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I've been so busy at work that I haven't had a second do anything. I haven't been temping or taking any supplements. I managed to catch a cold for the first time in ages. I didn't even realize today was cd13 until I just checked. Just going with the flow this cycle and bd'ing when my body tells me to. I might temp in the morning just to confirm that I haven't o'd yet.

How's everyone else?

I go in on Monday for an u/s and bloodwork to start my next clomid cycle. I'm on the fence about adding IUI. I'm not as worried about the money because to add it to a clomid cycle is not that much extra, but my husband is really not crazy about the idea. He thinks I'm overly crazy about ttc in general. Apparently he's spent time looking it up online and he doesn't think it really adds *that* much extra % chance of getting pregnant that it's worth it. I think it still bothers him we can't just get knocked up naturally. I'd just rather go all out and get my BFP than keep spending money on unsuccessful cycles. Advice and opinions wanted. Idk what to do.

Kot, thanks dear! :) I don't know for sure, but I don't see why they wouldn't do it if you were bleeding... you may call them and just check. FX you are still able to get it done soon. Big hugs!

Penny, how many Clomid Cycles have you done? Have they confirmed you O on Clomid? I did Clomid for 9 months (increasing doses constantly) and never did O... my RE put me on Letrozole and the 2nd cycle I got my first BFP! The only benefits to IUI... the O day will be pin pointed and you don't have to worry about BDing schedules, they get the sperm a little closer.... however, the only main benefit is if you know the sperm aren't getting threw to where they need to be, then it will help. I guess my opinion would depend on if you have confirmed you O on Clomid... and is it a consistent O every cycle. Sorry I think I may have confused myself on this response. LOL!

AFM, cramps and horrible lower back pain... on a good note... the kiddo kicked butt at his wrestling tournament tonight! :)

3dpo and some crazy stuff going on. Not sure what to think, praying it's not all mind games.

Woke up nauseated. Have been nauseated all day. Not really hungry. When I do eat, I feel like I could vomit after taking just a few bites. My stomach feels weird but I'm assuming it's from not eating regular meals like I used to. Know how your stomach feels when you have diarrhea, well that's how it feels but no diarrhea (only first thing this morning - which is odd in itself because I don't wake up normally having to go to the bathroom). Cervical mucus has been very steady....way more than usual. Short but painful twinges in my breasts and abdomen. Been yawning a lot too.

3dpo just seems too soon to be having these symptoms. DH seems to think I'm pregnant but I told him these symptoms are just too soon.

Let me know what y'all think. I have almost 2 weeks until testing.

Praying for a sticky bean!!!!

Gds3angls: you re right! It's pretty early but unusual symptoms are good in my book. In my case I had dull cramping from 3DPO on which was way to early for implantation but I got my BFP.

Penny: I hope you and DH can agree on the best course of action for this month . GL[good_luck]

Kizzy: hi! Good to see you're relaxed about this cycle [sticky_vibes] [baby_dust]

Kotikd: [pray] your test happens right on schedule so you can go on with TTCing.

Cristi: hugs [hug] . Keep faith your BFP is coming girl

Amommysluv: [good_luck] on your new cycle [sticky_vibes] [baby_dust]

Ashleynjames: welcome and [good_luck] . Enjoy your TTC journey girl :)

Aclark: I feel like you and I have duplicate lives. My mother had been hounding me for months about her own biological grandchild too. Hang in there your BFP is coming [sticky_vibes] [baby_dust]

Tfor#3: welcome and good luck [sticky_vibes] [baby_dust]

Pbc910: I agree 100% with your statetement. People don't know what to say most of the time.

Wifey: [good_luck] girl. This is your month [wink]

AFM: hanging in there. No significant symptoms yet. Just thirsty all the time and I go to the bathroom 3 times as much during the day. My boobs are tender and def bigger my DH said. I m enjoying this time cause my mom says it will probably change soon. I m only 5 weeks today.

