~*~* TTC Again Check-in 12.18.13 *~*~

ccam

Hi ladies!

Good luck to everyone cycling!!  Fingers crossed for you @carrera317, @Eve_Angelique, @kfdecarie, @Kissies and @LeoLauren!  (Hope I didn't leave anyone out or miss anything, just going by memory and updates!)

((Hugs)) @mdiblasi10 , @MoFree and to everyone else who needs them

This check-in is open to anyone that is part of the SAIF community and is currently TTC again, either on their own, or via injectibles, IUI, IVF, adoption, etc. Occasionally, I do a bit of clean up. If you have dropped off and would like to be added again, just comments and you'll be back in business

TTC again, even after successfully bringing home a LO (or multiple LOs) is a stressful process for all of us, and this group is meant to allow us the opportunity to provide support and suggestions to one another, and to receive the same in return.

A check-in will be posted every week. Please send me a PM or reply to the check-in post if you would like to be added to the group.  Each check-in will provide the opportunity for you to provide an update as to where you currently are in your TTC. 

QOTW: Do you prefer to shop on-line or in the store?

TTC, without meds, hoping for a wonderful "surprise!"

AKB090609- I had an us yesterday to check for cysts since I'm on cd48. The tech saw 'something', but of course couldn't tell me what. Waiting is hard. 

Byrne15 - TTC #3, no treatments this time. Just hoping for success the old fashioned way

Ducky719 – Many of you probably saw my post from last week that AF showed back up after 21 months of nada.  It kinda freaked DH a little bit and he wants to "hold off" on TTC until LO is a year.  It's only 2 months from now so not a big deal...just a little annoyed because I thought we were on the same page and we aren't.  I guess he see's AF's return as a way to be more aggressive with TTC efforts (since now we'll have an approximate idea of when O is).  I don't plan on pushing the issue with him if he's not comfortable.   

Cbubbles2 - currently TTC on own, FET in 2014

chiwifey -  IF may have kicked my booty back in Sept but I'm back and ready to fight to complete my little family  :!! (did we decide that this emoticon is a big muscle?)  I'm currently taking Chinese herbs, going for acu and praying for a miracle. Our second opinion consult is Jan. 30. 

Mayzie 15 - I'm pretty sure I missed my opportunity this month - but MH and I are so tired from sleep deprivation it just wasn't going to happen this month and we are okay with it - there is always next month. 

PappsMcGee - planning to go back to seek treatments when ready (FX for a surprise for you in the mean time!)

Robeano - No real update here, I've been feeling tired and feeling nauseous, so of course I'm wondering if I'm pregnant, gonna buy a test tomorrow to take. Although I'm sure I'm not, like every other time

 TTC, with treatments

BabyKsMommy  - We just got back from disneyland were I ovulated like I thought I would so we just did TI with clomid this cycle. Hoping for the best Christmas present ever!

Bellalou - Surgery on 12-20 to remove tied tube. FET process will start following cycle 

CAL416 - pending SA, b/w and SHG prior to IUI w/Clomid

carrera317 - The 2ww is in full swing. We transferred 2 day 5 frosties on Monday. Beta on the 26th. I think this is one of my worst 2ww. I am so anxious!  

ccam -  AF finally arrived on the 12/4/13, so I will go for bw on Christmas Eve and hopefully my cycle is regular this month.  I should start Lupron that night or Christmas night (yay Lupron for Christmas...) and then my transfer date will be set for January.

Dizzykates - Trying the old fashioned way planned IUI in June

Efhoping2010 - Hoping to cycle again in 2014   

Emwaiting - TTC #2, I have never checked in before.  We had to do IVF for #1 and we were lucky to have IVF work on the first try.  DS is almost 3 months and I am currently on day 4 of Provera.  I will start Clomid and Femara after AF arrives, monitor follicles and then do timed intercourse and see what happens.  Drs think our best chance for #2 is to try ASAP and we are sooo lucky DS is such a good baby!!!

Eve_Angelique -  Going in for BW in the morning, and I am not very hopeful. Been peeing on sticks and they are all BFNs. Thinking about my phone call tomorrow I am already almost crying.

fullfhope - Went this morning (12/19) for day 2 bloodwork and ultrasound. Barring any off levels, will be starting stims tonight for IVF cycle! Am feeling so many emotions already. Nervous about getting my hopes up, but want to have as positive an outlook as possible.

