~~~Forever Fireworks Check-In~~~

Elle jM · May 2012

Good Morning Ladies! I know this is post is really early! I usually work from home on Wednesdays, but have to go into the office today. I more than likely won't be able to respond till later tonight. Hope you all have a great day!

This is a weekly check-in open to any and all ladies who have had a loss with an EDD in the month of July (any year). To all the new ladies, welcome to the group. I am so sorry for your loss, but glad you can find support here. Tell us about yourself and join the conversation

TTA: Jelero, KacyChicago (EDD 7/23/12), MAtoNC (EDD 7/15/12) Deethebee

TTC: ConnieRob (EDD 7/16/12), ElleJM (EDD 7/24/12), Hollyg13 (EDD 7/20/12), Jellybean902 (EDD 7/2/12), Lavril (EDD 7/12/11), Mlal78 (EDD 7/26/12), Mrscarbo (EDD 7/20/12), Stoddardkerekanich (EDD 7/10/12), KDS1987 (EDD 7/22/12)

Grads: 8daysaweek (EDD 7/17/12), Baroogirl, Lex382, NeverKnew, Styme46 (EDD 7/5/11), Bsn1752, Cubskers (07/28/12), edinger (EDD 7/14/12)

How is everyone doing this week? Any tests, appointments, or updates? (((Big hugs))) to those who need them and FX for the ladies that are testing this week!

GTKY: What is your favorite way to rid yourself of stress? (I apologive in advance if I repeat questions!)

edinger3 · May 2012

Hello Everyone! I hope you are all doing well. Not much going on here. Waiting for my 1st OB appt (June 8th). Other than that, just going with the flow.

GTKY: I love to cook (healthy of course!) as a way to get rid of stress. I love the creativity that can happen with food.

pinktrojanbride120107 · May 2012

Hello Firework ladies!

I don't remember if I checked in last week (I hope so!) I'm not on CD80-something (I lost count, how sad). I've been trying to get the OB's office to let me know if they'll see me or not. No answer yet.

GTKY: I just keep pushing on. I equate stress with a *lot* of difficult work. I deal with it by pushing through it, I guess. I kind of like the feeling of stress because I feel that much more accomplished once it's done. With TTCAL, however, it's a whole different story. This is another realm of stress I haven't figured out how to deal with.

holly_g13 · May 2012

pinktrojanbride120107:

Hello Firework ladies!

I don't remember if I checked in last week (I hope so!) I'm not on CD80-something (I lost count, how sad). I've been trying to get the OB's office to let me know if they'll see me or not. No answer yet.

GTKY: I just keep pushing on. I equate stress with a *lot* of difficult work. I deal with it by pushing through it, I guess. I kind of like the feeling of stress because I feel that much more accomplished once it's done. With TTCAL, however, it's a whole different story. This is another realm of stress I haven't figured out how to deal with.

HOLY ***!! 80+ day cycle... I'd be going bonkers

I'm on CD31 and already losing it. I thought my cycles were getting regular after my m/c, but guess not. First actual cycle of ttcal was 27, then 28, and 29, now who knows.. it just keeps getting longer. I tested Friday on CD26 and it was a Neg. I may or may not test today. I guess we'll see.

I pretty much ditto the GTKY also. I sorta like stress b/c I feel more accomplished afterwards. But with TTC, I still havent figured out how to deal with that other then hold it in as long as I can and then just break down.

ConnieRob · May 2012

Hey Ladies!

I'm currently in the 2WW but since DH and I only had sex once I'm pretty sure I'm out this cycle. I was totally ready to jump him last Wednesday after I got a near positive OPK but DH was not feeling up to it. We wound up not getting to BD until Sunday night.

***********DS Mentioned**********

I've had a bit of a rough week emotionally with my due date approaching and all the changes lately plus I keep thinking about where I was a year ago and I get all teary. I had my IUD removed May 1st of last year and we started actively TTC in July. I keep thinking back to how I just assumed I'd have a baby by now. We got PG with DS our 1st month TTC so it never occured to me that it would take 5 months to get PG with Sloane and that I'd lose her. I remember when I first came to TTCAL and someone who also had had a succesful PG then a loss and was having problems getting PG again said something like "I keep praying for a miracle but What if DS (succesful PG) was my miracle?". I just can't get that out of my head. I'm doing my best to be greatful for DS and to keep positive about a future PG but it's been a struggle. My parents are coming for a visit next week so that should keep me busy and DH and I have been talking about a little vacation around my EDD, just something to get out of town for a bit.

