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@MrsCB: I am so sorry about your CP

@spaniellove: I have CD3 bloodwork/glucose testing/and some other bloodwork I can't remember this Wednesday (11/28), and an HSG next week (will get scheduled tomorrow). Not sure if we'll be moving forward with IUI this cycle or next -- will depend on the test results.

AF just started this evening and I am not taking it well. I was so hopeful up until 30 minutes ago, and now I'm so sad that we're done (for now) with our "natural" chances. On the positive side, my cycle was a much more normal length for me this month than last (32 vs 41), so maybe the acupuncture was helpful in that regard?

@shutterbug: thanks! I'm so thankful for you ladies. Idk who I'd talk to about all of this if HB didn't exist.

@marionberry: It is such a tough thing to go through...it hurts to see them hurting so much and to think they might actually think that. I hate even when we are joking around and the topic of having a donor comes up, or that I should have another husband. The wondering and waiting to find answers really doesn't make things easier, either!

@spaniellove: I'm still here. Took a little break from all of the TTC boards and researching for a week or so. I got a BFN just over a week ago and that was hard for me. It was our first IUI round and I was just so hopeful that this BFN hurt. We are gearing up for IUI round 2. I just finished my femara and am waiting to O.

Hello HB friends I thought of you yesterday and how thankful I am that you're here. Somehow, going through all of this, feeling less alone just helps. So thank you all for being here.

I made it through the hysteroscopy. It was a little surreal, I've never spent much time in the hospital, or with an IV in my arm. I feel like all I know about these settings is from TV...so it was like I was on a television show. Everyone I met prior to the procedure was super nice. And since I was out for it, I don't remember a thing. But from what they told my husband (and what i was too doped up to remember myself) everything looks good. They removed a small polyp and the thing that showed up on my HSG and saline sono was just an adhesion in my uterus.

Now I heal. And move on to the next stage! I slept a lot yesterday afternoon. But I feel like myself again today. You all were SO right though - I'm glad the appointment came up quickly and I didn't have too much time to think about it all. I just had to be brave, and get through it. Now - I'm one step closer to a BFP!

@MrsCB: I am so sorry HUGS to you

@alie: My HSG wasn't as bad as others but it wasn't my most favorite thing ever. It was uncomfortable and there is cramping because of the catheter and dye. It was like having really strong period cramps but it only lasts for a few minutes and I forgot about the pain once I saw my uterus and tubes on the screen - that was interesting! I held onto the assistant's hand when it got a bit intense but it didn't last very long. I had some cramping afterwards and you're gonna get some leakage so bring a pad (they'll also provide one) but it went away after a few hours. I also took Advil about an hour before to help with the pain. Breathe deep when they put it in and try not to tense up - it'll hurt more. Good luck and hope you get good results

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I just need to vent a little bit - . There was no hot water in our building and it was freezing outside so the water was ridiculous cold. On top of that my boss's wife gave birth today - which is the day I had to make sure our paperwork was complete and faxed to the RE clinic. Here I am having to fill out forms to help us with infertility while a close friend gives birth. I am very happy for them but I am just so sad (pity party here!).

Also - while I was going through our paperwork to make sure that I had all the forms in place I noticed that my DH indicated he got another person pregnant and it resulted in an abortion. I had NO IDEA and he never told me.. The past is the past, I know, but if it had happened to me I would have told him a long time ago. I guess I'm just a bit - I don't know - shocked and a little pissed that I had to find out on a piece of paper. At work. I wish he told me last night when he was filling it out.

@justdarling: I'm so sorry about the BFN, especially after an IUI...I can understand why you needed the time to yourself. I'm hoping so hard for you that this cycle is the one! And no matter what, we're all here for you.

@sweetooth: Sooo glad you made it okay! Now hopefully you can get out of there soon and go home! That's good to hear there wasn't too much going on in your uterus so there won't be too much healing to do before you get YOUR BFP WOOHOO!

@MK0180: OMG. That is a terrible way to find out. I was getting frustrated that my DH kept misunderstanding and putting 0 for past pregnancies while I was putting 1 (and then the RE thought we had a kid), but that really does take the cake. Hopefully you guys can find a way to talk about this tonight; I think he owes you a conversation even if it is after the fact. It's not a crime that that happened in the past - and it was probably painful - but it would have been much better to talk to you about it.

