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? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...?

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? Charting/temping?

4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

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

QOTW:
What is the one thing you could never give up ( not a person, an object)

ksgsmu

1. Katy from Texas
2.  2 years

My lining check was this morning.... it was an 11 and looks great!  I have never had lining issues but was super nervous this would be the time t would be an issue.  Transfer is Tuesday! Start my PIO injections tonight!

QOTD:
My ipad... I am addicted!

TripMomma

1. Kat from Oregon.

2. This is our first try, for number 5, in a year. We had 2 failed injectable (gonal f) + IUI cycles a year+ ago. 

Our 4th child took 1 failed IUI on clomid, one cancelled clomid cycle and we got him on our 1st injectable IUI. 

The triplets we did 3 unmedicated IUI's and 3 on clomid...got them from the 3rd clomid try. We had been trying on our own for a good year before seeking out the RE.

3. We are trying one last cycle on gonal f this month. I am also charting/temping. If this month is a bust we will do a Clomid or Femara + a little gonal f next month. If that doesn't work we will be done, and very happy, with what we have.

4. I was just in for my CD 12 appointment

R-18 ...nothing else of note

L-15.5 ....nothing else of note

Line 10 triple pattern

E2 748

LH 7

(sorry if all the details are TMI I just know I love looking at people's numbers and all the details so I share mine as well)

I will take my gonal f again tonight and tomorrow, then trigger late tomorrow night for a 10am IUI Saturday! 

5. I am feeling pretty good...I was scared at my CD 10 appt. when it looked like I would only have 1 mature follie...now that there is likely to be 2 I feel better.

QOTW...Hmm tough, I would like to say my camera, laptop, and phone...but since I can only have 1 thing, I guess I will say my iPhone...since it can do all 3

sidey1

- Deb from NYC

- TTC # 2

-We managed to have sex once during my fertile period on the day I got a + opk, I'm hoping to get in to see my RE in June, but admit I'm scared about getting day 3 testing done. My AMH was horrible at 38 so I can imagine how much worse it is now. That being said, I don't put too much thought into the numbers being the end all..then maybe medicated IUI this summer?

-Started spotting today, one day before AF is due, TWW is officially OVER

Ice Cream, is that considered an object? I'm an addict!

Good luck with your transfer ksgsmu!

vballgirl78

***Loss mentioned, child mentioned***

1. vballgirl78 from Wisconsin

2. TTC #2 (Its our 12th cycle trying- 7th cycle after a loss)

3. I'm just charting/temping for now

4. I'm on cycle day 19... My temp went up today, so I may have just ovulated, but the rise wasn't as big as normal, so we'll see how the next couple of days look.

5. Not sure yet how I feel about this cycle- I'm tired of getting my hopes up... it keeps ending in disappointment.  Our timing has been great, but its been great every cycle of TTC #2.  When I conceived DD#1, we conceived her in May, so maybe this will be my lucky month.

QOTW: What can I not live without?  I'd have to say my phone- it connects me to people and has pictures on it.  I can't live without my pictures.

Good luck with your transfer ksgsmu!

BeckyP005

@ksgsmu‌ I'm so excited for you!!! Woo hoo

1. Becky from Pittsburgh
2. Started with RE 4/11
3. DE FET
4. Trying to figure what the heck were doing
5. Only way is to think positive I guess lol

QOTW: @Sidey‌ love your answer haha. I hate to say it but my phone. It's always with me.

lcwed

Good Luck with all the upcoming IUIs and transfers.  Hopefully I will be able to overuse the dancing Carlton gif in the next few weeks.

1. lcwed, Lisa, Texas

2. TTC#2 This is month 5.

3. Wondfo OPK, prenatals, and BBT with Fertility Friend so I can make sure I am ovulating.

4. CD 7.  AF came 4 hrs after I posted in last weeks check in.  

5. I feel more relaxed this cycle.  State accountability testing is over and hopefully I will be able to confirm ovulation.  I have found another silver lining.  The longer it takes for a BFP, the closer I am to being able to end the school year when I have a baby if we do get lucky in the next few months.

