Happy Thursday lovely ladies! Big congrats to PiperS who got her BFP last week!
How's everyone doing this week?
obxjs09, how was your RE appointment?
StaceyM06, how were your appointments with the RE and the Hematologist?
Smurfy38, so glad you O'd. When are you planning on testing? I've got my fingers crossed for you.
MDT082010, how's it going this month without charting? Do you think you O'd?
Xnbride, how did it go with the RE, and did you decide whether or not to have the genetic testing?
QOTW: Describe your perfect day. (I know it's not really a question)
Re: ***Rainbow Girls Check In***
Happy Thurday!!
YAY For PiperS - Sorry I missed the post. Happy & Healthy 9 months!!
Ugh - Not charting was a terrible idea. Before my m/c my cycles were VERY regular. I got O pain, and EWCM on CD 14...I was textbook. Now I have no clue what's going on. I think I'm still days from Oing....I'm tracking CM so thats how I'm judging. We have been FWP all this week and will have to continue this until mid next week the rate I'm going. I am exhausted!! I have learned this cycle that not charting is causing more stress for me. Next month the plan is charting and using teh CBEFM (to make the RE happy.)
I feel like I've wasted this month by not charting. I have read the sometimes after m/c CM isn't great so that means my one method of tracking might be failing me
I hope you ladies are having a good week. Anyone have any fun plans for the weekend?
I don't think there was a post. I just saw her over on PgAL when I was lurking. I am thinking it is a good sign for our little group of buddies that she graduated days after we formed our group.
I know how you feel with the not charting. I didn't chart for a month and just tracked CM, and I was so confused. I definitely think it was more stressful for me. I am considering using the CBEFM, since OPKs do nothing for me. Do you like it? I have my FX that you O soon and with all the FWP you've been doing, that this ends up being your cycle.
We have game (ShadowRun - we are gamer geeks
) on Saturday, and then a friend's birthday party that night. DH is in a band and they have a show coming up, so Sunday is all about band practice for him. Hopefully I will get some chores done while he is there.
How about you? Any fun plans?
BFP#1 - 9/2/10, EDD 5/14/11, Twins Hannah and Liam lost 11/7/10 @ 13w1d.
BFP #2 - 2/9/11, EDD 10/13/11, LO lost 2/13/11 @ 5w4d
BFP #3 - 5/9/11, DS born 1/13/12
~*~My BFP Chart~*~Our Story~*~
~*~Labor Buddies with Sweet Turnip - Welcome Baby Girl 2/23/12 & Aluenna - Welcome Ivy 1/6/12~*~
I feel ya on being regular... I think after going off bcp, my body had been on them so long that it just stayed on that whole 28d cycle. I think I got EWCM too but not really O pains.
I've looked at the monitor and maybe if this isn't my cycle then will think about that too. The OPK's didn't seem to give me a+ at all so ...Did the monitor work pretty good for you before? I'm sorry you are not feeling good about this month..maybe can you start mid-cycle? ... ...
I am doing pretty good this week. Much better than last week. The medical assistant at my RE's office doesn't seem to feel like my thyroid antibody levels are a concern. I am going to talk to her more about it on the 18th. I have my appointment with the dietician tomorrow, and I am excited to see what she is going to do with me.
I O'd on Friday, so we are officially out this cycle, but I am really looking forward to my medicated cycle coming up. I took Clomid for just one cycle and got pregnant with the twins, so I am hoping the same thing happens this time. I have also decided that I am going to do everything I possibly can to help myself along this cycle. I am spending this week enjoying everything I won't be able to enjoy when I am pregnant. As soon as AF starts, I am going to cut down substantially on the caffeine, quit smoking (I took it up again after this last loss), and focus on my diet and exercise. I am going to drink green tea, red raspberry leaf tea, and pom juice. I am also thinking about getting a CBEFM since the OPKs don't work for me.
Confession time: I bought myself an agate bracelet that is supposed to bring you luck and unexpected miracles. I don't know how much stock I put in it, but I have a moonstone necklace that is supposed to help regulate menstrual cycles. I wore it last cycle and this cycle and for both I O'd on the same cycle day so maybe there is something to it. A big part of me is really hoping that when I do get pregnant, it is with twins again. I have always thought I would be a twin mom, and I am hoping our lost twins weren't the ones that I felt that about.
My perfect day would start with DH making me breakfast and a big cup of coffee. Then I would get a mani/pedi and a massage. And I would spend the rest of the day exploring the city with DH.
I hope you are all doing well.
BFP#1 - 9/2/10, EDD 5/14/11, Twins Hannah and Liam lost 11/7/10 @ 13w1d.
