[doremi]

So, I'm pretty sure we didn't get pregnant this cycle. AF is due tomorrow, and I got another BFN today. That in and of itself is a downer, but what really has me feeling down is the fact that my DH asked me not to purchase any more OPK's or pregnancy tests. I had told him that I was planning to place an Amazon order tonight for pregnancy things. July and August are our toughest months financially because I make less in the summer months than I typically do during the school year. He is feeling really stressed about our finances this month, and doesn't want me to spend any more money. I can understand where he is coming from, but I want so badly to be pregnant again, that it is really hard for me to just sit back and not do everything in my power to make it happen. However, I do NOT want to get into the pattern of making sneak purchases, because I feel like that would create huge problems in our marriage. So, I said okay. I didn't place the order. But I feel so blue I'm hoping he changes his mind in the next week. If not, he'd better be ready to put out to make up for the guessing I'm going to have to do around O time!

[pepper73]

I'm sorry about the BFN's...I know how disappointing they can be. I really hope your DH comes around about the tests. Even though they are cheap on Amazon or Ebay, they can definitely add up so I understand his anxiety. But, I have a feeling you'll have more anxiety not being able to track your cycle. I know I would. Good luck and keep us posted!

[cheeky_monkey]

If you want to bang ur head against mine, rather than against a wall feel free to do so. I have OPK's and pregnancy testsbut will not be able to use them this month coz we're not going to use MA. With my PCOS its nearly impossible that we will get pregnant To make it even worse August should have been the month we would have become parents so it hurts!

As i said, if u want a shoulder I'm here for you

[joanna26]

How frustrating! I'm sorry hun and I feel your pain. At this point I have given up on getting pregnant without some sort of MA. My OB wants me to wait one more cycle after the m/c to come in for testing, but DH wants to wait at least another cycle. I feel like I am stuck in a holding pattern for the next two months. Why do men not understand how difficult this whole process is on us mentally and emotionally?

[luvmykids623]

I'm sorry about the bfns. They really really suck! I'm also sorry that DH is feeling stressed about money. I'm a teacher, and I completely understand the money pinch in the summer since my income is nonexistent. If I were you I would explain to him how blue you are by not being able to track your cycle. Maybe if he understood that the $10 or so that you would spend would go a long way in making you feel better he might give in. Also, sometimes you can find them cheaper on Ebay and a lot of them have free shipping.

[cheeky_monkey]

Originally Posted by joanna26

Why do men not understand how difficult this whole process is on us mentally and emotionally?

Maybe it's because it's not their body who is failing to do what it was meant to do in the first place

[.:Shortcake:.]

((HUGS)) BFN are always so hard to see and as each month passes it only gets harder. I'm sorry DH didn't want you to buy tests. Maybe just BD as much as possible and hope and pray that you catch that eggie.

[Leanne78]

Sorry hon! I was really hoping this cycle would work for you. (((HUGS)))

[*SamF*]

I'm sorry!!

[3Sapphires]

Urg, I'd be frustrated too, but you could resort to charting your temps. I can't use OPK's since my body tries to O a few times before it actually does, so I temp - I've temped off and on since 2001 - it doesn't cost any money and is very accurate.

[lindsey2000k]

I am sorry for the BFN
Sometimes men can be butts about this type of thing.

Just see if you can stick to every other day DTD for most of the month and maybe you will get it with out spending any money on OPKs.

[nala139]

I'm sorry, as you know, I feel the same way. Do you have dollar store near you? I always go there and never spend more than a few dollars on opks. Good luck!