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Best of luck to you all! High hopes for high progesterone levels and real BFP's this time! I too use OPK's and chart my temps. I've determined I did ovulate on Saturday as I've had 3 steady days of high temps. So officially 3DPO! We bd Friday and Saturday so maybe we timed it right! No symptoms yet, just trying to wait patiently! If we do get our BFP's we will all have New Year's Babies! This month would be such a blessing as my last m/c was one year ago this month. It's so nice to be able to come to this site and share with others who are going through the same thing!

Tracy88, Do you lift weights at the gym? I lift weights and do cardio 2 times a week and try to squeeze 2 days of Pilates in as well, all at home. I want to be in shape when I do conceive so I can continue through the pregnancy!

Hi everyone. I had my 1st IUI on 4/21 morning.
I took 50mg of Clomid cd3-7 and Ovidrel shot to induce O then IUI last Friday.
I am currently taking Prometrium for Progesterone support and get my blood pg test on 5/5 and am sooo nervous.
Good luck to you all this cycle :)
Toni

Cloe, you really should try the OPK's. You can buy a bunch off the internet for cheap. I use a brand from Target that's like $7-8 for a 7 day box. That's really all I need as I only test once a day. But hopefully you won't need them next month!

Guess I will have to shop around. You can pay $40.00 for a 7 day supply here. I will look hard.

Cloe, Try testforless.com, I think that's the website where you can buy them for cheap! I ordered some back in the fall and they give you like 3 HPT strips as well with the OPK's. TL, good luck, hope you get your BFP on 5/5! Wow, sounds like you've been through alot ttc. How long have you been ttc? What's your fertility/infertility history? I read a lot of women who do the IUI. Hope it works for you!

Chloe and Tracy88-Thanks girls. I got my progesterone level back and it was 23.5!! So, I OVULATED!! :) Now it is just a waiting game for either AF or BFP!!! I hope BFP...I am soo scared to test. I am cd25 today and 8dpo...my temp is still up at 98.1...I am praying soooo hard!!!!

WOW Good Luck babydreams! I am on cd 16 and still waiting for O! I will be doing IUI as soon as I get a positive OPK! Tract, did you O yet? KDR, how are things going for you? I think we are on the same cd?

Babydreams, that is a nice progesterone level. Congrats! I had a 32.6 on my first cycle, and a 53 on my third. That is why I am so perplexed that it did not work for me. Although, even though DH's analysis came back OK I think we have a slight morphology issue that contributes to the sperm penetrating the egg. At least that's what I want to believe. BAF, yes, I go to the gym 5 to 6 times a week. I started seeing a trainer about a month and half ago, once a week, and I have lost 8 out of 12 pounds gained while on clomid. He is laso a nutritionist, so the food has made an impact on my weight as well. Toni, welcome! I'm hoping to hear you got a BFP in a week or so. As for me, I am about 6 to 7dpo, but only on cd 17 or so. This TWW sucks because I know I ovulated early and have along time to wait. I usually have cycles around 26 to 28 days. Well, gonna go finish cleaning. Check back later.

Hey Tracy, I gained about 8 pounds on Clomid and I am only on my third cycle. I don't think i am gaining any more but the weight came out of nowhere! I go to the gym 5-6 times per week too and I feel soooooo tubby ; ) Right now I feel like my body is about to pop! I think I am really close to O. We'll see ; >}

Good Evening Ladies! Well I am also trying to lose the 10 lbs I gained while on Clomid. So far I'm down about 3 lbs. I've really been depriving myself lately when it comes to food & it's getting old! I'm 33 and losing weight is so much harder than when I was in my 20's which sucks! Have a great evening & best wishes for an entire thread of BFPs!

tonia and Tracy88-thanks ladies and baby dust to you all. i can't believe i "o"ed! There could actually be a small chance that i could be pg!!! I am soooo scared to test though. Tomorrow is 9dpo...when do you think I should test for the 1st time?

Babydreams, testing is such a personal thing. I just don't test anymore and here is why......because they were always BFN and it broke my damn heart! I found it easier to just let AF show if she was going to show, rather than being all nervous with my hopes up, only to see a negative. The way I see it is, if AF isn''t coming I will know. The latest my period has ever been was 4 days and that was while I was on clomid. If you feel ok about testing, I'd say to wait at least until 12dpo. BUT, that's just my opinion. Anyway, I have to say that I am sooooooo glad I am not the only one who has gained weight from clomid. I averaged 4 pounds a month. And boy did it come out of nowhere! I have never had such a hard time getting weight off either, but like I said, the diet this trainer has me on is working very well for me. I eat chicken, salmon, tuna, and all the veggies and salad I want. I gave up soy, and have barely eaten any bread. Occasionally I will cheat and have a bagel with Heart Smart on it, but that has only happened three times. Oh, and I also eat Plain oatmeal with cinnamon and a protein shake for breakfast after the gym in the morning. The only reason I am sharing this is because I don't want anybody to starve, plus it works!!!! I also learned that the older you get, the more cardio you have to do to raise your metabolism. I am 36, so he says I have to burn 2,500 calories per week; I am building up to that because, damn that's alot of cardio. Tonia, glad to hear you are ovulating! Your TWW will begin shortly!

Tracy88-Thanks for the advice. I know what you mean about testing and being let down. I know I ovulated now but I am soooo afraid of a BFN! I will probably break down and test Fri am b/c I am going out of town for the weekend away from my dh. We'll see though...Baby dust and I will keep you all updated...I sure don't feel pg if I am!...

Hi everybody! Where is everyone today? Well I am still waiting to O! I am going to test with answer OPK at lunch time, hopefully I get a positive today! I am CD17 and counting...sheesh! Babydreams, I am a testaholic, I usually start testing on dpo 10............! call me crazy : ) I can't wait to hear your results.........********BABY DUST*******

I have just been super busy today at work. Haven't much much time for responses today. I am waiting for AF or a BFP. Currently I am on CD 21. I think I ovulated Monday night, but to be safe I think the BD should continue, especially because my gadge is nothing more than stomach cramps :) Hope everyone is doing well. I hope everyone gets a BFP then we can continue with a pregnancy thread.