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Hate the 2ww

Drove2uDrove2u member
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omg!! I seriously hate this wait. I need distractions so here are two questions for now.

1. What book are you currently reading or have read last? Did you like it?

2. Any fun Labor Day weekend plans?

I'm currently reading Last Night in Twisted River by John Irving. It's a really long book (over 500 pages) and I'm only on like 140 but so far so good.

Over Labor Day I'm going to lake George Ny and camping out on an island for four days. Lots of boating cooking and laughs with friends. I'm going with three other couples. Can't wait. Won't have wifi or cell service there so I'll be off the grid for a few days.
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    lopezkaylopezkay member
    Your right the 2ww sucks. I'm not even there yet though. Anyway I've been reading The Pact by Jodi Picoult it's really good, about half way done.
    And no labor day plans. Probably working...
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    amos1417amos1417 member

    It's the worst part of it all!! I am not reading anything right now and we have BBQs to attend all weekend. Talking with friends and family should help keep my mind off the wait! Beta is Monday though, it's getting close!

    That's so awesome that you are going to Lake George! I live about an hour and a half south of there!  

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    riveridgionalriveridgional member
    edited September 2015
    It really is the worse and strange to me how time seems to fly by with all the appointments waiting to O but those other 2 weeks of waiting torture seem like a month!

    I'm finishing up Invisible by James Patterson, and it's a great distraction! It (so far at least) has no mention of babies or pregnancy so that's great!

    For Labor Day weekend, I'll actually probably be at the doctor every morning for monitoring. I do have a friend in town to meet another friend's baby and we all have plans together. I'm not sure yet how I'm going to feel about that yet. I'm jealous of your ability to unplug that weekend! My in-laws live on and own a working dude ranch in Colorado. There is no cell reception, and it makes going up there even more wonderful! Aaahhh...now I want to go back there!!
    Married to DH 10/6/12
    TTC since 5/14
    Unexplained with (controlled) hypothyroidism and suspected ovulatory dysfunction (but, I do ovulate on my own)
    Clomid 50 mg 3/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
    Clomid 50 mg + metformin 4/15 (unmonitored) - BFN 
    First RE appt. 5/15; Natural cycle 5/15 monitored with 2 mature follicles and Pregnyl Trigger (full dose) + prometrium - BFN
    6/15 HSG - clear tubes & normal uterus; great PCT test results
    TI - 100 mg Clomid + prometrium (AM & PM) + vaginal estrace (AM & PM) 6-7/15 (monitored) --> no additional response and thinned lining - BFN
    TI - Injectables (follistim + Gonal-F, Ganirelix, & 1/2 dose Pregnyl) + prometrium (AM & PM) 9/15 --> 3-7 mature follicles (3 definites and 4+ that could have matured due to trigger) @ O -->BFN + 5 large cysts
    BC for 2 weeks due to cysts
    TI - Injectables (Gonal-F, Ganirelix & full dose Pregnyl) + prometrium (AM & PM) 10/15 --> 1 mature follicle --> BFN 
    TI - Last attempt at injectables (Gonal-F, Ganirelix & 1/2 dose Pregnyl) + crinone (AM only) + vaginal estrace (AM & PM) 11/15 --> 3-4 mature follicles --> BFP!! 11/27/15 @ 13dpo (shockingly, actually waited until then to test)

    Beta #1 @ 16dpo (11/30/15) = 1,075
    Beta #2 @ 19dpo (12/3/15) = 3,150
    One baby: Saw heartbeat @ 5w5d (114 bpm; baby measuring 2.3mm)

    "Great Things are Happening"
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    Drove2uDrove2u member
    @lopezkay I love Jodi Picoult and have read many of her books but not that one. Sorry you're working. :-(

    @amos1417 omg!! So close. Have fun at the bbqs. I love lake George!! We go camping there every year over Labor Day.

    @riveridgional I think I've read one of JPs books but I forget which one. Sounds like a fun weekend!! No choice but to unplug. :-) no cell service. Lol.
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    AdorkablePixieAdorkablePixie member

    I started reading The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks while I was waiting for my IUI on Monday. I am only like three pages in and so far it's really good. I will probably read some more of it tonight.

    My weekend plans are busy. I am staying at my brother's tomorrow night because my dogs are getting groomed early Saturday morning and I don't have to get up as early if I stay over there. Then I am hanging out with my mom. Saturday DH and I are going to a Labor Day picnic at a friend's house with other friends and their family. On Monday we are going to a Renaissance Festival. It should be a fun and busy weekend! :)

    I want to go camping at a lake, that sounds like fun.

