~*~*~ Forever Fireworks Check-In ~*~*~

KacyChicago

Hi ladies! Happy Wednesday to you all ... I hope you have all had a good one so far, and Mother's Day wasn't too tough on you all! Again, I have to apologize for dropping the ball last week, it's really been nuts for me! In fact, if anyone would like to help me out with this check-in for a while, please let me know! I don't ever want to have to go another week without answering you guys, and would love some back-up! I did create some new July "Forever Firecracker" badges, so if you want to add one to your signature, please do. If you're wanting something else, please let me know!

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/65976516.aspx

This is a weekly check-in open to any and all ladies who have had a loss with an EDD in the month of July (any year). To all the new ladies, welcome to the group. I am so sorry for your loss, but glad you can find support here. Tell us about yourself and join the conversation!

TTA: Jelero, KacyChicago (EDD 7/23/12), MAtoNC (EDD 7/15/12) Deethebee

TTC: ConnieRob (EDD 7/16/12), edinger (EDD 7/14/12), ElleJM (EDD 7/24/12), Hollyg13 (EDD 7/20/12), Jellybean902 (EDD 7/2/12), Lavril (EDD 7/12/11), Mlal78 (EDD 7/26/12), Mrscarbo (EDD 7/20/12), Stoddardkerekanich (EDD 7/10/12), KDS1987 (EDD 7/22/12)

Grads: 8daysaweek (EDD 7/17/12), Baroogirl, Lex382, NeverKnew, Styme46 (EDD 7/5/11), Bsn1752, Cubskers (07/28/12)

How is everyone doing this week? Any tests, appointments, or updates? (((Big hugs))) to those who need them and FX for the ladies testing this week!

GTKY: What is the best meal you have had in the past six months? Was it something that you made, or were you out to eat at the time?

Last week's check-ins:

KDS1987: Still in the two-week wait from hell? How's do you feel about this cycle? When would you start Clomid, if needed?

 

mlal: 13 DPO? Have you tested yet? How long is your luteal phase usually?

 

Cubskers: Hopefully you'll check in ... I need an update from you! I am all about hearing about how you're doing, and don't think any other ladies here will mind!

 

ConnieRob: Congratulations on the house! I am so happy for y'all that your move went well, and you are hopefully back in TTC land now!

 

edinger3: I may have more faith in your cycle than you do, as it's looking pretty good to me right about now! Any mind fetus going on, or do you still think it's a bust?

 

Elle jM: So, you're another who is 13DPO today ... Any good results this month? Rooting for you, as always!

 

holy_g13: Such a sweet husband sending you roses out of the blue last week! I hope you had a good Mother's Day as well with your stepdaughter. And I loved the picture from the Ohio get-together! I'm so glad you ladies were able to hang out and hug in real life!

ConnieRob

Hey ladies!

 

Hope you all had a wonderful week.

Kacy- I hope work eases upon you soon! Orat least gives you some awesome perk to make it all worth it

 

AF finally showed up so now i'm waiting to O which should be sometime next week just in time for our bed to have arrived. Doing it on an air mattress is not so much fun!  

 

The best meal I have had recently was either my going away dinner at Joes CrabShack or the rib eye steak and creamed spinach that I had at a local steakhouse here in Little Rock. Wish I was having either one for diner tonight it's leftover pizza for us.

 

Hope everyone has an awesome week! 

styme46

Hi ladies! Sorry it's been a while since I've checked in. Things are a little hectic in these parts right now.

I'm feeling really good. Still tired, but like I said, I'll be dealing with that for the next 2-3 years so I might as well get used to it right? We decided not to find out what we are having so that is still a mystery. We have names picked out though so we're all set, at least in that area any way. We have done nothing to get the room ready so I'm stressing about that, but we'll get it done. 

The wedding is 6 weeks away and we are pretty much ready. We need to do the centerpieces but I'm planning on using real flowers so we're waiting until the weekend before to do those. And we need to go order our cookie cake this weekend, but other than that, we are all set I think.

Elle jM

Kacy, I'm sorry work hasn't let up!  How are you doing?  I can help with the check in, if you ever need me to.  I can only hope to be half as supportive as you are!

As for me?  3 words for you friends:  CYCLE DAY ONE!  Ugh!  I knew our timing wasn't great, but I still had hope.  AND to top it off, my LP seems be shrinking!? It was only 12 days this cycle.  That's not ok with me!