QOTW:

My Bible.  It's the one thing that has never let me down and has always had the answers when I needed them.  Also, I don't have as many verses memorized as I should, so I often use it as a reference.

kelley72

1. Kelley in Georgia

2.   ttc#6...

3.  Only taking prenatals/folic acid- I haven't had first pp cycle yet nor do I do BBTing so...

4.  Hopefully you all either tolerate me being here or understand that even having beautiful blessings (my boys), especially an almost 8wk old doesn't mean conceiving another child and sibling for my baby isn't my (and my dh's) prayer.  Because of our age (I'm 41, dh is 48) we are not avoiding/using bc that would be silly...

5.  I am hopeful that sometime before 2014 is out I will conceive...

QOTW:
What is the one thing you could never give up ( not a person, an object) COFFEE!!!  I am completely addicted and it is my one vice I will never give up willingly!  I did cut way back during my pregnancy but fully enjoy it during ttc time.  I don't drink alcohol but coffee is my NOTguilty pleasure

tlc35

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from...   tlc35 from Louisiana

2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...? TTC#1 since April

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? Charting/temping?
Benched but temping to try to figure out what is going on with my cycle

4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
Honestly I have no idea, my chart is a mess

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
Just ready to get AF and hoping next cycle will be more normal

QOTW:
What is the one thing you could never give up ( not a person, an object)
Right now definitely my computer

efhoping2010

efhoping2010 from midwest

TTC #3... since May 2012

IVF/ICSI #4 in July

AF arrived four days early on Monday, maybe from the supplements.  I am waiting for DH to have his phone surgical consult with the infertility urologist for his fresh PESA, he seems to be dragging his feet.  Then I can schedule my SIS/mock transfer for hopefully next week and get my calendar/schedule for IVF/ICSI in July.  

Nervous/Scared/Hopeful

Probably books, I just love to read, especially classics and historical fiction

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Davie813

Hugs, @JimBobCoooter.  And hang in there.  Not too much longer, now!

Good luck your transfer, @ksgsmu!

And good luck to everyone who has a procedure or important appointment coming up, or is in the 2WW!

1. Davie813, Chicago

2. 5th cycle TTC #2

3. Last cycle before RE referral.  Temping, charting, too many supplements to list, acupuncture.

4. 10 dpo.  Phantom symptoms?  Possible cramping, possible pink spotting this morning (explaining those "possibles" would require going way TMI, so I'll let them stand and note that they really are probably phantom symptoms.)

5. Discouraged.  Our timing was good, but like @vballgirl78's, it always has been, and no dice so far.  Got BFNs Tuesday and yesterday, which bummed me out even though it's really early.

QOTW: Sadly, a car.  I would like to be better about walking/taking public transportation, but I've been driving everywhere lately (and gaining/not losing any weight. Hmmmmm.)

Radiantly

Heyyyyy...at a conference (for work) and finally got the wifi to work so I can reply! Without wifi it wasn't recognizing my login. Oh well I love you all and wanted to chime in.

1. Radiantly from Brooklyn
2. TTC#1 since August but only trying for real since December. Minus 2 months for travel so we've only times it well 3-4 months.
3. Just natural, my gyno said if I'm not pregnant by the end of the summer to come back for next steps. But my period is normal and healthy and I ovulate every month so that's good.
I take rainbow prenatals 3-4x week and some Ayurvedic stuff. Cod liver oil.

4. 9 DPO. This 2WW has been hard. We got the timing right leading up to O, I think we got tired BDing all week leading up to O I hope it was enough! I had a little cramping on 7dpo and have been running warm. I'm scared to take a test, I have these expensive ones from clear blue so want to save them. Going to wait at least until tomorrow. Ugh. So hard to wait.

5. Hopeful.

qOTW: I like what someone said above-- books!

URMySunshine77

@ksgsmu: Great news about your lining. I'm so excited about your transfer. Sending lots of love and positive energy your way.

@TripMomma: Welcome to the board. I don't remember if I responded to your introduction, but I love the photo of your family. I hope that this month is your month. You sound so prepared and knowledgeable! 

@Sidey: I'm sorry about your new cycle and hope that next month goes better for you. I think you mentioned that you recently moved? I'm sure that you have so much on your plate.

