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KMW08 · January 2014

The January Snowflakes check-in is for anybody who has an EDD or a Loss in January of any year. Feel free to join in by introducing yourself and telling us your EDD or loss date. I will be posting this check-in on Tuesdays.

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Tuesday January 7, 2014

Hi ladies! Hope everybody has been doing well, or as well to be expected. Anything new to share?

Big big hugs to @Eliz77 . I'm so very sorry to welcome you back here.

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LSS ☆☆ 1/04/13 @Poppy715 ♥Addie♥ ☆☆ (((hugs))) I hope you and yh have been staying strong this past week. You've been on my mind.

EDD ☆☆ 1/03/14 @carlsonbaby2014☆☆ Sorry for CD1 love. %#$@^%#^@&!! *stomps feet, kicking objects* (((hugs)))

EDD ☆☆ 1/04/14 @kalynn12 ☆☆ I'm glad you had a nice date with your hubby for your edd (((hugs))). You had a short cycle, any guesses why it was so much shorter -- has this happened to you before?

EDD ☆☆ 1/08/14 @taberbtb ☆☆ (((hugs))) for tomorrow. Stalking from the CT thread, you eat all the damn donuts & whatever else you want the next few days, ok? I approve of it.

LSS ☆☆ 1/08/14 @SharkFarts ☆☆ Welcome!

EDD ☆☆ 1/14/14 @Eliz77☆☆ (((Hugs))). There just aren't words. I'm here, anytime.

EDD ☆☆ 1/14/14 @Irons633 ♥Olivia♥ ☆☆ YAY for a great interview and a good appointment! I'm sooo glad nothing major was found. I too have MTHFR (hetero A1298C). I was advised to take a baby aspirin daily for the rest of my life and to add extra folic acid -- so I'm in that boat too. From your post last week, don't ever believe that there's anything you could do to still be pg, it is NOT your fault. Also, not to be a downer, but most RE's really don't have any belief in MTHFR being a huge concern. The whole baby aspirin and folic acid is more of a "it cant hurt and it MIGHT help" plan of action. (((hugs)))

EDD ☆☆ 1/15/14 @neptunebljc ☆☆ Welcome!

EDD ☆☆ 1/16/14 @KMW08 ☆☆ HI!!!

EDD ☆☆ 1/17/14 @SpitFire23 ☆☆ We've been missing you, hope everything has been well with you.

EDD ☆☆ 1/24/14 @sunnydaysarehere ☆☆ We've also been missing you & also hope everything has been well with you.

EDD ☆☆ 1/27/14 @BethKate2 ☆☆ 4DPO with decent timing, as always FX for you love! What's new with you? (((hugs)))

EDD ☆☆ 1/29/14 @E&B0811 ☆☆ (((hugs))) Hope you're doing well. Hope this cycle is somewhat normal for you so AF can get here promptly and you can get your hsg.

BethKate2 · January 2014

☆☆ 1/27/14 @BethKate2 ☆☆ 4DPO with decent timing, as always FX for you love! What's new with you? (((hugs)))

Thanks! I've got my fingers crossed too. I was really hoping to have sex on O day, but that didn't work out. The H tired himself out the days before, which I was afraid would happen. We still had decent timing, though.

Nothing new around these parts. Getting back into a work routine after two weeks off has been nice. Getting up in the morning is a bit rough, but I'm happy to be back to being busy all day.

@Eliz77, I'm so sorry. ((hugs))

Eliz77 · January 2014

☆☆ 1/13/14 @Eliz77 ☆☆ (((Hugs))). There just aren't words. I'm here, anytime.

Thank you. It really does mean a lot to have your support, and the support of this community. As hard as it is to be back here, I am glad to rejoin this check in. I know this month is going to be a hard one for all of us. I just noticed my EDD is listed as 1/13 and to be honest, not sure if it was the 13th or 14th! I had a D&C on one of those dates so the NP picked the other date as my EDD, but I forget which was which…Actually, pretty sure my D&C was the 14th because my dog had his tarsal fusion surgery on the 13th now that I think of it…not that it matters, both were sad days last year and once again this year!

I am just rambling…a bottle of wine will do that…

It is insane how much can happen in a year and yet you can find yourself in the same place. A year ago, I never could've fathom that would be how the year would go. Kinda makes me scared what the next year may bring, but my resolution was to be more optimistic/positive (as per my husband's "suggestion"…) so I am trying very hard!

@BethKate2 Thanks for the hugs, and GOOD LUCK to you!!!