ETA: I think I miss the GTKY question the first time every week!  We've done some really good eating the past 6 months. (And I wonder why my pants are tight?) We have a favorite place by our house.  It's pricey, but so worth it!  We went for my birthday last month.  This is what I ordered.  I'm drooling just thinking of it.

Chicken Duo: two 5 oz. pan-seared chicken breasts, one topped with prosciutto and manchego cheese, one topped with sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese and provolone, both over spinach risotto with a delicate lemon butter sauce

lavril

Hi gals!

Things here are calming down for the most part.  DH is doing sooooo much better now after his surgery 2 weeks ago.  We went for a post-op appt today and they took out his 38 staples (!!) and said its looking good.  I've had a rotation of people coming over to watch him during the day while I work.  He is hooked up to so many machines and can't lift his leg at all on his own, so he has to have people there 24/7.  It's been a bit of a zoo b/c either hanging out w/ visitor's or explaining to someone how to care for him or caring for him myself (which always ends up busy for some reason).   This is a good change from the last couple weeks though b/c I was so massively stressed and not sleeping hardly at all.  Even his meds rotation had me up every 2 hours.  It was brutal.  I'm finally starting to catch back up.  My cycle was screwed up from all the stress too.  I think I ovulated 2 or 3 days ago, so about 2w later than it has been.  We DTD right before his surgery just in case I O'ed early, but that didn't pan out, lol.  I don't know if we'll be ttc next cycle or not, depends on how he does.  I'm guessing yes b/c he's pretty hell bent, but I'm so afraid of hurting him.  I guess we have a month to worry about that.  Things on the work front have been crazy busy, and I'm trying to get caught up from all the time off I had to take.   Because of all this, I have hardly thought a second about ttc - I'm haphazardly taking PNV and I've developed a coffee habit, lol.  One day I'll be ready to focus on ttc again

As for the best meal - honestly, it was take out that my IL's brought over the day we got back from the hospital (BBQ pulled pork and the fixins').  It was just a relief to have someone take care of the meal and we could finally relax at home.  That was priceless. 

edinger3

Hello Everyone!  I hope everyone is doing well.  Kacy...I hope things start to calm down soon for you.  As for me, I'm 10DPO.  Really don't want to get my hopes up, so I'm waiting until next week to test.  Work is starting to wind down for me.  I can't wait for the summer!  We paid our summer membership to a "beach club" in our area.  I put beach club in quotes b/c it's basically a small stretch of beach that someone bought, put up two fences on the sides, & a ticket booth for members to sign-in.  Nothing like what most people imagine.  Nonetheless, we don't have to fight the masses for a good spot on the beach!

ETA: The best meal I can remember is a bolognese (sp?) DH brought home. SOOO GOOD!!!!

KacyChicago

ConnieRob:

AF finally showed up so now i'm waiting to O which should be sometime next week just in time for our bed to have arrived. Doing it on an air mattress is not so much fun!  

 The best meal I have had recently was either my going away dinner at Joes CrabShack or the rib eye steak and creamed spinach that I had at a local steakhouse here in Little Rock. Wish I was having either one for diner tonight it's leftover pizza for us.

Man, now I want some Joe's Crab Shack. Ha. It's been forever since I've been near one, and that really sounds good!

I know you'll be glad to be back in your own bed ... I couldn't even imagine having sex on an air mattress, much less enjoying it, so I know you'll be glad to get back into the swing of things.

Hope you have a wonderful week, and congratulations on making it to your new home!

KacyChicago

styme46:

Hi ladies! Sorry it's been a while since I've checked in. Things are a little hectic in these parts right now.

I'm feeling really good. Still tired, but like I said, I'll be dealing with that for the next 2-3 years so I might as well get used to it right? We decided not to find out what we are having so that is still a mystery. We have names picked out though so we're all set, at least in that area any way. We have done nothing to get the room ready so I'm stressing about that, but we'll get it done. 

The wedding is 6 weeks away and we are pretty much ready. We need to do the centerpieces but I'm planning on using real flowers so we're waiting until the weekend before to do those. And we need to go order our cookie cake this weekend, but other than that, we are all set I think.

No apologies needed about not checking in for a while ... You have every reason to be tied up at the moment! Glad to hear that things are going well with your pregnancy, although I know it's got to be such a drag being tired still all the time. And kudos to you for being Team Green! My best friend did it with both of her kids, and part of me would like to try ... But I am afraid my excitement will get the best of me! I know it's a relief to have your names picked out as well.

