Weekly Check In April 1

kindershlitz

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:  April Fools! What's the best trick you have played or had played on you? 

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.

BulgariHeart

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
BulgariHeart. I'm bi-coastal.

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

Cycle 2 of TTC baby #1.

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? 

The usual: temping/charting, OPKs, CM and BD  

I'm going to pick up Evening Primrose Oil today to improve my CM quality, so that's a new thing I guess.

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

CD6, waiting to O.

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

Hopeful! It could lead to a NYE baby 8->

QOTW:  April Fools! What's the best trick you have played or had played on you? 

I have no idea... probably the million times that friends of mine announced their fake unwanted pregnancies and I totally, 100% fell for each one of them ahah

kindershlitz

Kindershlitz/MI
TTC #2 since August '13

Pretty much just using opks, pnvs, bd schedule- a natural cycle after the last five months being medicated and 2 iuis.

CD18 and I think 1dpo

I feel like we have no chance no matter what

My dad once told me about something an athlete had said post-game interview that made the athlete sound like an idiot. It's hard to explain but my dad had made it up. I went on to quote my dad and make myself look like an idiot. Anyway, lesson learned to never quite my dad because he loved making goofy things up.

jilligan14

Hi Ladies!

Jill here from NC. 

TTC #1 for 2 years. 

Doing everything natural: Vitex, inositol supplements, prenatals, CoQ10, OPKs, temping, etc.

CD23 and no ovulation yet :-( Had lots of EWCM from CD13-18 but then it went away. I've also had the flashing smiley face for the OPK since CD13 but still no LH surge. Sigh.

I'm just tired of tracking everything and taking all these vitamins and just feel blah. Not sure what else to do except turn to drugs next. Ugh. 

I think I April Fooled a boyfriend long ago that I was pregnant. Now that I know I have PCOS, I realize how slim the chance would've been that I would have *accidentally* gotten pregnant back then!

My vent: I went ahead and ordered the crinone (the expensive progesterone supplement) and it's just sitting there, waiting for me to use it. I keep tracking every day and am worried that I'll somehow miss O or misinterpret it and it's stressful because the progesterone is so expensive, I want to make sure I use it on the right day. But so far it looks like I'm not going to O again so I just have to keep waiting...

OldNell

1. OldNell, PA

2. TTC # 1 since January 2014

3. Taking some time to try on our own after initial testing with RE. Charting, temping, opks. Going to try to decrease caffeine this month and keep drinking moderate after a little post-Easter silliness.

4. CD 9, waiting to O. If this cycle is consistent with my pattern, I should be about 2 days from O.

5. I'm feeling pretty relaxed about this cycle. The husband and I are on the same page about a few things after our RE visit and he is more interested in the process, so I feel less alone with all this. I know our chances every month are slim but at least this month we have done a few things to give ourselves that chance. As much as the 2ww is a grind, it is worse for me when I know we have no shot and I'm just waiting for AF so we can start over.

QOTW: I'm not a big April fools person. Maybe because so much of it involves physical humor and I have never been a fan of physical pranks.

rspalding001

1. Rspalding001 CA
2. TTC #2 since Fall 2014
3. Not doing anything yet as I'm not really in a cycle yet. Will probably just do OPKs again.
4. Currently recovering from my loss, bleeding hasn't stopped yet (only 4 days) but both embryos passed naturally so probably no need for D&C, just have to wait out the bleeding.
5. Feeling oddly ok about everything. It helps that I gave my daughter to hug and squeeze I think. I'm actually not that depressed, just a little sad.

QOTW: when I first started dating my husband he changed his FB status to "it's complicated" on April 1st but I didn't put two and two together and freaked out when I got the update. Ha ha. Well played Hun

efhoping2010

1. efhoping2010, WY

2. Since miscarriage and D&C surgery May 2012, IVF/ICSI is our only option because of DH's dx.

3.  IVF/ICSI #4 with a fresh PESA for DH and then CCS testing and later FET at the "big clinic".

4.  On stim day 3 for IVF/ICSI #4 and feeling bloated and nauseous, I am on 450 iu total daily so that might be why!  Have my first monitoring u/s and b/w on Friday locally and then drive to big clinic on Saturday with daily monitoring us/bw until trigger.  According to my calendar possible trigger is Wednesday 4/08.

5. A little sad that DH will not be out there with me until ER. Scared of doing all of this will still result with a poor result.

jennymack79

Jen / Missouri

TTC #1 for 1 month

Still new at this, but temping every morning. Was tracking CM but now that's it mostly gone, not really trying.