Hadams85 - 5 days into my 2WW. Had my first IUI last Thursday. Trying to wait oh so patiently for next week to test. No signs or symptoms yet, almost like nothing has happened.

Hopeful1981 - TTC #2, currently on CD34 waiting for AF to start so that I can embark on my IVF cycle.  I have endo and have been on Lupron since CD23.  Will be stimming with Follistim and Menopur. 

Kaf7 - Just waiting to start my suprefact and ASA on Saturday (12/21/13).

Kdfecarie - Still PUPO, no symptoms or any feelings, but at 3 weeks who expects much? just waiting and anxious as expected...
 
Kingme - Hoping for FET in July/Aug/Sept ((Huge hugs))

Kissies - beta is monday (12/23/13) been torn on when or if ill do hpt.

LeoLauren -  I've been peeing on sticks like crazy and they are all BFP!! Beta is on Friday. I don't know what I was thinking. These kids will be 17 months apart!! Omg!

mdiblasi10 -    IUI #3 was a BFN. We are on a break over the holidays and are planning a 4th IUI for January.

Mnerani - Super bummed after my CD14 u/s today. It showed that my two 15mm follies from CD12 were still at 15mm. So, no progression and my RE is abandoning the cycle. I'm confused about what he wants me to do next. He said that after I get my period at the end of this cycle, I should take Provera from CD 12 to 21 of my next cycle. He says we'll do that for the next THREE cycles. I've never heard of this before. He doesn't want to do ovulation meds (letrozole, injects, etc) because he thinks I'll overstimulate and right now "we just need to get my cycles regular."

MoFree -  I'm not sure when or what the next step is. I do know that the chances of conceiving without IVF w/ICSI are .00000001 so I don't even think in those terms. DH and I will discuss whether to use the two remaining frosties or to do a fresh cycle when I'm more in control of my emotions.

nycbride0707 - I go in Sat for one last check, and then hopefully everything looks good and transfer in Sunday, with beta 11/19. Been doing PIO since Tues, man I'm sore!

PennyLane26 - Grrr. I.hate.insurance. (or lack of it). So I got my period Sunday and was supposed to start pre-cycle testing on CD3. DH and I were quoted $2500 (we are OOP) for our FET cycle. I assumed pre-cycle testing would be covered since our clinic didn't include this cost at our consult. I was wrong.   This means our FET will be pushed back another month. Kind of disappointing, but we are taking it in stride. There's always something...

readyornot24 -   Transferred 3 5 day blasts yesterday (12/18/13). I have to say I feel crazy even saying that. My RE thought this would give us the best chance for 1, so we went for it. Now on to the 2 ww, and the anxiety sets in....

Rjade9 - I'd like to be added!  We have our appointment with our RE next Thursday to come up with a plan for our FET.  In the meantime we are not, not trying  

ON A BREAK, hoping to get back in the game soon

Alie05 - Currently on a break cycle

Bearfootz - hugs and healing coming your way TTC on hold until 2014, making great weight loss progress. You go girl! 

BFPs! Let's Celebrate

Sarabrn - Congrats! EDD 9/1/13. It's a girl!

Boxtonmom1014  - Congrats! Ultrasound 4/1 good luck lady

H0b0girl - Congrats! DD 11/7/13

KKDRAGONFLY - Expecting a baby boy.

Diego299 - Surprise BFP!!! Ultrasound shows twins, with perfect beating hearts!

Sweets11 - BFP, due in Feb. Congrats!

CallMeAl  - BFP, edd 2/26/14. We had a fetal echo appt on Tuesday which went really well. They are watching a cyst in DS's brain, but they said most resolve on their own. We'll get another look at it in about 7 more weeks

Mcgeeva - All looks good. They want me to pick my c-section date by the 31st when I go for my glucose test. I will do another scan as it gets closer to due date to check on the placenta acerta. Everything else seems to be textbook right now so I hope it stays that way. BP is staying down these days so no meds woopwoop. 

RoseHQ12 - 24 weeks & so happy to be at this point. GTT today & looks like I passed phew! SCH still lingers, it's my other "baby" at this point!

