Informal Weekly Check in?

katib77

I don't know if anyone volunteered to take over the weekly check in now that my lovely friend Kathy is KTFU, as I know with the holiday yesterday they might have been too busy...

But how about we do an informal checkin and see how everyone is doing.  

QOTD:  Did you make it through yesterday OK?  

(((HUGS)))  to all that need them.

mmhopeful

Made it through ok yesterday. In the 2ww now from my 2nd IUI and am awaiting beta testing one week from today, May 20th. Not feeling any different. Just working on helping to keep the house up and all. Even went to a baby shower on Saturday and kept myself busy helping that I didn't have time to feel anything but joy for my friend. Hugs to everyone! Our time WILL come!

EIK2013

As of right now we are on a break.  We are trying to get things all figured out with buying a house and potentially switching jobs.  I have found this break to be hard!  A couple of months ago we took a break and it felt SO good, but this time I am struggling  I am going to my first therapy session on Tuesday and excited to give this a try.  I am hoping to start up a new cycle with our RE at the end of May beginning of June.  I made it through yesterday fine, but there were definitely some tough points.  I am just trying to stay POSITIVE and keep busy with other things going on in my life.  HUGS to those ladies who had a rough day yesterday and hope you all have a happy Monday!

Twinkie0612

Not much going on here, I am 5 DPIUI for IUI #3.  Usually the 2WW isn't too tough for me, but this one seems to be dragging on.  We had two follies this cycle, which has probably made me a little too hopeful.  Either way I guess I'll no for certain in a little over a week.

QOTW:  Yesterday was pretty good for me.  I did have someone on Facebook wish me a happy Mother's Day, but I am just going to take as a good sign for this cycle.  Other than that we spent the day at my Mom's, my brother smoked beef brisket, pork roast, and grilled pork steaks.  My sister and I brought side dishes and dessert.  All in all it was a good day.

shelbeans82

Hello Ladies!

Had my monitoring US this and awaiting a call back to see if I can trigger tonight for an IUI Wednesday. 

I organized a bachelorette party for this past weekend, so spent most of the day OOT and busy with the party.  Went to dinner at MILs house when I got back which was very low key so I feel pretty lucky that I was not bombarded with Mother's Day stuff.

BankerBSN

Hai!

I have missed the weekly check in .  I just had my second monitoring appointment today and I still have no response s/p 50mg of Clomid.  Last cycle I was ready to trigger at CD10 and this time my ovaries are on strike.  I am waiting for a call from the RE once my bloodwork is back to put together a plan. 

GTKY: I had a lovely weekend with family.  It included amazing bloody marys.

rox825

BFN today at 13DPO, just waiting for AF tomorrow or Wednesday. Yesterday I had a good day, I had brunch with my mom just the 2 of us, which was great. But Saturday while I was perusing mother's day cards at the store for my mom, I really had to struggle to keep it together for some reason. Anyway, hope that everyone has a nice week!

ttuprincess

Hello!  I am a week late as of today.  I have tested a few times and all times were BFNs.  I am pretty sure this is just a wonky cycle but it is getting really frustrating.  Supposed to call the RE today to let him know if AF has shown up or if I got a bfp -- I of course have neither.  RE is trying to compare my biopsy and bw results with the timing of my cycle to rule out a LP defect.  I didn't temp this month because our instructions were for sex EOD and the biopsy to confirm ovulation.  I figured "What's the point?"  Now I am kicking myself because I have no clue when I actually ovulated other than it was some time before May 1.  Ugh.  That'll teach me.  Anyways, that is where we are at. 

QOTW:  I made it through yesterday just fine.  DH and I had breakfast at the golf club on the veranda and then played a round.  The weather was beautiful.  Then he got me a card "from the dogs" to wish me a happy puppy momma day.  It was nice. 

((HUGS)) to all that need them. 

BlueEyedDreamer

Hello, 3T! Sending {{{hugs}}} to those who need them!

We have officially started meds for IVF #1. The lupron shots are not fun, and I've been having a red, itchy reaction each time they're injected. But other than that, I'm happy that things are rolling along! Stims will start in about a week.

I made it through yesterday okay. It was especially hard this year, for some reason, but at least I feel like we're doing something aggressive to make next year different. 

APotterHead

Hi! Still redoing all my workups. CD#3 BW tomorrow and calling the clinic to schedule an US with AFC... never had that before, so I guess we'll keep moving forward! 

After AF decided to be a ***** and show up 2 days late yesterday, we spend the entire day at the lake. BBQ'in, boating, hanging with friends...

This year I was ok. I was able to just snark at AF and move on. Last year, I spend most of the day crying. Hence why we took a break from TTC.

