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@marionberry: I will actually do HPT before even calling my RE for a blood test. I don't go in automatically for a test. Will DH be with you when you go for your test / get your test results?

@marionberry: sounds like a great idea to make it even more memorable!

@spaniellove: I'm so jealous that's the way it works for you ladies. The only reason I can think of for the scheduled beta is to get more money lol. I'm excited to know early though.

Just wanted to add...I hate being on progesterone, especially this Endometrin. If I weren't allergic to the base in the injections I would actually choose another 2 weeks of injections. It's like having a nonstop heavy AF. Plus, the progesterone makes me burn up at night so bad that with the nightmares I started having, I actually dreamt that I woke up and found all of my skin blistering and peeling off.

Hello everybody! It's been a long long time since I've posted - I needed a little break and the holidays also kept me busy.

So here's an update:
I was on clomid from CD 3 - 7 and I also had to do the Ovidrel shot on CD 12. We then did the IUI 36 hrs later. I had one good follicle on my right ovary at 21 (I think that's the number) and DH had a really good count (50 mil!)

Two days ago I got my first ever BFP - after 15 months of trying I never thought I'd see a second line and was starting to second guess that those things ever existed! Had initial bloodwork done yesterday and numbers look good. I go in for bloodwork again tomorrow to check HCG levels and thyroid. We are cautiously optimistic since it's very early and we've been trying for so long to get here that we're not celebrating yet. I guess the silver lining with infertility is that you're monitored a litte more closely so you can see where you are and if, from the getgo, it will progress. Anyway, I've been a bundle of nerves lately just because of the unknown.

I've skimmed through posts (man, ya'll talk a lot :)) and so many IUIs, meds and everything! I really hope that there are some great news within the next week or so :))) I am going to hang out and lurk around a bit since I'm sort of in limbo land.

As far as symptoms: I always have sore boobs right after ovulation that last the entire TWW. This time, the boobies didn't start hurting (and I mean searing pain) until about 9/10 dpo. However, I was sure that AF was going to start because I had/have cramping and I even wore liners to bed thinking it could start at any moment. I still feel like AF could be here any minute. My boobs are not as sore anymore and I've had a constant mild headache. But anyway, good luck to everybody on this board!!!!

@MK0180: Congrats!!! Fingers crossed for a sticky little bean! It must be so exciting to see those two lines after all this time. I'm so glad to see you graduating from this board and am really glad the holidays were good to you!

@MK0180: Congrats! Its so exciting to see a graduate And I'm sure your story comes at a great time for the other ladies around here in their IUI TWW.

As for me, I'm trying hard not to test! I've had inlaws in town for a week and a half (leaving Saturday), so DH would rather I wait until the weekend (AF is due on Sunday). But I'm pretty convinced this month. I've had a cold for a few days, so I'm not sure if I trust my chart, but my acupuncture appointment made me feel pretty hopeful yesterday. She wouldn't give me an answer, but she seemed to do some extra stuff and made it sound very important that I kick the cold and stay on my herbs. My thinking is that if she felt nothing, she would have told me I could stop the herbs for this month. Anyway, we'll see if I can hold out a few more days or not.

@MK0180: Congratulations!

@mk0180: Super congrats! So happy for you! Your comments about symptoms made me feel better, as I too usually have sore boobs the entire TWW and they're just now barely starting to feel sore. I've also had cramping off and on. Crossing my fingers it means the same thing for me as it did for you. I just love it when one of us long term TTC'ers gets a BFP!

@spaniellove: Nope I never had any nipple soreness really. But I swear over the past few days my nipples look larger. It's probably a weird mind trick, but I really do. Sorry if that sounds weird lol.

@Mrs.Someone: @Trailmix: @alie: @sweetooth: Thank you so much!!

@marionberry: Thank you! Yes, the symptoms were different this go around - I am praying for you!!

@MK0180: Congratulations!!! What a great way to start off the new year! Hopefully this is a sign that a bunch of us will get our BFPs soon.

AFM: I went in for a follicle scan on Saturday and found out that my follicles hadn't grown much and my lining was still thin. My doctor told me to keep using OPKs until Thursday and if no positive, then this cycle would be cancelled. AF showed up today. I only had a 17 day cycle, so it looks like I didn't ovulate this month. I have never had a month where I didn't ovulate, or one that was so short! On to the next cycle. I called today and now have to go in for a baseline ultrasound. She wants me on injections this month (menopur) and viagra to thinken my lining. Hopefully this month works!

@sweetooth: Grace graduated?!?! Man I've been away from this board too long. We are 2DPO of a natural unmedicated cycle - I o'ed on my own 2 cycles in a row! Next cycle we are doing Clomid 100 mg + Trigger shot + timed intercourse. I am going to try to hang out on these boards more!! =)

@ChuckNorris: Glad to see you back! Hoping everything goes well for you this cycle. Woohoo for o'ing on your own!

@Mk0180: The 10 million number was what they told us too, so DH felt good about it. Our DR has us set to do up to 5 IUIs but I'm hoping we get lucky and at least hit it by 3. So exciting that you hit it on your first try!

@marionberry: Hi!! Thanks for the welcome back... You are in your TWW after IUI right now, right?? =)

@ladybee: Well that sounds like a fabulous appointment! I'm sorry about PCOS, but it sounds like you have a great plan to help you get KU! FX for you!

@sweetooth: thanks for doing that! My information is correct.

@spanielove: it looks like we have a similar schedule with IVF. I had my official IVF consultation last week with the nurse and coordinator. DH and I meet with the RE on Tuesday to sign the paperwork and pay. We went straight to IVF though and didn't undergo IUI treatment. You know a lot more than I do about the meds and process; I've certainly done research, but nothing extensive. I'm getting nervous and excited though. Do you feel more prepared (as you can be) going into IVF with your experiences with IUI?

@ChuckNorris: Yep! 8dpiui currently. Test on 12dpiui at the RE's office.

@Ladybee: As I already emailed you, YAY, SUPER EXCITED for you!

@Mrs.Someone: I am impressed that you are doing so well at waiting to test. I completely understand not wanting house guests there when you test!

@kentuckygirl: I'm doing all right. We are waiting to find out if we got lucky this month. I'm just waiting. That's all I feel like I'm doing right now. : / I'm keeping up with y'all though!!!! Can't wait to hear more good news!