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Northern Progesterone is what makes your symptoms, that's why you can feel pregnancy symptoms not long after implantation, it doesn't matter wether your being supplemented or not. Goodluck with your next test :)

Northern: I'm so sorry about your BFN. I remember always getting mad at myself after getting negatives too. I hope the blood test gives better results.

Hoping: GL! I think 36-48 hours sounds great!! Even with great swimmers I know they still say not to BD everyday. :) My husband and I refuse to use anything other than preseed even now that we aren't "trying" at the moment. lol!

Stillfun: I always forget I can keep a journal on here. That makes it much easier. :) . I have many pets lol! I have a cat, 3 dogs and a rabbit. lol! crazy thing is I got all but the Chihuahua before we started trying to conceive so I can't blame it on my grieving over not being a mommy lol! I actually have had the cat and rabbit for almost 8 years. YIKES! lol! The bloodwork is just standard stuff. I'm not sure exactly what is needed I had most of my Bloodwork done they just said I was missing a couple things ;)

What a bummer Northern! I was so hoping you got it this time.
AFM, did my opk mid-morning and it was wicked light....almost can't see it. gonna check again this afternoon. yesterday's was about halfway there. still have ewcm and temp still low. unless the surge was last night or evening. maybe tonight's bd will still be in the zone....

Yeah, I know progesterone gives you pregnancy symptoms. The odd thing is that I haven't had ANY symptoms this time around. Nada. Maybe a bit of temper at times, but that could have been holiday stress too, lol. But my cervix has been open and soft the last few days, and I just don't feel pregnant. So, almost positive I'm out. I'm giving myself a day to grieve and then going to put all my energy and focus into being as healthy and stress-free as possible, and am going to research the Chinese herbs and get going on that too, along with the acupuncture. I'd rather get pregnant using that approach anyway, without the medications and IUI.

Im sorry northern, its hard when we put faith in technology, Are you going to do IUI again? I have heard so much conflicting info on it, Im glad that my FS steered me away but I have such a crappy chance with Kens sperm.
Mel have you been checked for NK cells? I think my clinic is doing a retest of those and that might be my problem.. sorta makes sense with so many chemicals.
Hoping, we are cycling togther :)

I might do an IUI again but I'm going to give it a two month break at least. The success statistics for the TCM approach appear to be better than for IUI with meds - and better for you - so I'm going to give that a chance.

I got the blood test done, and the clinic gave me a standing order requisition, which means I can go back every cycle for a quantitative HcG blood test for the next year (for free). I'm liking that! And my results should be ready in a couple more hours. Will be nice to know the exact HcG levels.

Update - just got the results - a bit fat 0. At least now I know for sure and can get on with it.

Sorry Northern, If I didn't know about Kens sperm I would probably try the TCM but im so negative about it all now I cant be bothered.

booooo

Thanks girls - it helps to have you here to commiserate with!

Stillfun, I totally don't blame you for going the IVF route, especially since so much of it is covered for you.