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TTC After a Loss
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~?*??*?~ladies in waiting check in~?*??*?~
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~*This post is for Monday April 2nd. Please feel free to begin checking in now!*~
This is a group designed for all the ladies in the various stages of waiting after a loss: waiting to miscarry, waiting for AF to arrive, waiting to TTC again, and waiting for a BFP. Since this process is such a true test in patience, it is nice to have the support and friendship of other women going through similar experiences and emotions.
Check in every Monday and Thursday.
New members: Post an introduction and your current TTC status and I will add you to the list! Welcome :-)
Current members: Post your updates, link to your chart, upcoming appointments, prayer requests, and if you get a BFP, please feel free to post here (along with your EDD).
There will be a question, a place for prayer request, and an inspirational verse. We look forward to getting to know you!
~buckeyebaby814 & csuperstar02~
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To keep track of all your favorite Ladies In Waiting visit the Official Group LIW Blog!
If you?ve not given us your ticker (in the exact code format as shown below), please do so if you want to be included on the graphical ticker page! Check it out now on the blog!
**If you have already shared your ticker code, ignore the following!
If you have a ticker AND want to share it on the LIW blog, please share the code in your reply!
***if it's in your siggy, you can go in and copy/paste from there!***
Go to >Sharing >Graphical ticker >Customize your Charting Ticker,
(Just hit next through the 4 screens if you don't want to make any changes.)
and copy and paste the HTML link here. PUT A * RIGHT AFTER THE A and you should be able to post fine.
<a* href="https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/349060">
<img border="0" src="https://www.fertilityfriend.com/ticker/349060/ttc.png"></a>
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(My faith has played an integral part of this journey. I truly believe in the power of prayer and keeping God at the forefront of this process, so if you have any questions or want to talk please don't hesitate).
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Welcome to expatmama. I am sorry for your loss and I hope you find comfort and support here.
8daysaweek- Sooooo I?m a pGal lurker and saw your announcement- congrats on your BFP!
GatorBaby2012- Any reason why it takes so long on the karyotyping? Also, was that done via b/w or a mouth swab test, or both? I only ask because we?re doing a mouth swab test (in addition to the b/w) called COUNSYL. We?re not cycling with the RE again until we get these results!
Mom2anAngel2- Sorry you felt your safe place has been compromised. I worry about this too sometimes.
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Question of the day: With the warmer weather approaching what will you do to prep your winter feet? Get a pedi or self paint? What colors?
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Inspirational Quote: ?Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up every time we do.? Confucius
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Inspirational Verse: John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
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Re: ~?*??*?~ladies in waiting check in~?*??*?~
Update: I'm in the 2ww... I think I O'd on my own on CD 15 (about a week early for me when unmedicated) and we had awesome timing. Since our loss was so early we didn't have any restrictions and my early O absolutely caught us by surprise.
QOTD: I give myself pedicures because I hate going to get them done. I have a ped-egg type thing, exfoliators and lots of French manicure type colors. I'm able to do this very well on my toes, but not on my fingers! I will be fixing up my toenails this week!
Update: I have made my appointment at my new doctors office. I go to see a midwife on the 19th for my annual exam and then I get to talk to my new doctor about a treatment plan. I am currently CD14, tomorrow CD15. So if my body is working like it should I may have O'd today or tomorrow. So now I am just waiting to see my doctor lol.
QOTD: I always take care of my feet so I have no foot Spring cleaning lol but I did just paint my toes a peacock blue with silver crackle on top.
I promise my feet aren't nasty, just neglected over the winter
I've been wanting to get some of that crackle nail polish... maybe tomorrow!
*PGAL/PAL Welcome*
My Ovulation Chart
Hi ladies!
Update: *Still* waiting to O. Work and TTC this cycle has been so, so, so, stressful, and I think I scared O away. I'm hoping it will show soon -- please send O dust your way!
BEB, I am impressed that you can give yourself a french manicure on your tootsies -- I can't ever seem to get a nice smooth coat on myself, so I am definitely planning to get a mani/pedi this week in celebration of spring break and the upcoming sandal season!
BFP#1 - 11/13/11, Natural MC - 12/24/11 at 12 weeks
BFP#2 - 10/2/12, Please be our rainbow.
