https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:42:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey/page/2#post-1361334 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 11:44:11 +0000 HolisticMama 1361334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@McNugget: DH and I actually got tested before TTC, because apparently I'm a little nuts. We discovered that his count was low and he had poor morphology. I'm not sure how much it changes things, really. We want to try naturally for a year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey/page/2#post-1360856 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 09:02:47 +0000 dc yoga bee 1360856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Trying for LO#: 1</p> <p>Decade (Age: 20s/30s/ect): Mid-20s</p> <p>Cycle #: 4</p> <p>CD: 2</p> <p>How long is your usual cycle? Average is 28 days</p> <p>Conception Tools (OPKs, ect.): Previously digital OPKs and monitoring CM. Moving on to fertility monitor this month!</p> <p>Fertility Aids/Medications: prenatal vitamins, preseed, green tea (yum), tried mucinex &amp; it did not work.</p> <p>Do you track 2WW symptoms?: Hells to the yeah.</p> <p>Anything notable about your TTC journey thus far? I feel like Cycle 3 was our first month of good timing. Hoping the fertility monitor gives us more months of good timing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey/page/2#post-1360721 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 07:10:40 +0000 McNugget 1360721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs tartan:<br /> BFN early am and AF mid day.<br /> And yes everything is a sx during the TWW -I'm with you my google history is hilarious </p> <p>I usually have phantom cramps x4-5 d before AF. This time no cramps and very sore boobs ( like tenderness associated w cycle but 10x worse )</p> <p>I went to GYN at 5 mo of TTC -tracking and BDing every other day between cd 10 and 20</p> <p>He already knew I had cysts on my ovaries from an ultrasound 2 yrs prior due to pain .....and suspected PCOS once I told him how long we have been TTC ... Blood work confirmed it. ..he Rx'd clomid </p> <p>So if you feel like something is not clicking I would go on in for tests and advice.. It might lift your spirits to hear a professional say what you are going thru is normal, If they say "keep it up "at least you won't feel like your efforts were a lost cause </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey/page/2#post-1360684 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 04:29:12 +0000 Mrs tartan 1360684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@McNugget: did you get a bfn or bfp this month? I just ask as I was interested when you said you felt different this month.</p> <p>Trying for LO#: 1</p> <p>How long did you try for previous LOs? N/a</p> <p>Decade (Age: 20s/30s/ect): 20's, 28 to be exact.</p> <p>Cycle #: 8</p> <p>CD: 28</p> <p>How long is your usual cycle? 33 days, feels like forever, that extra 5 days compared the the average 28.</p> <p>Conception Tools (OPKs, ect.): opk and cm tracking, if bfn again then I'm starting bbt this month. </p> <p>Fertility aids: prenatal vitamins and trying to be sexy when I just want to sit in my dressing gown. </p> <p>Do you track 2WW symptoms?: Everything is a symptom in TWW to me. I google the weirdest things in that two weeks.</p> <p>Anything notable about your TTC journey thus far? Not really, it's starting to wear thin now, 5 more months before see a doctor seems a long way away. Getting pretty sick of BD but we will power through I'm sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey/page/2#post-1360471 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:54:20 +0000 McNugget 1360471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did anyone send DH for testing??? We have discussed but I would rather not. I still think the real problem is timing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey/page/2#post-1358091 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 10:07:50 +0000 cheert16 1358091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Trying for LO#: 2<br /> How long did you try for previous LOs? a year and a half</p> <p>Decade (Age: 20s/30s/ect): 30's<br /> Cycle #: 1- pp<br /> CD: 5<br /> How long is your usual cycle? 28<br /> Conception Tools (OPKs, ect.): Nothing yet- will start temping next cycle<br /> Fertility Aids/Medications: Need clomid and ovidrel for LO#1 and was seeing an RE- not sure of how long we should try before going back to the RE (since we already know something is wrong)<br /> Do you track 2WW symptoms?: Nope</p> <p>Anything notable about your TTC journey thus far? Not really sure how to proceed- going to call my GYN next week to see if we should be seeing the RE to start- or should we try awhile then go see him- anyone have an experience with this? