Not Pregnant...Yet

Unfortunately I got my period and got the big negative one line on the First Response test. But on a good note, we are able to try again this month! We already started the Chlomid on Monday so today is day 3. Hopefully the follicles are maturing nicely. One the 5th we go in for the baseline scan and then if all is well, then the insemination on the 7th. All of this is coming right before my parents arrive for their first visit to our home here in Garner, NC. Jenn thinks that we should tell them, and that it would relieve some stress from me, which might make conception a little easier. I agree, but I am scared.
When we found out that we weren't prego, we were crushed (again). Jenn has been my rock though, and keeps things positive and in perspective for me. "It just means that the baby wants to be born in the same month as our fathers (July)" she says. I love her for making me smile when I am the saddest. The hardest part is switching emotional modes. During the 2WW, I am treating my body as if I was pregnant. Eating lots of veggies, resting, not lifting heavy things, and of course no alcohol. So this whole 2 weeks I am assuming I am preggers, my mind automatically goes there. Thinking about all the cute baby things. The room, the clothes, the little feet, etc... Then when we get the bad news, it is over. All of those cute things, you are to forget, because now you have to focus on trying to get pregnant again. Its exhausting for sure. I know it is hard on Jenn too, although she doesn't really show it because she has to be the strong one for all of this.
But anyway, here we are again on day 6 of my cycle. 2 more days of medicine then next week the fun stuff. This time is going to be it. Positive thinking! ***Baby Dust*** and Fertile Thoughts!
But...if it's not, the nurse told us that we should make an appointment with Dr. Park to reevaluate the course of action. We bought 3 vials of little swimmers, and this is our last one, so they have to work!
Send some love our way, and I will continue to write and let y'all know what happens.
XOXO
Christy

1/2 way through 2WW

So we are half way until we can POAS. We are of course hoping for a BFP... Why am I using acronyms now? Well I have come across a whole list of these that people have been using for a while to discuss the who IUI process and so on. Here is the list for your convenience (and mine)!

2WW = 2-Week Wait
AF = Aunt Flo or Menstrual cycle
AI = Artificial Insemination
ASAP = As soon as possible
BBT = Basal Body Temperature
BD = Baby Dance (sex for the purpose of conception)
BD = Baby Dust (good wishes for conception/pregnancy)
BFN = Big Fat Negative
BFP = Big Fat Positive
BH = Braxton Hicks Contractions
BMS = Baby making Sex
BW = Blood Work
CD = Cycle Day
CF = Cervical Fluid
CM = Cervical Mucus
D&C = Dilation & Curettage
D&E = Dilation & Evacuation
DHAC = Don't Have A Clue
DI = Donor Insemination
DIUI = Donor Intrauterine Insemination
Dx = Diagnosis
EP = Ectopic Pregnancy
FHR = Fetal Heart Rate
FSH = Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
FT = FertileThoughts
HCG = Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
HOM = High Order Multiples
HPT = Home Pregnancy Test
HSG = Hysterosalpingogram
ICSI = Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
IUI = Intrauterine Insemination
MC = Miscarriage
MS = Morning Sickness
OV = Ovulated
PG = Pregnant
POAS = Pee On A Stick (home pregnancy test)
PUPO = Pregnant Until Proven Otherwise
SA = Semen Analysis
SP = Sperm Count
S/S = Signs and Symptoms

Throw us some ***BD***!

Insemination Part II

So today was our second insemination try. Everything went really well. The longest part of the whole thing was waiting for the sperm to thaw int he incubator. From there, we went into the room and I laid down with my beautiful wife beside me. The really nice nurse that has helped us the last few times we have been there came in and asked to us to verify the donor's number (1982-for the year I was born) and to sign the insemination consent form. After that, I laid back down and she got to work. The last time we did this the nurse could not position my cervix correctly in order to put the catheter in, and that made for a very uncomfortable time, and she struggled. This time, our nurse was great and got it on the first try. The whole thing took about 5 minutes, but there was some pressure and a little pain associated with it. The catheter is the worst part, and it feels like an intense period cramp. Luckily it was over quickly and then I got to chill for about 15 minutes while my wife made me laugh. She took some silly pictures of us which are not at all flattering, but it made the whole situation pretty enjoyable. I love her more than words can say. So the rest of the day my task is to relax and take it easy, as I still have some light cramping. My mission these next two weeks are to treat my body as if I was pregnant by eating healthy and resting a lot. If only I didn't work retail and had to stand all day... Oh well. 
Updates to come!

Waiting... Always Waiting

After a long wait of over a month, Jenn and I get to try to make a baby next week. On Tuesday we will be going in for another baseline scan to see how the chlomid has done with kicking my follicle production in high gear. If all looks good, Jenn will give me the ovadril shot in my belly and then 36 hours later we will be back at the doctor's office to perform the insemination. It seems so surreal in a way, but we are also just so ready for this to happen.
My emotions are in overload with the chlomid, and I feel like I am taking crazy pills. I cry at the drop of a hat, and I get hot flashes at night while sleeping. If this is what pregnancy is like... j/k I welcome it all.