**~ November Angels Check-In ~**

katharine25

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Hello November Angel Mamas!

This is a weekly check-in for women who have suffered the loss of a November Angel.

If you would like to be added to our group, please reply to this message with your Screen name, EDD, And date & stage of loss. Please also tell us a little bit about yourself and your journey so far that has lead you to TTCAL.

As time goes on, it is only to be expected that there will be graduates.  Please feel free to post your BFP here when the time comes. 

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Sorry for the delay ladies!  I had a busy weekend - our friends threw a wedding in our backyard, which was incredibly lovely but really took away from  my bumping time . Also, forewarning, next week will also be delayed, hopefully only until Tuesday. I'm heading to the west coast tomorrow and will be camping in Yosemite until Monday. Not expecting much cell service, and will have to post this from my phone. 

 

**General Updates:  How are doing doing? Where in your TTCAL journey are

**Question of the week:  What is the greatest meal you have ever eaten?  

 

***This weeks question is brought to you by Big-Noise! As her prize for asking this weeks weekly question, she gets aa romantic dinner for two*!! (I'm hoping she'll ditch her DH and invite me instead  )

 

 *statements made by katharine25 can in no way be construed as actual offer.  

 

TTCAL November Angel Mamas

 

 

CCline09* EDD 11/2, Loss 3/12/12 @ 6w3d ** Have you been a good girl and getting yourself to the gym?

CuriousGirl0429* EDD 11/3, Loss 3/24/12 D&C @8w3d.

MAtoNC* EDD 11/10, Loss 3/14/12 @ 5w4d **  

kristina.mason* EDD 11/11, Loss 3/19/12 @ 5w6d **    Yay for a CD14 O!!!  Good luck this cycle!

mattsgirl2004* EDD 11/11, Loss 3/27/12 @ 7w3d **

egsquared* EDD 11/14, Loss 3/11/12 @ 4w5d **  I?m glad everything came back normal.  Have you scheduled the HSG?

AngShaun* EDD 11/14, Loss 4/10/11 @ 9w0d **    

Spruce14* EDD 11/15, Loss 3/21/12 @  5w4d  **  Lady, you missed you vacation!!

maddielynn* EDD 11/16, Loss @ 8w D&C 5/13/2011 **   Ireland is one of my dream places to visit too.

emikat* EDD 11/16, Loss on 4/27/12 @ 11w0d **   

big_noise* EDD 11/18, Loss 3/10/12, CP **  Did you get the test results back from your progesterone testing? How did your Dr. appointment go last week?

Gregermis* EDD 11/18, Loss @ 5w5d ** 

Actingdiva09* EDD 11/19, Loss 4/3/12 @ 7w1d **  How was your first therapy appointment? Also, you mentioned you were going to start charting, can you send me a link so I can stalk you?

AngShaun* EDD 11/19, Loss 3/15/12 @ 4w3d 

musicteach78* EDD 11/19, Loss 4/2012 @ ~10w ** Welcome, though I am sorry you have reason to join us

Wolfette139* EDD of 11/20, Loss, 3/18 @ 4w5d.

katharine25* EDD 11/23, Loss 3/30/12 @ 6w0d 

Neesie3173* EDD 11/23, Loss 4/23//12 @ 9W (measuring 6w)

figgs08318* EDD 11/23, Loss 7/1/11 @ 19w3d ** hope your enjoying your vacation! I miss you!

 

Graduates!!

Karyn* EDD 11/7, Loss 3/9 @ 5w4d **   BFP on 5/4 with an EDD 1/11/13!!

 

kristina_1016

**General Updates:  How are doing? Where in your TTCAL journey are you?

I'm heading into week #2 of the two week wait! Excited and anxious, but really not getting my hopes up. I keep looking back at the cycle we conceived a few months back and remember feeling some sharp pains around 6 days past ovulation and I didn't have them this month... so of course I think I'm out! Oh man... why do we do this to ourselves!!! But I did hear back from the hematologist and the last blood clotting disorder that needed to be tested for (the lupus anti-coagulation or something like that) came back negative. The MTHFR that I have is a "non issue" due to other tests they did, so I am at no increased risk for blood clots throughout pregnancy. It makes me feel better, but I know I'll always worry about it.

