Weekly Check-In

ksgsmu

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names)  and State you are from

2.   How long have you been TTC? 

3.  Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww  when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc)

4.  How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)


QOTW:
Cold weather is here!  What is your favorite hot beverage to keep you warm?

ksgsmu

1. KSGSMU - Katy from Texas

2.   17 months ( 4 months since mc)

3.  8dpo... won't test until 14DPO so I can stop progesterone supps. Meeting with my RE on Friday to discuss our next steps.  Hopefully IUI will happen first of December! 

4.  I don't feel super hopeful this cycle.  I am ready to move on to the last IUI then IVF first of the year.  While it is possible for me to get pregnant naturally I just don't see it playing out that way. 


QOTW:
Cold weather is here!  What is your favorite hot beverage to keep you warm?
My favorite drink this time of year is a nonfat peppermint mocha!  Christmas in a cup!

PrivateOne

** warning *** m/c mentions

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from

PrivateOne in CT

2. How long have you been TTC?

Offically it has been a looooong 4 years without intervention.  However, 1st IVF cycle began a few months ago.

3. Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc)

I began m/c 1 week ago at 7w 0d.  I guess if you count that as a new cycle then I am on CD8.

4. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)

I don't feel very hopeful. If success were to happen it would be an all natural miracle for us right after m/c.  I will be monitoring with OPKs though and try to make it happen, but prolly have less than a nano chance for success.  Unfortunately, my clicnic slows/shuts down during the holdiay time period in order to clean the lab, etc.  Realistically my cycle won't hit the shutdown and start up dates, so it'll be in the new year when we'll be able to do next IVF cycle.  Sooooooo, here's to trying the good ole fashioned way


QOTW:
Cold weather is here! What is your favorite hot beverage to keep you warm?

Definitely white hot chocolate with whipped cream, YUM

BeckyP005

@ksgsmu yay for December IUI! That is just around the corner

@PrivateOne I hope the months quickly fly by...big hugs

1.Becky from Pittsburgh

2. 2.5 yrs not cycling was just in a limbo phase

3. Started Lupron today. Jeez...you would of thought I had to have major surgery as I stared at that teeny tiny needle for 20 minutes Of course no big deal after it was done.

4. I am going to start being positive. We all know DE is not always the ticket but I can't have any more negative thoughts. I need to be hopeful.

QOTW: Hot chocolate with whipped cream and it HAS to be made with milk...no water!!

PrivateOne

Thanks @BeckyP005! Yay for shot day 1. I was the same with my first shot, but over the days I got faster and faster as I didn't need to talk myself into doing it.  Wishing you all the success in the world with your donor cycle.  

@ksgsmu Here's hoping your Dec IUI is successful too!!! FX for you. If not, we'll be IVF cycling together next year 

jchickiem

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names)  and State you are from: Jennifer from Texas

2.   How long have you been TTC?  TTC #2 since October 2012--with one MC thrown in the mix.

3.  Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww  when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) I am 5 DPO

4.  How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) I am hopeful about this cycle. I'm hoping for the elusive, mythical BFP following a HSG.


QOTW:
Cold weather is here!  What is your favorite hot beverage to keep you warm? Coffee

CheezeFace

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names)  and State you are from

Cheezeface - from Alaska

2.   How long have you been TTC?  

Actively TTC #2 for a few months

3.  Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww  when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc)

Getting shot of Ovidrel today.  Follicular study on the 18th.

4.  How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)

I'm feeling really anxious.  No real reason why…just general anxiety.


QOTW:
Cold weather is here!  What is your favorite hot beverage to keep you warm?

Coffee.  I don't go anywhere without coffee.

Sunni01

@PrivateOne- keep thinking positive
@beckyp005- glad you are moving along now
@ksgsmu- we maybe cycle buddies

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from. Sunni01, So Cal

2. How long have you been TTC? TTC #1 Officially, 1 1/2 yrs w/ o intervention

3. Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) Waiting to O. Since last m/c, body is not back to normal yet.

4. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) IDK yet
QOTW: Cold weather is here! What is your favorite hot beverage to keep you warm? My own, Chai Tea w/ a little soy milk.

KateLouise

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names)  and State you are from Kate from NZ

2.   How long have you been TTC?  This is our 3rd cycle

3.  Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww  when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) In the 2WW ugh

4.  How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) Not very hopeful. Think maybe we didn't time sex too soon, and am wondering how short this cycle will be as I feel like I ovulated late, and if my period is only 25-26 days like it has been the last two cycles, then there's something weird going on with my luteal phase.


QOTW:
Cold weather is here!  What is your favorite hot beverage to keep you warm? Hot Chocolate, not too sweet. With marshmallows.

latershrader

@beckyp005 I am wishing so much luck! And good luck with those needles! @ksgsmu all the luck in the world to you too! Everything is crossed for both of you!

1.) soontobeshrader, Virginia

2.) Just over a year.

3.) Just finished my last dose of Provera...CD1 soon I hope! Longest cycle ever at 70 days!

4.) I'm mad at my body for putting me through this. Wasting valuable time. But we'll make up as soon as AF comes. Who ever thought they'd be happy to have AF come??

QOTW: I love a good Gingerbread Latte!

PrivateOne

Thanks for all the shout outs everyone.  Your well wishes and kind words are much appreciated!