Anyways sorry this has gotten so long and I hate to be such a downer, I just needed to get all that off my chest. I promise to be more cheerful next week :-)

GTKY - Booze? Lots of booze? like gallons?

Seriously though I'd have to say either cleaning or baking bread. There's just something about a spotless house or beating the crap out of some bread dough (some call it kneading) that makes me feel better.

I hope you all have a wonderful week :-)

ConnieRob · May 2012

pinktrojanbride120107:

Hello Firework ladies!

I don't remember if I checked in last week (I hope so!) I'm not on CD80-something (I lost count, how sad). I've been trying to get the OB's office to let me know if they'll see me or not. No answer yet.

GTKY: I just keep pushing on. I equate stress with a *lot* of difficult work. I deal with it by pushing through it, I guess. I kind of like the feeling of stress because I feel that much more accomplished once it's done. With TTCAL, however, it's a whole different story. This is another realm of stress I haven't figured out how to deal with.

Holy Crapperdoodles CD 80???? I'd be freaking out. I hope AF shows up soon!

Elle jM · May 2012

mlal78:

Good morning everyone! I am on cd13, so still another week until O time for me. As I posted yesterday I am completely apathetic about this cycle. I have not bought any opks, hpts, and the only reason I go on FF is to input my temps(at least I am still doing that).

I hope I get out of this funk soon, but I think I am going to forgo the pee sticks and obsessiveness this cycle and just keep up the temping, and try the relaxed approach. I have one opks left so I will pee on it cd 18 or cd19 and start bding eod as of tonight.

GTKY: It depends on the season. Right now it is gardening, for some reason digging in the dirt and getting my hands dirty calms me. I also will go for a long walk to destress.

A weird one, but good for winters around here, I like to paint.....not pictures but rooms in the house!

A relaxed approach sounds like a great idea! I'm sort of trying that this cycle too, but I do have OPK's. Sometimes we have to give ourselves our break. I don't actually change the paint color in my house, but I'm constantly talking about it. I'll go to home depot, grab a bunch of samples, and talk about all the changes I want to make.

Elle jM · May 2012

edinger3:

Hello Everyone! I hope you are all doing well. Not much going on here. Waiting for my 1st OB appt (June 8th). Other than that, just going with the flow.

GTKY: I love to cook (healthy of course!) as a way to get rid of stress. I love the creativity that can happen with food.

Are you getting an ultra sound on th 8th? I hope the time flies by! I love cooking too. I admit that when using as a way to get some of stress, it usually isn't healthy! I'm still sending lots of sticky baby dust your way!

Elle jM · May 2012

pinktrojanbride120107:

Hello Firework ladies!

I don't remember if I checked in last week (I hope so!) I'm not on CD80-something (I lost count, how sad). I've been trying to get the OB's office to let me know if they'll see me or not. No answer yet.

GTKY: I just keep pushing on. I equate stress with a *lot* of difficult work. I deal with it by pushing through it, I guess. I kind of like the feeling of stress because I feel that much more accomplished once it's done. With TTCAL, however, it's a whole different story. This is another realm of stress I haven't figured out how to deal with.

80+? Oh my! I hope your doctor gets back to you soon! Maybe we should arrange a camp out at their office?! I agree that TTCAL lost is another beast entirely. I'm not sure I've figured out how to cope with it.

Elle jM · May 2012

holly_g13:
pinktrojanbride120107:

Hello Firework ladies!

I don't remember if I checked in last week (I hope so!) I'm not on CD80-something (I lost count, how sad). I've been trying to get the OB's office to let me know if they'll see me or not. No answer yet.

GTKY: I just keep pushing on. I equate stress with a *lot* of difficult work. I deal with it by pushing through it, I guess. I kind of like the feeling of stress because I feel that much more accomplished once it's done. With TTCAL, however, it's a whole different story. This is another realm of stress I haven't figured out how to deal with.

