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rituals/coping?

Beren+LuthienBeren+Luthien member
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Do you have any TTC rituals?  Little rewards or incentives you give yourself after ultrasounds or injections? 

I'm just trying to think of ways to make this next cycle more tolerable.  Jan/Feb was my first clomid/trigger cycle and the meds really affected my emotions (crying for almost no reason, easily irritated, etc) and I hope that little positive things could keep me on a more even keel this next month.
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    GraceyandTroyGraceyandTroy member
    I haven't done that, but it's a great idea!  I would be inclined to suggest things that cost money, though, which is probably not what you're looking to do right now.  Personally, when I need to reset my mind and emotions, I like to get a good pedi.  I also do better emotionally if I go for regular walks, but I'm not very disciplined in actually getting out and doing it.  

    I'm interested to hear what the other ladies here have to say.  
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    start ttc #1 in Jan 2009
    dx PCOS in May 2010, begin metformin
    Two failed clomid cycles (made lining too thin)
    Started acupuncture while saving for IVF in Sept 2011
    Add herbal infusions to the mix in Dec 2011
    Hoping holistic approach works!!!

    BFP on April 2012 at 11dpo
    Meepy Man born on Jan 2013 - Hip Hip Hurray!

    Ready to start ttc #2 April 2013, but plan to be an extended BF'er
    Back on metformin Aug 2013
    Restart herbal infusions Sept 2013 - currently drinking nettle, oatstraw, and red raspberry leaf
    DS weaned in April 2014
    Taking a break from herbs and just riding the healthy train.  
    Planning medicated cycle end of summer.  FX I get KU before then!!!
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    Momarazzi007Momarazzi007 member
    Doing IVF and getting shots everyday for a month and a half I ( is slightly different- I know) kind of just do a nice dinner or something each time we graduate to next drug. Then transfer day I get waited on by hubs and that is the ultimate looking forward to! I add things to list as we get closer (movie, take out...) and then enjoy that as my victory dance even though there will be more shots if everything takes lol. I also quit dishes the day before bc he will do them all that day- little mini vacation. Maybe I'm crazy- but after all the hormones and craziness? I let myself laugh about it.
    January 2007- Stop BCP! Let's DO this!
    June 2010- MFI. BS. IVF! Ectopic. BS. image

    November 2010- FAILED FET! BS!
    January 2011- BFP FET! TWINS!     February 2011- lost twin. BS. image

    SEPTEMBER 2011- DD Born! Most awesome girl in the world!
    November 2013- FAILED FET! BS! (screw you November FETs)
    April Fresh Cycle, FAILED. Frozen embryos frozen for future FETs.
    FROZEN CYCLE JUNE! BFP
    BABY BOY VINCENT!
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    We can't wait to meet you!
    Conception:image    imageimage Potato Love!

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    KC1212KC1212 member
    When I was on clomid, last time, I took up crochet. The repetitive hand motions are very calming.

    Other than that I pretty much do what @mamarazzi007 did. Hubs just pampered me more. I also suggest going out. It kept the calendar full, which kept me from having time to stress about "if it'll work", etc.

    And lots of books :)
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    Me: 27 DH: 33
    Married 6 years
    Conceived DS after 4 years of MFI

    TTC # 2 (not trying,not preventing ever)
    May 2013 - August 2013 Timed Intercourse = BFN
    September 2013 Timed Intercourse, Weekly Acupuncture, Herbs=BFN
    October 2013 Timed Intercourse, Weekly Acupuncture, Herbs, and "warming foods" = BFP
    Beta #1 19, Beta #2 18 Progesterone 4.6 Miscarried 11/9/13
    November 2013 - Benched, waiting for first post-loss AF.
    No longer benched per New RE/OB!
    Jan. 15 2014 - BFP. HCG 3900 - Ectopic :( 
    Jan. 16 2014 Left tube removed and D&C
    March 2, 2014 First AF


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    tuscanbride2007tuscanbride2007 member
    I am also interested in hearing what others have to say. My two go to things are cleaning/organizing (my house has never looked better!) and shopping (my wallet is sighing at me).

    BFP #1 12.24.07 - DD born @ 39w1d on 08.26.08
    BFP #2 08.04.11 - DD born still @ 37w3d on 03.25.12

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    BFP #3 12.29.12 - CP @ 4w2d on 01.02.13
    BFP #4 10.17.13 - CP @ 4w2d on 10.23.13
    BFP #5 04.06.14 - MMC 05.07.14

    No longer trying to conceive.

