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CD/DPO: CD 24 and I'm not entirely sure when I ovulated, but between 7DPO - 9DPO.

How long have you been trying? Cycle #18

Plan for this cycle? I will be testing either this weekend or Monday. DH leaves for Denver for a conference on Monday morning - super early- so I'm hoping to test Sunday. It might be too early, though. My temperature does keep going up and my progesterone levels shot up this month, which means I might have released more than one egg (giving me a better chance at conception).

What are you looking forward to this month? I have a DD, so getting her valentines together. I'm in the midst of tax season, so just want to soak up any time with her and DH.

Good luck to everyone out there

@NorthStar: Good luck this weekend! Your temperature rising sounds promising!

CD/DPO: CD23ish/?

How long have you been trying? 10ish months

Plan for this cycle? We just started working with an RE for PCOS. I don't ovulate on my own, so first cycle with clomid and metformin. This month was BD every day from CD 9 on. We also used Softcups, Preseed, Green tea, and a low glycemic diet. I have bloodwork on CD 25 (this Wednesday). My RE didn't want me to temp this month, so no idea if I've ovulated, which is driving me bonkers!

What are you looking forward to this month? Maroon 5 concert!

CD/DPO: CD 20, finally got my first positive OPK this morning which means my cycle should be longer than normal (31 days instead of 27)
How long have you been trying? 11 cycles, 10 months
Plan for this cycle? Keep on keepin' on. I'm in my 2nd cycle with acupuncture and herbs... AF came a good 6 days early this month which I am told is normal when you start acupuncture... wondering why my O date was so late though!? But I'll continue eating really well, getting my BMI up (have struggled to keep a healthy weight since running a marathon last spring), and zening out with yoga and acupuncture. We've been doing a lot of "hip openers" at yoga which is awesome.
What are you looking forward to this month? Going into the city for a real Valentine's Day date. Life's been stressful lately and DH and I could really use a real romantical evening

Me, too. Checking in and supporting but I won't be testing until March. I'm on cd 5 of this cycle, but we are waiting until the next one to start TTC again after the last miscarriage. I'll be doing a monitored clomid cycle in March. to everyone!!

I'll mostly be cheerleading this month, since I'm already a rollover. I should O sometime next week or the week after, so I won't test again until March.

CD/DPO: CD4

How long have you been trying? This is cycle 22; trying since May 2013

Plan for this cycle? Have to do a 24 hour urine collection tomorrow to get a baseline of my kidney function (since I had pre-e last time), and found out we'll have to have weekly progesterone injections starting week 16 if I get pregnant again (since I had PPROM & uninduced premature delivery last time). Also doing the Counsyl genetic testing (both of us) and some extra blood work for me (antiphospholipid antigen, etc.). Then we meet with the RE next Monday (2/16) to find out next steps. Probably BD EOD starting CD11ish, green tea, start working out + anything the RE suggests.

What are you looking forward to this month? my step son turns 10, my mom turns 64, my DH's grandma turns 87, and LO turns 3 all this month! Lots of celebrating & cake

@ballerinabee: We're in a townhouse now and it's just too small for DH and I. So we need either a newer/larger townhouse, or DH would really like a single family.

We want at least 3 BR (only have two now) and 2 full baths is our DREAM!

I bought my townhouse 3 years before we got married, so it never really felt like "ours"...it's always been mine. I think that's what we want the most. Something where we both totally feel at home.

@NorthStar: this is so not baby related but what kind of business is your hubby in? I was supposed to go to a conference in Denver this week and sent someone else

I'm here as a cheerleader for you ladies!! 26 months and I got a BFP. If you have unexplained...push for a second opinion. I wasn't going to until some people on HB convinced me to, and boy am I glad I did. I finally got a real answer from the second RE I went to.

FX for all of you!

@ballerinabee: Thank you I seemed to have a dip around 2/2 or 2/3, per my temps, but I wasn't super consistent in taking them at the same time. I also was sick, so my sleep was crap. I think that I'm going to hold off until Wednesday morning to use my CBE tests. My temp this morning did seem to dip some (but not to my pre-O levels), but I couldn't temp this weekend since my daughter was waking at odd times (and I was still sick). Unfortunately FF didn't give me a clear O date or coverline, so I'm guessing on all of this. But, with a progesterone level of 40, I clearly ovulated. It's just a matter of when.

@MaryM: I stalk all the poas threads, so I saw your question about celiac and IF. DH's cousin has celiac and IF. They had to go with IVF. I'm not sure what the exact cause was, but I know for sure that she didn't ovulate on her own. I want to say that she has endo, but I'm not at all sure on that. SIL was worried that she'd have trouble as well, since she has (severe) celiac too, but she had no issues conceiving. So if there's a link it's not always there.

