Irene-sorry about the temp drop I'm not sure if an inconsistent LP is something to be worried about. Hopefully you'll get some answers with the testing.

JJ-I too am wondering why they are quick to say "ovarian failure" when you got PG a short time ago?? You're right about the digi OPKs and the line, it was always dark when I got a smiley face. I hope you O in the next few days and can get your IUI *hugs*

LOL at the BJ conversation!

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You guys are great! And although I don't mind bj's I try to think of it as prepping the dance, if you know what I mean. How can he say no after that?

Tested again still nothing. And who knows about the CM, I've had so much preseed in me in the last 24 hours how would you tell. LOL.

Lindy - I wondering if we might have the same problem, saying he's going to quit but never does? I mean I'm sure that has something to do with this battle were fighting?

Which brings me to my next question, do you guys drink beer? Two weeks ago today I quit drinking caffine. And although I have reduced my Miller Lite intake, I still enjoy a couple from time to time. Now I'll thinking I should just stop that as well, get my body completely ready, and I'll have to quit anyway right?

Ok I better go, it's DH Mother's bday today. Which just kind of puts me in a bad mood. They get him $100 gifts, this year I got an apron from and estate sale and some poppouri. Last year a candle and room spray. And then she calls to make sure we remembered her birthday??? Yes and I'm going to the nearest garage sale to pick you out something really nice. Not really but I was very close to. I hope that DH finds a nice way to tell them that I really don't appriecate gifts that show how much you really don't care for me. Their the irresponsible type, loves to get drunk and fight about nothing. I'm the responsible, have a couple beers and enjoy my family type.

Either way enough about that, I've just been steaming all day about it.

If not before I'll chat tomorrow! Have a great evening! And lots of bjs, baby dust, and why not, get yo freak on!!!!! I promise the DH's will thank you!

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Mary- yuck, MIL bday. Mine always makes me these super tacky handmade gifts. And as far as sorting out CM from preseed and semen-I have no clue. I wing it there!

Mel- "Peas and Rice?" Was that lunch? Those aren't answers, hun, those are someone getting you to shut up. It's time to yell a bit, I think. Don't worry about being told to lose weight first. That's just silly. If that is the best your NP can say, I think you need a new one.

I hate my clients, I swear. I just got a call from someone who's payment is 2mo late. I recently sent them a statement with a finance charge. So the guy calls, says he thinks he paid it. I say, well let me double check, sometimes I mess up. He gets all huffy for gettting billed twice. I say, well if I accidentally billed you twice, you'll just have to forgive us, ha ha. SILENCE. And he says "I'm not very forgiving for getting billed twice." WTH? Jeeze! Like it isn't possible for people to make mistakes once in a while. grrrrrrr. And I went through all my records. That jerk hasn't paid me. I should have told him that I'M not forgiving to jerks who don't pay their bills!!!

Rac- I was looking at DH's s/a and the Morphology (the tech said it was ok, but) is supposed to be greater than 14% and it's only 3%. Didn't you say there was a resident s/a expert somewhere on the board?

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LOL, that would be Betsy, the Sperm Queen. She's not posting much lately, but she may pop in to read if we invoke her name...

-Betsy-Betsy-Betsy-

(Oh, wait, that's Beetlejuice).

And LMAO@ the BJ conversation. I'm one of those rare creatures that actually likes doing that, and it's in the mix of common activities, though part of others. It did take a bit of a psychological beating once all the ttc troubles began, cause, waste of good swimmers, hello? And the noise in my head about saliva, etc. But I've always dug it. The 'little solder' really has a lot of personality when you get to know it up close and personal. ROFLMAO! *remembers being permitted to play helicopter with it once particular time* **laughs even harder, remembering when helicopter turned into a game that was following the beat of the music** Oh, DH and I are WEIRDOS. But, at least we are weirdos together, right?

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Ok seriously BJ's are we turning into nemphomaniac's in here or what?! I was ROFLMAO. Anyway, Claire has calmed me down quite a bit but I think he isn't getting any BJ's for a while or anything else for that matter. I guess that will me my truce for him! DD has a friend staying the night tonight so I gotta run.

I really love you guys for helping me out. Thanks again.

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OMG.... You ladies r way too much for me. DH would love to read the advice you're all giving today!!! I'm sticking with Claire on this one! But more power to all of you. Sometimes I wish I could be a better wife, but... heck with that. I'm happy right .

OMG Steph! I really am sure I don't want to ask....but i'm confused...."helicopter"?!?!? trying to picture that....not really working for me. Oh, I enjoy it too-mostly. I like to do something nice for him occasionally. And as far as the saliva and TTC, I figure if I have to sacrifice a few to get the many, then it's all good. There's no way I'd get DH into BD w/o BJ! My future children can thank me-LOL

So, how DO I invoke her......"Beth the Spem Queen, please bless us with your wisdom"? Seriously, though. If ya see her point me in her direction!

