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Kissy331
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SA question
I am going to apologize for the TMI beforehand, but I have a question. DH is going to go for a SA as per his urologist. They didn't specify how we can collect the sample. So my question, can i help him out  & then just collect it directly into the sterile cup??? Is there suppose to be no contact with *ahem* her???
sorry again
Message edited 3/20/2008 9:07:03 AM.
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MrsMessina
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Re: SA question
My DH wouldn't do it himself (due to his religious beliefs) so we got a condom from the andrology lab and BD'd using it- we put the condom in the sterile container and had to get to the lab w/in an hour. HTH...
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lemonlime
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Re: SA question
I always helped DH out using some hand action. sorry TMI
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LaurenExp
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Re: SA question
Okay, first of all, gross, since he's my cousin.
Secondly...I wasn't allowed to "assist" with anything but my hand.
ETA: I wish you guys the best of luck. I know you've been TTC for a while, and I'm sure its going to be a snap once you figure out what's going on. Keep us posted!
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Kissy331
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Re: SA question
Posted by LaurenExp
Okay, first of all, gross, since he's my cousin.
Secondly...I wasn't allowed to "assist" with anything but my hand.
ETA: I wish you guys the best of luck. I know you've been TTC for a while, and I'm sure its going to be a snap once you figure out what's going on. Keep us posted!
As I typed it, I thought that exactly. If Lauren reads this 
Ok, I guess it is going to be all hand action then! He is ok with it either way but I was just thinking which is easiest
I can honestly say that both of us are very relaxed since taking the next step. It is almost like we needed to hand the cards over to someone else! I will keep everyone updated.
I am thinking of you Lauren & all others  
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SweetTooth
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Re: SA question
Just the hand. You can't have anything else "contaminate" the sample.
Good luck!
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babyfaith
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Re: SA question
My DH always takes care of this on his own. I believe that this is the ideal method of collection.
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LaurenExp
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Re: SA question
Posted by Kissy331
Posted by LaurenExp
Okay, first of all, gross, since he's my cousin.
Secondly...I wasn't allowed to "assist" with anything but my hand.
ETA: I wish you guys the best of luck. I know you've been TTC for a while, and I'm sure its going to be a snap once you figure out what's going on. Keep us posted!
As I typed it, I thought that exactly. If Lauren reads this
Ok, I guess it is going to be all hand action then! He is ok with it either way but I was just thinking which is easiest
I can honestly say that both of us are very relaxed since taking the next step. It is almost like we needed to hand the cards over to someone else! I will keep everyone updated.
I am thinking of you Lauren & all others
I'm glad that you're taking the step and you're both ready. And, as always, I'm rooting for you guys, too
By the way...as the moment gets close, I would have him take over. You can't miss any of the sample. Just have the container ready and waiting while the lovin' is going on.
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fullofhope13
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Re: SA question
I helped DH out last time; then towards the end, he took over.
Best of luck to you guys!!
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| Posted 3/20/08 9:48 AM |
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Kissy331
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Re: SA question
Thank you ladies!!!
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MrsPornStar
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Re: SA question
Posted by babyfaith
My DH always takes care of this on his own. I believe that this is the ideal method of collection.
Us too. DH would do it at the lab, since it was too much pressure to get the sample to the lab in an hour.
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MrsRbk
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Re: SA question
Posted by MrsPornStar
Posted by babyfaith
My DH always takes care of this on his own. I believe that this is the ideal method of collection.
Us too. DH would do it at the lab, since it was too much pressure to get the sample to the lab in an hour.
Same here. Plus he can be a klutz and was too worried/stressed that he might drop it on the way there.
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BA2008
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Re: SA question
LOL...
OK, first time we had to do this it was horrible. We were lucky to be able to collect at home. BTW - if you do it at home, remember to get the cup from your RE office. I would always forget and have to search out pharmacy's and not all of them carry a sterile cup.
So, 1st try he did it on his own. He was really nervous. Time was going by...tick ...tick...I was getting nervous. Nothing...we get into a huge fight and get the smallest volume possible (4.1m).
But, the next 5 times (gosh thats crazy huh), I assisted. With my hand. We were told we could use mineral oil (it does not kill off sperm). When we made it more "fun", we got great samples (85m).
the one time he collected in the office for an SA, we got really bad volume also.
Good luck. Besides if you make it more fun (and i had to convince DH to let me help) it doesn't seem so medical. but, of course in the office you have no options there.
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sfp0701
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Re: SA question
AHHH You ladies are nice wives. I sit my husband in front of the computer and hide in another room until it is over... LOL..
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| Posted 3/20/08 2:57 PM |
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babyfaith
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Re: SA question
Posted by sfp0701
AHHH You ladies are nice wives. I sit my husband in front of the computer and hide in another room until it is over... LOL..
Same here
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jellybean78
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Re: SA question
Posted by babyfaith
My DH always takes care of this on his own. I believe that this is the ideal method of collection.
Same thing here. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!
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