Cheerleader here! I'm starting an IVF cycle, but won't be testing until Mid-March and will probably keep my posts over on the IVF board. I am always ALWAYS cheering for you ladies, whom I consider friends.

@MaryM: I'm not quite at the TTC 6 months + stage (5 and counting..) but I thought my experience re: gluten and infertility might be helpful to you or someone else, I hope that's ok!

I had a thyroid test done in January that came back with my tsh level too high to conceive/sustain a pregnancy ( I suspect it might have had a hand in my mc in November but no way of really knowing). My nutritionist friend has dealt with thyroid issues for years herself, and has found that going gluten free has had a significant impact on her levels. It has something to do with similar autoimmune responses to gluten and thyroid hormones. Long story short, I tried going gluten free for the last month, and just found out that my tsh levels have evened out to almost the optimal zone already!

So obviously thyroid issues don't relate to everyone, and I am not celiac, but going gluten free has helped me drastically already. Now just crossing my fingers that it did enough to give me a good shot at a bfp in the next few months

@NorthStar: I'm so sorry!
I always feel better with a plan. Will the Ob give you any additional insight or ideas? Maybe even another viewpoint can help? If your ob personality won't help- then I say wait until April for RE.
So frustrating.

@NorthStar: Is there anyway you can get in with your RE earlier? Waiting sucks

I ovulated yesterday, we had perfect timing (O-3, O-1, O), and now we wait! I leave for vacation in exactly 1 week so at least I have something to keep my mind occupied

@MaryM: Looking for houses is so much fun (to me), but moving itself stinks! I definitely understand wanting to find something that's "ours" instead of "mine". I hope that you find something great!! I don't know anything about celiac & IF, but am interested to hear what you find. My SIL has celiac in her family, so it will be good info for me to store away for her in the event they have any issues.

@babycanuck: congrats again, I'm so excited for you! How are you feeling?

@sarahnicole218: excited to follow your IVF journey. I hope it's a quick one!

@CObee: that's fascinating! I wonder if gluten free would help my energy levels, since it seems to have an effect on thyroid hormones... I'll have to ask my dr.

@NorthStar: oh hon, I'm so sorry. I would try to get in to see your OB as soon as you can so that you don't feel like you're wasting cycles if there's something more they can do for you. Maybe your OB can consult with the RE by phone to do some testing / interventions now, before she comes up in April. <hugs>

AFM, I did my 24 hour urine collection yesterday - today and dropped that off at the lab this morning. Between the RE & the MFM docs I had to have TWENTY vials of blood drawn this morning. 3 sticks in 2 arms, and I nearly passed out. I'm all kinds of bruised and cranky Hopefully it's worth it! We meet with the RE on Monday, which can't come soon enough!!

@ballerinabee: omg on the vials of blood! They have had to take mine in my hand with a syringe lately, so I cannot even imagine! I can't wait to hear about how your appointment goes on Monday!

I am going to try to push to setup both appointments. I ordered some supplements for DH last night and fertility tea for me to see if that does anything. I just can't handle doing nothing!

Hello ladies. I plan on roll calling next month, but I thought I would support those of you who are POASing this month. DH and I were TTC for 6 cycles before we got a BFP in late November that ended in an early MC just shy of 6 weeks. I've been on a TTC break since, but I'm excited to get back in there at the end of this month.

@NorthStar: I'm sorry. Hopefully you wouldn't have to go to your appointments, or they will become different appointments!

@ballerinabee: All those blood draws sound horrid!

@MrsKRB: Your timing looks great, good luck. Have fun on your vacation.

How are you ladies doing? As for me, another short LP (9) and we're on to cycle 12 as of this morning.

I don't know why but I'm not as devastated as I normally am. Maybe it's because my acupuncturist told me the effects take a full 3 months, or because we already have the initial consultation with the RE scheduled for Monday. Knowing we're doing something does help... Just praying it works.

Trying to stay positive

@northstar I really love going to acupuncture, it is SO relaxing. I feel all floaty and happy afterwards, and lying under a heat lamp with low lights and nice music after a busy work day is always nice. My only "complaint" is that I didn't know my cycle would go all crazy because of it. I got AF super early the second cycle I went (4-5 days early, only 6 day LP!) and then that same cycle I didn't ovulate till CD 22. Usually it's 15-16. I was told it takes 3 cycles for it to have an effect though, bc it takes 3 months to produce a healthy follicle. Who knows.

Met with the RE yesterday and was able to get blood drawn bc it was CD3, so happy that's moving. My HSG is Monday.

@AmeliaBedilia good luck with your HSG this week! I am kind of nervous... does doing the exam itself have any effect on your chances that cycle? I heard it "clears things out" in your favor.