Weekly Check-In

ksgsmu · February 2014

The past couple of weeks have been pretty difficult it seems on our board. Hugs to those who need them! Special thoughts for those going through a loss or stuck in Beta hell.

This check in is for anyone on the board. There is a new check in for ladies over 40 but you are welcome to post both places if you want. Please intro on the main board before checking in so we can "meet" you!

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from

2. How long have you been TTC?

3. Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc)

4. Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)

QOTW:
What is your favorite TV show or series right now?

ksgsmu · February 2014

1. ksgsmu ( katy from Tx)

2. How long have you been TTC? Oh Lord I should stop counting but it will be 21 months I think...

3. Where are you in your cycle?I have no clue my ivf cycle was cancelled in the middle of stimms so not even sure if/when I would have ovulated. I think I am 12dpo based on history but really have no clue. I took a hpt this morning and it was bfn of course. I won't test unless Af hasn't shown by Monday. We are waiting for our donor to start her period and do her day 3 testing to get cleared to start our DEIVF. Should be sometime next week before we find out anything.

4. Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww? My hormones are all over the place ( I blame the lingering stimulation drugs and the cold medicine I am on)

5. How do you feel about this cycle? I don't even know how to process this cycle to be honest.

QOTW:
What is your favorite TV show or series right now? I am not sure right now. I am trying to pick up a new series on Netflix to watch. I just finished Orange is the New Black and that was great. I started "The Tudors" and I am a few episodes in... so far it is ok. I might try to watch "Scandal". Anyone like that one?

latershrader · February 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from:

Leanna from Virginia

2. How long have you been TTC?

15 months

3. Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc)

2ww. Testing on Valentine's day. How romantic!

4. Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

My sore "girls" are settling down now; seems I get that when I'm about to ovulate and shortly after, which BBTing has made me realize. Otherwise not much to speak of...

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)

I'm not overly hopeful. DH goes for second SA on Monday, so I'm hoping for better results so I can be more hopeful.

QOTW:
What is your favorite TV show or series right now?

I watch Gold Rush on the History channel w/ DH. He LOVES it and I have to admit, I'm sort of addicted to it now too.

KateLouise · February 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from

Katelouise from New Zealand

2. How long have you been TTC? First cycle back after a break. Around 6 cycles since I got my first pp period after DD2.

3. Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) In the 2ww wait. I always wait to test until my period is at least a day late.

4. Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww? No symptoms, although I have been obssessively comparing my CM to the CM in the 2ww with my last two pregnancies.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) A little hopeful, but also very relaxed, it's either our month this month or it's not.

QOTW:
What is your favorite TV show or series right now? Downton Abbey

Samuelismomma · February 2014

1) Samuelismomma (Sally, Indiana)...2) 9 months...3)waiting for af after D&C....4)n/a.....5)can't try yet,,,can't wait...dr appointment cancelled due to weather today:(....6) don't really have a favorite right now ...need to get one..lol...edit ..omg how did I forget the blacklist...addicted...:) lol

on42 · February 2014

1. Sarah, Washington State

2. 9 cycles

3. CD 6 or 7

4. N/A

5. We're on a break from treatment, so I'm neutral right now.

QOTW: What is your favorite TV show or series right now?

House of Cards! I also love the Blacklist.

shannonm97 · February 2014

1. Shannon from Chicago suburbs

2. TTC for 3 years with breaks for cyst aspiration, lap and mental rest.

3. CD 29- 11 dpo I'm itching to test, but did an HCG booster last Thursday. RE said to test on Tues.

4. No symptoms except sore boobs and a temp spike this morning.

5. Feel hopeful- figure if I put enough good thoughts out in the universe, one day it will happen!

Favorite show is by far Scandal. Cannot wait for it to come back on!

shannonm97 · February 2014

ksgsmu said:

1. ksgsmu ( katy from Tx)

2. How long have you been TTC? Oh Lord I should stop counting but it will be 21 months I think...

3. Where are you in your cycle?I have no clue my ivf cycle was cancelled in the middle of stimms so not even sure if/when I would have ovulated. I think I am 12dpo based on history but really have no clue. I took a hpt this morning and it was bfn of course. I won't test unless Af hasn't shown by Monday. We are waiting for our donor to start her period and do her day 3 testing to get cleared to start our DEIVF. Should be sometime next week before we find out anything.

4. Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww? My hormones are all over the place ( I blame the lingering stimulation drugs and the cold medicine I am on)

5. How do you feel about this cycle? I don't even know how to process this cycle to be honest.

QOTW:
What is your favorite TV show or series right now? I am not sure right now. I am trying to pick up a new series on Netflix to watch. I just finished Orange is the New Black and that was great. I started "The Tudors" and I am a few episodes in... so far it is ok. I might try to watch "Scandal". Anyone like that one?

Love Scandal. It is the only show where I watch in real time. It's worth having to watch commercials. I also focus solely on the show, no Candy Crush, Bump or FB while watching.

Davie813 · February 2014

1. Davie813 from Chicago

2. On second cycle actively TTC #2

3. CD 5

4. N/A

5. Actually kind of pleased to get AF. I have a long history of VERY irregular periods, so last month's 30 day cycle/positive opk on CD 15 feels like an accomplishment, even though it obviously wasn't my month TTC wise. Yay, body!

6. DH and I watch a lot of public television. We both find Rick Steves oddly endearing. Other than that, my taste in tv is kimd of terrible. I'll watch pretty much whatever scripted, exploitative nonsense TLC has to offer. Sister Wives? 90 Day Fiancée? Bring 'em on. Sigh.

ewenner · February 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from

ewenner from Illinois

2. How long have you been TTC?

since October, more or less, but still trying to figure out the timing since going off BC

3. Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) 2WW - possibly expecting AF just in time for Valentine's Day. So romantic.

4. Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww? Nope, nothing

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) Eh. Not too sure. Part of me is hopeful, but part of me almost wants this not to not be our month, so I can have a few drinks on Valentine's Day - yikes, that sounds awful, but it's the truth!

QOTW:
What is your favorite TV show or series right now? "Justified," for sure! I highly recommend it (especially if you like some good old-fashioned, leading man eye-candy!)

Radiantly · February 2014

Hi everyone, posted once here so far and am hoping that by posting again I will tap into the juju energy of all of you and ride the collective wave to BFPs for all! Okay... So with that fanfare, here is my stuff:

Radiantly from Brooklyn New York
I'm 36, husband is 40. Never been pregnant. Had an IUD for 4 years, Paraguard, got it out a year ago.

TTC since I got married last august - first few months, just hoping it matched up, next couple months, paying attention to CM, and since November, temping and charting on awesome app Kindara. My cycles are pretty normal, 28-33 days or so, and obvious O with some twinges and temp shift with a 13 day LP.

I am waiting to O. This month we are actually trying more than just twice in the zone. We've had sex the last 4 days in a row! And I've o'ed each time just in case that helps. Testing? After the 14th day past O.

Phantom symptoms- yes every month I'm convinced it's the one. I've been bloated ever since O last month go figure.

How do I feel? I reeeeeeally hope this is it. Every month I get a sense of "oh yea! I've learned something new about myself. Great. That's clear now. I'm Really Ready now!" How many layers of stuff do I need to go thru? I am ready to be a mother!!

Ps I went to a Maya Arvigo abdominal massage this week and learned so much. My uterus is down pressing on the front of my pubic bone. I am now doing gentle self massage techniques to strengthen the ligaments and move the uterus into position. I'm so grateful I went to the therapy. Highly recommend it. I heard about it from a massage therapist/doula friend.

Forgot about TV!! I'm into top chef. And college basketball with my husband. And, game of thrones, gossip girl (just discovered on Netflix), and cut off watching housewives shows. Too much fighting.

