Christy,

That sounds very promising. I hope you get your answers soon. There was a girl on here a while ago that was diagnosed with pcos and she ended up getting pregnant. Cant remember who it was though.

As far as DH goes, I have no idea how to ease his mind. Are you going with him? I would think that if my dh was having issues with it, that he would want me to go with him for support. On the other hand, that might embarass him. I would just ask him what you can do for him. Mine is all up for him getting tested even though we haven't made it that far. Im going to wait till after the first of the year to get an appointment for him.

Hopefully it only takes one round of fertility drugs. That is what my best friend keeps telling me. She tells me that so I don't get so worked up.

Try to stay relaxed and be patient. I know that it is easier said than done. But try to just relax and focus on the holidays and everything will work out.

Oh, he would flip out if I expected him to go on his own. The problem is that the clinic preferrs the donation be made there, not at home. I just think it is putting to much pressure on him. (He's afraid as well) And I don't know how to ease his fears. He (we) aren't afraid of getting bad news from it, It is just the actual...sample...itself.

I realise it's forward progess. I'm just afraid this is going to be so much harder then I thought it would.

I'm thinking of giving up temping until I get all the results. Just to take a break from everything and enjoy Christmas. What do you think?

I would definitely stop temping for a well. They are pretty much doing everything that you need right now......so a little break from it may actually do you good. Did they say how long it was gonna take to get results back?

I can't believe that they prefer the husbands to do it at the office. Any man would feel weird and awkward about that. I think that is huge pressure for them.

Thank goodness that as for right now it is probably covered by insurance. Anything helps:)

I hope that you get some good and reassuring news really soon!!

It wouldn't be that bad of an idea to stop temping for a while. It would be nice for you to kinda forget about it durring the holidays. That way you don't play the "what does this temp mean" game when you should be focusing on family.

I would think that with going to the RE, that you will only have an easier time getting pregnant only because it is there job to get you preggo.

You will be fine....we are always here for you

Thanks ladies!

Shannah, they said it should take about 2 weeks for all the results. However, I expect it to be longer with the holidays.

I've looked it up and I think the ovulation stimulant she was talking about it Femera. Has anyone had any experience with this?

I have never heard of Femera...sorry I couldn't be of any help to you. Well I will keep my fingers crossed that it isn't longer than two weeks.

Did I mention she told me I need to start dieting and exercising? I'm pretty sure I didn't...I'm not real proud of that.




I appologize ahead of time if I'm rude. I'm just hungry.

I feel you..I hate dieting more than anything in this world!!! But as long as you exercise just making healthier food choices should be enough. I am so one to talk..I made shortbread cookies last night and now I can't stop eating them...*sigh*

HI Christy
Sounds like it was an eventful day! You must be so relieved that your insurance will cover it. That's one stresser to remove from you plate

I'm sure DH is just worried that something might be wrong with his boys. Let him know that even if there is something wrong, men can fix the problems waaaaay faster and easier than women. Women are born with their eggs...men produce new batches of sperm every day (although they take 3 months to mature). So perhaps a diet and lifestyle change for 3 months will fix it.
My DH's last test showed that only 3% of 120 million were normal. So dissapointing. But we started feeding him zinc and selenium supplements every day for 6 weeks, and yesterday it went from 3% to 12% normal. That's pretty good for just 6 weeks. Oh...and we also cut out all alcohol (that was really tough for him, as his birthday was right in the middle of the 6 weeks).
Where there's a will, there's a way. Just make sure to explain that with Men, any problems can quickly be corrected, and not to worry.

Christy, hang in there girl. Your questions will all be answered in the coming weeks. I think it's a GREAT idea to stop temping. As you know, I stopped this months ago....it was a great burden lifted when I didn't have to worry about temping anymore. I found that just using OPKs were enough to know when I was o'ing. Can't wait to hear about your blood test results. Make sure you get a photocopy of the results. Here is a good site to compare you levels.

http://www.pinelandpress.com/faq/hormonele vels.html

I'm glad you are on the road to getting some answers. I had a feeling they would be testing you for pcos because that's what it really sounds like. That's exactly what I did until I finally got pregnant. What sparked ovulation that one time I really don't know. I think it was just a gift from God. Keep us updated!

That's right!! I remember now. I forgot about that. Did they put you on any meds before you ovulated or were you still waiting on test results?

So glad your appointment went good!

PCOS isnt so bad. Besides cutting out the sweets and exercising its not bad. I have became so much more healthier since being diagnosed and following the plan. I can't take any meds (metformin, glucophage, ect.) so it's all being managed by my diet, and I am happier that way. I hope you don't have it though, but if you do, dont worry to much. Its way better to find out now, than years down the road when its effects cant be reversed.

As far as DH goes, I would try to make it exciting for him. If he likes any kind of adult material, pick out some of his favorites, or buy him some new magazines. Maybe wear something that would excite him and make an adventure out of it. They let you have as long as you need, so just have fun with it. They understand how frustrating and hard it can be, and keep there distance so you dont have to worry about sound.

Good luck on everything! I am so excited for you!

I had just gotten my test results and was waiting to see the endocrinoloigst for my thyroid problem. They didn't want to start me on anything until that was treated. Lo and behold I ovulated on my own though. They were going to put me on clomid though.

Well i am glad that you found some important things out. Things that are nice to know. Things are going to work out for you guys....you deserve it. All I know is that when you do get your little bundle of joy it will be the most loved child around. Good luck to you.

My dh wanted to go alone to just get it over with. He said that his experience was awkward and uncomfortable. Then he started to describe it. He said that they hook you up to this machine like they use for livestock to make sure that the sample is pure.

Tha fact that it is a dirt cheap test was my first clue that my dh was full of s@!t. Once medical machinery is involved, the prices skyrocket.

Then I realized that it just seems like overkill. The machines are good for livestock because they can't please themselves on command. Humans are different that way.

Anyway, when I finally got him to admit that he was full of s@!t, we had a good laugh.

Maybe your dh will relax if you tell him this story. I'm sure he would much prefer the simple way to a machine.

Hey there....did DH go in for his SA? How did it go?

Thanks for remembering!!

I undated in another post.