahead and start DTD now, can't hurt!!

[Babyy Love]

BabyLove -- is that the dye test you had done to see what is going on in the tubes/uterus. I was offered to take that test...but thought it might be too invasive. Did you think it was worth it?

To be honest I absolutely think it was worth it FOR ME because my tubes were blocked. It's different for everyone but if you think you need it go for it! If you feel like u wanna find out what's going on go for it!

[suregena]

Sounds like you're gearing up to me, Suregena! Are you planning to start DTD right at +OPK, or before? I started before +... got in 2 days before my + and I think it did the trick for me. (I have a CBFM to tell me when that was, but my EWCM starts becoming noticeable about 2 days prior to +, maybe you are also in that range?) I would go ahead and start DTD now, can't hurt!!

Yeah, I figured to start DTD at fade in and do multiple attempts as I do want to get pregnant this month and because so many people say timing doesn't matter. Think it matters to have so much semen around in there or if shallow release is even important? Definitely having mild left sided twinging this afternoon so going to start DTD tonight. Hubby has FR once or twice a day since CD5 so should be okay?

[ILindGurl]

BabyLove -- oh wow, yeah that would be very beneficial to know! I hope you don't mind me asking, but did you have any symptoms that indicated maybe your tubes were blocked that led you to take this test?

I had 2 chemicals in 4 months (Jan & April) and my doctor thinks it's just bad eggs (because I'm 40) so they "probably had a genetic/chromosomal problem" and stopped developing shortly after implantation. But I'm worried that maybe I just have an implantation issue...my progesterone test at 7dpo was ok...I asked if there was any other testing we could do she suggested that test (or just an ultrasound of my uterus lining and follicles before O). Now I'm thinking perhaps I should do some testing?

[Ribbons]

Yeah, I figured to start DTD at fade in and do multiple attempts as I do want to get pregnant this month and because so many people say timing doesn't matter. Think it matters to have so much semen around in there or if shallow release is even important? Definitely having mild left sided twinging this afternoon so going to start DTD tonight. Hubby has FR once or twice a day since CD5 so should be okay?

Yes, FR since CD5 should be ok, esp. if he did today as well - according to your chart, that means he got a full 7 days of FR in, which is what is recommended. Even if he didn't today, I still think that should be ok since he's been doing more than 1 FR a day.

I planned on DTD as much as possible - up to 6 times - but we only got 3 in b/c poor DH couldn't keep up. As far as shallow release, it's probably best to try if you can, but I have seen quite a few successful sways without shallow release - and I didn't have a choice, had to do it doggystyle on one of my attempts b/c that was the only way DH could finish!! so, I am not going to worry about shallow release one bit!

[mydream]

I had 2 chemicals in 4 months (Jan & April) and my doctor thinks it's just bad eggs (because I'm 40) so they "probably had a genetic/chromosomal problem" and stopped developing shortly after implantation. But I'm worried that maybe I just have an implantation issue...my progesterone test at 7dpo was ok...I asked if there was any other testing we could do she suggested that test (or just an ultrasound of my uterus lining and follicles before O). Now I'm thinking perhaps I should do some testing?

here is my opinion...and this is just my opinion....I hate when dr.'s say "oh it was just a bad egg"...you just don't know if that is true or not and then they blame it on age...
I know for me...I had a 24 chromosome tested girl transferred via FET and had a chemical, then another chemical in April...so for me...it was definite sign to do some immune testing. Found out I have MTHFR..even after having 2 healthy pregnancies. I would absolutely talk to her about this just to rule it out. It can't hurt.

[Babyy Love]

BabyLove -- oh wow, yeah that would be very beneficial to know! I hope you don't mind me asking, but did you have any symptoms that indicated maybe your tubes were blocked that led you to take this test?

I had 2 chemicals in 4 months (Jan & April) and my doctor thinks it's just bad eggs (because I'm 40) so they "probably had a genetic/chromosomal problem" and stopped developing shortly after implantation. But I'm worried that maybe I just have an implantation issue...my progesterone test at 7dpo was ok...I asked if there was any other testing we could do she suggested that test (or just an ultrasound of my uterus lining and follicles before O). Now I'm thinking perhaps I should do some testing?

My doctor personally wanted me to have the test because we are such a young couple and it's been over a year and she found it odd that we were having such a hard time so good thing she did order it for me

[ILindGurl]

mydream -- I agree with you and it hasn't felt right to hear "advanced maternal age and older eggs" are the only issue. Thank you for your opinion...if I don't get pregnant this cycle, I am going to request more testing! My husband and I are babies who were born to older moms (our moms both had us at 40) and my mom had 4 early miscarriages before conceiving me....so I'm trying to stay hopeful, but it's hard and I'd like to have more answers == gonna test!! Thank you!!

In the meantime, I decided to take baby aspirin daily and increase my folic acid intake (1600mcg) this month...I was told by the OB it wouldn't hurt (but she didn't think it was necessary) and now I'm reading that maybe it could help if I have an auto-immune disorder, clotting issue/MTHFR??

[KraizyDaizy]

Well my creamy CM had a little beige/pink in it when I wiped this am and had a few cramps as well, so looking back on my charts, I think AF will be here soon. Bummed and disappointed....

[mydream]

In the meantime, I decided to take baby aspirin daily and increase my folic acid intake (1600mcg) this month...I was told by the OB it wouldn't hurt (but she didn't think it was necessary) and now I'm reading that maybe it could help if I have an auto-immune disorder, clotting issue/MTHFR??

I think that is a great idea..it can help if that is what you have..I have to take a prescription strength folic acid tablet with B6 and B12 in it , 1 baby asprin per day and now Lovenox injection daily (since my BFP).
Fingers crossed for you hun!