 

**Question of the week:  What is the greatest meal you have ever eaten? 

That's a tough one.... I would have to say the filet mignon steak from Bonefish topped with Gorgonzola Butter. It's expensive so I've only gotten it once or twice, but man... it's good. 

egsquared

Good morning ladies!  Hope everyone is having a good Tuesday!

**PG and loss mentioned**

 

Here's my not great update - I got a BFP last Wednesday and started bleeding on Friday, so it's cp #2 for me.  Ugh.  I have a beta scheduled this afternoon, but I POAS this morning and it was negative, so hopefully AF won't be delayed too much this cycle.  The other bad part of all of this, is now I have to wait to get AF again before I can have the HSG done.  I'm pretty down about this.  I feel like this cp has delayed us even more.  We did schedule our first RE appointment for the beginning of June, so that's a little progress.  But, really I just want to cry. 

QOTW:  On our honeymoon in Aruba, we went to this little restaurant on the water where the tables are in the sand and the waves lap at your feet.  I ordered this amazing steak dish.  I don't even really know what it was, but it was sooooo good.  Drinks and sunset there with DH made it even better. 

katharine25

egsquared:

Good morning ladies!  Hope everyone is having a good Tuesday!

**PG and loss mentioned**

 

Here's my not great update - I got a BFP last Wednesday and started bleeding on Friday, so it's cp #2 for me.  Ugh.  I have a beta scheduled this afternoon, but I POAS this morning and it was negative, so hopefully AF won't be delayed too much this cycle.  The other bad part of all of this, is now I have to wait to get AF again before I can have the HSG done.  I'm pretty down about this.  I feel like this cp has delayed us even more.  We did schedule our first RE appointment for the beginning of June, so that's a little progress.  But, really I just want to cry. 

 

{{{{{{ Huge Hugs }}}}}} I'm so sorry.

egsquared

katharine25:

egsquared:

Good morning ladies!  Hope everyone is having a good Tuesday!

**PG and loss mentioned**

 

Here's my not great update - I got a BFP last Wednesday and started bleeding on Friday, so it's cp #2 for me.  Ugh.  I have a beta scheduled this afternoon, but I POAS this morning and it was negative, so hopefully AF won't be delayed too much this cycle.  The other bad part of all of this, is now I have to wait to get AF again before I can have the HSG done.  I'm pretty down about this.  I feel like this cp has delayed us even more.  We did schedule our first RE appointment for the beginning of June, so that's a little progress.  But, really I just want to cry. 

 

{{{{{{ Huge Hugs }}}}}} I'm so sorry.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

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Gregermis

egsquared - Big (((HUGS)))

GKnauff - So sorry you are joining us.

Update - waiting for AF so we can schedule my SIS and figured out a calendar for my next FET

QOTW - that's a hard one.  There have been a few... One would be an anniversary dinner in Friday Harbor where I got to taste Icewine for the first time and my DH gave me a lovely purple sapphire necklace to match the purple sapphire in my engagement ring

Spruce14

egsquared:

Good morning ladies!  Hope everyone is having a good Tuesday!

**PG and loss mentioned**

 

Here's my not great update - I got a BFP last Wednesday and started bleeding on Friday, so it's cp #2 for me.  Ugh.  I have a beta scheduled this afternoon, but I POAS this morning and it was negative, so hopefully AF won't be delayed too much this cycle.  The other bad part of all of this, is now I have to wait to get AF again before I can have the HSG done.  I'm pretty down about this.  I feel like this cp has delayed us even more.  We did schedule our first RE appointment for the beginning of June, so that's a little progress.  But, really I just want to cry. 

QOTW:  On our honeymoon in Aruba, we went to this little restaurant on the water where the tables are in the sand and the waves lap at your feet.  I ordered this amazing steak dish.  I don't even really know what it was, but it was sooooo good.  Drinks and sunset there with DH made it even better. 