BethKate2 · January 2014

Eliz77 said:

It is insane how much can happen in a year and yet you can find yourself in the same place. A year ago, I never could've fathom that would be how the year would go. Kinda makes me scared what the next year may bring, but my resolution was to be more optimistic/positive (as per my husband's "suggestion"…) so I am trying very hard!

@BethKate2 Thanks for the hugs, and GOOD LUCK to you!!!

@Eliz77, thanks!

I hear ya with the bolded. A year ago I was whining that we had been TTC for 6 months because I never expected it would take that long. Little did I know.,,

KMW08 · January 2014

☆☆ 1/27/14 @BethKate2 ☆☆ 4DPO with decent timing, as always FX for you love! What's new with you? (((hugs)))
Thanks! I've got my fingers crossed too. I was really hoping to have sex on O day, but that didn't work out. The H tired himself out the days before, which I was afraid would happen. We still had decent timing, though.
Nothing new around these parts. Getting back into a work routine after two weeks off has been nice. Getting up in the morning is a bit rough, but I'm happy to be back to being busy all day.

I hope getting up in the mornings starts to get a bit easier for you, that is the worst part about a prolonged break! Heck, after 3 days off in a row for me I have a hard time with that, so two weeks would be terrible for me haha!! Boo for yh wearing himself out the days before O, but still with great timing nonetheless. FX FX FX!

KMW08 · January 2014

Eliz77 said:

☆☆ 1/13/14 @Eliz77 ☆☆ (((Hugs))). There just aren't words. I'm here, anytime.

Thank you. It really does mean a lot to have your support, and the support of this community. As hard as it is to be back here, I am glad to rejoin this check in. I know this month is going to be a hard one for all of us. I just noticed my EDD is listed as 1/13 and to be honest, not sure if it was the 13th or 14th! I had a D&C on one of those dates so the NP picked the other date as my EDD, but I forget which was which…Actually, pretty sure my D&C was the 14th because my dog had his tarsal fusion surgery on the 13th now that I think of it…not that it matters, both were sad days last year and once again this year!

I am just rambling…a bottle of wine will do that…

It is insane how much can happen in a year and yet you can find yourself in the same place. A year ago, I never could've fathom that would be how the year would go. Kinda makes me scared what the next year may bring, but my resolution was to be more optimistic/positive (as per my husband's "suggestion"…) so I am trying very hard!

Typo on my part, got it changed to the 14th (you have 14th listed in your sig)-- thanks for noticing

It is weird to look at things in perspective of a timeframe like a year. So much for being positive, right? I think it makes it harder to be positive with all of this when the last year has been so rough. You will get there, being more positive just takes time. I'm mostly positive, but I still have days/moments/weeks where I'm pretty negative. (((hugs)))

Eliz77 · January 2014

No worries KMW! I bet the NP did change the date to the 13th and that is what I told you originally.

Normally, I'm not really pessimistic or optimistic. I tend to be realistic and rely on my gut instinct which bothers H a lot! I think my other resolution is going to be taking things week to week and not get ahead of myself like,"This year is awful!" and hopefully that will keep me sane!

E&B0811 · January 2014

@kmw08 - I saw your TP. UGH!! So annoying. Why must the KTFU-ers travel in packs?!!

@eliz77 - I'm so sorry you are back. The boomerang is so hard. If you have to be back, though, at least you can be with the dopest checkin

((((((hugs))))))

@bethkate2 - fx for you!!

As for me, I'm ok. I am feeling less frantic and despondent after meeting with el shrinko. As I mentioned (I think) she is an AL mama and specializes in post partem depression and rpl related grief. It was such a validating and normalizing session. I'll continue to meet with her monthly. Next appointment is day after my EDD. Otherwise, all is quiet on the ute front. According to my OPKs I have Od just about on schedule and am 2dpo today. After back to back CPs, though, I'm not sure if my LP will change. I am hoping not and AF will show as planned on or about 1/18. Just in time for cd3 bw and a sgh before my EDD. FX that AF shows! (Weird).

Anyhow, ((((hugs)))) ladies. I'm so grateful for our rag tag group of mamas.

taberbtb · January 2014

Hi ladies! Thanks for the extra hugs @KMW08. I am hoping to only be working a half day tomorrow, and maybe spend the afternoon on the couch hanging with my furbaby. She always comforts me

As far as my LP this cycle I just can't believe how much my hormones are affecting me. I definitely did eat a donut last night after dinner and am thinking about making myself something chocolatey and delicious for H and I to share after dinner tomorrow.
@E&B0811 - I have said this before but will say it again, I am so glad talking to someone is helping you. Sounds like she has the background to understand it all. Nothing worse than talking to someone who "understands".
@Eliz77 - I am so sorry to see you back ((hugs)). Looking back it's hard to believe how much can happen/change in a year. Getting positive is not nearly as difficult as staying positive.
@BethKate2 - Seems like the longer we have off, the harder it is to go back. Did you get any extra days off due to the storm (did it affect where you live?)

