2WW Check-In 12/7

nawlinsgrl

Quick update to the naming of this check-in.  While it was originally intended for the 4 of us who cycled together (me, jeanna, kimber, and girlie), I realize there are others out there, like Mrs. Erin, who are a little ahead or a little behind us, but are in the 2WW as well. 

Since we all know how stressful that can be, there will be a daily check-in for those who wish to participate, through next week (others are welcome to continue the thread, but I will probably resign the self-imposed duties of running this thread after next Friday, assuming that's when everyone in our original group has had their betas).

That being said, this will be a place to check in and let everyone know how you're feeling.  It's a place to vent, get support, ask questions, be silly, etc.  It's whatever you need it to be for you on any given day.

I was thinking we could have QOTDs, and they don't need to come from me.  In fact, I suggest we take turns.  Since I started things off yesterday, somebody else come up with one or more for today please.

Now then, I guess I'll go ahead and check-in.  Finally remembered to test out my trigger again last night, since I can't seem to remember to do it first thing in the morning.  That stuff is definitely out of my system, so I'm just hoping I see those two lines again in the next week!

In other news, I read a text this morning from my best friend (slept through it last night) that his dad, whose death was imminent in the coming weeks, had passed away last night.  The one good thing about this is that we had just been discussing that he wanted his dad to pass comfortably in his sleep, and he questioned whether that really ever happened.  He figured people woke up first and knew what was happening, but he said they were watching tv together, his dad fell asleep, and he just stopped breathing.  So, I know that had to be comforting to him in that respect.

His dad was like family to me, and I'll really miss him.  On my friend's wedding day, the dad told me he wished my friend was marrying me instead of the bride!  He was among the first to know when I was pregnant with DD, and I was really hoping he'd be with us long enough to find out if I was pregnant again, so I could tell him, because I knew he'd be thrilled.

Ok, before this post gets any longer, I'm gonna bow out and go get some work done.  I'll check in with you lovely ladies later today!

 

Mrs. Erin

I'm sooo sorry about your friends father.  Losing a loved one is very difficult.

Thanks for letting me join you ladies.  It's nice having others that are riding this crazy rollercoaster along with you!

My update - I POAS this morning.... 7dt2dt.   It was just one of those cheap dollar store tests, so I don't  know how accurate they are.  But I swear there was the faintest line.  I'm not getting worked up about it, of course.  It could be a handful of things.... i.e. my trigger shot not out of my system, error test, chemical, my tired eyes first thing this morning since DD had been up since 3:30am, etc, etc, etc.  I'm planning on POAS every morning till beta on Tuesday, so we will see what the next couple of days bring.

I was trying to come up with a couple of questions for us all to answer... but am not having any luck. 

nawlinsgrl

Mrs. Erin:

I'm sooo sorry about your friends father.  Losing a loved one is very difficult.

Thanks for letting me join you ladies.  It's nice having others that are riding this crazy rollercoaster along with you!

My update - I POAS this morning.... 7dt2dt.   It was just one of those cheap dollar store tests, so I don't  know how accurate they are.  But I swear there was the faintest line.  I'm not getting worked up about it, of course.  It could be a handful of things.... i.e. my trigger shot not out of my system, error test, chemical, my tired eyes first thing this morning since DD had been up since 3:30am, etc, etc, etc.  I'm planning on POAS every morning till beta on Tuesday, so we will see what the next couple of days bring.

I was trying to come up with a couple of questions for us all to answer... but am not having any luck. 

That's so exciting, I hope the line keeps getting darker each day!  Jeanna and I plan to start POAS soon, but we're only 4dp3dt and 2dp5dt respectively.

I remember my QOTD now, but others can feel free to add, no restrictions here!

Have you done anything you're kind of embarrassed to admit to (for lack of a better term), in hope/anticipation of being pregnant this cycle?

My answer is that I keep lurking on the August 2013 board.  I don't have the guts to post yet, but I have really been tempted, especially since I feel like I can offer some BTDT advice.  Ultimately, I don't want to jinx myself or have to post that I never did get pregnant, so I refrain, but I still can't help lurking, hoping I'll be there soon!

kimberm0511

Hey everyone!  First of all, I am so sorry to hear about your friend's fathers passing.  That is never easy to deal with and I am truly sorry for your loss.

 On another note, I am BORED!!!  Bedrest just plain sucks and my dh is being very helpful, yet slightly annoying.  I have another 24 hrs of this....

The good news is that my embryologist called this morning and said 5 out of the remaining 7 made it to freeze!  I'm not surprised since they told me yesterday that thought most, if not all, would...but either way I am obviously SO excited! 

