TTC>35 weekly check-in 7/23

tlc35

This check in is for anyone on this board to participate in and will occur every Wednesday. If you are new here and haven't made a separate intro on the main board please do so before checking in so we can "meet" you!  It's easy to do just click the new discussion button in the top right and post away.  

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

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

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

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)

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.

QOTW:  What are your hobbies? 

tlc35

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

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?  TTC#1 since march with 1 loss

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?  Charting and 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?
I'm 9dpo.  No symptoms other than tired and hot.  BFN today but I know it is early.  I shouldn't test this early but yesterday I was obsessing about testing all day so now I've tested for the day and can kinda move on.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
I was really hopeful but not not so much.  I think next cycle will be a no-go for me since I will be going out of town on CD 16 and I usually O after that.  The good news is that this is (hopefully) my last trip so far away.

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.
I'm just tired of being away.  I talked to my H on the phone last night and felt kinda disconnected.  We aren't good phone talkers so it is really hard.

QOTW:  What are your hobbies?  Mostly reading and yoga.  I am trying to learn to knit but it isn't going very well so far.  I keep getting "off" on the stitches and have started over like 10 times.

Lesliem0901

Hi lovelies!
1) Margaret from Michigan
2) TTC#1 since June 2012
3) I am prepping for my first IVF. I did my baseline b/w and u/s this past Monday. I have to go in for the HSG and cath check this coming Monday.
4) I'm currently CD6
5) I'm a little anxious and sad. My FSH went up so that has got me down. Also, my TSH is up so the RE has put me on Synthroid. I just want harmonious hormones.
6) Shout outs to all of the positive ladies on this board. You're all awesome.
QOTW: Antiquing and shelling are my favorite hobbies.

Davie813

@tlc35, FX for you!  9dpo is early.
@Lesliem0901, I'm sorry about the labs.  If it helps, my OB, RE, and acupuncturist agree that women with an FSH of 11 get pregnant "all the time."

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
Davie813, Chicago

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
TTC #2 since January

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?
First IUI tomorrow.

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)
Not hopeful.  As I mentioned in a separate post, I'm not sure I actually got any HCG from my trigger shot.

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.
I am extremely displeased with myself right now.  I can't believe I did that!

QOTW:  What are your hobbies?
I don't really have a lot of me-time right now, but I love reading.  I used to run, and enjoyed gardening (mostly indoors, though).

mattandlora

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

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
NTNP since Jan 2014, first cycle "officially" TTC #2

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?
charting

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?
2WW, DPO #12. Been feeling a lot of weird symptoms since DPO #6, but still getting a BFN....tender breasts, cramps, nausea, the usual suspects

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
I've been feeling hopeful, but still getting BFNs and starting to lose hope

QOTW:  What are your hobbies? 
In theory, I love outdoor activities (hiking, camping, canoeing, etc) and exercise (swimming, yoga, pilates, biking). In reality, I work full time and have a toddler, so I have no free time. I'm lucky to sneak in a chapter of a book before bed.

kelley72

@tlc35 the traveling would be hard for me also, I holding on to hope for you this cycle!

@lesliem0901 Best wishes this cycle!

@Davie813 Exciting!  I hope all goes wonderfully tomorrow!

@mattandlora I'm gonna go ahead and be hopeful for you too!  It is frustrating with neg... how long is your usual lp?

1. Kelley in Georgia

2. My #6, 2nd with my husband  3cycles/4months

3.  On our own, I chart temp, cf and cp when I remember

4. spotting at 14dpo so just waiting for full flow

5. Aggravated, I'll be that way until af is over then get excited to go for it again!

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.

QOTW: What are your hobbies?  Reading, I love to read.  Particularly historical fiction.  Currently reading a novel The Forgotten Soldier by Guy Sayer, he is the soldier in the book.  Terrifying, horrific, and educational novel about a German/French soldier during WWII.

