Weekly Check-In

ksgsmu

This check in is for anyone on the board.  There is a new check in for ladies over 40 but you are welcome to post both places if you want.  Please intro on the main board before checkin in so we can "meet" you!

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:
What is your favorite holiday movie?

ksgsmu

1. ksgsmu  Katy form Texas

2.   18 months ( 5 months since MC)

3.  2dpiui... Had 4 follies and man my ovulation pain was pretty brutal but I am so happy this was a good cycle.  Finally found the right meds!

4.  How do you feel about this cycle? I feel hopeful...haven't felt that way in a long time.  Even if this cycle doesn't work I am thrilled with how my body finally responded and now we are actual candidates for IVF which no one wants to do, but at least now it is an option for us.


QOTW:
What is your favorite holiday movie? Christmas Vacation!!!  I can watch it over and over every year.... it never stops being funny!

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 

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

4.  How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) Not feeling very positive this cycle. I didn't temp during the whole week of Thanksgiving though I know I need to proceed with more testing, I'd like to wait until after the holiday season is over.  I had the realization over Thanksgiving that my aunt has 6 years between her two kids.  If that's the case for me, I won't have another child until 2017.  This could potentially take much longer than I had hoped.  I just need to chill.


QOTW:
What is your favorite holiday movie? White Christmas

on42

Yay! I love these!

1. Sarah, Washington

2. 6 months since the miscarriage; many months prior to that "not preventing"

3.  TWW, 13 DPO. Didn't test today. Tested last night and it was negative. Probably won't test now unless AF doesn't show by Friday.

4.  If AF is going to arrive, I'd like her to arrive so that we can start the next cycle and finish our testing. I'm feeling neutral today, which is better than the negative I've been feeling the last couple days. 


QOTW:
What is your favorite holiday movie?

Elf, with Will Ferrell. But, if we're going CLASSIC, I really love the "animated"/claymation Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer movies, with the misfits.

latershrader

1. Soontobeshrader or Leanna, Virginia

2. 13 months.

3.  Waiting to O...hopefully!

4.  I'm not sure why, but I'm slightly optimistic this month. I feel like maybe the provera kick started my cycles? And the intimacy w/ DH has been great lately. He started a new job and we have been commuting to work together. I am loving the extra time we are getting to spend together lately which makes BD that much more fun!


QOTW:
What is your favorite holiday movie? 
I love Elf, it's in my top 5. But my family goes nuts when The Sound of Music comes on. Even though it's not a holiday movie, they always put it on this time of year. However, I'm not optimistic about that Carrie Underwood version I've seen advertised lately.

latershrader

@ksgsmu - SO exciting about the IUI! Can't wait to hear about your beta!

ksgsmu

soontobeshrader  and I agree with you about the new Sound of Music.... I will watch but NOTHING can replace the classic so why bother trying!? Also I like Carrie Underwood but I am afraid her version of Maria will make me dislike her!

gscoville

1.  From BC, Canada

2.  15 months total, 10 months since my ectopic loss in January 

3.  7 DPO, will maybe test middle of next week

4.  I'm slightly hopeful, this is my first cycle on Clomid and a huge improvement for me has been that I haven't been spotting - like, at all.  I usually start spotting around 1-2 DPO and continue for two weeks until my period, meaning most cycles I only have 5-6 days of no bleeding at all.  So far I'm 2 weeks without a spot and I'm thrilled!  I certainly don't think that's a sign of impending pregnancy or anything, but it's just such a relief to not be bleeding every day. 


QOTW:  I've always loved the movie One Magic Christmas with Mary Steenbergen, as well as How the Grinch Stole Christmas (both the cartoon and the Jim Carrey movie)

archi35

Archi, NYC

Trying for just a few months - irregular cycles post-bcp so not super sure how many months have been viable

8 - 11 dpo depending - irregular temps but seemingly reliable CM

Waiting to test until 12 - 15 dpo minimum now, but feeling very PMS-y and pre-AF.  So getting more dejected about this cycle by the day.... Cried for a short while today about something random so probs down for the count.

My fave Holiday movie: Christmas Vacation - Hubby fave movie: Elf - so we watch both! :-D

kindershlitz

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

2.   How long have you been TTC?  TTC#2 since August 2013

3.  Where are you in your cycle? AF is here 

4.  How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) Not so good.  My O is looking like the same time as being away for a family holiday weekend (no privacy) and guests at our house.  We'll try early/late I guess.

QOTW:
What is your favorite holiday movie? Another Elf fan

Sunni01

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

2. How long have you been TTC? Too looooooong. Actively trying now for 1 1/2 yrs.

3. Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) waiting for cd21 blood test. Which is on Saturday, so will go in on Friday.

4. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) no feelings yet. After my last IUI, AF showed 5 days late then showed again 11 days later. Dr. thinks my body was still expelling m/c. Who knows. I'm just so confused at the moment.

QOTW: What is your favorite holiday movie? Don't have a fav, but I like White Christmas

candishane

1. Candi from Texas 2. Since October 2012 3. CD 9 took Clomid CD 3-7, Follistim today and U/S on Friday. Possible IUI Sunday. 4. Cautiously hopeful QOTW: Charlie Brown's Christmas .... I know it's a cartoon

rubysi

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

Ruby from Oregon

2.   How long have you been TTC?  2 months post mc. 

9 years not preventing
3.  Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww  when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) About to O should test 12/20
4.  How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
I am allowing myself to be hopeful. 

QOTW:
What is your favorite holiday movie?

BeckyP005

@ksgsmu, @amlrunner, @on42 and @gscoville good luck to you all!!

1. Becky from Pittsburgh

2. 2.5 yrs

3. Waiting for another donor

4.

QOTW: Not sure I have one favorite! Frosty the Snowman and Christmas Vacation. I totally agree that Carrie is going to ruin Sound of Music!! @rubysi that movie was hilarious

domsgirl1

Michelle from Florida.  TTC since Feb 12.  CD13. + opk so.waiting to ovulate.  Feeling good about this cycle, just starting seeing an RE. Hsg normal now waiting for CD21 bloodwork

Mrsbabyhopes

1. Amy from Dallas, TX 2. 25 mos. 3. 2ww, testing 12/11/13 4. I'm feeling pessimistic because I drank over Thanksgiving and at a networking happy hour tonight. This is my 3rd Clomid cycle. 5. Can someone tell me how to do a hard return?

PrivateOne

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

PrivateOne - CT

2. How long have you been TTC? 2 months post mc.

4 years not preventing

3. Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc)
 Not to sure. Waiting for 1st AF after last months miscarriage

4. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
0% hopeful.  Getting very anxious and depressed with the waiting game I'm playing right now.

QOTW: What is your favorite holiday movie?
Not sure I have one.  Love Actually is a top one though.

PrivateOne

Mrsbabyhopes said:

1. Amy from Dallas, TX 2. 25 mos. 3. 2ww, testing 12/11/13 4. I'm feeling pessimistic because I drank over Thanksgiving and at a networking happy hour tonight. This is my 3rd Clomid cycle. 5. Can someone tell me how to do a hard return?

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owlprof

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

owlprof from Texas

2.   How long have you been TTC? 

I did the math last week and have already forgotten -- maybe 35 months?

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

Did day 3 testing this cycle...am now somewhere between that and the start of my next cycle

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

No chance -- I have been too bummed out about work and other things to even think of trying naturally.  On to IVF #2 next cycle.


QOTW:
What is your favorite holiday movie?

Love Actually

Lady2010

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

Lady2010 from Boston

2.   How long have you been TTC? 

Since Mar 2012

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

Day 7.  Going back for labs and u/s Day 8. 

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

Cautiously optimistic.  It is our first IVF so am hopeful it will work but none of my friends have had success on their first IVF - though I am sure it happens.  I just don't want to be crushed if it doesn't work.

Samuelismomma

1. Samuelismomma ( Sally) from Indiana 2. 6 months with two losses 3. 1st day of cycle..so will be doing testing with re and monitored clomid cycle my first..and hsg.. 4. Hoping clomid helps and feeling a little optimistic and overwhelmed...he does think the problems lies somewhere in the ovulation process...get pregnant they don't stick... Favorite movie: it's a wonderful life....and Christmas vacation

ksgsmu

@Lady2010

Good luck with your IVF cycle!  Keep us posted!

PrivateOne

@Lady2010 - I have two friends who both got BFP and carried to full term with their 1st IVF. Both late 30's at the time. Good luck to you!!

ClaireHuxtable

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

Hola.  ClaireH here in Georgia by way of California. 

2.   How long have you been TTC?  

Actively 3 cycles after m/c in July.

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

I'm on CD 5 - and I'm just waiting to O.

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

Not sure how I feel about this cycle - still to early to read or get a feel.  My last cycle was so wonky, it  will be really interesting to see how this shakes out. 

QOTW: What is your favorite holiday movie?

I have no idea - my go-to is A Christmas Story,  But that's lame-o.

Lady2010

Thanks Ladies!  @PrivateOne - that is great!! Definitely gives me more hope.  Will know more tomorrow when I go in for D8 u/s and labs.  Hoping my follicles are growing!!!

Wishing everyone lots of good luck and brief stays here!

archi35

Just got a weird AF - tmi: brownish and seems to be mixed with clear.  I don't really know the definition of "light" as mine is usually here or not.

Any point in still testing? :-?