E&B0811 · January 2014

@taterbtb - I knew I was missing something in my reply. I'm sorry. Lots of love to you tomorrow. (((hugs)))

irons633 · January 2014

@taterbtb I know I am late but many many hugs to you and your hubby!! @KMW08 yes I am battling with that because they told me they don't believe that is the cause for my losses. And that is what scares the heck out of me to know that this could happen again. I don't think I could mentally handle another loss. It's like I get further with each pregnancy and I'm afraid that we get pregnant again and I'll get further along and loose again. It's like I'm truly afraid to try again and only knowing take extra folic acid and baby aspirin. I am going to talk with them more about blood thinners due to a clot being found.

irons633 · January 2014

Eliz77 said:

☆☆ 1/13/14 @Eliz77 ☆☆ (((Hugs))). There just aren't words. I'm here, anytime.

Thank you. It really does mean a lot to have your support, and the support of this community. As hard as it is to be back here, I am glad to rejoin this check in. I know this month is going to be a hard one for all of us. I just noticed my EDD is listed as 1/13 and to be honest, not sure if it was the 13th or 14th! I had a D&C on one of those dates so the NP picked the other date as my EDD, but I forget which was which…Actually, pretty sure my D&C was the 14th because my dog had his tarsal fusion surgery on the 13th now that I think of it…not that it matters, both were sad days last year and once again this year!

I am just rambling…a bottle of wine will do that…

It is insane how much can happen in a year and yet you can find yourself in the same place. A year ago, I never could've fathom that would be how the year would go. Kinda makes me scared what the next year may bring, but my resolution was to be more optimistic/positive (as per my husband's "suggestion"…) so I am trying very hard!

@BethKate2 Thanks for the hugs, and GOOD LUCK to you!!!

@Eliz77 So sorry you are back but welcome Hun!!! And I totally understand what your saying I didn't think I would be bringing in another year mourning a loss. I'm afraid as well to attempt the third time. Many hugs to all of you ladies!!!

neptunebljc · January 2014

Hi, I was due on the 15th. I loss my Bean on Sept 7 at 21 weeks.

I usually tend to hang around the Loss board, but now that we are in our second month of trying I figured I would venture out.

Sounds like this group is VERY supportive.

taberbtb · January 2014

@irons633 @E&B0811 -Thank you. @neptunebljc - I am so sorry for your loss. The January Snowflakes are an amazing group of ladies. Welcome.

KMW08 · January 2014

E&B0811 said:

@kmw08 - I saw your TP. UGH!! So annoying. Why must the KTFU-ers travel in packs?!! As for me, I'm ok. I am feeling less frantic and despondent after meeting with el shrinko. As I mentioned (I think) she is an AL mama and specializes in post partem depression and rpl related grief. It was such a validating and normalizing session. I'll continue to meet with her monthly. Next appointment is day after my EDD. Otherwise, all is quiet on the ute front. According to my OPKs I have Od just about on schedule and am 2dpo today. After back to back CPs, though, I'm not sure if my LP will change. I am hoping not and AF will show as planned on or about 1/18. Just in time for cd3 bw and a sgh before my EDD. FX that AF shows! (Weird). Anyhow, ((((hugs)))) ladies. I'm so grateful for our rag tag group of mamas.

I'm glad that the shrinko meetings are going well. I've often thought about looking into this for myself a time or two, but have never done anything to get the ball rolling. I know it makes all the difference if you like the person and if you vibe well, so I'm just happy you're comfortable with her. FX for a normal LP and AF to show up on time.

KMW08 · January 2014

taberbtb said:

Hi ladies! Thanks for the extra hugs @KMW08. I am hoping to only be working a half day tomorrow, and maybe spend the afternoon on the couch hanging with my furbaby. She always comforts me As far as my LP this cycle I just can't believe how much my hormones are affecting me. I definitely did eat a donut last night after dinner and am thinking about making myself something chocolatey and delicious for H and I to share after dinner tomorrow.

I hope your hormones have leveled / tapered off. I'm jealous of furbaby comfort! I have cats and cows & chickens, but none of them are indoor animals. I've tried holding some of my cats inside, but curiosity gets the best of them and they get all squirmy and want to run around the house, so I end up having to put them back out

Animals really are spot on with moods though and definitely know when some lovin' is needed.