Also sending ((HUGS)) to everyone who needs it. I'm proof that it isn't always so hard and there are good day!

Cara1024

Hi everyone!!! What was Kathy thinking getting KTFU and leaving us with no check in.

I'm 9dpIUI and anticipate having and inner war with myself this week trying not to test. I did test out my trigger on Saturday. Beta is this Friday. I will test by that point because I see no point in putting myself through a blood draw for no reason. I just hope I hold out to test until then. 

I'm flying today to go visit my sister for a week and also help her move (yay! no) so I will probably not be posting much at all this week. But I will be thinking of my girls though!!!  

QOTD: I did pretty well. I was surprised that the church we attended actually read that thing I posted here last week. I tried to spend the day thinking of my awesome mother and not dwelling on what the day makes me think of.

Mochadoodle

Had a pretty good response last cycle on Femara 5mg + TI. So that's what we're doing this time around, too. Maybe we'll get lucky with this cycle...??? If not, we've officially hit two years of TTC.

 

 

 

***baby mentioned***

 

 

 

QOTD: I made it thru yesterday without getting too emotional. I even got to hold my niece (one week old!) for, like, an hour last night. She is so precious and a lovely reminder of what {hopefully} lies ahead for DH and I at the end of this difficult journey.

RunCC37

Hugs to anyone who needs them!

I'm on CD6 and will be taking my third dose of Clomid tonight. My RE office's protocol is to do mid-cycle monitoring on CD11, but that falls on a Sunday for me. So I am scheduled to go in on Monday, CD12. I typically have shorter cycles (average of 26 days, as short as 23 and as long as 28) and was worried about my monitoring appointment being too late. I called this morning, and my RE assured me it would be ok. Then I read Banker's update and now I'm worried again!!

QOTW: It was ok yesterday. I didn't make any unnecessary contact with the outside world (no errands or FB), so for the most part I was able to ignore the day. We celebrated with my mom and sister on Saturday. My sister went through IVF to get her little miracle, so I was surrounded by understanding. Yesterday, we went to brunch with my MIL and DH's grandmother. It was very pleasant.

Banker&BSN:

Hai!

I have missed the weekly check in .  I just had my second monitoring appointment today and I still have no response s/p 50mg of Clomid.  Last cycle I was ready to trigger at CD10 and this time my ovaries are on strike.  I am waiting for a call from the RE once my bloodwork is back to put together a plan. 

GTKY: I had a lovely weekend with family.  It included amazing bloody marys.

Sorry your ovaries are not cooperating this time around, Banker! Anyone have any advice or experience about the bolded above? 

sarah_beth2005

Yesterday was definitely a rough one for me, but I survived - thankfully, I have my bday and DH's bday this week to look forward to!

 I'm on IUI#2 -- had my 4th Menopur injection and 4th day of Femara last night.  My next u/s is the 15th - I'm hoping to trigger and have my 2nd IUI early next week!  fingers xd!

madasm0530

Hey Ladies.. Kati thanks for doing the checkin!

We are currently on a break. My ovaries are dumb! When REs nurse called to let me know that we were not moving forward with meds this cycle she said to come back when AF showed. and I said 'woah, woah, woah.. that could be in November" and she said to wait 30 days. So I already made my appt for June 3rd to do b/w and get anothe RX for provera... 10 days of that + wait and then more b/w. Hopefully these cysts clear up!

Yesterday was rough. DH bought me a plant that I've had my eye on and he said Happy [future] Mothers day. Sometimes he just knows what to say. cue the.. awwwwee!

Hope you all have a great week! 

BankerBSN

RunCC37:

Hugs to anyone who needs them!

I'm on CD6 and will be taking my third dose of Clomid tonight. My RE office's protocol is to do mid-cycle monitoring on CD11, but that falls on a Sunday for me. So I am scheduled to go in on Monday, CD12. I typically have shorter cycles (average of 26 days, as short as 23 and as long as 28) and was worried about my monitoring appointment being too late. I called this morning, and my RE assured me it would be ok. Then I read Banker's update and now I'm worried again!!

QOTW: It was ok yesterday. I didn't make any unnecessary contact with the outside world (no errands or FB), so for the most part I was able to ignore the day. We celebrated with my mom and sister on Saturday. My sister went through IVF to get her little miracle, so I was surrounded by understanding. Yesterday, we went to brunch with my MIL and DH's grandmother. It was very pleasant.

Banker&BSN:

Hai!

I have missed the weekly check in .  I just had my second monitoring appointment today and I still have no response s/p 50mg of Clomid.  Last cycle I was ready to trigger at CD10 and this time my ovaries are on strike.  I am waiting for a call from the RE once my bloodwork is back to put together a plan. 

