Weekly checkin - Oct 7

dolphin012

The button is back so here we go....

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: What is the best thing about fall weather where you are from?

dolphin012

dolphin012 from CA

ttc #1 for a while

Preparing for our FET in november. Currently on the first week of OCPs. 

Trying to be as hopeful and optimistic as possible for our final embryos. A little ways away still. I do get a little impatient at how long the fet prep takes. On the other hand, it is nice to have a break from trying to schedule in shots all the time. 

Best thing about fall weather is the wood stove and feeling warm and cozy in our little house.

Whiggrrl65

Whiggrrl65 from the East Coast

TTC#1 actively since August '14

4th IUI cycle. Did Bravelle and trigger this cycle.

9DPIUI
I was feeling optimistic but as typical in the TWW, I am starting to doubt everything. Am gonna test on Saturday am.

One of my favorite things about fall is wearing a sweater, jeans, and boots.

thistle8677

1. thistle8677 in Oregon

2. TTC#5 (#1 for fiancé) for 14? 15mo? I don't know over a year. Recurrent loss.

3. Temping/charting, Opks, prenatals, CoQ10, liquid fish oil, seed cycling, swimming, positive thinking...
Getting prolactin levels tested.

4. Pretty sure I'm 2dpo (although waiting for FF crosshairs...I should get them tomorrow)

5. This was my first "normal" temping cycle since my most recent d&c 7mo ago! So I'm feeling a little more hopeful than usual. I'll be okay either way. My man FINALLY made a Drs appt for the 29th so he'll get bloodwork done to rule out genetic factors as well!

QOTW: Fall brings rain and the leaves change, so I'm actually really looking forward to cozy nights at home and pretty foliage.

8->

thistle8677

@dolphin012 xoxox
@Whiggrrl65 fx, keep us posted...

PattersRN

1. PattersRN, Oregon

2. This is my second cycle TTC #1

3. Temping/charting, myo-inositol, OPKs

4. Currently CD 8. I should ovulate next week, my cycles are pretty regular.

5. Hopeful, but given I tried 8 months with my ex husband (with no results), I'm a little nervous. I do have some suspicions that past issues were more on ex's end though (issues with ED, excessive drinking, and he wasn't healthy in general).

The best thing about fall here, at least this year, is the rain. We had such an unusually dry summer that I'm begging for rain!!!

pekaboosmiles

1. pekaboosmiles from Indiana

2. This is our 3rd month TTC #1 (We had to skip a month because DH was sick)

3. OPKs, Prenatals, Charting, Temping

4. CD17

5. I'm anxious. I didn't get much sleep this weekend and haven't really caught up yet, so I'm sure that isn't helping. This is my first cycle temping and charting, but I'm so confused - my temps seem to be all over that place and I haven't gotten the spike to indicate I've ovulated. The OPKs just keeps showing me a flashing smilie, so I don't know if I missed it or if I didn't ovulate at all. I estimated my fertile window based on CM and we did BD - so hopefully this month isn't completely shot. I'm just really worried that I won't see that spike in temp soon.

QOTW: Fall has always been my favorite season, so I love everything about it. The cooler weather, the changing leaves, Halloween, looking forward to the holiday season - but now, I think my absolute favorite thing about fall is our anniversary at the end of October. 

:x

thistle8677

Ooh another Oregonian @PattersRN!
It was so dry here this summer wasn't it?!!! I'm in Portland btw
Good luck to you!

thistle8677

@pekaboosmiles I hope you get a peak reading soon. I had a crap cycle last month with temping, I did get a peak reading but FF never gave me crosshairs, which totally made me mental. How long are your cycles and do you know when you typically O?

PattersRN

@thistle8677 I saw you mentioned you were from Oregon in your check in too . I'm in Beaverton. Good luck to you as well!

agriffin92013

Amanda from south carolina

TTC #1 for over 2 yrs 

3rd IUI with femara 7.5mg 3-7, thinking of adding acupuncture but have to get the DH on board with it

on CD 2 

Not sure how I feel on this cycle.  This will be possibly be our last IUI since our RE believes the chances drop significantly after the 3rd time 

Being able to sit by the fire

Piperella

1. Laura from Virginia

2. TTC#1 for forever and a day.

3. My 2nd round of clomid (upped to 100mg) and IUI #2.  I see a RE who I love.  Im using the "My Calendar" app and the newest Clear Blue Digital Fertility Monitor. I'm also going for a HSG on Monday.

