Testing plans: No concrete plans yet. I have no hpt's so I might wait until 9-10dpo to even order them so that I have to wait until they show up a couple days after that.
R/R/CS: It was extremely hard to get up for work this morning. But on the plus side, my cinnamon crunch bagel from Panera for breakfast was delicious.
GTKY: Do you have any special talents? Any obscure ones? Not really. I, too, can do a lot of things with my toes. I will pinch H with them, he hates it.
So I like this site's explanation of functional ovarian cysts up until he talks about herbal remedies. Always consult with your doctor before using any herbal supplements. www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART03141/Ovarian-Cyst.html
Another great source is the mayo clinic. They go into more detail about other kinds of cysts. Please don't panic and think the worst is happening. I have had many cysts over the years and have only needed surgery for one of them.
It's also important to remember that having ovarian cysts =/= infertility, as evidenced by @iliketurtles being KU.
Also edit to add. You can feel severe O pain without it being caused by a cyst. pippacricket is also correct that you can feel ovulation pain before and after you've ovulated.
Post by mustloveerica on May 26, 2015 8:51:17 GMT -5
Update: DHs SA results are in. It's a mix of good news and bad news. His volume, motility and count are all normal or above normal. His count is 90million and normal is 40 million. So that's great!! The bad news is his morphology is very low. Normal is 4% and his is 1%. Also his semen "clumps". I always thought it was dehydration but apparently it's not. Basically his swimmers are stuck together and obviously they can't really go anywhere if they like to travel in packs like that. So the Re suggested some supplements to decrease the clumping and hopefully boost the morphology. But she's already suggesting we move to IUI because "his swimmers need gps".
So hmm....it's good to know his count is so high but I was hoping we could just do meds to start but it looks like our only hope is to move to IUIs.
Daikoku, @iliketurtles, pippacricket, thanks for the info. When I started ttc my son I only had two cycles after coming off of birth control. The first one I had pain but wasn't charting and never connected the dots. I just chalked it up to my body adjusting to being off of bc for the first time in 13 years . Then I started charting and the next cycle the pain correlated to ovulation. I never followed up with the doctor about it because I ended up pregnant that cycle and it was not at the top of my list of priorities.
Fast forward to this month. First cycle back off of birth control and yesterday I had that same pain. I will def follow up with the doc about the possibility of cysts this time. Even today it is not sharp pains anymore but I am really sore.
@iliketurtles. @wallirflowers. pippacricket. Thanks for the information. I have experienced some momentary discomfort, poking, or mild stabbing pains around O, but I can't imagine being in excruciating pain every time I O. That does not sound fun in the slightest.
All is forgiven. But my tag is actually @wallflwr926
Final PSA before returning to our regularly scheduled TWW: Twinges and cramping can happen at any point in your cycle. Sometimes it's a cyst, sometimes it's ovulation, sometimes it's just gas. However, if you feel severe pain that is not typical for you, it's important to get it checked out.
mustloveerica well the bad news obviously sucks, but I'm glad you have answers! I've never heard of semen clumping before. Very interesting. So are you open to doing an IUI soon?
mustloveerica well the bad news obviously sucks, but I'm glad you have answers! I've never heard of semen clumping before. Very interesting. So are you open to doing an IUI soon?
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Yeah the clumping is strange. And I have been telling DH that for years but he never knew it was strange. We are absolutely open to doing IUIs. I'm more open to IUIs than IVF at this point. The only concern is cost. I need to finish my own testing (still need my HSG when we have the money saved up for that) and then we can discuss the cost of IUIs. So "soon" may not be a possibility but it's definitely not off the table.
Post by getzystark on May 26, 2015 10:05:20 GMT -5
Cycle/month: 8/9
CD/DPO: 23/9
Timing: -1, O
Testing plans: 11 DPO? Maybe 12. Maybe both. Staring at white lines is hard. Even my damn trigger was super light. It's gone now though, so any line is the real deal (hopefully).
R/R/CS: Just Negative Nancy over here. I've already figured out when my ultrasound will be for next cycle so I can get time off work.