    Me: 31

    DH: 29, SA - Great

    Married: June 12,2011

    TTC #1: 1/2014

    Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

    Treatment: Clomid:  50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored

                      Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI  IUI #1 8/31/2015

    9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!
    Heartbeat 10/2/2015: 118bpm
    DS: 5/27/2016

    TTC# 2: 12/2017
    BFP: 4/20/2018
    EDD: 12/29/2018
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    mcarmouchemcarmouche member
    I am on day 2 of the 2ww! I had my first IUI on Tuesday and am praying for good news. On Labor Day I am on call (boo) but I plan to spend the day with my DH. I have a quite a few GREAT series over the past couple of years that I can recommend!!!

    1st- On Dublin Street Series by Samantha Young (https://www.ondublinstreet.com/p/on-dublin-street.html-- It is SO good! I got sucked in! I fell in love with the characters and their stories. 
    2nd- The Cocktail Series by Alice Clayton First book is called Wallbanger! (Reading order: https://aliceclayton.com/books/ and click on the tab that says The Cocktail Series) These books kept me laughing the whole time! 

    If anybody needs other book suggestions you can PM me, I have a ton!! I will be finding some new books to read during my 2ww!
    Praying for all of us to have our babies soon :-)
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    rachlee2010rachlee2010 member
    I just finished the Beachcombers by Nancy thayer..it was good a mindless read.  I love Jodi Picoult (well most of her books and I loved the Pact!!

    For Labor Day weekend we are going to the Jersey shore and the beach so that should be fun and distracting. Then my beta is Tuesday when we get back!
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    agriffin92013agriffin92013 member
    I'm reading Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter by Lisa Patton.  It's pretty good.  I'm about half way through it.

    For Labor day weekend we are taking our camper to the beach for the week for some well deserved relaxation :)
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    Whiggrrl65Whiggrrl65 member
    Hi everybody!!
    I'm just started the Outlander series. I'm very excited to finally start it.

    I'm actually in the car with DH and we are heading to VA Beach for the long weekend to visit his aunt and uncle. They are lovely and I'm excited to see them.
    My beta is Tuesday and I confess to having packed one HPT. Will probably test Sunday morning when I'm 12DPIUI.
    Good luck ladies!
      • TTC #1 since August 2014
      • currently on 5th medicated IUI cycle
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    rachlee2010rachlee2010 member
    @kmetcalfe77 My beta is also on tuesday and I am leaving tomorrow to go to the jersey shore..I don't think I"m gonna pack any HPT's with me though but I will test when I get home on monday I think
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    AdorkablePixieAdorkablePixie member
    @rachlee2010 and @kmetcalfe77 I hope you both get your bfps on Tuesday! :)

    I hope everyone has a great Labor Day weekend!

    Me: 31

    DH: 29, SA - Great

    Married: June 12,2011

    TTC #1: 1/2014

    Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

    Treatment: Clomid:  50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored

                      Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI  IUI #1 8/31/2015

    9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!
    Heartbeat 10/2/2015: 118bpm
    DS: 5/27/2016

    TTC# 2: 12/2017
    BFP: 4/20/2018
    EDD: 12/29/2018
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    emsmama15emsmama15 member
    Good luck @rachlee2010 and @kmetcalfe77.  I hope you both have great betas on Tuesday!

    I just read "The Husband's Secret."  It was pretty good.  I've also recently read "What Alice Forgot" and "The Girl on the Train."  Both were also good.

    I'm going to Chicago this weekend to watch my niece play volleyball for the U of Chicago team.  Should be fun.  Quick flight and I just love Chicago.  Hope everyone has a great weekend!!


    *** Child & current pregnancy mentioned ***
    Me - 41 (PCOS), Hubby - 43 (healthy)
    7/2013 - Sweet baby girl born (Clomid + TI)
    3/2014 - TTC #2, return to RE 7/2014
    12/2015: IVF #1 transferred two great looking embryos - BFP!
    First ultrasound: TWO beautiful little heartbeats!!
    Harmony: negative; level 2: babies look great and are boy/girl! :) 
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    rachlee2010rachlee2010 member
    @emsmama I loved all three of those books!!!  Do you have any other recommendations of books like those??  

    Have fun in chicago!
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    Drove2uDrove2u member
    The girl on the train is on my list and heard it was great!!
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    Drove2uDrove2u member
    I'll be without cell service for a while starting tonight. Can't wait to hear everyone's news when I get back!! FX for all of you from me!!!
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    AdorkablePixieAdorkablePixie member
    @Drove2u Have a good time!