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? I'm CD 3, but RE had me start taking clomid last night as we are trying to rush this cycle due to him going to a conference Oct 18-19th.. that's why injections were ruled out this time. :-(

5. I'm excited and nervous.  I really wanted to be switched to injections this time, but because of the conference my timing wouldn't work.  I'm not happy about doing clomid again, but I'm trying to stay positive.  I want this cycle to work.  I'm hoping that my follicles work magic and get to good sizes the next 10 days.

The fall weather where I live is right in between the beach and the mountains.  Get to see my mom at the beach and then drive up to the mountains to go to a cidery for my DH. :-)

edited: added info

AimeeLori

1. Lori and I'm from Mississippi.

 TTC #2 for about five months now.  I have one daughter but BF has no kids. This will be #1 for us. 

Just charting at the moment. I will start temping next month as that is new to me. I have a pretty regular 28 day cycle with a 13-14 LP.  My first was easy and I'm having to get used to the difference with this one.

I am currently 10dpo.  Although we BD almost everyday BUT on O day due to BF being ill. I might test this weekend on Saturday. Supposed to see AF on Monday morning. I know I will at least test once prior to Monday.

 I'm excited this cycle because I'm having some interesting symptoms that I haven't before (especially the presence of extra CM that I've not had prior and some weird tasting/nose issues with my food). I'm trying to stay laid back (HA!). 

I'm in Mississippi.  When fall finally hits we all collectively sigh and pull out our boots!  The relief from the humidity is just AMAZING! Its my favorite season!

Good Luck to all!

kellymarie8408

1. Kelly from Cali

2. TTC #1 - month 6

3. Temping, charting, OPKs

4. CD 12, waiting to O

5. Hopeful this cycle! I'm hoping for a BFP for my birth/anniversary month!

QOTW: What does everyone have planned for the weekend? Not sure what's on the agenda for the weekend. I'm sure H and I will be working in the yard and setting up Halloween decorations

Sporty1216

Sporty1216 from NE

TTC #2 for about 8 cycles

OPKs--I can't chart because LO still wakes up in the night so my temps would be a mess.

CD 20--just waiting and waiting for next Wednesday so I can test before we go to CA to visit my family. I know you can all relate to how badly I want to show up there with news of a BFP!

I'm feeling hopeful. I've been having some nausea and heartburn, and also this feeling of something being stuck in my throat, which I had for at least the first trimester with LO. I'm trying to stay rational and realize that it may not happen this month. But I'll be pretty devastated if it doesn't, to be honest. We had really good BD timing and I feel like we are in a better place with overall health, our marriage, etc. Basically, I feel like it's time!

I love everything about fall. Except the fact that football is on all. The. Time. Honey crisp apples are a favorite treat. Cool crisp days where I can wear a sweatshirt, jeans, and flip flops are also a bonus.

jilligan14

1. Jill from NC

2. TTC #1, not preventing since 11/12, actively trying since 8/14 (two losses in 2014)

3. OPKs (Wondfo), temping, prenatals, evening primrose oil, CoQ10, probiotics, Vit D, fish oil, Myo-inositol, D-Chiro-Inositol, cayenne, flaxseed oil, Vitex & licorice (CD3-9). Also some nasty herbal concoction twice a day from the acupuncturist. Still going strong with the no carb/no sweets diet. Just started cabergoline to bring down my high prolactin levels.

4. CD12, waiting to O...

5. I'm really hoping this cycle is it for me so I don't have to make all the decisions regarding medicated cycles. But if it doesn't work out this time, then I'll most likely be doing the Letrozole next cycle (just have to decide whether to do it monitored or not). I really hope that I O on the earlier side since I'm going to a music festival next weekend and camping in a big tent with a bunch of people. If I do end up O'ing that weekend, H and I will have to get super creative about how to get some alone time...I've already talked to one friend about this and she said she could help keep everyone away for a specified time, but I still think it'll take some work to pull this off. I actually got pregnant at the same festival last year so it'd be crazy if it happened again (last year we were there alone so it was a lot easier).

