Good morning ladies! I hope that you've all had a good week and are ready for the weekend. TGIF! It has been one long week here for me.
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?
Are you planning any vacations or events to look forward to while you're TTA?
How do you get your frustrations out? Do you blog, write, see a therapist, keep it in, etc?
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)?
QOTD: How big is your closet? Do you like it's size?
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 | August/Sept |
MrsErinH | August |
annarussell05 | September |
kread8 | August |
Jill9288 | September |
Aloyssa2003 | October |
buckeyebaby814 | October |
Meeblebee | September |
chrisleath | Indefinitely |
Roxycc55 | July 2013 |
anitaflora | August |
larivierek | |
asglover514 | Indefinitely |
QuigleyCat1 | Sept/Oct |
Re: ~~~TTA Check-in~~~
What is something positive from this past week? Last night DH and I had a date night. We went geocaching and then had a little fun in his truck. We needed a night just to hang out together.
Are you planning any vacations or events to look forward to while you're TTA? Nope. I really wish I could as I think this would help make the time go by faster or at least make things a little easier. But with me being sick all the time, it's hard to plan anything.
How do you get your frustrations out? Do you blog, write, see a therapist, keep it in, etc? All of the above? I have a blog where I write my vents and frustrations and other life events and then I have a journal that I write what I"m really truly thinking and feeling. It's private so I can show my true colours. I've also recently started seeing a therapist as I think I need some help to learn how to cope.
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)? My coworker announcing her pregnancy and me not being able to quit. I don't want to work here anymore but I need to give 3 months notice which basically makes it impossible to find a new job before quitting.
QOTD: How big is your closet? Do you like it's size? It's a walk in closet. Not huge by any means but the biggest closet I've ever had! I have space for my clothes and DH's clothes and shoes and all my earrings and necklaces and such and then shelves up above to hoard other things. Lots of space and a definite step up from our last 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
Hooray for your DH coming home! I hate it when mine is gone and I sleep like crap. I miss him so much, I'm a wimp.
I get the whole can't vent to DH about the SIL thing. Mine doesn't understand either. I don't know why.
Maybe it's time I post another IL vent thread.
Your coworker sounds so obnoxious. I would go crazy. Does she have no respect for others?
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
Morning Ladies!
What is something positive from this past week?
DH and I DTD for the first time post m/c!
Are you planning any vacations or events to look forward to while you're TTA?
Unfortunately we do not - unless you count some weekends away to our alma mater to tailgate?! I am seriously looking forward to Fall and the return of Football!!!
How do you get your frustrations out? Do you blog, write, see a therapist, keep it in, etc?
I talk to my mom, sister and a few of my close friends. Especially those friends that have also gone through a loss - they have been a huge source of support for me.
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)?
I have gained weight this week
I don't really understand how I'm gaining weight now that I'm NOT pregnant?! I think I'm just retaining a lot of water - will be trying a cleanse/flush again next week to try and fix this...
QOTD: How big is your closet? Do you like it's size?
We have a pretty big walk in closet, but I'm a shopaholic so it still doesn't seem big enough for me
M/C 7/8/12
Perfect baby boy born 7/8/13
BFP 8/20/14 EDD 4/27/15 It's a GIRL!!
Woohoo for DTD! Isn't it nice to get back to normal and be able to do normal things again? I'm sure your DH was excited about it too.
I would definitely count tailgating as fun events to look forward to. It may not be a huge vacation to Jamaica or anything but it is still some fun times. I'm sorry that you're gaining weight, that must be frustrating. I know that emotions play a big factor into weight gain so maybe that has something. I don't know. I do know I ate a ton of ice cream after my loss though.
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
Oh DH was ecstatic about DTD again!! Haha. Boys will be boys...
Yeah I don't know what is going on with my body these days... earlier this week I was almost convinced I had a UTI (and of course blamed it on DTD again for the first time...) because I was peeing a lot, but only going a little bit even though I was drinking a TON of water. But I didn't have any of the pain associated with a UTI (unfortunately I have had them before). I am still keeping an eye on it, but it seems to have gotten better. I still feel like I am just retaining water like crazy though - frustrating! And yes, I have been a little bad with my diet lately. Indulging in some treats and I have also been enjoying my wine again... After this weekend I am going to get back on the wagon and focus on healthy eating!
M/C 7/8/12
Perfect baby boy born 7/8/13
BFP 8/20/14 EDD 4/27/15 It's a GIRL!!
What is something positive from this past week?
I went to my favourite Thai restaurant for dinner last night with DH. It was sooooo good. i also have leftovers I'm looking forward to having for lunch!
