Well- here we go!

~*Jackie*~ · #1 September 5th, 2009, 12:00 PM

I got my + OPK today, so here goes nothing!! This is the earliest since TTC that I've gotten a + OPK (I'm on cycle day 14), and I'm not sure if it's a result of the surgery or maca root that I've been taking since cycle day 1. I'm so excited!! We BD'd last night and we'll BD until that temp goes up. Until today, we've taken a very relaxed approach and just BD'd every other day.. it's been really nice and time actually went pretty fast. So now I want to make sure we get some more swimmers in there!! I have EWCM, and I don't usually get it until the day of O (I've had it for 2 days now) so perhaps the EPO is working this cycle- I've taken a break from it for a few cycles now.

So wish us luck! I'm really hoping for something big to celebrate in a few weeks for my birthday!

Soape · #2 September 5th, 2009, 01:46 PM

This is great!!! I'm so glad that things seem to be coming together this cycle for you. QUestion: what does maca root do? Where did you get it from?

jensma · #3 September 5th, 2009, 03:08 PM

YAY Jackie!!! I hope you get it!!

jenisuzy · #4 September 5th, 2009, 03:28 PM

Sending lots of well wishes your way

MommaLee · #5 September 5th, 2009, 04:19 PM

Go Jackie!!! Hope you catch that eggie!

~*Jackie*~ · #6 September 5th, 2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Soape

This is great!!! I'm so glad that things seem to be coming together this cycle for you. QUestion: what does maca root do? Where did you get it from?

It's supposed to help balance hormones.. it's a natural herb, and you can get it in the raw powder or in capsules (the taste is awful, so I ordered the capsules). It's supposed to have benefits for both men and women- I can't advocate yet (until I get my BFP of course), but I haven't noticed anything bad from it so far. DH & I have both been taking 500mg every day since cycle day 1 this cycle. I bought mine off of Luckyvitamin.com, but you can get it just about anywhere like that online.

Here's just one article I found online: MACA - How to Use This Fertility Herb to Increase Your Fertility

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Originally Posted by jensma

YAY Jackie!!! I hope you get it!!

Thanks, Kate!

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Originally Posted by jenisuzy

Sending lots of well wishes your way

Thank you!!

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Originally Posted by TexasAgs

Go Jackie!!! Hope you catch that eggie!

Thanks, Lee Ann! We gave it our best shot. We'll cover our bases tomorrow and hope for a temp rise by Monday!

#7 September 5th, 2009, 06:01 PM

Good luck Jackie!! I'm so glad things are going well, I hope this is your BFP cycle! FX for you!

SavaAngel · #8 September 5th, 2009, 10:07 PM

Good Luck! I hope this is it for you Jackie!

KCMomma · #9 September 6th, 2009, 03:51 AM

Oh Jackie, I'm so praying that this is YOUR cycle!!! This will be like the longest 2WW ever!!!! I'm hoping and praying for you guys!!!!!

downunderchick · #10 September 6th, 2009, 05:55 AM

ooh i hadnt heard of macaroot before.I was using EPO, fingers crossed. i think you should get in a couple more BD sessions for luck

~Lynda~ · #11 September 6th, 2009, 07:02 AM

i'm glad things are finally looking up!!!! way to go girl!!! i'll be praying for you!!! I didn't have luck with maca powder, it totally screwed up my cycles bad. glad it's working better for you!!!

~*Jackie*~ · #12 September 6th, 2009, 09:01 AM

Thanks, ladies!!

Yeah, Lynda, I hear it's like hit and miss, so I figured since I might have a weird cycle from the surgery that I'd try it. It seems like it either helps or messes you up, unfortunately. I know you said your cycle ended up being longer on it. I am hoping it's the maca, but it could very well be just a result of no endo on the ovaries!

We did BD again this morning, but it was more for "fun" than for "baby making".

It ended how it needed to though.

My temp took a nosedive this morning, so I'm hoping for a big jump tomorrow! I am 99% sure I ovulated late last night!

Christine-MA · #13 September 6th, 2009, 04:05 PM

C'mon big temp jump! I'm cheering for you!!

snsgirl336 · #14 September 6th, 2009, 08:40 PM

Whooo hooo Jackie!!! I really hope this is it for you!!! Good luck!

Ash · #15 September 7th, 2009, 08:03 AM

GOOD LUCK, Jackie! I so hope this is it for you! You deserve it so much! I am going to wait on pins and needles for the next two weeks!

Kari_B · #16 September 7th, 2009, 08:55 AM

WaaHOO!!!! Way to go girl! can't wait to see your temp rise... you totally deserve this!

~*Jackie*~ · #17 September 7th, 2009, 10:08 AM

Thanks, ladies!!! My CM is back to creamy, so I'd say it happened.

Just going to wait for a few more temps before I plug them in for crosshairs!

I hope I hope I hope!

ChristinaR · #18 September 7th, 2009, 10:54 AM

Hey Jackie, I just wanted to send you lots and lots of

for this cycle. I saw the crosshairs this morning on your chart. I'm praying for you the surgery is just what you guys needed. I have all crossables crossed for you hun. Good luck!!!