TTC Check In

ball.and.chain · August 2013

Happy Monday! This is the check in for those who are trying to conceive or in the planning stages.

How are things going this week?

QOTW: It's August! What are you looking forward to this month?

ball.and.chain · August 2013

Good morning from Maine!

I wrote a long post about my RE appointment on Friday, and nothing has changed since then. Hoping to get my period around the time we get back from vacation so we can get this show on the road!

QOTW: We're on vacation this week and that's pretty much what we've been looking forward to all summer. Other than that, sad to say but I am looking forward to getting my stinking period since without it we can't move forward!

firstcomeslove2013 · August 2013

Happy Monday Bumpers!

We are 13dpiui and C's AF is supposed to arrive on Thursday...This is the first time we've TTC'd with the trigger shot so I am a little unsure how the end of this TWW is going to go. I am not sure if it will make her cycle longer or shorter or when we could test without getting a false positive...any suggestions?

This is my first TWW not being a carrier and being the supporter so it has been different but I am feeling anxious as we reach the end of our wait and the BFN or BFP is revealed!

QOTW: This month is sort of calm for us, there isn't much I am looking forward to except just being with my love and seeing what sort of adventures we can get into...hopefully celebrating our little peanut!

ball.and.chain · August 2013

firstcomeslove2013 said:
This is the first time we've TTC'd with the trigger shot so I am a little unsure how the end of this TWW is going to go. I am not sure if it will make her cycle longer or shorter or when we could test without getting a false positive...any suggestions?

The trigger shot does not affect the length of your cycle; her LP should be about the same length regardless. What it does do is introduce HCG into her system so that you could get a false positive if you test too early. Some people test the trigger out so they know when it's out of their system but I never had the patience for that. You may be safe by now but you could also just wait until Thursday. GL!

KH826 · August 2013

Good Morning!

@ball.and.chain - where in Maine are you? That is where my family is from. I only lived there until I was 6, and then we moved to the Boston area, but I grew up vacationing there often and still have a lot of family there.

@firstcomeslove2013 - congrats on making it to 13piui! Almost there! I think by now the trigger is likely out of C's system. I also never had the patience to test out the trigger, but most people that do say that it is usually gone by day 10 or 11. Everyone's body is different, but I think you are likely in the clear. How is C feeling? Fingers crossed for you two!

As for me, today is CD4. I had my CD3 blood work and starting my birth control pills yesterday. I am still not over the irony of the BCPs. I have never taken them before in my life. It was funny, the flow of my period was slowed, but still definitely there when I took the BCP yesterday, within 3-4 hours, it was virtually gone. It has also given me a headache the last 2 days, but I hear that is normal. Oh well, small potatoes compared to what is ahead.

I called my RE's office this morning to get the results of my blood work from yesterday, and hopefully confirm that I will be getting my calendar today. I am now waiting for a call back. I am so anxious to get my calendar and see what our tentative dates will be for ER and transfer... I will likely update again later if/when I get the calendar. We also have our IVF orientation class tonight at 5pm. So I will be getting lots of info, I am sure.

Oh, and lastly, my new obsession is with trying to stick to a high protein, low carb diet as a way to increase success of this IVF cycle. I have read about it a lot, and heard that especially the low carb diet has had a lot of proven success. I don't really eat bread or pasta, so I though (wrongly) that low carb would be easy for me. Turns out that there are tons of carbs in the "healthy" food I am eating (bananas, greek yogurt, pears...). So now I am kind of freaked out about that. Any of you experienced IVFers ever try the low carb thing? tips? I am really hoping that I am just overthinking this...

QOTD: I am looking forward to our 1 year wedding anniversary on 8/26. We were going to try to take some time off that week and do a little stay-cation with some day trips, but now that we will have our ER and transfer within a few weeks of that (hopefull), I don't think we will be taking that time off. Maybe one day... I have lots to look forward to in September, so I will happily push through August without time off.

GoaliesWife123 · August 2013

Good morning friends!

@firstcomeslove This is exciting! I'm keeping everything crossed that you and your love will see a BFP!!

@KH826 I am seeing an acupuncturist who swears by low carb, low sugar for fertility. She said it does apply to fruit, too! Just fyi!