 

((hugs)) I'm so sorry sweetie  

Spruce14

Gknauff79:

Hi,

 Gknauff79 here, my EDD was 11/14, Loss 05/03 at 12w1d.  This is my 2nd loss, I experienced my 1st in Feb at 5.5 weeks.  I am lucky to be the momma of a beautiful 3 year old son, and now 2 angel babies.  DH & I have been trying to for take home baby #2 since October 2011(not a long time I know), and never imagined that we would be enduring such heartbreak during our journey. My 1st pregnancy was perfect, and I was naive enough to believe that all my pregnancies would be that way.  Since I had a D & C, we plan to wait 2 - 3 cycles before trying again, so I am currently in TTA mode, and hope I can provide support to everyone on here while waiting to TTC.

 

I'm so sorry for your loss I hope you find some comfort here during your journey. It really makes it easier to be here and share with the other ladies. I too have been trying since October 2011... which seems so long ago even though it is not that long. Every month is harder.  ((hugs))

Spruce14

**General Updates:  How are doing doing? Where in your TTCAL journey are  

 

Hi Ladies. Sorry I haven't been around much- last week was incredibly busy for DH and I. Well, I finally O'd on Sunday (as long as my temp stays up tomorrow, i will get CH's) DH and I BDED for 4 days so our timing was good but I just feel so somber and pessimistic about it. I will probably feel more optimistic in the later part of the 2WW. Which I am hoping actually lasts 2 weeks this time... 

 

I'm still going for acupuncture. I will let you all know if it helped my LP in the next 2 weeks but it is really helping me relax. I also didn't have O pain this cycle. I ALWAYS get sharp O pain the day before I O. I have never had a month without it so maybe the acu helped that or possibly the vitamin b6 which i was taking up until a week ago.  

 

**Question of the week:  What is the greatest meal you have ever eaten?

 

When DH and I were searching for a wedding venue, I was nuts! I wanted something different because here in LI there are a TON of cookie cutter catering halls. We found an old mansion that was perfect. The night we met with them, we decided to eat dinner there. All of the food was the best i've ever tasted...ever! I was sold and a year later I got to eat it again on my wedding day. People still tell us that the food at our wedding was the best they ever had... I agree. Unfortunately the restaurant portion of the place is not there any longer. Now it is just used for parties...i hope i get invited to one there! 

 

CuriousGirl 0429

Please add me CuriousGirl 0429 EDD 11/3 Loss 3/24/12 D&C @8w3d.  It was my 8^th month/9^th cycle TTC for our first.  I bounce around from TTGP, Loss, and Miscarriage/Pregnancy Loss.  I think about my baby and what could have been constantly.  As for now me and my husband are trying to move forward.  We closed on a house on 3/23/12 a day before my procedure.  Should have been a happy time but it was hard to enjoy it since I had so many mixed emotions.  Right now we are TTC and finish up our house.

 

General Updates:  How are doing doing? Where in your TTCAL journey are?I?m currently at Cycle 11 according to FF.  Waiting to O at CD 18.  Hopefully today my OPK will give me a

 

Question of the week:  What is the greatest meal you have ever eaten?  Just recently I had a stuffed porked chop with fresh mozzerella, spinach, roasted peppers and prosciutto it came with a potato croquet with bacon.... who doesn't love bacon!

musicteach78

 General Update: I'm feeling more normal, especially after POAS and NOT getting a second line!!! I started temping and charting again - hopefully I can make some sense of my cycle this month. I'm a teacher (obviously, I think) and our school year is starting to wrap up. I'm crossing my fingers for a potential interview to change positions so that seems to be occupying my thoughts.