I m rooting for all you ladies [sticky_vibes] [sticky_vibes] [baby_dust] [baby_dust] [baby_dust] [baby_dust] [sticky_vibes] [sticky_vibes]

Cristi - I do believe I O with the clomid. I did one round back in July as my "testing" round, where it was clomid only. No HCG trigger and no progesterone supplement. My natural progesterone did turn out to be low at 6.8, but it was high enough compared to my pre-O levels that the dr said I did ovulate on my own and then I had a chemical that same month. We tried on our own for a few months unsuccessfully, then this past month was my first optional clomid cycle. They gave me the HCG just as a precaution because if I'm spending the money, may as well guarantee the ovulation and then they did the progesterone since I don't get the huge boost on my own. Since I have PCOS, I do not get much EWCM at all so I'm wondering if I have a bit of a hostile environment and all the little guys are getting killed off or stuck in too thick CM before getting up as far as they need to go. I think IUI would by-pass that for me. I actually did take mucinex the cycle I had the chemical but have since stopped because I was trying to stop self-supplementing so much in case I was making things worse, but now as I'm typing this out I'm thinking maybe I should go back to the mucinex to help thin things out. DH's SA was great so we at least know he's not the problem, but we do use pre-seed as well since clomid tends to dry you up as well.

Sorry for the long winded answer, I got caught in my own head for a bit. :-)

Really praying this is it!!!

I don't want all these symptoms just to not be pregnant. I told DH that I had these same symptoms in July and October so I'm very skeptical.

Temperature rose this morning from 97.2 yesterday to 97.9 this morning.

Still feeling nauseated upon wakening. Lots of CM as well.

Just hope it's not delayed O and all the BD'ing we did earlier in the week and last weekend went to waste.

Hi everyone! I don't know what to say right now, so...

Best of luck to everyone this month! <3

NYchick, thank you! Glad to hear you are doing well!

Penny, I say if you had success with the mucinex... why not give it another shot?! But that is just me... but it sounds like IUI would be a good option if the mucinex doesn't help next time... maybe??? Yeah for us it is me not him... this whole thing sucks! I say go all out... get your BFP! :) Since we know I can get preggo, IUI won't help us now... the RE said "it will just take the fun out of it" haha... yeah what fun... we have a calendar for when we can have sex for goodness sake! LOL!
(And your answer was short compared to my rambling questions for you haha)!

Hi BoboWishes.

AFM, CD2 AF is being HORRIBLE today. This has been a stressful day in itself.. and to top it off, still don't know what we want to do this cycle. Since I have to start the Letrozole tomorrow (CD3) we know I am going to take that... but no OPKs, temping, schedules etc... we are just going to have fun. Definitely no injections this cycle.... after this we are for sure taking 2 cycles off.

Joining the September board. I posted in August too but posting here as well. CD9 today.

Had blood work on CD5. Test results came back. Haven't followed up with my doctor yet, but hoping someone here has some insight? They are all listed as normal. I looked up some and DHEA seems really high based on my age although this says its in normal. Testosterone was on the high end of normal too.

Looks like the formatting isn't great. First number is my result, then it's followed by the normal range according to LabCorp.

Lab Test Results

Prolactin

Test Low Normal High Reference Range Units
Prolactin 19.6 4.8-23.3 ng/mL

Testosterone, Serum

Test Low Normal High Reference Range Units
Testosterone, Serum 48 8-48 ng/dL

Dhea-Sulfate

Test Low Normal High Reference Range Units
Dhea-Sulfate 356.4 84.8-378.0 ug/dL

Luteinizing Hormone(Lh), S

Test Low Normal High Reference Range Units
Lh 3.5 See Comments mIU/mL

Thyroxine (T4) Free, Direct, S

Test Low Normal High Reference Range Units
T4,Free(Direct) 1.35 0.82-1.77 ng/dL

Fsh, Serum

Test Low Normal High Reference Range Units
Fsh 5.5 See Comments mIU/mL

Varicella-Zoster V Ab, Igg

Test Low Normal High Reference Range Units
Varicella Zoster Igg 1.60 Immune >1.09 index

Rubella Antibodies, Igg

Test Low Normal High Reference Range Units
Rubella Antibodies, Igg 17 IU/mL

Testosterone, Free, Direct

Test Low Normal High Reference Range Units
Free Testosterone(Direct) 1.1 0.0-2.2 pg/mL

Thyroxine (T4)

Test Low Normal High Reference Range Units
Thyroxine (T4) 7.9 4.5-12.0 ug/dL

Thyroid Cascade Profile

Test Low Normal High Reference Range Units
Tsh 1.980 0.450-4.500 uIU/mL