CD17-1DPO

CD16-Ovulation Day

I'm about 90% sure I'm ovulating today. I got slight temp drop and negative OPK this morning.
Yesterday's opk and todays opk attached for comparison.

CD11-15

CD10

OPK is getting darker :-) hopefully I O on time this cycle. Chart and OPK from 3:00pm attached.

CD9

Didn't have anything to update about yesterday so I forgot to lol. Not much going on tonight either. Temps are being extremely weird. We will see what comes of it. Chart attached.

CD7

Extremely odd high temps lately. Especially today. Its weird but maybe it's the change of atmosphere since I have tempted since being gone from FL. Until time will tell I suppose. Chart attached.

CD6

Ive been so stressed lately at work. I just wanna cry and walk away. I would if I didn't want a baby so badly. *sigh*
Here's today's chart.

CD5

No real update today. Forgot to temp so just chart attachee below.

CD4

It's Monday. I've been super duper depressed and stressed lately I just completely skipped work. I feel bad about it cause I know I should be there.
But I just couldn't bring myself to go.
Attached is todays chart. Can't wait to be fertile and BD !! :) Also going to start EPO today. 

Shettles Method

I read on FB about this method of BD'ing to have a girl or a boy. I'd be happy with either so I'm not going to chose but thought it was interesting enough to post to remind myself. Here's what she said:

Basically they say if you want a boy you  BD the day before, day of and day after ovulation. If you want a girl you should BD 2-3 days before Ovulation. The reason behind this is that the female sperm last longer than the male sperm and are slower swimmers. The males swim faster but don't live as long as the females.

Decided not to do the SMEP method this cycle.  Just going to BD every other day starting CD 8 till a day or so after negative OPK.

Levels during Pregnancy

So for the day I actually do see that + test that sticks,  here is the count chart I should refer to. I found it on FB a girl in the TTC group posted it.

CD3

Wishing already that my cycle days would go quicker but that would mean I would skip my Sunday. No bueno.
Only got 3 hours of sleep last night. I'm stressed out and my body is feeling the effects. *sigh* I wish all of this was easier.
Anyway, chart is attached. Not of only 3 hours of sleep.

Fertility Tests

So I asked a bunch of questions on different forums and FB in regards to FT they recommend. I was given this list (added prices I've found this far):
★FSH(CD3)- $40 (Walk In Lab)
★Progesterone(7 days after O)- $47(Walk in Lab)
★TVU(after O)- Approx. $300
★HSG (2-5 days after AF) No cost reference yet

As much as I'd love to get a FSH test today(technically CD3 now) or even Monday Jay would never approve me "wasting money" on it. It's the first and most important step the girls have said. So I'm kind of sad I won't be able to get it this cycle.
I'll definitely take WIL up on the $47 Progesterone test after O though just to have confirmation I did indeed O (along with temp and OPK proof).
I wish I could afford an HSG and TVU right now. Not even sure I can get them done without doctors orders.  They will require additional research.

Jay also has to do a semen analysis. If I can convince him to do it, that will be hella hard.

Overall,  I'm excited to at least get 1 test done this cycle to prove a very important thing.

Update:

• Decided to do FSH & LH together. $59 @ WIL
• HSG- Have gotten quotes from 2 places. $300 @ MemorialCare & $395 @ Reproductive Partners medical group. Waiting to get a quote from HRC Fertility.
• Semen Analysis-$129 @ Accesa (if I can convince Jay to go :-/)
• Also was advised to get a Rubella test done- $33 @ WIL

So as of now I can only get the Progesterone done. Sad that I can't afford the HSG procedure yet. I think it would help if there is in fact blockage somewhere. But I guess I'll settle for ensuring that I do ovulate.

CD2-Part2

I think I've decided to attempt the SMEP this cycle for our BD schedule.
I'm taking my prenatals, folic acid, will take EPO and baby aspirin later this cycle. I'll also remember to use conceive plus while BD'ing. If this cycle doesn't work I will be taking every test available to find out what is wrong next month. Feeling that 'ready for my turn' feeling. FX.

http://spermmeetseggplan.com/smep-step-by-step/

Here is your to-do list for the Sperm Meets Egg Plan (SMEP). You should decide to try SMEP within the first week of a new cycle. To get started, you may want to buy a nice calendar or print a calendar page from the internet. The first week of your cycle you will relax and get prepared. After that, it’s go time!

Cycle days 1-7

CD1 is your first day of full flow
Stock up on Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs)
Stock up on Pregnancy Tests
Mark start dates on your calendar:
CD8 = BD (“Baby Dance”/have intercourse/”try”) every other day until you receive a positive OPK (+OPK)

CD10 daily OPK tests

Cycle day 8
BD, and plan to BD every other day until +OPK

Cycle day 10
Start daily OPK testing until OPK turns positive

+OPK day
BD today, tomorrow, and the next day.
Skip a day and BD one more time.