BFP #2 - 2/9/11, EDD 10/13/11, LO lost 2/13/11 @ 5w4d
BFP #3 - 5/9/11, DS born 1/13/12
~*~My BFP Chart~*~Our Story~*~
~*~Labor Buddies with Sweet Turnip - Welcome Baby Girl 2/23/12 & Aluenna - Welcome Ivy 1/6/12~*~
Yeah for PiperS!!! congrats buddy! Hope things are going well.
I hope those with appt. they went well and we have some good news.
For me, i'm trying to remain positive that we did it this cycle but then I have times of doubt. Like maybe my O day was off, temps not good, etc. Then I try to figure, if it's meant to be, it will. BUT remaining positive and told my little egg (and tried to picture it) to be fertilized and implant itself nice and good. I want to test just to know but then know it's too early and want to wait for when I can. i'm on 8dpo, so.... maybe Sun or Mon?? not sure.
well one perfect day would be just to wake up, enjoy breakfast and then go hang out somewhere relaxing. Maybe by the beach with lunch people watching or going to a winery near bay area, sitting with friends on a sunny afternoon, just enjoying each other (us and DHs)
tonight i'm going into Sac to watch a high school basketball game (not the funnest but hopefully will be ok). My sister is the Activities Dir. at our old school and they made CCS, so.. she wanted me to meet her there and hang with her. Trying to get DH to go too.
Happy Thursday! Congrats, PiperS! I was wondering if we had any graduates. If you're reading this, please let us know how you are doing!
I had to cancel my appt with the RE because of an insurance snafu. My insurance originally told me that I had excellent infertility coverage, but they forget to tell me that I needed an authorization from my OB's office, which goes to some review panel that decides whether or not to approve my coverage. Out of pocket the consult would have been $222, a u/s $1,000+, and b/w $300-$400. So I'm waiting to hear back from insurance before I reschedule. If I get a BFP this cycle, I am wondering if I should even bother with setting up an appt? I am testing on Sunday even thought I should probably wait until Tuesday.
My hematologist appt was fine. I posted about it above so I won't re-write everything, but basically she's a non-believer in the research that says there is a link between MTHFR and MCs and she told me to keep taking the meds that I'm currently taking. It was nice to have a second opinion to give me more peace of mind.
That's all for now. Sorry so long!
Hello you girls, happy thursday! Congrats to PiperS
The week is going pretty good. My appt went pretty well now waiting on results. My weekend plans consist of working fri, sat, and sun P shifts from 7p-7a....fun I know! Its my month for night shift weekends.
Perfect day would be no worries! Beautiful sunny warm day laying by the ocean with a jack & coke in my hand and my hottie DH with me.
Hope you ladies are having a good week. Hope the weekend is better!!
BFP#1 12/27/2009 MC at 7wks 01/03/2010
TTC since June 2010
BFP#2 2/21/2011 MC at 5wks
RE appt March 8th, 2011 ; early PCOS
hysterscopy 4/5/2011 - ute & tubes look good!
hematologist 4/13/2011- Factor II mutation heterozygous/thrombophillia
ETA: MDT08210 (sorry, I forgot to quote),
Wow, FWPing that long sounds exhausting! FX that your CM is accurate and you can take a breather soon! We have a relaxing weekend planned - probably will go see the Adjustment Bureau. I'm looking forward to next weekend when we'll be in San Francisco and Half Moon Bay. Any fun plans for you?
FX for next cycle and twins! I would do the same thing. Enjoy everything this cycle and do everything right for the next cycle.
BFP#1 12/27/2009 MC at 7wks 01/03/2010
TTC since June 2010
BFP#2 2/21/2011 MC at 5wks
RE appt March 8th, 2011 ; early PCOS
hysterscopy 4/5/2011 - ute & tubes look good!
hematologist 4/13/2011- Factor II mutation heterozygous/thrombophillia
BFP#1 12/27/2009 MC at 7wks 01/03/2010
TTC since June 2010
BFP#2 2/21/2011 MC at 5wks
RE appt March 8th, 2011 ; early PCOS
hysterscopy 4/5/2011 - ute & tubes look good!
hematologist 4/13/2011- Factor II mutation heterozygous/thrombophillia
I'm also hoping all is ok with the thyroid levels and will be waiting with you for the 18th to come. Let us know how the dietician apt. goes - sounds like you are ready to go!
I'm bummed you are out, but it sounds like this next cycle could do the trick with the Clomid. FX FX that is what does it girl. It sounds like it worked quite well last time so I'm hoping twins are on your pathway - sounds like you are ready for them. also you are so positive and such great energy for this next cycle - that is awesome. Let me know what you think if you decide on the monitor. I didn't have much luck with the OPK's this time around.
I haven't heard of the teas before, but have heard pom juice is good? I have some cran/pom juice I have been drinking one glass a day. Maybe the bracelet and necklace are what we need
I'm glad you're doing better! Good news about your thyroid levels too. When we were TTAing I totally did many things I shouldn't do when PG and it felt great. I hope you have the same experience. I've never heard of those jewelry. I say go for it even if they don't work per say - at the very least maybe they'll remind you to stay positive!
