WTO Monday 10/28

gingermama29

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Month/Cycle:

CD:

WAYDTGKU:

R/R:

CS/Q: 

kpearse99

Month/Cycle: 13/11/2 (AL #2)

CD: 14

WAYDTGKU: PNV, preseed, HIO, tracking CM,  7.5 of letrozole, ovidrel and TODAY IS IUI DAY!!!

R/R: I’m just sitting in the RE office waiting for the sperm wash so we can go in for our second IUI.  I had two large and mature follies Saturday morning so we triggered Saturday night and now it’s go time! I’m feeling really good and positive and optimistic and just ready! Tomorrow will start the TWW!

Our trip to Charleston was amazing!! Such a beautiful place filled with amazing food! It was a quick trip but so wonderful and it was nice for us to get away together. 

CS/Q: nope! 

ETA- I’m sorry I was MIA this weekend. I was really living in the moment while being away with MH, but I did keep up with what everyone was posting and I love titted you all a lot! 

feather_heather

@kpearse99 - Yayy for the second IUI! Sending you all sorts of positive thoughts! Glad to hear your trip was good!

Month/Cycle: 15

CD: 8

WAYDTGKU: IVF

R/R: Just had my CD8 ultrasound and blood work and I have 7 follicles on the left and 11 on the right! I won't hear from the nurses until after 2:00 today, but the tech said I'd likely be back tomorrow and maybe Wednesday for ultrasounds and then it may be ER time!

CS/Q: nope

kpearse99

@feather_heather that’s amazing news!!! So many wonderful follies!!! I can’t wait for more updates from you!! 

ziggymama06

Morning girls!  I hope you all had a nice weekend!

@kpearse99 Yay, what an exciting day!  Crossing everything for you girl!  Glad to hear you and your hubby had a nice trip... I really want to go to Charleston.

@feather_heather What great news!  Fx for you!!!

Month/Cycle:  2/3

CD: 4

WAYDTGKU:  PNVs, OPKs, CM, FF, Starting temping tomorrow!!

R/R:  My weekend was perfect.  Was able to veg and relax.  Went out to this downtown area Saturday during the day with hubs and walked around and ate lunch/had some drinks at the indoor/outdoor spot that had huge garage doors so it was like we were sitting outside all day.  I thought it was supposed to rain, but it ended up being beautiful.  Perfect way to low key celebrate my upcoming birthday.

CS/Q: Nothing yet... I just ordered my Femometer this weekend and should be delivered today.  Thank you all so much for the tips!!  I ordered one with bluetooth and a backlight ... anxious to get going on this.

@faith_2911 re:  Friday... I try to get a massage 2-3 per year.  The spa I'm going to this week is my favorite though as it's a high end one with a calming room that you hang out in before and after your services where they have little sandwiches, cookies, infused water, cappuccinos... I love spending a few hours relaxing and having the calm wash over me.  I would highly recommend you try a massage, especially if you are feeling particularly stressed. 

meri-mac

Hope everyone is experiencing at least a tolerable Monday!

@kpearse99 Oh my goodness!! I am so excited for you!! I hope your TWW goes by quickly and I am sending all the positive, happy, good time vibes your way. Glad your trip was awesome!

@feather_heather Another 'Oh my goodness!!' So many exciting things happening for the ladies on this board! I am so happy! Fx for ER soon!

@ziggymama06 Sounds like an absolutely perfect weekend! It is lovely that everything, including the weather, lined up to give you a happy birthday

Month/Cycle: 35 all

CD: 2

WAYDTGKU: IVF - Gonal F, Menopur, Antibiotics and Baby Aspirin

R/R: Nothing much. Had an enjoyable Saturday morning with a nice, if rainy, walk with my pupper then got to watch some Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. If you like horror-ish things, I recommend it. Netflix did a good job and I am hotly anticipating Season 3.

