TTC Check In

ball.and.chain · May 2013

It's Monday again! This is the weekly check in for those who are trying to conceive or in the planning stages.

How are things going?

QOTD: May 6th is International No Diet Day, promoting body acceptance and body size diversity. Name one thing you appreciate most about your body, the way it is right now?

ball.and.chain · May 2013

Good morning, everyone. I'm currently 6dp5dt. Beta is Thursday. I've been sick for 10 days, which has helped me focus on something other than the 2ww, but on the other hand...I've been sick for 10 days. I took today off work and I'm hoping one more solid day of rest will get me on the road to recovery.

QOTD: I appreciate that I can run. If you told me 4 years ago that I would be able to run for a 30-minute stretch, I wouldn't believe you. I don't love running, but I'm proud I've been able to get my body in shape to do it.

KH826 · May 2013

Good Morning Everyone!

I am currently 11dpiui. Trying to convince my wife that we should test tomorrow, but she really wants to wait until Thursday. We shall see what happens, I suppose...

I had a ton of symptoms this weekend, and I am trying really hard to ignore them as to not psych myself out, or be horribly disappointed if I am not pregnant... Oh man - this is tough!

I really didn't have any symptoms to speak on last week. Friday night I started to feel "a little funky," and then I didn't sleep AT ALL. I was mega thirsty with a dry mouth and chapped lips on Saturday, really tired (but I chalked that up to not sleeping the night before), my breasts were swollen and sore and I got an acne breakout on my chin (very unusual for me). Since then I still have not been able to get a good night's sleep (was up at 6:30am Saturday and Sunday AM for no reason), and I am feeling super tired and a tad emotional (and by a tad I mean that I picked a nonsense fight with my wife last night about when we should test and then proceeded to cry over nothing) HAHA. I think the "not knowing" is making me a crazy woman. And my body just feels different - it is strange.

Anyway - I am going to try my hardest to put all of this out of my mind for the next few days and not obsess. This morning I feel a little more normal than I did all weekend. My breasts don't appear to be sore anymore... and my chapped lips/dry mouth appears to be gone. So who the heck knows?!?!

QOTD: I love this! I feel like I have been on a diet for the last 3 years. I was heavy my whole adult life, and 3 years ago I decided to make a change. I lost 110 lbs in 10 months. I went from a size 20 to a size 6 and it was life changing. I have gained about 15 lbs back since hitting my lowest weight 2 years ago, but I am still wearing my size 6 clothes for the most part. It is still an uphill battle to love or appreciate anything about my body. I think I will continue to have body image issues for a long while, but I am working on it. In terms of what I appreciate about my body today -- I will say that I appreciate my hips. I have always struggled with them b/c even at my thinnest they are fairly curvy. I hated my hips for a long time, but it is time that I learn to love them. Odds are... when pregnant... there will be even more of them to love! LOL

AmandaG47 · May 2013

Good morning!!

So our last cycle was a BFN. We found out on the day I took my MCAT big standardized test for school but thankfully AFTER I took the test. We are gearing up to do another insem this weekend at home. I'm not quite hopeful yet, but I know I'll get there soon. I finally understand why people call this a roller coaster, the ups and downs are so extreme!

QOTD: I come from a family where everyone can eat all they want and stay toned and thin, except me. I'm in a comfortable place now but it's not easy. What I have always liked about myself is that I'm pretty strong. I really like feeling like I can accomplish physical chores/activities like moving our couch upstairs, etc..

Manada · May 2013

Hi Everyone,

Well - if you missed it - as of Thursday we are now officially benched. It's going to be a long one as we have to wait out this cycle, do an HSG next cycle, and then get H. on the waiting list for Lap surgery. By our best guess we probably won't be in the game again until August probably -- unless we decide to tap me in for a cycle or two in there....

It feels like a really LONG time. As of August it will be a year since we officially started the TTC process with the trip to our Dr. for the fertility clinic referral. We had no idea it would take this long or be this involved.

We are still monitoring H. this cycle for tubal issues, and she produced a good follicle on the left (blocked) side, so we're not totally in a break yet. Clinic this morning was fine, albeit a long wait for ultrasound. No major issues though.

