TTCAL check-in 9/28

AL_TwinCities

If you haven't joined the weekly check-in before, please join now by answering these questions. If you have joined the check-in before, feel free to just answer 2 & 3 or share any update you'd like!

1. Introduce yourself

2. Status (Months/Cycles TTCAL and WTO or TWW, benched or currently going through a loss)

3. GTKY: What do you love about fall?

AL_TwinCities

CD1 today, so starting cycle 13 after loss. October will be month 17 since we started TTC, including the CP. Feels like we'll never see another BFP!

GTKY: Wearing sweaters, hiking in the woods as the leaves have started to turn, and then fall to the ground. The temperatures, the smell, just love this season!

ETA because I can't count

crob5685

Today marks 14 weeks or 98 days since my loss and I am still waiting for AF to return. If doesn't arrive this week doctor will get me going on progesterone to hopefully set the reset button!

I absolutely love Fall! I love the slight cooler weather, the fashion, the activities, I just love everything about fall, except of course that winter follows it.

carrieandr

Carrie from Florida, TTC#1 for 9 months, MMC/d&e + chemical pregnancy

10dpo, but I was essentially benched this month.  Timing was -5 due to DH being sick.  I'm looking forward to starting a new cycle this weekend.

I love Fall, but it's not the same in Florida.  It won't be getting cooler for a while yet.  Holidays are around the corner, though, so that is nice.  It's bittersweet this year because based on ovulation, my EDD was Halloween.  (The dr went by LMP, so my signature says 11/5.) I never in a million years thought I wouldn't be pregnant when my EDD came around.

Sarafuss

2. Status (Months/Cycles TTCAL and WTO or TWW, benched or currently going through a loss):  month 4/cycle 3, waiting impatiently for AF and on day 7 of Prometrium.  Starting my first cycle (after this loss) with the RE and anxious to get started.

3. GTKY: What do you love about fall?  I love the cooler weather and all of the fun fall festivals and activities.  

Fepon24

2. Status (Months/Cycles TTCAL and WTO or TWW, benched or currently going through a loss)- I am waitin on AF to arrive. It has been a little over two weeks since my miscarriage. I'm ready to start trying again and wish AF would come but I know it may be awhile.

3. GTKY: What do you love about fall?
Hoodies, sweaters, boots, and turning off my AC. I am always cold so I look forward to layering on clothes and being warm and cozy!!

fantasticmrsfox

Hi! I'm 23 TTC #2 since April. DS is 2 next month. I had a miscarriage earlier this month, and we are jumping right back into TTC.

2. Status (Months/Cycles TTCAL and WTO or TWW, benched or currently going through a loss)
I haven't been thoroughly charting since my MC but I'm on CD20. My OB gave us the go ahead to just start trying right away without waiting x amount of cycles. I'm nervous to get pregnant again but want it so badly at the same time!

3. GTKY: What do you love about fall?
I love going outside without sweating! DS and I walked to the library this morning and it was bliss!

Sally1990

Hello, my name is Elizabeth! I'm married, i'm 25 DH is 26. We have two DDs 3 years and our 2nd will be 2 in Nov. We had a mc in June and end of July of this year.

2. I'm on CD 21 first month trying again. I'm really scared of having another mc but feeling hopeful this time. 

3. I love fall. I love the smell of leaves, I love cooking soups in the fall. I love going to the pumpkin farm.  

kmartinez209

Hello ladies I am curious and wanted to ask a question, I too had my 1st MC in September, im so lost right now im not sure what is right DH and I only have fur babies we've been married for almost 14 years and have never wore protection a day in our lives together our BFP was a shock and so was our loss, now im confused when to start again I wanted to try ok our own since they say you are most fertile after a pregnancy but I'm worried I hear getting pregnant so soon and not waiting like 3 cycles can cause you to have another MC so what's the right length of time? What's the proper way to get back into baby making after being devastated with our loss?

Btw I LOVE everything about FALL best time of the year my all time most favorite especially October and Halloween time, not to mention my birthday is in September ;;)

carrieandr

@kmartinez209 what did your doctor recommend? Everyone's drs say different things, so we recommend listening to your own. But for what it's worth, my dr said to wait for one AF after my MMC/D&E (11 wks, baby measured 6) and that I didn't have to wait after my chemical pregnancy (ended naturally one week after bfp.)

LilLambie

2. Status (Months/Cycles TTCAL and WTO or TWW, benched or currently going through a loss): We are benched atm. I had to get a rubella vaccine so I'm out until the end of October. So it will be next cycle. I'm just working out my cycle. Last cycle was my second since my stillbirth. Ive pretty much just gone back to how my cycle was before hand, just af is shorter now then before.

3. GTKY: What do you love about fall? I'm in Australia so we are in spring not autumn. It's nice that I can wake up and not be so cold and the sun is already up. Keep in mind that anything less then 15°C I consider freezing.

winnie1122

1. Just reintro'd on the board but I'm still ttc #1 after 4 losses, most recent on July 1 at 10 wks. Getting back in the game now.

2. Status: Beginning of 2nd regular cycle since loss. Plan to try again this month but not really intensively. My last cycle was long (39d) and I didn't test for ovulation, so I'm not sure how "back to normal" I actually am. We'll see how it goes, no real expectations. We're 2 1/2 years into TTC overall. Thinking about adoption as well!

3. Fall is my absolute FAVORITE. I love everything about it. Boots, apples, the weather, sweaters, colors, smells, Thanksgiving, my crockpot...just the best. Fall in Indiana is amazing. 