Imoverit – 23 weeks and feeling better from last week. Wow that was rough. Saw LO on Mon. Growing big and strong.

Wiscgirl95  - IVF cycle successful! beta #1 is 66

Mr.& Mrs. Woodtick -  I have my follow-up ultrasound tomorrow (12/19/13).

TJ1979 - 16 weeks today. Feeling better most of the time. My back is hurting REALLY badly, but other than that sometimes I forget I'm pregnant. Loving feeling deuce wiggling around in there!!

Cwhitaker27 - I'll be 11 weeks tomorrow. We told our families on Sunday at "our Thanksgiving".  I just told the doctors I work with today since I was off mon/tues sick and throwing up all day. They were/are very supportive so that's great!  We are telling the rest of our family and friends via our Christmas card next week. Overall still feeling very sick but happy to let the cat outta the bag mostly.

Babies are HERE!!!

queenbone - Congrats! 7/8/13, Baby girl is here!!!

Txwife9 - Congrats! EDD 7/24/13, It's a girl! Welcome Harper!

Chattycathy81 - Congrats, Twins! It's two boys! EDD 8/17/13

Nawlinsgrl - Congrats! Baby boy born 8/11!!!

L&R70707 - little girl born, 8/13!  Welcome!

E74 - Welcome sweet boys! Aidan Dennis and Ethan Dale. Weights 3 lbs,5 oz and 4lbs, 4oz.

SweetPy17 - Keira Grace was born on Sept 5 @ 6:08am via an emergency c-section weighing 8.4lbs and was 21 inches long.

OooCarrieB - Isobel Honor was born at 3:03pm 11/6 weighing 8lbs 11oz and 19 1/2 inches long.

Saraevh - Noah Christopher was born on December 3rd at 8:01am via c-section.  He was 7lb 7oz and 19.5" long! 

Cinciem - Wyatt Talbott S. was born on December 7th at 4pm, med free

ccam

No update, just waiting for bw on Christmas Eve.

QOTW:  I usually prefer to shop in the store so I can see things in person.  But I've been so busy and ended up doing about 90% of my Christmas shopping online!  I took advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and did really well!  I won't buy online if I can't get free shipping though.

hweise85

5 days into my 2WW. Had my first IUI last Thursday. Trying to wait oh so patiently for next week to test. No signs or symptoms yet, almost like nothing has happened.

I prefer to shop online during the holidays, I don't like fighting the crowds around the holiday season! Otherwise, I love going out and shopping in the stores!

mdiblasi10

Good thoughts and hugs to all who need them.

Update: IUI #3 was a BFN. We are on a break over the holidays and are planning a 4th IUI for January.

QOTW: I prefer to shop online for everything except clothes. I have to try stuff on and I have to see G's clothes in person before I buy them. 

mcgeeva

Good luck to everyone this month!

QOTW: online shopping all the way. Hate hate hate the malls. I work directly next to a huge one and it can take me 15 minutes to and hour for someone to let us turn out the front of our office building. Ugh..the holiday shoppers!!!

kaf7

Just waiting to start my suprefact and ASA on Saturday. QOTW: I pretty much only shop in store but with where we are living now there aren't very many stores so I may start doing more online.

Mr. & Mrs. Woodtick

UPDATE: I have my follow-up ultrasound tomorrow. QOTW: I usually like to go to the store, but this year I have been so busy that't it's been easier to do online.

PennyLane26

No update here! Still playing the waiting game.

QOTW: I buy almost everything online! Although I do like purchasing clothes in-store (J. Crew & Gap are my faves!) so that I can try them on or size them up for LO.

ccam

Everyone is updated!

KISSIES

Good luck to my fellow 2wwers and hugs to those that need them.
Update beta is monday been torn on when or if ill do hpt.
Qotw i prefer in store bc i like to see the item. If only i usually only buy if i can get free shipping.

boymomstrong

@kissies mine is monday too, good luck! No HPT here... Just waiting it out...

Still PUPO, no symptoms or any feelings, but at 3 weeks who expects much? just waiting and anxious as expected...

QOTD: i like on line best, i hate crowds , and LO loves to run around, so this is a good compromise...