Back in the 2ww. I believe I am 4DPO. This is my first cycle with acupuncture and progesterone. Let's hope one or both of them does the job. I'm hoping the 2ww goes quickly. I have a ton of work to do this week and this Saturday we're planning on going to NYC for the day just to eat some Ethiopian food. Yum!
QOTD: No self-pedis here. My feet take a beating from running so I need professionals to do the dirty work. I tend to like dark colors because they seem to last longer or at least look decent longer.
BFP #2 - Sylvie V. Q. born and died on 10.28.11 at 21w.
BFP #3 - Evie V. Q. Fetal demise @ 16w. DC 7.8.12
BFP #4 - Beatrix V. Q. Born 6.2.13 at 23w6d.
My blog My chart
It is nice when someone else does it for you, I just get self conscious cause I'm not crazy about feet!
**O dust** This is exactly why waiting to O is just as stressful for me!
Update: My doctor called Tuesday and let me know that it appears that our loss was due to a maternal factor, which is good given the circumstances. The course will be to TTA this cycle and try next cycle. Lovenox shots daily once we (FX) conceive. Waiting to O now so I can get this cycle out of the way.
QOTD: I get pedis every 4-6 weeks in the winter and at least once a month in the summer. I wear a lot of open toed shoes and love to go barefoot, so it's necessary! I've been leaning toward greens, purples, blues and grays lately. My hues are lliking more like Easter eggs the last couple times. I'm sure they'll keep getting brighter and brighter as the weather gets warmer!
Hi ladies. Not much to report here. I think maybe I finally O'ed yesterday. Still not holding my breath but really hoping so b/c it would be CD22 vs. CD24 last month, so an improvement. Very annoyed though at all the random cramping, nausea, etc. I'm having. If I do O earlier, I'm hoping that is my body finally straightening out some.
FX for you BEB! That is awesome to O early on your own!
QOTW: I actually got a pedi last weekend. It was a treat for myself after my big work event and only the 2nd one I've had since I burned my foot a few years ago (horrible fondue accident...hot peanut oil and we were totally sober). So def. a really nice treat to get a pedi.
BFP #2, 12/12/11, m/c 12/25/11
BFP #3, 3/09/12, CP 3/10/12
BFP #4, 7/22/12, DD#2 born 4/2013
Intro: I'm relatively new to the board. I have been married for just under a year. I got sick the week of our wedding and diagnosed with Menieres disease... so couldn't TTC until late September/October. In January got my first BFP and had a missed m/c with D &C.
Update: I had my D&C almost 6 weeks ago and no sign of AF. I have had cramping on and off but nothing yet and its driving me crazy. DH wants to try right away and we were given the green light but I am more aprehensive by the day..
QOTD: I am all about the pedi. I had my first almost a month ago.. Going again tomorrow and plan on getting some purple color or something like it...
Hello ladies! BIG HUGS to all of you.
Update: I'm on CD6. AF just moved out and now I'm hanging out and waiting to O. I feel like I'm in a very weird place now. Sometimes I feel like I have no where to turn to. Everyone here is just awesome but I don't yet feel like I belong. I know it just takes time and posting and becoming part of the community but I'm not there yet.
QOTD: I get a pedi every now and then. Most of the time I do it myself. I'll wear all kinds of colors.
Update: I am in the 2ww but not very hopeful this cycle. We were only able to BD on day CD10 & CD15 because I was out of town. FF says I O'd on CD14. Bummer. The rose bush we planted for our LO after our loss has its first full bloom, so that is our excitement right now! Picture below. Oh and I have been inspired to start blogging.
With the warmer weather approaching what will you do to prep your winter feet? Get a pedi or self paint? What colors? I have not had a pedi in a long time, but am going to the spa for my birthday on Thursday and decided to treat myself. I would make a mess if I tried to self-paint. I don't know what color I will get...a pretty pink maybe?
BFP #2 - 7/1/12 - Met my lucky charm Alexandra on 3-16-13!!!
Beautiful! So sweet!
I posted yesterday about my body gearing up and failing to O. I am blaming it on work-related stress but who knows. I have 4 days left before the break and am going to chillax. I had a fluke temp of 97.29 this AM and thought for a second that I was finally gearing up again. I temped again and it was back to the flatline of 97.51. Pfft.