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    lcloffredolcloffredo member
    Currently I am throwing myself into planning DDs second birthday party. My dad is coming and it will be the first time they have met. Also I am planning a trip to disney in June so I'm reading up a lot on that.
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    KC1212KC1212 member
    tuscanbride2007 said:

    I am also interested in hearing what others have to say. My two go to things are cleaning/organizing (my house has never looked better!) and shopping (my wallet is sighing at me).


    This ^^ after my losses I nested my way through grief.
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    Me: 27 DH: 33
    Married 6 years
    Conceived DS after 4 years of MFI

    TTC # 2 (not trying,not preventing ever)
    May 2013 - August 2013 Timed Intercourse = BFN
    September 2013 Timed Intercourse, Weekly Acupuncture, Herbs=BFN
    October 2013 Timed Intercourse, Weekly Acupuncture, Herbs, and "warming foods" = BFP
    Beta #1 19, Beta #2 18 Progesterone 4.6 Miscarried 11/9/13
    November 2013 - Benched, waiting for first post-loss AF.
    No longer benched per New RE/OB!
    Jan. 15 2014 - BFP. HCG 3900 - Ectopic :( 
    Jan. 16 2014 Left tube removed and D&C
    March 2, 2014 First AF


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    lcloffredo said:

    Currently I am throwing myself into planning DDs second birthday party. My dad is coming and it will be the first time they have met. Also I am planning a trip to disney in June so I'm reading up a lot on that.

    This!! DS birthday party is on saturday and I've thrown myself into that. I don't know what I will do after that.

    I'm glad to hear clomid and trigger made you irritable. Me too! The worst part is I'm directing a lot of it at DS instead of hubby. I felt terrible last night because I got mad at him for being too rough when he was just playing that's when hubby recognized it was time to give mama a break!
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    barackollamabarackollama member
    My very first TTC #2 cycle I shopped my way through the 2ww. Can't afford to keep that up! Now I just keep busy.
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    Jen071407Jen071407 member
    I'm stocking up on Dove chocolates! Injections = chocolate. It's clearly simple math!

    Two DDs 10/08 and 08/10, no primary IF
    TTC #3 since 10/2011 - dx unexplained/weak ovulation
     3 BFN clomid + TI cycles, 5 BFN clomid/gonal f IUIs, 1 mmc IUI
    2/19/2014 IVF #1 Unexpected low E2 (oversuppressed) -> increased to max doses = 3 or 4 follicles, converting to IUI
    BFFP Saw 1 beautiful heartbeat at 6w6d, follow up u/s at 9w showed mmc. Eff this.
    NTNP 5/2014-9/2014, OPKs and TI 10/2014 - 1/2015. 
    RPL testing all normal, AFC, AMH, and FSH all normal. 
    IVF 1.2 1/22/2014 natural cycle start, AFC 28, 300 gonal f/150menopur. 
    ER 2/3/15 14R 8M 3F w/ICSI Day 5 transfer on 2/8/15 of one "Grade A+" blast and have TWO frosties! 

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    CeCe8579CeCe8579 member
    Every time move to a new cycle we drink....probably not the best coping mechanism but it keeps us sane....
    Carly
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    Momarazzi007Momarazzi007 member
    Iloveshanej said:

    Every time move to a new cycle we drink....probably not the best coping mechanism but it keeps us sane....

    Yes.
    January 2007- Stop BCP! Let's DO this!
    June 2010- MFI. BS. IVF! Ectopic. BS. image

    November 2010- FAILED FET! BS!
    January 2011- BFP FET! TWINS!     February 2011- lost twin. BS. image

    SEPTEMBER 2011- DD Born! Most awesome girl in the world!
    November 2013- FAILED FET! BS! (screw you November FETs)
    April Fresh Cycle, FAILED. Frozen embryos frozen for future FETs.
    FROZEN CYCLE JUNE! BFP
    BABY BOY VINCENT!
    image

    We can't wait to meet you!
    Conception:image    imageimage Potato Love!

    BabyFruit Ticker


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    AprilDrew04AprilDrew04 member
    Anything that is self-pampering. Get a pedi, massage, take a soothing bath...whatever makes you feel good. There was once a discussion about laughing helping with conception, so watch a bunch of funny movies during the 2ww. There was a discussion a while back with lots of suggestions.

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    DD conceived after 3 years of ttc.
    MFI - DH had varicocele repair and took Clomid to get DD b. 02/2010

    TTC #2 since 6/2010
    10/2012 DH diagnosed with Epilepsy
    A few failed IUIs summer 2012 and 2013. 
    DH taking clomid and waiting to see if he needs another vericocele repair. 
    Hoping for a 2015 baby or babies. 
    Wishing, hoping, waiting.


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