@alie: I had my HSG earlier this month and thought it would be super super painful since I had issues getting an IUD inserted. In fact, they couldn't insert the IUD because I was in so much pain! It turned out my uterus was tilted back at a severe angle. The RE tried to get me to look at the screen but I forgot right away and started looking at the pattern on the ceiling, and he said he was getting worried that I was so quiet. It actually didn't hurt while he was doing it. He wanted me to roll to one side for a few seconds, and then that was it! When I sat up it started cramping like really bad AF cramps and kept cramping for a few hours, so try to have someone drive you home. I've also noticed that AF after the HSG was unusually long and crampy which I read online can happen. Good luck - I hope it all turns out well for you!

I just want to say thank you to everyone for your support, I really appreciate it. It was kind of rough for a few days, but I'm starting to feel better and I'm hopeful for this cycle.

I started Clomid again last night, and have an ultrasound/bloodwork on 12/5. I hope this cycle is a little easier than the last one. It took so long to get the right dose and I ended up having to have a ton of vaginal ultrasounds and bloodwork. My dignity and my arms were killing me! Maybe it'll be a little more straightforward this time since we're starting at 100mg.

It would be a great Christmas present to have a BFP, but if not, DH and I have a getaway weekend planned for NYE. I'm so excited to get away and enjoy the hot tub and massages, I don't even care about Christmas.

@sweettooth: I feel your pain. I keep wondering if we should be trying this cycle given that DH is on Cipro, an antibiotic, and through Google it appears it can affect the DNA of the sperm, but in what little I can find online it appears people did the deed anyway and our doctors didn't say anything about not TTC while taking it. But I really want an official answer as to if we have sex would our baby turn out with 3 heads or a tail lol.

So at the same time we've been doing all of this, DH had a urine test that came back with blood in it, so they had to get a pathology test on it last week to look for cancer. We finally got results back today and no cancer cells but then they wanted a CT of his pelvis to look for tumors. It has been SO stressful. Good news is that the radiologist just saw what he thinks is a kidney stone and it could be causing the blood issue. I'm crossing my fingers we're done with scary health issues on top of TTC issues.

And as I mentioned a few days ago, one of my good friends and coworkers just found out she's pregnant Sunday. I've been home sick so she's been texting me all about her due date and appointments and what not during the day. Today she wrote, "you're next! I can feel it" and while I know it was a sweet thought in her head it kind of made me angry. I wrote back that "I had to be next because everyone else was pregnant.."and when I did, I started to cry. That statement really bothers me and I can't quite explain why. I think it's me being angry that people who get pregnant so easily could just never understand.

Sorry for the vent..it's just been a lot to process this month. I'm really praying for some good news for once...and that goes for all of us! We really really deserve it after going through all of this.

So I heard back from my nurse yesterday evening. I'm glad she alerted me to the fact that since I hopped off the birth control pills I could get my period again any day. I totally didn't think about that. And GOOD MORNING! Here AF is again. She was just here last week. Oh November...2 periods and a surgery, I'm over you.

I was told I had to abstain for at least a week after the surgery. But after the first bleed following the surgery, I could start clomid. I looked at the calendar and considered all of the necessary appointments that would happen before the holidays, and I think I really should just take it easy. Let my body heal. But this back to back AF thing - I just hope my cycle regulates and I can predict when it will be here again. Right now, if I apply my old cycles to this new wild one, I will get a big ol' red present on 12/25. Which doesn't seem like a day that I can call to make my day 3 appointment.

My worry now - because the worrying never really ends... - is that I wait to start clomid in 2 cycles and then there's a big snow storm and I can't get in to the offices.

Hi ladies! I first want to apologize for not commenting much lately. I just have had to step back a little and try not to think as much about TTC for a few weeks. I know that this support thread has been so important for me over the past few months and I am sorry for not contributing lately.

