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Success after IF
TTC Again Check-In
Hey girlies!How are you doing? I hope that everyone is doing well & had a great Valentine's Day. All I know is that I am crossing my fingers that no more snow is on the way...Please provide an update on where you are at treatment-wise and how you are doing. We would also love to hear from some of the PG ladies; how far along are you, etc? Also, please post here if you would like to be added/deleted from this check-in. QOTW: How has having kid(s) affected your marriage? Positive or negative? Do you think about how it might change again with #2?I hope that everyone is doing well! ------------------------------------------ABC-123 - Sarah, DS 07/25/08 ela81 - Emily, DD 10/15/08Estellabella - Kristen, DS 9 months oldirishdo - Deidre, DS 10/29/08here4u - Sharon, DD 07/22/08gabbeyh - Abbey, 08/08/08travelbug- Bridget, DD 09/24/08 Oct03Bride2be - Heather, DD, 04/22/08 TanoBride04 - Jen, DS 11/20/08Davezwife - Tracie, DD 3/8/08 Christakim - Christa, DD 8-22-08 calikris - , DD 12/24/08 sommerranyne - Kelley - DD 4/2/08talentedgirl - Jen - DS 5/29/08Skoorb - Robin, Ethan 7-8-09 sixres - , Aiden 1-23-09 wvagirl, Steph, Eli 3/8/08 eyenerd, Holly, Aubreigh born 8/9/8 Mrs.OL, Olivia, DS 09/06/08itsmevkb - Kelly, DS 9.27.06 & DD 2.24.09 alchris, DD 11/22/07 crystalgirl, DS, 6/1/08 mbs427, Mary Beth, DS (Evan) was born on 10/19/08 firsttogo, DS & DSMoDchiCk, BeTh DS-1-23-09 TxJen1972, DDfutureMrs.Eanes - Shannon, DD (Reagan) 12/7/08 kahana, Andrew 05/04/2009 manda429, Andrea, DS 2.28.09 LVBlvd, Megan, D Paige, 4/23/09. *************BFPs************* craziheazo - Heather, DD 11/09/08 , EDD 02/03/10CH-I06 - ,DD 7/11/08 efooey - Erin, DD 3/28/08 , EDD 05/05/10mhop - Martha, DD 02/03/08 JillRock96 - Jill, DD 11/04/08Beebe929 - Steph, DD 11/17/08 , EDD 07/10/10KellyOsu23 - Kelly, DD 7-2-08 TheSkimmy - Kim, DS, 05/02/08, EDD 9/15/10
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Re: TTC Again Check-In
Still in a holding pattern... I now need to go get more imagine for my arm & my doc wants me to talk with my RE about the tumor. I am still not sure if I am going to do that. I don't want to give my RE any reason to not want to treat me.
I am feeling a little better about the tumor situation now. I guess I freaked out b/c I was reading about chemo, radiation, surgery and 5 year survival rates. I was like, "What the F#^$*?!??!!!!", I thought it was supposed to be a simple fatty tumor. Oh well. Thankfully it is just in my arm and the worst (I think) that will happen will be that I have to have surgery that will remove part of my tricep so I will lose some function in my arm. We are hoping with getting frequent images of my arm it won't come to that. We will be able to catch it when it is very small so the surgery will be minor. Of course, I am hoping that it won't even grow back, which is also a good possibility. However, all of the IVF drugs & being PG are catalysts for it to grow, so we will see...
My biggest issue right now that is holding us back is my weight. I have been debating doing a separate post on this, but decided to bury it here b/c I am a wussy.
I need to lose weight to do IVF. I was doing great and was pretty much there and was hoping to do IVF just after the holidays. However, my arm situation, DS being sick, my friend in Hospice, my dog passing away, friggin' snowstorms, etc. all got in the way. None of these are reasons, but more like excuses. I have been down and I know that I have been eating somewhat badly to make myself feel better, and then when I am down, I don't want to go to the gym... It is an evil cycle. Now, I need to lose like 12 lbs. but I keep sabatoging myself. Why do I suck?
I really hate myself right now. I want nothing more than to be PG again. Nothing. However, I keep eating, I keep skipping the gym. WTF is wrong with me? This is something that I should be able to control, but I am doing a poor job at it.
Anyways, I just thought I would share. I have no one else I feel I could share this with. Even DH doesn't really understand so I don't really talk with him about it. It kinda sucks.
