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TTC After a Loss
jenn0021
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~~~TTA Check-in~~~
jenn0021
member
Good morning ladies! I hope that you've all had a good week and are ready for the weekend! Any fun plans?
This check-in is for anyone who is TTA, no matter for how long. We have a variety of wait times so please feel free to join. I will be posting this check-in on Friday mornings.
If you are new to the check in, please post a small intro and tell us why you are TTA and for how long.
What is something positive from this past week?
What is the hardest part of your cycle while TTA? Seeing AF, knowing you're ovulating, 2ww (or lack there of), etc.
Does your family interfere and ask questions about your TTC/TTA status?
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)?
QOTD: How old were you when you got married? If you're not married, how old do you think you'll be?
Below is the TTA list. Please let me know if you would like to be added or if your information is incorrect.
| Name | TTA Until |
| pkaren | August |
| stlucia_wife | |
| funny bunny | August |
| JennOH85 | September |
| weaslewam | August |
| jenn0021 | Indefinitely |
| ashleen223 | September |
| BootsOrHearts | September |
| MeganS313 | September |
| xxswebbxx | |
| StephNordenmalm | |
| mdharrison | January 2013 |
| minicheezburg | October |
| JordanL1221 | |
| Gknauff79 | July/August |
| mgh2008 | |
| MrsErinH | August |
| annarussell05 | September |
| kread8 | August |
| Jill9288 | September |
| Aloyssa2003 | October |
| buckeyebaby814 | October |
| Meeblebee | September |
| chrisleath | Indefinitely |
Started TTC June 2010
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
BFP #2 01/14/11. EDD 09/25/11. Missed m/c 02/18/11. D&C 02/24/11. }Dustin{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
BFP #3 08/18/13. EDD 04/30/14. Missed m/c 09/25/13. D&C 09/26/13. }Daylin{
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
This discussion has been closed.
Re: ~~~TTA Check-in~~~
I'm doing alright. AF showed yesterday so that always makes me feel worse than normal. I don't really have any plans for the weekend though so that's nice.
What is something positive from this past week? I went to my first appointment with a new counsellor and it went really well. I like her and I think she will be helpful.
What is the hardest part of your cycle while TTA? Seeing AF, knowing you're ovulating, 2ww (or lack there of), etc. Knowing I'm fertile. I hate that we have to use condoms and it's just another reminder that we can't try. Knowing that if we weren't TTA we'd have a chance at conceiving... it's just hard.
Does your family interfere and ask questions about your TTC/TTA status? Not really. Occasionally my mom will bring it up casually and I'll just mention that we're still TTA until I'm feeling better.
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)? My dog chewing up my fun package from my sister. I was so mad at her. At least it wasn't all ruined but still. Also, I'm frustrated with an idiot friend who left her husband and is being so selfish and horrible. The whole situation just makes my blood boil.
QOTD: How old were you when you got married? If you're not married, how old do you think you'll be?
I was just a young thing, I was 19.
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
My Blog: The Canadian Housewife PGAL/PAL Welcome My Chart
What is something positive from this past week?
I O'ed (hopefully). Which, FX, means that I should see AF first week of Aug sometime. then we can start TTC FINALLY.
What is the hardest part of your cycle while TTA? Seeing AF, knowing you're ovulating, 2ww (or lack there of), etc.
This month was the lack of sex...lol. Between surgery and avoiding sex during fertile window, we haven't had much action in the bedroom! In general, I'm starting to find it hard seeing all these newbies graduating when I'm not even past my first hurdle yet.
Does your family interfere and ask questions about your TTC/TTA status?
Not really, they ask how I'm doing, but that's about it.
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)?
We're spending about $10,000 all at once on getting our basement finished. That definately hurts the bank account, plus it means we're going to be super busy. We've been working on it every night after work until about 10pm....I'm so tired!
QOTD: How old were you when you got married? If you're not married, how old do you think you'll be?
I was 29 (turned 30 the month after).
D&C: 03/08/12 Waited for AF for 146 long days!
Hysteroscopy/D&C on July 10th to fix blocked cervix (DX: Cervical Stenosis)
BFP #2 12/8/12, EDD 08/21/13 Our rainbow arrived 08/24/13!