 If this works, I didn't think we would ever use any of the frozen embies because originally my dh said he only wanted one child of his own, but after I admitted I was slightly disappointed with not transferring two he told me we can always have another later!  So yay for that too!  With that being said, I feel so happy about only transferring the one.  I really didn't want to be pregnant with twins...

 

QOTW:  I haven't done anything embarrassing, which is slightly surprising for me. I didn't even want to know my potential due date because when I first started TTC I was constantly stalking birth boards and it was just so depressing. I did have an idea, of course, that it would probably be the end of August. I guess I have had some interesting thoughts though. First is that when I heard that Kate & William confirmed they were pregnant, I got SO excited.  This sounds dumb, but dh and I got engaged the same time they did and I even have a sapphire and diamond ring with the sapphire being the center stone.  This was NOT b/c of Kate, but either way we were very parallel with them for a bit. Soooo, I admit that their pregnancy was almost a sign for me. Another sign I had was that yesterday this acquaintance of mine texted me out of the blue and asked if I was preggers b/c she had a dream that she was but I was the one that gave her the positive test. She said she sure as hell wasn't pregnant, so asked me if I was. WEIRD!!! I'm not sure if I believe in signs, but my mom said the sermon at our church last week (which I missed) was based on signs and how they can come from odd sources...so hey ya never know, right? LOL...ok so maybe I am embarrassed...

Mrs. Erin

nawlinsgrl:

Have you done anything you're kind of embarrassed to admit to (for lack of a better term), in hope/anticipation of being pregnant this cycle?

My mom bought DD a "Big Sister" shirt a looooong time ago, and I got it out the other day to see what size it was and if it would even still fit her. 

Also, I'm too embarrassed to admit to anyone IRL that knows we went through IVF that I POAS this morning... even DH.

jeannaqueena

Naw-I am so sorry about your friends father. It is never easy even when it is expected.  

QOTD and some ramblings: I am embarrassed to admit that I have already been dreaming what it would be like if both of these embies stuck. I mentally arranged carseats in my minivan, I have half designed a nursery layout in our spare room, etc.  Then I think about the 40% chance that this won't work and it breaks my heart and I think about all of us.  There is a high chance that our fab 4 (jean, naw, kim, and girlie) will not all be pg together and while I want to be pg, I already hurt for the one or few of us that wont get pg.  And to be very honest, yall are lucky. B/c I have bad luck which means my cycle buddies have very good luck.  My first 2 (and only 2 since this month) both got pg the first month pairing up with me.   

POAS: I did yesterday and this morning trigger is gone.  Mrs. Erin I am thinking you are PG and can't wait to hear more POAS updates!!

IVF/Injectables question (all are welcome to answer): On my injectable cycles my AF always showed up really early like 8-9 days past trigger.  So, now I am wondering if it will be the same if this cycle doesn't work.  Like one month I went to start testing and was already spotting.  This popped into my head b/c these lovely vag pills are messy and I feel like I am starting AF 20 times a day.

 

jeannaqueena

Mrs. Erin:

nawlinsgrl:

Have you done anything you're kind of embarrassed to admit to (for lack of a better term), in hope/anticipation of being pregnant this cycle?

My mom bought DD a "Big Sister" shirt a looooong time ago, and I got it out the other day to see what size it was and if it would even still fit her. 

Also, I'm too embarrassed to admit to anyone IRL that knows we went through IVF that I POAS this morning... even DH.

I have always thought of 9DPO as the first possible day to test!  DH asked me last night when I would start testing and I didn't want to tell him.  I am weird that I don't like him hovering and watching.  Even though we pee in front of each other.  

Did the big sis shirt fit?? 

Mrs. Erin

jeannaqueena:

Mrs. Erin:

nawlinsgrl:

Have you done anything you're kind of embarrassed to admit to (for lack of a better term), in hope/anticipation of being pregnant this cycle?

My mom bought DD a "Big Sister" shirt a looooong time ago, and I got it out the other day to see what size it was and if it would even still fit her. 

Also, I'm too embarrassed to admit to anyone IRL that knows we went through IVF that I POAS this morning... even DH.

I have always thought of 9DPO as the first possible day to test!  DH asked me last night when I would start testing and I didn't want to tell him.  I am weird that I don't like him hovering and watching.  Even though we pee in front of each other.  

Did the big sis shirt fit?? 

Kind of..... it's a little on the small side, but if this cycle works I might be able to get at least a picture out of it.

I wouldn't let DH see me POAS either.  He can look at if afterwards all he wants... but the act itself is kind of awkward.  hahaha

nawlinsgrl

jeannaqueena:

There is a high chance that our fab 4 (jean, naw, kim, and girlie) will not all be pg together and while I want to be pg, I already hurt for the one or few of us that wont get pg. 