Thanks for reading!

Lady2010 · February 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from
Lady2010 from Boston

2. How long have you been TTC?
March 2012

3. Where are you in your cycle? If in the 2ww when will you test? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc)
AF is about to arrive - today or tomorrow (D35 - longest cycle ever - RE nurse said due to failed IVF last month - can throw your next cycle off)

4. Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
N/A

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
Will consider this means my Feb cycle (IVF#2) hoping it goes well - anxious to start

QOTW:
What is your favorite TV show or series right now?

Lots of faves: The Good Wife, House of Cards, Orange is the New Black (waiting for these to be released), Modern Family, Downton Abbey

PrivateOne · February 2014

1. PrivateOne - CT

2. 4.5 years, since 2012 with an RE

3. This is a very difficult question this week. I had my baseline appt for my 2nd IVF on Monday in which I got the all clear to go ahead and began my injections that morning. Later that day I was called back by my nurse and told to stop everything because my hcg test came back positive at 292. I was floored. However, second beta yesterday was lower and now we start beta testing every other day. This is definitely a no go pregnancy, but gotta go through the motions to get back to zero. Hopefully it is quick and I can jump back to doing my IVF #2 with my next cycle.

4. LOL, didn't even know I was in a 2ww when I miraculoulsy conceived while on the pill which was prescribed as part of my ivf prep. I did have symptoms, but they are waning now that my levels are reducing.

5. F'ng pissed off, if you must know. I'm so old and can't take any more roadblocks while trying to have my first child. However, the bright side might be that now we have changed are minds and will do PGD testing. It just feels right especially after having two positive pregnancy betas that never really continued to go anywhere. I will have a consult with my RE about these two outcomes but testing I believe is the way to go. I can't handle another round and not have any answers when and if it fails.

QOTW:We actually watch quite a bit of TV and watch all kinds of genres. We go from Shameless to Downton Abbey to The Goldbergs to Game of Thrones without batting an eye. There's prolly not too many "popular" or unpopular shows that we don't watch. I have also been a long time Days of Our Lives watcher since I was a kid. The story lines are ridiculous (especially women who won't ever be able to conceive get pregnant at the drop of a hat), but I'm still a loyal fan.

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ksgsmu · February 2014

So so sorry @PrivateOne

kindershlitz · February 2014

1. Kindershlitz-MI
2. August '13
3. AF
4. No
5. I sort of stepped back from the whole thing mentally because I feel like (I am!!) I'm getting obsessed. I have an appt on 2-19 for first consultation w/OB. Last time we tried he ordered an HSG and we were successful. Hoping that's done again. I don't really know. I see RE posted here as recommended so will discuss that with him.
6. Sister Wives, Criminal Minds/ though that one is going downhill, Parks and Rec I usually watch. Tiger baseball and Lion football in season

fabumama · February 2014

Fabumama in TX

This is our first month TTC

Got the smiley face on my opk this morning! We have been busy this week

No phantom symptoms obviously

Not expecting anything since it is our first month but I'm excited to be back at it

SCANDAL!!!!!!!

LindsayF24 · February 2014

1. Lindsay from NY
2. Since April 2013. Started working with an RE in November.

3. I'm on CD 17. Triggered on Monday (CD 12) and likely ovulated on CD 14. RE said to test on February 19 (CD 28.) I did a medicated cycle (Clomid + Ovidrel) with TI. It was converted from an IUI cycle when the weather on Wednesday was too icy to travel to Manhattan for the IUI.

4. None yet

5. I'm cautiously optimistic

Dragonfly0708 · February 2014

1. Dragonfly1005, NC

2. Three long years

3. CD 69. 20 days past a Prometrium course and no period. Ugh.

4. My 2WW has turned into a 2 month window. I feel as though I've put on weight...but that's it.

5. This never-ending cycle needs to end.

What is your favorite TV show or series right now?

Big Bang Theory

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