LeoLauren

I've been peeing on sticks like crazy and they are all BFP!! Beta is on Friday. I don't know what I was thinking. These kids will be 17 months apart!! Omg!

Eve_Angelique

Update: Going in for BW in the morning, and I am not very hopeful. Been peeing on sticks and they are all BFNs. Thinking about my phone call tomorrow I am already almost crying.

QOTW: This year I've done a little of both, I love the ease of being able to shop late at night online after LO is sleeping. But there have been a few deals that I have had to go in store for. 

kaf7

Congrats @leolauren. Big hugs @eve_angelique

Robeano

No real update here, I've been feeling tired and feeling nauseous, so of course I'm wondering if I'm pregnant, gonna buy a test tomorrow to take. Although I'm sure I'm not, like every other time

QOTW: Eh, either or. I do both for Christmas. I actually prefer craft shows and unique places for gifts instead of huge malls.

imoverit

Good luck ladies. Hugs to Mofree, Eve, and Mdiblasi.

UPDATE: 23 weeks and feeling better from last week. Wow that was rough. Saw LO on Mon. Growing big and strong.

QOTW: exactly what ccam said.

PS. Ccam hope L feels better. Croup is no fun. Poor thing.

ccam

I'm so sorry @Eve_Angelique!  Hugs to you!!

Congrats @LeoLauren!! 

Everyone should be updated

mcgeeva

Congrats LeoLauren

readyornot24

Hi All, good luck to everyone! Update: Transferred 3 5 day blasts yesterday. I have to say I feel crazy even saying that. My RE thought this would give us the best chance for 1, so we went for it. Now on to the 2 ww, and the anxiety sets in.... Qotw: normally I like shopping at stores but this year it has been online all the way...

fullfhope

Good luck to everyone! I'd love to be added here! I know how valuable everyone's support is and will be. Went this morning (12/19) for day 2 bloodwork and ultrasound. Barring any off levels, will be starting stims tonight for IVF cycle! Am feeling so many emotions already. Nervous about getting my hopes up, but want to have as positive an outlook as possible.

ccam

Fingers crossed for you @readyornot24!!  Hoping the 2ww flies by!

Welcome @fullfhope!  And good luck this cycle

MoFree

So sorry @Eve_Angelique and @mdiblasi10. Even with a child and even when you are expecting the results, a BFN stings like a mofo.
I feel like I'm just going through the motions of parenting and working. On the surface I may seem fine but internally I'm numb. I am so looking forward to a little vacation in two weeks.
I'm not sure when or what the next step is. I do know that the chances of conceiving without IVF w/ICSI are .00000001 so I don't even think in those terms. DH and I will discuss whether to use the two remaining frosties or to do a fresh cycle when I'm more in control of my emotions.

QOTD: I don't do a lot of holiday shopping but what I did was on line. The rest of the year I like to shop in small, locally owned stores.

Mnerani

Super bummed after my CD14 u/s today. It showed that my two 15mm follies from CD12 were still at 15mm. So, no progression and my RE is abandoning the cycle. I shouldn't hold out hope that I might ovulate on my own if there was no growth in 2 days, right?

I'm confused about what he wants me to do next. He said that after I get my period at the end of this cycle, I should take Provera from CD 12 to 21 of my next cycle. He says we'll do that for the next THREE cycles. I've never heard of this before. Anyone else?

He doesn't want to do ovulation meds (letrozole, injects, etc) because he thinks I'll overstimulate and right now "we just need to get my cycles regular." But is that actually going to help me ovulate?? I need to call him tomorrow- I was too bummed out in his office today to really get all the information I need.

GL to everyone in the 2WW!

mcgeeva

good luck readyornot24 & fullfhope !

efhoping2010

Hoping to cycle again in 2014

QOTW:  I love love shopping online, but sometimes I think I buy too much because of the ease, especially with prime.

carrera317

Lots of mixed emotions for you ladies right now! Congrats and hugs to those who earned them.

UPDATE: The 2ww is in full swing. We transferred 2 day 5 frosties on Monday. Beta on the 26th. I think this is one of my worst 2ww. I am so anxious!

QOTD: I love retail therapy in the stores if it's early enough. I won't be there this weekend! Online is great too though, especially for the hard to buy for guys!