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@KittySunshine: Also, I've met a lot of IFers that have used full on NaPro doctors, and I think there's a lot more benefit to Creighton than just charting. The practitioners have a lot of knowledge about what hormonal imbalances might be causing certain cycle issues and it's a lot more detailed than just a sympto-thermal chart. I was thinking about looking into it before my BFP.

And my doctor's office offers classes that they'll charge to insurance under a birth control code so most times it's covered.

@kittysunshine: Just wanted to add that like @marym, I also got pregnant right after my SHG, and it was covered by insurance because it was diagnostic. My mom also dealt with IF and got pregnant with me the cycle after her HSG. It could be coincidence, but I think it's worth a shot!

@AMommyThang: You're definitely pregnant! Hope you see some doubling tomorrow!

@2farmmoms: That clinic still pisses me off, I can't imagine how frustrating it must be for you.

@lovehope: hugs. I hope we see more BFPs in August!

@ms.line: Yeah. It makes me really angry if I think about it too much! I think you must've edited your post, but to answer your question, I have actually had quite a bit of testing done. I did cycle day 3 testing, an HSG, and a bunch of other basic bloodwork. I also had an ultrasound on cycle day 3. Everything came back looking great, so that is good. My wife reminded me today that our at home method was often clumsy at best and sometimes I believe we just failed completely and everything fell back out. And our first IUI was with a midwife who had never done fresh sperm prep before. So if you think about it that way, we've only had one really good solid try, which was last month. I'm going to try to focus on that so I don't feel so discouraged. Maybe this will be our cycle. We are planning an IUI with the more experienced midwife and the proven donor (he's successfully donated to other women before) on the weekend of our first anniversary. Hopefully that'll be it for us! If I remember right, you had success with clomid...but I can't remember if I asked what dose you took? I took 50mg last cycle on days 3-7. The script was originally for 100mg, so I'm thinking maybe I should take that this month. Any suggestions? I'm refilling it today. At least I got something out of the expensive doctor visits at that horrible clinic!

@AMommyThang: I'll be watching for your numbers tomorrow! Fingers crossed for you!

@2farmmoms: I edited my post before because as soon as I asked I remembered that you were already checked out and got the all clear! I think that's a good way of looking at it - I know couples that had no known issues (and were hetero, so no DIY insemination) and still took 8-10 months to conceive. It's still totally crappy, but I really hope this donor does the trick for you in the next cycle or two! I took Clomid for two cycles, and the cycle after (unmedicated) I got a BFP - I'm still confused/shocked by it! I took 50mg my first cycle and 100mg my second - I think I actually had *fewer* symptoms on 100. I'd try out the 100 if I were you - I don't think it can hurt!

@2farmmoms: I took 50mg the beginning of the cycle and my follicles didn't do much, so then my RE started me on 100mg mid cycle. That one produced one nice large follicle! I really hope that this works for you!

@2farmmoms: I felt the same way about twins. There would be a lot of crappy aspects, but it would also be kinda cool, plus no more TTC! Even with Clomid, your chances of multiples are still very low, so it was worth the risk for me.

@NorthStar: my POAS date is 8/5. Seems we're on the same schedule

@sslm: if no one else wants to do it, I can certainly host.

@MaryM: @ms.line: Those are good things to hear and add to my list of ideas and questions for my appointment in a week now. Thanks again! It's nice to have hope.

@LoveHope: If you start an August post I would join it! POAS date is supposed to be 8/14 for me but since I'm irregular I'm not sure I can confirm that yet. Definitely hoping August is a better month!

@NorthStar: Sounds good! I'm starting it tonight, except I forgot to pick it up when I was in town so I guess I'll have to go back.

@ms.line: Exactly. It's a risk I'm willing to take at this point.

@Crystal: Unfortunately, I don't have the option of doing any monitoring at this point. I live in a remote area and have very few options anyway, but the clinic nearby that does fertility stuff has been problematic. Long story short, they won't do inseminations with fresh donor sperm, and because they aren't doing my inseminations, they basically won't work with me on monitoring or anything else. I MIGHT be able to make a case for it and really push them into it, but I was very unhappy with their care before all this happened (they did some initial testing before they decided to fire me as a client, and I had a very hard time getting any questions answered. I never once spoke to the doctor after the initial intake appointment, and the MA who called me every time was completely clueless.) so I'm not that interested in forcing them to work with me. At the moment, I'm on my own with the clomid. That's kind of a scary thought, but I'm aware of the risks and I don't intend to do it for more than a couple cycles. If need be, I'll have to travel about 4-5 hours for any more work ups.

@2farmmoms: I wasn't monitored either, and it ended up being fine.

@2farmmoms: I didn't do monitoring, either.

@auggiefrog: fx for you!!

@auggiefrog: Good luck! Rooting for you!

@auggiefrog: good luck! SOunds promising! I'll be following along in the morning.

@AMommyThang: Yay! Congrats!

@AMommyThang: that's great news!

Well, at least I can finish the month off on a good note. I tested this morning, and I am most definitely pregnant!

FX really hard that this little guy is going to stay in here for nine months!