@BeckyP005: I hope that you and DH can develop a game plan that you are both comfortable with. I'm excited about your next move. Let us know if/when you have a schedule.

@vballgirl78: It sounds like it was a good cycle for you. FX for a BFP for you. 

@lcwed: We are almost cycle buddies. I'm definitely in the sweet spot before O where I don't have to worry about BD timing. After my BFN last month, I also tried to find a silver lining. If we were to have a second, then the LOs' birthdays will be in different months now.

@kelley72: I don't think that there is anything selfish with wanting another LO. I'm also addicted to coffee. I am scared of having to give it up but totally willing if we conceive. :-)

@tlc35: I loved seeing your Venice picture in the style thread! Why is your chart a mess this month? Have you been waking up often? I have that problem.

@efhoping2010: I don't remember if I mentioned this, but I am originally from the Midwest (Illinois). I hope that all of the preparations go smoothly before your July IVF.

@JimBobCooter: I wish I could give you a hug right now. Like @Davie813 said, you are so close. Keep positive and rant away when you need to.

@Davie813: You are still early for a BFP. I really, really hope that this is your month, gal. 

I talked to my Nurse Practitioner about taking evening primrose oil. She laughingly said that it would probably improve our chances of conceiving if we had sex more often. Yes, I said, great advice.

@Radiantly: Jealous that you are at a conference. I miss that experience. Are you enjoying yours? It sounds like your timing was great in your FW. I would love to see a BFP from you (and everyone here). I keep checking, hoping to see another. 

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1. URMySunshine77 from Northern California

2.  TTC#2 for 2.5 months, NTNP for three months before that.

3. Temping, PNV, decaf green tea, thinking about buying some evening primrose oil capsules

4. CD9 today. I need to start drinking a ton of water. I've been bad recently.

5. DH returns from a work trip on CD10. I will probably ovulate anywhere from CD14 to CD18 because my cycles are still regulating after my first complete PP cycle in April. I feel good. I'm hoping that we can BD for fun this weekend and then I need to talk to DH about EOD of the week. The weekend after this one is going to be crucial!

I read that having sex every day of the FW is OK as long as you don't think that DH has sperm issues. What are others' views? Do you purposefully try ED or EOD during the FW?  

6. I couldn't give up my iPhone because of the camera and video functions. It is so amazing that we can record our lives now.

Davie813

@URMySunshine, you are always so thoughtful--I love that you take the time to reply to everyone!

Yeah, the acupuncturist wasn't convinced I needed the EPO either, but she also said it couldn't hurt, and I think it's helping...

I generally read that every day is slightly more effective than every other day (as you say, unless there are sperm issues), so that's what we do.  We did so the cycle DD was conceived, and it obviously worked.  On the other hand, it hasn't worked yet this time around, so...

URMySunshine77

Davie813 said:

@URMySunshine, you are always so thoughtful--I love that you take the time to reply to everyone!

Yeah, the acupuncturist wasn't convinced I needed the EPO either, but she also said it couldn't hurt, and I think it's helping...

I generally read that every day is slightly more effective than every other day (as you say, unless there are sperm issues), so that's what we do.  We did so the cycle DD was conceived, and it obviously worked.  On the other hand, it hasn't worked yet this time around, so...

Thanks for the advice, @Davie813. I also have my first acupuncture appointment scheduled for CD14. I am feeling a little paranoid about it altering things with my cycle. It can only be positive, right?

tlc35

@ksgsmu good luck on your transfer!


@URmysunshine77 I think my chart is just post D&C wonkiness.  My OB doesn't follow betas after a D&C so I peed on a cheapie the other day and I still have a squinter so I think my chart is wonky because I still have some HCG in my system

I would probably just try for EOD.  We were on vacation my last cycle so we were ED for a few days but just because we wanted to.  Hotel sex FTW.

ksgsmu

JimBobCooter

Hang in there!  It will all be worth it!  ((hugs))

URMySunshine77

tlc35 said:

@ksgsmu good luck on your transfer!


@URmysunshine77 I think my chart is just post D&C wonkiness.  My OB doesn't follow betas after a D&C so I peed on a cheapie the other day and I still have a squinter so I think my chart is wonky because I still have some HCG in my system

I would probably just try for EOD.  We were on vacation my last cycle so we were ED for a few days but just because we wanted to.  Hotel sex FTW.