It's my pleasure to do this check-in. I know TTA is hard and we can use all the support we can get. Your positives of the week are awesome! Yesterday was pay day for me but I don't get to leave early, so I'm jealous of you. Have fun!
I'm sorry that work is so crappy. I get that some weeks are harder and more frustrating than others. Hopefully a new perfect job comes up for you soon.
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
My Blog: The Canadian Housewife PGAL/PAL Welcome My Chart
What is something positive from this past week?
I finally stopped spotting!
What is the hardest part of your cycle while TTA? Seeing AF, knowing you're ovulating, 2ww (or lack there of), etc.
Right now the hardest part is waiting... waiting for my first AF post m/c. Keep staring at the calendar wishing time would move faster!
Does your family interfere and ask questions about your TTC/TTA status?
They don't really ask questions, but I volunteer up the info a lot so it's not like they have a chance to ask
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)?
this HEAT. I am so sick of it and just ready for it to be Fall.
QOTD: How old were you when you got married? If you're not married, how old do you think you'll be?
I was 27.
M/C 7/8/12
Perfect baby boy born 7/8/13
BFP 8/20/14 EDD 4/27/15 It's a GIRL!!
Hey! I'm new to the TTA Check in. I'm TTA for awhile- until next July after our wedding.
Something positive, even though this has felt like a *** week, is that we got accepted for our new apartment, and we are very excited about it!
The hardest part for me so far has been the fact that AF has not returned yet!! UGH! Also, the fact that FI constantly tries to tell me "pulling out" will be satisfactory enough instead of condoms.
Biggest frustration of the week- I am super fed up with my job for so many reasons. It's hard to come here every day.
I will be 23
"As long as I live you will live. As long as I live you will be loved."
BFP#1 3/31/12 EDD 12/1/12,No HB 6/6/12 (14 weeks 4 days), D&C 6/11/12 (15 weeks 2 days)*Arabella Ann*
BFP#2 5/21/14 EDD 1/27/15 *GROW BABY GROW*
I am anxiously holding my breath waiting for you to post about AF showing. I do believe there will be many many people partying it up with you when she finally arrives.
I get the frustration of seeing newbies graduate while we're still stuck. It's hard. I can't wait for you to be back to TTC and get to see you graduate.
You guys are so ambitious! I can't imagine the financial and physical drain of finishing off a basement. Be sure to post pictures on FB later of the whole renovation, I want to see it. I'm very impressed with your mad skills.
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
My Blog: The Canadian Housewife PGAL/PAL Welcome My Chart
I'm sorry that you've had a rough week. Sending you some ((hugs)). I'm glad that you have the support of family and friends to help you through this.
I agree with being annoyed knowing you are Oing! I too wish that I could jump Dh and just ditch the whole idea of TTA. But I know that would be dumb. Sorry that work sucks and clients are dumb. Hopefully next week will be better.
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
My Blog: The Canadian Housewife PGAL/PAL Welcome My Chart
What is something positive from this past week?
We moved into our new house!!!! First time homeowner right here! I took a few days off this past week to organize the place. This weekend my niece and nephew are coming to visit and I'm excited to show them a good time
What is the hardest part of your cycle while TTA? Seeing AF, knowing you're ovulating, 2ww (or lack there of), etc.
Watching myself (maybe) ovulate but not doing anything about it. It's like throwing away an unscratched lottery ticket -- I will never know what the outcome of that little egg could have been!
Does your family interfere and ask questions about your TTC/TTA status?
No thank goodness!!! It's hard enough to be TTA without having to answer to my family!!
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)?
I had a lot of work piled on me earlier this week. But nothing I couldn't get past!!
QOTD: How old were you when you got married? If you're not married, how old do you think you'll be?
I was 27. It was just over a year ago now!! Dh was also 27, he is almost 3 months younger than me!
(sorry for formatting. I'm on my iPad)
"As long as I live you will live. As long as I live you will be loved."