I just finished a wonderful novel, forgot author, The Lees of Tydewater.  Fabulous read about the Lee /other prominent families prior to and up until the birth of Robert E. Lee

Other than reading not really gangbuster about anything.  I enjoy just hanging with my boys I guess.  I'm boring.

tlc35

@kelley72, initially I planned on making the question, what is your fave book you read recently but decided to go with something more broad.  I love historical fiction as well.  Have you read The Sisterhood by Helen Bryan.  I found it recently at the library and really liked it.

mattandlora

@kelley72 - Usual LP is 15 days. I either had O on CD #11 or CD #15. Had some fertile CM going on both of those days with none between, and of course my usual O day is CD #13. So....right. Haven't been temping this cycle of course. I am counting CD#11 as O, but I guess, theoretically, today could only be DPO #8 instead of 12.

Austrogermokee

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

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
TTC #1 since September 2013

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?
Letrozole 5 mg per day CD2-6. US on CD10.

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?
It's CD5. I'm finishing up AF.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
 I know I haven't done much in the way of interventions, but I just feel crushed and miserable. I don't feel like the drugs are doing anything except for give me a neverending migraine. I also feel guilty that I'm so miserable and sluggish all the time, because it takes away from quality time with DH (who has been a trooper, but also feels guilty that I'm the one having to be treated while he's off scot-free).

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.
Shout-out to my DH, who came back from a business trip from London, saw I had a migraine from the Letrozole, and instead of collapsing in a jet-lagged heap he rallied, fixed me dinner and took care of me.

QOTW:  What are your hobbies? 

I'm kind of Martha Stewart-y in my free time - I like to host parties, create new cocktails, cook interesting dinners and decorate my home.

SillySally24

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

Sian from SE PA

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

TTC#1 since Jan 2014

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

Getting ready for IVF next cycle.  Friday I have my two polyp friends - Polly & Molly - removed.  Then should be starting Estradiol next week. 

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?

CD10 - nothing to report on that.

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

Nothing to feel, just get through it so I can start sticking needles in me on a daily basis.  

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.

Vent to our company's software provider for their crappy version upgrade.  We can't get any accounts closed out due to prior information being dropped during the conversion.

QOTW:  What are your hobbies?  

Baking, Knitting, Reading, Gardening, just recently getting into yoga.

In following with the historical fiction thread - have you read The Outlander series.  My favorite series ever!

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? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.? TTC #2 since October 2012 with two losses.

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?
I'm charting and temping and trying to make myself choose a RE and get some more testing done.
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? WTO

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) This is a recovery cycle. . .hopefully a healing cycle, so no to TTC for now.

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.  Vent--My hormones/emotions are so jacked up right now. I can go from angry to impatient to loving to tears so quickly. Uhg.

QOTW:  What are your hobbies?  Photography, baking, and I dabble in some other crafty projects here and there.

kelley72

@mattandlora See you're not out yet!!!

@tlc35 I haven't read The Sisterhood yet, I'll have to look into it.

@SillySally24 I love the Outlander series also.  There is an upcoming series of it on tv!  I kind remembe which network, I think Showtime/Starz one of those... I wish you well and I love that you have a great outlook and naming your polyps proves it!  Hope the procedure goes quickly and smoothly

@jchickiem perfectly acceptable to have an emotional jackup or two!  Hope your recovery cycle allows you to do just that.

SillySally24

@kelley72 - the series in on Starz and starts on August 9th.  But apparently they're releasing the first episode on demand on the 2nd.  Oh - I've got it as a reminder in my phone.  I CAN'T WAIT!

I'm trying to keep my outlook positive - I can only do so much - mother nature and my fabulous RE are responsible for the rest  

URMySunshine77

@tlc35: I hope that this is your month! You're still not out. 

I know what you mean about phone calls. My DH and I don't connect well over the phone. We rarely Skype when he is traveling on business.

@Lesliem0901: Keep positive! Sending you positive thoughts for this upcoming IVF.