@tlc35: I'm sorry; that was a dumb question.

Thanks for the advice on timing. Hotel sex is the best.

bumpuser10258960

Liz from Jacksonville, FL
TTC for 1 month
Just charting right now
17DPO. Tested Negative at CD32. Major phantom sympton = no AF!

I had a hard time thinking about an object I couldn't give up. I try not to have major attachments to any particular object. I guess I would say that I'd have a hard time giving up internet. It's become a way for me to communicate with distant friends & relatives and allows me to research ANYTHING. 

kelley72

URMySunshine77 so sweet to comment on all of us!  Yes, Hotel sex is the best!  I try to have sex every day during fertile week, but our stamina is't what it once was so every other is sometimes as good as it gets

 

 

Davie813

URMySunshine77 said:

Thanks for the advice, @Davie813. I also have my first acupuncture appointment scheduled for CD14. I am feeling a little paranoid about it altering things with my cycle. It can only be positive, right?

Oooh, I hadn't even considered that (although I am a little nervous about it with some of my supplements).  Nobody mentioned that on the earlier thread about acupuncture, at least...

Good luck!

BeckyP005

Hang in there @JimBobCooter‌ !!! If I could wait 3 years to do one cycle you can too!!! Actually when I look back it didn't seem that long lol. Guess all that drinking and line dancing saved me It is frustrating. I don't know how some ladies stay so strong cycle after cycle. That's tough.

I'm not doing biopsy so were not cycle buddies

stellasoo

1. stellasoo from Minnesota. 
2. TTC #1 since last fall. 
3/4. I just did my first IUI this morning. I'm scheduled for a pregnancy test on the 29th and I am going to try my hardest not to take one early but I'm sure I'll break down and do it. 
5. I'm hopeful but trying not to be because I don't want to be disappointed.
QOTW: I couldn't give up my antique desk that my dad and I refinished when I was a teenager.

Sherby613

1. Sherby from CT
2. TTC #3 since fall 2013 
3. First appt with RE was at beginning of month. Now on synthroid and going for additional testing after AF (HSA and SHG) 
4. 2ww
5. Not sure how I feel... combination of a little nervous and a little hopeful 

QOTW: ring that DH gave me (actually not wedding or engagement) - sentimental value

ewenner

1. ewenner from Illinois

2. TTC #1 since about September 2013. 

3. Charting/temping.  Just had our first RE consult.  Going to get some more testing done when my next cycle starts

4. Waiting to O. Seems like this cycle will be a long one.  SO much stress recently.

5. Meh.  The RE seems to think we have no chance on our own, so I guess I'm not expecting much.

QOTW: I would have to say my phone.  Tragic, I know.  How did we ever live without them?

BeckyP005

@ewenner‌ sorry for what the RE said I'm on phone so can't see your age. Is RE suggesting IVF? Hugs...

I know on the phone! MH needed my phone once to get numbers out for my surprise 40th and after he was telling everyone he has such a hard time because I would even take my phone in bathroom while I showered lol

LaireAndLia

1. Lia from Scotland
2. TTC #1
3. We are looking at having the egg retrieval on the 13th of July (or around then) and transferring them on the 18th of July.
4. Laire and Iona are on birth control now, and are waiting to go onto the suppressors on the 1st of June.
5. It's really given me something to cling onto over the past few weeks, when everything thing else seemed to be going crazy. Now that everything has settled down again, I'm just excited for it to happen!

QOTW: I don't know really. I don't really feel an emotional attachment to objects. My bed? 

CaraH

1. Cara from Florida

2. TTC#2 for 2 1/2 years.

3. IUI with oral Letrozoloe and Ovidrel trigger.

4. I'm half way through the 2 ww.  Oh so many phantom symptoms.  My breasts are tender, which is pretty typical for me at this stage of my cycle.  (Though, if they stay tender a few more days I can start getting excited.)  But, I've been having so many mild cramps this month and a feeling of 'fullness', which is really not normal for me.  Last night I sneezed and had a sharp pain down the center of my uterus.  I associate that pain with cysts, but off to the side.  I can't help but hope it means something that it was in the middle.  My appetite is decreased and my energy is normal, so those are actually counter-symptoms.... AND, I need to go find something to do other than obsess about this.