Oh well, I AM going to get back on the horse, stop eating at Panera and go to the stupid gym. Feel free to PM me or make posts harassing me every day to make sure I actually do it.
Technically I am pg. Hopefully at my u/s tomorrow (6w6d) we can see exactly what is going on in there. Last week the RE was able to see two sacs, but no fetal poles or heart beats, so...we wait...until...tomorrow. It has really been the longest week ever.
QOTD - Having DS definitely changed our relationship for the better. We both worked hard to have him and we found a new respect for each other. I wouldn't expect #2 to change our lives that drastically, BUT...if we are having twins, then that may be a different story. I guess only time will tell.
Sarah, I'm so sorry. You are taking on a lot right now and it takes a strong person to get through your situation. I wish you all the best with your arm.
The weight issue- I'm right there with you, I want to lose weight and kept sabotaging myself. So far, I've been strong for a week, so hopefully I will see some results soon. If you ever need support you know where I am!!
Where we are- I had my doctors appointment today with my RE and I told him about how we want to go to Costa Rica and Panama for IVF. He is SO on board with it and is going to write me out prescriptions for whatever I need (I hope to get most of my meds donated, but we'll see), he's doing all the checklist work that this doctor needs. I'm so happy, for once things are working out.
Right now, I'm on CD 34 and still haven't ovulated or had my period. The pain is bad, real bad, I had an u/s and pelvic exam today where they couldn't find anything so they took b/w and I'll get the results back in a couple of days. That will depend on whether they induce my period or if the P4 level is high enough, they are going to wait and see what happens. I'm happy with that, but if we wait, we are looking at pain options for me.
QOTW: I think that this round, it has def. made us closer as a couple. Planning to do this out of the country shows a real want on his part too, which is nice!
Can I join the check in? DH and I just started this month trying for number 2 and I am in my 1st 2ww. We are going to try on our own for a little before heading to the RE. DH had varicocele surgery a year and a half ago so I am hoping that maybe things will have improved by now.
QOTW: There really has not been a big change in our marriage but what change has occured has been mostly positive. We are really both enjoying being parents. I think having a second child will not chnage things too much but DH will need to learn he needs to do more to help me when I become out numbered.
I 2nd the No more snow!!! I think we are getting a snow hurracaine...seriously
We are just playing the wait and see if nature will take its course.
QOTD: It has definately made us both more patient people, and he does pitch in before I ask most of the time.
Congrats on being PG! I am crossing my fingers that you will have a great u/s tomorrow. Good luck!
That is so cool that your RE is on board with going to Costa Rica for IVF. I am not sure that my RE would be so cool... I am so happy for you that that is working out!
I am sorry that youa re dealing with pain from not ovulating nor getting AF. Hopefully you will get AF soon or be able to induce it.
QOTW: I realized that after I posted my long drama I didn't do the QOTW...
Anyways, I do think that our marriage has changed. In some ways for the good and in some ways, for the bad. However, I think that they might be more individual changes... I am so much more patient than I ever thought I would be and DH is so much more not patient. For DH, I think that he is more stressed now and doesn't always manage it the greatest and he is a HUGE worrier. For the most part we are a great team getting through the tough stuff and loving the great times. Sometimes I do worry about #2, b/c the lack of sleep was really hard on DH and he would pick some really stupid fights during the middle of the night and a few other things like that. I am sure that we will get through them and hopefully it will be easier b/c we will have a reference point.
Yesterday i had my first u/s and we saw a sac and a yolk sac. The NP said that was good, because with my prior beta, she didn't know what we would be able to see. I guess i am nearing 6 weeks. If we see a heartbeat next week i will ask more details!
I am so sorry about all the troubles that everyone is having. I hope there is nothing but good news in the future for you all.
Mrs.OL....good luck tomorrow on the u/s. I am sure you were just early and you are going to see 2 heartbeats tomorrow!
As for my marriage, i think it has definitely brought us closer. We love being parents and we really work as a team now. I don't think much more will change with #2......but who knows??
Well, my dh did our budget again today and while it feels like it will be FOREVER until we can try again, it looks like we can try start back at the RE next March. Dh already works 24/7 trying to get things paid for so I'm thinking about working extra hours or something to get us going a little sooner:)
QOTD: I don't think we are much different, a lot more smiles and laughs which I guess means we are closer:) As far as when #2 comes along we will likely spend even less time alone as a couple. We will really have to try to make time for a date ever now and then.