I love the cooler weather and being able to snuggle with a warm blanket.

Good luck everyone! Please, please, please give us some BFP's soon!!! Someone! Anyone!

carrieandr

Carrie from Florida

TTC #1 for 9 months, MMC/D&E + chemical pregnancy

Charting/temping, opks

CD7, still not sure if DH will feel well enough to TTC this month

Super anxious. I can't take another month of being sidelined.

QOTW: What is the best thing about fall weather where you are from?  I'm from Florida, so I'm grateful that it is slightly less hot now.  Other than that, it's pretty much still summer here.  The stores still get filled with winter clothes, though.  They should design separate fashion lines for hot places.

Sporty1216

@carrieandroy--I really, really hope your DH feels well enough to try! Will be praying that he does. Being sidelined is so hard.

Jenniferk08

Jennifer from NY

2- TTC #2 for over a year now.

3- I've been charting and lots OPK

4- 1/2 way through my 2ww and peeing on HPT every morning.

5-Fingers crossed. I'm down to my last couple months of trying. Sadly if it doesn't happen by December/January I'm done.

QOTW- living in NY and especially in the more rural areas the falls are amazing. The colors, falling leaves, cool nights. And my favorite thing is football (comes only after God and family in my family).

BulgariHeart

1. BulgariHeart. Bicoastal.

2. TTC #1. Cycle #4.

3. Charting and temping. OPKs. Taking a never ending list of supplements. TCM remedies and acupuncture. Nettles tea. Self abdominal massages that my LMT taught me and the latest entry: moxa stick every night before bed, which I LOVE!

4. 6dpo of a stupid cycle in which I ovulated too early so even if something got fertilized I'm afraid it wouldn't stick. Ugh. So frustrating. 

5. I feel like I want to get this over with and get to the next cycle fast. 

QOTW: Not a fan of fall at all. Where I'm from I guess it's better because the temperature is still mild and overall the weather is nice. In NYC where I live now it's just horrible. Yeah, I tried but can't think of a single thing I like about fall. 

emsmama15

1. EmsMama15 from MN

2. TTC #2 for 17 long months...

3. Temping, charting, OPKs, all the supplements, high protein, low carb diet, nasty herbs from acupuncturist, Mayan abdominal massage, acupuncture, Reiki.  Working on losing 9 more pounds for IVF.  Last hurrah natural cycle prior to starting BCPs for IVF next cycle.  

4. CD7, WTO.  I O'd on CD18 last month, so hoping for that again this month.

5. Not too hopeful that it'll happen naturally after all we've done, but stranger things have happened, right?

QOTW: I LOVE FALL - pumpkin spice lattes, fresh picked apples, warm drinks, sweaters, snuggling under the blankets, fires in the fireplace.  Plus, the humidity is gone!!  LOVE!!  Oh, and it's going to be 82 degrees here this Sunday!  Seriously??

HisPromisIsTrue

Hi ladies, I took a break for a few months as my husband and I worked to get on the same page. We have made enough progress that I am back to some degree . I pray there have been many BFPs while I was away . 1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from: Tracie from PA 2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc: On and off since July 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? : using an Aopk mostly for tracking using fertility friend app. 4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test: 2ww 5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) : very hopeful, and this month I feel like we have a shot. Trying not to read into the fact that people say I am glowing, and feeling like af is coming early (was a symptom for friends). QOTW: What is the best thing about fall weather where you are from?: being able to get out and walk again .

HisPromisIsTrue

@Jenniferk08 I was born and raised in NY

thistle8677

@HisPromisIsTrue welcome back!

Sporty1216

@HisPromisIsTrue --welcome back!

dolphin012

@HisPromisIsTrue - welcome back!!!

emsmama15

Ditto everyone else -- welcome back @HisPromisIsTrue!!