5. I started out just feeling weary and numb.  Now, I'm trying not to obsess, but feeling a little more positive.  Not hopeful, exactly, but something more than resigned.

QOTW: I honestly can't come up with one here.  I'll probably think of it as soon as I log off.

I have so many thoughts after reading everyone's check in, but I would be here all morning and my DD just came in to get me.  But, I'm hoping for good news for everyone!

@URMySunshine77 - You might want to check out the book The Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnant by Jean Twenge.  Its well researched and she has interesting information on timing, among other things.  It does not really address infertility, though, just discusses when you should consider seeing a doctor.

yellowcat10

1. yellowcat10 from Maryland
2. TTC#1 2 months since loss, 14 months total

3. Saw the RE, we have male issues so will move on to IUI

4. CD2

5. We will be in two different countries for this cycle and part of the next, so we will not be trying with the IUI until July.
QOTW: An elephant ring my mom gave me when I was 19, I have worn it everyday since she gave it to me.

PrivateOne

Hoping that everyone can try and stay positive even in the toughest of times. Seems like this week has brought in a lot of doubt, fear, and sadness to many.

@ksgsmu - All the best for a great transfer next week!

@BeckyP005 - how come you decided against the biopsy?

1. PrivateOne CT

2. #1 since 2009, with RE since 2012

3. IVF #3 - hoping to be able to get enough to move to PGD testing with the frozens from IVF 2

4. Waiting to O. Once I do I'll start my patches for about a week and then on to stimm meds.

5. I have been a bit emotional as the OPKs I have to do in prep for my IVF cycle were not showing a surge around the they should have. However, I was able to have b/w done instead and it looks like I'm just ovulating late.  Actually yesterday finally got a positive.  Feeling much better now since I know things have not been derailed.  Also, we BD a few times in the past few days so perhaps a natural miracle could happen, though highly highly doubtful.    

QOTW:

I'm in the camp of "everything is replaceable." So really hard for me to pick an object I can't live without.

TAT2MAMI

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from...
Tat2Mami from Northen California

2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...?
TTC #2 - Going on 3rd cycle

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? Charting/temping?G
Going to try the OPK's this month. I also use the Ovia app.

4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
Ugh .. currently on CD 4. AF came on 5/12.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
Well right about now, I feel bummed out. But at least now I can have my gall bladder out and it will no longer be an issue. Have to TRY and think positive, right? NOT that I'm looking forward to having that procedure done...

QOTW:
What is the one thing you could never give up ( not a person, an object)Okay ladies .. . please don't judge! LoL .. I could never give up my makeup! I'm "one of those" who always has makeup on. I just can't go without it. I hate my freckles and I went nuts on my eyebrows when I was younger so I have to draw them on every day. It's a sickness! LoL

Crossing my fingers and wishing the best for all the ladies on here! Hope you all have a great weekend!!

URMySunshine77

CaraH said:

@URMySunshine77 - You might want to check out the book The Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnant by Jean Twenge.  Its well researched and she has interesting information on timing, among other things.  It does not really address infertility, though, just discusses when you should consider seeing a doctor.

@CaraH: Thanks for the recommendation. I will request the book from my library. 

I also hope that your phantom symptoms are not phantom!

babycakestx

FX for all of you!

1.  LC from Texas

2.  Since 2008, with RE 2012....11 month break...diff RE Mar 2014

3.  Hystereoscopy done yesterday.  No issues found!  

4.  IVF #1 in June

5.  Excited, scared, anxious.  But mostly prayerful that we conceive & have a healthy baby!

QOTW: Now that Scandal is in off season....my iPad! Don't leave home without it.

zantster

@ksgsmu Thanks for putting Psalm 9419 in your sig. It's a very good script.

@kelley72 Good luck on #6! It's great that you and your DH have such a great ability to welcome more children. My friend is trying for #6 as well and then as many as God blesses her and her DH with after that. They are devout Catholics and she just had #5.

@TripMomma I adore the pics of your family. Whose idea were the multicolored umbrellas? I love the stair stepping effect.

