***December WTO***

brooklyngirl18

@Hopefulmommy1980 you picture made me laugh! I'm the same way except with gin for a dirty martini. sorry for the CD 1

I am sitting tight at CD7. I just finished clomid last night and I go for a scan tomorrow to see how follicles are developing. I'm thinking IUI will take place sometime next week, I'm just hoping the office being closed on the 25 and 26 doesn't screw up the timing. 

SP128

Can I begrudgingly join you gals. I started spotting last night, thought thing she were just going to start flowing. Still spotting a little and just waiting for full blown. I'm cd.5. Just want it to be a definite cd1 so I can encourage and foster this egg 

justsuzie

@Hopefulmommy1980 Oh my....I need that RIGHT now.  I am at work and wow, yes, pass me the bottle. 

BeagleMom34

@TheFox&TheSparrow - how did you have to wait for AF after your D&C?  I'm 6 weeks post D&C and just waiting for something to happen.....

laeberge3

@RiverSong15  Thanks! It's the dye/x-ray version. Hoping it goes smoothly. 

@Hopefulmommy1980 That looks amazing! Sorry for CD1. 

I think I've been experiencing some panic/anxiety attacks the last few days. Had one on Saturday with our travel debacles and then again yesterday and today. I don't have a history of attacks so it's been concerning. I was convinced first I had residual hcg and this was an ectopic pregnancy (it's not)  and then convinced that it was a cardiac event (it wasn't). Couldn't possibly be the terrible, stressful last week.  Geez. Thankfully feeling much better now though I'll be following up with my doctor. Just have to get through the HSG tomorrow and work in the afternoon and it'll be a full week off. 

justsuzie

@laeberge3 I have had bad anxiety for 15 years, medicated for 13 of those years.  I finally have it under control without meds for the past 1.5 years.  I noticed my anxiety was at my worst a few days before AF and tapered off after that and then increased a bit around the middle of my cycle.  When my hormones were wonky with different birth control anxiety was also out of control.  Could your hormones be setting it off as well?  And anticipation (whether good or bad) about the HSG could also be affecting your nerves.  Anxiety is the worst. I hope you are able to enjoy the holidays with little anxiety. 

Hopefulmommy1980

@laeberge3 so about the panic attacks they are really scary. I hope that they stop.  

Tennis11785

@beaglemom34 - I know you didn't ask me, but I'll chime in anyway.  After both my D&C's it took approximately 6 weeks for my period to return.  I generally have 5 week cycles, so it was a bit longer than normal.  

Mack2342

@BeagleMom34. Mine returned about 6.5 weeks after d & c. 

@laeberge3. I have had a few panic attacks myself.   They are super scary.   The first one happened when I was 35 in the middle of the night.   I didn't really feel stressed but I guess I was.   I thought I was having a heart attack and drove myself to ER.  I've had a few since then and can recognize them coming on I find that taking deep slow breaths help me. Along with taking things slower.  Anyway I hope it gets better

SP128

@laeberge3 I'm sorry about her panic attacks. Super scary. I've had a few myself. The strategy that works for me is to realized that it is a panic attack and to tell myself that it's only a panic attack bd I'll be ok. I also focus on slowing my breathes. Another thing I've done is to put a piece of hard candy in my mouth and focus on it slowly melting away. 

laeberge3

Thanks for the tips and good thoughts, ladies. It definitely was scary to feel so out of control. I'm sure it's a combo of stress from work, from this weekend, from the RE visit and my testing today and just the gravity of all this shit. 

@Mack2342. I was close to driving to the ER as well. Glad you're able to tell when they're coming on now. 

Finished bloodwork with the RE, now just waiting to go back for the HSG. We'll see how this goes. 

laeberge3

I'm finished with the procedures.  Had an ultrasound (apparently my left ovary likes to hide), HSG, and an endometrial biopsy.  The biopsy and HSG stung a bit but mostly it was just sharp cramping.  It only lasted a couple minutes - totally doable.  My tubes are both clear, so that's good.  Follow-up isn't until February 1 (how the heck am I supposed to just chill until then?! ) but if anything is abnormal, they'll call before. 

