Trying To Conceive Success Stories - Page 2

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Posted by cutemonsters
My husband and I started TTC in Feb - however, we were very ill with the flu during the key ovulation days - and the flu can kill mens sperm!
So we weren't too surprised when AF showed up at the end of February. In March - we tried to get a little more hard core so we bought OPKs to keep track and when they showed positive - we had sex twice on those days - probably not the best idea for both. I didn't read up enough on the test strips to know that they show the surge BEFORE the egg is released - once we got the surge we had sex twice that day, but then stopped for the month. Didn't know that in reality I was probably going to be ovulating the next day or so.
By April, I felt kind of let down and decided to change a lot of things. First, and most importantly I bought this book: God's Plan For Pregnancy by Nerida Walker - absolutely amazing. It is key to focus on what is in this book if you truly want to get pregnant - nothing else matters. When reading this book and trusting in what it said and praying, I came to realize I KNOW I will get pregnant as it is God's promises to those who believe in Him. A huge cloud of relief came over me and I did not worry at all about it. I also started charting so that way I knew for sure when I ovulated. My husband and I had sex for about 5 days before I ovulated and a few after (it can be seen in my chart). Each time we used a form of PreSeed and also my husband started taking natural fertility vitamins in January (which usually take about 3 months to kick in) but definitely noticed a sizable difference in his loads - so it definitely worked! I made it a point to orgasm at the same time as my husband each time. And ladies, if you find it hard - it helps to use a vibrator until you're very close - then have your husband ready and time it perfect! Another thing we did differently - was as soon as my husband was about to go, he would push further in me and then stop moving - so that the sperm stay closest to the cervix. This was THE FIRST month I actually laid there for 30 minutes after each time too!
The couple days after I ovulated I had some cramping - which I've never had before. I also, had tender breasts right away. The next thing I noticed the week after ovulating was that my cervical mucus was not like it normally is at that time â?? a key giveaway. It was creamier and at times a chunkier discharge - this gave me such hope right away. I also started having a lot of lower back pain which is not common for me at all, and close to day 10 post ovulation, I was having some sharp longer cramping - none that I had ever experienced. It felt as if my AF already came and I was getting the bad cramps I do then, but I have never gotten it before AF. I assumed this was uterus stretching. I also didn't want to test before 16dpo because I did not want to see an UGLY negative. I waited until 16dpo when I still had a high temp and tested mid-afternoon.
I dipped the stick in urine and almost instantly two lines appeared - my husband and I were in shock and were so thrilled. We then pulled out the digital First Response Yes/No test and saw YES in a couple minutes. I will be 6 weeks along in a couple of days and am so ecstatic! The main symptoms I now have are extreme tiredness, high sense of smell, frequent urination and full/sore breasts and nipples. I don't have any morning sickness or aversions yet but I hear that hits at 6 weeks for a lot of people. I also have a tugging/pulling feeling in my ovary at times.

Please feel free to message me/talk to me about anything - especially God. He is who blessed us with this child - He is who I know will not allow me to miscarry since he promises that in His word. I will pray for you all and I hope all of you will get pregnant in no time!

Added: May 10, 2013

Posted by MS2013
I started charting in January because I'd stopped taking BC in December due to lack of insurance. And truth be told, I wanted to understand more about my own body. My dear partner & I started talking about marriage around that time, too. And while we made all this adorable "hypothetical plans" we decided we'd wait until we were officially married to TTC, if we were going to.

In Feburary, we weren't very careful at all. I knew at that point that DP really wanted to a baby and it was obvious to me he didn't want to admit it. But...BFN.

In March, he was even MORE risky. I laughed to myself, started my profile on here, and played along with not admitting we were being completely unsafe. And...BFN.

At the end of March's cycle, I sat down with him and explained that we were playing with fire. If we truly didn't want to have a baby of our own (we have 2 from my previous marriage), then we needed to be CAREFUL in April. He agreed that we'd been reckless and we agreed to watch my chart and temps and only DTD on "safe" days.

My birthday is in April, but it's always delayed because of my DD's birthday. This year, it was 2 weeks delayed. We DTD that night, of course, but were mindful that I wasn't supposed to O for another week or so. *shrug* According to my chart, we were well within the infertile area. My man was also convinced he couldn't reproduce at all, so we went along fully believing he had some type of difficulty. We'd even discussed seeing specialists later on after marriage if it were necessary.

The day after my birthday celebration, I felt sharp, sharp ovary pain. Mild cramping. And my CM was very, very Eggy. I shrugged it off thinking it was our encounter the night before and put it out of my mind. The next day, more mild cramping. More EWCM. My temp was super low. I blamed the alcohol at my party.

Just a few days later, he proposed. It was romantic and sweet and I was so incredibly excited! I immediately told EVERYONE (they were all expecting it) and the family rejoiced! The kids were excited! It was pure joy.

This same time, I noticed my temps were high. They weren't really moving. I started noticing my CM and CP were acting kind of different, but because I was fairly new at charting...I blamed my learning curve.

...then, I started noticing how sore my breasts were. How thirsty I was. I was getting randomly dizzy. I went dress shopping with my mom and sister and almost fell asleep in the car on the way home! And my breasts were just not fitting in anything. Uh-oh.

That night I bought a test. Just to be sure. It was all just wedding stress, I was sure of it.
B.F.P.