Mark test day on your calendar: +OPK day + 15 = test day

If OPK never turns positive, BD every other day until your period (AF or “Aunt Flo/Flow”) arrives or until CD35
Test day (or CD35)

If AF has not arrived, take a home pregnancy test

First morning urine (FMU) does not always yield the best results, you may wish to try with your second morning urine (SMU) or an afternoon test after a 3-4 hour hold (no liquids)

Got a BFP (big fat positive)?

CD 2

So I intend on temping at 6:00AM every week day because that's when I get up for work. Adjusted this mornings 7:30AM temp on whenmybaby.com to reflect what it *would* have been at 6AM(which is what the note is reflecting in the chart).
Glad today is Saturday because it's going to be a pretty heavy flow day(based on past cycles). Having major cramps, thank god for midol. Just hoping my AF doesn't last long.
Chart attached.

CD 1 (9th cycle)

So the positive pregnancy test wasn't true as expected and AF showed up in full force in the after noon. On to a new cycle. Going to start temping again so I can show it to the doctor after I get insurance if this cycle fails as well.

CD29-12DPO

So... a slight positive test at 4:00PM. Not sure if I believe it. Backache, nausa, and headache on and off today. I don't know what to think. Might POAS tomorrow morning but I don't want to ruin my day if it's negative.
Test, chart, PM, and CM info on toilet paper & fingers attached.

CD28-11DPO

Throughout most of the day I haven't felt anything. This evening I've been extremely hungry and nauseous at the same time. It's too late to take a PM screen shot because FF already reflects tomorrow.  So just chart is attached. FX still :-)

CD27-10DPO

I don't really have an update today. I'm not feeling anything and I'm depressed in regards to last nights update. Chart and PM attached anyway.

CD26-9DPO

No real update today. Not bloated or anything today. Had a backache and headache and gassy but those could be from anything. Tested this morning.  BFN of course. Pics attached.

UPDATE: 9:30PM

I dont know why I decided to do this I like disappointmen I guess. But I took another test and decided to torture myself more and see if there is any HCG at all in my system and took an OPK as well. Well there is virtually no HCG at all in my system. Just need to take this cycle as an L. Pics below.

Cd25-8DPO

Yesterday was terrible. I was so bloated it was hard to breathe. I removed my constipation symptoms because I believe I've just been bloated. POAS this morning knowing it was too early. BFN of course.
Feeling a ton better today. :-) Still bloated but not as much.
Attached is my BFN, chart, and PM. Trying to hold out on testing till next Saturday.

CD24-7DPO

Major Major Major bloating and constipation today. I feel terrible. I'm in a bad mood. My back hurts. And I keep falling asleep. I know all of these could be pregnancy symptoms. However, they could all be AF symptoms as well. So frustrating. Only 7DPO. Still have another week before testing would make any sense. It feels like forever from now.

Attached is my chart and PM with todays data.

CD23-6DPO

Today, I've experienced some cramping, not too much thankfully. This evening while going to the restroom I noticed some blood on my toilet paper. Not sure if I scratched myself or if it could possibly be IB, just marked it as spotting(I took the chart screenshot before placing the spotting). I'm clueless about what to call my CM today. Just called it creamy but a pic of this stretchy CM attached.

 take at about 4:30PM

CD22 - 5DPO

So, I discovered today that what I have been classifying as creamy CM, was actually Sticky. Today I had creamy for sure. I got a picture of some of it this morning-attached below.
Had a great day out with Jay. Saw WWZ and really enjoyed it :-) Bloated a little throughout the day and cramped a few times (not sure if that's from the bloating though so I marked it anyway).
That's about it.

The 2WW is flying. Hoping I get to next Saturday to be able to test. Really don't want to disappoint myself. AF usually shows herself right after I cave in and test. If she does show we only have one more cycle to try before my insurance kicks in next month and I can get myself tested as much as I can ! I'm extremely excited about that !! <3

Anyway, CM pic, chart and PM attached below. Till tomorrow!

CD21-4DPO

Today hasn't been much different then yesterday except for a little bloated. But feeling good :) CM isn't very apparent but it the occasions where I can see it, it's creamy. Chart and Pregnancy Monitor for today attached. Ready for my 4th of July day off tomorrow !!! :)

CD20-3DPO

Absolutely no updates today. Starting the new job has kept me from feeling anything I would already be feeling on past cycles, since all I would do is sit around and think about it. Of course in the past KNoWING its impossible to feel anything at 3DPO. I still convinced myself otherwise. Thankful to be busy. Chart attached. Working from mobile tonight. :-)

CD19-2DPO

Hello July !

Well I started a new job today. That was excited. Have to work early so my post will be during the night from now on.
Nothing note worthy today. Pictures included of chart and of my very creamy CM this evening.

 CD19- 6:30 PM