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Claire- I found this online maybe it will help you. It is my way of showing you that I appreciate everything today!
The analysis will be looking for several different things:

Sperm Count. Not everyone agrees on the right number for healthy sperm. Generally over 20 million sperm per milliliter is said to be fertile. Some labs consider over 40 million to be necessary for fertility. Again, more than one test is necessary as your count can change with temperature, medications, infections, colds or viruses and other factors. Numbers below 20 million are usually considered low, although they may still result in pregnancy.

Motility. More than 50 percent of your sperm need to be motile (able to move quickly) for normal fertility. At least 65 percent of them must be alive. Their ability to move well is very important in their ability to reach the egg and fertilize it. Being sick or exposure to drugs and tobacco can reduce motility.

Morphology. They will be looking for high numbers of malformed sperm. Those with misshapen heads, broken or poorly shaped tails, and other unusual shapes can not swim well or penetrate the egg. At least 50 percent of your sperm must be properly shaped to ensure fertility.
Sperm Analysis - Infertility

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Claire, you are funny! And I think in a pretty similar situation, there usually isn't any BD until he get a little BJ. And don't get me wrong ladies, I'm not letting him off the hook that easy, just some really good foreplay. And honestly I think a homemade gift might be better, I mean it's the thought that counts.

Ok I'm offically addicted, DH just said this is worse than myspace. LOL

bye bye for now

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Mary- I was addicted too when I first got on here. I do check this more frequently than my myspace page. Crazy, I know but it is the best place for information and to have new friendships form. I love it here. TTYL

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Wow... Ok idunno y, but I just feel like i'm off in left field today. Maybe bc I've been at work since 9 and am super tired... Only a few more hrs to go. So can I just say that i'm psyched. One of my good friends from work who has been tcc for quite awhile just told me that she's finally pg. Yeah... i'm truly excited for her bc they were having some diff... NE way. So she knows that i'm tcc also, and tonight she brought me in some opk's. She said that her bf gave them to her after she got a bfp, and she only used a few b4 she got her bfp... so she called them the lucky sticks! I can only hope so. Maybe I should mail everyone one... Who knows. If I get a BFP soon... I'm def doing it!!! **Interesting** Or maybe its just the missing majic you all seem to give?? Who knows ne more??

PS. We're all addicts!

Claire - I don't know the ins and outs of the SA like Betsy, but 3% is not good. I'll send Betsy a PM and see if we can get some more info from her.

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Hi girls! Boy have I missed some posts!

Rebecca~I'm with you on the BJ's! When couples first start dating, this is one of those things you do. Give it time and it will fade! Or not I did bribe DH once...I told him that since he bought me this awesome ring for Christmas that I would give him one a day for a year! Well, he got 2 lol.

Lindy~I'm not sure what your situation is, but for some reason I think I have a good idea. My DH has an addictive personality i've discovered over the years. He kinda has a porn addiction and I can't stand it. To the point where i've taken the computer and hide it! Not sure if thats your situation or not But he has told me that he'll stop. Yeah for a week or two! I believe that when couples have arguements it makes them stronger. No marriage is perferct and marriage is a lot of work! DH and I have had a lot of ups and downs. We went to counseling and are 10x stronger now. The first year is not the hardest in my opinion. Have you ever heard of the 7 year itch? For me the 2nd year was harder, but that could've been cause my mom went through her 3rd divorce! I am with you on not wanting divorce. I'd do anything to make my marriage work. Unless of course he was beating me! Well, i'm rambling now. I just wanted you to know that we all go through ups and downs in our relationships. Kinda a test God gives us....I hope things are better {{HUGS}}

Stephania~I think I have a good idea of helicopter and OMG!!!! Although, my husbands version of helicopter is probably different than yours lol. His is not sexual....he will act like he has a helicopter on his body. Oh my now i'm laughing!!!

Irene~I bought the instead cups tonight! After BD how long do you leave them in? I got them at Kroger for $6.19....pretty good I thought.

Hope everyone has a good weekend! My sister and I are getting our pictures taken tomorrow. Hope they turn out good! Sure wish I was celebrating mothers day though as a mother!

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Deanna- Thanks. We have surpassed the 24 hour mark and we are actually talking again. I guess that is progress. We are IM each other to talk mostly but it is easier to think about what is going to be said than if we talked in person. It seems like since we moved to Cleburne things just went downhill. Oh well crap happens. I will just deal with it. I am trying to set it aside and move on for the sake of our marriage. Well, I gotta run for now. Thanks again. You pretty much guessed what it was!

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Deanna, (& Lindy) We seem to have that problem too (w/ the whole porn thing)!
I some what blame myself for allowing it in the beginning, but DH was my first for everything, so I guess I didn't know ne better. I only learned that the more he looked, or I found... the harder it hurt! We just had a blowout last week about it too... I just chop it up to being a guy thing. Most times, I throw out what I find, or clear the comps of everything. That aggravated him... Or when I'm really tired of it, I'll save what I find for awhile, and give it to my MIL. (She's very religious and I know that its petty of me, but she goes off on him and sides w/ me all the time, that usually gets it to stop for a few mths.) I'm def not saying that you have to live with it, bc I won't either. It's embarrassing, esp when people come over and find things (great when the kids do). I def haven;t found a soultion that works, but youre not alone...