It is so UNREAL to be posting here. This site is amazing and I hope my story helps someone :)
ME- 25, no children 24-28 day cycles
HIM- 44, 3 incredible children from previous marriage.
I went off Nuvaring in July 2012. I immediately noticed that I would spot anywhere form 4-7 days before my next AF. This was always my early indicator that the cycle wasn't successful and therefore didn't see a lot of BFN's... just lots of tears. I started seeing an amazing doctor who listened to me and my concerns and didn't delay any testing that I felt I needed. In November 2012, he told me my thyroid levels were sliiiiiightly high (most doctors wouldn't have noticed he said) so he put me on .025mg of thyroid medication. That month I also started OPK's (knew about them, just was hoping I wouldn't need them... haha yeah right.) Also switched to full fat milk. December DH got sperm analysis done and I started drinking red raspberry leaf tea every day until O day and taking vitamin B6 (total of 85mg) because I was SO sick of spotting. December was the first month I had ovulation spotting but again we were unsuccessful. DH's swimmers were in great shape and my blood tests came back normal! So doctor referred us to a *gulp* infertility clinic. That appointment was set for Feb 4th, but guess we won't need it because we got my very first BFP yesterday!! Like I said, unreal.
I would like to also mention that DH and I are aircrew and UNTIL this month had perfect timing. We were apart during O this cycle so I wrote it off. I even said to him that it was so we should just forget about it. I know how annoying this sounds so I will slap myself for you all ;)
CD 12: BD in afternoon. Before inserting an instead cup, I sprayed Zestica (Canadian version of Pre-Seed I suppose) into the cup before inserting it. Last ditch effort.
CD 13-14: Out of town. Took OPK on CD 14 and it was very positive. Thought "I told you so" but still googled until my eyes hurt "what are my chances of conceiving with BD 3 days before O." haha
CD 15: O day. BD at midnight when DH returned home from work. So technically CD 16.
DPO 1-5: Nothing
DPO 6: light spotting in the evening. Texted DH who was away enraged that my cycles were so messed up! Also got blood tested for low progesterone.
DPO 7: spotting gone.
DPO 8: brown spotting mixed with CM discovered while using the aircraft Lav. Not fun.
DPO 9: this is the day I always have significant spotting, but it has tapered off to nothing.
DPO 10: near the end of my usual workout class started getting the WORST headache. Felt like one you get during the flu and my throat tickled. Continued throbbing the rest of the day and even considered calling in sick for work the next morning. No spotting.
DPO 11: Felt fine. 2 short flights today and plans to go to the hockey game right after work. No spotting. Starting thinking this is the latest DPO I have gotten without spotting. Should be pretty heavy by now not disappearing. Decided to take a test before we left for the game as I like to enjoy a brewskie or two! DH got a digital which made me nervous because it's so definitive! Came home in a rush to leave, quickly tested and left it in the bathroom. DH followed me back in before we left the house. BFP?!?!?! Huuhhhhh??? Can't stop laughing!
I have no other symptoms except for the no spotting.
This will be our only child so I'm hoping and praying this is a sticky bean so I never have to go through all of this TTC stuff again! I know how hard it is month after month to feel hopeless and cheated. My advice is to be open and honest about your feelings and get a doctor who sets your mind at ease by letting you be a bit neurotic. And once you do get your BFP (which you will!), don't be the coy woman who is not honest about what it took to get there to someone else who is trying. Support one another! BABY DUST! XOX