Just taking the time to report our BFP so all of you still trying know to keep the faith...

9th attempt overall, 2 m/c's...6 at-home AI's, and the 3rd doc assisted IUI (this time on Femara CD5-9) worked!!! 
We got our BFP this morning, I was two days late already and had waited to test. Patience can be a virtue.
DP and I are simply over the moon and doc says all is well!

So keep on going girls...it will happen when its meant to be.

Thanks for your continued support on this amazing journey...see you on the other side,
Nina

2 vials of ICI
Speculum
Northwest syringe and catheter combo
OPK's

This was our 3rd attempt.  The first two attempts we used a different donor.  The attempt that resulted with our BFP was with a new donor.  So, on our 3rd attempt we decided to switch things up a bit.  Rather than going completely based on what our OPK's said, we decided to look at the signs my body was giving.  We used a speculum to look at my cervix starting on cycle day 8, and paid close attention to how open it was becoming, we also checked for fertile cm, and paid close attention to the ovulation cramping I began to feel (even though I still had not gotten a +OPK).  We patiently waited for a positive opk/smiley, but when we noticed I had ALL of the signs of impending ovulation, we decided to go ahead and do our 1st vial of ICI.  We started to believe that our previous timings of 12, 24, and 36 after +OPK may have been too late, since we think I ovulate very close to my LH surge.  Anyway, we used the syringe/catheter combo; this was our first time using the catheter.  We placed the sperm right at the opening.  After insemination we propped my hips up for about 30 minutes.  This AI was about 8 hours before we got our +OPK (7 p.m.).  Our next insem happened about 4 hours after the first (11 p.m.)--this seems like strange timing we know, but we noticed that my cervix was starting to close and my cm was drying up, so we just went with it, and figured it had a better chance of creating a baby if it actually made it into my body.  We are thinking that this second attempt was probably right around the time I would have gotten a +OPK, but we aren't 100% sure because I didn't take another OPK test until the middle of the night (3 a.m.) and this is when I finally got a smiley on the clearblue easy test. So, after our AI attempts we just crossed our fingers and hoped that it worked.  One other thing that was different this attempt was that I had given up caffeine.  I had been a regular coffee and tea drinker, but after reading over and over that caffeine could potentially decrease your fertility, I figured it was worth giving up during the ttc process.  During the tww I didn't really have any definite signs, I actually was convinced it did not work.  If I look back though I did have sore breasts, and for some reason began burping frequently at about 3DPO--this is extremely uncommon for me, so it did strike my DP and I as strange.  Unfortunately for both of us this has yet to cease:)!  So, this is pretty much how it worked for us!  We are so happy to tell our BFP story and look forward to hearing those of all of the future moms to be out there!

Update: Miscarried this Pregnancy at 5 weeks 1 Day.

Prenatals only. 
Felt O pain this month.  Had a really good feeling.
We ai 4 times from cd 12-14.  Used syringe and cathedar twice with speculum.  Last time used instead cup afterward.Got faint bfp around 10dpo and our dark positives 12-13  dpo on frer and cbe digital.
Had some waves of nausea start along with some constipation .   Breasts sore and areolas starting to widen.:)

eta: 2009
i just realised i haven't updated this in awhile.   our january bfp ended in early m/c at 6 weeks.
we used kd a couple more times and have since switched back over to frozen from a different bank.
on our fifth cycle frozen.  tenth altogether.   doing iuis now.  also was bfp five years ago , m/c and had chemical three months ago.  waiting patiently   for our sticky one?

eta:/updated ! 2010
we are changing our direction and excited to announce we will be adopting internationally.  we have chosen our placing agency and will be filling out our application to begin the process this april.  so, no more ttc!! adoption bound .  i have also  wanted to adopt since i can recall.  knowing this, i decided am done with the ttc stuff and the frusteration.  i am 39 yr old are just ready to be a mommy.  year 2011 here we come : )

Between CBE OPKs and temping every morning, I was able to determine that my O was typically on CD17, and approx 12-18 hours after LH surge.