I'm on CD31 and already losing it. I thought my cycles were getting regular after

HOLY ***!! 80+ day cycle... I'd be going bonkers

my m/c, but guess not. First actual cycle of ttcal was 27, then 28, and 29, now who knows.. it just keeps getting longer. I tested Friday on CD26 and it was a Neg. I may or may not test today. I guess we'll see.

I pretty much ditto the GTKY also. I sorta like stress b/c I feel more accomplished afterwards. But with TTC, I still havent figured out how to deal with that other then hold it in as long as I can and then just break down.

I hate trying to figure out my cycles now too! They seem to be getting longer, but my LP is shrinking. Figure that out! After the physical and emotional pain a MC brings, do you really have to mess with our cycles for months?

Elle jM · May 2012

ConnieRob:

Hey Ladies!

I'm currently in the 2WW but since DH and I only had sex once I'm pretty sure I'm out this cycle. I was totally ready to jump him last Wednesday after I got a near positive OPK but DH was not feeling up to it. We wound up not getting to BD until Sunday night.

***********DS Mentioned**********

I've had a bit of a rough week emotionally with my due date approaching and all the changes lately plus I keep thinking about where I was a year ago and I get all teary. I had my IUD removed May 1st of last year and we started actively TTC in July. I keep thinking back to how I just assumed I'd have a baby by now. We got PG with DS our 1st month TTC so it never occured to me that it would take 5 months to get PG with Sloane and that I'd lose her. I remember when I first came to TTCAL and someone who also had had a succesful PG then a loss and was having problems getting PG again said something like "I keep praying for a miracle but What if DS (succesful PG) was my miracle?". I just can't get that out of my head. I'm doing my best to be greatful for DS and to keep positive about a future PG but it's been a struggle. My parents are coming for a visit next week so that should keep me busy and DH and I have been talking about a little vacation around my EDD, just something to get out of town for a bit.

Anyways sorry this has gotten so long and I hate to be such a downer, I just needed to get all that off my chest. I promise to be more cheerful next week :-)

GTKY - Booze? Lots of booze? like gallons?

Seriously though I'd have to say either cleaning or baking bread. There's just something about a spotless house or beating the crap out of some bread dough (some call it kneading) that makes me feel better.

I hope you all have a wonderful week :-)

DH totally shot me down last night. I wanted to wave my ALMOST positive OPK in his face, and scream. Then I thought that might be the TTC crazy he's casually referred to. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time. I don't think how close July is has really registered with me yet. I can't imagine going through this, and having a child to care for. There are days when I just want to stay curled up on the couch and cry. I'm sure it's not easy keeping yourself together for him.

I think a little getaway is a fantastic idea! I hope your parents visit gives you a distraction, and you enjoy your time with family.

Elle jM · May 2012

I guess I should give my own update! I'm on CD15, and got a postive OPK after work. I'm trying to give DH a little break from the crazy this month, but I don't know how to control myself lately.

GTKY: Well it used to get to the gym, but since my loss it seems to be to drown myself in booze. My pants being entirely too tight is proof. I also like to cook, and reorganize the house.

edinger3 · May 2012

Elle jM:
edinger3:

Hello Everyone! I hope you are all doing well. Not much going on here. Waiting for my 1st OB appt (June 8th). Other than that, just going with the flow.

GTKY: I love to cook (healthy of course!) as a way to get rid of stress. I love the creativity that can happen with food.

Are you getting an ultra sound on th 8th? I hope the time flies by! I love cooking too. I admit that when using as a way to get some of stress, it usually isn't healthy! I'm still sending lots of sticky baby dust your way!

Thanks for the sticky baby dust! Sending BFP dust to everyone! June 8th is my initial appt with the NP. The u/s is on June 12th, & my 1st appt. with the OB is June 18th.

KDS1987 · May 2012

I am on CD15 of my first clomid cycle. I am supposed to be on my fertile window starting tomorrow. My hopes for this cycle are not high. Even with the clomid I don't think I will ovulate because we are moving in three weeks. It is just down the street (we finally get base housing, yay!), but it is still a big pain in the butt and I am guessing the stress from that will prevent it. Only time will tell though. I would like nothing more than to join all our wonderful grads!

GTKY: I like to watch funny movies and have a drink! In fact, I think I will do that now!

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