AL_TwinCities

@kmartinez209 I second PP - listen to your doctor's recommendation. I had an early loss and my doctor asked me to wait one cycle, but different losses and doctors will have different answers. If you have never used protection in 14 years, have you considered a consultation with an RE?

fairygirl86

2. Status (Months/Cycles TTCAL and WTO or TWW, benched or currently going through a loss) 3/4. CD 3

3. GTKY: What do you love about fall? I love the color and the smell. Also since I sleep during the day helps me feel like I actually get dark time to sleep as silly as that may sound.

penelope4612

1. Introduce yourself:  Hi, I'm 32 and DH is 31.  We just started TTC in August and were so excited to get a BFP, however after a whirlwind of a few weeks, found out that it was ectopic and I had to receive the methotrexate shot.

2. Status (Months/Cycles TTCAL and WTO or TWW, benched or currently going through a loss): Benched for now, we're supposed to wait 3 months after the shot.  Also still waiting for HCG to go down to 0.

3. GTKY: What do you love about fall? The weather is my favorite.  Not too hot, not too cold.  Nice for going outside.

ceclarlinetlo

2. TTC #1 for 12 months - currently benched after 2 consecutive losses - I am waiting to get my uterine septum removed before trying again. I'm currently trying to get all my ducks in a row for my first appointment with an RE because my OB doesn't do the surgery I need, and I am currently frustrated because I requested my records from my OB office be sent to the RE office and they haven't received them yet. But my insurance has finally approved the referral so that's making me feel better.

3. I actually am in the minority here it seems - I really hate being cold so I'm not really a fan of fall or winter - but I do love Halloween and mellowcream pumpkins.

tenna1sa

Hi ladies, I'm Sara. DH and I are currently going through a loss. Found out at our routine checkup that our 17.5 week baby had no heartbeat and had to go through labor and delivery just a few days ago. Came on the Bump to delete it from my phone actually because I didn't realize there was support for our situation! Really glad I took one last look before uninstalling. We won't be trying for while since everything just happened, but hopefully we will get there soon. DD is 2.5, so she has been a nice distraction.

I LOVE going to apple orchards in the fall for apples and pumpkins! Can't wait to take my LO soon and come back home and bake lots of yummy treats.

GoldenTMama

1. Hi I'm back here again. My DH and I are both 31 and so ready to start our family together. This is our 2nd MC, the first was at 9 weeks and this one was early (at about 4 1/2 weeks). 

2. Just had a natural and early MC, so we are waiting for HCG to get down to 0. We try again as soon as possible. 

3. I love hot drinks (cocoa and apple cider) in a warm blanket and having family close!

PeggyOlsonFTW

Jumping on in here...

1. First time poster with a 2yo DS. I had a d&c on 9/15. Went to the dr. due to spotting when I was almost 12 weeks and ultrasound showed baby stopped growing at 7w1d. Devastating bc we had an appointment with a midwife at 9 weeks and after the pelvic exam she said everything looked great. 

2. D&C two weeks ago. Kinda in limbo. Doctor said nothing about waiting except no sex for two weeks, so last night we may or may not have "tried".

3. Baking, Halloween, and my birthday  

Chichigo

I'm on cycle 4 and TWW.

Fall is my favorite season. I like watching the leaves change colors, moderate temperatures, and making soups and stews.

MamaBish

1. Introduce yourself

Some of you know me, some don't. dd was stillborn in March. Loss sucks.

2. Status (Months/Cycles TTCAL and WTO or TWW, benched or currently going through a loss)

TTCAL month Cycle 4, two cd 20

3. GTKY: What do you love about fall?

Halloween and apples!

daisy62103

1. sinnet from upstate NY

2. ttc #4  after d&c in july at 14 wks. baby girl measured right on track. currently in 2nd month trying again.

3. I love fall, hate the winter that follows. Love the cooler temps, picking apples and pumpkins & yummy apple crisp! Oh and halloween!

allishally13

1. hi, I'm Allison. Just turned 26 years old last month, married for just over a year now.

2. I am currently benched waiting for 2-3 cycles to try again after finding out at 9.1 wks that our baby's heartbeat had stopped and had stopped growing at 7.5 wks this past Monday. Natural miscarriage started Monday night, in the ER Tuesday as it had to be followed by a d&c. Scariest and most painful experience in every way. Still healing and yet wishing I was already pregnant again :-S

3. Fall is my absolute favorite. The leaves, light sweaters, pumpkin anything, apple picking. Hopefully winter doesn't come early!

R0824H

1. Introduce yourself

Hi ladies, first time posting in here, some may know me from TTGP. I had a very early MC in 08/15 (I found out I was PG and losing it all in the same day). I didn't need a d&c but it took a long time (or so it felt) to get back to normal. I confirmed O in late September (via temping) and something just felt off when "AF" came knocking. I tested my hcg (I work in a lab) and it was 35.8 on Thursday, but I've had extremely heavy bleeding for the past 4 days so I feel like I'm going through everything all over again.

2. Status Started trying in July, MC in August, and possibly again now (4/3 cycles overall) I think I'm in WTO or will be.

3. GTKY: What do you love about fall?  That I can cozy up with my layers of tanks with sweaters, my fuzzy socks and curling up on the couch with the fireplace on!

AL_TwinCities

I'm sorry to see you here @R0824H

R0824H

Thank you @AL_TwinCities it's not very reassuring when your GP tells you "I don't understand what's going on" and now I have to wait until Monday for an hcg redraw