Trying for a 2016 baby

Halloooo everybody!

How have you all been? Any new BFP's I don't know about??

Apologies for the long silence. It's been a rough few months for hubby and I. Though I would give you an update.

We went to see a FS in Port Elizabeth in July and it came out that we have male factor infertility (genetic morphology problems) and I have PCOS. At least mine I can do something about, I guess. I was told to lose weight and get my hormones straigtened out. I apparently also had low levels of Vitamin D! Who knew Vitamin D was so important in the TTC Journey???

Well, I've lost 16kgs this year so far, so I'm making progress there. Hubby has been placed on Sperm-i-prove to see if we can dramatically increase his count - 2% of 40+ mill is much better than 2% of 15mill I suppose. We are also considering our first round of IUI in December, should we not conceive naturally during the next few months. Our first option would be to conceive naturally - It will save ALOT of costs!!

Well, I am starting with inofolic this week - It will help with hormones and insulin and weight loss, so I'm excited. Hoping it will help. It apparently also improve ovulation and egg quality, so I'm hopeful. I'm also on supplements, including Omega 3, Vitamin D3, Calcium/Magnesium and folic acid. My metformin and folic acid will be replaced by inofolic as from this week, so we'll see. Since I've started with these supplements, there was a dramatic improvement in my hormones, ovulation patterns and period, so it is indeed making a difference. I will also start with 50mg fertomid next cycle in preparation for the IUI in December, to start stimulating the ovaries to work. We are driving to PE for the IUI, and therefore I need to make sure I ovulate in order to do the IUI. Hold thumbs!!

Well, that's it in terms of the TTC journey. Apart from that, I am scheduled to write six textbooks for College level over the next 1 year. I've already started with two, so it is quite hectic.At the same time I'm teaching at the local college and finishing up with my last two modules at UNISA! Hectic hectic hectic! At least I've taken up Yoga and kick boxing to help with the stress of all this!

Hope you beautiful ladies have a wonderful day. I'll pop in as and when I can.

xxx

@Chanti: When I initially started using opk's, FF drew my coverline at CD15. so not too sure...

@Inca - Thanks hun when do u expect to ovulate? CD14? Get a move on and get that conceive plus Im on CD5 so not too far behind you

Morning Ladies

@JB: OH cool, that isn't expensive at all! I think I'll definitely have the test done this month to make sure I am ovulating nicely.

@Nikita: Hoping this is your month! It will give the rest of us hope with using conceive plus (which reminds me I still need to get mine this week)

@Chanti: Hope AF leaves soon for you. I'm on CD8, not much to report. Waiting for the big O to arrive now...

@Nikita - hahaha he knows whats best! FX for you hun

Hi Ladies,

@Chanti, I have tried it once before, DH actually dragged me to a coffee shop and told me I WILL drink coffee now....
Yes, we used conceive plus really hoped it worked

I am currently on CD14 not sure about the DPO I think I am about 2DPO.... Will have to see what happens

How is everyone?

Hey Ladies!

@nikita - As you said that you think think it was the coffee detox then it slapped me in the face! I remember when i cut right down on coffee I got awful headaches for a few days! Im sure one cup a day will be fine? Really hope you get your BFP this month xx Did you use the conceive plus?

@Jay - HAHA im glad you had a good run during BD ITs the one time DH can't complain Seriously hoping your test on Friday has a nice high reading. R120 actually isnt that bad for a blood test if you think about it and it tells you exactly what happened that month without having to see the doctor. How long do you expect this cycle to be?

@Inca - So lucky AF has left the building! AF has slowed down on mine said, hope she leaves pretty soon too and doesnt come back like last month's 10day stunt. I feel really good though and i think the excercise and juicing in the mornings has played a huge role in it.

AFM, CD3, AF still around, will start my OPK's on the weekend. Bought PregOmega today to try something different with my vitamins and make sure I'm covering all bases. I really have my heart set in this cycle. I phoned the gynae and booked an appointment for 6 Nov, so hopefully I will either be going for my first scan or for an annual checkup...

Here's a question for you ladies... My appointment will be at about 7dpo in November, if you do a papsmear does that mean the egg could be scooped away and that month is a write-off?