@Davie813: I can't believe that your IUI is already here. I'll have everything crossed for you tomorrow. Getting teary writing this. Ahhhh, welcome back progesterone (1DPO). 

@mattandlora: I hear you on having a toddler and lacking free time! 

Also, it sounds like you have a great LP. That's good.

@kelley72: I have to disagree that you are boring. It's good to hear that you find some time for yourself.

@Rumbera28: That's awesome that you are a singer! Do you karaoke? I love singing.

@Austrogermokee: I want to tell you that your posts always make me laugh. You must be a funny person IRL. 

I really feel badly that you are struggling. Wish I could do something to support you. In any case, you have an outlet on the board.

@SillySally24: You cracked me up: Polly and Molly. Out of curiosity, do you think you'll want to see them after the procedure?

@jchickiem: I hope that your hormones even out soon.

What are some of your baking specialties?

@murrt: I hope this visit with the RE starts a new, positive chapter in your journey. Hugs to you.

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1. URMySunshine77 in Northern California.

2. TTC#2 for five cycles/months since starting my PPP. 

3. Charting, temping, OPKs, EOD sex during FW, acupuncture 1x or 2x a month, decaf green tea before O, prenatals (will never use PNV again @Davie813!) ;-)

4. 1DPO. I will probably start testing at 10DPO because I have some Wondfos.

5. I'm hopeful because we had good timing for the first time since TTC. However, I'm going a little crazy because my CM wasn't as great (at least the evidence I could see) Well, at least I had *some*.

I want to send a special shout-out to my cycle buddy @TAT2MAMI. Also want to say that I miss seeing @JimBobCooter and @C_Girlie more often.

QOTW:  I don't have much time for hobbies since I'm a SAHM and work part-time. However, I love reading and working out. Also, I have a new objective which I'm really excited about. I want to become a children's book author and illustrator. One of my friends has published, so she is going to give me some tips this week. I need to start drawing so that I can create a portfolio.

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URMySunshine77

@JimBobCooter: Hugs to you. I know what you mean about taking a Bump break. 

tlc35

Hugs ladies. AF, BFNs, losses, waiting, bills and hormones suck.

meredithcarole

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

Meredith from FL.

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

TTC #1, round 2, cycle 3.

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

I am going to try an OPK.

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?

My favorite lady, AF, showed 2 days early (making my last cycle 26 days). I am CD2 now. I am disappointed, but not overly surprised (except by the shortened cycle, that caught me off guard).

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.

@tlc35 I still have my FX for you.

QOTW: What are your hobbies?

I love cooking, decorating, redoing furniture, reading, and wine (which is kind of a hobby).

SillySally24

URMySunshine77 - no, I don't think I'll want to see them after.  Maybe I'll have a small going away party <:-P for them tonight to honor their time spent with me.  But while very physically attached to Polly and Molly at the moment, I'm not emotionally attached to them and will just wish them well...     :-SS

ETA - my party guy didn't show up - so here he is 

<:-P

kindershlitz

Checking in late from vacation

1. Kindershlitz/MI

2. TTC #2 12 months (our anniversary is coming up in more than one way ) 

3.pnv, progesterone, opk, acupuncture, a little R&R!

4. CD 1

5. Terrible- feeling super down

6. hobby: general crafting ( I love my Silhouette Cameo), copying Pinterest home decor ideas (especially seasonal ones)

mindaa

1. mindaa, Phoenix

2. TTC #1, 2.5 years 

3. Just charting/temping - travel interfered with TTC this month

4. 2WW

5. How am I feeling?

Well... that's kinda complicated. I hit a really low point a couple months ago - a dark place of grief and depression. The good news is that when you hit bottom, the only place to go is up. I also feel like I've completed the process of grieving for the bio child that I don't have. And along with that, released from the monthly conflict of being hopeful/afraid to get those hopes shattered. So in a weird way that feels really good. And I had a very positive discussion with DH about adoption - which has been something I've been drawn to but not DH. So now I'm just waiting for him to work through his feelings about it because it's definitely not something I want to push on him.