I'm on CD18 and losing hope for a definitive O this cycle. After blowing almost a whole pack of digital opks this month with no surge, going to buy some of the cheapies for next month. FF gave me a dashed crosshairs on CD13, and I had ewcm both before and after, but again no +opk, so don't really know if I O'd or not. I tested this morning but got an error message and just said screw it. Don't know if I'll keep testing or not for the rest of the cycle. Not expecting a surge now that CM is not as favorable. We bd'd on CD11, so I suppose it's possible to get a BFP, though I'm certainly not expecting it. I may test in a week or so. Or just wait for AF's arrival. This whole thing is still kind of surreal to me so taking a pregnancy test feels odd. 

Calm and not too hopeful about this cycle. Eager to get the next one going and be generally better about charting.

QOTW: 
I'm not a huge fan of April Fools pranks either, though I love some of the things companies do - like Google's Maps thing where you can turn your streets into a pacman game. I hope they keep that up forever because it's silly fun.

jilligan14

@jennymack79 - do you normally have regular cycles? My cycles are irregular and since using OPKs I found out I ovulate between CD18-29 (and sometimes not at all). Not everyone ovulates early in the cycle. Temping is the best way to confirm if O did actually happen. Keep at it and fingers crossed you get some good results soon!

jennymack79

@jilligan14 oops! Sorry forgot to mention I've seen a temp rise that started on CD14 and is still going strong. Got my dashed crosshairs after the 3rd day of higher temp.

Not sure of how regular my cycles are since this is really my first one charting. Never even bothered to track periods before or after BCPs.

emsmama15

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

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
TTC #2 since July 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? 
On a break.  

I went in this morning and made my appointment for a consult with my RE.  I couldn't get in till May 5.  I almost lost it.  The poor NP who drew my appointment this morning was probably thinking "Great!"  We talked for a while before my scan about next steps and what I should do .. as I cried and cried.  She suggested a break.  I was very torn on that, but promised I'd talk to my hubby about it.  We did the scan and I had multiple cysts, so the break decision was taken out of my hands.  I left the clinic with an IVF handbook and a list of therapists who specialize in fertility issues.  I made an appointment today.  Also going to give up my beloved Starbucks (too much sugar) and make some other changes to try to start losing some weight to qualify for IVF at my clinic.  Making the most of my break.  I'm actually feeling a little relieved to not have to worry about any injections or ultrasounds or scheduling IUI this month. Unfortunately, my acupuncturist wanted me to take a break to do some herbs, but she doesn't want to give me anything with the cysts, so that's not an option.  I probably won't take another break unless I have cysts again. 

Sorry for the novel.

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test?
CD 3 of a (usually) 32-35 day natural cycle - that'll be weird.  My recent cycles have been 24-ish days with the meds and trigger.

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

QOTW:  April Fools! What's the best trick you have played or had played on you? 
One I remember is that my college roommate put pennies in my doorjam and I was basically locked in my room.  Unfortunately, I had a 8am class, so I woke up all 5 of my roommates when I banged on the wall between our rooms and yelled at her.  Fun stuff!

Edit: I re-read my post and needed to be honest - I didn't ALMOST lose it, I totally lost it....

gfgrump

@jennymack79 I've had a whole bunch of months where I never got a pos opk.  It can be kind of elusive and you can miss it. 

@rspalding001 I hope things get back to normal and it's not too painful.  

@emmasmama15 sorry, that sounds awful. Hopefully soon you'll have some answers and a direction to go.  Sounds like the break is much needed. 

efhoping2010 fingers crossed for next week.

kindershlitz  sorry things are feeling hopeless. I hope the natural month gives you a bit of a break from the craziness.

BulgariHeart fingers crossed for the NYE baby. That would be fun.

jilligan14 sorry things are rough. Try to keep your chin up. We've all been there. Feeling some of that myself.

I hope I didn't miss anyone. Kinda fun to do a late check in and get to see what everyone else has written.

1. Dina, Ca

2. TTC #1 since July

3. Same old. Was thinking about trying this kooky thing of a abdominal massage. I know it sounds odd, but supposedly it can help turn your uterus a bit or something. Ha, I'm ready to try anything natural at this point. Everything else the same.

4. cd 20 I believe it is.  Unclear when I O'd, so I could either be 2dpo or 7 dpo.