Nothing new to report here. I started cycle 13 TTC and am trying a second round of Femara at the highest dose since I did not O with it last cycle. I don't have much hope that I will O this cycle either. The waiting is just getting me a little down. I am hoping to start injectable drugs with my next cycle. I am just impatient to move on to that, where I will feel like we actually have a chance at a BFP. We also need to decide if are going to do IUI, in addition. I am leaning towards doing it. DH has just above normal and just below normal numbers with his SA motility and morphology, although his count was very good. I think it will take away the stress of "we must BD now and for three days in a row" and should give us a little better chance of conceiving.

I am thinking of you all and will try to be a more active contributor!

@spaniellove: That's great news! If he's the only issue (and even that issue doesn't seem too bad) you should be easily pregnant with IUI I think..though I'm no doctor. I'm super excited for you!

@kentuckygirl: Good luck with the higher dose of femara this cycle. My DH has slightly low motility and we decided to try IUI. It really takes the pressure off of things. It was really getting difficult to BD at certain times and taking the fun out of it.

@spaniellove: I'm glad everything is coming back normal for you. I would talk to your doctor about the motility issue and the IUI. It's amazing how much better the motility is after they wash the sample. My DH's went from 20% to 96%.

AFM: I went to the doctor today to have an ultra sound. I finished my last dose of femara a few days ago and am waiting to O so this was a follicle check appointment. I had one follicle at 22mm and it looks like I will O at any time. She wants me to do my HCG Trigger shot today and we will have the IUI tomorrow. Hopefully this works!

@marionberry: Yeah, we decided to tell the RE at our appt that we just want to go ahead with IVF. After being told by 2 doctors that there's not enough motile sperm, IUI sounds like a waste of our time.

@Leialou: Yay! Rooting for you!!

Sorry for being such a crappy "support"er... I'm in this annoying sort of limbo where I know my chances aren't good, but there's nothing I can do about it right now, so I've been a little absent lately.

My Dr said that based on my 7dpo Progesterone (3.1) I "didn't ovulate", even though I got a positive OPK and temp spike. They also retested my TSH (thyroid) and it's still high, so they want me to go on thyroid meds and re-do all of the CD3 and CD21 BW again, and then maybe start on Clomid.

But here's my question - I just got my lab forms for the BW redo, and here's the breakdown:

CD 3: Estradiol and FSH
CD 21: FSH, Progesterone, TSH, LH, and Prolactin

Isn't that weird? I thought they were all supposed to be done on CD 3 except progesterone... that's what I did last time.

DH is becoming more vocal about really wanting to start a family. This excites me. I can't wait to go to the doctor on Tuesday to get some blood test results and speaking to him about starting the pregnancy process.

@justdarling: @Leialou: Yay for both of you! Fingers crossed your IUIs turn into BFPs Will be thinking of you both today...

@MK0180: Glad to hear you and your husband were able to talk through everything and things are good. Communication is so important.

@kentuckygirl: No need to apologize at all. This is a place that you can come and go as needed. We're always thinking of you though, so it's nice to "see" you Good luck with your decision making about IUI.

@marionberry: you're right...healing before pregnancy is important. But as you can relate, the waiting and the additional months rolling by are just agonizing!

@Grace: I know, I can't get so wrapped up in the worries...by the way, I found an awesome Groupon like you mentioned you had. 20 yoga classes for $49! I'm finding that it's helping me chill out (even if it's not apparent on HB that I'm relaxed

@spaniellove: My husband and I talked about it. If my period arrives on Christmas, I'm just going to go ahead and call in to see if I can schedule my day 3 appointment. If I can't get through...then I'll call on day 2 No more waiting! Plus, I'd like to be pregnant and actually HAVE a baby in 2013. // Glad to hear your bloodwork came back normal. It's amazing that 10 million motile sperm isn't a lot. I hope that the IVF journey is a success for you! We are all here to send SO many positive thoughts your way.

@justdarling: @Leialou: Thinking of you both today!

@Shutterbug: No worries - it's okay to take breaks from TTC discussions. I only had day 3 bloodwork done, so I'm not familiar with what is handled on CD21. Be sure to ask questions. Doctors and labs can make mistakes. Fingers crossed that you're out of limbo-land soon. I'm kind of there with you, while I heal from my hysteroscopy.

@BabyBear: Good luck on Tuesday!