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?
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
QOTW: Someone is making you dinner on Saturday! What's on the perfect menu? "Bonus points" for who is making it/whose recipe?
Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.
Re: Weekly Check In March 4
1. Kindershlitz/MI
2. TTC #2 since August '13
3. IUI#2 Just got home from the RE. I need to digest it and talk to DH before I get into that. I might need my own thread for that. I know there are lots of people to talk to about starting IVF..
4.5-6DPIUI Will test March 11.
5. Not so good. The dr and nurse seemed less enthusiastic about my info today, waiting for progesterone results.
QOTW: I would have grilled chicken by DH- he is awesome at grilling, salad by anyone because I hate chopping up veggies, maybe a side of August MI corn. I guess I'm thinking summer Might as well walk to the ice cream store after that.
2. TTC #1 Since June 2013
3. TTW FET 2/28/15
4. I test 3/10 bc it was a 5-day transfer
5. I'm not overly hopeful, but I'm trying to put it out of my mind for now.
To any newbies, this group is pretty kicka%@ for information and support.
QOTW: I'd love a grilled caesar salad and medium rare filet mignon and roasted potatoes. My husband is a really good cook. We have a deal, he cooks, I'll clean up!
TTC #1 for 21 Months
Husband: 41
Me: 36
3 failed IUIs
changed REs
1 failed IVF (chemical pregnancy)
1 FET (single transfer) ???
12 5-day frozen embryos
2. ttc #4, cycle 7
3. truthfully I'm thinking about just winging it. I have been temping and charting but I'm thinking about just taking a month off to see what happens. Maybe without the pressure of the fertile window H will be open to more days of sex and we might just hit it. Ya never know.
4. cd 2 - BOO
5. We'll see. Maybe if I just let it be I won't stress and overanalyze. I have an obsessive personality so I'm not entirely sure that's possible.
QOTW: Medium rare steaks, corn on the cob and asparagus done on the grill by H. He is the grill king!
@kindershlitz and @2pupsnokids - keeping my fingers crossed for both of you.
2. will be TTC #1 in April, charting and learning my cycle right now
3. Charting, and trying to learn my symptoms
4.CD 22 and still waiting to O
5. I'm feeling a little nervous, as I still haven't Oed. I've been of HBC since june 2014, and I've noticed symptoms off on of different cycles (ovulation cramps, EWCM) but this is the first month I've been charting. I know I just need to wait it out and see what happens but its hard...
QOTW: I'd love DH to make me his duck leg confit and seared duck breast and an arugula, warm beet and goat cheese salad, paired with one of the wines we bought on our honeymoon.
Hello my ladies! I've been so MIA lately. Work has been over the top and there just isn't enough time in the day! I hope you are all doing great. I've seen a few BFP's here and there when I've hopped on to take a quick look! Congrats!! I hope to try to be on here more!
1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
TAT2MAMI - Northern California
2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
TTC #2 since March/April 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?
I am not doing anything this cycle. My DH and I have both had our bloodwork done (through the RE) and all has come back fine and normal. Now it's on to the sperm analysis and let's just say DH is not racing to get it done. And I'm not pushing him either. I don't want things to get wierd. We are blessed with our DD who is turning 9 in May, and we keep saying that if it's doesn't happen, it doesn't happen.. BUT ... DH gets in a foul mood when I get AF or when he THINKS I'm thinking he's the problem, which I honestly don't. However, I do think he might have low mobility because he smokes the 'loco weed.' LoL .. but I have never said anything to him. It could be a random number of things. So anyways.. sorry for the long response here. It's been awhile and I thought I'd share what's been going on in my world.
4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test?
I am CD 2! AF came yesterday!
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
I feel like shit about this cycle. Every month I have different symptoms and I try not to read into them too much, but there's always the shock when AF comes. This past month I got a positive OPK and we DTD the day of and the following day so I feel like we had good timing.
QOTW: Someone is making you dinner on Saturday! What's on the perfect menu? "Bonus points" for who is making it/whose recipe?
Oooh.. My mama makes the best beans in the world and her tamales are also amazing! I'm gonna have
to go with that!
EmsMama15, MN
2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
TTC #2, 5 medicated cycles.
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?
IUI #3. Doing all the same things I've been doing.
4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test?
10 dpiui. Beta Friday.
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
Really, really down today. Most of you have read my angst-y, woe is me posts in the TWW thread so I won't bore you here. UGH. I hate this. And work is driving me CRAZY too!
QOTW: Someone is making you dinner on Saturday! What's on the perfect menu? "Bonus points" for who is making it/whose recipe?
*** child mentioned *** Right now, I would love to have my mom around to cook me something. She passed away when I was pregnant with Emmy and I miss her a lot right now. My favorite would be her spaghetti, garlic bread, and a big salad. I could make it but it just wouldn't be as good.
Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.
2. TTC # 1 since 2010
3. On BCP, got my IVF schedule today. Pending a good HSG result next Saturday. If everything is okay we will proceed with our 4th IVF cycle.
4.I have no idea, lol. Since starting IVF I've gotten so lax at tracking, my nurse does all the work for me. Is that awful? Although, if my IVF cycle goes through this month I THINK I'm technically on CD 4.
5. Feeling tentatively hopeful. Trying to stay realistic and grounded. If the HSG shows uterine scarring and the Dr. has to remove it we will have to wait two months to start another cycle. I have mixed feelings on it.
