TTT!

healz413 · August 2013

We are up early for cycle monitoring, so let's get started with TTT (Ten Things Tuesday).

Newbies are encouraged to participate. Just share any ten things on your mind today whether they are related to fertility/pregnancy/parenting or not.

Manada · August 2013

Ttt:
1. I woke up at 5:50am this morning to pee and H informed me it was actually almost time to wake up - that killed me. Should've gotten up for that "middle of the night" pee sooner...

2. We were at the clinic at 7:11 this morning and found that my 19mm follicle grew to 23mm overnight. We are currently at breakfast and waiting for bloods to confirm LH levels this morning before we do a TDI.

3. Last night's queer infertility group was just H and I, the partner of H's friend and our facilitator - it was actually nice to talk about all those weird IF and ART considerations instead of just doing intros and check-ins.

4. I have been giving my work the vague "dr's appt" excuses this week for yesterday's lateness and my hesitance to schedule any morning appointments. They know I'm sure, I just don't want to talk about it there yet.

5. I am getting waves of nausea this morning. I hate feeling nauseous but am also realizing panic about it doesn't help...

6. H and I have a découpage project we're going to do this weekend! We are also trying to resist the urge to découpage all our random pieces of furniture....

7. We bought a pretty little deacon's bench for our new place last weekend, I love it and can't wait to store our hats and mitts in there!

8. H just asked me if I am "TTTing about how much I love her", well I am now! Oh yeah - I love her, a lot!

9. I have an interview for volunteer counselling this morning at the LGBTQ community centre. I am looking forward to it.

10. Is it really only Tuesday? Anyone else feel like it should be at least Thursday?

GoaliesWife123 · August 2013

I'm up early for work, too, so here goes:

1. I miss my DW. She has been working since yesterday at 6am and won't be home until 9am tomorrow morning. 72 hour shifts are NOT fun.

2. We're very sad that we have to move on to the next cycle for our ttc journey. We really, really thought I was pregnant. I can't think of any reason for the symptoms that I was experiencing, but then again, ttc can mess with your head.

3. As a result of our disappointment, we are planning on getting away in the camper and backpacking for a few days. The woods always offer a sense of peace and rejuvenation and I MISS it.

4. The weather has turned back into summer here. I hate it. I want fall.

5. Work has been stressful. I received an e-mail from one of the many attorneys I am working with and he needs me to complete a huge job by midnight tonight. In that same e-mail he stated that he wasn't happy with the last project I completed. I was so angry. He never specified what he wanted for the last project, and I am not a mind-reader, so I did my best. The thing is, 99% of the attorneys that I work with are thrilled with my progress and work. He is literally the only one who has complained. Ugh.

6. I have to go to Court to represent my brother for his child support case tomorrow. I'm not thrilled. I may be an attorney, but believe it or not, I HATE going to Court.

7. I really wish I had the ability to go back to school to become a Counselor.

8. I'm really hoping that the bloating goes away soon. I'm cd 2 today and I have been bloated since we inseminated last cycle...

9. I can't wait to see my acupuncturist tomorrow. I need the stress relief. I know she will be sad that we are on a new cycle, but I also know she will be excited to help us try again.

10. I'm so thankful for this board.

GoaliesWife123 · August 2013

Manada said:

2. We were at the clinic at 7:11 this morning and found that my 19mm follicle grew to 23mm overnight. We are currently at breakfast and waiting for bloods to confirm LH levels this morning before we do a TDI.

This is great news!

ATXmommas · August 2013

1. Still drinking coffee in bed. It's LBJ's birthday - which means it is a state holiday for state employees - which means it is a skeleton crew today - which means I'm staying home today.

2. #1 is especially good as yesterday was an especially stressful day at work.

3. Today marks a year since we lost our first son. Maybe a separate post on that later.

4. Exciting plans today - going to DMV to change name on DL and then going to a laundromat to wash our comforter. I may even clean out a closet too.

5. Have I mentioned how excited that my mom is coming to visit this week? She'll be here Thursday-Wednesday. I HATE living so far away from my mother.