BFP#1 3/31/12 EDD 12/1/12,No HB 6/6/12 (14 weeks 4 days), D&C 6/11/12 (15 weeks 2 days)*Arabella Ann*
BFP#2 5/21/14 EDD 1/27/15 *GROW BABY GROW*
Hooray for no more spotting! Now hopefully AF won't take her sweet time to show up and you can get the show on the road. Waiting is so frustrating.
I love Fall and can't wait for the cooler weather. But I don't want to rush the summer too much. But I agree, the heat isn't fun at all.
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
My Blog: The Canadian Housewife PGAL/PAL Welcome My Chart
Welcome to the check-in. Long term TTA is hard, I've been TTA for 18 months now. If you ever need to vent about it, feel free to PM me.
I'm glad you guys got your new apartment, that is definitely exciting. Will you be moving soon or is it still a bit of a wait? Hopefully you and your FI can agree on a TTA method that you are both comfortable with. Condoms aren't fun though, I'll give him that.
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
My Blog: The Canadian Housewife PGAL/PAL Welcome My Chart
Woot for your new house! Isn't it such an amazing feeling? We bought our first house last summer and it was so great to know that we actually owned it. I hope you have fun decorating and settling in and making it your own. Have fun with your niece and nephew too, I'm sure they'll enjoy it.
I love how you compared throwing away an egg to throwing away an unused lottery ticket. It's so true. Who knows what that little egg could have become.
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
My Blog: The Canadian Housewife PGAL/PAL Welcome My Chart
We are moving September 1st.
Condoms suck. So does TTA. We have never done this before, which is how we got pregnant in the first place. I am also sad about the long term TTA, even though I know it's for the best. I'm worried that the longer we TTA, the further my FI will want to put it off. We are moving downtown this year, as a "last year as a single couple" attempt, to distract ourselves. While we were visiting the new place, he already said, why couldn't we wait 2 years instead of 1? I said, waiting 1 year is hard for me. I can tell this is gonig to become something. I'm very nervous. I know he wants a child, (before we got pg, he wanted one more than me). I think his reactions like this are because he won't face the loss as much. Ugh.
"As long as I live you will live. As long as I live you will be loved."
BFP#1 3/31/12 EDD 12/1/12,No HB 6/6/12 (14 weeks 4 days), D&C 6/11/12 (15 weeks 2 days)*Arabella Ann*
BFP#2 5/21/14 EDD 1/27/15 *GROW BABY GROW*
You have participated once before but I'm glad you're back.
Hopefully your RPL results come in sooner rather than later and they don't carry any bad news.
Hooray for AF showing up, it's such a great feeling to know that your body is going back to normal. Charting is helpful but also frustrating when TTA, I get it.
I told my family basically what you told yours. I don't want them questioning me all the time about TTA and TTC. We want to tell them we're pg when we choose, not because they keep asking. Hopefully your family respects your wishes on that.
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
My Blog: The Canadian Housewife PGAL/PAL Welcome My Chart
Have fun at the bachelorette party! It's nice to get out and be distracted and get to enjoy yourself.
I'm glad that your OB is being proactive and already has a plan in place for next time. It's encouraging to know that something will be done differently. Hopefully it works and you do make it to your first u/s and get to tell your mom.
I agree with you that it's so horrible about the shootings in Colorado. I don't get the world so much of the time. It's so heartbreaking.
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
My Blog: The Canadian Housewife PGAL/PAL Welcome My Chart
I'm sorry that you now have this added stress. Try not to think about it too much as it will just make this next year be that much harder. You never know where you will both be emotionally next July, he could have a change of heart. But I do get that it's hard to think you may have to wait longer. I never thought we'd be waiting this long but we are and it's okay. Some days I struggle with it more than others though. I hope you enjoy this next year as a couple and living downtown. Enjoy your new apartment!
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
My Blog: The Canadian Housewife PGAL/PAL Welcome My Chart
I'm glad that you got the apartment stuff figured out and won't be homeless for a night. That would have been very stressful. I'm sorry that you are still bleeding, I know how frustrating that can be. After my first loss I bled for 4 weeks straight. While it wasn't enough to go to the ER for, it was still hard to bleed for so long. I ended up needing a D&C for retained tissue. Hopefully yours stops soon.