IVF/Injectables question (all are welcome to answer): On my injectable cycles my AF always showed up really early like 8-9 days past trigger.  So, now I am wondering if it will be the same if this cycle doesn't work.  Like one month I went to start testing and was already spotting.  This popped into my head b/c these lovely vag pills are messy and I feel like I am starting AF 20 times a day.

 

I had the very same thought, but didn't have the guts to put it out there, even though the statistics point to that being a reality for the 4 of us (not counting you Erin, cuz we think you're already positively pregnant!).  This whole process is so demanding and draining, and everyone has been so wonderful and we are all deserving of another BFP.  I hope our little group defies the odds, and we get a 100% success rate for our little group!

I don't have any experience/advice on the injectables question, but have heard for most (but not all) folks, if the cycle doesn't work, AF usually doesn't show until after you stop PIO.  Since it sounds like you aren't doing PIO for your prog. supplement, that may be where things differ.

I have heard so many stories about the suppositories being such a messy, nasty nightmare, I decided both times to tough it out and stick with the PIO.

 

nawlinsgrl

jeannaqueena:

Mrs. Erin:

nawlinsgrl:

Have you done anything you're kind of embarrassed to admit to (for lack of a better term), in hope/anticipation of being pregnant this cycle?

My mom bought DD a "Big Sister" shirt a looooong time ago, and I got it out the other day to see what size it was and if it would even still fit her. 

Also, I'm too embarrassed to admit to anyone IRL that knows we went through IVF that I POAS this morning... even DH.

 

I have always thought of 9DPO as the first possible day to test!  DH asked me last night when I would start testing and I didn't want to tell him.  I am weird that I don't like him hovering and watching.  Even though we pee in front of each other.  

Did the big sis shirt fit?? 

Ha ha, grat minds think alike!  Yet another thing I was thinking, but didn't say.  So, does this mean we are officially masochists, and are going to start testing on Sunday?

nawlinsgrl

kimberm0511:

Hey everyone!  First of all, I am so sorry to hear about your friend's fathers passing.  That is never easy to deal with and I am truly sorry for your loss.

 On another note, I am BORED!!!  Bedrest just plain sucks and my dh is being very helpful, yet slightly annoying.  I have another 24 hrs of this....

The good news is that my embryologist called this morning and said 5 out of the remaining 7 made it to freeze!  I'm not surprised since they told me yesterday that thought most, if not all, would...but either way I am obviously SO excited! 

 If this works, I didn't think we would ever use any of the frozen embies because originally my dh said he only wanted one child of his own, but after I admitted I was slightly disappointed with not transferring two he told me we can always have another later!  So yay for that too!  With that being said, I feel so happy about only transferring the one.  I really didn't want to be pregnant with twins...

 

QOTW:  I haven't done anything embarrassing, which is slightly surprising for me. I didn't even want to know my potential due date because when I first started TTC I was constantly stalking birth boards and it was just so depressing. I did have an idea, of course, that it would probably be the end of August. I guess I have had some interesting thoughts though. First is that when I heard that Kate & William confirmed they were pregnant, I got SO excited.  This sounds dumb, but dh and I got engaged the same time they did and I even have a sapphire and diamond ring with the sapphire being the center stone.  This was NOT b/c of Kate, but either way we were very parallel with them for a bit. Soooo, I admit that their pregnancy was almost a sign for me. Another sign I had was that yesterday this acquaintance of mine texted me out of the blue and asked if I was preggers b/c she had a dream that she was but I was the one that gave her the positive test. She said she sure as hell wasn't pregnant, so asked me if I was. WEIRD!!! I'm not sure if I believe in signs, but my mom said the sermon at our church last week (which I missed) was based on signs and how they can come from odd sources...so hey ya never know, right? LOL...ok so maybe I am embarrassed...

I feel your pain on the bed rest, that's why I went to work today.  Never thought I would turn down the opportunity to stay home and take it easy, but I was already bored out of my mind by yesterday afternoon, and I knew if I stayed home, I wouldn't allow myself to do much, so I just came in to do some stuff at my desk and distract myself.

That's so great that you got all those frosties.  I find it comforting at my age (kind of regretting asking everyone's age now that I see I am almost 10 years older than everyone else!), to know that I have some good ones left to work with in case everything turns to crap the second I hit 40!

As hard as it is, try to enjoy the bed rest.  Go find some secret indulgence trash tv, or a good book to read.  If you're really bored, I'll be on here killing time most of the day too! 

kimberm0511

jeannaqueena:

QOTD and some ramblings: I am embarrassed to admit that I have already been dreaming what it would be like if both of these embies stuck. I mentally arranged carseats in my minivan, I have half designed a nursery layout in our spare room, etc.  Then I think about the 40% chance that this won't work and it breaks my heart and I think about all of us.  There is a high chance that our fab 4 (jean, naw, kim, and girlie) will not all be pg together and while I want to be pg, I already hurt for the one or few of us that wont get pg.  And to be very honest, yall are lucky. B/c I have bad luck which means my cycle buddies have very good luck.  My first 2 (and only 2 since this month) both got pg the first month pairing up with me.   