6. Z's mom is coming this weekend too. She's staying for about 10 days or so. I love Z's mom, but these long visits are a bit much for me. She's stays with us, which is fine, but we live in a 1000 sq ft condo, so we don't have much space. But, I'm happy she will be here.

7. Z's tri that she has been training for is on Labor Day. Last race before baby. I'm itching to get back to running after baby is here. I wish I were one of those women who felt comfortable running throughout pregnancy.

8. So, my best friend who got engaged a couple of weeks ago decided to get married on January 11th. Which means I have a wedding shower to plan this fall before the baby is born. I've already spent a lot of time researching venues, and I think I found a good place. Now, I get to stress about finding a dress (that I can't try on) and fitting into it 6/7 weeks post-partum. I'm really happy for her and happy to be part of her day - just not the best timing for me!

9. On the other hand, we will get to find a cute, spunky outfit for our little man to wear on her big day.

10. Today is a strange day (see #3). Feeling happy and sad as I reflect on this past year. Glad I have a day to myself.

Happy Tuesday, folks.

GoaliesWife123 · August 2013

ATXmommas said:

3. Today marks a year since we lost our first son. Maybe a separate post on that later.

10. Today is a strange day (see #3). Feeling happy and sad as I reflect on this past year. Glad I have a day to myself.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope that you and your dp can find some peace today.

ball.and.chain · August 2013

GoaliesWife123 said:

Manada said:

2. We were at the clinic at 7:11 this morning and found that my 19mm follicle grew to 23mm overnight. We are currently at breakfast and waiting for bloods to confirm LH levels this morning before we do a TDI.

This is great news!

Ditto! GL Manada and healz!

ball.and.chain · August 2013

GoaliesWife123 said:

ATXmommas said:

3. Today marks a year since we lost our first son. Maybe a separate post on that later.

10. Today is a strange day (see #3). Feeling happy and sad as I reflect on this past year. Glad I have a day to myself.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope that you and your dp can find some peace today.

GW is just taking the words out of my mouth this morning. Thinking of you, ATXMommas. All of these milestones are so hard. I've passed one EDD but haven't passed a loss date yet -- it will happen in December, and I really hope that, like you, I'm pregnant with a healthy bean at that point! Take care of yourself and Z today.

2MamazInSeattle · August 2013

ball.and.chain said:

GoaliesWife123 said:

ATXmommas said:

3. Today marks a year since we lost our first son. Maybe a separate post on that later.

10. Today is a strange day (see #3). Feeling happy and sad as I reflect on this past year. Glad I have a day to myself.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope that you and your dp can find some peace today.

GW is just taking the words out of my mouth this morning. Thinking of you, ATXMommas. All of these milestones are so hard. I've passed one EDD but haven't passed a loss date yet -- it will happen in December, and I really hope that, like you, I'm pregnant with a healthy bean at that point! Take care of yourself and Z today.

I'll third that. I cannot imagine how hard it was to have to TFMR - I remember going in for my D&E at 17 weeks and thinking in some twisted way, I was lucky he just passed on his own and we didn't have to decide. I have another friend who did the same as you, with T18, and it is brutal and heart-wrenching to think about. It's a hard week around our house too, our son's EDD was Thursday - so yucks around here too. Hang in there, and I feel for you in the biggest way. AND, along with @ball.and.chain, I am so glad you are truckin' alone with a healthy LO in there. Not that it negates your first baby, but it is a positive place to focus in light of your sadness. xx

2MamazInSeattle · August 2013

ball.and.chain said:

GoaliesWife123 said:

Manada said:

2. We were at the clinic at 7:11 this morning and found that my 19mm follicle grew to 23mm overnight. We are currently at breakfast and waiting for bloods to confirm LH levels this morning before we do a TDI.

This is great news!

Ditto! GL Manada and healz!

Manada of the gigantic follie! I was trying to visualize that follie growing big and fast when I read your last post - though I lack magic powers so I'm glad to hear the drugs did the trick! Everything crossed for you both, even though I know this is a bit of a hail mary/why not kinda thing, what if it worked?!?!?!!

xx Thinking of you both!!