As for us, my chart has been odd this month with my temps, but I credit that to my crazy schedule during the time I was temping. I saw a positive digital OPK on Thursday (CD 16) and so we decided that we would start ttc this month instead of next. We did our first at-home insemination on CD 17 and all went well! I'm not sure if we timed everything right, but I sure am hoping we did. Although I know that it is way too early to have symptoms, I have been exhausted, which is unusual for me. I have also seen a change in my CM, also strange. We won't be testing until we're supposed to (if we can hold off that long!!), but we are praying for a positive.

If it is not a positive, we will be trying again next cycle with more samples, instead of 1. My acupuncturist is going to freak when she finds out we tried this cycle. She thought we had another month to get ready, LOL! She'll be thrilled either way.

On a different note: Regardless of outcome, I feel like this has taken DW and my relationship to another level and I love it. I am so in love.

QOTD: I'm looking forward to seeing DW's hockey team for an annual "party boat" ride. I won't be drinking, but seeing these girls will be amazing. I'm also looking forward to celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary on October 1. (This is the same day a Judge is set to rule on our constitutional ban on marriage. If he strikes it down and doesn't put a stay on the law, we will have a window to get legally married!!)

Have a great week!

2MamazInSeattle · August 2013

@ball.and.chain - Happy vacation! I am thinking red thoughts for you

@firstcomeslove - FX this is it! I can imagine it must be so different being on the other side of things. I hope you get great news!

@KH826 - So excited for your cycle! As for low-carb, I've done it - many times. One suggestion is to look up Paleo websites - Paleo diet is pretty much low carb with a few exceptions. I don't know how low you are going, but below 40 is brutal and no fun. When I had a good nutritionist, I aimed for 80 or less a day, and tried to keep to no more than 15-20 in a single meal/sitting. Most carb 'servings' are about 15. So it allowed some fruit, or sweet potato, etc. Good luck - it's an adjustment!

AFM, I've seen better weeks than last week. My period/mini-miscarriage was brutally painful - and I caved and took two doses of oxy, which then left me feeling seasick (on land) for most of Friday, and residually bound up with the associated physical fun of that over the weekend. Oh, and did I mention that even though I was only 'pregnant' for a week, I'm still so, so sad. And frustrated. And trying with all my might not to lose hope.

So on that front, I went for my final (eff u) beta on Friday (it was zero) and ran into my RE. She hugged me so long I tried to release twice before she let me go on the third attempt. And she's not a hugger, I am. It was sweet. She said "oh, we are so far from being done - don't you worry!" which was reassuring. I also saw the MFM for a second opinion on my low antithrombin III bloodwork (blood clotting) and agreed to a middle-of-the-road approach should I get pregnant. So I will take lovenox shots once we see a heartbeat until 12-16 weeks. She said 12, J said "how about 16? and 1 day?" (which is when we lost our first one). We also discussed putting in 2 and both she, and then my RE, said we are sticking to a single embryo transfer for me (I have thyroid issues (though it performed perfectly in pregnancy #1), and I used to be super fat so I have a greater risk of GD....and I had a 2nd tri miscarriage). So that was good news in my book. Because we only have 2 left, and I'm not ready for it to be over if this next shot doesn't work.

I've worked on some back-up plans too. 1) We are going to two adoption info sessions next week. 2) My clinic kindly reserved our Egg Donor's last clutch of frozen eggs - 8 of them - in their frozen egg bank, for free. If our next cycle doesn't work, we are considering doing another round. If we keep our Egg Donor (to whom I've grown attached), we would pretty much only get one more shot using frozen eggs + we'd choose a new sperm donor. 3) If we're willing to spend a little more, we could do a new Egg Donor + new sperm donor and likely get some frozen and have multiple tries like this time. But I'm 42, and I'm not sure how many more tries my ole' body is up for (or my emotions). And we'd have to wait a couple/few months for a new egg donor, and like her, etc. So I'm just hoping no back-up plans need to be put into motion! But, we have plans. That helps.

