Advanced T-TTC check-in
Hi ladies. Feel free to let me know if I need to update your info.
WISHING LUCK to all those in the 2ww: Littlemac4, MerryMarisa (Marisa), ke11y, and mybobble.
HUGE HUGS to meechrobi on her BFN, abcteach on her lowering beta and to BEANCOUNTR76 on your miscarriage. We're thinking about all of you!
CONGRATS to?
QOTD: When you get in an IF funk, what do you do to get out of it?
Members:
1RisingSun?on a break
abcteach
beth&anth
bmbeck6614?starting IVF #2 in Feb
BBLindy--
BRSaugust20 (Beth)? pursuing DE and adoption
CardsfanSM (Stacey)?IVF #2 on Lupron
CBL--planning for FET in March, on BCP
cmwbobo (Colleen)
cndalessandro (Cassie)?getting ready for IVF #1
Dr.Loretta (Barbara)?continuing to TTC, also researching adoption
epphd (Elizabeth)? early April DE transfer, on BCPs
finallyreilly (Kate)?IVF #5 in Feb, on stims
Fthtrstnpxiedst?currently on a break
HoneyGram (Michelle)?TTC w/ 250 mg Clomid
hopkintonbride-on a break, IVF Fall 09
igh0318 (Kim)?FET in progress
JamaicaMon! (Ashley)?IUI #3 coming up in Feb
jennylryan
juliannat-hopefully cycling in March
justsayjo--IVF #3 in Feb, currently stimming
kammy
katieranck2202 (Katie)?cycling again with Femara, TI and HCG
ked1068 (Kristen)?pursuing gestational carrier April/May 09
Ke11y?FET will be 2/18
Kimberic (Kim)?IVF # 2 in April/May
Kimmilou--in holding pattern, waiting for test results
krissyh21?planning IVF #3, probably April ER/ET
LBR_NJ?getting ready for donor egg cycle
leslies75
Littlemac4?IUI #5 in progress, in 2ww
Liturgicalgirl (Kathleen)?IVF in March 09, on BCP
lmu2005 (Leslie)?cycling unmedicated
Lovemymonkey (Rose)?cycling for IVF #5, on BCPs
meechrobi?IUI w/donor sperm in Feb, BFN
m&m2006?on a break
Morgan2004--
MerryMarisa (Marisa)?injectible cycle #3 in 2ww, beta 3/2
militarywife2b?getting ready for donor cycle
MontyMrs?cycling for FET, done with BCP
Mrsmiller12012007--IUI #1, in 2ww
Mybobble (Rebecca)?IVF #1in 2ww, beta 3/6
*NestingAway*--lap scheduled end of Feb
PeachyKate (Kate)?IVF #1 BFN
roxydaisy (Tricia)? IVF #1 in Feb/March, on BCP and Lupron
smeyer (Shannon)
smilee (Kelly)?waiting to start IVF #2
so1966?TTC unmedicated, looking into adoption
Stace26 (Stacey)?waiting for AF to start BCPs for IVF
Tarahville (Tarah)?IUI cycle, currently stimming
theworms---IVF #1 with ICSI in March, on BCP and Lupron
Tryingtogetpregnant (Jenny)?gearing up for IVF #3 with CCRM
BFPs:
firemansflame
KoCoLoCo
kristinamh6 (Kristy)
cjsbdl (Charla)
MonkeysGirl05 (Sam)
t.bird (Trina)
duke'sgirl (Rebekah)
Mrs. Babbsy
Vandelay (Laura)
If you are thinking about asking to join this group?please read:
This is an Advanced TTTC group those who have been trying 3+ years and/or have multiple failed IVFs, etc. I just ask that everyone please use good judgement when asking to join...in other words, if you are still in the IUI stage or have been on this journey less than two years, this is probably not the group for you.
There is no doubt that this whole TTTC process is painful, but I also do believe that there is a very special kind of support that this specific group can offer to each other, and it is intended as a "safe haven" for those of us who are in that bottom 1% of the bottom 1%.
Thank you! 
Re: Advanced T-TTC Check-In
So sorry I didn't get this posted yesterday. I was in (still am in) an IF funk, hence the reason for my QOTD. I just feel so unmotivated. Maybe it's the hormones?
My suppression check is tomorrow, so I know my E2 is ready to bottom out, and that's probably my issue...but I hate it:-(
Big hugs to everyone, but especially to meechrobi, abcteach and BEANCOUNTR76.
Hey there....:)
Still just gearing up for IVF #3 at CCRM. I have my integrin 3 biopsy on 3/11 and then start bcp's on 3/15. Yay!
Good luck to everyone that is in 2ww! And, hugs to all girls who need them.
As for getting out of an IF funk, I don't really have that magic pill (I wish!). I try to work out more (my music always helps me!). Or, I try to distract myself...read, volunteer, work out, dinner plans, etc. I'm not very good at getting out of my IF funks. It usually takes one really big cry and venting to my poor DH.
Big hugs to everyone with bad news this week, and to those with good news! My beta is Friday, and like I said in the IVF Check In, one second I'm sure it worked and the next I'm sure it didnt'!
I spend a lot of time in an IF funk, unfortunately. But, when it gets really bad, the best thing is retail therapy! I already have a big shopping trip planned for Saturday if we find out bad news on Friday. Nothing feels better than spending a little $ on yourself!
Many hugs to those who need them.
When Im in a funk I try and find something that I can do alone. Reading, watching a movie, crafting, gardening, cooking. Anything that I enjoy that will take my mind off of things. It always helps.
Hugs to meechrobi, abcteach and beancounter and good luck to everyone!