*ahem*

The next day, I bought 8 more. Because that first one couldn't possibly be right. It was a blue-dye. You know how those are! It was just a crazy blue-dye run.

FMU = BFP.
SMU = BFP.

When he got home that night, I told him we were going to have more to celebrate than just a wedding. We'd done it! Ready or not, we were having a baby!

Days following, I took the rest of the tests for progression and sent them to him to see how much darker the line was getting. (This is his first baby and I want him to have EVERY little thrill!)

Over the next week, we started selectively telling those involved in wedding plans so as to not purchase things that weren't going to work with a pregnant bride. We could've waited to marry, but we don't want to. Our family has completed a full circle. The kids are incredibly excited to have a new sibling and I don't think we could've received a better wedding gift...ever.

Baby dust to everyone TTC.
Be well, friends.

Added: May 8, 2013

Posted by sayLilly_Nikko
1 year and 9 months ttc For the first year i tried really hard, then for the last 9 months i stopped because i knew something was wrong and it wasnt going to happen and just last month i finally went to see a gyno and she diagnosed me with endometriosis i searched the internet and came across a ton of negative things and i was just on my knees crying for a very long time until the last week. I take thyme the herb and dump it in a bath (i know gross!) but it brings on my period. (its an italian tradition i came acroos on the internet) This month i tried 3 times and it wasnt working. I kept checking my cervix and it would go from very soft and moist to lightly hard. But it was always hard. I had normal clear watery discharge. I had no symptoms. When i ovulaterd this month it was soooo strong like i have never been that attracted to my fiance as i was then. I wanted him every night all night long and it had nothing to do with ttc. Well thats my story and i seriously hope anyone reading this the best with their journey. It happens when you least expect it, i didnt believe that when i was not trying for the last 9 months and it didnt happen but being diagnosed with endo just was the icing on the cake. I am still in shock and think that the test wasnt positive but it was. Its so surreal. when i got the positive i didnt react the way i thought i would i started balling because i was scared. I was scared i wouldnt know what to do or if im bringing a child into the world when anything you happen to them.

Added: May 4, 2013

Posted by BeeBye
O my word...Praise the Lord! 6 months ttc and I finally got a positive..it's faint..but the FNP I work with confirms with me!!!

My husband and I started using preseed 3 months ago, I took a positive OPK on the 21st of April...guessing I O'd on April 22nd. WE BD'd every other day this month and doubled up on the weekends.

Here were my "symptoms"...if that's what you want to call them. They are almost identical to my pre-period symptoms..

1-8 dpo-nothing
9dpo- tiny tiny tiny pin prick of red after wiping, headache
10 dpo-11dpo- headache ( nl before period also, but hanging out longer), diarrhea (which I usually get before my period but it has lasted longer than normal), chills, achy, kind of a dry mouth? No sore boobs at all! SO irritable, and cranky, and emotional, and crying all the time, and sensitive at my work place. Not extremely tired. Cramps on and off( seriously thought my period was right around the corner!)

11dpo- chills, HA, diarrhea...took preg. test at 10:30 and after drinking a lot of water....faint positive within 3-5 minutes!

I will continue testing this weekend to confirm that the HCG is darkening!

So excited I can't stand it. I'm literally shaking all over! Can't believe it! Praise God!

Added: May 3, 2013

Posted by lilsunshine22
In Oct 2012, I was diagnosed with a Pituitary Tumor, causing my body to create the hormone Prolactin. The doctor told me this would keep me from being able to get pregnant without treatment. After hours of praying, a week later I went back to hospital to have a MRI, the tumor was gone!! That was my first miracle. I then started taking the medication Bromocriptine, to lower Prolactin levels. I have been having blood work done every month to test the progress, and at the end of March/first of April I tested with a normal healthy level on all my blood tests. I also had a perfect pap smear. My doctor told me my body was for sure ready to be pregnant. In December 2012 I started taking a prenatal vitamin, just so I could have some good nutrients packed up for my baby to be lol. In February 2013 I also started taking a supplement called Royal Jelly, it is supposed to level out hormone imbalances, and improve the health of womens eggs. I took one prenatal and one Royal Jelly at night every night. My period this cycle started on April 8 2013, my doctor had me chart my BBT just so I could get an idea of when everything was happening. The chart on here detected my ovulation, and then I noticed a dip (this was implantation dip) then a day later it began to rise again, I knew that this was a good sign but too early to say yes I was pregnant. From 5-8dpo I had off and on cramping, and on the night of 8 dpo my cramps were a little more noticeable, and I noticed I was spotting just a little, it was like the toilet paper was just a little pink. This went on for about 3 hours until I decided to check my cervix. It felt way higher than normal and closed. I just kind of brushed it off and went to bed. This morning at 9 dpo, I woke at 8:30am and I checked my BBT, and it's still elevated, got up and fixed breakfast. At 10 am I started getting really tired and told my husband I was going to take a short nap, I set my alarm to go off at 10:45 am, once I got up I just was like I need to take a pregnancy test, (I used the Dollar General Brand) and in 3 short minutes BOOM there was an obvious unmistakable positive! I am so excited and thank God for answering our prayers, now our prayers are that we have a happy and healthy baby and pregnancy. So just keep trying, when it is your time it will happen, we just have to wait our turn. If anyone has any questions I will be more than happy to answer. Baby dust to all you ladies!!!

Added: Apr. 30, 2013