6. Like @mattandlora, I love to play outside! Trail running, mountain biking, rock climbing are my regular activities, but we also ski and boat when we get the chance. I love that the fact that we're super active has minimized the nosy "when are you going have kids" inquiries. The only people that ask are people who don't me.

Writing is my creative outlet and I'm also an avid reader. 

supersarah77

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

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
TTC#2, in second cycle

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?
I'm charting BBT, CM, and OPKs.

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?
CD15/WTO? I think I missed O this cycle and last cycle. The first OPK I took this cycle had the darkest line and they've faded the last few days, which I think suggests I just missed O. Need to start OPKs earlier next cycle and just bought the daily kind to start the day after AF ends. 
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)

Not hopeful, due to above. Seems like another "informational" cycle as I learn my body better. CM has been different since having DD1 and also I'm in the process of weaning, both may be throwing things off. I'm frustrated that I don't know my body better. It seems like you all really have your cycles down. 

Vents/Shout-outs:

@tlc35 - keeping FX for you for this cycle, even though you're feeling less hopeful!

@lesliem0901 - this is an exciting time for you prepping for first IVF, sending "harmonious hormone" wishes your way

@Davie813 - I wonder if you've had your IUI yet today.... FX for you, every finger I have

@mattandlora - it's not over until it's over but I understand losing hope with BFNs

@sillysally24 - thinking of you tomorrow and hope for a smooth procedure and recovery

@murrt - I'm sorry you're feeling defeated. I hope you can get some answers next cycle.

@URMySunshine77 - FX that this is your month! I have chart envy...

@meredithcarole - I love that one of your hobbies is wine. Ha! Me, too!

@kindershlitz - I'm sorry your feeling down. AF is such an unwelcome visitor.

@mindaa - thank you for sharing your bad news/good news. DH and I have discussed adoption and it's always a conflict .... I'm glad you had a positive one.

QOTY: What are your hobbies?

Mostly running after my toddler these days. I still run a couple days a week with the jog stroller but would like to get motivated to do it more often.

tlc35

@mindaa I love rock climbing (but have only done it indoors) and skiing.  I wish I could ski more often but we don't have a boat and to water ski and I don't live near snow to snow ski.

thirtyninetoforty

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

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
#1 since January

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?
RE, clomid, trigger, IUI Friday

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)
Hopeful!

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.

QOTW:  What are your hobbies?
I like to garden, make bird houses, read in the winter

Davie813

kindershlitz said:

Checking in late from vacation

1. Kindershlitz/MI

2. TTC #2 12 months (our anniversary is coming up in more than one way ) 

3.pnv, progesterone, opk, acupuncture, a little R&R!

4. CD 1

5. Terrible- feeling super down

6. hobby: general crafting ( I love my Silhouette Cameo), copying Pinterest home decor ideas (especially seasonal ones)

I'm sorry you're having a rough time. Hugs to you.

URMySunshine77

@kindershlitz: I also want to send a hug to you. I hope that the vacation relaxation might bring good luck/good energy to you this cycle.

@mindaa: I'm happy to hear that you are feeling better. Please keep up updated on your journey.

@supersarah77: thanks for the kind words about my chart. I'd like to think that the spike has meaning. We'll see!

@thirtyninetoforty: I'm so excited for your big day on Friday. I hope that all goes smoothly and I want to see a BFP!

katie0919

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

Katie0919 from Texas

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

TTC #2 since December 2013

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

All the things. Today I have a CD 3 (CD 2 really since tomorrow is Saturday) sono, then will start my first cycle on Clomid with an Ovidrel trigger. Sticking with acupuncture this month as well.

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?

Waiting to O

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

Extremely anxious since I am going to be taking the meds for the first time.

QOTW:  What are your hobbies?  

Drinking wine and mimosas (can that be deemed a hobby??), working out (LOVE spin class), spending time with my H and DS