I do my feet myself. I have a foot soak tub and use Body Shop pedicure products. They are great! I paint my nails with OPI polish. Usually a soft pink or a fiery hot pink.
BFP#2 ~ 8/2/11, EDD 4/11/12, D&C 9/12/11 at 9w5d
BFP#3 ~ 4/15/12, EDD 12/21/12 ~ DD born 12/22/12
I'm glad you got your results back! That would be nice to get a pedi every 4-6 weeks! I'm thinking maybe it's time for me to ditch the French tip and try something more fun!
Waiting to O is the worst! Glad you finally did
Thank you for the well wishes!
Your foot accident sounds like it was painful!
GatorBaby2012- Any reason why it takes so long on the karyotyping? Also, was that done via b/w or a mouth swab test, or both? I only ask because we?re doing a mouth swab test (in addition to the b/w) called COUNSYL. We?re not cycling with the RE again until we get these results!
From what I understand, it's a more complicated blood test to analyze the actual chromosomes. I'm also limited on which lab I can use and be covered under insurance. Mine was done via b/w, several tubes for me, one tube for DH. I hope to get those results in the next week.
Update: still TTA-ish. And by "ish", I mean that we DTD once after I got all hot and bothered reading Fifty Shades of Grey. PSA - don't read that book if you're TTA. Physically I don't need to TTA, but logically/emotionally we are just until we get the last of our results in. I'm a little embarrassed by it.
Question of the day: With the warmer weather approaching what will you do to prep your winter feet? Get a pedi or self paint? What colors?
I treated myself to a much needed and much deserved pedi last week before. I got a mauve color since I was going to a wedding. Otherwise, I like fun colors. My fav is a robin-egg/Tiffany's blue color.
My BIL has Menieres Disease, I've seen first hand how difficult it can be! How were you able to get it under control? I know my BIL takes supplements but I'm not sure about an Rx. I'm glad you're healthy now!
If you don't get AF in two weeks, I would call your doctor. I would actually even call next week to schedule an appointment for the following week that way you're at or near CD 60 with no AF. Your doctor should give you a Rx for Provera at that point! GL to you
Sorry you're feeling like you don't have a 'place' yet. I remember that feeling. I think it took me about 6 months of sporadic/regular posting to feel more 'regular'. Do you do any other check-ins? Does your EDD month have one? That's how I got to know many people! FWIW, I like you and I'm glad you're here
Sorry your timing wasn't the best. I absolutely have had cycles like that. Beautiful flower, what a wonderful tribute to your LO, thank you for sharing!
I'm currently in the 2WW but it's not looking good. I'm not even bothering to test this cycle because my chart is so craptastic. I wish AF would wait a few more days since I've had LP issues before, especially right after my first loss. But it's looking like it will most likely come tomorrow. Oh well, at least I have my appointment with MFM in 2 weeks to go over results from my bloodwork.
QOTD: I practically live at the foot doctor so I hate my feet. If anything, I'll paint my toenails, but I never go for a pedicture.
BFP #1 ~ EDD 5.20.2012 ~ MC 10.1.2011
BFP #2 ~ EDD 11.15.2012 ~ CP 3.7.2012
BFP #3 ~ DS born 12.03.2012
FF Chart
Glad the m/c bleeding has stopped! I waited after all of my losses except this last one (it was a week earlier and hCG never rose over 16.9). If you're concerned, I recommend maybe waiting. I know there's been ladies who have tried again right away (cleared by doctor's or not) and then had another loss right away. It's really a personal choice.
How cool you live in Europe!!! I love giving myself pedicures, but sometimes it's truly a hassle.
Sorry you're still trying to figure out O. That is the primary reason I hate waiting to O so much more than the 2ww!
Lucky on the soak tub! I would LOVE one. My 'soak tub' is plugging the shower drain while I'm in the shower and doing my pedi afterwards
Ha!
I hope your appointment goes well next week! LOL @ hot bath and hot sex... I think we ALL can appreciate that!
Good Morning Ladies!