QOTD: I like my quads. I have strong, ropey quads that are left over from an adolescence as a figure skater. They are more fatty than I'd prefer at the moment, but it rarely takes much effort for me to exercise them into decent definition so those muscles are well defined. I also like my ears - I have small, close to my head ears like my mom.

healz413 · May 2013

As Manada said, we had the clinic this morning. There is still fluid in my left fallopian tube. RE says I'm developing a good follicle on the left, but obviously we won't be doing anything with it. It is good to know, though, that despite all the things going funky this cycle (cysts and fluid in the tube), my follicle development seems to be working out. Will probably go back on Weds just for more monitoring to make sure that I'm ovulating and learn as much about my cycle as we can from future inseminations.

QOTD: I also like Manada's quads. And I like my legs, too. And my smile.

ball.and.chain · May 2013

KH826...good luck on Thursday! I'll be right there with you! And congrats on the weight loss! I had a similar experience, losing 85 lbs so that I could start TTC at a healthy weight. Unfortunately in the 2 years I've been TTC, I've managed to gain 30 back. I was fine at the beginning but as the process dragged on, it got harder and harder not to stress eat. Add in meds, exercise restrictions, pregnancy and depression...and I guess I should be glad it's not more than 30! But it's hard to backslide.

Amanda...sorry about the BFN. Good luck next cycle!

Manada and healz...so sorry you two are benched. How frustrating! I'm glad to hear healz's body is doing what it's supposed to as far as follicles go, so hopefully you'll be in good shape to try when all of this is worked out. We'll be rooting for you!

kristi&p · May 2013

Just finished last dose of progesterone yesterday just waiting for AF to come. Usually takes 5-6 days. I have my clomid script waiting on CD3 100mg will be started for 5 days. I am looking forward to this cycle after being pushed back for the last two cycles due to the pylop and then the pylop removal, I am happy to give this ago again.

QOTD: I am more than happy with everything with my body. I have lost 135 pounds since 03/2010 and I just over all feel great.. I am not overly picky about dieting and working out but the fact that I can acutally try and get pregnant before I was messed up in my cycle.

2MamazInSeattle · May 2013

B&C and KH: Bigtime FX for Thursday! KH, I hear ya on the stress of not testing - we actually did POAS, it was way less stressful for me to know than not know. And, well, J is super impatient, and ultimately she's the one who encouraged a try the night of 5dp5dt and I got our BFP. It's a balance, to test or not to test...hang in there.

Amanda, Healz & Manada: I'm sorry your cycles didn't work out. FX

Nothing much new - I'm on BCP's and start my Lupron on Sunday the 11th, stop BCPs on the 15th, and have a suppression check on the 20th. Those are the next big milestones. We are only putting in 1 embryo, which with a frozen transfer minimizes the odds a bit which is making me feel kind of scared about this cycle...but I'm trying to just trust the process and let it unfold.

Meanwhile we've both been working on losing some weight. Between TTC drugs, pregnancy, stress of the loss and our wedding, I was up 10 lbs from our BFP in December, so I've been exercising daily and cooking at home, alcohol 1x/week and no sweets. Not a diet as much as getting back to better habits.

QOTW: I've struggled with my weight since my first diet at age 5. I had weight loss lap-band surgery 7 years ago and lost 100 lbs - but I've gained about 35 back in the past 3 years...so working on that. However, I have always liked that I have excellent teeth and that my feet are fairly cute.

firstcomeslove2013 · May 2013

We are currently at the end of our TWW, 13dpiui. AF is supposed to start today if she is coming and we have not gotten any positive signs of pregancy. I am afraid we are BFN again this month but no definite signs yet. I am sad and feel beated down. C has been so wonderful. I had a bit of a cry fest yesterday and she was so supportive...I have the best fella in town!

Good luck to all the other TTCers out there.

Healz and Manada sorry to hear about your benching...sending positive thoughts your way.

