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Cristi: *hugs* and tons and tons of luck. I really hope that you get this figured out and get to hold a miracle in 2014 =)

Kizzy: we did bd last night just for the heck of it. I will test again later n test continuously until when I usually have the surge. I may have always had a surge in cd4 n never knew, or could be because of the high fsh levels, but still we shall see. I normally test from day 6-7 n never saw this before my lines usually are faint n progressively get darker.
I may have had a very odd cycle which turned out even odder, or this always happens n I never knew.
Went to acupuncture, fun.
Will give it a try.

Christi: hoping it goes smooth for u!

Christi- I love that your doctor is so proactive! Have you seen an acupuncturist? Alot of Western trained doctors frown upon them but, acupuncture in conjunction to the work of an RE is highly recommended. My acupuncturist told me I have "cold uterus" which makes implantation difficult because it is not a warm enough environment for an embryo. He gave me some herbs and told me to eat more meat (for iron) and green veggies. He also told me that eating cold food is a contributing factor. My feet are always cold which is another indicator of cold uterus. So I've been keeping socks on all day and I put a heating pad on my abdomen a few times a day. It seems to be helping. I speculate that cold uterus is related to being anemic just because of some of the symptoms associated with it. There is a cold uterus diet you would have to google it to find more specifics but it pretty much entails eating only warm foods. I haven't had salad or ice cream in months! Also, he told me that green tea is cold in nature and advised me not to drink it. But ginger tea and raspberry leaf tea were good for me to drink. It sounds far fetched but, if you google cold uterus, you will find plenty of information on it as well as forums where women have been diagnosed with it (Chinese dr's only) and gone on to have successful pregnancies. I say all that to say, I don't know if your RE will be receptive or not but if not, I would see and acupuncturist on my own just to see what he/she says. Two heads are always better than one.

GVMDL7003- Good luck today at the acupuncturist! I'm sure you will love it!

AFM: I'm on CD-3 and going to start of my third round Soy Iso tonight. I started EPO yesterday and so far so good. It did bring on some slight cramping but, (TMI) it also made my blood thinner and more bright red. Before it was thick with clots and one CD-1 it almost looked like paste it was so thick and dark. (sorry for the TMI). Nonetheless, I'm excited to be one day closer to O!

Cristi- Here a few of the websites that helped me understand cold uterus or cold womb:

http://www.acupuncture-dfw.com/unexplainedinfer.html

http://community.babycenter.com/post/a28197675/cold_uterus

http://www.chinesemedicineclinic.com/fertility.html

Christi i second what blushingtc just said.

Keep it in mind!

Blushing i did like my experience so far. Got the herbs too. He told me the same thing about cold drinks. Told me to stay away from soda coffee greent tea, n eating more warm food.
well, soup season is here!

Genie and Lacey: Here is some male fertility natural aids and information: http://natural-fertility-info.com/mens-fertility. Could you please update us on what you find out, my DH id going for sperm analysis and we might need information as well.

Cristi: I am not sure what you ruled out already? Did you try a natural cleanse? You obviously have no problems getting pregnant, but it seems that either the sperm is no good or your body is rejecting the pregnancy which may be due to a hormone balance. And although it is sad, it is good you are on CD1 and can now move on and take control of another cycle .

GVMDL I hope you acted on that +OPK, it does happen that ovulation comes in the first five days, but I would not rule out a second ovulation. BTW, if this cycle you were ovulating early, and they tested your FSH level few days before ovulation it would look like your level are high but for ovulation they are normal. During ovulation FSH are levels 30-50, you should probably go to your doctor and tell them that you got a +OPK and the results might be due to early ovulation not abnormally high FSH levels.

Bammom: I totally understand what you mean with the sense of hope and control when your start testing for OPK, all new hope and excitement. As for DH, did he get tested? Is he off the hook for and TTC issues? Doctors say it is most likely the guy who has the issues and it is so simple to test compared to what women go through. Also, my DH was opposed to taking things too, so I went online and found at least one benefit of every thing I wanted him to take that would appeal to him and I prepare a little container for him for every morning to take with his meal, he complains but takes them. If you need help coming up with benefits he might like let me know.

Blushing: Thanks for the information, my feet are always cold and I was tested for anemia many times in my life but always negative, no one understands why I showed all the symptoms. A few days ago I started taking natural organic iron supplements and B Complex, I think it is helping, but it is too early to tell.

AFM: It is CD4 now, taking a handful of things, its like a meal in itself. Got a cold, but I can tell my body is responding to all the vitamins and supplements. Once I get over this cold I will be very excited to start BD and welcome ovulation. Not as excited about all the blood they are going to get out of me in a week or so, I am a little short on blood.

Omg Kot, doesnt it make sense?!?
True, another scenario to consider.
Perhaps i should change my username to Enigma, charade...
Lol!
Laughter is a good therapy!

My username is the name initial s of all of our names.

My name is Danielle!

I had also placed a call to a fertility specialist n made clear egg donor wasnt an option. They called back n asked me to ask my doc to trst amh ahm levels. Told me not to panic, 2 healthy pregnancies, a miscarriage in may, im still not out. But irged me in getting that additional test done n gave me encouragement saying i was regular and etc.
im testing opk again n will post online the one from yesterday n today.

GVMDL, Danielle a very beautiful name BTW: glad I could bring some more hope, I am sure you are fine and with some supplements for your and DH, you will be pregnant in no time with a sticky one!

Haha, I am really pushing that natural stuff ah? Sorry about that, I do that when I worry about people since I know what drugs do to our bodies.

I am a worryholic, I worry about everyone, DH says I have a serious problem

For the life of me I can't upload the pictures...
If anyone would like to see it how about send the email via inbox n I send the pictures?!?

Line is darker than the control line on cd5

Must have been an odd cycle.

How weird. I hope to be the case though.

Thank u for the immense support and continuous prayers!!!!!!!

Love
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Kot- I'm with you on the natural meds. Its like the doctors want you to TTC for a year before they do anything to help you and when they finally do, they want to hurry and get you preggers (without evaluating your entire situation) in a few weeks. I feel like they prey on our desire to have a baby. I'm not saying that I won't go towards the prescribed regime of my RE but, I know my body better than he does and I decided to do whats best for me. Luckily, my RE believes in the power of acupuncture intact, he puts a few needles in during the IUI and he supports me taking Soy Iso.

Cristi- Another thing you may want to look at is the book Making Babies. Its written by a Western RE and a Chinese practitioner. There is a TON of insight in that book. If you go on Google books you may be able to read it there for free.

GVMDL7003- I'm so happy you enjoyed your appointment today!!! The herbs are awesome! GL! I'm so happy you have a glimmer of hope!