__TTC AGAIN Check In 6/25________

luvboston

Hi ladies!

 

Good luck to those ladies cycling!! 

((Hugs)) 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. 

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 feel you pull more weight than your partner? If so does this make you mad?

SORRY IF I MISSED ANYONE LO WAS HELPING:) AND WE ARE GETTING READY FOR THE HOSPITAL>

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

Ducky719 – 6/18All of my pre-fet testing is complete! Now i just wait for cd1...

 

Jessylane8- 6/18 We are officially trying this cycle. I am CD 3 and worried that my last 2 cycles I only had an 8 day LP. I am still trying to wean DS so hopefully it will lengthen out. 
QOTW: I am embarrassed to admit, I am reading the 2nd 50 shades book currently. A few pages of that mess is better than ambien 

mnj05 – 6/18 I started provera Monday to bring on AF. Once she shows, I'll schedule my HSG. DH is supposed to call today to schedule his semen analysis and he's doing b/w Monday. Once all of this is complete, we will put a plan together and wait on the money part.

 

TTC, with treatments

Bellalou – 6/18 Aiming for a fresh cycle on the house in October.

blueberries8 - 5/29 - FET #3 was a no-go because none of the embryos continued to develop after thawing  I stopped my meds and now I am just waiting to get AF and on June 12 I meet with the RE to come up with a new plan.

Efhoping2010 – 6/4 - Well after all that planning, DH has important meetings and cannot miss per his work, any time in July, so now we cannot have our fresh IVF/ICSI #4 in July. I am really sad about this.  We need a fresh PESA at ER, I need that 10% higher success rate it could give us so using frozen sperm not at ER is not an option.  So DH says maybe August or November, since we have to plan being out of state and time off of work and babysitting.

 

emwaiting – 6/18We are currently off all meds and just seeing what will happen on our own.  Praying for that little miracle to happen.  You know be one of those that can say "it will happen when you quit trying!" ha  I will be 6 wks tomorrow from my last period so that is frustrating that it won't come on it's own.  If it isn't here in another week then they will do a blood test to make sure I'm not prego and then do the meds to start my period.  Kinda hard to have that miracle without my period or ovulating.  We had to do IVF to get our DS so we are thinking we will have to go down that road again so time to save $$ again!  
fullfhope – 6/4 - I have my follow up with RE on 6/12.

itsmevkb -6/18 Monday I am going in for a mock transfer and hysteroscopy.  Hopefully, that will all go well and then I will return in late July for bloodwork and to begin estrogren for a FET mid-August.  I'm really, really nervous.

Jenny935 – 6/18 5dt on Sunday. 

 

kmc84 - 6/18 Update: BFFN AF showed up 2 days before beta.=

LauraBeth1401 - 6/18 No update really.  Meds are scheduled to arrive on Friday.

luvboston - 5/29 - I can't believe I am writing this, Sunday I start Humira in prep for baby #2

 

Mayzie15 – 6/18 I'm 7 weeks 2 days today. We saw the heartbeat yesterday which was amazing after all the beta hell. EDD is 02/01/15. I have no morning sickness which is so strange because with my son I had it from 7 weeks until me 5th almost 6 month and I know it could show up at anytime. 

mg0202 -6/18 I think my info got confused with someone else's.  We recently met with the RE and are getting things ready for a FET hopefully in September.

Pam MG - 5/7 - DS IUI tomorrow, feeling really crampy tonight which I am going with is a good thing. We have 3 eggs this time unlike the only one last time.

 

STL34 – 6/4 - Baseline was this morning.  I'm still waiting to hear from the nurse as to whether we are a go to start meds tonight!  I hope she calls soon!

trigirl79 - 6/4 - Beta was negative on Tuesday. We're taking a break in June, I'll do temps and OPKs but no meds. AF arrived yesterday, which is actually good news since hopefully it means my body is finally regulated. 

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

MoFree - 5/29 -  I am going to the RE for b/w and u/s and whatever else I need to do for my next IVF. As I previously mentioned, not looking forward to results of DH's SA. He is not the least bit macho but MFI is such an affront to his masculinity.

BFPs! Let's Celebrate... include your EDD!!
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Cwhitaker27 - 3/12 - 25 weeks today. Had my GTT on Monday. I haven't heard anything back, so far no news is good news. Continuing to be team green!