2MamazInSeattle · August 2013

I have 11 minutes until my 7 a.m. meeting....let's see what I can do!

1. Thinking of so many of you - the TTC check-in had half the world in the TWW! Or getting close to IUI, etc. so lots of hopes and hugs.

2. Also hugs to @ball.and.chain and her broken foot. Seriously. I am bummed for you because I know you've been on the healthy train, and nothing like injury/pain to set you back. Hang in there!

3. I have my suppression check at 8 a.m. Wand me, obi wan. Ok that was gross. Sorry.

4. I am taking Thursday and Friday off. Thursday was our due date for our loss baby, and well, if you take off Thursday, why wouldn't you take off Friday? Esp. before a holiday weekend....

5. Additionally, J is opening her 3rd coffeeshop over the weekend so I am helping her - small business is such hard work. I am in awe of her - I just go to work for da'man, you know? I work hard, sure, but she is responsible for 24+ people's jobs/livelihoods if she effs up her businesses. Anyhow, she's awesome, and though I see her being a little nervous, she's got this.

6. This shop is weird though, as it's inside a new indoor tennis facility. Turns out, if you play tennis outside in Seattle, you have 2-3 months a year to enjoy your sport. This is only the 2nd facility in the city! She's adding a full-on smoothie bar to appeal to the sporto's, along with a few 'snack bar' type items since there are kids leagues.

7. Maybe I'll try tennis. We get free memberships fwiw.

8. It's raining in Seattle! Second day straight and it has been MONTHs. I drove into work yesterday and there were like 4 accident alerts; because - little secret - people in Seattle cannot drive in the rain. I know, right?

9. I am trying out the Acupuncturist who works within my IVF clinic. My regular one is on vacation the week before my transfer. I'm not sure how I feel about it, I'm rather attached to mine and I have gotten pregnant twice with her. BUT, I cannot *not* do acupuncture for a cycle - so today I see the new one at 5.

10. We went for sushi and sake last night - I wanted to get that in before transfer, because, you know, I'm hoping to be pregnant and off limits for the next 9-10 months!!!

Phew. 1 minute to my meeting! Yay!

healz413 · August 2013

1. Despite the giant folkie, M's LH is only at 23 which suggests she is still surging. We will IUI tmrw morning.

2. We had already picked up the trigger shot when we thought we'd be triggering tonight for a thurs IUI, so the RE had us trigger this morning too to make sure that M really does ovulate tomorrow.

3. I actually asked M if she was writing about how much I love her not how much she loves me.

4. I loved being up while the sun was rising this morning and the day was still hazy.

5. I do not like how tired I feel now.

6. Hugs and love to ATX (edited to add: and 2mamaz!--saw your TTT after I posted)

7. Having had a broken foot twice, I can very much empathize with B&C. Crutches are misery-inducing.

8. I thought I lost the first 5 point of my TTT and was pissed. But my phone had just logged me out (who knows why) and when I logged back in, they were there in an open draft msg. Thank goodness! I hate starting over.

9.. I've been telling myself I'm going to lose weight and get in better shape before my baseball tournament in Nov and our IVF after that. But I haven't started doing anything about that. I should probably start.

10. On that note, I'm gonna take the dog and try to go for a walk/jog around the neighborhood before I start my dissertation work for the day.

ball.and.chain · August 2013

Let's see how much progress I can make on my own TTT.

1. Working from home again this morning. I'm planning to start going back to the office tomorrow. Found out I can park in my building for $165/week, which is actually not as expensive as I thought it would be. So I'll do that for a week and then reevaluate.
2. Orthopedist in the afternoon. Please, please give me a walking cast -- or something to increase mobility!
3. We borrowed a plastic chair from my dad and put it in the shower -- SO much easier. I am clean and shaved my legs -- I feel like a million bucks!

