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@spaniellove: Wow! That's crazy about having to order so much medicine. We could not have afforded that. I'm glad you've finally made injections pain free though. I would've had to keep making DH do them.

@marionberry: Right now it's only sore boobs. I also had a twinge on Saturday that I wish/hope was implantation. It did start earlier this time than last month. But other than that - nothing. I used to spend way too much time on TWW sites. I think when it has taken this long to ever see a positive test, that I have given up on "finding myself" in anyone else's symptoms. I think everyone is different, so no one's symptoms give me hope. (I'm not hopeless yet though

@Leialou: @spaniellove: Thank you! We both thought it went really well. We're doing a CD 3 blood draw and then going to do shots/IUI. I'm a little concerned that CD 3 will fall on a weekend but I'm sure they are prepared for that happening I'm guessing it will be a BIG blood draw, gotta prepare for that!

@sweetooth: Thank you - I'll have to look into those! I'll do anything to relax. Especially since my RE said to limit my working out to 30 minutes of walking on the treadmill 3 times a week. I wonder if I could do yoga or not?

@sweetooth: Also - I try to remind myself that LOTS of women don't feel any symptoms until well after their BFP - it makes me feel better Good luck!!

@Mrs.VW: Good luck with your IUI! My cd3 blood draw only took 3 small vials, so it shouldn't worry you too much. I do think it depends on the doctor though.

@Mrs.VW: Not at all. My CD3 results (well most of them) came back in about 2 hours (and they were even done on a Saturday). Because it was the weekend, they had to send my AMH and Vit D results out to a reference lab, so I didn't hear back about them for almost a week. I ended up low on thyroid and Vit D so now take supplements for both, but the bigger fertility related hormones (AMH, FSH, Estradiol, etc.) all came back normal.

Hi ladies, I have been taking a break from the boards but just wanted to catch up on how you all are doing. I usually check in on HB multiple times per day, and I must admit that stepping away for most of the past week has been a good thing for my emotional well-being. But I did miss you all!!! I have skimmed through the past week's post, but want to read everything more carefully. I am thinking of you all!

@bluestriped bee: That's awesome - you're over half way done!

@marionberry: Great! That's encouraging news! I just signed us up for the shots class today so we'll go to that on March 5th. It's bizarre - but I'm excited for a SHOTS class!

@sweetooth: That's great! I think I will do that at least once a week if not two. I can do it Tues and Fri before work so that feels like a good balance. But I'll double check with my RE just to be sure. Thanks for the advice!

@ineebee: I'm a bit confused that your doc said that taken vaginally wouldn't show up in a blood test? If it wouldn't show up in blood, then I wouldn't think its doing anything for you at all. The reason I was told to take it vaginally instead of orally is because the side effects would be less. Maybe thats because its physically closer to the ovaries? I don't really know. But it will definitely affect your BBT either way, otherwise it wouldn't be working. I was told to take it vaginally, and the doc said she would want to see my charts to see how its doing. She also mentioned testing blood once I get pregnant to see that its high enough.

Hey there lovely ladies Just wanted to pop in and say, "Wassup" and to let you know that I'm lurking around here and there. It's still a bit hard to come back and view all things baby since my ectopic in January. My betas are slowly slowly going down and hopefully they'll be at 0 this Satuday when I go in for bloodwork for the millionth time. Had to get a methotrexate shot a week after surgery b/c my levels weren't going down. I hate this so much. I actually feel physically fine and DH and I are both ready to TTC again - it's the waiting to get there that makes it difficult. I think we may just jump right in for another round of clomid + IUI when my next period comes but not sure yet.

Anyway, I want to let you know I am thinking of everybody and have FX that there'll be good news on this board soon

@Mrs.VW: @ineebee: Thank you!

@sweetooth: I don't know! I'm trying to forget the 14 DPO date so I don't count down the days and symptom spot.

@mrs.halfsie: welcome!! I've been trying for almost a year as well (April). I also have basically zero support IRL (except DH, of course) because I haven't really told anyone we're TTC. This board has been invaluable to me this year, and I hope it will be to you, too!

Have you gone to any doctors or do you have any known issues? We're about to pick an RE at the one year mark, but so far my only diagnosis is hypothyroidism.

@shutterbug, @marionberry: thank you! We've been pretty open with our struggle in ttc, but we live far away from family. Most of them don't understand and I think ignore it as it makes them uncomfortable. Anyhow, I've actually been to an RE due to some mid-cycle spotting that started when we first started ttc. Still happening - we ran all the tests (all normal) and no answers. RE wanted us to jump straight into Clomid/IUI, but we figured we would try naturally until we hit our one year mark. I'm working with a naturopathic doctor in the meantime and I get my first set of test results back this Saturday. Hopefully we'll get some answers! The only known issue right now is that I was underweight. I've gained nearly 10 pounds since we started and hoping for better luck!

@mrs.halfsie: We did Clomid + IUI and it worked on our first try. Wishing you the best of luck!

@shutterbug: It makes sense about giving it a longer time to work. My original (after being sick) reading was 2.9 and then after trying to eat better and coming back in a month in a half it was down to 2.59 (which surprised me) so now I just need to get it down at least .1. They put me on synthetic because they don't want any swings while you're pregnant, but I'm really curious to see how much or little it affects my numbers.

@marionberry: thank you, that gives me hope for the next step!

@mrs.someone: thank you! I was also seeing an acupuncturist, but stopped since it may have been contributing to my spotting. I'm not sure of all the tests (there was a lot of blood taken!) but some of the tests were anemia, gluten sensitivity, some hormone levels, among others. I know my doctor is also very aware of genetic factors as well, so that might be tested later on. I'll definitely post after my appt. this weekend!

@mrs.halfsie: I saw your post on the other thread, I would've stopped acupuncture too if I were spotting mid-cycle! Sounds like the tests your doc is doing is a great start.

@ineebee: Good plan! Its always helpful to see what your temps are doing

@Suzimo: welcome to you too! Good luck with your CD3 BW - I hope you get some answers soon

@Suzimo: @mrs.halfsie: Welcome! I hope you guys don't have to stay too long.

As for me, I have been so moody. I was moody the night before we left Hawaii. I was moody about an hour ago. Today, I was stressed at work so that's probably the reason for today's outburst. Then, of course, I went to google to see if anyone was moody before their BFP. Guess what popped up... my own HB thread. http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-anyone-moody-before-bfp

Ugh, I posted that 10 months ago! That's so depressing. Infertility sucks!

@bluestriped bee: moodiness can certainly be a pregnancy sign! I had to all out emotional mess moments just days before my bfp and I am rarely that emotional.

Just wanted to pop in and say Happy Valentine's Day!!

I'm still stopping by now and then to read the thread but am otherwise enjoying my little technology break.

As for me - it's Clomid Round 2, I ovulated yesterday (I think), and will either POAS or get AF on my 31st birthday --- OY.

I hope everyone has a fantastic V-Day!!

Hey guys, sorry for not keeping up. I had a difficult appointment yesterday with the IVF. It's not easy to talk about all of this other than to say that this gets pretty draining and sometimes it's so easy to lose hope.