Eve_Angelique - 4/11 - Saw my little lady for the 4th time today, 2 weeks ago when I had my u/s they didn't get good enough pics of her spine, so I had another today, it was so good to see her squirming around in there! 

Kdfecarie, EDD 8/29/14 (CS 8/22/14) -6/18 30 weeks pregnant! Where is the time going???? Everything so far so, baby is measuring a touch small... Quite a flip from measuring 3 weeks ahead in the eArlier days!  cant wait to meet this baby, and know we are safe and sound in my arms!   

carrera317 – 4/30 - Wow. I guess I've been MIA for a while! 22 weeks here and doing ok. It's finally starting to settle into my infertile mind that I just might bring this baby home! Freak out time!!! All tests and our ultrasound have looked great. We went on a nice vacation to the Caribbean for our 10 year anniversary and now are starting to prep for this new one. It looks like I'm amongst good company with a due date of 9/2 but a probable c section the week before (just not the 29th cuz that's MY birthday!). 

Kissies - 4/30 - So I'm 23 weeks now, went to ob this week and my b/p starting to elevate 130/90. I had her check my other arm and it was normal. The elevated arm is the arm I have carpal tunnel in and of course the 3 blood pressure checks made it act up! I got labs done as baseline and all looked good and urine was negative. Still on makena to prevent preterm labor (hate it makes me super emotional and cry like 24 hrs after taking it weekly). I'm afraid I'll be a nervous wreck come 28 weeks because that' when my water broke last time. Trying to stay calm and keep that blood pressure down ) I go back next week because of blood pressure. 

LeoLauren - 1/15 - It's official. BFP x 2! Omg (what I'll be saying a lot for the next 7 months)!

Mnerani – 6/4 - Hard week. Hosting a 300-person international conference in West Africa, missing my baby terribly, my belly and back have broken out in hives from stress, and now I'm sick. Also, we move from Kenya to the U.S. in about a week and our mover just changed our shipment date.  But, I'm feeling little baby kick more and more, which is majorly joyful and I'm looking forward to my life slowing down a little bit so that I can enjoy this pregnancy.

 

Ironmom2be - 4/2 - My update is I'm in limbo between RE & OB. First OB appt isn't for another two weeks. Since I was still spotting last week, my RE offered to have me come in for another u/s, so that's next tuesday (9w) I'm feeling ok, seems like exercising is causing the spotting (my scientific study) so I'm trying to balance staying active enough that I don't feel like a slug and doing too much to cause spotting. I'm tired and nauseous (at times) so I'm just counting my blessings and hoping the 1st tri is over asap so my worries can hopefully fade a little

BabyKsMommy - EDD 11.27.14 - 4/16 - Well we have twins, both with a fetal pole. There also is an empty sac so we are going back on Friday to see how everything looks..

 

ccam - EDD 11.29.14 - 6/18  I am 16w5d today.  Feeling great, just completely beat by the end of the day!  Next regular OB appointment is next Thursday.

 

Pennylane26 - EDD 11.26.14 - 6/4 -  Feeling really good, officially in 2nd tri. Honestly, so busy with G sometimes I forget I'm pregnant and DH forgets all.the.time. He asked me if I wanted to go out for drinks this weekend. ahem, nope? It's so different with a LO at home. I'm so excited for G to be a big sister!

srveatch – 6/18 I am 16 weeks today and feeling so much better! I had a check up yesterday and BP was a little high but I hadn't been taking my meds.. Bad move I know. I feel good though and am confident it will come down. 
QOTW: I enjoy reading but don't seem to have the time. I love seeing what everyone else is reading so I can get ideas for when I do have time 

 

mdiblasi10 - 6/4 - I'll be 6 weeks on Saturday and we have our weekly ultrasound on Friday. I'm looking forward to it. It still doesn't feel real that I'm pregnant. 

 

Babies are HERE!!!

 

jesselayne8

No new. CD 11 and hoping I don't O before CD23 because I will be OOT and away from DH.

Qotw: I am a SAHM so I feel like 95% of kid duties are mine. As far as household duties, I do 100% of the laundry, most of the cooking and straightening up. DH will pick up the slack on doing the dishes and I have a cleaning lady who comes every other week for disinfecting.

mnj05

I expect AF within the next three days, so HSG is probably 13-16 days out from today. DH's blood tests came back normal which is awesome because two years ago it was all low! He had his analysis today.