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey/page/2#post-1358088 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 10:04:21 +0000 McNugget 1358088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HolisticMama: </p> <p>I hate to feel OCD and I'm glad to find you all to help work out my feelings before I have to go to work, ect. You have helped ease my anxiety about this part of my journey!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey/page/2#post-1358086 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 10:02:48 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 1358086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@McNugget: hang in there-hoping AF doesn't show up for a good reason!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey/page/2#post-1358082 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 09:59:28 +0000 McNugget 1358082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: </p> <p>Thank you so much!!!! I never wanted to be in this game, none of us did - but it's nice to know we are all here for each other!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey/page/2#post-1358079 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 09:57:57 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 1358079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Trying for LO#:1</p> <p>Decade (Age: 20s/30s/ect): turning 30 this year (eek)<br /> Cycle #:1<br /> CD: 14<br /> How long is your usual cycle? Anywhere from 28-35 days. Been off BC since August. However, I suspect at least one of the long cycles was the result of super late Oing when our pup got super sick and had emergency surgery. Thankfully he is fine:-), but it was a stressful 6 weeks!<br /> Conception Tools (OPKs, ect.): BBT (although my thermometer seems super inaccurate), CM checks, FF, Ovia, OPKs (although jury is out on whether I'll keep up with these).<br /> Fertility Aids/Medications: Pre-natals...I suck at taking vitamins, so the fact that I've taken these suckers daily since CD1 is a victory so far:-).<br /> Do you track 2WW symptoms?: hoping to HAVE a TWW for the first time. We gotta get cracking over the next few days!</p> <p>Anything notable about your TTC journey thus far? Hubs is finally on board, although I've been ready for a year or two:-). Now that I finally have the green light it's exciting, but I've been wanting this for so long it's hard to believe it's only Cycle 1 and will likely take ages:-/. Thanks to all for being here to calm my crazy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey/page/2#post-1358070 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 09:50:27 +0000 HolisticMama 1358070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: Oh. I don't know. I went to grab my ovarian assessment report from September, but it doesn't say. -_-<br /> I'm going to go on naively thinking that everything month is going to be "the one." </p> <p>Actually...I think in March I am going to go and get another blood draw to see what's up. And we can make a better decision from there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey/page/2#post-1358067 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 09:48:31 +0000 HolisticMama 1358067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@McNugget: :: hugs :: You certainly aren't alone here and will have lots of support. I hope that you can start joining us on threads more often.<br /> And you're not out...until your out. ;) And then you get another beginning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey/page/2#post-1358055 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 09:37:09 +0000 LovelyPlum 1358055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@McNugget: welcome! I hope that your bfp comes soon :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey#post-1358045 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 09:26:16 +0000 McNugget 1358045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HolisticMama: </p> <p>TTC # 1 x 12+ mo<br /> After not trying, not preventing for 3-6mo prior to </p> <p>Dx PCOS x 1 yr. ( normal cycles most of my married life ?????)</p> <p>OB/GYN x 8 yrs, not seeing RE </p> <p>33, DH 34 Married almost 10 yrs.... </p> <p>Rct questions from family, friends and coworkers " why did ya'll wait so long " ...answer - we are trying to be responsible </p> <p>Colmid x 5 cycles<br /> Metformin 1000mg x 12 mo<br /> Mucinex<br /> Opk's<br /> Preseed<br /> Increased folic acid this mo. (Taking q am and prenatal qhs )<br /> Fish oil<br /> B vits<br /> Juicing ( for health and digestion issues caused by clomid )<br /> Temping<br /> Checking CM</p> <p>Every other cycle I almost knew I was not . Period cramping 1 week before AF --no surprise But still sad.. The last few days have been so different</p> <p>Spotting started yesterday am, after 3 nights of CRAZY dreams, and the worst breast tenderness I have ever experienced. I took a hpt on CD 26 because I was certain this was my mo. Our attempts may have been affected by the Auburn nat'l championship game -my DH had tickets. Of course we did not know he would be going when I started that mo cycle of clomid about 2 weeks before the game.