GTKY: Do you have any special talents? Any obscure ones? I sing, I always have. Nothing obscure. I'm not an artistic person AT ALL.
R/R/CS: I thought based on positive OPK and temp spike that I O'd on Sunday, but then yesterday I had horrific pain all evening that I am assuming was ovulation pain. So now I'm not sure. No CH's from FF yet.
GTKY: Do you have any special talents? Any obscure ones? Don't think so. Wait, does teaching special ed for 15 years count?
The OPKs and temp spike are much better indicators of ovulation than "O pain" especially if this is your first cycle TTC. We are hyper vigilant at this stage, and tend to think every twinge means something. I'd stick with your temps and secondary signs for O confirmation!
R/R/CS: I have had TWO normal cycles in a row!! I O'd on CD 17 this time and 18 last cycle!! I have not had two consistent cycles in a row since we started TTC. I am pretty sure my sugar cleanse and recent weight loss have helped. Getting healthy... who knew?
GTKY: Do you have any special talents? Any obscure ones? I have monkey toes. I can pick up almost anything not too heavy with my feet.
I've been chart stalking and have too been excited about your normal cycles. Woot woot!!
R/R/CS: So I'm pretty sure I O'ed on CD 14 but misplaced my thermometer halfway through vacation. Also sex at the in-laws was TERRIBLE. Pretty sure we're out this month but who knows. Maybe terrible sex on O day is the secret.
GTKY: Do you have any special talents? Any obscure ones? I can twist my left hand in a full circle with it flat on the table.
I'm just lurking here, but I'm confused by this...did he not finish? Sex doesn't have to be mindblowing to result in pregnancy.
Bahahaha I was thinking the same thing. If the sex has to be good, I'm fucked (clearly NOT literally).
R/R/CS: my temperatures are so messed up. It's my first cycle off BC so I'm thinking it's that. FF said I Oed on CD 13, but since then my temps have been both really high for me and low. I feel like I'm clueless, and I guess I am.
GTKY: Do you have any special talents? Any obscure ones? None really, although I remember things really well. It's both a blessing and a curse.
I'm a nosy bitch today, can you linky chart? I'm mobile.
Also, iPhone corrected linky to kinky, and I wanted to leave it.
So I like this site's explanation of functional ovarian cysts up until he talks about herbal remedies. Always consult with your doctor before using any herbal supplements. www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART03141/Ovarian-Cyst.html
Another great source is the mayo clinic. They go into more detail about other kinds of cysts. Please don't panic and think the worst is happening. I have had many cysts over the years and have only needed surgery for one of them.
It's also important to remember that having ovarian cysts =/= infertility, as evidenced by @iliketurtles being KU.
Also edit to add. You can feel severe O pain without it being caused by a cyst. pippacricket is also correct that you can feel ovulation pain before and after you've ovulated.
I will also add, you can have random pains that are not cysts or even ovary related.
Post by getzystark on May 26, 2015 10:13:50 GMT -5
Getzy took over the thread. Whoops. This is what happens when 1) you're mobile and have to quote everything separately and 2) none of your patients show up!!!!
Getzy took over the thread. Whoops. This is what happens when 1) you're mobile and have to quote everything separately and 2) none of your patients show up!!!!
Hey you're entertaining the rest of us. Please continue lol.
Getzy took over the thread. Whoops. This is what happens when 1) you're mobile and have to quote everything separately and 2) none of your patients show up!!!!
Hey you're entertaining the rest of us. Please continue lol.
I'm legit ragey at your chart. GDI!!! What the hell body?!!
Hey you're entertaining the rest of us. Please continue lol.
I'm legit ragey at your chart. GDI!!! What the hell body?!!
You're ragey? I legit don't know if I had a period or not. How does that even happen?!?! I honestly can't even see that I may have O'd late. Like I can't really find an alternate O day from what FF gave me. So I have to call the RE today and be like "well....I may or may not have had my period. Can you use your ute goggles to tell me so I know if I'm on a new cycle or not? I dunno, man". Lol.