4. I need to schedule a mammogram. After that I'd really like to be done with all medical attention for the year OTHER than a FET and a pregnancy.
5. My wife has been awesome at taking care of me and taking care of everything (cooking, cleaning, laundry, kitty duty, errands) herself. I feel bad constantly asking her to do things or get things for me, but she pointed out that I have spent the last two years going through fertility treatments, miscarriages, and will still go through (hopefully) at least one pregnancy and birth so that we can have kids, and the least she can do is take care of me. She told me to get used to it because I'll want/need help when I'm hugely pregnant or on bed rest or recovering from a c-section. Point taken.
6. She is out golfing right now with my dad and I do wish she was home so I could ask for stuff! Think the cat will bring me my toothbrush?
7. I still have a bad taste in my mouth from watching Miley Cyrus at the VMAs. I should never have gone looking for the video but I wanted to see what people were talking about.
8. I'm sending extra hugs to @2MamazinSeattle this week.
9. I need to be careful what I eat since I can't exercise, but all I want is a pastry.
10. I should definitely be working.

ball.and.chain · August 2013

GoaliesWife123 said:

2. We're very sad that we have to move on to the next cycle for our ttc journey. We really, really thought I was pregnant. I can't think of any reason for the symptoms that I was experiencing, but then again, ttc can mess with your head.

SO many women get phantom symptoms when they are TTC. I somehow thought I wouldn't -- like I was too smart, or too level-headed, or too cynical or something. But of course I was wrong. The first cycle always messes with your head the most, too. You're just listening to your body SO HARD and so hopefully. I don't think we necessarily invent things that aren't there, but I think there are a lot of things that can mimic pregnancy symptoms -- from PMS to gas pains to viruses -- and it's hard not to put them all together when you're hoping for success. FWIW, I didn't really have symptoms prior to either of my + HPTs. I usually go by the "if you're pregnant enough for symptoms, you're pregnant enough for a positive test" rule...though of course everyone reacts a little differently to hormones. GL this cycle!

ball.and.chain · August 2013

2MamazInSeattle said:
3. I have my suppression check at 8 a.m. Wand me, obi wan. Ok that was gross. Sorry.

Hee!

GoaliesWife123 · August 2013

Thanks @Ball.And.Chain!!

doodah1013 · August 2013

1. Thinking of everyone who has experienced losses, and those who continue to struggle with TTC. I am so glad we have a place to be In community and seek support.
2. I am off work all this week as a post summer gift for working 80 hours a week during summer camp. I can't really call it a vacation, because realistically, I am just doing all the housework I got behind on over the summer.
3. A and I were pursuing purchasing a home, and were in the contract stage when our financing fell through. At first it felt like another failed attempt at acquiring the life we want (like our 6 unsuccessful IUIs.). Then we came to a really good place with where we are. We are tired of being victims (between our bumpy TTC journey, A losing her job, and he house falling through we had begun to feel like nothing was ever going to go right.). We decided that we were just going to keep going and being grateful for the things we do have. It has felt like a real relief.
4. We are currently 6dpiui. I strongly prefer the TWW as opposed to be waiting to be in the TWW. At least during the TWW there is hope! Maybe this will be our cycle, and maybe not.
5. I ran a quarter marathon (which isn't a real distance, i know) on Sunday. It was a great race! I ran so much faster than usual that A wasn't even paying attention when I crossed the finish line.
6. After losing the house contract we decided to nest in our rental home. We have been rearranging furniture and giving everything a new feel. It feels like a fresh start.
7. We are getting large poster prints of our four favorite places in the world for our bedroom wall. I think it will be nice to wake up and see all of our special spots!
8. I want to find time to do yoga. I meditate a lot, and keep thinking about doing yoga and haven't gotten around to it.
9. 17 days till beach vacation!
10. Gotta go buy curtains and paint for the re-design of our guest room!

lbugher · August 2013

@GoaliesWife123 - I think I'm experiencing phantom symptoms, too. I'm now 5 dpiui and I'm convinced my uterus feels different and that my boobs hurt more than normal. Logically I know this cycle is unlikely to take because 1) it's my first 2) the cryo tank was technically expired the morning of my iui 3) my follicles were only 9 mm three days before my iui and 4) my OPKs kept giving me the wonkiest results so I have no idea when/if I ovulate. I really, really, really want it to work of course, but... given the odds at 20% per shot there's an 80% chance I won't be pregnant this cycle.