POAS: I did yesterday and this morning trigger is gone.  Mrs. Erin I am thinking you are PG and can't wait to hear more POAS updates!!

IVF/Injectables question (all are welcome to answer): On my injectable cycles my AF always showed up really early like 8-9 days past trigger.  So, now I am wondering if it will be the same if this cycle doesn't work.  Like one month I went to start testing and was already spotting.  This popped into my head b/c these lovely vag pills are messy and I feel like I am starting AF 20 times a day.

 

 

I, sadly, have been thinking the same thing.  Statistically speaking it just seems against the odds.  I will also be truly sad if it doesn't work for 1 or more of us.  IF is so unfair. 

 

I have done the vag pills and the cream and this time the injections and I have never had AF start before I stopped them. And yes...the cream AND the pills are disgusting. The injections make me sore...so I hate them all.

tracieduncan

Hi ladies!  Thanks for letting me jump in to your group.  First off, sorry for your loss.  What a blessing for your friend to be there with him when he passed away.

 

As of today I am 7dp3dt.  I tested today to make sure the HCG they gave me at ER was gone and it is.  I have seen some people out there getting BFPs from 7 days on so I am just going to keep testing every morning.  I am only having very slight symptoms from the progesterone and estrogen.  I have only a little breast tenderness and slight occasional cramping (which I think is actually more my still swollen ovaries...).  My beta is scheduled for next friday.  

 

I have been passing the time obsessing over why I have poor egg quality and how I can fix it.  I am going to try CoQ10 and DHEA for 3 months before I try again.  We bought a 2 IVF package so I feel committed to one more attempt.    

 

QOTW:   I felt really positive right before ER and was looking at maternity wear on the internet.  Also researched my due date and raising multiples.  Haven't really done any of that since ET.  Actually researching adoption quite a bit now because IVF was always plan B, and now I need a new one.  That's just my personality though. I always need a back up plan!  

jeannaqueena

tracieduncan:

Hi ladies!  Thanks for letting me jump in to your group.  First off, sorry for your loss.  What a blessing for your friend to be there with him when he passed away.

 

As of today I am 7dp3dt.  I tested today to make sure the HCG they gave me at ER was gone and it is.  I have seen some people out there getting BFPs from 7 days on so I am just going to keep testing every morning.  I am only having very slight symptoms from the progesterone and estrogen.  I have only a little breast tenderness and slight occasional cramping (which I think is actually more my still swollen ovaries...).  My beta is scheduled for next friday.  

 

I have been passing the time obsessing over why I have poor egg quality and how I can fix it.  I am going to try CoQ10 and DHEA for 3 months before I try again.  We bought a 2 IVF package so I feel committed to one more attempt.    

 

QOTW:   I felt really positive right before ER and was looking at maternity wear on the internet.  Also researched my due date and raising multiples.  Haven't really done any of that since ET.  Actually researching adoption quite a bit now because IVF was always plan B, and now I need a new one.  That's just my personality though. I always need a back up plan!  

Welcome!  

I have been thinking that if this ends up a BFFN then we will need to look into starting the adoption process. Sound like we think alike and a plan give me comfort.  I know I want my DS to have a sibling on way or another.  I have been taking the DHEA for years and started the CoQ10 a month ago.  I hope they do their job! 

jeannaqueena

nawlinsgrl:

jeannaqueena:

Mrs. Erin:

nawlinsgrl:

Have you done anything you're kind of embarrassed to admit to (for lack of a better term), in hope/anticipation of being pregnant this cycle?

My mom bought DD a "Big Sister" shirt a looooong time ago, and I got it out the other day to see what size it was and if it would even still fit her. 

Also, I'm too embarrassed to admit to anyone IRL that knows we went through IVF that I POAS this morning... even DH.

 

I have always thought of 9DPO as the first possible day to test!  DH asked me last night when I would start testing and I didn't want to tell him.  I am weird that I don't like him hovering and watching.  Even though we pee in front of each other.  

Did the big sis shirt fit?? 

Ha ha, grat minds think alike!  Yet another thing I was thinking, but didn't say.  So, does this mean we are officially masochists, and are going to start testing on Sunday?

Haha! Seriously, I think we are masochists!  I figure by now I will still hold out the hope till a neg beta or AF that I will talk myself out of truly believing an early BFN.  Oh...Sunday is so close...scary close.  I don't know, lets decide tomorrow!