QOTW: J is opening her 3rd coffeeshop this month, so not much fun is going on as she is busy and working to manage her stress, so I'm trying to pick up slack around the house. Our EDD for our loss baby is 8/29, and I'm not looking forward to that but my sisters birthday is the day before, so hoping that will be a nice distraction.

kristi&p · August 2013

How are things going this week? Today is 15DPIUI usually AF will arrive at 14 days after without fail for past 3 cycles. I was feeling strong AF symptoms 12 and 13DPIUI. I still have cramping but nothing has showed up not even spotting and all tests are BFN. Can fermara make the second half of your cycle longer? I am looking to get this cycle done and over with if there is no BFP with this cycle, which I highly doubt will happen all tests are neg. I call the dr tomorrow and let then know whats going on. I hope I can give them some sort of news and we can move forward with the next cycle. For the pasy two days I dont feel the constant need to go to the bathroom and check for spotting that feeling has gone away like AF isnt coming but I am sure she will show up hopefully today or tomorrow.

QOTW: It's August! What are you looking forward to this month? I am going to stay in Cape Cod for a few days at the end of the week looking forward to relaxing on the beach.

trisholio · August 2013

I haven't been posting a lot lately, but I have peeked at the boards here and there to try and stay in the loop with all you wonderful ladies.

We have decided to start TTC again this month. So I am waiting on AF, then call my RE and set up our appointments to start Clomid and a trigger shot. This will be our first monitored cycle, so I am excited and also more nervous. We are using a new KD and are very excited about it.

QOTD- This month is going to be a roller coaster for many reasons. A dear friend of mind is being deployed to Afghanistan and leaving on Thursday. This is his 5th deployment, so this isn't anything new, but it doesn't make it any easier. Then another friend of mine is coming to visit from Florida a week from tomorrow. I haven't seen her in almost 6 years and she has since had a daughter that just turned 4. I am so excited to meet her daughter for the first time in person and also spend some much needed girl time with my friend. I am also interviewing for two possible jobs in the next week. One would be full time nanny job, but in taking that one we wouldn't be able to be foster parents because it would be too many kids for me to handle alone. The only is a part time position that I could watch the child in my home and still be a foster parent. Decisions, decisions. All while trying to get knocked up, woohoo!!

GoaliesWife123 · August 2013

@trisholio it's good to see you posting! It seems like life is crazy right now, but I'm thrilled to hear you are ttc again! I have a good friend who has done 4 tours in Iraq, so I totally understand what you are going through. Just be there and be supportive and if you ever need to chat, let me know.

doodah1013 · August 2013

Good Morning!
As A said we are 13dpiui and it is hard to think about anything else.... I have continued to run and that seems to be the only time I can keep my mind of the poppy seed. Physically I feel crampy, but I have a sneaking suspicion that has little to do with TTC and more a product of the amount if unhealthy food we consumed this weekend (including a funnel cake at the stage fair...). Also... May nipples may or may not be sore. I say that, because I check to see if thy are sore so often, I think I have made them sore. Sometimes I jump up and down just to see if it hurts...
A has been amazing and courageous and wonderful. So now we are trying to decide when to test. We triggered on cycle day 12, I don't usually o until day 15. So it seems like our TWW maybe tw+2d.
Oh well.... Whatever will be will be and we will still have each other.
QOTD: This is the last week of summer camp, then I have two weeks of wrap up and then a week of vacation! We aren't going anywhere, but we are going to start packing to move to our new house!

KH826 · August 2013

@2Mamaz - well, seeing as I have already had 62g of carbs today (banana and greek yogurt with a little granola), I think I am screwed! I calculated out my whole day, and it looks like after lunch and dinner, I would be at 121g of carbs. UGH! I hate this. I am eating really well right now, and it seems so unfair to cut out the fruit that I am eating. I mean for goodness sakes, I am not eating donuts and muffins and chocolates. It seems mean that I have to give up my banana and pear. I will have to think about this and ask my Dr...

Also, you have very much impressed me with your back-up plans. Not that I think you will need them. I think you will definitely NOT need them! But, the fact that you have them, is super impressive. You have a plan A, B, C and D. Most people are just struggling with Plan A. I know I have said this before, but I think that you and J are just so amazing. You have every right (and then some) to feel sad and frustrated after last week, but the fact that you just keep pushing through and coming up with your contingency plans is just really inspiring. You have inspired me to find more strength and courage within myself. Here's to September 16th!