We'll have many more months to try. Hang in there, enjoy a break from TTCing with a few beers (God knows I want one) and hold on to hope for the next one!

GoaliesWife123 · August 2013

@lbugher I feel for you! I hope that you are in the 20% this cycle!

GoaliesWife123 · August 2013

doodah1013 said:
6. After losing the house contract we decided to nest in our rental home. We have been rearranging furniture and giving everything a new feel. It feels like a fresh start. 7. We are getting large poster prints of our four favorite places in the world for our bedroom wall. I think it will be nice to wake up and see all of our special spots!

DW and I just did the same thing with our rental. We love it here, and even though it isn't "ours", we have completely made it our own over the last 3 years. We have spent a small fortune at Ikea to transform the kitchen, living room and our bedroom into the zen spaces we needed and it turned out so well. Have fun and enjoy this time! I know it is cliche, but I am a very strong believer in "everything happens for a reason"!

Also, congrats on your run time!

healz413 · August 2013

healz413 said:

9.. I've been telling myself I'm going to lose weight and get in better shape before my baseball tournament in Nov and our IVF after that. But I haven't started doing anything about that. I should probably start. 10. On that note, I'm gonna take the dog and try to go for a walk/jog around the neighborhood before I start my dissertation work for the day.

So I went for a long walk with the dog. I decided that a long walk was a better fitness choice and more sustainable for me at this point than a shorter jog/walk session. I decided to head down the big hill to the trails along the river (yes, this is in the middle of Toronto!) for the walk. I discovered a shortcut to the place along the river that I can let the dog offleash, so I decided to try it. First, I had to walk on a blank of wood crossing an approximately 4 foot drop. I wasn't sure it would hold my weight, but there was a tree branch above that I held on to. Then I had to walk along the steep river bank, while using a chain link fence to hold myself up. The bank was too muddy, though, so I fell twice (ridiculously large photographic evidence below). It was an amusing adventure, but I probably won't be trying the short cut again. That said, the 75 minute loop that I did this morning was great, and if I cut out one part of it, I should be able to add in the offleash part even without the shortcut.

trisholio · August 2013

2MamazInSeattle-I love your sense of humor "3. I have my suppression check at 8 a.m. Wand me, obi wan. Ok that was gross. Sorry."

ball.and.chain-i am sure you feel like a whole new person being able to shower and shave your legs :-) Try and get a sling bag or backpack and put things you would use or want in there. Like snacks, you can carry bottles of water or drinks in there or even little things you use all the time but don't usually think of getting up to get. It will make your life easier.

1. We are still in the TWW-we are 9dpi and we still have 5 days until we can test, ugh!!

2. I had a nice heart to heart with my sister this morning about different things including TTC and she is finally starting to get excited for us.

3. My DW had a dr appointment today for some issues she has been having. I am relieved to hear there could be a solution and end in sight.

4. Because of #3 my DW took the rest of the day off work and now I am sad that I have to go work tonight :-(

5. We got 7 pregnancy books this weekend for $2 a piece. I love good bargains!

6. We finally got all of our roommates stuff out of our garage about a month ago, you would never know because our garage is a mess and full again. Ugh, I think we need to rearrange our spare room and our garage again.

7. It doesn't help during the TTC process that we already have tons of baby stuff in our house. I babysit infants on a semi-regular basis and we are still preparing for foster children. So I am constantly surrounded by baby stuff. I just want my own bundle of joy so all the clutter is worth it!

8. We had a picnic with a lovely couple off this board on Sunday. I love meeting new people, especially ones we can relate so much to during this process.

9. It is interesting to see our shift of friends over the last 4 years since I "came out" and DW and I got together. We are lucky to have a handful of genuine friends (some gay and some straight) instead of a huge group of acquaintances.

10. I swear I am having pregnancy symptoms. I am starving all the time, having weird twinges/crampings and I have become super affectionate and lovey. My DW loves the last one the most :-)

Have a wonderful day ladies!!!

