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@lilyofthewest: I work just a few metro stops from you Good luck with waiting for the FRERs (and your next test)!!

I am currently 5 dpo and getting anxious for next monday. I usually have a long/incrimental temp rise post O, but it shot up this month. I'm hoping that means my progesterone is better than usual and am crossing my fingers. DH and I only hit O-1 and O-3, but it only takes one time, right?

@organicmama: I feel similarly, house-wise. I bought the house before we were married, so I know DH isn't as tied to it. And when I bought it I got something large enough to grow with. We could "make" room for a child, but even with just DH and I it's feeling tight. But I Love the location now and we have neighbors who mow our lawn and help shovel snow. Why would I want to move? lol

We're *supposed* to be dong upgrades, but you'd have to ask my DH when the hell that's going to happen. I packed up our kitchen two months ago so we could start the remodel. He was supposed to hire a contractor. Nothing's happened. Grrr...

@Crystal: Good luck with the doctor today!!

@MamaCate: Good luck!

@organicmama: Yeah, that whole situation is puzzling. If I got a second phone call about neg hcg I would want to stab someone though the phone, argh! I think the most likely scenario is that you geared up to O (and maybe even got some pain/cramping from enlarged follicles) but then it didn't quite launch until a few days later. If you didn't O at all I would expect your cycle to be longer....anovulatory cycles are usually super short (<23 days) or at least 35 days.

I have been stalking and cheering, but have not joined up with this board yet...but here I am, hoping for some listening ears. While I wind down another unsuccessful cycle and build up hope for the next, I thought I would share a moment of frustration and weakness.

Before trying to conceive, I never imagined that there would be a time that I would anxiously await the arrival of AF. But now, here I sit with all of the tell tale signs that AF is on her way...spotting, moody, etc...but she is taking her sweet time to arrive. To make matters even MORE frustrating, my BBT is still very high (well above coverline). After it appeared that AF was on her way this weekend (at 11dpo), my husband and I decided to take my physicians suggestion and start Clomid this month. Now, AF hasn't come and all I can do is continue to symptom spot for pregnancy. I'm going crazy from one moment to the next (and I KNOW it). Wish AF would just come so I can get on with the next cycle....Ugh, trying to conceive is such a mind game!

FYI: I had negative pregnancy tests on 10dpo and 11dpo. I started spotting on the afternoon of 11dpo. AF is due today, or tomorrow at the latest. I would normally not be so anxious for AF to arrive, but it would be great to be able to POAS again in August....here's hoping.

@lilyofthewest: Oh. My. Freaking. Goodness. I am so happy for you!!! Congratulations! Maybe you found the lucky TTC sign!?

@organicmama: I have the same confession. Aside from wanting this pregnancy to work out for all usual and unselfish reasons, I am also looking forward to less semen in my vagina hopefully pulling me away from always being on the brink of a yeast infection.

@lilyofthewest: Congratulations!

@lilyofthewest: Yay!

@lilyofthewest: OMG, congratulations! Please dish the details: what number cycle was this, did you do anything different, what timing.

@MamaCate: Thanks for listening to my pity party.

Really, I should try to relax and feel a little more blessed that my doctor suggested an intervention so early in my journey of TTC. Here's hoping for a successful month 5....whenever CD1 feels like rolling around

@AmeliaBedilia:
This was cycle 7. Timing was O-2, O-1, O, O+1

In terms of things that I really did differently for the very first time this cycle:
- fertile week vacation
- sex at high altitude (I doubt that's a thing, but, it sure was tough to do, so, I'm claiming credit for it!)
- Probably also not a thing, but, long flight around likely implantation
- Much healthier diet and much more physical activity than is typical for me right around O and in the first week after
- Switched from Preseed to Conceive+Plus
- Took superstitious photos with the Gros Ventre sign.

Stuff that I'd been doing for 1-3 cycles prior but that isn't supposed to work instantly, so, could've had a cumulative effect over time.
- fertility yoga
- Circle&Bloom guided meditations (though I always fell asleep within the first 5 minutes of them, so, hard to see what benefit they could've had)
- Taking vitex, coQ10, a probiotic, and a multiB-50
- Weekly acupuncture

Stuff I'd been doing since first starting TTC
-BBT, OPKs, some form of sperm-friendly lube, using menstrual cups after BD and/or asking sweetie to provide a sample if sex was just not going to happen that day.

@lilyofthewest: Eep!! I'm so excited for you! It was the sign!!!

@lilyofthewest: That's clear as day! Congrats! And that sign will be a perfect announcement in a few weeks!

@Bigskygirl: Do you have long cycles? Are you joining us on our board? I do hate when AF takes her sweet time to appear, especially when we know she is on her way.

@AmeliaBedilia: You poor thing, that sounds awful. Lucky your DH got out of a ticket! Can you mention the migraines to your acupuncturist?

Well, I just started spotting, giving me a 12 day LP, which is my shortest one yet. Still well within the normal range, but this was a weird cycle for me over all.

Blah. Bring on the wine and ice cream.

@MaryM: LOL! Good point, we should do that!

Hi friends, I am at the OB waiting in the super packed waiting room and hoping I make it through in time to make it to my next work appt after this.

@Crystal: I like changing the name to the "what the hell?" Appt! I will definitely let you all know how it goes!

@lilyofthewest: woohoo! Congrats! Looks like vacay BD'ing worked for you!!

@lazypanda: how is this for WTF: waited an hour, was called right before I had to leave, got checked in, went to my 1:30, then came back. OB was understanding, recommended blood work to check hormone levels and maybe a hsg in a few months. She stated she thought we would be able to get pregnant on our own but it was just taking longer due to age etc. hoping she is right!

Waiting for the blood draw now before running back to work for one more appt...

@septca: thanks for your note (& page, I hadn't gotten around to updating this board :-)). I will wall you soon to ask some more questions, as I'm gathering several as I read & process this info.

@organicmama: yes, there is the positive of knowing wth is keeping us from getting pregnant! Thanks, friend.