Weekly Check-In

ksgsmu

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years ladies!  This week I am posting a bit early due to the Holiday's. 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.  Experiencing any weird  "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

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


QOTW:
Do you believe in making New Years resolutions?

ksgsmu

1. Katy from Texas

2.   18 months ( 5 since mc)

3.  CD 6... This is my last natural cycle before IVF.  I have a hysteroscopy tomorrow and a mock transfer coming up. 

4.  nope

5.  Of course I am praying for that miracle BFP before IVF... doubtful it will happen but I guess it is possible.


QOTW:
Do you believe in making New Years resolutions? I believe in making goals with tangible outcomes. 

Sunni01

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



3. Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc). Cycle cancelled due to only one follicle growth. Never had just one.



4. Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww? Nope. Just waiting for meds to leave system to ovulate and start over.



5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc). Mixed. RE is also a friend and says she didn't want me to waste my $ on just one follicle, when I usually have 3-4.



QOTW: Do you believe in making New Years resolutions? Sometimes.

on42

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

Sarah, Washington State

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

4DPO. TWW. Not sure when I will test - going to try to wait until 12 DPO as my LP is generally 12 days.

Experiencing any weird  "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

Just super sore ( . )( . ), which is normal after I O.

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

Uncertain on when I O'd, timing, etc. Cautiously hopeful. Looking forward to a more monitored cycle in early January.

QOTW:
Do you believe in making New Years resolutions?

I make attainable goals every year, and review them at the end of each year. Resolutions are unfair.

czarmom

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

czarmom - NJ

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

In the 2ww - cycle day 25 - DPO ??? I really don't know anymore

Experiencing any weird  "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

I'm acting like an emotional psycho

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

If you haven't realized already, I'm insane this cycle.   While I believe that is perhaps a good raging hormone sign (?), the multiple BFN's I've gotten have made me in a low mood

QOTW:
Do you believe in making New Years resolutions?

Yes and every year I make the same one - get skinnier

BeckyP005

@czarmom that is my unrealistic goal I don't make any because I always break them. It would have to realistic and not so crazy. I didn't put too much thought into this yet.

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?  4 cycles

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

4.  Experiencing any weird  "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww? NA

5.  How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) Am in a slightly strange situation (Other Catholics might understand). DH and I never married in the church. We are getting our marriage blessed next month. I would like to abstain until then, but that would mean letting this cycle go past. So A tough decision that I'm still thinking through.

QOTW:
Do you believe in making New Years resolutions? No. I don't believe in waiting for a particular day of the year to make a positive change. Also I think NYRs are setting yourself up for failure at what, to me, is a lovely time of hope and renewal.

I do other things like between Christmas and New Year, I declutter and clean the house, and I reflect on the positives of the previous year and how to build on those. With the focus on, "starting as you mean to go on." rather than setting "goals"

ksgsmu

@Sunni01 sorry for your cancelled cycle... I had that happen to me earlier int he year and I was so upset.  FX for a better cycle next time!

BeckyP005

@Sunni01 I missed this. I am so sorry about your cycle getting canceled. It stinks. Big hugs

HeathernSteven

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

 heather from NJ

2. How long have you been TTC?

 2.5 years

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

waiting to test cd37 9dpo

4. Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

Yes this weird vibration in my groin area its funny and disturbing LOL

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

Mixed was doing great BD every other day but it took so long to O we were gettig tired, but we BD on O so its possible!


QOTW:
Do you believe in making New Years resolutions?

I have only made 1 that I ever kept and that was to never make another resolution

Happy holidays Ladies!

heathereb23

1. Heather from NY

2. We just started, this is cycle 1

3. 2WW and this is torture, does it get easier?

4. Sore boobs, weird crampy twinges here and there, some nausea out of the blue this morning while I was driving to work...probably all in my head because I'm looking for it.

5. Hopeful but not holding my breath, since this is my first cycle off BC and not sure if AF will come back on normal schedule. I assume I O'd but don't know for sure, didnt get my OPKs in time. Thinking about buying a fertility monitor, don't want to waste any time.

QOTW:
No, they always get broken so why set yourself up for the guilt?