Update: I am still in the 2ww. I had an aweful weekend, and spent most of the time crying. I am not really sure why, but I think my stress level, being in the 2ww coupled by my impending EDD, has just been out of control. I told DH last night that I just need a break. He was kind of cute, bc he had a paniced look on his face and asked me if I wanted to TTA for a month or two. I told him that I did not want to TTA, but really just feel like I need to get away from all of the pressures from family and friends (he was so relieved...LOL). We are thinking about planning a vacation or even just a weekend get away.
QOTD: I usually do my own toes, but I am considering going for a pedi (just to treat myself). I was supposed to get a massage las weekend, but I got sick and had to cancel. I think I could use some pampering.
TTC since 11/2009; Lap/HSG/Hysteroscopy: 5/2011 (endometriosis - removed; endocervical polyp - removed; high pressure in bilateral tubes - cleared)
BFP #1: 8/4/11; DS1 born sleeping on 11/16/11 at 19w1d
BFP # 2: 5/7/12, EDD 1/10/13, DS2 born 1/4/13
BFP # 3: 11/8/13, EDD 7/17/14, mmc 10wks
BFP # 4: 5/16/14, EDD 1/15/15, praying for our 2nd rainbow baby
I can't bold on this dumb iPad, but it makes me sad for you today you feel like you don't quite yet belong. I think BEBs advice to keep posting and it will come in time is good advice. Feel free to PM me at any time. HUGS.
Update: I'm sitting on the beach decided to lurk for the first time in a couple of days. I saw LIW, and as this is my "group" that I belong to, I had to post. Nothing new here....again....on day 4 of Provera trying to lure AF out of hiding. Enjoying this much needed vacation with my family and DH!
QOTD: I sometimes will go to have a pedi done with my BFF, but hate spending the money. Otherwise, I'll do it myself....I like to think I do a pretty good job! Usually OPI or Essie polish in a red or brighter pink/coral.
Hope everyone has a wonderful week!! FX for everyone in the 2ww, waiting to O, or waiting for AF!!
I have been inspired to start blogging too!! My DH and I were just talking about this last night! I am not all that technologically advanced, so he is going to help me get started....but if anyone has any suggestions, I would welcome them!!
Shades of Grey.....yay!!!! How are you liking it?? When I first started it had the same effect on me....DTD quite often!!
Im sorry that happened. I can understand your feeling of being fragile...I'm right there with you. Take care of yourself and please let me know if I can give any support to you.
I understand how you feel too. Sometimes I feel like I fit in and other times I don't. I have just chalked it up to being in a group of many women and try to not take too much to heart. There's a lot of hormones and emotions here (not meaning this in a negative way, just in an empathetic way, please I hope no one takes offense to that statement). You do belong here, though, and I hope you can find comfort here. I am here if you ever want to PM as well. ((hugs))
Loving it! I secretly want to go home sick so I can keep reading. LOL. I'm about 70% through the first book. It's a lot steamier than I expected, but that's a good thing! Just when it starts to do down a path where I anticipate something offensive, it diverts to something funny or romantic, which keeps me interested.
I love that you secretly want to go home sick to read - I am the same way! So much so, that I bring m iPad to work and read on my lunch sometimes - it feels so wrong to read that at work, but oh we'll! Glad you're loving it! The 2nd gets so much better...can't wait for your get there!
The tub is basically a dish washing tub. I got it as a package with Body Shop pedicure products. You can just buy an ordinary dish washing tub and use it primarily for foot soaking.
BFP#2 ~ 8/2/11, EDD 4/11/12, D&C 9/12/11 at 9w5d
BFP#3 ~ 4/15/12, EDD 12/21/12 ~ DD born 12/22/12
I just went to Blogspot.com and it was fairly easy to set up. I actually set up three - one for this journey TTC, one as a teacher and one as a traveler. I like it, but am having trouble figuring out what to write about and how often. GL with your blog!
BFP #2 - 7/1/12 - Met my lucky charm Alexandra on 3-16-13!!!
I have posted a lot over the last 1.5 months, but I also feel like I don't always fit. I feel okay on the LIW and September Check Ins....but don't feel like I "know" that many girls.
BFP #2 - 7/1/12 - Met my lucky charm Alexandra on 3-16-13!!!