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@marionberry - Sorry to hear it didn't work out We occasionally have issues getting in the mood too, so I recently got us some Horny Goat Weed to take daily in hopes of bumping up libido. Its only been a week, so I don't get have anything to report yet, but Dr. Google says good things about it, and its natural. Hope you can reschedule soon!

Well we didn't make it in time for our appointment. I decided to not be upset about it. What's one more month in the grand scheme of things, right?

@marionberry: is there any way you could accompany your DH to his next appointment? My husband's doctor always gives me the option to stay in the room with him.

@bluestripedbee: I'm sorry you have to do IUI. I hope it's successful the first try for you!

@marionberry: ohh your poor DH! With all the tests and procedures we ladies have to go through, I still feel bad for the men having to do that in a dr's office. Good luck today!

Oh, shoot! I was planning on starting my first IUI but my DH will be out of town while I ovulate so I have to wait til next month to start. I thought they could freeze his little guys but they said since his SA numbers aren't that good, they would not recommend freezing his sperm.

I'm sad. DH can't move his trip either.

The positive thing that I can take from this is that it's going to be a super busy month for me so maybe it's better that I wait til December. I was excited and hopeful about starting the IUI this month.

@marionberry: that's a bummer! You're right, it seems like we are all having issues. Hmph.

I hope everyone that was affected by Sandy is doing alright...

@marionberry: Sorry to hear that the SA process isn't going so smoothly. I would be mad too! Hugs!

@Leialou: Sorry to hear that you weren't able to make the appointment due to Sandy. Maybe you'll have a natural hurricane baby instead!

@bluestriped bee: Sorry to hear that your husband will be out of town during ovulation. I'm sure it's hard to get excited to start the process and then have to wait longer. All of the waiting is SO hard.

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Things turned around for me - today is the final day this cycle that I can have this saline sonogram and the RE office worked hard to reschedule everyone that was cancelled yesterday. They really are so kind when things are time sensitive, I couldn't be more appreciative. I have to go to a different office, so I hope that traffic isn't too crazy. But I don't care - I'm just glad I will have all of the pieces of the puzzle for our 11/15 follow-up appointment. Wish me luck that the saline sonogram is less painful than the HSG. Here's to answers, and getting closer to our plan to pregnancy!

@sweetooth - Glad to hear things are looking up! Hope you get some useful answers

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Alright ladies, please talk me off the symptom spotting ledge. (And I hope you don't mind this here, I want to stay away from the POAS boards). I'm at 12dpo now, with AF due on Saturday-ish. Boobs have been cycling between somewhat painful and super-painful. A little worse than last month (and much worse than previous months). My temps are still up (mostly flat!), and I don't have my normal lower back pain. I should wait to test, right? Wondering if it would be helpful to test before my acupuncture appt tomorrow though...

@Leialou: stupid hurricane - I'm sorry!
@bluestriped bee: So sorry to hear this! It's so hard to wait when you're soooo ready. FX to you in December!
@marionberry: I'm sorry to hear about this process with the SA. hugs
@sweetooth: Good luck with the results!
@Mrs.Someone: I dunno - I think most people get results at 12dpo depending on when you O'd and stuff. I try really hard to wait until AF day before testing but its hard to wait sometimes. Good luck!! (I stay away from the POAS boards, too).

@Grace: @Mrs.Someone: @marionberry: @MK0180: Thanks for the luck and comments.

I'm back from my appointment. It took a while to be seen, but I tried to be patient since I know there were a lot of appointments that probably had higher priority. I was just happy to be in there. And now that I think about it, I wish I could be that relaxed everytime I have an appointment. I was more focused on the fact that I was able to be fit in, rather than feeling impatient that they were running behind.

It was my first time having a male doctor. I'm more comfortable with a female doctor, just my preference, but again - I was just happy to be in there under the wire.

The procedure was similar to the HSG, and I had minor cramping pains during the procedure. The solution that they put in comes out at such a crazy rate that I felt like I was wetting myself! Again though, I was just more interested in seeing my uterus and what was inside. I guess this is what people say where you get so unattached to the lower half of your body as you go through all of this. I don't care what's happening down there, as long as I get some answers!