Now, I just need to finish some work and get myself out of here for Christmas break. 

brooklyngirl18

@laeberge3 yay for clear tubes! sorry for the long wait until your follow up.

I am cd 8 and had a scan today with a 16.5 follicle. The dr said ideally iui would be sunday or monday but alas, the office is closed. I go back tomorrow and if it's 18 then i'll trigger and have an iui saturday, if not wait til tuesday and cross my fingers it's not too late.

laeberge3

@brooklyngirl18 Sorry for the office being closed.  I hope you're able to trigger tomorrow or everything holds off until Tuesday. Fx!

Taggarab

@brooklyngirl18 I'm sorry that these things always seem to fall on holidays 

Uhlease13

@laeberge3 yay for clear tubes!!

@brooklyngirl18 fx for the right timing!!

Mack2342

@laeberge3. Yay for clear tubes.  Positive thoughts sent your way.  I hope no news is good news

Mack2342

@brooklyngirl18. I hope the timing all works out!

Hopefulmommy1980

@laeberge3 glad the testing went well

@brooklyngirl18 good luck. 

TScalei

@Hopefulmommy1980 -I'm sorry for CD 1.

@RiverSong15 -hahaha to ninja sex - GL with that!!

@brooklyngirl18 - GL with your first medicated cycle.

@laeberge3 - I'm sorry for the stress and anxiety but I'm glad your testing is over!

AFM, CD 8, with these long cycles I have been having I'm probably not going to O for another week or week and a half. My first official cycle of temping is going okay - I took it earlier yesterday, forgot today but I'm hoping along with opks and checking cm it will help me determine o better.

Tennis11785

laeberge3 - what a long wait!! I'd go absolutely crazy stirring! 
brooklyngirl18 - good luck when you go back.  

I'm just sitting here on CD5 waiting for AF to head back to where ever she goes when she's not visiting.  

I've been trying to keep busy with cooking meals at home.  Tonight was pulled pork in the instantpot.  I know I was signing its praises earlier this month, but I seriously love this machine.  Today I took a giant frozen piece or pork (shoulder/boston butt), one cup chicken stock, one cup apple cider and a healthy pour of some spice mix that was hiding in the back of my spice cabinet.  Two hours later, the meat is so tender and just falls apart and is so yummy. And the best part is there is plenty left over for another meal.  

TheFox&TheSparrow

@BeagleMom34 I'm 4 weeks post d&c now. AF came on day 29 after i think. It was two days after i finally got a negative hpt. I'm sorry you're still waiting! 6 weeks is a long wait. I hope it comes asap!

BeagleMom34

Thank you all for the timing input!!!  That really helps me feel better!!

rainafire77

Started doing OPKs again this cycle since it's been two months of trying without monitoring & nothing. Very strong positive OPK today!!! I'm feeding my man lots of protein tonight for dinner to boost his strength because he's gonna need it! Lol Fingers crossed that we get lucky this time! 

BeagleMom34

Found out today, which I already figured, that my HCG test from Wednesday was officially negative!! It was 86 on 12/2, so I would have been surprised if it wasn't, but still nice to hear it officially!!! Still no AF........

laeberge3

@rainafire77 Yay for positive OPKs!! 

@BeagleMom34 Yay for negative hcg! I hope AF makes her return very soon. 

CD 11 here. I'll probably start breaking out the wondfos later this week and trying to HIO every other day. It's been a nice BD break but I had to laugh this morning when I asked H what we had to do today and his only response was "sexy time." Haha, I think he's feeling a bit deprived. 

babypi

@BeagleMom34 great news that your hcg is negative! FX that AF shows up soon for you.

@laeberge3 I think my DH feels deprived too. Lol, we can't help it though. My in-laws house is pretty small, and my father in law is in hospice, so the house is never empty. Looks like DH will continue to be deprived until after we get home in January. Poor guy.  

RiverSong15

@laeberge3 Yay for clear tubes! I'm glad the procedure wasn't too uncomfortable.

@brooklyngirl18 FX that the timing works out for you this month.

@rainafire77 Woohoo for positive OPKs! 

@Tennis11785 Hmm, I may have to check out this Instapot thing. Your dinner sounds amazing.