Finally started injections on Saturday evening. Was at a friend's house so not an ideal scenario for your first time, but nothing broke and no blood was shed. Sunday injection was much quicker since I wasn't triple checking the directions, only double. I have a follow up on Wednesday morning which is approaching rather rapidly. I'm enjoying this feeling of time actually moving. DH is on vacation this week and is trying to de-clutter the basement which would be nice. MIL insists it is mostly his stuff, but she is kind of blind to her own possessions. Should be at least one good disagreement this week

CS/Q: -

mvt2003

Month/Cycle: 14/14

CD: 25

WAYDTGKU: Benched for IF Testing

R/R: I had a good weekend! I finished my race series I've been doing since the spring, which was a big accomplishment and pushed me out of my comfort zone. I also got the house reasonably clean, which was much needed. 

Then last night we had our family pumpkin carving contest - we all go to my MiL's and carve a pumpkin, then we post the picture on facebook and have all of our fb friends vote on which pumpkin they like the best. It's always surprising to me which ones people vote for! I didn't win, but I got a few votes, which was nice. 

Now it's just time to WFAF, while also waiting for our reproductive urologist appointment. Hopefully this week goes quickly! 

CS/Q: Nope

mvt2003

@kpearse99 Wheeeee!!!! FX for IUI #2!!!!

@feather_heather Hope you're feeling ok as you prep for ER!  

@ziggymama06 Hope you like the Femometer!! It's the best one I've used! 

feather_heather

@ziggymama06 - Ohhh that spa sounds heavenly! 

@meri-mac - Yay! Glad to heat the injections are going smoothly so far!

@mvt2003 - Congrats on finishing your race series! We carved pumpkins with my mother in law on Friday night and the results were hilarious! I'm not sure when the last time she carved a pumpkin was but she was not able to follow her pattern very well. The whole time she kept saying "ohh you poor pumpkin" and we thought she was just being dramatic. haha It was supposed to be a cat with a witch's hat... 

kpearse99

@meri-mac I love that time feels like it's moving fast for you! If you can share some of that with me over the next 2 weeks, I'd greatly appreciate it!  I'll have to check Sabrina out, I looked past it because I just figured it was a remake of the one I grew up with but it sounds like they've made it different and interesting. 

@mvt2003 can you adopt me to be apart of your family?! I LOVE doing things like that!  My friends and I do an annual gingerbread house night in December and we do the same there where we each make one and then post pictures online for people to vote. I'm so competitive with it    Do you have a picture of the pumpkins?!

@ziggymama06 your Saturday sounds PERFECT!!! Days like that are my absolute favorite!

mvt2003

@kpearse99 What a coincidence, we do a gingerbread house competition too! We get very competitive! You can absolutely be part of the fam! The only requirement is that you take it seriously no half-assing it allowed!

I posted a pic in the weekly randoms, will mobile post it below! 

kpearse99

@mvt2003 Oh I take these things VERY seriously!!! I'll go check out your weekly randoms post now!!

Also - girl, I ate WAY too many carbs while on vacation!!!! I'm still bloated from them all, but it was worth it!!

mvt2003

@kpearse99 @feather_heather this is the year my MiL gave up and just carved a hole. 😂

This is last year’s gingerbread competition too! 

Edited them into spoilers bc they were huge!  

kpearse99

@mvt2003 bahahaha just a hole in the pumpkin!!  Love the gingerbread houses!! That gives me some new ideas for this year    Here are our houses from the last 2 years:




Yes.... that trailer park house says "Live Nudes"  My one friend always makes a funny house!

mvt2003

@kpearse99 LOVING those! I'm also getting major inspo for next year! That white and gold house is GORGEOUS! 

ziggymama06

@meri-mac Thanks!  Your day with your pupper sounds so nice... what kind of dog do you have?  I love dogs and have small shih-tzu.  Glad to hear you had no issues with the injections... I'm sure that was nerve wracking especially not being home.  Good luck with your MIL!!  Can you send some of that time flying this way as well?  The last TWW seemed like an eternity!

@mvt2003 Wow what an amazing accomplishment!!  You should be very proud!  Were you always a runner or picked this up more recently?  I wish I loved running... I need to get back into something.  