KH826 · August 2013

1. This has been a crazy work day, and I have limited time for TTT. I want to write individual responses to so many of you, but I do not have time right now, and not sure when I will!

2. I have 9 minutes before my next meeting and I aim to finish my TTT and run to the bathroom in that time - ready, go!

3. Yesterday was our 1 year wedding anniversary.

4. We celebrated #3 with taking the afternoon off from work and buying my wife a new car.

5. We are now the proud owners of a 2010 Dodge Journey. In shiny black. Has lots of room in the back seat to comfortably accomodate 2 car seats, and the back end has nots of room for a stroller and other gear. That was one of the main criteria. If we hadn't just spent over $17k in the last 7 months on fertility treatments, I would have liked to get my wife a nicer car... but, she seems to love this one and it is much newer and in really great shape, and will be a great family starter car. So we will take it!

6. AF is here. Yesterday was CD1 actually. Happy Anniversary to me LOL - Hoping this is my last AF for a really long time. Oh my goodness, that would be amazing.

7. I am so excited to be @2mamaz's cycle buddy! And I am hopeful that @ball.and.chain will be joining us on a 28 day delay (hopefully without the crutches!)

8. Pumpkin coffee is back at Dunkin!

9. I am looking forward to a long weekend. We are staying home on Labor Day and waiting for our new sleeper sofa from Ikea to be delivered. I am excited!

10. Well, I didn't make it to the bathroom, but I finished my TTT before my meeting. Yay! Happy Tuesday friends!

songbird31 · August 2013

Wow. I feel like there are a lot of significant ttts today!
My thoughts are certainly with ATX and 2Mamaz this week and H and Manada! Great news on that awesome follie!!!! I've got my fingers crossed for everyone in the tww too!

1. U/s and internal check tomorrow morning. We'll see if either of those change birth plans in any way.

2. Being on modified bed rest for 3 weeks and also basically being alone with S traveling has taken a toll on the house. The mess has officially drive me crazy.

3. After I ttt, I'm going to make one of my famous lists to think about what I think I can actually accomplish today as far as things around the house

4. I miss S. only 2 more days

5. I'm already counting down to having Monday off from work.

6. Summer evening tv is seriously the worst. And during the day tv is also terrible I've learned.

7. I've had some "interesting" physical feelings from being pregnant especially yesterday. S made me call a friend to ensure that I wasn't going into labor. I think she's nervous bc she's SO far away. As I suspected, I think it's just the baby moving down.

8. Last night S called me from a Carter's store in Seattle (we don't have them here) and proceeded to tell me about and send pictures of baby clothes. I told her she could get two outfits. She spent over 100 dollars.... Lol. I can't stop her. Hahaha!

9. I think I may take a 20 minute nap. I am super tired!

10. I have got to get my car cleaned either today or tomorrow! I just want it clean before the car seat gets installed.

lbugher · August 2013

Wish I could respond more individually to these posts but alas, my time is limited as well. I need a cold beverage which I plan to grab after this!

1) Crazy week is over and I'm happily getting back into the routine with the kids back at school. They're an energetic and eager bunch. I think it's going to be a great year

2) I'm 5 days past IUI. I had some cramping the first few days but it's subsided. I am unhappy that I have to wait another 10 days to test but at the same time I'm relieved to not have to track, run to doctor's appointments, and worry about when I ovulate. I'm enjoying the peace, if that makes sense.

3) I talked to my mom last night and she asked me all kinds of hilarious questions. I'm glad she's supportive but I think she's been out of the baby-making game long enough that her info is seriously outdated. My favorite question: "So since you're over 30 are they going to do the Down's Syndrome test? You know, the one where they extract fluid from your uterus and test it for the chromosomes? You know since you waited so long the risk is increased so you really need to make sure you get that checked!" Okay, I'm 31. For some reason my mom thinks I'm entering a geriatric pregnancy. Sigh. Also, from my understanding we ALL do the screening where they measure the baby in utero? You don't really do the fluid test unless there's a *real* risk...