5. Idk.  we would have had good timing if the O day lined up with the OPK and the CM. If it lines up with temp shift, we're pretty off, but I guess not totally out of the ballpark. Just went to my very good friend's baby shower.  She had been trying for 7 or 8 months, so I certainly do not begrudge her the pregnancy. But there were a couple points where I was like, "when is it going to be my turn?" But then I got over myself and got back into being a helpful, caring friend, bc I love her so much and I am really happy for her.

qoftw: well, we once got my dad with fake broken egg on the floor. He came down and was like, "let me show you how to clean up an egg" ad then we all started laughing. Sounds dumb when I write it, but if you knew my dad and how in control and all knowing he likes to be, you'd get why it's funny.

dolphin012

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

dolphin012 from CA
2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?

ttc #1 for a while

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 ivf cycle 

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

This is day 7 of stim meds. I had a day 6 u/s and go back tomorrow for another. 

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

All my fingers are crossed! So far everything is looking really good. Follicles are responding well and in unison. I think I will have a better idea of how close to retrieval after tomorrow's u/s. 

It has been a crazy week (long days at a conference + sick kitty to take care (but doing better) + ivf appts and injections (which take a while!). Haven't had much time to check the board, but hope everyone is doing well and having a good week! 

suziq1978

1. suziq1978, central IL

2. TTC #4, cycle 8

3. temping, charting, hoping for lots of sex

4. CD5 - ughhh

5.  At this point I figure it's probably not gonna happen.  H's deadline is looming closer and I don't see that he's going to change his mind.  Sorry about the negativity - I've had a bad morning.

QOTW:  April Fools! What's the best trick you have played or had played on you? 

I don't think I've ever had any tricks played on me.  The best non-trick on April Fools was last year a coworker called in and said she decided to retire and wasn't returning to work - we all thought it was a joke, but it was real.

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.

KirstenAlecia

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

Kirsten from Southern California


2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
TTC #1 for H/#2 for me since we got married 5/21/11

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? 

Prenatals, Vit D, working on weight loss, and BDing if H's back and neck heal soon. if not this month will be a bust. 


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

CD10 waiting to O

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
Totally anxious, if by some miracle we succeeded I would not me in the best state of mind. Paranoia would take over, but at just a few months shy of 39 i can't think about waiting on purpose for a more calm state of mind

QOTW:  April Fools! What's the best trick you have played or had played on you? 

The best one ever was a few years ago. I worked in a place where my co-workers were pretty immature and my relationship with them was sort of weird. The used to drive me nuts. We were all aware of its ups and downs and eventually after one toxic person left it was mostly peaceful. So one April 1st I had one of the girls call my husband saying that she was the sheriffs and I had been arrested for assault on a co-worker and was available for bail and release. He asked how much and she told him some ridiculously high amount. He sighed and said he would be there in about an hour. TOTALLY FELL FOR IT. Later he said he was waiting for the day I couldn't take it anymore and hauled off and beat the stuffing out of one of them (AS IF I'M THAT BARBARIC sp??) The good thing is is sort of bonded my coworkers and I...funny that me sinking couple levels in maturity to do this helped, lol. It was fun though, planning and executing it. It also has and will go on as one of the only times in history that I have ever been able to pull anything over on H.

thirtyninetoforty

Paige from PA
TTC#1 since Jan 2014
Follistim, trigger, IUI
In limbo right now

I don't think I have one to share or at least I can't remember one.  I know this year I totally missed april fools day - had to date documents today at work and thought it was 4/1 then found out it was 4/2!  I have no idea how I missed it.

Guennie

Guennie from SC

Second cycle hoping for #2.

I'm trying to chart although it's been hard to read this cycle. My h was being careful when I told him it might be O time but the last time we dtd he suddenly wasn't so I may not be out of the game.

I believe I finally did O but I'm not sure if it was yesterday or the day before so I'm either 1 or 2 dpo.

This cycle has been hard on me. I went from feeling hopeful to feeling guilty to feeling crushed. Now I'm hopeful again but at the same time I'm feeling guilty wondering if my h wasn't careful because he expected me to tell him it was still a risky time. My intention was to tell him once I thought it was safe again. We obviously suck at this. I really think if it happens he will come around but I do worry that he would initially be upset and blame me. I think it's time to sit down and tell him how hard this has been on me. I've been thinking that I should resolve to make this the last cycle I let myself be hopeful. If it doesn't happen I need to find a way to move on because this emotional rollercoaster is just wrecking me.

I know I used to love April Fools Day when I was a kid but I'm having a hard time remembering any pranks.