Thank you KEM! I will do another test in a couple of days and let you know.
About Me!
July 01, 2008
Hi Everyone,
I just came across this site and decided to join. My husband and I have been TTC for almost 2 years. We were recently referred to an infertility specialist who has been sending us both for numerous tests. My husband 'seemes' OK, but he has one test left to do in July. I have had the necessary blood work done and everything has been normal so far. I had an HSG test on June 20th of this year (3 weeks ago) and there was some blockage that the dr's are not sure if they were able to clear completely. We have a followup appt with our specialist in the middle of August.
I have had completely normal periods my entire life. 28 days cycles, fairly light periods lasting 3-4 days in length. I ovulate on day 14 of my cycle and have both ovulation pain/discomfort and the appropriate discharge.
I have been reading the various infertility sites/forums but have not joined until now.
I know that having an HSG test can increase your chances of becoming pregnant; therefore, am crossing my fingers harder than ever this month.
I believe I 'may' be pregnant this month, but have thought this before and think it is always psychological. But...this month I had a 3 day headache and have had a lot of cramping in my lower abdomen area. I have had this cramping since my ovulation day (for the past 8 days) and have never had cramping post-ovulation in my life. I'm also really squamish and have been light-headed the past couple of days.
I did a HPT yesterday morning (only 7 DPO) and the test was negative after 3 minutes but positive a few hours later. I know I cannot trust this 'positive' result as it is invalid. I am going to wait a few days to test again...so am keeping my fingers crossed.
Please wish me luck...
I just came across this site and decided to join. My husband and I have been TTC for almost 2 years. We were recently referred to an infertility specialist who has been sending us both for numerous tests. My husband 'seemes' OK, but he has one test left to do in July. I have had the necessary blood work done and everything has been normal so far. I had an HSG test on June 20th of this year (3 weeks ago) and there was some blockage that the dr's are not sure if they were able to clear completely. We have a followup appt with our specialist in the middle of August.
I have had completely normal periods my entire life. 28 days cycles, fairly light periods lasting 3-4 days in length. I ovulate on day 14 of my cycle and have both ovulation pain/discomfort and the appropriate discharge.
I have been reading the various infertility sites/forums but have not joined until now.
I know that having an HSG test can increase your chances of becoming pregnant; therefore, am crossing my fingers harder than ever this month.
I believe I 'may' be pregnant this month, but have thought this before and think it is always psychological. But...this month I had a 3 day headache and have had a lot of cramping in my lower abdomen area. I have had this cramping since my ovulation day (for the past 8 days) and have never had cramping post-ovulation in my life. I'm also really squamish and have been light-headed the past couple of days.
I did a HPT yesterday morning (only 7 DPO) and the test was negative after 3 minutes but positive a few hours later. I know I cannot trust this 'positive' result as it is invalid. I am going to wait a few days to test again...so am keeping my fingers crossed.
Please wish me luck...
Hi ttc and welcome to the group! Yes testing on 7dpo is way to early because if preggo you are still in the implatation stage of the embryo...which is in every women 6dpo to 10dpo. So with this statement when is the best time to test it would be 12 dpo..(days passed ovulation).
Now I'm reading your story and you say your dh is normal what do you mean by that. What are his results? Is he working with a urologist and getting his hormone levels check also.
Plus has your dr placed you on any time of fertility meds esp with ttc over 2 years you need to discuss with your dr about taking more aggresive ways to achieve pregnancy and make sure this "specialist" is a RE...if not find one...that are the true fertility dr (RE). Keep us posted and ***babydust***
Now I'm reading your story and you say your dh is normal what do you mean by that. What are his results? Is he working with a urologist and getting his hormone levels check also.
Plus has your dr placed you on any time of fertility meds esp with ttc over 2 years you need to discuss with your dr about taking more aggresive ways to achieve pregnancy and make sure this "specialist" is a RE...if not find one...that are the true fertility dr (RE). Keep us posted and ***babydust***
Hi Angelfish, Thanks for all your help and advice. Although we have been trying to conceive for 2 years, we only consulted an RE 6 months ago and just got into see her for the first time about 2 months ago. Since our first visit, my husband has had 2 different types of tests with high sperm count and motility percentages. We thought at first he was the problem as he had a double hernia operation as a young child.