AFM, I'm on CD15 and I think O should be anytime between tomorrow and Tuesday, depending on what the OPKs do today. My bet is on Monday. My rant is that BIL jacked up the thermostat where we are staying, so no exaggeration, the house was 85 degrees overnight. I temped half an hour early, and my temp was really low (prob becaus I was sleeping on top of the covers), and then when I temped 3 hours later, my temp was really high (like post-O high). Grrrr. I guess I'll go with the one closest to my normal time and keep my FX. We didn't get a chance to HIO until this morning, so hopefully I didn't O yesterday. Based on CM, I don't think I did, but bodies are jerks, so who knows?

Hopefulmommy1980

Good luck

BeagleMom34

@RiverSong15, I'm so sorry!!!  I feel the same way here...temps in my parents' house are nuts!!  Freezing one night, hot the next...plus Eastern time zone here. I hope it all works out for you!!!  Also, big fan of your screen name!!  ☺

SP128

@RiverSong15  Ugh.  So frustrating.  Can you crack a window?  

@laeberge3  GL  and congrats to DH for some sexy time.  It's a drought over here.

@rainafire77  Positive OPKs.  Woo hoo!!

@BeagleMom34  Confirmation on negative HCG is amazing.  

AFM:  CD3  womp womp womp. Trying not to feel too sorry for myself and trying real hard to remain hopeful for this cycle.  
On the bright side, I do have a week off from work and DH has most of the week off too.  Too bad I'm not ovulating until after I go back to work.  Figures. 

rainafire77

Congratulations to everyone getting BFP's, good medical news, positive test results and christening of blenders with Christmas margaritas!

Funny story...maybe a bit TMI but I think some of you might relate. Last night was a tad bit frisky with the sexy time & this morning I felt like I'd pulled a tendon or something in my leg. Fiancé woke up with back spasms. When I limped into the kitchen for coffee he called after me "If that didn't knock you up I don't know what will!"

Hopefulmommy1980

@rainafire77 that is funny

SP128

@rainafire77  That's awesome.

Mack2342

I'm on CD 11 and started OPK just after I finished AF just to be sure I didn't miss any O.  Was low yesterday morning and forgot to test this morning so I tested this evening and got a solid smiley.  FW not supposed to start until tomorrow. Confused as to whether test is truly positive 

RiverSong15

@Mack2342 I don't use the CBD OPKs, so I'm not sure either. But when in doubt, HIO!

AFM: CD17 and looking like O is in the next day or two. OPKs getting darker but still negative. Harrumph. I hate my body's quirks, as I don't always get positive OPKs, despite still ovulating. I'd really like a strong positive this month tho....

Mack2342

Two days of solid smileys and wondfos backed up smileys.  Had a neg one this morning so I guess I will be moving into the dreaded waiting period.  I'm at CD 13 so O happened either CD 11 or CD 12 which is way early for me. 

SP128

@Mack2342 GL in TWW.  Hope you got some BD in around O.  

I'm at CD7.  Going to wait a few more days before peeing on things.  Not sure when I usually O.

In Aug when I got pg I Oed on CD13, after mc FF had me Oing on CD20 according to temps only.  Last month, I Oed on CD16.  Again, wish I temped a few months before TTC so I could have a "normal."  

Mack2342

@SP128. My O has been all over the place.  That's why I started testing day my period stopped so I wouldn't miss it. I just bought a thermometer so I plan to start using that now.  

laeberge3

CD15 here for me and going on day 5 of a very, very similar temp on my BBT. It's like a solid line on the chart, so I'm wondering if my Bbt needs replacing. I'm usually Rocky Mountain all over the place. Starting OPKs today and hoping for an earlier-for-me O this time. My last "normal" cycle, it happened on CD27ish. H and I are going in for karyotyping this morning and then the wait is on for all my results. I know so far that my tubes are open, my prolactin is back in normal range, and there are no cysts on my ovaries, so that's all good. 

I contine to battle what seems like anxiety attacks this past week and a half, so I'm going to ask my GP about it. The only difference this month has been adding RRLT and surely that can't be it, but I'm stopping that for a bit and trying to limit my caffeine to see if that helps. 

@Mack2342  GL in the TWW!

@SP128  I hear you on wishing you knew your normal. Hope O is soon!