When I get in a funk, if I'm not stimming I try to work out. That always makes me feel better about myself. If I'm stimming, I try to pamper myself or watch funny movies. It's getting harder to find something that makes me feel better since I'm trying not to do random shopping anymore, that used to be something that helped. Also, I get my DH to give me a scalp or foot massage - love those.
Waiting for my call to see if I have to come up with some more blood tomorrow or trigger tonight.
I'm still stimming. Waiting for my lining to catch up. I go in for my 3rd follie scan tomorrow morning and then have to wait for more bloodwork to find out if we have to stim some more or if we get to trigger.
Kind of feeling down and out about this cycle already.
GL to everyone!!
HI All
Update on me: CD1 was Sunday- I start clomid on Thursday and we will do IUI #2 at the beginnging of March. Thanks for all the words of encouragement last week with the BFN. IF Sucks big time!
When I am in a rut-- i allow myself to feel the emotions of it-- cry if I need to cry, be angry if I need to be angry, etc. We need that time-- i think it is important for us to realize that we are human and dont need to be upbeat all the time. What we are dealing with sucks and we need to feel the emotions associated with that!
Lots of luck to Littlemac4, MerryMarisa (Marisa), ke11y, and mybobble and big hugs to abcteach and Beancountry76.
I'm on day 4 of Lupron. My suppression check is on Monday and I'll hopefully start stimming after that.
QOTD: When I get into an IF funk, I tend to wallow in it. I lay on the couch and watch tv, eat junk food, drink wine, cry... basically I just let myself be sad and selfish. After a day or so I usually snap out of it and am back to normal.
My status has changed - I just finished IUI #4 and am now in the 2ww. Hopeful and confident against all odds - crappy sperm count - but it could work.
When I am in a IF funk, I actually don't do enough to get out of it. That probably explains why it takes so long to get out of it! Hunkering down at home with a blanket, movies and wine will do the trick for the short term. Sometimes, it's just time that makes it go away.
Good luck to everyone, and big hugs to those who need 'em.
You can change me to IUI #3 in progress. I'm currently on day 5 of stims and doing well!
Good luck to everyone else!
FET #1 = BFP on 5/2011
(((Hugs))) to all that need them... I'm going crazy in my 2ww, my beta is Friday and my mind plays tricks on me daily about symptoms. I think I want this so bad that I make myself nauseous! I'm going to Acu this afternoon so I am hoping my crazy acu lady can tell me I'm pregnant! I refuse to POAS because I never get a positive on them.
As for what I do to get out of my IF funk, I let my self feel angry and bitter for a little while and then I just try to keep moving... focusing on other things (it's kind of hard right now as all of our friends have babies or are expecting...) GL, I hope you feel better soon!
GL to the 2ww'ers. Hope to hear some good news soon. Big hugs to those who need them.
QOTD: I don't have any real great ways to get out of the IF funk. I just try to remain hopeful and find something to distract myself (although it doesn't always work). Right now my dog being sick has gotten me out of my IF funk. Unfortunately it has put me into another kind of funk. It definately has distracted me from the upcoming FET.
Update: My FET is tomorrow at 2:30.
QOTD - bad days are going to happen so I just roll with it and mope around, eat, take a bath and crawl into bed and don't get out.
No update on me, as soon as AF gets here I have to wait 21 more days to start estrogen.
After 7 years trying to concieve, 3 failed IUIs and 2 failed IVFs, my third IVF was a success!
My Christmas baby turned into a turkey bird! Dillon Richard was born at 34 weeks, 5 days on November 28, 2009 after 10 weeks on bedrest for preeclampsia.
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I am in my 2ww at 3dpo. I get to start my HCG shots tonight, so looking forward to that (DH has to do it because I can't see what I am doing).
qotd: getting out of a funk for me can be difficult. I normally have to take some time for myself and be alone for awhile. Reading or even just playing games seems to help. Sometimes I watch movies or scrapbook, but it still can take a few days.
*PCOS bio* *Cold Hands, Warm Heart*
Lots of hugs to meechrobi, abcteach and beancountr76 - I'm so sorry.
Update: I'm 8 dpo today. AF is due on March 3rd. I might POAS on March 2nd if I don't have my typical AF symptoms. My clinic will do a beta if I have + HPT. I'm not even sure how I feel this cycle. If I'm not pg this cycle, we're moving onto IVF.
QOTD: When you get in an IF funk, what do you do to get out of it?
Cardsfan, I think this is a great question. So many times I've hit an IF wall and can't seem to climb over it. When I'm in an IF funk, I try to focus on something else, such as trying out new workout routines, trying out new recipes (I recently discovered a passion for cooking and baking) or spending time with my friends who don't have kids. Lots of times, I talk to my DH, who totally "gets" it. Sometimes, none of my tricks work and I just have to wait it out - it sucks but I do get through it.
Hugs to all that need it
Update: We selected a donor and I am now on bcp.
QOTD: I don't have a magic pill either, I just try to manage as well as I can my DH, family and friends are great and of course you lovely ladies
GL to the 2ww'ers!
((HUGS)) to meechrobi, abcteach and BEANCOUNTR76.
QOTD: I try to let myself feel the emotions, cry and get it all out. I also try to remind myself of all the wonderful things I have in my life. If neither of these work I do something for myself - pedicure, get my hair done.
If I have money and time I take an overnight trip to just get out of my funk space.
Sorry about the funk CardsFan, I hope it passes very soon.
Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, It empties today of its strength. ~Corrie ten Boom
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher (thank you beadinglady)
It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
Good luck to those in the 2WW. Huge hugs to those who need it.
I go for my Clomid check on Monday.