So I like this site's explanation of functional ovarian cysts up until he talks about herbal remedies. Always consult with your doctor before using any herbal supplements. www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART03141/Ovarian-Cyst.html
Another great source is the mayo clinic. They go into more detail about other kinds of cysts. Please don't panic and think the worst is happening. I have had many cysts over the years and have only needed surgery for one of them.
It's also important to remember that having ovarian cysts =/= infertility, as evidenced by @iliketurtles being KU.
Also edit to add. You can feel severe O pain without it being caused by a cyst. pippacricket is also correct that you can feel ovulation pain before and after you've ovulated.
I will also add, you can have random pains that are not cysts or even ovary related.
Testing plans:maybe at 10dpo..not feeling too hopeful this cycle. Did not BD anytime after 0
R/R/CS: wearing skinny jeans and baggy top to work so I don't look pregnant to everyone (yes still bitter about yesterday's comment)
GTKY: Do you have any special talents? Any obscure ones? Nah, plain Jane over here
yeah that timing is pretty good. Your chances with those days are pretty good. Also just avoid 10 dpo. the chances of a positive are pretty low. Save yourself the money and stress and wait until 11 or 12 dpo at least.
Married 10/10/10! TTC Baby #1 since April 2014 BFP Oct 16 - EP terminated Nov 6 2014 Off the Bench January 2015! BFP #2 June 1 2015 - EDD Feb 12 2016! Baby Boy born 15th February 2016!
I'm legit ragey at your chart. GDI!!! What the hell body?!!
You're ragey? I legit don't know if I had a period or not. How does that even happen?!?! I honestly can't even see that I may have O'd late. Like I can't really find an alternate O day from what FF gave me. So I have to call the RE today and be like "well....I may or may not have had my period. Can you use your ute goggles to tell me so I know if I'm on a new cycle or not? I dunno, man". Lol.
FF is most definitely hammered this cycle.
I just took out all of the CM that I charted and my CHs were changed from solid on CD 10 to dotted on CD 15. I'm still not sure if i'm on board with this as O day, but this is the only explaination I can come up with for a BFN at 10 DPO and lack of spotting at 12 DPO.
ETA: @kelleybenelly83 is right about testing 10 DPO. I'm having issues with my chart and take meds, otherwise I wouldn't recommend testing.
Testing plans:maybe at 10dpo..not feeling too hopeful this cycle. Did not BD anytime after 0
R/R/CS: wearing skinny jeans and baggy top to work so I don't look pregnant to everyone (yes still bitter about yesterday's comment)
GTKY: Do you have any special talents? Any obscure ones? Nah, plain Jane over here
yeah that timing is pretty good. Your chances with those days are pretty good. Also just avoid 10 dpo. the chances of a positive are pretty low. Save yourself the money and stress and wait until 11 or 12 dpo at least.
R/R/CS: my temperatures are so messed up. It's my first cycle off BC so I'm thinking it's that. FF said I Oed on CD 13, but since then my temps have been both really high for me and low. I feel like I'm clueless, and I guess I am.
GTKY: Do you have any special talents? Any obscure ones? None really, although I remember things really well. It's both a blessing and a curse.
I'm a nosy bitch today, can you linky chart? I'm mobile.
Also, iPhone corrected linky to kinky, and I wanted to leave it.
I'm mobile too, and I don't know how to link so here is a picture
mustloveerica -what happens when you add back in that low temp on CD 24?
If I put it back in FF makes that my O date. I don't trust that at all. That temp was taken 4 hours earlier than normal due to work travel. And I'm a temp at the same time every day person and not a temp with 3 hours of sleep person. I do not feel that that is the correct O date.
ETA: however if I Od that late I would only be 12DPO today. It's possible I guess. But I'm also not spotting anymore which is adding more confusion to the mix. Also if I'm only 12DPO then our timing is atrocious and I don't want to admit that to myself.
mustloveerica -what happens when you add back in that low temp on CD 24?
If I put it back in FF makes that my O date. I don't trust that at all. That temp was taken 4 hours earlier than normal due to work travel. And I'm a temp at the same time every day person and not a temp with 3 hours of sleep person. I do not feel that that is the correct O date.
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