</p> <p>So here we are ... Still no AF I want to test again since I still have abn sx ... But I know it will ruin my mood .... Tomorrow will be CD 29, waiting for expected AF </p> <p>I just want to hear some good news, I feel like my support system does not understand, I'm not jealous of ppl w kids, and I'm not upset "this is not my month" - I'm afraid it may never happen.</p> <p>I can't control the world, DH travels and we both work a lot- it may just be timing</p> <p>Btw my name is Lindsey - I'm new, read a lot -but never posted. thanks for the advice </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey#post-1358044 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 09:26:07 +0000 McNugget 1358044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HolisticMama: </p> <p>TTC # 1 x 12+ mo<br /> After not trying, not preventing for 3-6mo prior to </p> <p>Dx PCOS x 1 yr. ( normal cycles most of my married life ?????)</p> <p>OB/GYN x 8 yrs, not seeing RE </p> <p>33, DH 34 Married almost 10 yrs.... </p> <p>Rct questions from family, friends and coworkers " why did ya'll wait so long " ...answer - we are trying to be responsible </p> <p>Colmid x 5 cycles<br /> Metformin 1000mg x 12 mo<br /> Mucinex<br /> Opk's<br /> Preseed<br /> Increased folic acid this mo. (Taking q am and prenatal qhs )<br /> Fish oil<br /> B vits<br /> Juicing ( for health and digestion issues caused by clomid )<br /> Temping<br /> Checking CM</p> <p>Every other cycle I almost knew I was not . Period cramping 1 week before AF --no surprise But still sad.. The last few days have been so different</p> <p>Spotting started yesterday am, after 3 nights of CRAZY dreams, and the worst breast tenderness I have ever experienced. I took a hpt on CD 26 because I was certain this was my mo. Our attempts may have been affected by the Auburn nat'l championship game -my DH had tickets. Of course we did not know he would be going when I started that mo cycle of clomid about 2 weeks before the game.</p> <p>So here we are ... Still no AF I want to test again since I still have abn sx ... But I know it will ruin my mood .... Tomorrow will be CD 29, waiting for expected AF </p> <p>I just want to hear some good news, I feel like my support system does not understand, I'm not jealous of ppl w kids, and I'm not upset "this is not my month" - I'm afraid it may never happen.</p> <p>I can't control the world, DH travels and we both work a lot- it may just be timing</p> <p>Btw my name is Lindsey - I'm new, read a lot -but never posted. thanks for the advice </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey#post-1358030 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 09:11:07 +0000 snowjewelz 1358030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Trying for LO#: 1</p> <p>Decade (Age: 20s/30s/ect): Going to be 30 this year!<br /> Cycle #: 1<br /> CD: 25<br /> How long is your usual cycle? Don't know yet, just got off BCP<br /> Conception Tools (OPKs, ect.): I have a basal thermometer &amp; OPK, both from Target<br /> Fertility Aids/Medications: I got Preseed &amp; prenatal vitamins<br /> Do you track 2WW symptoms?: I don't even know if I would be in a TWW but I am definitely obsessing over symptoms! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey#post-1357953 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 02:43:54 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1357953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HolisticMama: Do you remember what your FSH was when your RE diagnosed low ovarian reserve? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey#post-1357952 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 02:41:16 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1357952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PawPrints: I love that you said "lingerie!!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey#post-1357909 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:40:59 +0000 Crystal 1357909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@owlteach: ooooh, that's rough. I hope you can find something that makes you feel comfortable. Would it be possible to drive farther away? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey#post-1357858 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 23:37:48 +0000 owlteach 1357858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crystal: The Dr. is the specialist. It is a one dr. practice, as are most practices in our neck of the woods. I REALLY love living in the middle of nowhere, except when I don't! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey#post-1357845 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 23:20:41 +0000 Crystal 1357845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@owlteach: Can you just see the specialist, or do you have to see the regular dr too? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey#post-1357784 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 22:22:48 +0000 pinkcupcake 1357784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Trying for LO#: 2 (LO is 23 months old)<br /> How long did you try for previous LOs? :4 cycles</p> <p>Decade (Age: 20s/30s/ect): early 30s<br /> Cycle #: 1<br /> CD: 18<br /> How long is your usual cycle? : post baby, around 30-31 days<br /> Conception Tools (OPKs, ect.): none<br /> Fertility Aids/Medications: none (I need to remember to take my prenatals!)<br /> Do you track 2WW symptoms?: not yet, but I'm sure I will soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey#post-1357704 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 21:17:23 +0000 Boopers 1357704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@owlteach: thanks! You too :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey#post-1357697 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 21:13:16 +0000 owlteach 1357697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boopers: Fingers crossed for BFP soon :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey#post-1357689 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 21:07:47 +0000 Boopers 1357689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Trying for LO#: 1<br /> How long did you try for previous LOs?</p> <p>Decade (Age: 20s/30s/ect): 25<br /> Cycle #: 11<br /> CD: 4<br /> How long is your usual cycle? 26-27 days but I had a weird 29 day cycle last month.<br /> Conception Tools (OPKs, ect.): Started using OPKS at the beginning then it became too much of a hassle. I thought we would just BD around my ovulation window, but no luck so far. I bought digital OPKS for this cycle.<br /> Fertility Aids/Medications: I've tried B complex for two months which really made my cycle wacky. We also used preseed one cycle. I am going to use it again this cycle.<br /> Do you track 2WW symptoms?: I try not to, but my imagination gets the best of me!</p> <p>Anything notable about your TTC journey thus far? I didn't think we'd be starting cycle 11 with zero success. I'm getting mentally prepared to go to see a dr. if nothing happens these next 2 cycles. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey#post-1357683 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 21:01:43 +0000 owlteach 1357683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>About 4 years. She was able to remove some pretty serious cysts, without taking the ovaries and is a pretty talented surgeon. We also live in a pretty rural area. She's not an RE, but she is an infertility specialist, so she could be pretty helpful. I had one appointment with her at 5 months, and since then have been communicating with one of her nurses about opk's etc. She just can't seem to write anything in my chart, nor read my chart. So, I have no idea if my Dr. even really knows whats going on.</p> <p>ETA: and she holds pretty tight to the 1 year of trying rule. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey#post-1357672 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:58:56 +0000 Crystal 1357672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@owlteach: how long have you been going there? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey#post-1357663 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:55:19 +0000 owlteach 1357663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: this exactly, it just SUCKS :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey#post-1357656 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:50:46 +0000 owlteach 1357656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Trying for LO# : 1</p> <p>Decade: 20s, I'll be 25 in Feb.</p> <p>Cycle #: 8</p> <p>CD: 18, 1 DPO<br /> How long is your usual cycle? 27-29 Days</p> <p>Conception Tools: OPK's, kinda taking a break from those this month.</p> <p>Fertility Aids/Medications: B6 and a prenatal</p> <p>Do you track 2WW symptoms?: Nope</p> <p>Anything notable about your TTC journey thus far?<br /> Ummm...I suspect that I have a short luteal phase (8-10 days) and my dr. doesn't seem to care and I'm not very confident in the competency of her nurses (really just 1) over the phone. I will give the practice one last chance to convince me when I go in for my annual in March. If they don't impress me then, I will be looking to change Dr's. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-are-you-in-your-ttc-journey#post-1357602 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:00:15 +0000 Radish 1357602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Trying for LO#: 2<br /> How long did you try for previous LOs? Conceived on first try.</p> <p>Decade (Age: 20s/30s/ect): Mid-20s<br /> Cycle #: 1<br /> CD: 5<br /> How long is your usual cycle? 28-32 days but the last one was 38. bleck.<br /> Conception Tools (OPKs, ect.): Just monitoring CM<br /> Fertility Aids/Medications: None<br /> Do you track 2WW symptoms?: Did for #1, but won't for this one.</p> <p>Anything notable about your TTC journey thus far? My cycles have been a bit wonky since AF arrived postpartum. 39, 28, and 38 days so I'm really hoping this cycle is on the shorter side. </p>