Wow, your MIL sounds so.... annoying. I would be furious with her too. I vote for eloping and then having a reception for family and friends afterwards. It is about you and your DH, not about everyone else.
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
My Blog: The Canadian Housewife PGAL/PAL Welcome My Chart
Hi ladies! I've been around the board recently but new to posting on this check in. On CD 9 of my first cycle post m/c and we will be trying again after this cycle. So hopefully that means August as long as my cycles go back to how they were before. Which right now I am scared to death that they will change in some negative way. I was regular and ovulating up until my m/c but am scared of some change especially because of my age.
The rest of my story is in my sig and for more about me you can see my blog linked below.
What is something positive from this past week?
Started testing w/OPKs so I could determine if I ovulate this cycle - and while it's too early for a positive result, I am seeing faint lines there which is nice I guess. Who knows - I'm grasping at anything hopeful at this point while waiting!
Also been getting back to exercising again! Woot!
What is the hardest part of your cycle while TTA? Seeing AF, knowing you're ovulating, 2ww (or lack there of), etc.
Hardest part right now is just not knowing if everything will go back to normal or not. Just not knowing what my body will do this first cycle post m/c.
Does your family interfere and ask questions about your TTC/TTA status?
Well I have a weird problem a little I guess. My immediate family is pretty much non existent as far as most things go. I am very close with my aunt and I have several good friends that are like family (one in particular). But my technical immediate family = mom passed in 2008 and I miss every day; dad 84 and really just difficult to talk to about a lot of things (most things) going on, more time spent worrying about him - and brother and brothers family who I basically don't talk to (not that there's any big family drama but my brother has pretty much ignored me our whole lives - very hurtful). BUT there's my husband's family. Who I am *immersed* in - there are MANY and they all live very, very close by. My MIL tries not to ask questions I think - I think she tries to let me be as private as I want, but I know it's difficult for her. So she does ask me things on occasion.
Completely not my in laws fault, but I just think having no family of my own I have a lot of issues with dealing with my husband's family. Who are all very sweet, but since their not my family I have this almost uncontrollable resentment that is hard to battle some times. I feel bad - they are so sweet and want to "be there for me" but that just seems to make it worse sometimes. Okay that all belongs in a blog! Sorry!
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)?
See above lol - apparently it's that! I've already sucked up too much space writing about all that! Lol!
QOTD: How old were you when you got married? If you're not married, how old do you think you'll be?
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Hi Ladies,
I just posted an intro (Introduction, after a careful pause), and thought I'd get started here. Thanks for posting this check-in. I think it will be really helpful while we're waiting!
What is something positive from this past week?
It has been kind of rough. I suppose the positive is that my DH is really trying to be compassionate and show his support for me, even though I feel like we are somewhat disconnected.
What is the hardest part of your cycle while TTA? Seeing AF, knowing you're ovulating, 2ww (or lack there of), etc.
Since today is the first day I haven't spotted since my m/c, the hardest part is knowing that it will probably take FOREVER for AF to get here. And not knowing what the hell this is all going to do to my already nutso cycles.
Does your family interfere and ask questions about your TTC/TTA status?
No. Thank the Lord. Although we will be going to see the IL (live 12 hours away) in a few weekends and I am not looking forward to the questions/conversations that will happen then.
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)?
Work. I am tired of pretending nothing is wrong and that I'm all happy and fine. (just started a new job when I got pregnant and hadn't told anyone yet...haven't spilled the beans about my m/c either) I just pretend I'm great everyday and then explode when I get home. It is really exhausting.
QOTD: How old were you when you got married? If you're not married, how old do you think you'll be?
I was 23, DH was 31.
What is something positive from this past week? I started out at 242 and today weighed 230.8.
What is the hardest part of your cycle while TTA? Ummm sometimes just thinking I am not getting any closer hurts but for the most part I am happy right now.
Does your family interfere and ask questions about your TTC/TTA status? We are open with our family and they know where we are at in our journey.
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)? Kaplan University is killing my mood for reals.
QOTD: How old were you when you got married? If you're not married, how old do you think you'll be? I was 22 when we got married.
Thank you, I feel a lot better already. I am already down 2.2 points for my BMI.
