I didn't have to wait long, I definitely have period bleeding, and the cramping that goes with it - already. This also means my body only gave me one month of peak fertility mid-week and it was at a holiday week! Back to Saturday peak OV likelihood, yay.
I wish MyMonthlyCycles gave a better overlaid calendar view, where I could see my period, the dates I had positive OV tests, and when they had anticipated the ovulation all in one.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Interesting Videos
Was pointed towards these videos from a message board and found it interesting enough to share. Check out "The Great Sperm Race" (6 parts).
Friday, September 16, 2011
Early Negatory
Today was the earliest I could test and got a negative. I'm not surprised, but I guess I'll still behave and not have the drink I really want until after my period comes.
I had Fairfax fax the paperwork to my Gyn to request a free specimen under their Pregnancy Pledge. I'll still have to pay for shipping and the actual IUI, but at least this about halves the cost of one last try. And yes, I do think it will be just one more try. It's just too expensive for this to go on and on without results.
You know, this is yet another reason why I don't buy the "accidentally pregnant" women.
I had Fairfax fax the paperwork to my Gyn to request a free specimen under their Pregnancy Pledge. I'll still have to pay for shipping and the actual IUI, but at least this about halves the cost of one last try. And yes, I do think it will be just one more try. It's just too expensive for this to go on and on without results.
You know, this is yet another reason why I don't buy the "accidentally pregnant" women.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
And then some...
Yea, I'm still getting some clots and bleeding, it slowed down such that it's only occurring when (TMI-warning) I poop, but still... *sigh* the rest of the time I am getting a light (in color and in amount) brown bleeding. Now THAT is consistent with potential implantation bleeding, but I'd only consider that a possibility if there wasn't the clots and other, fresh blood.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Give me blood, blood, gallons of the stuff...
Had to toss a quote from My Chemical Romance in there... since the procedure I've had spurts of bleeding, which seems to be the norm for post-IUI. I could do without the clots though. I know it sounds silly, but I do wonder if the act of bleeding as such could "wash" something out. I consider myself fairly well educated, but do you think I know if that's even possible? Try searching for it on google and you can't get too many straight answers either. No, it's too early and not quite right to be "implantation bleeding", to me, it's just a sign it's not going to happen.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Today was different
My positive OV test this morning was almost a surprise. I really didn't expect it until tomorrow. Then I immediately thought, watch, the specimen won't arrive until too late in the day for me to make my 1:45 appointment, but even that worry was dashed when I saw it was delivered at 9:13.
Sure, I was nervous and anxious the first time I went and with the second and third there was a sense of anticipation, but today, my fourth round of trying felt very different. I was anxious like I don't recall even being the first time. The Midwife said the specimen looked good, so that too was a relief, since I reverted to the first donor again for this try. I also left with very little bleeding today. There was still a bit of pain, but it was on the lesser end. I do have to wonder if it is because my cervix was in a better 'state'.
So, thus begins the waiting period once again. Hmm. Wing night on Thursday and no booze. Boo.
Sure, I was nervous and anxious the first time I went and with the second and third there was a sense of anticipation, but today, my fourth round of trying felt very different. I was anxious like I don't recall even being the first time. The Midwife said the specimen looked good, so that too was a relief, since I reverted to the first donor again for this try. I also left with very little bleeding today. There was still a bit of pain, but it was on the lesser end. I do have to wonder if it is because my cervix was in a better 'state'.
So, thus begins the waiting period once again. Hmm. Wing night on Thursday and no booze. Boo.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Panic
The past few days I've had a sense of panic almost. This believe is what I want, but all of the doubts that creep in from time to time.
How can I do this on my own? That's ridiculous. I sure haven't had "my share" of dating, but so much for that if this works. There are no nights out or curling up with someone special. The dogs... how are they going to deal w/ things? Probably not well. So long to vacations. My vacation time will be for sick days. I still haven't figured out how to mention the idea much less the final product to my mother.
What am I doing? Why am I incapable of making most decisions and then so fearful and skittish of those I think I made (past tense).
How can I do this on my own? That's ridiculous. I sure haven't had "my share" of dating, but so much for that if this works. There are no nights out or curling up with someone special. The dogs... how are they going to deal w/ things? Probably not well. So long to vacations. My vacation time will be for sick days. I still haven't figured out how to mention the idea much less the final product to my mother.
What am I doing? Why am I incapable of making most decisions and then so fearful and skittish of those I think I made (past tense).
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Scheduled for try #4
Yesterday I got the bitchy nurse when I called to try and schedule an appointment. She gave me a hassle about scheduling and not being sure if I'll be ready. Um, I can't control that. After getting me agitated she was to call back and then didn't, so I had to call again today. I spoke with someone who, without saying so much, acknowledged that everyone knows that chic is a bit of a beotch with everyone.
The important part is however that I now have my appointment for Tuesday afternoon, providing the body cooperates, and I then called to get things shipping. I'm going with 2976 again, the donor who's one specimen was lackluster, but I'm hoping that the newer donations are more like those reported on the message boards. Of course, with Monday being a holiday they wanted me to pay more to overnight, but I figured I'd play the percentages. Chances are my Tuesday will need to become a Wednesday anyhow.
The important part is however that I now have my appointment for Tuesday afternoon, providing the body cooperates, and I then called to get things shipping. I'm going with 2976 again, the donor who's one specimen was lackluster, but I'm hoping that the newer donations are more like those reported on the message boards. Of course, with Monday being a holiday they wanted me to pay more to overnight, but I figured I'd play the percentages. Chances are my Tuesday will need to become a Wednesday anyhow.
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