Good luck finishing up all of the wedding plans! I know it's exciting to be getting so close, especially if you're now just waiting to do a few things! I hope everything continues to go smooth for you!

Have a great week.

holly_g13

Thanks for our comment about the gtg pic. It was a blast and to have it mother's day weekend was pretty nice. It was ironic though when we first sat down there was a crying baby (maybe 4mths old). Thankfully they were on their way out the door just minutes after we sat down :-)

I'm not charting or doing OPK's this month, just keeping track of what CD it is. I'm on CD 17, so I'm guessing I'm in or going to be in the 2ww any day now. I had a massive headache since sunday (finally went away today) and someone pointed out that maybe I was O'ing. I never had O symptoms before, but everything is so different post m/c, I may have been. Guess we'll see.

DH sending me those flowers a couple weeks ago really got me out of my funk I think. I have been so much happier the past 2 weeks. I was really in a dark place for a couple weeks prior. My Mothers Day turned out to be pretty decent. My SD got me a really sweet card and wrote a nice little message in there. She also got me a picture frame and candle. And asked if I could put a picture or me and her in the frame. DH got me a card with a little message that would have been written by my little firecracker and signed it Love, Angel Baby & Daddy. I of course cried (happy tears). My mom got me a card and inside wrote something as well. along the lines of, even though I dont have a baby in my belly anymore I am still a mother. and that my son/daughter, her grandson/granddaughter will never be forgotten. I love my family. It was so nice to get some acknowledgement for being a mother (and not just a step-mom)

Okay, so the GTKY: I guess I'd have to say the nice steak dinner I had a few weeks back. It was DELICIOUS!!!!

pinktrojanbride120107

Hi Firecrackers

 I've been missing TB lately!  We're right in the middle of our state testing at school, and although it's not a lot of work, I'm drained.  Didn't want to miss this week's check in though

 You can see my current status in my little chart below.  Interesting, eh? :P

 GTKY: The best thing I've eaten recently are strawberry cupcakes I made for a friend's birthday.  It tasted like strawberry ice cream on a cake.  Yummers.

Cubskers

Hey fellow July Mamas!  Hope everyone's having a great week. 

Thanks for allowing me to check in.  I still think of TTCAL as my "home" as I haven't really completely accepted this pregnancy yet.  I'm 5 weeks today and am having some really constant, dull cramping, so I'm not sure what's going on. 

My betas looked great last week - went from 38 to over 200 in 72 hours, which I'm thrilled about.  First u/s is 5/25, so I'm hoping next week will fly by (I doubt it). 

Kacy - sorry things haven't slowed down for you yet.  I hope the time when you'll be able to take a breath will be coming soon!

GTKY:  The best meal I've had in the last 6 months was at Morton's Steakhouse in NYC.  I'm a total Morton's junkie and we go there about twice a year for special occasions (other locations, not necessarily NYC).  We took my sister and her hubby for her 25th birthday and she had a blast.  Their steaks are top notch. 

KacyChicago

Elle jM:

Kacy, I'm sorry work hasn't let up!  How are you doing?  I can help with the check in, if you ever need me to.  I can only hope to be half as supportive as you are!

As for me?  3 words for you friends:  CYCLE DAY ONE!  Ugh!  I knew our timing wasn't great, but I still had hope.  AND to top it off, my LP seems be shrinking!? It was only 12 days this cycle.  That's not ok with me!

Chicken Duo: two 5 oz. pan-seared chicken breasts, one topped with prosciutto and manchego cheese, one topped with sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese and provolone, both over spinach risotto with a delicate lemon butter sauce

Hey lady! Yay, a volunteer ... It would really help me out during weeks like the last one. I'll be in touch, for sure. I'm doing OK, other than being stressed to the max with work. Ha. We're good though, making it as best as we can, I guess.

Damn CD1 ... I am so sorry. I guess it does help a little bit that you thought you're timing wasn't all that great, but I know it stings. Have you talked to your OB yet about your luteal phase being short, although I know a lot wouldn't consider 12 days to be that short. (But when you're trying to get pregnant, I know it's not optimal.) Have you tried taking B6, as I know that can help? Other than that, I would definitely talk to your doctor about progesterone if it keeps decreasing!

I don't eat pork, but take off that prosciutto, and I'd be all over that chicken in a heartbeat. It's many of my favorite things all in one, and I can only imagine how great that is! Definitely worth tight pants, I'm sure. 