Good luck to everybody! Good luck OL at your u/s!
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Congrats eyenerd!!!
ABC-123- I'm so sorry you are so down right now:( I have done nothing but gain weight over the past 10 months and since last monday (15th) I have been watching what I eat and I'm down 3 1/2 lbs! Now if I could just start exercising again! Jump back on the wagon with me! It sound like you were doing really well, you can keep it up! I hope your tumor chills and does not cause you any more problems.
So many exciting and promising things for so many of you!
I'm on cd6, waiting for my u/s a full 7 days away. I have a list of a dozen questions to ask my RE and it's all I can do to wait until next Tuesday. After a c/p two cycles ago and a cyst last cycle, I'm so ready for a "normal" cycle from start to finish. It's nice that there are no question marks for the next 7 days....questions, yes, and they're quite immediate, but surprisingly nothing that will affect the next 7 days. It oddly feels like a nice break.
Depending on when I trigger, my next potential due date will likely be on or around the day after Thanksgiving. That would potentially make two turkeys!
QOTD: While we have about 1% of the alone time we used to, I don't think we care for the most part since even 2 1/4 years later, Kira is so much fun! Keeping up with her requires a complete TEAM effort. That in and of itself brings us together; we look at her, look at least other, and smile...sometimes roll our eyes and laugh, but usually smile! It's just SO hard to say how number two will change things, but that will require even more of a division of duties at any given moment. But somehow we'll do it!
Our Thanksgiving Day baby 11/22/07
Pregnant with #2 with LPD, uterine polyp/hysteroscopy, DOR (AMH = 0.17), 2 c/ps
Our early Christmas present 12/9/10
I am on Lupron now! I haven't had any side effects like headaches or hot flashes like I did with Paige. Of course this makes me worried that it isn't getting in my system or something. Sheesh. I am very hopeful and excited about the prospect of being pregnant this time next month! Wow!!
It has affected our marriage. Some good, some bad. DH is an amazing dad, but he is so busy with work and grad school, that sometimes I feel like I am doing this all by myself. Then there are the nights that he wants to go to happy hour with his friends...this has led to plenty of fights. But we always make it through and will continue to do so. We have a great bond.
GL to everyone!! And yay for all our BFPs! Lets keep them coming!
I got a BFP last week, so I am about 5 weeks right now. I feel almost bad posting this. I was already sad about how hard TTC#2 has been for some of the people on this check in. We don't have an U/S for about another month, so I will be trying to maintain my sanity for the time being. If things don't work out, we'll do our FET in May, that was the plan until last week.
QOTW: I think we were just getting back into the groove of things because DC just started STTN in the last week. I'm very nervous how I am going to cope with 2 under 2. I feel like we are roommates more than anything else right now.
I am on CD10 of FET #2. I have a follow-up u/s tomorrow and will likely trigger on Fri with transfer sometime next week-end.
I'm doing OK. I'm trying not to get too emotional this cycle, but I know come transfer I won't be able to keep quite as cool as I am now.
Re QOTW: How has having kid(s) affected your marriage? Positive or negative? Do you think about how it might change again with #2?
It's really solidified our partnership. We both have taken on household responsibilities and balance each other out. It's been neutral. Our marriage was pretty strong before, and I think it's still strong. I'm a little concerned about the extra stress a second child would bring, and worry that it will be a bit too much for us, but I know it's just a matter of adjusting ourselves.
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Kelly, Mom to Christopher Shannon 9.27.06, Catherine Quinn 2.24.09, Trey Barton lost on 12.28.09, Therese Barton lost on 6.10.10, Joseph Sullivan 7.23.11, and our latest, Victoria Maren 11.15.12
Secondary infertility success with IVF, then two losses, one at 14 weeks and one at 10 weeks, then success with IUI and then just pure, crazy luck. Expecting our fifth in May as the result of a FET.
This Cluttered Life
We were going to do an IUI this month but my RE wanted us to try TI first. I started clomid last sat and will add menopur on fri. I still hate clomid!! I'm trying to stay sane but I am having a hard time. These mood swings are killing me!!
QOTD : Our marriage has been better since having Andrew. I always knew DH would be a great father but he is better than I could've imagined. I have a new respect and love for him. I think he would say something similar about me. He is very complimentary of me with Andrew.
Hi ladies! I had my RE consultation for #2 yesterday! We are going to try what worked last time: 100mg clomid, cd16 u/s, and trigger same day if ready. I am excited!