We have come up with a strict budget and should have all of our money saved by September so I'm hoping for birth control late August and stims in September.

QOTW: I feel like we do pretty equal work. Sometimes I feel like he slacks but it's usually when work has ramped up for him.

ETA: just kidding, AF came today. I've never started the day after finishing provera before.

PennyLane26

GL everyone!

Update: 17.5 weeks and nothing new! HBP is great on meds so far! Feeling great overall.

QOTW: DH has a very long commute and works long hours, so I don't expect much from him when it comes to housework. He maintains the pool, that's about it. But I'm fine with it since I only work from home part time, housework is part of my job description now that I'm a SAHM! The only time I felt a little resentful was when I was really sick in first tri with this pregnancy - a little help over here? I think it will get tough as I near my due date, too. Parenting, keeping house, and working 25 hours a week from home gets a little overwhelming, especially since I can only work when DD is sleeping (I edit for two web companies).

kmc84

UPDATE: still on OCPs for suppression for FET. I have a phone consult later today and should get my calendar by Monday. I'll start estrogen pills and Vivelle patches next week.

QOTW: I'm a SAHM and I feel so fortunate that DH not only works FT, but he does a lot around the house also. We get into little snips about chores rarely, but he really is great. I have SI joint issue that have been extremely painful this summer and it makes carting laundry baskets, vacuuming, and bathing A very difficult for me. DH has been a saint pitching in when I can't do something.

ccam

Update:  I'll be 18 weeks on Saturday and doing well!  Feeling some little jabs and kicks.  I have a regular OB appointment this afternoon and my A/S in 2 weeks.

QOTW:  We both work full time and share household chores.  DH really does a lot plus he tries to spend as much quality time as possible with DS.  We both pretty much don't sit at night until everything is done - we tag team dinner, clean up, and making lunch every night.  On the weekends, he tackles the outdoor stuff, while I do the inside but the floors and our shower are also his (two things I hate!) and we pretty much share laundry.  He has been super busy and stressed with work lately though so it has meant some late nights.  On those nights, a lot more falls on me but its only fair.

kmc84

@LauraBeth1401‌ possibly! I was first told 7/21 then 7/25, so I'll let you know when I get my calendar. Yes, I'm in NY! I go to A(lbany)IVF. I live about 30 minutes south of Albany.

Mayzie15

Update - I have my first official pregnancy in take appt tomorrow. I'm really nervous and know I'm going to be lectured on my age, genetic screenings and testing. I hate seeing the statistics of my age group. Last time the genetics counselor fought really hard for us to do the amino and we said no and are in that camp again. I'm hoping for another U/S and to get the heart rate this time.

QOTW MH does help out quite a bit. He will feed him during the night, helps with laundry, dishes, etc. I'm lucky.

luvboston

Waiting 3 weeks for next dose of humira and hoping I am ovulating again I get tested Monday.

Q: I do 100% BC DH is never home and when he is he doesn't usually have time or inclination unless I nag.
It angers me that he doesn't hustle a little when he knows I'm in pain and cleaning the bathtub kills me or washing floors. I don't want to have to ask.

efhoping2010

Update:  NEW PLAN!  One day work up at CCRM in Colorado mid July with Dr. Sch.  So now we are looking at an IVF cycle start date of August with IVF/ICSI/PESA in September and then CCS testing and a FET in October.

@mnj05 we might be IVF cycle buddies in September though I will have a FET in October

QOTW: I think I do more than DH but he does a lot.  I add cooking all meals to my work and caring for the little ones.  He does bathe them and take them outside to play more plus he does the laundry.

mnj05

@efhoping2010‌ - yay for cycle buddies!! We will be pushing it to happen in that time frame but I'll be pushing hard.

I hope your new plan works! Maybe the additional testing and giving your body a rest between ER and the FET will be just what you need!

Jenny935

Hanging out in the 2WW, waiting to start peeing on things. 

QOTW: Somedays I feel like yes, but when I step away from my annoyance of the moment, DH is fantastic. In fact, if I really counted everything up, he may come out ahead of me in the long run, especially since he does 99% of the laundry. He has Monday off every week, and chooses to keep DS home even though we pay for full time daycare. A lot of my friends hubbys wouldn't do that. I'm a summer SAHM so I feel like I should probably be doing more since I'm home during the day now.

mnj05

@Jenny935 - when is your beta?