KacyChicago

lavril:

Things here are calming down for the most part.  DH is doing sooooo much better now after his surgery 2 weeks ago.  We went for a post-op appt today and they took out his 38 staples (!!) and said its looking good.  I've had a rotation of people coming over to watch him during the day while I work.  He is hooked up to so many machines and can't lift his leg at all on his own, so he has to have people there 24/7.  It's been a bit of a zoo b/c either hanging out w/ visitor's or explaining to someone how to care for him or caring for him myself (which always ends up busy for some reason).   This is a good change from the last couple weeks though b/c I was so massively stressed and not sleeping hardly at all.  Even his meds rotation had me up every 2 hours.  It was brutal.  I'm finally starting to catch back up.  My cycle was screwed up from all the stress too.  I think I ovulated 2 or 3 days ago, so about 2w later than it has been.  We DTD right before his surgery just in case I O'ed early, but that didn't pan out, lol.  I don't know if we'll be ttc next cycle or not, depends on how he does.  I'm guessing yes b/c he's pretty hell bent, but I'm so afraid of hurting him.  I guess we have a month to worry about that.  Things on the work front have been crazy busy, and I'm trying to get caught up from all the time off I had to take.   Because of all this, I have hardly thought a second about ttc - I'm haphazardly taking PNV and I've developed a coffee habit, lol.  One day I'll be ready to focus on ttc again

I am so glad to hear that things are calming down somewhat! I know it's been hard on all of you guys, and I'm thrilled that your husband is doing so much better. I can not believe how many staples he had to have, and my heart goes out to him. I've had a couple of surgeries on my elbow, so I have some experience with staples, and they are not fun! So, I'm glad to hear he's gotten that part over with, and here's hoping he won't have to go through that again!

I'm sorry to hear that work is nuts for you at the moment, it always happens when we least need it to. I hope you're able to catch up with everything soon! As far as TTC, I'm hoping the break will actually do you both some good, because I know it begins to take over every aspect of your life after a while. I like that your husband is pretty hell-bent on it now though, and I think that's really sweet! Here's hoping by this time next month things have really calmed down for you guys enough so you're able to enjoy getting back into the swing of things! (And I totally understand your best meal ... There is nothing better than being taken care of like that!)

Hope things continue on an upswing for you both, and have a wonderful week!

KacyChicago

edinger3:

Hello Everyone!  I hope everyone is doing well.  Kacy...I hope things start to calm down soon for you.  As for me, I'm 10DPO.  Really don't want to get my hopes up, so I'm waiting until next week to test.  Work is starting to wind down for me.  I can't wait for the summer!  We paid our summer membership to a "beach club" in our area.  I put beach club in quotes b/c it's basically a small stretch of beach that someone bought, put up two fences on the sides, & a ticket booth for members to sign-in.  Nothing like what most people imagine.  Nonetheless, we don't have to fight the masses for a good spot on the beach!

 Hope this cycle went well for you, but I'll try not to get my hopes up as well. (Even though I always want to, for all of you guys!) And congratulations on the willpower to wait and test next week. I'm in the wait-until-AF-is-late camp at the moment, and hoping I will stay there once we start trying again. I think it would just add to the disappointment each and every cycle.

I'm so jealous work is winding down for you, and more-than envious of your "beach club" membership! Just living close to the beach is enough to excite me, so not having to fight others for a little plot of land would totally add to the joy. I hope your little area brings you tons of relaxation and fun this summer!

Hope you're having a great week, and it continues! 

KacyChicago

mlal78:

mlal: 13 DPO? Have you tested yet? How long is your luteal phase usually?

I have not tested, I am going to either tomorrow or Friday morning.  LP is normally 16 days.  I do not have high hopes for this cycle, between o'ing from my bad side and absolutely no symptoms I am pretty sure I am out.

GTKY: the best meal, hmmmmm.  Well I love my turkey dinners with all the trimmings so I would have to choose that.  Turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, beans, stuffing, brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce.  My mouth is watering!

I just saw your post on the main board, and I'm sorry you think you're out this cycle. (Although with the temp drop, I'm assuming you are too.) It really sucks, and I'm sorry you've faced another cycle that you didn't have high hopes for. But, I'm sure when you know you're ovulating from your right side, it's hard to get excited. Big, freaking hugs to you. Let's go ahead and get hopeful about next cycle ... I'm cheering "lefty" on as I type! I hope your road trip isn't too bad in case AF shows up in the next day or so.

Oh, and I'm a total turkey-dinner fiend, so I feel you there! Although, I'm from the South, so I am much more of a "dressing" fan over a "stuffing" fan. There's a big difference, believe me. Ha.

