Weekly Check-In

ksgsmu

Happy Wednesday Ladies!   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 checking 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:
 If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

ksgsmu

1. katy from texas

2.  ugh to freakin long... will be 2 years in April

3. I have no freaking clue where I am in my cycle... my IVF cycle was cancelled due to no response. My e2 levels are on the ground and basically my ovaries don't want to play.  I probably won't ovulate at all this month.

4.  n/a

5. honestly I didn't have much hope for this IVF cycle.... just a feeling based on countless failed cycles really.  I just knew.  It really sucks but we are weighing our options.  We don't have the money to keep pouring out on wasted IUI and IVF cycles.  I have a serious egg quantity and quality issue and I don't think my eggs are going to be much of an option going forward.  We are researching donor eggs and embryos.  We have prepared ourselves for this possibility so we have had time to accept it.  I just want to be a mother. 


QOTW:
 If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

on42

Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from:
Sarah, Washington

2. How long have you been TTC?
For this round, 8 cycles

3. Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww when will you test? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc.)
TWW, 7dpo/IUI; I'm still testing out my trigger (8dpt), and as much as I would like to say I'm waiting until 14dpo, we all know that's not going to happen. I'm going to keep testing out the trigger until I either get a BFP, or a BFN. (Triggers feed the POAS addict.)

4. Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
I had yesterday what looks like a nice implantation dip on my FF chart. This morning I was unusually emotional. I had a bit of cramping at lunch. But no, nothing significant. And no tender boobies, which is abnormal for me after O'ing. This is the most regulated cycle I've ever had, thanks to the letrozole and hCG shot, I am sure.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc.?)
I am super hopeful about this cycle. We had an excellent semen analysis pre-wash that got better post-wash, with speed and forward prog at 4 and motility at 90%, two (TWO!) mature follicles, and great timing.

QOTW: If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?
There are so many place that I would like to visit: Paris and French Polynesia, are on the top of the list.

HeathernSteven

Heather, NJ, waiting to O, getting tired of BDing.....I would love to go on Safari in Africa, that is my #1.

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heathereb23

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names)  and State
Heather, NY

2. How long have you been TTC?
Today is CD1 of our 3rd cycle

3. Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww  when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc)
Waiting to O. Will start up my CBEFM/OPK routine next week. Not planning to give my husband any details as it caused anxiety and performance issues last month. I really hope this approach works.

4. Experiencing any weird  "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
I notice lots of things I wouldn't have noticed before TTC, but obviously it's all in my head.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
Hopeful at the moment, my answer may change next week!

QOTW: If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?
We are trying to plan our honeymoon right now, and don't want to overspend because we're also looking to buy a house this year. Something about Fiji makes me wish we could go there. Realistically, it will be somewhere in the Caribbean.

BeckyP005

@ksgsmu {{hugs}}
@on42 FX for you!!
@JimBobCooter gl!

1. Becky from Pittsburgh

2. started with RE 4/11

3. The one donor will didn't choose from last cycle is available and we have another couple to share so this is happening sooner than we thought! Hopefully transfer in March.

4. N/A

5. Not thinking about it.

QOTW: How can I only pick one place!! Africa...for now

Davie813

@BeckyP005, great news!!

1. Davie813, Chicago

2. First cycle actively TTC, waiting for cycle to regulate since ~October

3. 2WW

4. Not really...

5. Moderately optimistic. We timed it well, at least: sex every day during FW (except Wednesday--"hump day," as DH pointed out.) Still, not really sure what my body's doing, yet.

6. Hmmm...Africa, like a lot of you ladies, but I've also always wanted to go to India.

latershrader

@BeckyP005: So excited for you! 

@ksgsmu: I'm sorry things aren't going well. Big hugs!

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

2.   How long have you been TTC?  
14 months
3.  Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww  when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc)

Waiting to O. First time BBT & charting. I'm all over the map. But I'm pretty sure it'll be any day now.

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

N/A

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

I'm hopeful. But not overly so...