Hello ladies!
Something positive--- All the boxes in my new classroom are now unpacked! I also decided to paint since I didn't like the color someone had painted before me. I spent all day doing that and have just a little bit to finish up on Sunday.
Hardest part- I either had a sucky LH surge or I didn't O yet. I'm not temping so shame on me, but oh well. I'm just counting down until AF so I can start my BC for the remainder of my TTA time.
**My MIL asked me what our TTC plans are and I told her about my REs recommendation for IVF. When I explained to her what it is she didn't say much other than to pray on the matter. I have a tiny feeling she does not approve.
**Frustration/vent-- not knowing if I O'd... everything else has been going well.
QOTD: I got married at 26 y/o
Welcome to the check-in! Hopefully your cycles stay regular and you are back to TTC in no time. Waiting for that first AF is brutal, hopefully she shows up soon.
I can imagine that it would be hard to be immersed in DH's family all the time, especially if you're not used to having a ton of family around. Hopefully it gets better and they don't interfere too much.
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
My Blog: The Canadian Housewife PGAL/PAL Welcome My Chart
I'm glad that you are joining us.
Hopefully your cycle goes back to relatively normalcy soon and you don't have to wait too too long for AF to show again. Hooray for no spotting today though!
I can't imagine how stressful and exhausting it would be to pretend you're fine all day at work. My work knew both times and I think it helped that I didn't need to be happy all the time. Sending you ((hugs)), that must be tough.
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
My Blog: The Canadian Housewife PGAL/PAL Welcome My Chart
You are amazing! Good job an that weight loss, that's impressive.
I'm glad that you are happy right now. I'm really glad to hear that.
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
My Blog: The Canadian Housewife PGAL/PAL Welcome My Chart
You sound like such a cool teacher. What colour did you paint your classroom?
Hopefully AF comes soon and you can get back on BC. I so wish this wasn't your reality and that there was something I could do about it. In the meantime though, I will enjoy your company.
I'm sorry that your MIL doesn't seem to approve of IVF. But really, it's not up to her.
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
My Blog: The Canadian Housewife PGAL/PAL Welcome My Chart
What is something positive from this past week?
Yeah...that would be nothing. I even asked my dh and he couldn't come up with anything...I'm still breathing. That's a good thing, right?
What is the hardest part of your cycle while TTA? Seeing AF, knowing you're ovulating, 2ww (or lack there of), etc.
I am still trying to figure out whats going on with my cycle. It's a week after my d&c. I took a pg test and still got hcg in me. As for my temps, they aren't as high as they were but they are still higher so I am pretty sure there's progesterone in me too. They all need to figure it out quickly and get back to normal quickly.
Does your family interfere and ask questions about your TTC/TTA status?
Right now our family keeps asking if we are going to see a specialist. We haven't gotten the chromosome results back!
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)?
Will I ever be able to carry a pregnancy to term? My friends wife is pg, just told me and she's 15 weeks along! He doesn't even want kids!
QOTD: How old were you when you got married? If you're not married, how old do you think you'll be?
I was 28 y/o when I got married. We are coming up on our 1 year anniversary in August!
BFP#2 6/10/12 ~ EDD 2/21/13 ~ mm/c 7/12/12 ~ D&C 7/13/12
BFP#3 2/23/2013 ~ EDD 11/5/13 Beta#1 125, Beta#2 436, Beta#3 ???
I didn't know there was a TTA check-in. Thanks so much for doing one!
There is an intro below but for the tl:dr crowd: FI and I have lost 2 LOs this past year one to early m/c and one to stillbirth. For the time being we're TTA indefinitely.
What is something positive from this past week?
My start to work is closer and a friend from TX is here visiting, he's like a brother to me and my actual brother.
What is the hardest part of your cycle while TTA? Seeing AF, knowing you're ovulating, 2ww (or lack there of), etc.
I hate AF, and the fact that sexy time is at a stand still until I get my pills. (Tried patch it made my body feel numb)
Does your family interfere and ask questions about your TTC/TTA status?
I know they want us to have another baby but they don't push the subject.
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)?
Money and debt
QOTD: How old were you when you got married? If you're not married, how old do you think you'll be?