I hope you have a great week!

KacyChicago

holly_g13:

I'm not charting or doing OPK's this month, just keeping track of what CD it is. I'm on CD 17, so I'm guessing I'm in or going to be in the 2ww any day now. I had a massive headache since sunday (finally went away today) and someone pointed out that maybe I was O'ing. I never had O symptoms before, but everything is so different post m/c, I may have been. Guess we'll see.

DH sending me those flowers a couple weeks ago really got me out of my funk I think. I have been so much happier the past 2 weeks. I was really in a dark place for a couple weeks prior. My Mothers Day turned out to be pretty decent. My SD got me a really sweet card and wrote a nice little message in there. She also got me a picture frame and candle. And asked if I could put a picture or me and her in the frame. DH got me a card with a little message that would have been written by my little firecracker and signed it Love, Angel Baby & Daddy. I of course cried (happy tears). My mom got me a card and inside wrote something as well. along the lines of, even though I dont have a baby in my belly anymore I am still a mother. and that my son/daughter, her grandson/granddaughter will never be forgotten. I love my family. It was so nice to get some acknowledgement for being a mother (and not just a step-mom)

I'm so glad to see that you were made to feel so special on Mother's Day, and not just for being a step-mother. (Although, that was awesome of her to give you a frame and want to put a picture of y'all in it. Precious!) I'm sorry you have been in such a dark place for so long, but it's wonderful to hear that you feel as if you're coming out of it. Since we had our losses around the same time, I can attest that it probably feels like forever ago, and yesterday all the same. Just remember that one day we will look back on all of this and know it was in some way really worth it.

I'm glad you're taking it easy on yourself this cycle. I'll admit that I temped for a couple of cycles, but I'm done doing that for now. I'm seem to be ovulating right in the middle of the month, just like before, so I'm not going to continue to stress myself out. I figure avoiding sex around that week for now is a good plan, plus, if we happen to get pregnant again before we're ready, it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world! Here's hoping your two-week wait is less stressful!

I hope that you have a wonderful week, and you remain in light!

KacyChicago

pinktrojanbride120107:

Hi Firecrackers

 I've been missing TB lately!  We're right in the middle of our state testing at school, and although it's not a lot of work, I'm drained.  Didn't want to miss this week's check in though

 You can see my current status in my little chart below.  Interesting, eh? :P

 GTKY: The best thing I've eaten recently are strawberry cupcakes I made for a friend's birthday.  It tasted like strawberry ice cream on a cake.  Yummers.

Strawberry cupcakes sound AMAZING. Now I want to make some this weekend. Ha. But since I'm not PMSing, and trying to diet, my boyfriend will have to eat the bulk of them. Ha. He thanks you in advance! 

I'm sorry you've been so busy at work, I know the feeling! But, I also know it's been a wonderful distraction for me, so I hope it has been for you as well. I hate that it keeps us away from The Bump so much though! Here's hoping things settle down as school ends soon!

I know your cycle is probably irritating you to no end, and I hope you've finally called your doctor! When's the last time you took a HPT? Just in case you ovulated somewhere weird along the way, I'd at least make sure that's not a possibility before asking your doctor to put you on something to get you back to CD1. So hating this for you!

I hope things calm down soon, and you get some rest! Have a great week.

KacyChicago

Cubskers:

Hey fellow July Mamas!  Hope everyone's having a great week. 

Thanks for allowing me to check in.  I still think of TTCAL as my "home" as I haven't really completely accepted this pregnancy yet.  I'm 5 weeks today and am having some really constant, dull cramping, so I'm not sure what's going on. 

My betas looked great last week - went from 38 to over 200 in 72 hours, which I'm thrilled about.  First u/s is 5/25, so I'm hoping next week will fly by (I doubt it). 

Wonderful betas! It's so good to see wonderful numbers, so I know you guys were thrilled. But I hate to hear that it's been hard to accept this pregnancy, although I am sure that is completely normal! I've got everything crossed for you, and I only imagine that little guy (or gal) (or both) growing big and strong! I remain thrilled for you, and I hope you're able to enjoy it all very soon. (And not on the way home from the hospital in eight or so months, which is when I think I will finally be able to enjoy being pregnant ... Once it's over, and my baby's in my arms!)

You keep checking in every week for as long as you like! We are all still July Moms, even if you have a new one coming in January. 

Here's wishing you a lot of peace and fast-forwarding to 5/25!