He showed me the small "mass" that may be causing problems. And since he's not my doctor he can't tell me what happens next. But it sounds like I may have to have it removed in order for things to work out. When they left me alone in the room to get dressed I pulled out my iPhone and took a photo of my uterus on the screen I figure it's insurance for when/if the mass is removed and then I get another chance to see it all clear - OR, better yet - with a little baby in there.

I'm a mess of emotions really. Just trying to hold it together. I know it's another step forward. And I should just enjoy this time before the inevitable procedures and medications begin. But that's the same way I felt back in August when I made the decision to get in to see an RE. SO much waiting...

@sweetooth - Sorry to hear about the mass, but at least an answer is good.

And actually, I was looking for people to rain on my parade, so thanks I got a BFN at 12dpo last month and was SO convinced because of how much my boobs hurt. Things are a little different this time, but not completely different.

I'm trying to convince myself to wait until Friday at least (depending on my temps), but bring a test to my appointment tomorrow in case my acupuncturist thinks I should test (and it would be helpful to know)

@Grace - Yep, I have the same feelings about BFNs. I've tested a few times at 12dpo, and I usually tell myself that it can be too early and go browse FF's chart gallery. So 2 in the "don't test" category, thanks!

@sweetooth - Surgery is always scary, but it could make all the difference! Do you have an appointment set up with your doc yet?

Not sure if this helps or not, but I know 2 people that are both pregnant as a result of a cyst surgery (not quite the same as you though). 1 would've likely miscarried if things went differently, and the other's fertility was boosted enough to get knocked up within 2 weeks.

Thanks @Leialou! And everyone else This is why I prefer to hang out here instead of on the POAS boards where I would be convinced to test early... I felt so bad when I saw someone got a miscarriage shortly after the thread was "stalked" over a weekend waiting for someone to test!

@sweetooth: when is your birthday?

@sweetooth: 11/19! November is a great month!

@Leialou: I couldn't agree more

@marionberry: It is a hard road. And it's a good reminder that while a lot is happening with our bodies and minds, our husbands are also going through this with us, struggling in their own ways.

@marionberry: That must have been so frustrating for you. I hope the stars finally align for you guys next week! The whole deal with SAs can get to be so stressful.

@Leialou: Sorry to hear you missed the IUI this month! Here's hoping November is a super super lucky month with your birthday and all!

@sweetooth: That's thoughtful of them to try to get you in today. And it's totally understandable that you could be feeling all kinds of things seeing a mass while knowing there is a way to move forward.

I definitely missed the window to do my CD3 bloodwork. While I've finally accepted that it can be done next cycle, I'm not okay with the way they handled things and worry about how they'd handle IUI or IVF. Since so many people in the area still don't have power, I called this morning to confirm that my HSG tomorrow is still happening, and they sounded really annoyed.

@spaniellove: I'm sorry you missed your cd3 bloodwork. It sounds like your clinic may be kind of crappy, or at least not very friendly. I hope they get better!

@Mrs.Someone: I know which thread you're talking about - and I felt bad for her too. The support on HB is so great, but the pressure can be overwhelming too. Hope you're holding strong and not testing!

@Leialou: That would break my heart too...I think it's hard to remember during all of this, because it's all so important right now, that we fell in love with our husbands for reasons not tied to procreating. Maybe reminding him of all of the reasons you're together would help him know that you don't think he's broken at all. Still, very valid feelings he's having. I'm trying not to think that I'm the broken one myself.

@spaniellove: You were doing the right thing to call and confirm your HSG appointment (good luck today!) - maybe the frustration you heard in their voice was just tied to the craziness of recovering from the hurricane aftermath. They were pretty nutty in the office here yesterday. See how you feel with the procedure today. And if you don't feel comfortable with how they are handling things then maybe seek out another office.

@bluestriped bee: Here's to a stress-free November! (I can't believe it's already November!)