I will be 21, FI will be 23. Summer 2014
I'm sorry you've had a rough week. And yes, breathing is a good thing. Sending you giant ((hugs)).
I understand the fears of wondering if you will ever carry a baby to term. It's a scary thought that no one should have to worry about. I'm sorry you had to hear about your friend being pg, that is just another punch in the gut.
Happy Anniversary ahead of time.
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
My Blog: The Canadian Housewife PGAL/PAL Welcome My Chart
Welcome to the check-in.
Money and debt are big stressers and frustrations in life. I get that. If you're interested, I post a budget check-in on Monday mornings.
Have fun with your "fake brother".
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
My Blog: The Canadian Housewife PGAL/PAL Welcome My Chart
We saw The Dark Knight Rises and it was AWESOME! Tomorrow I'm getting my hair cut then going to a local winery with friends tomorrow night.
What is something positive from this past week? I recieved a surprise Summer Package from a lovely TTCALer!
What is the hardest part of your cycle while TTA? Seeing AF, knowing you're ovulating, 2ww (or lack there of), etc. Probably knowing I O'd and it was sort of a "waste". We're tta for a cycle or two since DH, DS and I are in my brother's wedding next May.
Does your family interfere and ask questions about your TTC/TTA status? Nope, not really at all. Thank goodness!
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)? Trying to get used to a new co-worker.
QOTD: How old were you when you got married? If you're not married, how old do you think you'll be? I was 31.
EDIT: I hit POST too soon. OOPS!
***BFP 1-22-13, baby boy dx with Trisomy 13 at 15 weeks.
We let him go to Heaven on 4-27-13 at 17 weeks 1 day***
Welcome to the check-in.
I don't know if I want to see the Dark Knight Rises. I HATED The Dark Knight so I have no wish to. But I'm glad you liked it. Have fun at the winery and I'm sure you'll look smashing with your new haircut.
I'm sorry about the new coworker. I'm so fortunate to like everyone I work with right now. Hopefully it gets better for you.
BFP #1 07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles - All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results
Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
My Blog: The Canadian Housewife PGAL/PAL Welcome My Chart
Kinda late with this, sorry!
What is something positive from this past week? I signed up for the Twin Cities 10 mile lottery for October. Might extend our TTA plan, but not by much. I'll know tomorrow if I'm in and looking forward to focus on something positive!
What is the hardest part of your cycle while TTA? Seeing AF, knowing you're ovulating, 2ww (or lack there of), etc. Still waiting for AF after MC #2. I'm on CD 34. Pretty sure I know when I ovulated from temping so hopefully she'll show on Wed.
Does your family interfere and ask questions about your TTC/TTA status? My side of the family is pretty much pretending nothing is wrong and that I'm not going through one of the hardest things every in my life. Really disappointed with this. I normally have a really strong relationship with my familiy. In laws have been good about asking how we are and what's going.
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)? My mom decided to tell me so and so posted on FB that she was pregnant. I didn't need her to tell me this because, one, I already knew she was pregnant and 2, I was on my way home from an IRL pregnancy loss support group. Great timing, Mom.
QOTD: How old were you when you got married? If you're not married, how old do you think you'll be? I was 26. We were engaged almost twice as long as the length of time we dated. (1 year vs. 2 years)
Hope you're all having a good weekend!
Lucky to be in love with my best friend. BFP #1 3/8/12 Natural MC 4/6/12 EDD 11/20/12
BFP #2 6/5/12 Natural MC 6/19/12 EDD 2/14/13
BFP #3 9/23/12 D&C 11/7/12 EDD 6/7/13
RPL Panel on 11/7...all normal.
My Ovulation Chart
A co worker asked why we wouldn't wait longer than we are currently planning. I wish I would have had this analogy!
Lucky to be in love with my best friend. BFP #1 3/8/12 Natural MC 4/6/12 EDD 11/20/12
BFP #2 6/5/12 Natural MC 6/19/12 EDD 2/14/13
BFP #3 9/23/12 D&C 11/7/12 EDD 6/7/13
RPL Panel on 11/7...all normal.
My Ovulation Chart