DH has some questions for you girls...

snsgirl336 · #1 March 26th, 2009, 09:54 AM

My DH just texted me and asked me to ask you ladies a few questions if you don't mind... He said he woke up from a sound sleep and this was all he could think of so he asked me to talk to you...LOL

First, He wondered just how much "stuff" should be in the SA cup. So, those of you who's DH's have done the SA, did you hppen to get a glimpse of how much was in there? (God that is such a strange question). I think he's paranoid after thinking he's have to fill the whole cup.

Then he wanted to know if we were "technically" TTC with MA now (or with the next cycle actually). As he phrased it, "making a baby with the Dr"

Men! I honestly don't know how to answer that one, so you'd be enlightening me too.

Sorry DH and I have so many questions! I think he's really getting excited! I know that I personally can't stop smiling since yesterday!

Thanks for bearing with me!

ChristinaR · #2 March 26th, 2009, 10:08 AM

Too funny Cris.

Your DH is so cute. When Derek had his done, honestly there wasn't alot in the cup. They give you such a big cup that the "stuff" just gets lost in it. So tell him not to worry, he definately won't need to fill it.

You'll be TTCwith MA next cycle but I'm hoping you won't need it and you get your bfp this cyle.

~*Jackie*~ · #3 March 26th, 2009, 10:34 AM

Yeah, I did look at it when we were leaving to take the sample to the hospital (I got to keep it warm on the ride there, lol). There wasn't much in there at all, so tell him not to worry. It hardly covered the bottom of that huge jar, I swear.

As for ttc w/ma... I don't know whatever you want to consider. I'd say if you are having something done medically to help you conceive (not sure b/w would be considered that really), then it counts I think. I'd personally think that the cycle of your HSG will be starting with a ma, because it *can* help some get pregnant (not only diagnose problems if there are any). It's just personal preference though. I didn't consider I was using ma until I started Clomid.

snsgirl336 · #4 March 26th, 2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ChristinaR

Too funny Cris.

Your DH is so cute. When Derek had his done, honestly there wasn't alot in the cup. They give you such a big cup that the "stuff" just gets lost in it. So tell him not to worry, he definately won't need to fill it.

You'll be TTCwith MA next cycle but I'm hoping you won't need it and you get your bfp this cyle.

Thanks Christina! It's good to know about the SA cup! I'm sure he'll be relieved!

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Originally Posted by jcbaby

Yeah, I did look at it when we were leaving to take the sample to the hospital (I got to keep it warm on the ride there, lol). There wasn't much in there at all, so tell him not to worry. It hardly covered the bottom of that huge jar, I swear.

As for ttc w/ma... I don't know whatever you want to consider. I'd say if you are having something done medically to help you conceive (not sure b/w would be considered that really), then it counts I think. I'd personally think that the cycle of your HSG will be starting with a ma, because it *can* help some get pregnant (not only diagnose problems if there are any). It's just personal preference though. I didn't consider I was using ma until I started Clomid.

Thanks Jackie! I'm sure he'll be under a lot less stress now that I can tell him that there doesn't have to be a Ton in the cup! And I agree that MA is actually doing something that will help you get pregnant... I think he's just trying to make heads or tails of the fact that if we get pregnant on the next cycle (after the bloodwork and HSG possibly) if we technically had MA to do it, or if we really did it on our own! I give him credit for asking questions though!

Ash · #5 March 26th, 2009, 11:13 AM

I agree with the other ladies, Cris. I was all worried about the amount of the SA too, but apparently whatever we had was perfectly normal, and I will tell you I was worried that it wouldn't be enough.

snsgirl336 · #6 March 26th, 2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ash

I agree with the other ladies, Cris. I was all worried about the amount of the SA too, but apparently whatever we had was perfectly normal, and I will tell you I was worried that it wouldn't be enough.

Thanks Ash! That's good to know, especially since your DH has "super sperm"

adam*s_mami · #7 March 26th, 2009, 01:55 PM

Yea Cris my DH had only a little tiny bit, and his sperm are "stallions" according to the DR loool...
and I agree with Jackie I didn't consider my tests MA only when I started on the CLomid....

Soape · #8 March 26th, 2009, 02:03 PM

`That is too funny. Dh didn;t have much in ours either. He said that he was a little semen shy when it came to doing into a cup. But it was more than enough to get our results. I would agree with the others that you will be TTC with MA starting next cycle.

richmond_girl · #9 March 26th, 2009, 02:27 PM

The minimum they look for is 4ml - that's the equivalent of ~1 teaspoon. Yep, not a whole lot. Tell Shawn not to worry

KDD · #10 March 26th, 2009, 05:35 PM

I have nothing to add but wanted to say

snsgirl336 · #11 March 26th, 2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kate<3<3

Yea Cris my DH had only a little tiny bit, and his sperm are "stallions" according to the DR loool...
and I agree with Jackie I didn't consider my tests MA only when I started on the CLomid....

Whoo hoo for your DH's "stallions"!!! LOL I figured we were still a cycle or two away from being considered MA'ed.

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Originally Posted by Soape

`That is too funny. Dh didn;t have much in ours either. He said that he was a little semen shy when it came to doing into a cup. But it was more than enough to get our results. I would agree with the others that you will be TTC with MA starting next cycle.

Semen shy... now there's something you don't hear everyday! LOL At least it was plenty to get the results!

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Originally Posted by richmond_girl

The minimum they look for is 4ml - that's the equivalent of ~1 teaspoon. Yep, not a whole lot. Tell Shawn not to worry

Cool... I'll show him what a teaspoon looks like (the man probably has no clue) so he won't worry! Thanks for that info Juli!

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Originally Posted by KDD

I have nothing to add but wanted to say

Yeah, I'm still kinda laughing myself... I keep on reading the text messages and giggling. He goes from not wanting to see the Dr at all to Mr Million Questions in no time flat!

Shawn wanted me to thank you all for your help when I talked with him last. I couldn't tell him all the details cause I was on speakerphone at his practice. I didn't think it would be an appropriate conversation for 40 high school boys to hear!

But we are both appreciative!!!

~Lynda~ · #12 March 27th, 2009, 05:12 AM

KDD!!!

snsgirl336 · #13 March 27th, 2009, 08:10 AM

HA HA HA Lynda! Yeah, he's a pretty funny character! I actually talked to Toni last night on the phone and she said she'd challenge him to actually fill the cup! LOL