QOTW: DH to make me grilled filet mignon (we are in kansas, we like our beef:), garlic mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus. And wine, there would definitely be wine.
NTNP since 11/12, actively trying since 8/14
11/15: Letrozole, Ovidrel, TI = BFP!!!
Beta #1(14dpo)=349, Beta #2(18dpo)=2,805
12/17/15: Got to see the heartbeat (105bpm)!
1/25/16: NT scan = normal (HB=163bpm)
EDD: 8/10/16
8/8/16: Baby boy born @ 12:25am, 8lbs, 20.5 inches
5/18/17: BFP!!! (11dpo)
Beta #1(12dpo)=176.4, Beta #2(15dpo)=607.1
Dina, CA
2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
TTC #1, 9 mos
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?
7dpo. I'll test next wed if needed.
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
I feel good about this cycle. I really felt the O and got all the textbook signs with the OPK, the temp and the CM. Plus, he saw on my U/S the left over follicle from the one that Ovulated. But, it will probably end in disappointment next week.
QOTW: Someone is making you dinner on Saturday! What's on the perfect menu? "Bonus points" for who is making it/whose recipe?
Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.
BFP Nov 2015, PPROM Feb 2016
ER #1 May 2017, 15 retrieved, 10 fertilized, 3 day 5.
ER#2 July 2017, 22 retrieved, 13 fertilized, 6 day 5/6
9 embryos tested for pgs and pgd.
FET #1 9.29.17- 1 embryo-BFN
FET#2 12.19.17- I embryo-BFP 1/1/18! Happy New Year to me! EDD 9/6/18
Baby boy born 9.11.18- the love of my life!
NTNP since 11/12, actively trying since 8/14
11/15: Letrozole, Ovidrel, TI = BFP!!!
Beta #1(14dpo)=349, Beta #2(18dpo)=2,805
12/17/15: Got to see the heartbeat (105bpm)!
1/25/16: NT scan = normal (HB=163bpm)
EDD: 8/10/16
8/8/16: Baby boy born @ 12:25am, 8lbs, 20.5 inches
5/18/17: BFP!!! (11dpo)
Beta #1(12dpo)=176.4, Beta #2(15dpo)=607.1
QOTW: If someone was making me dinner this Saturday, the perfect menu would be sweet plantains wrapped in steak with roasted potatoes and Creme Brulee for dessert. The Chef? Chef Tino.
Nell, PA
TTC #1 for just over a year
We are starting to work with an RE. I had my bloods and transvaginal ultrasound a few weeks ago and my husband did his part and I had my HSG yesterday (holy ouch, batman). We'll meet with the RE this coming Tuesday to see where we are. I'm temping, charting, and using opks.
I'm CD 7. Usually O between CD 11 and 14.
I'm not really feeling very hopeful this cycle. I'm nervous about what the RE is going to say. I know people say there is a chance the HSG can create a superhighway for baby-making but this week has been really bad for my husband so I'm not sure how much together time we'll get this cycle.
Saturday dinner: My husband makes this amazing shrimp in garlic sauce. That, with a tortilla (Spanish, not Mexican), some really good bread, manchego cheese, quince paste, olives, cured ham, roast almonds, sliced fruit, and a bottle of wine would be perfect.
dolphin012 from CA
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?
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
QOTW: Someone is making you dinner on Saturday! What's on the perfect menu? "Bonus points" for who is making it/whose recipe?
A hearty homemade soup and salad from my partner.
Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.
1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from. efhoping2010, WY
2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.? Since miscarriage and D&C surgery May 2012, IVF/ICSI is our only option because of DH's dx.
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? Potentially IVF/ICSI #4 with a fresh PESA for DH and then CCS and later FET at the "big clinic".
4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Protocol reveal for IVF/ICSI #4 was the "bazooka protocol" their most aggressive, so this is really it for my eggs. A combination of EPP and MDLF. He thinks we can get 2 CCS normals if we start now. He wants ER around April 11. I still have to figure out how to pay for it?
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) Hopeful but scared to talk money with DH. Scared of doing all of this with a poor result.
QOTW: DH cooking steamed spring rolls
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.?
TTC #2 for me, #1 for H. Trying since May 21, 2011 Not charting though
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?
CD 12 1st cycle after MC
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
QOTW: Someone is making you dinner on Saturday! What's on the perfect menu? "Bonus points" for who is making it/whose recipe?
Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.
BFP- 10-16-14 EDD 6/13/15: MC 12-1-14
1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from. Aus from MD.
2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.? TTC#1 and likely only since Sept 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? Clomid w/ IUI, and progesterone during the TWW. Aside from that, limited booze and caffeine, regular exercise, healthy eating, and PNV. I'm on MyFitnessPal to try and drop a little weight (I may as well, since cutting booze and soda is eliminating a lot of calories!).
4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? 8dpiui. If my period doesn't show up by 3/12, I'll go in for a beta. I may test at home on Tuesday as my period is due on Monday.
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) I started having my usual PMS cramps today, so I'm not too hopeful. I'm trying to stay optimistic for DH's sake, though.
QOTW: With all this healthy eating and limited booze, my dream Saturday dinner would be all the stuff I haven't had lately. DH's pasta in vodka and sausage sauce, a vat of wine, a huge pile of piping hot garlic bread, Caesar salad, and the world's biggest red velvet cupcake and a cappuccino for dessert. (Have I mentioned it's snowing heavily in Baltimore? That may be influencing my cravings.)