4) I'm looking forward to the weekend already. I have several fun things planned! Casino, movie night with friends, visiting my favorite gay boy from San Francisco, and seeing my parents. Good times all around Oh, and Monday off work!

5) My office is a serious mess. I need to do something about it soon.

6) I want to be pregnant. I need to stop thinking about it because I'm starting to obsess.

7) I woke up at 5:15 am - I don't usually get up until 8:20 am. I'm very tired now.

8) I have to go home and cook after this, and I don't particularly feel like cooking. I'd love a big bowl of mushroom ravioli, but I think I'm grilling out tonight. Bleh.

9) I really enjoyed all the snark surrounding Miley Cyrus' performance and all the funny pictures/articles that followed in the aftermath. Also, I loved the gay marriage shout-outs at the VMA. Warmed my little heart.

10) I've got to get some stuff done. It's already 4:30 and I still had some things I needed to accomplish. I'm off!

irandaann03 · August 2013

1. I dPont think I've done one of these and I'm fairly new so thought I'd give it a try and open up communication more :-)
2. I'm uber excited we got a bfp on Sunday!
3. I'm frustrated my d obgyn doesn't want to see me until im 8-10 wks. I have pcos so im already freaking out.
4. I'm stressing about finding a new house.
5.my dogs need to go to doggy manners school.
6. I'm 4 weeks and still crackling with sf type backache so that had me worrying.
7. I need to do yoga tonight so I will chill out a little, lol.
8. I can't wait to be off work and be home!
9. 3 day weekend!!!! woohoo!!!!
10. im really grateful I found this board :-)

StacyLH24 · August 2013

1. I drive a lot for my job, for home visits, and today I drove about 70 miles for nothing. Neither person was home. One of them I called this morning to schedule to see this afternoon. Now I'm going to have to go back out again for both.

2. I came home to find that one of the dogs has successfully ruined a bit of the carpet in front of the main door to the house.

3. Because of #2, I am hoping that maybe we could rip the carpet up and install wood flooring at least in the living room.

4. I feel like there is never enough time to do all of the things we want to do plus the things we need to do. Usually C and I end up doing the things we want to do, and as a result, things around the house get put off. Tonight we are staying home and getting stuff done.

5. I'm 8dpiui and all I can think about is finding out if I'm pregnant or not. I don't think I'm obsessing, it is just always in the back of my mind.

6. A friend of mine always starts testing at 10dpiui. I want to and don't want to at the same time. I think we will be better off emotionally if we just wait, but neither of us have a huge amount of patience...

7. This is only our first cycle and I can see how emotionally trying it can be.

8. I always thought that if IUI didn't work, we would move on to adoption and that IVF wouldn't be an option for us - mainly due to the cost (though I have no idea what my insurance might cover). Now that we are actually trying, if it doesn't work in the first three cycles, I think I'm going to advocate for IVF if possible. I was always on the fence about having kids before. Now I'm over the fence and running! I definitely want to create a family with C and I would like to be pregnant.

9. If we had the money, and I knew what to buy, I think I would go and get wood flooring right now and start tonight on the living room. I have the sudden urge to clean and rearrange.

10. Instead of starting on the living room, I'm going to start in the kitchen and get some things done. The kitchen table, though small, seems to be where everything lands!

Afterlater · August 2013

1. I don't have much time to complete this, seems like there is a few of us like that today but this is my TTT

2. We had our first ultrasound yesterday at 6w5d that was an amazing experience and I can't wait until our little looks a little less than a tadpole/ gummy bear

3. Our next appointment is with an OB and not the RE which makes me very excited

4. My DW was hoping for twins, we want two LOs but not sure if she could handle my mood swings a 2nd time haha we only saw one LO

5. After the ultrasound I made an appointment with what I thought was supposed to be a family doctor instead the lady who scheduled my appointment made it for Trauma/infectious disease

6. I had a tiny irritated skin tag cut off in the trauma department I opted of numbing agents because I already felt like a baby for being in trauma for a skin tag. My bandaid was bright pink. I told DW it was a sign hehe

7. I'm jealous of the partners that both post on the board, I wish I could get K to read and comment. Maybe one day she will try.