Good luck to everyone in your various stages in cycling.  May we all remain calm, peaceful, and positive.  Here's to each of us finding success very soon!

hooligans4

1. Liz from Long Island.

2. 11 months of active trying( MC in march)

3. I should be in my 2ww but apparently you need to have sex to get pregnant. And since that didn't happen in my FW I am just waiting out AF on the 24th.

4. This cycle is a wash. My husband has no interest in sex lately. He has never had a strong sex drive and you add in his ED and that is what I'm dealing with. I tried to get him in the mood all last week and I got nothing.

QOTW: I love hot chocolate with frozen cool whip on top. Mmmm I want some now.

BeckyP005

@hooligans4 MH never had a strong sex drive either. He still doesnt It made ttc very hard before we moved to DE. Hugs...

mindaa

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from. 

mindaa, Phoenix

2. How long have you been TTC? TTC #1 almost 2 yrs, no intervention (first year was more like NTNP)

3. Where are you in your cycle? Anticipating AF any day.... I'm totally grouchy, tired and hungry, so I know she's close!

4. How do you feel about this cycle? 

Not very hopeful, being so PMS-y! But this month I'm kinda "over it", thankfully, since I know December will be rough. DH and I are finally getting some basic testing done this month, so I look forward to whatever information we get from that. 

QOTW:  All of the above! Spiced wine and chai lattes might be at the top. 

Maelien

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from. 

Maelien - From Washington

2. How long have you been TTC? 

TTC#2 for about a year

3. Where are you in your cycle? 

Day 9 of a medicated cycle.  Follicular study on the 18th and possibly on the 19th.

4. How do you feel about this cycle? 

Much more hopeful than last month but still feeling busy and finding scheduling conflicts with doctor appointments. 

QOTW:  

BLACK COFFEE.  That's all I need.

ClaireHuxtable

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names)  and State you are from?

ClaireHuxtable - Georgia by way of California

2.   How long have you been TTC?  

Only recently started actively trying - since October

3.  Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww  when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc)
+OPK yesterday (11/13), so most likely O'd today. So ground zero. haha

4.  How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)

Not great.  I was thinking that I O'd much earlier in this cycle and was quite surprised to learn that I O'd on CD 20.  My cycle is generally 26 - 28 days, so I'm hoping against hope that my cycle is extended.  Really, really bummed though. 

QOTW: Cold weather is here!  What is your favorite hot beverage to keep you warm?

Hot chocolate w/ Kahlua. Yum.

rubysi

1.Ruby from Oregon

2.Depends how you count... 9 years not actively trying not preventing. 

3. Still waiting for first af after mc... ugh the wait is killing me. I have felt like it is coming for about 2 weeks. I fear I have lost my nice regular cycles. I hope it doesn't revert to my highly irregular cyles of my youth.

4.No hopes really. DH and I have not been preventing because the DR said the wait is for dating purposes. But I think it is highly unlikely I will get a bfp without some sort of intervention. I don't have another 9 years. I have my next Dr appointment a week from Monday. I just got my thermometer and started getting in the habit of charting (this is something I have never done before). I have also got a descent supply opk and hpt's for the next cycle.


QOTW:
Hot chocolate from the Patisse Patiseri because it is usually accompanied by a pastery. Mmm... :x

czarmom

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names)  and State you are from: 

czarmom - NJ

2.   How long have you been TTC? 

since July 2013, had a mmc in October, TTC again this month

3.  Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww  when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) 

CD14 - got a positive OPK today

4.  How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
I feel positively guarded - hoping for a BFP and a sticky bean

QOTW:
Cold weather is here!  What is your favorite hot beverage to keep you warm?
Skinny Minty from Starbucks...love them!

ksgsmu

@rubysi
Hang in there I know how frustrating it is to wait on your first period after MC... Good luck on the charting it really helped me after my loss figure out when I was ovulating... it was a mess for 3 months then it all magically went back to normal.

Lena76

1. Angie from Louisiana
2. TTC #2 for 17 months. 2 miscarriages.
3. CD2
4. Still pretty bummed last month wasn't "the month"

It's in the 70's here so I'm still drinking iced drinks!

ArtsyMe

1. Susana from Florida

2. TTC #1 for first time

3. CD 7 waiting for O

4. Feeling nervous and hopeful - mostly hopeful

We were in the 80s this past weekend...it may be a while until I can call it cold/Winter around here.  However, I do enjoy a nice cup of dandelion and milk thistle tea.

on42

1. Sarah from Washington

2. TTC #1 for 1 year

3. CD 21, waiting to O (!!!! grr)

4. Feeling very frustrated and very hopeless

I love coffee with organic canned coconut milk!

jaco0207

1. Christina from Minnesota

2. TTC #1 for first time, since 02/13

3. OD-5. First month on clomid (50mg), and first time trying IUI (if all goes according to plan).My first ultrasound is in 2 days!

4. Hopeful - excited - nervous - and a little guarded. Not looking forward to the next 2ww, as I know it will be especially tough after the clomid and IUI. 

I love a good hot of strong coffee or a good green tea. 

ClaireHuxtable

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names)  and State you are from

ClaireH - GA, by way of California

2.   How long have you been TTC?  

Just really started.  Had a miscarriage in July.

3.  Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww  when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc)

CD 25/ 5dpo

4.  How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)

Not confident.  Actually expected AF any day now.  I ovulated a week later than I initially thought I did, so it's been a really disappointing cycle.  I'm just waiting for my new insurance to kick in so I can get the ball really rolling.

QOTW:
Cold weather is here!  What is your favorite hot beverage to keep you warm?

Chai Tea Latte - extra hot!