    Me: 31

    DH: 29, SA - Great

    Married: June 12,2011

    TTC #1: 1/2014

    Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

    Treatment: Clomid:  50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored

                      Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI  IUI #1 8/31/2015

    9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!
    Heartbeat 10/2/2015: 118bpm
    DS: 5/27/2016

    TTC# 2: 12/2017
    BFP: 4/20/2018
    EDD: 12/29/2018
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    mskeenanmskeenan member
    I hope everyone has a great Labor Day weekend ! At least the holiday weekend will distract us somewhat :) im staying in town for the weekend but going to be hanging out with friends and catching up on Netflix ;)

    **BFP and loss warning**

    Me: 29
    DH: 29
    Us: Married Valentine's Day, 2015
    DH: No issues.
    Me: PCOS, unexplained infertility (whatever that means!!)
    June 2015 Medicated TI cycle: BFN
    July 2015:  Medicated TI cycle: BFN
    August 2015: IUI: BFP. Chemical pregnancy :(
    October 2015: IUI: BFN
    January 2016: Egg retrieval: 10 frozen embryos!
    March 2016: FET Cycle- 2 embryos transferred!: BFP !
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    emsmama15emsmama15 member
    @rachlee2010 - do you like James Patterson?  I like the Women's Murder Club series, if you haven't read those.  I also read "The Summer of Good Intentions" by Wendy Francis this summer.  Light, fast read.  Oh, and I also read Judy Blume's "In the Unlikely Event."  I just had to read it since I loved Judy Blume as a kid! Geez, as I look through my iBooks library, I've actually read a lot lately! :) 
    *** Child & current pregnancy mentioned ***
    Me - 41 (PCOS), Hubby - 43 (healthy)
    7/2013 - Sweet baby girl born (Clomid + TI)
    3/2014 - TTC #2, return to RE 7/2014
    12/2015: IVF #1 transferred two great looking embryos - BFP!
    First ultrasound: TWO beautiful little heartbeats!!
    Harmony: negative; level 2: babies look great and are boy/girl! :) 
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    AdorkablePixieAdorkablePixie member
    How was everyone's Labor Day Weekend? I stayed super busy visiting friends and family. It was a really good time, but went by way too fast!! Now I am away for work until Friday and already miss my DH. I had a hard time leaving this morning. I think partly because I was so tired. lol

    Me: 31

    DH: 29, SA - Great

    Married: June 12,2011

    TTC #1: 1/2014

    Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

    Treatment: Clomid:  50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored

                      Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI  IUI #1 8/31/2015

    9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!
    Heartbeat 10/2/2015: 118bpm
    DS: 5/27/2016

    TTC# 2: 12/2017
    BFP: 4/20/2018
    EDD: 12/29/2018
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    Drove2uDrove2u member
    I had an awesome weekend. Camped out on an island, water skied, tubed and swam a lot. So tired today at work too.
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    AdorkablePixieAdorkablePixie member
    I love the pictures!! Looks like you had a lot of fun. :)

    Me: 31

    DH: 29, SA - Great

    Married: June 12,2011

    TTC #1: 1/2014

    Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

    Treatment: Clomid:  50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored

                      Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI  IUI #1 8/31/2015

    9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!
    Heartbeat 10/2/2015: 118bpm
    DS: 5/27/2016

    TTC# 2: 12/2017
    BFP: 4/20/2018
    EDD: 12/29/2018
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    Drove2uDrove2u member
    Thanks @AdorkablePixie
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    ErikaMGErikaMG member
    I'm currently listening to A Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon (Book 2 of the Outlander Series) on Audible. I don't have much time to read anymore, so I listen to it while I'm working out. :)

    Over LD weekend we went to the pool twice, and to the NY Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo, NY. It was fun... I worked there every summer for 8 years as a harpist (until 2006). Still have quite a few friends there, so it was nice to see familiar faces. Good times!
    Me: 43, DH: 41
    DS b. 7/4/2011 via c/s
    TTC #2 since 1/2015
    8/2015 - "unexplained IF", started Levothyroxine
    9/27/15 - IUI #1 (unmedicated) - BFN
    10/26/15 - IUI #2 (100mg Clomid + Ovidrel) - BFN
    11/21/15 - IUI #3 (100mg Clomid + Ovidrel) - BFN
    12/18/15 - IUI #4 (100mg Clomid + Ovidrel) - BFN

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    AdorkablePixieAdorkablePixie member
    @ErikaMG I went to a renaissance festival too, but it was in MD.

    Me: 31

    DH: 29, SA - Great

    Married: June 12,2011

    TTC #1: 1/2014

    Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

    Treatment: Clomid:  50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored

                      Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI  IUI #1 8/31/2015

    9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!
    Heartbeat 10/2/2015: 118bpm
    DS: 5/27/2016

    TTC# 2: 12/2017
    BFP: 4/20/2018
    EDD: 12/29/2018
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