QOTD: I feel pretty happy with a lot of things on my body. C and I have been trying this whole "being healthy" thing and as long as I am healthy, I feel good about my body!

shelly2314 · May 2013

Well, Wednesday is our ultrasound to check the follicle size and then I should be ovulating on Friday.. . So hopefully (fingers crossed as we have come this close 2x before only to be stopped for one reason or another) Friday should be a happy insemination day. I am trying not to fixate as I know it will be a long couple of weeks, but it is sooooo hard. I am sending out positive thoughts for all the others that are TTC. May this be a blessed cycle for all of us (really trying to keep it positive LOL)

QOTD: I am excited that I lost 15 lbs since January of this year. I started Weight Watchers (so I really don't feel like it is a DIET) and I have been maintaining a healthy weight. I was not too far overweight (my BMI said by .5) but I didn't like the way I looked or felt. I am not toned or supermodel skinny, but I am loving the body I am in and that is the first in a long time for me!

candimc26 · May 2013

Oy, this 2ww is a killer, and it's only my first. I have been overeating, not sleeping, crying etc, all in the name of stress. AF is due Wed, today is 10dpo. I tested BFN yesterday. I have some preg symptoms: caught a cold immediately, cramping at 5dpo, increased discharge, emotionally labile. But now I feel none of those things and I'm afraid this month is a BFN. But who knows. Clinic will do my blood work on Thursday regardless.

QOTD: I've lost 10+ pounds since January, all in an effort to have a healthy body for pregnancy. I feel good in my jeans again and happy not to be adjusting my clothes all the time! Pregnancy with my dd killed most of the body parts that I liked, but I would say that I like my curves & proportions.

Eharris1975 · May 2013

IVF 5 day transfer was this morning and I'm a total wreck! I think I'm supposed to feel relieved and happy, but I have totally crashed today! I am feeling overwhelmed already......I've got to get it together for this 2ww Smile

QOTD: I feel more confident in my body now after losing some weight prior to this IVF cycle. And I appreciate my clear skin Big Smile

MaryanneN · May 2013

It seems as though we all need some love this week. FXfor all those who are getting results soon and for those waiting for the right time to conceive.

So our first monitoring appt only showed us we were too early Cd11. My follicles were only 7 to 81/2cm. I will go back on Wednesday to check again. The nurse gave me a perception for the trigger shot I have heard you all talk of on here. My DW and I joke of who will be giving me it if need be. But we both know I will be
Giving it to myself with her hiding in the corner. Ha ha, I love her!

Well I have had much harder time with this process then I thought. My wife sees a therapist and now I think I will have to begin too, and this is the first iui we will go through.

QOTD: I am not quite happy with my body. I need more will power. I am up 10 lbs from where I would like to be when starting to get prego. I just hope that something will motivate me ASAP!!

firstcomeslove2013 · May 2013

Just an update...AF came today....I am sad and so is C. We talked to the doctor today and she wants us to come in for a hysteralpingogram (which is like an xray to make sure my uterus is shaped normally and my tubes are open) along with another 21 day test this month and she increased my clomid. I really didn't expect it to take this long but I don't think anyone does. I think I will finally tell my paretns we are trying...its taking longer than I expected. Pretty sad tone in our house right now but we are going to have date night tomorrow so that makes me feel happy.

Has anyone ever had a hysteralpingogram???

firstcomeslove2013:
We are currently at the end of our TWW, 13dpiui. AF is supposed to start today if she is coming and we have not gotten any positive signs of pregancy. I am afraid we are BFN again this month but no definite signs yet. I am sad and feel beated down. C has been so wonderful. I had a bit of a cry fest yesterday and she was so supportive...I have the best fella in town!

Good luck to all the other TTCers out there.

Healz and Manada sorry to hear about your benching...sending positive thoughts your way.

QOTD: I feel pretty happy with a lot of things on my body. C and I have been trying this whole "being healthy" thing and as long as I am healthy, I feel good about my body!

ball.and.chain · May 2013

firstcomeslove2013:
Has anyone ever had a hysteralpingogram???

Yes. It can be very painful, though some women don't find it that painful at all. I was somewhere on the painful-but-not-tear-worthy side. But it is over very quickly, and can give your RE a lot of helpful information about your uterus and tubes.

MaryanneN · May 2013

Has anyone ever had a hysteralpingogram???

I just had one last Thursday. My experience was not painful, but it was uncomfortable. i took three ibprophin an hour before the procedure, and i didnt take it again until the next day. I was lucky enough to have unblocked tubes, so I think that helped with the amount of pain. My sister and friend had a different experience. They both said it was painful during the procedure, but they both had blocked tubes.
The test is worth it. It can help the RE with helping during TTC.

GL with everything.

firstcomeslove2013 · May 2013

Thanks so much for responding. I should be having the procedure next week. I'm pretty nervous but ready to hear what is happening...I am hoping it is nothing but we'll just have to see.

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