GTKY: I had a lovely weekend with family.  It included amazing bloody marys.

Sorry your ovaries are not cooperating this time around, Banker! Anyone have any advice or experience about the bolded above? 

I would call to see if you can go in Friday or Saturday then again Monday as needed.   This last cycle they had me come in starting CD9 for Sonos and clearly I am not ready. 

CaliCarly1976

Sunday was harder than expected. I am usually cool and collected around that stuff but not this time.  Then at dinner last night we were next to a beautiful pregnant girl. Did not help. 

Clomid cycle 2 is ongoing, but I poas yesterday and today both negative. CD1 is either today or tomorrow so it should have registered if it was positive.  Want to get Clomid cycle 3 over with, then finally we can be referred to an RE.  Clearly there is more going on here. 

PS I think clomid is making me super bloated. I seriously feel like a bloated monster.  

gsancho

We are taking the month off, since I had my lap recently.  It's taking me a bit longer to recover than I expected, but it's been a great mental break.

Yesterday was good.  We had a boozey picnic with some friends.

shelbeans82

RunCC37:

Hugs to anyone who needs them!

I'm on CD6 and will be taking my third dose of Clomid tonight. My RE office's protocol is to do mid-cycle monitoring on CD11, but that falls on a Sunday for me. So I am scheduled to go in on Monday, CD12. I typically have shorter cycles (average of 26 days, as short as 23 and as long as 28) and was worried about my monitoring appointment being too late. I called this morning, and my RE assured me it would be ok. Then I read Banker's update and now I'm worried again!!

QOTW: It was ok yesterday. I didn't make any unnecessary contact with the outside world (no errands or FB), so for the most part I was able to ignore the day. We celebrated with my mom and sister on Saturday. My sister went through IVF to get her little miracle, so I was surrounded by understanding. Yesterday, we went to brunch with my MIL and DH's grandmother. It was very pleasant.

Banker&BSN:

Hai!

I have missed the weekly check in .  I just had my second monitoring appointment today and I still have no response s/p 50mg of Clomid.  Last cycle I was ready to trigger at CD10 and this time my ovaries are on strike.  I am waiting for a call from the RE once my bloodwork is back to put together a plan. 

GTKY: I had a lovely weekend with family.  It included amazing bloody marys.

Sorry your ovaries are not cooperating this time around, Banker! Anyone have any advice or experience about the bolded above? 

 

I am on CD10 and surprise, was just told to trigger for an IUI tomorrow!  I would ask if you can come in Friday, just to get some peace of mind about where things stand.

EML2011

Made it through yesterday ok, mostly bc my MIL and Mom came over for a bbq so DH and I were cooking/ cleaning most of the day. 

I woke up this morning to AF and I'm still in shock (I normally do not O on my own and have to take progesterone for 10 days just to get AF), but I'm feeling okay about it. I go in tomorrow for an u/s to check for cysts.. If i'm all clear I'm back to follistim + trigger. I'm feeling optimistic that this could be the cycle for my BFP. 

RunCC37

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I am on CD10 and surprise, was just told to trigger for an IUI tomorrow!  I would ask if you can come in Friday, just to get some peace of mind about where things stand.

Yikes... I called this morning to see about moving the appointment to Friday, and my RE said it was fine the way it was.... I don't know if I should push it? I'm thinking maybe I will just start testing with OPKs to make sure?

monimu13

We are still discussing cycling for IVF #1 in August or September.  I'm thinking August...I'd like to get this show on the road! 

QOTW:  Yesterday sucked, but I luckily didnt have anyone ask me anything..and I'm very thankful for that.  

weansworld09

I am on CD 14, took 100mg of clomid on days 5-9.  I had a monitoring appt this morning & they aee having me come back in again tomorrow.  I am extremely tired and think I may take a nap.  They said pending how things look tomorrow, we may add in a trigger.

 I worked yesterday, which helped.  I wish I would've stayed off of FB.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cindal

We're still waiting for July 1st and Dh's A1C redraw til then we're in a holding pattern. I kinda wanted to take a break from temping and opk's since we can't really do anything til then anyways but DH isn't ready to accept it yet. Hopefully the A1C level will have come down a little (or alot!), then we can redo the SA and hopefully see some improvement. Dr. said that with the current numbers IVF was the only feasible option. Which for us right now isn't really an option at all.