8. I have still only mobile bumped so I am anxious to see everyone's signature

9. I had a friend post on Facebook that she was pregnant they day she got her beta results back. She miscarried a few weeks later. I'm not sure i ever want to announce our pregnancy because I don't want to have to ever untell people if god forbid something happens!

10. I wish I was craving healthier foods. All I want is peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and mashed potatoes

ball.and.chain · August 2013

irandaann03 said:
3. I'm frustrated my d obgyn doesn't want to see me until im 8-10 wks. I have pcos so im already freaking out.

Congrats on your BFP! 8-10w is normal for a first OB appointment. It's stressful to wait but you will get there!

Greysmom13 · August 2013

My turn my turn!!

1. Today is my Friday, and I don't have to be back to work until next Wednesday. That is a very good thing!

2. I'm going to my mothers on Saturday to spend the last half of my week off with her. She wants to see my newly popped belly.

3. I was hoping over 100 degree weather was over....I was wrong...Come on October!!

4. Since getting my car fixed last week, it feels like a whole new car, for the better!! Yay for paid off cars!

5. I bought a cute three piece from Carter's this week. I have been trying to not just buy newborn stuff because I know that some babies are born and don't fit newborn at all, and I want my little guy to wear the cute things I am buying for a bit.

6. Thanks to ATX for the baby book mention on amazon! I love that baby book and am going to get that book along with a book that goes with it that has a page for newborn footprints

7. It's crazy how my sleep has changed. I used to sleep through the night no problem, but I always wake up around 5ish, and seeing as how I work second shift, and get home from work at midnight exhausted, it is driving me crazy!!

8. I have started walking while at work, trying to get more exercise seeing as how I feel really good. I walk about a mile every day, and I really enjoy it.

9. I am thankful everyday for the little guy growing inside of me, and for this journey. It is really amazing where life leads you, and how you go down paths that a short time prior you never imagined.

10. I love this board, and am thankful for you all.

Jazibel · August 2013

1. Thinking of everyone who has had a loss and special day to remember.

2. Sitting in the living room watching Chopped (a cooking show) with EV. Our baby and our friends baby are asleep down the hall, our friends went out to a ball game.

3. Life is pretty up in the air. We are staying with friends for the next few weeks (at their father's home). We're debating how long we want to go back to Roatan and when to permanently move back to CA, find jobs, a home and settle down here. Our house in CA is rented out and we're not likely moving back there despite loving the town we lived in. We'll be closer to work for EV if we live near San Francisco. Sigh.... Some days I feel so anxious.

4. Loving when I remember being pregnant - it feels like a surprise.

5. We told my brother-in-law we were pregnant (since they were going to host us in their guest cottage for our next ICI cycle). He and his wife have been TTC for 18+ months so we were trying to be sensitive to their feelings about telling them. Needless to say our news wasn't warmly received. We may try to avoid telling our sister-in-law for a while (per his recommendation). We'll see. I keep praying they will get a BFP really soon.

6. Baby K is walking all around, amazing us everyday with a new skills. I loooooove loooooove looooove being his mom.

7. Today we went out to breakfast with our buddies, went on a long walk, played at a local park. Both K and I took a late morning nap, and then back to a different park with a water feature. A quick trip to Costco rounded out the day.

8. I've been sleeping a lot, going to be early and taking at least 1 nap a day. How can something so tiny make me so tired??

9. Felt dizzy and nauseous this morning at breakfast and couldn't have been happier.

10. I've tried several times to update my ticker to no avail :-(

Wishing all IUI's and IVFs good luck in the coming days/weeks!!

ATXmommas · August 2013

All - thanks for thinking of us today. I had most of the day to myself, which was very nice. Bama and I met Z at one of the dog parks after she was done with work and ended up at Trailer Food Tuesday - an event that occurs the last Tuesday of every month where a bunch of food trailers around town convene on the terrace of one of the event centers. There's live music, good food, and lots of people. It was a perfect, impromptu date night with my little family.

@2MamazinSeattle - Big hugs to you this week. Hoping you and J find some peace. Glad you are taking some time off.

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