Are you planning any vacations or events to look forward to while you're TTA?
Nope. Hopefully we will be TTC next month! We went to Toronto last weekend, even though we couldn't really afford it because we needed to get away from our house and have fun. We stayed at DH's BFF's condo right downtown, across from the rogers centre. I drank my face off and considered it my last "hurrah" before getting back to TTC.
How do you get your frustrations out? Do you blog, write, see a therapist, keep it in, etc?
Usually talk to DH for my BFF.
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)?
My big night out last saturday has left me sooooooo tired this week! I feel so old and I don't know how I used to go out multiple nights a week when I was younger!
QOTD: How big is your closet? Do you like it's size?
I have a fairly large walk in, but we still never seem to have enough room for our stuff!!
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!
Hooray for leftovers! I love it when we go out to eat and I have enough left over for lunch the next day. Enjoy them!
I'm glad that you and your DH had a good weekend away. It's important to take those times, even if you don't have the money. And hopefully that really was your last hurrah because you'll be back to TTC in no 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.
I'm glad that AF showed up but sorry she's acting so weird. It's frustrating when our bodies don't get back to normal.
I'm sorry that your DH spilled the chicken juice on your couch. I would have been so mad! Maybe you should make him clean it again today.
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 so glad that you have some fun trips and events planned for the next couple months. Have fun wine tasting with your friends, it sounds like you'll have a blast.
I agree about the closet. If DH didn't have anything to put in there, I would have a lot more room to spread out.
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 joining up indefinitely.
QOTD: How big is your closet? Do you like it's size?
It's a huge walk-in. It's the same size as our bathroom. I like it. There's plenty of space for both of our clothes and shoes in there.
The artist formerly known as Sunbird
Read my blog! hellotarra.com
I'm sorry that you have to join us but you are very welcome. I'm glad that you got a blog post up, celebrate in the little things. Even small things are big accomplishments when you are grieving.
I hope you and your DH have a ton of fun in Cali, I wish we were planning some sort of vacation. I think we need one.
I also do a lot of crying to DH. I'm sure he's sick of it by now but he is good at holding me and just letting me cry. Good thing we have good men to lean on.
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 lost 2 more pounds!
Are you planning any vacations or events to look forward to while you're TTA? Well we have a party tomorrow and a wedding in 2 weeks and then 2 weeks later are going away!!
How do you get your frustrations out? Do you blog, write, see a therapist, keep it in, etc? Blog, vent to friends.
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)? My extra long hours at work. 3 days of work and I worked 38 hours. Apparently it will be longer next week.
QOTD: How big is your closet? Do you like it's size? Good sized, I like it. I don't have a lot of clothes.
Hey gals,
I'm going to skip this week of the TTA check in because I am having some difficulty deciding what we're going to do. I think AF is here, but it is pretty early, so I'm just going to hold off. I can't even think straight about this. Everything is so confusing.
What is something positive from this past week? AF showed her face today! First one after this MC. I did not dig the 38 day cycle though.
Are you planning any vacations or events to look forward to while you're TTA? Yes! DH and I are going up north for a week and a half in August. It'll be great to spend some time just R&R!
How do you get your frustrations out? Do you blog, write, see a therapist, keep it in, etc? I talk to DH. Also, I've started going to a support group. It's really helped me let out my frustrations.
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)? I went to class last night only to find out one of my classmates that I've come to be friends with is pregnant. Also, since our last class, one of my male classmate's wife gave birth as well as my profs son. Then someone at the end of class said, not a bad week, made three babies, and all I wanted to say was no, there were four, but we lost one.
QOTD: How big is your closet? Do you like it's size? It's big. It is a walk in that is L shaped so you walk in and then turn corner, and look! there's more closet!
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
Woot woot on losing more weight! You're on a roll!
Keep it up.
I can't imagine how exhausted you must be after working so much this week. Try and get some rest this weekend in anticipation of next week. Thinking of 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
That's alright. Good luck as you and your DH decide how you will proceed. You're in my thoughts.
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
Hooray for AF showing! Hopefully the next cycle will be shorter. I hope you and your DH have a great trip up North and that you get to relax. Having something to look foward to is so helpful.
I'm so sorry about your classmates comment and how hard it must be to see everyone having babies and getting pregnant. ((hugs)) to you.
And wow, your closet sounds amazing!
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 think I'm on AF #2 but not sure cause its still being weird, wish it would go back to normal. And FI would be in the dog house too if he did that.
I might as well jump on in. TTA indefinitely after being referred to an RE.
What is something positive from this past week? I finally got my new pink spark Toms and I love them!