KMW08 · January 2014

Irons633 said: @KMW08 yes I am battling with that because they told me they don't believe that is the cause for my losses. And that is what scares the heck out of me to know that this could happen again. I don't think I could mentally handle another loss. It's like I get further with each pregnancy and I'm afraid that we get pregnant again and I'll get further along and loose again. It's like I'm truly afraid to try again and only knowing take extra folic acid and baby aspirin. I am going to talk with them more about blood thinners due to a clot being found.

(((hugs))) I can't even imagine the struggles you face. I know how scared I really am deep down, I know it's got to be at least 10fold the anxiety I have. I think talking to them about blood thinners is a great idea - esp with a clot being found. I know it's tough to do, but remember you are your own best advocate and you need to find a place to be as comfortable/mentally prepared as you can be when you start trying again. So if there's anything you want to discuss with your doctors, definitely bring it up and don't be afraid to be pesky and or pushy if you feel like you need to be.

KMW08 · January 2014

neptunebljc said:

Hi, I was due on the 15th. I loss my Bean on Sept 7 at 21 weeks.
I usually tend to hang around the Loss board, but now that we are in our second month of trying I figured I would venture out.

Sounds like this group is VERY supportive.

I'm sorry for your loss and that you're finding yourself here. I will add you to our check-in. I don't think you've posted an intro on TTCAL, I highly recommend doing so in order to receive more support & gain the full experience of this board. (((Hugs)))

irons633 · January 2014

KMW08 said:

Irons633 said: @KMW08 yes I am battling with that because they told me they don't believe that is the cause for my losses. And that is what scares the heck out of me to know that this could happen again. I don't think I could mentally handle another loss. It's like I get further with each pregnancy and I'm afraid that we get pregnant again and I'll get further along and loose again. It's like I'm truly afraid to try again and only knowing take extra folic acid and baby aspirin. I am going to talk with them more about blood thinners due to a clot being found.
(((hugs))) I can't even imagine the struggles you face. I know how scared I really am deep down, I know it's got to be at least 10fold the anxiety I have. I think talking to them about blood thinners is a great idea - esp with a clot being found. I know it's tough to do, but remember you are your own best advocate and you need to find a place to be as comfortable/mentally prepared as you can be when you start trying again. So if there's anything you want to discuss with your doctors, definitely bring it up and don't be afraid to be pesky and or pushy if you feel like you need to be.

Then you!! I am going to be open and ask them about everything. I'm happy that I have doctors who are open to listening and are willing to try all to egg us our success.

carlsonbaby2014 · January 2014

Hi ladies, sorry I'm late to the game this week. I was surprised at how late I actually O'ed. Temping has really been a saver in terms of knowing my patterns a little more accurately. I plan to ditch the OPKs and focus solely on temping this cycle.

@KMW08 - I was chart stalking you as well - sorry love (((hugs))).

@Bethkate2 - I'm glad you're happy to be back at work - I'm with you there, I like the distraction

. FX for you this cycle!!!!

@Eliz77 - I'm so sorry ((((hugs)))).

@E&B0811 - FX for AF to make a timely appearance love (((hugs))).

@taterbtb - (((((hugs)))) to you and YH again love.

@irons633 - I definitely understand the fear and frustration. Were you able to talk to anyone about blood thinners?

@neptunebljc - I'm so sorry for your loss ((((hugs)))). Welcome.

@SharkFarts - ((((huge hugs)))) so sorry for your loss. Welcome.

KMW08 · January 2014

SharkFarts said:

[peeks in] Um, hi. I'm a little nervous about doing an intro post here. I just recently lost my 3rd pregnancy and I'm feeling a little lost. I go back and forth between feeling okay and crying. I miss my baby. I know that there was nothing I could have done and yet sometimes I still wonder. I'm guessing this is all normal to feel. The doctor I saw yesterday told me that we could wait 1-2 cycles and then try again.

Anyway, as much as I hate that we're all here, I'm glad to have the support and to be able to talk about things with you all.

@SharkFarts I will add you to our list. Welcome to the checkin and that you're finding yourself here. Everything that you're feeling is completely normal. Loss brings a huge emotional toll to the table and emotions can vary from one extreme to the other and everything in-between.

KMW08 · January 2014

carlsonbaby2014 said:

Hi ladies, sorry I'm late to the game this week. I was surprised at how late I actually O'ed. Temping has really been a saver in terms of knowing my patterns a little more accurately. I plan to ditch the OPKs and focus solely on temping this cycle.