Also, since our first visit 2 months ago, I have had the necessary blood workups and all came back normal. I went for the HSG die test a couple of weeks ago and am now waiting for our followup appt in early August. They currently don't have me on any drugs, I'm just waiting to hear what they say at our appt with the RE in August. I know for sure that some of the die got through my left tube (after awhile) but they couldn't say for sure if it did on the right-side. I have had cramps since ovulation this month and have honestly NEVER had cramps after ovulation, just shortly before on only the right or left side (ovary that is ovulating). I also think that because I know the chances can increase after the HSG test, I am paying WAY too much attention to my body. My AF is due this coming Monday (CD 28) so I will just wait and see. I would love to be one of those women who got pregnant right after having the HSG test. Keeping my fingers crossed...
Also, since our first visit 2 months ago, I have had the necessary blood workups and all came back normal. I went for the HSG die test a couple of weeks ago and am now waiting for our followup appt in early August. They currently don't have me on any drugs, I'm just waiting to hear what they say at our appt with the RE in August. I know for sure that some of the die got through my left tube (after awhile) but they couldn't say for sure if it did on the right-side. I have had cramps since ovulation this month and have honestly NEVER had cramps after ovulation, just shortly before on only the right or left side (ovary that is ovulating). I also think that because I know the chances can increase after the HSG test, I am paying WAY too much attention to my body. My AF is due this coming Monday (CD 28) so I will just wait and see. I would love to be one of those women who got pregnant right after having the HSG test. Keeping my fingers crossed...
still waiting...due tomorrow but I'm pretty sure she will show her ugly face :) Good news is I have an appt with my RE on Wednesday (they got me in 1 month ahead of schedule) so I'm looking forward to finding out SOMETHING from her on Wednedsay! Will keep you posted...
How about you? how long have you guys been trying?
How about you? how long have you guys been trying?
hi, my AF started on Monday so now we're now on month 23 of trying. Next month is my 2 year wedding anniversary, and it will be 2 years for trying as well. I have an appt with the RE tomorrow and I'm very excited to hear what she has to say. Knowing something is better than not knowing anything I guess :) Do you know what your 'o' day is?
Thanks chrissy
I took it myself
update I think the bleeding I had was implantation bleed as I had no cramps and spotted for two days and the thrid day dan a tiny blood clot and then the bleeding stopped and had a vitamen bottlat cap size golb of stretchy cm which when i was wiping stuck to my arm and then today i have creamy/clear cm tinged with pink I always get cramps with af and she is always heavy
I took it myself
update I think the bleeding I had was implantation bleed as I had no cramps and spotted for two days and the thrid day dan a tiny blood clot and then the bleeding stopped and had a vitamen bottlat cap size golb of stretchy cm which when i was wiping stuck to my arm and then today i have creamy/clear cm tinged with pink I always get cramps with af and she is always heavy
ttc in...We are on our 25 month of ttc also...it is so frustrating...I have done 3 rounds of iui, 2 rounds with clomid, and 1 round with injectables and nothing yet...we aer taking a little break, and trying again on our own, my DH and I are now taking a vitamin called fertilaid in hopes that it will help....I looked on the website and saw lots of testimonials that were all great, so I guess it can't hurt to try it....
Good Luck and Baby Dust!!!!
Good Luck and Baby Dust!!!!
Hi Melissa, we actually just started with an RE a few months ago...I guess we just thought it would happen naturally. I guess we all think that way. I had an appt with my RE today and she said all my blood work was perfect. And the results of the HSG showed my tubes were open so in regards to me, I am clear. DH results were good on his first set but he has a full SFA this Friday and we'll get the results on our appt on Aug 7. She said today that if hubby is good, then next steps would be clomid/injectables for me. She did not suggest IUI. Why did you end up doing IUI? Looks like our situations are very similiar!
Clomid or injectables with IUI make your chances greater. They actually put the sperm closer to your uterus, and with the clomid and the injectables I produced more then 1 follie...
I am so excited too, because my insurance only covers 50% of every doctor visit, ultrasound, and IUI's, and I called the doctor's office to try and find out what is taking so long because I have not been billed for the other 50% of what I owe and they told me that the hospital has written them off, so I have a zero balance, she told me because the HMO pays the hospital up front they have already gotten paid, and because infertility is so hard to do the billing for they just usually write it off, that was great news to me, I am so excited.
I am so excited too, because my insurance only covers 50% of every doctor visit, ultrasound, and IUI's, and I called the doctor's office to try and find out what is taking so long because I have not been billed for the other 50% of what I owe and they told me that the hospital has written them off, so I have a zero balance, she told me because the HMO pays the hospital up front they have already gotten paid, and because infertility is so hard to do the billing for they just usually write it off, that was great news to me, I am so excited.
July 01, 2008