Glad you are trying to remain positive! I am 9dpo today. I'm totally with you on resisting to test. I lingered in the bathroom a little longer today while I thought about it. I know that's absurd! FX for both of us!
I'm glad your RE appt went well! I hope March goes by fast for you and the April appt is here before you know it.
BFP#1 12/27/2009 MC at 7wks 01/03/2010
TTC since June 2010
BFP#2 2/21/2011 MC at 5wks
RE appt March 8th, 2011 ; early PCOS
hysterscopy 4/5/2011 - ute & tubes look good!
hematologist 4/13/2011- Factor II mutation heterozygous/thrombophillia
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9 angels in heaven-3 in my arms and 1 in the NICU
Mono/di twin girls: Josephine born to heaven and Evangeline born Earthside at 25w
Congrats Piper-I hope WE ALL get to join you soon
MDT082010-I understand about not charting. I chose not to chart because it just creates more stress, but then sometimes stress is caused by not charting. Ugh, why can?t things be simpler. That is interesting about the lack of CM after a miscarriage. I have always noticed the opposite. Before most recently, the only time I ever got EWCM was after a miscarriage.
Eris-Alexis-What kind of ?gamer? are you? My husband is really into gaming so I am familiar with most of it. I am really hopeful for you next cycle. I hope you get twins too; that would be pretty incredible.
Smurfy- FX that you get your BFP in a few days. Let us know. I will be looking for your post on PGAL or just page us!
Stacey-GL with getting all the insurance stuff figured out. That is such akiller. I have been doing similar things (calling back and forth between the hospital and my insurance company). I wish there was a more seemless system. I don?t understand why they can?t tell me how much it is going to cost upfront. Every service in the world (other then healthcare) tells you what the price is going to be BEFORE you commit to services. Ugh, it makes me frustrated. Ok I will get off my soapbox now ;-P
Let us know what your new appt time is!
9 angels in heaven-3 in my arms and 1 in the NICU
Mono/di twin girls: Josephine born to heaven and Evangeline born Earthside at 25w
Sorry about the funky post above.
I am looking forward to our appt tomorrow with the Genetic counselor. I am hoping that we can get closer to having some answers.
A perfect day would be spending time with all my guys at Disneyland on a warm spring day. We would be the only ones in the park (well and our extended family). I also frequently think of spending time in a cabin with my hubby. That is one of my fondest memories and I would love to recreate it.
9 angels in heaven-3 in my arms and 1 in the NICU
Mono/di twin girls: Josephine born to heaven and Evangeline born Earthside at 25w
Sorry Girls I forgot to put in the post that I had acupunture tonight so I wasn't going to be online until later in the evening.
I actually haven't used the CBEFM yet. I bought it the cycle before my BFP so I didn't get a chance to use it. I am starting it next cycle so I will be sure to let you know how it is. The one major con I find already is the cost. The monitor was $150.00 on Amazon and you have to buy the test strips. I looked at CVS tonight at the strips were $50.00 for 30.....I'm hoping I can find a cheaper place online.
Great news about your thyroid levels!
Hopefully your upcoming medicated cycle will be as successful as your last. Fingers crossed that you get your twins.
I think your bracelet is a cool idea. I'm for trying anything I'll have to look into that.
Hope the basketball game was good.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you this weekend. I've been trying to visualize to this cycle....lets up it works for us.
I'm glad to hear you are going to the genetic counselor - I hope they are able to give you some answers. Keep us posted.
In response to your previous post about the EWCM. About what you said about having an abundance. I was expecting that because that seems to be the norm (at least from what I've read on this board.) Its possible that I haven't O'd yet. Tonight at acupuncture getting my body to O was the focus. I'm hoping it works and that I see some EWCM. I would be delighted to see if (its funny the things that make me happy now - haha!)
Just realized I forgot to answer the question in my first post
My perfect day would be on a tropical island on the beach laying in the sun with a fruity adult beverage. Then a massage.
Game was pretty good, my sister's school (that she works for) lost but they played well. wanted to comment on those I didn't get to while out.
Stacey - sorry about the RE appt.
but let's hope that you get the BFP this cycle! FX for our POAS and hoping I don't get the itchy fingers to test early -- we gotta stay focused...
obxjs09 - I am hoping these results will go well and please let us know - we'll be waiting with you.
and we'll keep you company til you get them. (and after too)
xnbride - GL at appt. tomorrow (or today if you are reading Fri). and let us know how it goes.
MDT082010 - FX for the big O and that acupuncture worked! that would be great! and we'll wait for the update on the monitor.
Hope you all had a great night and see you tomorrow.