My insems went like this:
- 1 hour before insem ... 2-3 tsp Robitussin (for lots of CM)
- left vials on kitchen towel to defrost for 5 minutes, and then in my bra for 20 mins while I put some mellow background music on, went to the bathroom one last time, and set-up the speculum, Preseed, syringe/cath, mirror, flashlight, and pillow.
Once in place I put all the tools to work. The spec got a little Preseed, and then I drew a little Preseed into the syring/cath then held it upright to get the air out. With only Preseed in the syringe at this point, I drew the swimmers in as well. My strategy here was the fact that Preseed is supposed to be a "preservative" for the swimmers, so I figured it was best to make sure that they were all well-exposed 
With the mirror guiding me, and a flashlight in my left hand, I manuevered to cath to the os. I slowley injected the swimmer/Preseed cocktail right into open. Most of it dribbled down and out. I closed the spec just slightly so that the pool of swimmers/Preseed literally drowned the os, and then had the big O. I stay hips-up for about 1-2 hours (either napping or reading).
My timing was:
12 hrs BEFORE LH surge
  2 hrs AFTER LH surge 
18 hrs AFTER LH surge

Starting at 3 DPO I ate 1 cup of fresh pineapple (including the core), twice a day, until 6DPO.

My only symptoms before my +HPT were:
- mild heartburn from 2DPO on (I even got heartburn after eating cereal in the morning)
- mouthfuls of saliva from 5 DPO until present
- very slight nasal congestion

I tested after I was two days late (which, with an 11 day LP, was only 14DPO anyhow).

LMP: 09/22/09.  Due date:  06/29/09.  I am told that physicians here induce/deliver at 39 weeks for older moms (I will be 39 when I deliver), so I anticipate an induction date of 06/22/09.

I am a single mother of one, a 17 year old son w/ Asperger's syndrome (essentially, high-functioning autism).  He is a joy, but I have always wanted another child.  I waited a long time, hoping to meet Mr. Right, but he must have been otherwise occupied, and I wasn't willing to sacrifice my fertility any longer.   Truthfully, I want a child more than I want a husband, anyway, LOL! 

Some of the things that I did:  Prenatal vitamins everyday, baby aspirin daily, green tea supplement daily, and natural Progesterone cream.  I also took B6 to help with my luteal phase.  I can't think of anything else. 
I hope this helps others!    I know it's inspiring to read other persons stories.

Thanks,  Veronica

My first Beta on 11/17 was 166
My second Beta on 11/19- 444

I am so excited. I am happy that our dreams are reality now.

Sofullone

My BFP cycle I used 20mg of Emerita Progesterone each day on my wrists (I will continue until my dr. tells me to stop) I also took 1 baby aspirin and my multi-vitamin each day.

I got a positive OPK on July 8th in the morning.  I had not recieved my delivery yet so I went to my class.  It was delivered in the middle of the day and one of my friends brought it in the house for me.

I could tell I was ovulating on my way home, I just could feel it - nothing scientific.  I got home (10 hours past +OPK) and inseminated.  Then 2 hours later I inseminated again.

I used a speculum to find my cervix as well as the needleless syringe and catheter and aimed right for my os.

6dpo - I started having cramping in my liwer abdomen like AF.
7dpo - Cramping
8dpo - Cramping
9dpo - Cramping
10dpo - Cramping
11dpo - Cramping - took preg test Digital - Not Pregnant
12dpo - Cramping
13dpo - Cramping/Spotting - Took preg test with lines - test line there but faint on two tests
14dpo - Cramping- took digital pregnancy test 2x and it said Pregnant both times.

I will keep you updated as to what goes on from here.

**Side Note - Stay Positive, ever since I started thinking about getting pregnant I said July was my month, and it was!**

Ivf # 2 for dp:
ER - 11 eggs, 10 mature, 9 fertilized and 8 were normal and good quality. On day 5 we had 7!!!! good quality blastos!
Transfer- 5dt -two blastos ( froze 3 blastos day 6)

Dp had acupuncture weekly until ER since February and REALLY worked on keeping her stress level down.
After ER she had one session prior to transfer and one after she was off bedrest at 7dpo.

