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@LindsayInNY: thank you, that's encouraging!

@Kelli_Deluxe: I think that's the worst part of TTCing... forced BDing. It's suppose to be fun! But it ends up being kind of a chore. And with a BFN you think on man we have to BD that much again next month!!! Maybe it's just me but it's exhausting!

@Raindrop: Yesssss.... I will admit that there are times when I think, Ugh we have to bd, and then I feel guilty for not being jazzed to be with my husband. The cycle never ends (no pun intended!)

Just got my bill from our first iui last month I honestly can't complain about the amount (other girls in my military group payed WAY more than us) but it's a bit painful to see the numbers displayed so boldly haha.

@littlek: oh my lord Our insurance doesn't cover it either... Idk if we got a discount or our office is just normally inexpensive. At $1600 a pop, I totally get why some people say they'd rather save for ivf instead. That's almost offensive when you think about how quick an iui is

@littlek: Well that's awesome! What do they consider "trying other methods?"

@littlek: Those tricksters; paying for things without actually paying for things! Ohhhhh insurance. I guess in the grand scheme it's not so bad. It'll all be worth it soon!!

I'm with some of the other ladies on not being able to NTNP. I tried that, but I am still so disappointed. I am in the TWW, but not even paying attention to days. I am not temping during the TWW (once I confirmed O).

My very Catholic mother who observes feast days and does not know we're TTC wished me a "happy feast of the annunciation." This is when the angel told Mary she would have Jesus. Maybe it's a sign for someone. This is the last cycle where my jury duty theory is still alive, since I was supposed to report on 3/12, but was excused.

On the new job possibility- I am supposed to call tomorrow to "discuss next steps." I am so hoping the pay will be reasonable.

I thought IUI would cost like $300!! gees.

What exactly is "timed intercourse"?

@Kelli_Deluxe: BDing based on OPKs? So basically, everyone on this thread is doing timed intercourse!

@Kelli_Deluxe: thanks for explaining, I never knew what that meant either.

@septca: I started charting the cycle I went off BCP too, but it's been over 12 months and I'm tired of it! I'm still waiting for AF to arrive this cycle, so still temping for now, but then I'm on to zero tracking for a couple of months. I wonder how long I'll be able to go NTNP? It IS stressing me out to keep tracking, but the thought of NOT knowing what's going on with my cycle is stressing me out too...UGH!

@AmeliaBedilia: Fingers crossed for good pay! Please keep us updated with the job developments! Also, I'm praying for a continued relaxing TWW for you!

@sarahnicole218: catching up from yesterday ... I think metformin can take a few months but some people see improvement right away.
I've been on it since mid-feb so I'll let you know if it does the bfp trick (of course I also did clomid/iui this cycle but I'm counting on met to make the difference!)

@MrsMcD: it is my house, im very lucky, dh let me design the extension, the house used to be just his and i didnt like it hehe

@bhbee: Fingers crossed for you!! Have you had any negative side effects from it?

Okay ladies, CD1! So I am officially joining.

Cycle #: 5, month 6 TTC
POAS/AF date: O will be 04/11 or 04/12, so AF is due around 04/27, which means I will likely start POAlltheS around 04/22. (Sorry for the novel - @littlek: you can list me for 04/22, please.)
Fvaorite thing about spring: Living in DC! I swear, this city was *made* for spring. Cherry blossoms, tulips, daffodils, tons of trees everywhere... Just walking to work makes me so happy during April and May. (And usually during March, but this March can go screw itself.)

Since this is my first time POAlltheS here, I will give a little GTKY intro in case it is helpful to everyone:
DH and I have been married for 3.5 years, together for 10 next week (woo hoo!). We started TTC shortly after our wedding - I had really normal, ovulatory cycles right off BCP but developed severe abdominal pain around O (and then all the time). After 10 months of TTC, I had a lap and was diagnosed with endometriosis and found out that both of my tubes were blocked. So we had 10 months of perfect TI under our belys and all were worth zilch. My *wonderful* doctor was able to clear one tube and we successfully conceived DD the next cycle I O'ed from the "good" side (the right). Shortly after DD was born, AF and my pain returned and I went on a Rx progesterone that made me depressed and *extremely* fun to be around. After a few months of that, DH and I decided - ready or not - to TTC again because 2u2 was better than a depressed, PMS-y wife. That was at the beginning of November. I was still BFing, so had wonky cycles for the first few months off the meds. An HSG in December showed that both of my tubes are open now, but there is a lot of scar tissue between my left tube and ovary, so our chances of conceiving from that side are slim to zero. I am very excited for this cycle because I am completely done BFing, my cycles have returned to normal, and I should be O'ing from the good side. Since every month I am off my meds and not KU means that my endo is growing back into my tubes and ovaries, time is of the essence. My doctor is only giving us until summer before pressing IVF, so this cycle we are throwing the kitchen sink at TTC and hoping for the best.

Finally (and man, am I chatty this morning!), I just want to thank all of you for the warm welcome here. I know many of you from my past journey and I feel lucky to be part of such a strong, warm group of women. I hope that every single one of us will be getting the heck out of here soon.

@septca: I should be Oing around April 13 so maybe we can be POAlltheS twins!!!