GoaliesWife123 · August 2013

KH826 said:

@2Mamaz - well, seeing as I have already had 62g of carbs today (banana and greek yogurt with a little granola), I think I am screwed! I calculated out my whole day, and it looks like after lunch and dinner, I would be at 121g of carbs. UGH! I hate this. I am eating really well right now, and it seems so unfair to cut out the fruit that I am eating. I mean for goodness sakes, I am not eating donuts and muffins and chocolates. It seems mean that I have to give up my banana and pear. I will have to think about this and ask my Dr...
Also, you have very much impressed me with your back-up plans. Not that I think you will need them. I think you will definitely NOT need them! But, the fact that you have them, is super impressive. You have a plan A, B, C and D. Most people are just struggling with Plan A. I know I have said this before, but I think that you and J are just so amazing. You have every right (and then some) to feel sad and frustrated after last week, but the fact that you just keep pushing through and coming up with your contingency plans is just really inspiring. You have inspired me to find more strength and courage within myself. Here's to September 16th!

@2mamaz THIS!

StacyLH24 · August 2013

My period started today, so we are officially on the TTC bandwagon with hopefully no obstacles this time. We were rushing to try last cycle and the timing just didn't work out. Waiting for a call back from a nurse at my RE's office so that I can get my Femara called in and get everything underway.

QOTD: I'm super excited that this is the month that we will finally be moving along in our TTC journey. I'm optimistic and hoping that we will have beginners luck! I'm also remaining realistic and know that the odds are so very small.

trisholio · August 2013

doodah1013 said:

Good Morning! As A said we are 13dpiui and it is hard to think about anything else.... I have continued to run and that seems to be the only time I can keep my mind of the poppy seed. Physically I feel crampy, but I have a sneaking suspicion that has little to do with TTC and more a product of the amount if unhealthy food we consumed this weekend (including a funnel cake at the stage fair...). Also... May nipples may or may not be sore. I say that, because I check to see if thy are sore so often, I think I have made them sore. Sometimes I jump up and down just to see if it hurts... A has been amazing and courageous and wonderful. So now we are trying to decide when to test. We triggered on cycle day 12, I don't usually o until day 15. So it seems like our TWW maybe tw+2d. Oh well.... Whatever will be will be and we will still have each other. QOTD: This is the last week of summer camp, then I have two weeks of wrap up and then a week of vacation! We aren't going anywhere, but we are going to start packing to move to our new house!

This cracked me up. I am totally the same type of person that just keeps poking my boobs and nipples, or jump up and down. HAHA Glad to know there are other crazies out there too :-)

lbugher · August 2013

ball.and.chain said:

Good morning from Maine!

I wrote a long post about my RE appointment on Friday, and nothing has changed since then. Hoping to get my period around the time we get back from vacation so we can get this show on the road!

QOTW: We're on vacation this week and that's pretty much what we've been looking forward to all summer. Other than that, sad to say but I am looking forward to getting my stinking period since without it we can't move forward!

If it's any consolation, I'm going to be excited when my period arrives, too. So excited I'll probably buy a bottle of champagne to celebrate. I haven't seen a drop of blood since the beginning of June. I skipped my period last month. And my boobs hurt so bad right now I literally wince when I take my bra off.

Dear Aunt Flo: HURRY UP!!!!!!!!!! Seriously. The wait is maddening and I can't move forward until you arrive. And you missed your visit last month, so you better make an appearance soon!

I'm wondering if my doctor can force my period to start. He said he could, but I'd really rather just wait for it to appear organically. Damned uterus. Wish it would contract, bleed, and free me from painful boobies.

firstcomeslove2013 · August 2013

Well....we got our BFN. C's first IUI did not take but we are moving forward. We are pretty emotional right now but trying to just love and support each other. Pretty bummed.

kristi&p · August 2013

firstcomeslove2013 said:

Well....we got our BFN. C's first IUI did not take but we are moving forward. We are pretty emotional right now but trying to just love and support each other. Pretty bummed.