@Radiantly I know I've said this before but I love reading your updates since your ttc path seems the most similar to mine with start times, our ages, even our timing and gynecologist recommendations, etc. Fx this is our month! 

zantster

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

Tene' from Michigan

2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...?

TTC #1 since January 2014

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? Charting/temping?

Oh my goodness, each cycle I've added something else!  First it was just following my FW based on FF for January and February.  Then I added Ovia and began BBT and charting and OPKs in March.  This cycle I've added Pre seed, Chinese tea and Chinese supplements.  I have felt more calm and more confident than ever about how my body works.  I've read up on the basics of how conception works to get a better understanding of why it makes sense that not everyone gets their bfp in month 1.  I also had an appointment with my gynecologist who told me that since I'm healthy and DH checked out as normal we just need to keep at it for a few more months.  I'm fine with that.  I just needed to hear him say it.  I've got regular cycles so I have faith it will happen when it's time. 

This poem helps me stay on track:  https://www.sermons.org/story11.html

4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

I'm at 2WW and won't test until next weekend if AF doesn't show in the meantime.  I've experienced some phantom symptoms from time to time but nothing at the moment so I'm trying to stay cool and not over analyze.

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

I'm pretty hopeful based on what appears to be a decent chart.  This chart looks much better than last month's.

QOTW:
What is the one thing you could never give up ( not a person, an object) My wedding ring except under extreme circumstances

Lady2010

Hi - sorry for the late update.. traveling with in-laws this week for FIL 70th bday (and OMG - I need a drink!  Today is day 4 with them!!!)

1. Lady2010 in Boston

2. TTC#1 since Mar 2012

3. Doing a FET this month

4. We are currently 10dp5dt.  So in the 2WW, beta is Tuesday (beta or bust).  No phantom symptoms, and no AF but also on Crinone which I have heard delays AF

5. Not sure how I feel anymore... would like to be cautiously optimistic...

QOTW: I guess I couldn't live without my phone - sad as that is... that and my house/car keys

Good luck to everyone here!

BeckyP005

@Lady2010‌ thinking good thoughts for you!!!! GL on remaining days with in-laws. I had plenty to drink last night for both of us

TripMomma

zantster said:

@ksgsmu Thanks for putting Psalm 9419 in your sig. It's a very good script.

@kelley72 Good luck on #6! It's great that you and your DH have such a great ability to welcome more children. My friend is trying for #6 as well and then as many as God blesses her and her DH with after that. They are devout Catholics and she just had #5.

@TripMomma I adore the pics of your family. Whose idea were the multicolored umbrellas? I love the stair stepping effect.

@Radiantly I know I've said this before but I love reading your updates since your ttc path seems the most similar to mine with start times, our ages, even our timing and gynecologist recommendations, etc. Fx this is our month! 

Thanks! I was looking around on pinterest and saw some pics of families with umbrellas, I thought it was such a cute idea. So I told DH that I wanted to get some photos of us all holding umbrellas. HE is actually the one who thought of the rainbow idea...shocked me LOL...and the stair stepping thing is by accident, we just lined them up in birth order

Radiantly

URMySunshine77 - the conference is actually what i do for work so it wasn't too exciting.  I do logistics/project manage conferences (small ones, from 50-200 people) and on site I was doing things like telling catering staff to replace the coffee (or not, at $100+ a pop!) and sitting at the reg desk prepping for my big event this week.

latershrader

I've been MIA a lot lately. Only able to bump irregularly. But I'm trying to read the posts, even if I don't comment. I know there are few that are waiting to start their protocols, a few in 2ww, a few BFN's. Just know that I'm thinking about each an everyone of you. Big hugs!!

1. Leanna from Virginia

2. TTC#1 for 17 months

3. Weightloss to start IUI, targeting late June
4. 2ww. Symptoms: tender breasts, moody; but that's typical for me before AF shows.
5. This kind of seems like our last ditch effort of going it w/out the RE. But i'm not that hopeful. I guess we'll have part of next month too as I will still have that weight issue then. But I'm hoping by the end of June I'll be in at my goal.

QOTW: 
I could live without my electronics. But I think if I didn't have my asthma inhaler, I'd literally die.