QOTW:
 If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

I would go back to Germany, visit the places I used to live as an Army brat. Then on to the the rest of Europe. I really want to go to Paris!

PrivateOne

Good Luck to all the check - ins !!

@ksgsmu - I'm sorry to hear you got cancelled. Sending positive energy your way

@BeckyP005 - Yay! Seems like you'll be back at it soon. BTW, have you ever heard of https://myeggbank.com/? A friend I met recently has decided donor eggs are her best option and she will be using them soon.I do know that they only work with specific centers around the country, so I am not sure if yours is one of them. It is supposed to be less expensive and faster as you don't have to synch up with a donor since eggs are frozen. If I'm suggesting something that isn't right for you just tell me to keep quiet Just wanted to pass on some possibly helpful info if I could.

1. PrivateOne - CT

2. With REs since 2012, but really since 2009

3. BCP prep for IVF #2

4. N/A

5. I'm trying to be the eternal optimist..I is hard though

QOTW: I love Europe! Haven't been to Paris or Italy yet, so they are tops on the list. Also, Australia/New Zealand, but that's soooo far away.

Lady2010

Good luck to all of you ladies here!

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names)  and State you are from
Lady2010, Boston

2.   How long have you been TTC?  
Mar 2012

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

Day 21.  I guess 2WW since we are trying on our own this month.  Just had b/w to ensure I ovulated, waiting for call back from RE to confirm and then will start Vivelle patches until AF arrives.  If no AF by next Sat, will take HPT.

4.  Experiencing any weird  "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
Not really - I have been working out this cycle to try to lose some weight from prior 6 mos of treatments - and the numbers are finally starting to go down.  I was super nauseous on a flight last night - but it was a small plane and it was very windy as we were landing - so I am chalking it up to that.

5.  How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
Trying to be optimistic but it is hard.

QOTW:
 If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Hard to pin it to 1 place... my top 4 of places I haven't been to (in no partiular order) though are: Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu, South Africa, Alaska.  My top for places I have been to - Japan

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

5.  How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc). Negative. Last cycle felt so 'right'. My chart looked good. I had great EWCM. Good timing. Big letdown.


QOTW:
 If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? There are many places I would love to visit, and I did my share of travelling before meeting DH. He's a homebody. He does not like (and is somewhat afraid of) having our house unoccupied when we go out of town. He also has a hard time taking his vacation from work. Anyway. . . if we could get a trustworthy house sitter, and my husband would take the time, I would love go many places. I would probably start with Rome, and I would love to visit Venice and Tuscany.

kindershlitz

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

2.   How long have you been TTC? TTC#2 August '13

3.  Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww  when will you test?  2WW- test after Jan 29 

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

5.  How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc). Was feeling great about our timing then DH got sick, missed a day. Looking forward to seeing a doctor next month.

QOTW:
 If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Ireland and Scotland, Hawaii

annalisel

@BeckyP005 great news! March will be here in no time.

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

annalisel in CA

2.   How long have you been TTC?  

Since 2010, but we're no longer actively TTC. I'm checking in because I've replied to a couple of posts which is kind of weird without an re-intro.

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

End of AF. 

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

Amused. DH still insists on having sex during my fertile window, which is fun, but absolutely non-reproductive :-)

QOTW:
 If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

I'm not someone who has wanderlust, but I really want to visit Istanbul/Turkey as well as Athens and the Greek Islands. 

BeckyP005

@PrivateOne you can ask/mention anything to me!! I have no idea!! Never researched!! I think I would probably have to travel to one of the clinics that does it which we didn't want to do. I'm not sure. Thanks though

PrivateOne

@Becky .... Phew, you never know how people will react to "advice."  This woman I know has been talking about this site for months now and it seems to be a good thing.  It's less of a cost and a quicker process in that the eggs are there frozen, ready, and waiting. She's fortunate that our center just became one of the ones on the approved list.  Totally get that you don't want to travel for it, though.   

BeckyP005

@PrivateOne I had to call my clinic for something and I asked about it. My clinic just started this month with that program. Still pros and cons to it..lol.

Keep me updated on your friend!!