At 8dpo dp felt strong implantation cramps in her back, no spotting.
At 11dpo, she was VERY moody and cranky and had a huge headache.
At 13dpo she was a little upset to her stomach all morning and starving by the evening. That has continued all week.

14dpo we went for 1st beta, came home poas...it was +!!!
I was in shock, sobbing, laughing, screaming "is there REALLY a second line!!!!!!" Dp was so busy trying to calm me I don't think she realized just yet that we were even pg! It was funny now that we think about it.

Beta results:
14dpo-100
16dpo-246
20dpo- 1451

Next step is our u/s which is in three weeks. Can't wait!

Melanie and Amy (dp)

thanks, I am new here.
I think I am set on him but need a baby pic

I am 26, DH is 30.

July, the first month we TTC, my OBGYN prescribed 50mg Clomid on CD 5-9 to trigger ovulation. I got my +OPK on CD 14 and did the IUI procedure approximately 27 hours after at the doctors office. I could feel ovulation pains start about 24 hours after the +OPK, so I knew I was ovulating around then. During that TWW, I experienced a bunch of symptoms that I attributed to pregnancy, such as sick stomach and fatigue, but I turned out not to be pregnant and my period showed up like clockwork 13-14DPO.

We decided to try a second time this month in August. My doctor put me on Clomid 50mg on CD 5-9, I had a follicle scan on CD 13 which showed 2 mature follicles, and my doctor did the IUI procedure approximately 27 hours after my first +OPK. I started feeling ovulation pains about 22-24 hours after my first +OPK.

During this TWW, I started feeling a tingly sensation in my BBs around 3 DPO, which lasted until about 5DPO. I normally have no soreness in my BBs around the time of my period, so this was very unusal for me. I also experienced twinging/pulling/cramping feelings in my lower abdomen (like a combination of ovulation pains and AF cramps) from 4DPO and lasting until about 7DPO. From 7DPO until 13DPO I experienced digestive issues like constipation (moderate) and bloating. Also, from about 10DPO until now, I have been waking up in the middle of the night to blow my nose and get a drink of water because my nose is stuffy and my throat is dry.

Age: 30, no history of Fertility problems

History:  I have had two crazy cycles in a row, one with a false surge, the other had a major temp increase and doc thought we may have missed ovulation so we took that cycle off.  He decided we should not waste anymore time and put my cycle in his hands with Clomid, Trigger, and monitoring.

CD 4: Ultrasound; 10 follicles developing, 50 mg of Clomid was prescribed for CD 4-8.

CD 11: Ultrasound shows 3 mature follicles size 20, 18, 17.  My lining was thin (5) and doc gave me the option to sit it out b/c of possible difficulties implanting, but advised that he is willing to go forward.  Told me to wait until 10p to give myself Ovidrel (HCG Trigger) to give follicle #3 some more time to develop.  Also given an estrogen pill to take at bedtime vaginally to help give my lining a boost.

CD 13: IUI 36 hours after Trigger shot!!!  Donor had 97% motility and a sperm count of 53 million total motile sperm.  Nurse tells me he's a stud and to stock up.

1 DPO:  Started 50mg of vaginal Progesterone suppositories at bedtime each night.

4 DPO:  odd cramping on left side throughout the day

5DPO to 14 DPO: AF feels like she's about to show; way too early!  My first real sign of BFP

6 DPO to 8 DPO:  Extremely nauseas

8DPO to current:  Pee smells different

10 DPO:  Faintest of faint lines on a FRER, I figure it may still be the Ovidrel and don't get excited.  DP can't see the line at all, I have to go outside just to stare and hope.

11DPO: Line is darker!  I'm pregnant!

12DPO-14DPO:  FRER keeps getting darker!  CBE Digital says I'm Pregnant!

14 DPO:  1st Beta = 104!!

16 DPO:  2nd Beta = 268; Progesterone suppositories increased to 2xs daily (morning and night)

First ultrasound will be on September 3rd at 7wks 1 day!