QOTW: I made it through without too much extra thought. Though one of the commercials on tv made me tear up, the one where the mom is talking to the daughter and trying to get her to talk to her belly. Yeah I almost lost it. Other than that I stayed holed up inside all day avoiding just about everything.

scbedi

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scbedi

Hi ladies!! HUGS to everyone who needs them! Tomorrow is my last day to take Femara 7.5mg for our medicated TI cycle. Monitoring on Wed. I decided to take tomorrow off work as a mental health day. With my BFN after IUI#1 last monday and M-Day yesterday, plus horrible time at work, I thought an extra day off work would do me good.

QOTD: I made it through yesterday "fine". I decided to work 12 hours yesterday, the problem with that was that the co-worker I was working with is pregnant with her first and talked about it none stop! Plus I can't count how many times someone asked me if I was a mother. My dad did get me a Red, Yellow, and White rose to symbolize Love, Hope, and Faith that I will become a mother some-day. It made me cry. My family is so supportive!

mrsrichey11

I made it through ok, other than the little hiccup I posted yesterday (mom's best friend's granddaughter calling her grandma. urgh). I made homemade pizza bites and drank beer while wallowing in my self pity, but I made it through without crying when the cashier at the grocery store said happy mother's day! So, that's a plus. 

scbedi

NariaDreaming:

Not looking forward to this week. Actually, I'm straight up terrified since they've thrown the C word out... 

 

Naria, you are in my T&P!!!! Gosh I hope everything is ok in there!!

Akiesha

Hello 3T ladies, hugs to everyone that needs them, yesterday wasn't too bad. I made it through without seeing any little ones. Had a BBQ at my SIL's house with the family. It was nice.

Right now I am 3DPIUI, I am not super hopeful because, that's just reality I guess. We only had one follie and I triggered on CD 18. I usually O naturally between 17-19. I just felt like I did not respond that well to the clomid. Anyway we will see.

babydreams13

Had IUI #3 on Thursday.  Hoping and praying its a BFP but trying to be realistic....l

 Yesterday I was okay until I went on FB.  So many mother's my age talking about how great it was to be a mother and then a sonogram preg announcement on there too. UHHHHH.  

 Hope everyone gets BFP soon! 

Desmo35

Broke down once yesterday when dh and step daughter failed to recognize me for being a stepmom yesterday. Made it through church okay....they had a baby dedication with all of them displayed up front. Then I managed to smile and keep my mouth shut when 3 people at a restaurant wished me happy mothers day. It sucked but I survived.

Im 11 dpiui and I caved and poas. I have no symptoms and for some reason I just know its going to be a bfn.  Beta is on Thursday, so I guess its not over until the beta says so. And no AF here, so I am kind of stuck until then. Feeling just blagh.

sueann911

We're doing a TI cycle since we were away during FW. It's been calm and nice to kinda have a break from it all for a month.

QOTW: I blogged about it, but overall it went well. I'm still avoiding Facebook. I can't deal with it right now. I feel much better not looking at it. I think not seeing it gives me more peace than the satisfaction of curiously peeking into others lives.

I did spend some of the day with my mom. We all went out for a fantastic seafood dinner and relaxed the afternoon away.

wearebirds

We just had our first RE appointment where DH and I decided to one TI with meds cycle then move on to IUI if that doesn't work. Unfortunately DH might be OOT, so starting next cycle is up in the air. Depending on when AF arrives compared to when he's OOT will determine that. As much as I hate waiting a whole nother cycle, I know I just need to be patient.

Q : yesterday was really rough in the beginning. I cried hysterically on the way to brunch for my mom and sister. I was okay once I got there, and come to find out they had gotten me cards and a St. Gerard medal. DH and I came home later and relaxed. It overall was okay.

chelc512

We are still on break. It's our second break cycle. I'm in my 2ww now. We will have to take next cycle off also because we are going on a cruise with MH family during my expected FW. After about midJune we will be making an appointment to see what our next steps will be. I'm hoping for my BFP before then! I'm seeing a naturopath Dr. So for my this break cycle and the next I will/have been taking Chasteberry/Vitex. And it seems to be helping bring on my ovulation. Which is great because I can't normally get a good ovulation on my own. But I just want to say in case somebody reads this and thinks it would be something to try..... I'm trying this because IM UNDER THE CARE OF A NATUROPATH DR. and also specifically it says DO NOT TAKE WITH OTHER OVULATION INDUCING MEDICATION. Sorry to say so much. I just wanted to say that in case someone new comes and reads this. I just want to put the warnings.

QOTD: Yesterday wasn't too bad, we went with MH dad, mom, youngest brother and grandmother. At the restaurant they did give me the Mothers Day special which was a small marguerita and a piece of cake and a coupon. But I didn't mind because they really didn't even ask or say anything about Mother's Day and it was my Birthday so I enjoyed the marguerita. Lol. Other than that all we did was visit with family so it was good.