Sorry to hear that it didnt take sending lots of positive thoughts your way. Wishing you the best of luck for your next round.

ATXmommas · August 2013

@firstcomeslove and @doodah - so sorry to hear about the BFN. Hoping for success very soon for you two.

KH826 · August 2013

ATXmommas said:

@firstcomeslove and @doodah - so sorry to hear about the BFN. Hoping for success very soon for you two.

Well said & I agree. Sending you two lots of support.

2MamazInSeattle · August 2013

firstcomeslove2013 said:

Well....we got our BFN. C's first IUI did not take but we are moving forward. We are pretty emotional right now but trying to just love and support each other. Pretty bummed.

Oh boo

. I'm so sorry, I was hoping it would be a snap now that you changed direction. FX for next month!!!

aud+rey · August 2013

I am new, but thought I'd jump right in!

We are 7 days out from FET. Had an ultrasound yesterday and my lining is 7.5-8mm thick, which is right where they want it. I start the progesterone Thursday (anyone have some advice on injections?). They are keeping my estrogen where it is and said all my levels look great. I guess it is just a waiting game at this point.

I am looking forward to our FET this month AND I am looking forward to moving. J has been driving two hours to work one way and I am ready to be together more often and be able to spend every night together.

GoaliesWife123 · August 2013

firstcomeslove2013 said:

Well....we got our BFN. C's first IUI did not take but we are moving forward. We are pretty emotional right now but trying to just love and support each other. Pretty bummed.

I'm sorry to hear this. I was rooting for you. Fingers crossed for the next cycle for sure

2MamazInSeattle · August 2013

aud+rey said:
I am new, but thought I'd jump right in!
We are 7 days out from FET. Had an ultrasound yesterday and my lining is 7.5-8mm thick, which is right where they want it. I start the progesterone Thursday (anyone have some advice on injections?). They are keeping my estrogen where it is and said all my levels look great. I guess it is just a waiting game at this point.
I am looking forward to our FET this month AND I am looking forward to moving. J has been driving two hours to work one way and I am ready to be together more often and be able to spend every night together.

welcome! Sounds like you are in goosmd shape for your FET! I did progesterone suppositories so no advice on shots, but the IF board commonly has posts on things like that. Congrats and good luck!!!

healz413 · August 2013

@firstcomeslove and @doodah, I'm so sorry about your BFN!! Sending love and support via the Internet.

kristi&p · August 2013

Quick up date: Looks like femara makes my LP a little longer than normal AF showed up this morning. Though I truly thought it wasnt my cycle for a BFP but when AF showed up it still felt pretty crappy. I just have to get through today waiting for RE to call. Probably doing another round of femara becuase I did respond well to it last cycle. Our sprem bank will be giving us a free vial since we havent gotten pregnant so thats one plus for this next cycle

So looking forward to my vacation that starts tomorrow much needed relaxtion ahead.

YBnormal85 · August 2013

We are currently 8dpiui and I am trying to be positive without getting my hopes up. The doctor told us to test on Sunday,however I will likely start on Friday as the trigger seems to be out of my system

healz413 · August 2013

kristi&p said:
Quick up date: Looks like femara makes my LP a little longer than normal AF showed up this morning. Though I truly thought it wasnt my cycle for a BFP but when AF showed up it still felt pretty crappy. I just have to get through today waiting for RE to call. Probably doing another round of femara becuase I did respond well to it last cycle. Our sprem bank will be giving us a free vial since we havent gotten pregnant so thats one plus for this next cycle

So looking forward to my vacation that starts tomorrow much needed relaxtion ahead.

I'm sorry to hear this. Such a crappy process. Here's hoping that the free vial does the trick!!

GoaliesWife123 · August 2013

@Kristi&p, I'm sorry to hear this news. I am willing to bet that next cycle will be your cycle, if not only because the sperm will be out of someone else's pocket

@YBNormal, I'm 5 DPO, but won't be testing until Wednesday, which is also 12 DPO for me. Fingers crossed for you!

YBnormal85 · August 2013

Thanks Goalieswife,you too!!

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