Totally bummed for both of us, I guess at least we're both still in a similar pattern so we can still be crazy together

I'm still using opks, but I'm going to work on being a better charter this cycle. We'll see though!

taberbtb · January 2014

@SharkFarts -I am sorry for your loss and that you find yourself here. ((Hugs))
@Carlsonbaby2014 -I am glad you have found temping to be helpful! I was going to stop with the OPK's this cycle as well but found they were still useful when I was late to O and was waiting for my to to rise on my chart. Plus since we are TTA, I had to pee on SOMETHING

kalynn12 · January 2014

EDD ☆☆ 1/04/14 @kalynn12 ☆☆ I'm glad you had a nice date with your hubby for your edd (((hugs))). You had a short cycle, any guesses why it was so much shorter -- has this happened to you before?

Hi @KMW08, thanks for check in, sorry I am so late we had a reorg at work this week that was pretty rough and I ended up with a lot on my plate.

I ended up with a short cycle as the first 4 days I was to be on my progresterone supplements I was unexpectedly at my inlaws and didn't have them, once I got back home I wasn't sure if I should start them so I had my usual 12 day LP instead of 14+3.

@bethkate2 your temps are looking great, I hope the TWW is going quickly!

@Eliz77 big ((hugs)) I am so sorry you find yourself back here.

@E&B0811 I am glad to hear your appointment went well and that she could relate.

@taberbtb I hope you had a relaxing Wednesday with your furbaby and hubby.

@irons633 ((hugs)) I can't imagine what you are going through. I think speaking with your doctor is a great idea.

@neptunebljc ((hugs)) I am so sorry for your loss. This is a truly amazing group, welcome.

@sharkfarts welcome to the checkin, I am so sorry for your loss.

@carlsonbaby2014 Yeah! I am glad that temping is going so well for you.

irons633 · January 2014

@kaylynn12 thank you! I have an appt with my doctor 2/4 to talk about the blood thinners as well as progesterone. I want to be able to get as much information as well as have options.

irons633 · January 2014

carlsonbaby2014 said:

Hi ladies, sorry I'm late to the game this week. I was surprised at how late I actually O'ed. Temping has really been a saver in terms of knowing my patterns a little more accurately. I plan to ditch the OPKs and focus solely on temping this cycle.

@KMW08 - I was chart stalking you as well - sorry love (((hugs))).

@Bethkate2 - I'm glad you're happy to be back at work - I'm with you there, I like the distraction . FX for you this cycle!!!!

@Eliz77 - I'm so sorry ((((hugs)))).

@E&B0811 - FX for AF to make a timely appearance love (((hugs))).

@taterbtb - (((((hugs)))) to you and YH again love.

@irons633 - I definitely understand the fear and frustration. Were you able to talk to anyone about blood thinners?

@neptunebljc - I'm so sorry for your loss ((((hugs)))). Welcome.

@SharkFarts - ((((huge hugs)))) so sorry for your loss. Welcome.

I will meet with my doctor 2/4 to discuss that. I am glad that you have found tempting to work. On w I finally get off BC I'll try that and also throw away my OPK's to see how the tempting works. Hugs!!

irons633 · January 2014

@SharkFarts sorry for your losses! Has your doctors found out why? It's a hard road but these ladies are fantastic and a great support group. (((Hugs))

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irons633 · January 2014

JimBobCooter said:
My due date is coming up, January 29. My loss was back in June but it's really come back to rear it's ugly head the last few weeks. I should be full term right now and I'm having a very hard time with that.

((Hugs)) I as well am approaching my EDD 1/14 and I can say that the days leading up are harder than the day from my experience of having another EDD last 4/13/13. It's hard and I can say just let your emotions go however they may. Thinking of you and all the ladies with upcoming EDD's.

irons633 · January 2014

SharkFarts said:

irons633 said:

@SharkFarts sorry for your losses! Has your doctors found out why? It's a hard road but these ladies are fantastic and a great support group. (((Hugs))

@irons633 No, but most likely it was a chromosome problem. When I went to my first appt on Monday the baby measured almost two weeks behind (according to when I probably O'd). The dr wasn't concerned because we saw a strong heartbeat, but I started spotting the next day. I had a feeling something was wrong after my appt because the dates just didn't make sense. I got my positive test on 12/10 and the baby measured at 6w3d on 1/6, so that would mean I got my BFP at 2w3d. So anyway, I'm just thinking there was something wrong with the baby.

(((Hugs)))

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