Actually introducing myself...

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I met some of you at the lovely game of CAH last night but figured I'd put up an intro post. I too was a lurker on TB TTGP for a little while before everything went down and followed you all here. I should say I'm really not surprised -- the same thing happened when I was on TK before I got married.

Anyway, this is the second cycle we are TTC. No luck last cycle despite near perfect timing *shakes fist* so here we go again! I am 29 and really want to be pregnant by the time I'm 30. We shall see though. I have hypothyroid (luckily I am on the correct dose of meds now and having normal cycles, woohoo) and suspected PCOS (although now that we know I'm ovulating, this may not be an issue right now). DH is likely going to go for a SA soon (he has the script from his primary care) so we can eliminate any worry on his end (he uses medical marijuana for migraines and inflammation, so I'm trying to convince him to stop -- he doesn't use a lot, but I know it can mess sperm up). Have I mentioned I am completely, totally, Type A and worry about everything? But don't worry, I won't ask stupid questions here.

Otherwise I am mommy to a 3 year old Cavalier (see my avatar) and an 8 year old cat and live a totally boring life.

Hi everyone.

[cateyes]

Welcome and I too am wondering why you are getting an SA already. It can take a couple up to a year to conceive and unless I missed something it sounds like you are jumping the gun a bit. You only have a 20% chance each cycle, even with perfect timing.

[kaliRN]

Hi! MH used to use MM for kidney stones and somehow I was able to convince him to stop. He never thought it would take this long but he hasn't had a bad kidney stone in a while so keeping my FX. Hopefully it's not having too much of an impact but good for you for checking to make sure.
These ladies on this board have so much knowledge and wisdom. Prepare for much learning. It's been amazing. I hope you enjoy it here and wish you good luck and a short stay!

[Sparkly]

Welcome & good luck. Echoing what PPs have said about how you still only have a 20% chance even with perfect timing. I understand type A, but there are some things we can't control.

[Deleted]

Yes, we know it's early, but it will settle the debate between my DH and me and the primary care physician was the one who suggested it when he asked about the impact of MM. He told her that its only been 2 months, so its really just peace of mind right now. We won't be doing anything on my end until we go through the full year of trying, of course....

Also -- he is going to a urologist for the SA via referral I believe, so leaving the RE out of it for now!

[doggiestyle88]

Just stopping in to say your dog is freaking adorable. Welcome!

[traversity]

welcome

[kawaiikitsune]

Welcome. PP's have already given great advice!

[getzystark]

Welcome.

[Deleted]

Welcome!

[spartanchick88]

Welcome!

[SheilaTheTank]

Welcome and good luck!

[lilsneezy]

Jan 18, 2015 12:49:06 GMT -5 W said:

Jan 18, 2015 12:10:00 GMT -5 @spicymama said:

Yes, we know it's early, but it will settle the debate between my DH and me and the primary care physician was the one who suggested it when he asked about the impact of MM. He told her that its only been 2 months, so its really just peace of mind right now. We won't be doing anything on my end until we go through the full year of trying, of course....

Also -- he is going to a urologist for the SA via referral I believe, so leaving the RE out of it for now!

This truly isn't a good reason, IMO. I think you're jumping the gun about 10 months. 

DH has a disease in which affects his body A LOT and we still had to wait the full year. They have the rule for a reason..

How old are you?

Welcome. I agree with this ^

Here's an anecdote for you. MH and I are both regular pot smokers and have been for awhile. He had a SA done in September (after over a year of trying) and it came back completely normal. I'm not saying it can't/wont affect his sperm, but I wouldn't worry too much about it if I were you.

[Sammich_Cat]

Hi! and welcome!

[youdontsay]

Welcome! We have a three year old Cavalier too. He's currently on top of our couch looking out the window!

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Jan 18, 2015 13:25:44 GMT -5 W said:

Lol I never realized how condescending "How old are you?" can come across.

I ask because 6 months is the norm to wait for an RE if 35+ and one year under 35.

You may be right -- I am 29 (will be 30 later this year), hubby is 32 and will be 33 shortly. Our feeling is we'd rather know now if there's an issue that we can address without fertility meds or processes (i.e. quitting MM) rather than wasting our time on something simple like that. We both want 3 kids and would prefer not to have 2 in diapers at the same time (so would want 4 years in between), so even if we're not advanced maternal age now, we do feel the pressure. I guess our theory is, a SA is pretty noninvasive and simple, so why not...

[meerkatmillie]

Welcome!

[risscaboobs]

Welcome. PP's already gave good advice. Just curious, are you temping? You probably are but I didn't see it mentioned. Good luck!

[achromia]

Welcome!

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Jan 18, 2015 15:45:56 GMT -5 risscaboobs said:

Welcome. PP's already gave good advice. Just curious, are you temping? You probably are but I didn't see it mentioned. Good luck!

Yup, I'm temping and doing OPKs so got the charting thing covered

[risscaboobs]

Jan 18, 2015 15:56:43 GMT -5 @spicymama said:

Jan 18, 2015 15:45:56 GMT -5 risscaboobs said:

Welcome. PP's already gave good advice. Just curious, are you temping? You probably are but I didn't see it mentioned. Good luck!

Yup, I'm temping and doing OPKs so got the charting thing covered

Great!!

[icequeen]

Welcome! Glad to hear you are temping and charting. Hope your husband's SA goes smoothly.