Samuelismomma

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from? Samuelismomma/Sally, Indiana 2. How long have you been TTC? 7 months 3. Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) 4dpo? Counted day of trigger shot as 1st day of O 4. Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww? Not really but having sinus issues and really tired! 5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) anxious and cautiously optimistic...hcg still showed when I poas ..so have to test it out! QOTW: Do you believe in making New Years resolutions? Not really I feel they set up some ppl to fail....

mccall0113

Stacey from NY
I'm in the 2WW from a FET on 12/20. I have tons of phantom symptoms already. Lol. Very optimistic this is out turn. Resolution: relax and drink less coffee!

archi35

1. Archi, New York City
2. 3 Months for real (7 off pill)
3. "Fertile Window" starting ovulation testing kit tonight!
4.  I did experiance phantom symptoms last month during 2ww - odd cramps and nasuea
5.  Hopeful but also I feel sorta like its not going to work and I'm already planning further testing/discussion with OB/GYN for January.

QOTW:
I do believe in resolutions but haven't decided yet!

ClaireHuxtable

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

ClaireH here, from GA - by way of CA.

2.   How long have you been TTC?  

This is our 3rd cycle after m/c July/ D&C in August.

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

2ww - CD 25/6dpo.  I don't think I'm planning on testing this cycle.  If I do, it won't be unti Jan. 7th.

4.  Experiencing any weird  "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

Nothing.  Right now, today, it's a vacuum. 

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

Starting out this cycle, I was really hopeful.  After getting CHs on FF, I just realized that we missed a bunch of days during my FW and now, I'm not hopeful at all.  Really kind of bummed about it.  I'm supposed to start testing with my RE in January and am now unexpectedly really nervous and scared about testing.  Weird. 

QOTW: Do you believe in making New Years resolutions?

I do.  I also believe in making daily/weekly/monthly resolutions.  We can change our lives for the better at any time!

mrs.chaiffetz

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names)  and State you are from: MrsChaiffetz - Michelle - Cleveland OH

2.   How long have you been TTC?  since 10/31/2009

3.  Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww  when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) - Trigger 12/25

4.  Experiencing any weird  "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?  I get every symptom known to man  LOL

5.  How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)  I had my HSG 12/16 so I am hopeful that maybe clean tubes will help with a BFP


QOTW:
Do you believe in making New Years resolutions?  I do.  It is always the same one -- Be Healthier

OutdoorGirl10

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names)  and State you are from
    OutdoorGirl10, IL

2.   How long have you been TTC? 
     On & Off for 8 years

3.  Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww  when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc)
     2WW with first IVF. Beta test on 12/30.

4.  Experiencing any weird  "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
    Sore boobs and crampy/gas pains.

5.  How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
     really hopeful but trying to temper my excitement. Focusing on work and projects around the house.

QOTW:  Do you believe in making New Years resolutions?
   Yes, I write them down and look at them throughout the year and see how I'm doing

Lady2010

@Sunni01 - so sorry to hear your cycle was cancelled.  hugs

All those in 2ww - hope it flies by!!

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

Meghan from Boston

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

8 days post 5dt (first IVF), I think 13dpo (counting ovul as day of retrieval).  I am trying hard to wait until my blood test on the 30th; I am hoping I don't breakdown over the weekend and POAS!

Experiencing any weird  "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

I started to feel a LOT better on Fri of last week and feel like I am almost back to normal post all the hormones and bloating and cramping from the stims and ER.  I am not really sleeping well - but that is normal for me - especially when I am anxious!  Last 2 - 3 days have started having some light / random spotting - which I tend to get a couple days before AF...so no idea what is happening - if it is AF, implantation, side effect from the Crinone suppositories or just all in my head!

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

Cautiously optimistic and very anxious

QOTW:
Do you believe in making New Years resolutions?

Not really...

latershrader

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

Leanna from Virginia

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

Not sure if/when I ovulated. But CD 34 and I've started provera. All tests were BFN, so on to the next!

Experiencing any weird  "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

None. Except today I've had some odd cramping, probably from the Provera.

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

Nothing. Just waiting to get to the next cycle...

QOTW:
Do you believe in making New Years resolutions?

I usually try to do the usual "get healthy" stuff. We're planning on getting back on the wagon of healthy/clean eating.