QOTW: We have a fantastic authentic Italian resturant that is absolutely amazing. Fettucine alfredo isn't generally my first pasta choice - but at this place, it is to die for!!

neesie3173

Please add me as well. Neesie3173. Got a BFP on 03/19/12. At first u/s on April 13th (Friday the 13th) I started to suspect there was a problem. Confirmed MMC on 04/23 and D&C 04/27. I should have been 9 weeks, but baby was only measuring 6 weeks with no hb. I am happily married to my 2nd hubby. Have 3 kids with the first, ages 21,14 and 9. I loss between the first two and second angel baby last month. We are still TTA, waiting on AF, haven't wanted to see her this bad since high school. I'm 39 and DH is 37 so I am pretty nervous about the whole thing. Old eggs, previous losses and a self-imposed time limit of 1 year of trying add up to a potential clusterfluck! I am very sad that any of us have to be here, but happy to be surrounded by such an awesome group of ladies!!

Best meal, bacon-wrapped filet, loaded baked potato and asparagus. YUM!!!

neesie3173

Forgot EDD- 11/23/12.

neesie3173

egsquared:

Good morning ladies!  Hope everyone is having a good Tuesday!

**PG and loss mentioned**

 

Here's my not great update - I got a BFP last Wednesday and started bleeding on Friday, so it's cp #2 for me.  Ugh.  I have a beta scheduled this afternoon, but I POAS this morning and it was negative, so hopefully AF won't be delayed too much this cycle.  The other bad part of all of this, is now I have to wait to get AF again before I can have the HSG done.  I'm pretty down about this.  I feel like this cp has delayed us even more.  We did schedule our first RE appointment for the beginning of June, so that's a little progress.  But, really I just want to cry. 

QOTW:  On our honeymoon in Aruba, we went to this little restaurant on the water where the tables are in the sand and the waves lap at your feet.  I ordered this amazing steak dish.  I don't even really know what it was, but it was sooooo good.  Drinks and sunset there with DH made it even better. 

so sorry for your loss.  ((HUGS))

katharine25

Wolfette139:

I would like to be added please.  I'm Wolfette139, EDD of 11/20, loss on 3/18 at 4 weeks 5 days.  Had to TTA for one cycle and just finished our first TTCAL cycle with a BFN.  Moving on to cycle #7 now.  I'm 26 and DH is about to turn 30.  We'll be celebrating our two year wedding anniversary in July and have been together for about 6 years.

General Updates:  CD1 started today and I actually feel like a weight has been lifted.  The end of my cycle was making me a crazy person.  DH is concerned I'm obsessing too much over this and he might be right.  I am going to take up running again to try and find an outlet for my frustrations.

Question of the Week:  While staying at the Madarin Oriental in Tokyo we ate at their Molecular Tapas Bar and it was amazing!  So many strange food combinations and most of it cooked with science!  I even ate fish and liked it. 

I'm sorry you are joining us here, but welcome! I think the obsessing gets worse after a loss... especially the first few months afterwards. Running sounds like a great idea, for both the mind and the body. 

katharine25

neesie3173:

Please add me as well. Neesie3173. Got a BFP on 03/19/12. At first u/s on April 13th (Friday the 13th) I started to suspect there was a problem. Confirmed MMC on 04/23 and D&C 04/27. I should have been 9 weeks, but baby was only measuring 6 weeks with no hb. I am happily married to my 2nd hubby. Have 3 kids with the first, ages 21,14 and 9. I loss between the first two and second angel baby last month. We are still TTA, waiting on AF, haven't wanted to see her this bad since high school. I'm 39 and DH is 37 so I am pretty nervous about the whole thing. Old eggs, previous losses and a self-imposed time limit of 1 year of trying add up to a potential clusterfluck! I am very sad that any of us have to be here, but happy to be surrounded by such an awesome group of ladies!!

Best meal, bacon-wrapped filet, loaded baked potato and asparagus. YUM!!!

Welcome, though I'm very sorry you find yourself here.

And mmmmm.... You had me at bacon.

big_noise

Hi ladies! I'm super late to the check in b/c I had an all day/night meeting yesterday so I wasn't able to post. And it's even my question that got picked this week!

**General Updates:  How are doing doing? Where in your TTCAL journey are

big_noise* EDD 11/18, Loss 3/10/12, CP **  Did you get the test results back from your progesterone testing? How did your Dr. appointment go last week?

