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@MrsMcD: It is my first IUI, through all my testing they have found that the only problem is my CM so they think that an IUI will do the trick. I just wonder if I didn't have it done too early. I read somewhere that after sperm is washed and spun they only live about 6-12 hours, so if I didn't ovulate until the next day it may have been too early. Plus my Progesterone was only 13.6 7 days after the IUI, not so good. BUT.... I guess I will wait and see if AF shows up. However I don't FEEL pregnant. So I don't know.

@mrsmcd: I have had several tests done and the only one that was off was the post-coital exam. My laparoscopy showed that I had endo and scar tissue, they resolved that. Then my HSG was normal, then when I tried the clomid they had to do the post coital. They said that the numbers weren't very good and they recommended an IUI. Meaning my cm was either too acidic, or not thin enough for the sperm to swim well in, etc. But the clomid does dry you out. So it solves one problem and creates another.

I am doing another IUI next month, however I will have to pay for it all over again, but they will add quite a bit to the process. This month was just 50mg of clomid and OPKs, then the day after the positive OPK, we did the IUI. Next month, I will be on 100mg of clomid, then a day 13 ultrasound to check for mature follicles, then a trigger shot, THEN the IUI. I wish they had just done all that last time. It isn't cheap to pay for those every month.

How long have you been ttc? Have you been seeing an RE?

@organicmama: it is the "after sex test", they have you have sex the night before then come in and they do a scrape of your cervix and see the number of dead/living sperm cells are there. When they did mine, the numbers weren't good, so they said I didn't have a good environment for them to swim in. (Gross)

@LindsayInNY: yuck! Long distance hugs! I am sadly starting to dread some upcoming family events that I thought I would definitely be pregnant for...and DH 's family doesn't have much of a filter so I will be gritting my teeth! So sorry about your taxing weekend!

@fotolori1: for what it is worth I did get a BFP on a target blue dye test when I got pregnant last fall, but I eventually had a m/c. I think I was 13 dpo and the lines came up right away. Maybe it is still early? If not, good luck next cycle. I had no idea they could do those tests!

As for me, I decided not to test this morning as I have a feeling AF is on the way and I don't want to waste tests. I had a little spotting both yesterday and the day before which is not typical for me. Already feeling discouraged but trying to regroup for next cycle.

@LindsayInNY: sounds awful. Big hugs! I will be SO EXCITED when I see your BFP news.

I expect to O tomorrow. I did use conceive plus yesterday, laid down for 20 minutes after (missing Germany's goal- argh!), and used my menstrual cup afterward, so I guess I'm not really NTNP. But I'm not temping or using progesterone. Next cycle is almost certainly a no, since I will be out of town for a week, which when I booked, didn't look to be in FW, but stupid AF got off schedule. It probably works better because I would be due during the middle of a work trip that is REALLY important. Now that stress has improved, I think we'll give it a couple months and then discuss femara vs. HSG. I have done some reading that femara works as well or better than clomid, with fewer multiples.

In non-TTC news: Had a great, lazy day with DH and he was so sweet. Then today I got an email that I won an ipad. I often get these short surveys to do where you can win something, and last week was the first time I did it, and presto! I have an ipad 2 with 64GB. I bet the ipad is only 16GB but still, awesome! Still waiting for big news related to my old job which is frustrating and stressful. Please send prayers. Thanks!

@fotolori1: Thanks for explaining all of that. Wow. I can totally imagine that I have hostile CM. It just seems like something I would have. When you do the IUI, it is supposed to help the sperm bypass the CM? I'm on my 15th cycle and have been trying for a tad over a year. (I have fairly short cycles.) I am hopefully going to start clomid next cycle provided through my obgyn. I will do three cycles of clomid + TI before moving to an RE which will be paid for all out of pocket at this point in time. Sooo.... I'm slow about going to the RE. Hahaha.

@nicole112: Thanks for sharing your story! Its always nice to be reminded that we need to be thankful for our health.

@AmeliaBedilia: It sounds like things are going great for you!! Best of luck, doll!

@lilyofthewest: and @MrsStar: How are you girls feeling today??

Monday.
Bah. Ha.

So just now on my lunch, I swung by Walgreens to buy a 3-pack FRER...and who walks up behind me to check-out? One of my most annoying male students. LOL.

Oh Monday.

@MrsStar: So that's FREAKING beautiful!!!

@MrsStar: Congrats!!!!

@HolisticMama: Ugh- awkward!

@MrsStar: Are you serious?!?1 Woo hoo!!! Wow! Congratulations!!!!!

ETA: You know you owe us a refresher on all the details of this cycle!, Please share. I'm so excited for you!

@Crystal: Hahah! I asked @MrsStar: for details too! Look at us, we congratulate and then demand info!

@Kate6214: welcome! I think you are a great fit here and I find the vibe a better fit for me post-m/c regardless of time. I am so sorry for your losses. I hope you find good support here--it has been great for me this cycle!

@MrsStar: yay congrats! So excited for you! Please post a pic when you get your frer--it is so nice to see those lines. Best wishes for a healthy and happy nine months!

@MrsMcD: thanks for the words of encouragement, sweet friend! It is now past lunchtime here and every time I go pee I fully expect to see AF. Still nothing though, so maybe you are on to something. I was already nearly in tears last night so I am going to try to be cautious until i know more. Maybe you all can be hopeful for me?

I will certainly keep you all posted!

@Crystal: Did you see my post about TCOYF?

@MamaCate: Don't be nearly in tears! Think of something funny!!! And just keep hopeful!

@MrsStar: You post enough for me to be super excited for you!

@MrsStar: Congrats! That looks like a line to me!!!!

@Crystal: Thanks

@MamaCate: Thanks. I hope AF stays away!