Are you planning any vacations or events to look forward to while you're TTA? Oh yeah! Italy, Egypt, Israel & Greece this year. Holland, Belgium, France & England next year. And my BIG one to Australia in 2014. Also doing house renovations.
How do you get your frustrations out? Do you blog, write, see a therapist, keep it in, etc? Blog (sort of), but mostly write. Nothing about TTCAL or even our struggles, I like to write fiction and hope someday to have the nerve to actually submit to a publisher. Maybe...
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)? I went to Vegas with my mom to see Phantom for her birthday. We were having a great time, but then my mom started talking about my nephew's birthday and looking at stuff on Pinterest. I love him, but effin' A I would love for not everything to be about him. Sometimes I need a break.
QOTD: How big is your closet? Do you like it's size? Eh, decent size. The only thing that I like about it is the fact that our master has 2 and DH doesn't share mine. Hopefully after we reno it I will like it more. It has a lost of wasted space currently.
♥BFP #1 "Spawn"- 02/23/11 | EDD: 11/01/11 | natural m/c 03/20/11 @7w5d♥
♥BFP #2 "Offspring"- 11/10/12 | EDD: 07/25/13 | incomplete m/c 12/14/12 @8w1d | D&C 12/21/12♥
♥BFP #3 "Progeny" - 02/16/15 | It's a BOY!! | EDD: 10/17/15 | BD: 10/23/15♥
All AL Always Welcome
I'm sorry that you're having a rough week and day. Sending you giant ((hugs)) and know that I am thinking of you and Aaron tomorrow.
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 excited to be back to work. I wouldn't be.
Have fun at your SIL's wedding and hooray for being back to TTC soon after! I would be more excited about TTC than a weddding anyday.
Hopefully you don't need a new car but if you do, I hope you can find a good one for a decent price.
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!!!!! While I hate that you are TTA I am ridiculously happy to welcome you to the check-in. Is that selfish of me?
I saw your new Toms on FB and they are awesome. Enjoy them! I also am wicked jealous of your trips you have planned. I can't believe all the cool places you will be going. Be sure to take tons of pictures and post them for me to drool over. I've only been to Greece but would love to go to Italy before I die.
Also, I think it is so cool that you write fiction. You should send me some of it, I want to read it. And if you do get it published, I will for sure buy.
And then get you to autograph it for me.
Sorry about your mom talking about your nephew on your "date". That sucks. I wish she was more sensitive.
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
Thank you
Thank you for making me feel so welcome. I put up a recipe. I went shopping today with my MIL and she wouldn't let me pay for anything, so it was pretty much guilt free on our finances.
I will be meeting up with a knottie BFF there and her husband and I am so excited to see her. It will be low cost since DH will be there for work. We just have to pay for Fri and Sat hotel and my airfare, and any activities that we do. I will be there Thursday to Sunday and he will be there Monday to Sunday and will be done with work stuff Thursday night.
I cried to my MIL yesterday and I feel better. I love my good man. I got his favorite cupcake and I'm planning on seducing him tonight as a reward for being such a good man.
The artist formerly known as Sunbird
Read my blog! hellotarra.com
What is something positive from this past week?
My temps are dropping and the spotting seems to have stopped for now atleast.
Are you planning any vacations or events to look forward to while you're TTA?
DH and I are going to mystic seaport, ct in about a week. I am so excited to just get away from everything for a bit and we can just relax with each other and have some fun.
How do you get your frustrations out? Do you blog, write, see a therapist, keep it in, etc?
I pretty much keep it in until something small sets me off and I cry it out. Probably not the most constructive way but it's how I deal with a lot of things.
Biggest frustration/vent of the week (doesn't have to be TTA related)?
We recently got a new kitty. We took him to the dr and he has parasites! We are so mad at the adoption agency we got him from because they said he had a clean bill of health. So now he has to be on medicine (which is fine). However, now my other cat had to be put on preventative medicine. What a mess!
QOTD: How big is your closet? Do you like it's size?
I have a walk in closet. Its not huge but its more than enough room for me.
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 ???
Hey girls sorry my check-in is so late, I just got back from a vacation. Thanks for adding me to the check-in!
Something positive-- I got a promotion at my job!! WOOHOO!
We are going to the Dominican Republic in October- SO EXCITED!!!!
I talk super openly. I have a few people, mainly my FI who let me vent basically whenever. I'm still considering therapy.
Biggest frustration is the grief that still comes in waves. It's hard to handle sometimes.
BIG. I have WAY too many clothes. We share a closet, but basically I take up the whole amount of space. Haha.
"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*