I didn't get to have my progesterone test.  Stupid AF decided to be a total wench and wish me a Happy Mother's Day that morning. Which was the last day of vacation/work trip. DH and I had a little get-away to Disneyworld for a work thing for me but we also go to play some. Yeah. That made for an 8-9 day LP. NOT GOOD. So I never made my blood draw Monday morning.

My Dr. appointment went really well. I had a good chat with my Dr. and she's totally on board with me doing acupuncture, so I'm calling about that today. She said if it were her she'd def. try something like that before going to clomid, etc. She wants to get my progesterone levels and an u/s to check my uterine lining. So I called yesterday to ask the new plan since I wasn't able to get my blood draw. I'm going in next Thursday for a u/s and office visit so I guess we'll come up with a new plan then. At the appointment she was positive about things and gave us the ok to TTC this cycle if we want. We weren't sure about it b/c of DH's very busy schedule studying for the bar exam and still working full-time and were going to discuss it after we had a better picture...progesterone and u/s. So now I think we'll see what she says next week. Feeling pretty disheartened that last month I had a 12 day LP and this month probably an 8. SUCK.

 

**Question of the week:  What is the greatest meal you have ever eaten?  

 So I asked this question and now I'm having trouble coming up with an answer! Hmm. Well, I've eaten some pretty fabulous things along the way. I'm in a pasta mood today though, and I'll say I had some fabulous pasta dishes while in Italy. My BIL's wedding was there and we ate for like 6 hours straight. That was a pretty phenomenal meal. Complete with some regional wine.

Ok backup, I think one of the best things I've ever eaten was at a friend's house in the south of France. Stuffed veal. Phenomenal. Complete with a fantastic salad, French cheese, baguette and red wine. Heavenly.

big_noise

***This weeks question is brought to you by Big-Noise! As her prize for asking this weeks weekly question, she gets aa romantic dinner for two*!! (I'm hoping she'll ditch her DH and invite me instead  )

It's a date! No boys allowed!

big_noise

egsquared so sorry. Sending some hugs your way. I too feel like my CP in March just set us back.

big_noise

Gknauff79 I'm sorry you have a reason to join us. Our stories are somewhat similar. I have a 20 month old DD and we've had 2 m/cs trying for #2. I also didn't have any trouble with my first pg. I did chart for that one b/c of my wonky cycles but had no issues. I hope things look up for you soon.

big_noise

More new ladies this week. Welcome but I'm sorry you have a reason to be here.

figgs0831

I'm back!  Vacation was amazing, but DH and I had some serious TTC talks.  Some which may be a deal breaker for me.    Not sure if vacation was very relaxing in that area.

**General Updates:  How are doing doing? Where in your TTCAL journey are you?  I'm stressed the eff out.  Anxiety is at a whole new level and I'm back to not sleeping.  This is just great.  We are still TTA, but I go to a new RE on June 8th to begin some more testing.  I'll also be starting to prepare for TTCing around that time too.

**Question of the week:  What is the greatest meal you have ever eaten? I don't think I can actually answer this.  I've had so many!  I'm a sucker for a good thanksgiving dinner.... turkey, stuffing, yams.... but ever sushi dinner is my absolute favorite too.

Actingdiva09

General update: Well I'm charting finally, and telling from my CM and now lower temp, I'm either Oing today or tomorrow most likely. Unfortunately DH has been OOT since Sunday afternoon, but I grabbed a quickie at lunch Sunday and he should be home tonight.

 QOTW: This is actually really hard for me!!! I LOVE food! Either the Linguine with meat sauce I had my first lunch in Rome, or my pizza that I had our next to last night there , OR, my anniversary dinner this year, which was lobster & cream cheese wontons, lobster tails, and finished off with chocolate creme br?l?e!!!!! Again, I LOVE FOOD!!!

Also, therapy went great! I have my second appointment tomorrow morning. I couldn't have dreamed up my therapist if I'd tried, she's so awesome!  

 

Eta: My chart!!!  Http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/314bce