Eve_Angelique

Update: Almost 31 weeks! Eeeeek! Little lady is doing lots of squirming in there. I am just praying that she doesn't come early!!

QOTW: I do WAY more than him, and at this moment its really not fair. I am working 2 jobs and going to school this summer, and I do 99% of the housework still. While he works one job and is off every weekend. I get very frustrated because he knows that I am trying to work towards this goal of me getting a way better job, but he isn't taking much off my shoulders so I can focus on it. To get him to even empty the dishwasher I have to leave a note! He won't just do it if he sees its full. Ugh. We talk about it a lot. It stems from growing up - his father NEVER does anything household chore wise either....so not a good role model. Plus DH can handle stuff out all over the counters and not care about it whereas I can't stand it!

itsmevkb

The mock transfer and hysteroscopy were all normal so I'm on track to start estrace in late July and due a FET mid August.

I get annoyed when my husband doesn't do certain things that I feel he has time for, such as being home during the day or leaving for work hours later than me, but not cleaning up the breakfast dishes but honestly, he does so much that in those moments of annoyance I try and remember that.  He does the majority of drop-offs and pick-ups, the majority of diaper changes, all the outside yard work and so much more.  I do the kid's laundry, most of the general shopping for the house and kids and keep track of schedules.  We have a cleaning lady which my husband schedules and pays for :-)

STL34

8dp3dt of our only embryo from IVF #5 (IVF #2 for #2).  Beta is 7/2.  I know today is super early.  But, I tried a cheap HPT and it was negative.  Ugh!  I hate this wait and I am so afraid of this cycle failing!

imoverit

GL STL!!

kmc84

@LauraBeth1401‌
I got my calendar! My FET is scheduled for 7/24! So close! Lol!

phishgirl29

Planning for my FET cycle which will be in two months. I just have to get my period (any day now) and pass my salinesonogram. If I fail it I'm looking at a LAP.

QOTW: we pull equal weight. He cooks dinner and I do baths. I'd say that's fair

boymomstrong

Update: 31 weeks, i cant believe its going by so fast!

QOTD: we both do our parts to make everything work... I do the house, bills, and babies (husband helps with the babies, but its mostly me) and he works 2 jobs so i can stay home... He is active duty in the Navy, as well as a part time Firefighter/EMT, it works for us!

MoFree

I'm planning IVF #2 in September and will start meds sometime in August. Honestly I have very little expectation of success but feel I have to do another cycle before I can make peace with being OAD.
@mnj05‌ and @efhoping2010‌ We could be cycle buddies.
GL @STL34‌.

QOTD: DH is a wonderful dad an often cooks on weekends. He works more hours than I do and is away for a week of the month. We have a cleaning woman and gardener so we don't bicker over household chores. Maybe I'm too easy on him but after he nearly died and spent many months in recovery after an auto accident in Dec 2009 I have vowed to not sweat the small stuff. Whatever DH does in the house is far, far more than my father does.

mdiblasi10

I'm late to the check-in, but I'm a little over 9 weeks today. Still having all day nausea. It was great to see baby girl last Thursday. Only a few more weeks of meds and PIO shots, yay!

QOTW: we both work full time. We have someone who cleans our house. I do a lot of sweeping because of our giant dog and kitties. DH does dishes, laundry and the litter box. I take primary care of G - diaper changes, bathing, preparing lunches, bedtime routine. He still spends a lot of time with him, but that's our "division of duties." I do the gardening because I enjoy it and it's not much with no lawn. I also clean up the dog poop. We both cook. I would say we have a good split and we don't argue about it.

mnj05

@MoFree - yay for cycle buddies!! Good luck, I hope you find success with this one!

STL34

Thanks ladies!  It is no longer early and I'm getting negative tests.  I'm pretty sure my hopes of having another child are over.  Confirmation will come tomorrow.  My RE let me move my beta up a day.

mdiblasi10

@STL34 Big hugs. I hope your beta brings your a surprise.

Jenny935

@stl34 I'm so sorry. I'm glad your RE let you move up a day. Hugs.

mnj05

@STL34 - I'm so sorry. Sending big hugs.

luvboston

Hugs stl!

STL34

@luvboston, you can take me off the check-in (at least for now).  I don't think I will be back on TB for a while.  

MoFree

@STL34‌ I'm so sorry. The pain of a failed cycle really stings even when you already have a child. Big hugs to you.

STL34

Thanks, @MoFree!