@kpearse99 & @mvt2003 OMG you guys are too much!  I am loving these contests!!

mvt2003

@ziggymama06 Thanks! I'm actually pretty much the last person you would ever think would be a runner! I was always picked last in gym class, am supremely unathletic, and almost 2 years ago I decided that I was just going to be stubborn and learn how to do it. I started Couch 2 5k in March of 2018, ran my first 5k in May of 2018, and have not stopped since. I did a 10k in July, but haven't pushed too much farther on distance yet. I'm very slow, but I don't quit.  It's been so good for my mental health and my physical health! 

meri-mac

@ziggymama06 She is a mix of various things that is called Mushkadoodle. It is a term the rescue group gave the pups they bring from Northern Labrador. There is no "doodle" in her. She looks more like a Bernese and Husky mix and I love her I will certainly send some time flying your way. TWW are always horrendous!

ziggymama06

@mvt2003 Wow that is amazing!  It's not about the time, but that you finished!!  Any tips for a newbie looking to get into running?  I have a hand-me-down treadmill at home that I rarely use.

@meri-mac Aww your pupper sounds so cute... very big!  Thanks for time flying    

mvt2003

@ziggymama06 Thanks! My best tips would be first of all to get fitted for running shoes - they make a big difference in how I feel, so it's easier to run! Secondly, I would use a Couch 2 5k app, it breaks it down for you, and run-walk intervals are definitely the way to start!! Let me know if you have any questions, I'm happy to help!

ziggymama06

@mvt2003 Awesome, thanks!  I'll definitely look into that app!

millpe

@kpearse99 yay for IUI! So glad you are feeling so hopeful this month! I hope it all went well and 2 follicles = double the chance right?? 

@feather_heather that sounds like you have a good amount of follies! Is that what you were expecting? 

@ziggymama06 I'm so jealous of your weather! It's already like winter here most days (we had one nice day last week) and way too cold to have garage doors open! 

@meri-mac how long will you have to do injections? Are you just a week behind feather_heather?? So exciting to be moving forward with the process (although I also hate you are at that point). 

@mvt2003 sounds like you had a productive weekend! Awesome job with the race series!! Please update on how your RU appointment goes! I also highly recommend a second SA at some point. I've been thinking of starting couch to 5k, but it's cold here already so that means finding time to get to the gym for a treadmill... I just need to make it a priority. 

millpe

Month/Cycle: 10/8

CD: 6

WAYDTGKU: CM, OPK, PNV, CoQ10, D3, and sex EOD 

R/R: I got our SA and CD3 results back verbally on Friday and it was all good news. Our first SA put us squarely in the MFI category and didnt qualify for IUI since it was too low. H started on a multi vitamin, quit chewing (although now he vapes 🙄) and cut way back on his energy drinks. It's been 2 years and his SA results are now on the end of normal! It was a huge relief getting those results. Now that I know we have a shot, we are waiting until next year to start any potential treatments. 

We also booked a trip to Norway for May, but I got the insurance since if I get KU in the next couple months I will need to cancel. That's my compromise of not putting my life on hold, but also being hopeful. 

CS/Q:  nope, probably not temping again

ziggymama06

@millpe I'm sorry it's so cold already by you!  That is great news on the SA!!  You and YH must be over the moon!!  Your trip to Norway sounds amazing!!  I'm jealous... never been to Europe and dying to go!!  

faith_2911

@ziggymama06 Wow, that spa sounds magical. A perfect birthday treat! I am definitely going to look into a massage. Tonight at dinner my shoulders felt like they were up to my ears! 

Got home late tonight and fell asleep on the couch, so no tags. But I'm reading (and celebrating) along with you guys! 

meri-mac

@millpe They start you off with 4 days worth then do a check up (that's tomorrow for me). During the appt, they do another round of bloodwork and a vaginal ultrasound to see how the follicles are progressing. They may change the dose or keep it steady. Then they give 2 to 3 more days worth after which they do another check up. Then it switches to daily monitoring. Not ideal since I live 40 minutes away from the clinic, but my boss is pretty understanding. Noone sets out into this process wanting to have to do IVF, but if it means I finally get my little nerd, I do not care

mvt2003

@millpe So so so excited about your SA results!!!!!!! Hopefully you need that trip insurance!!!!!!!