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Ten Things Tuesday!!

edited February 2014 in LGBT Parenting
So, I'm up really early today working and thought I would start TTT because I'm bored! 

For those of you who are new, share 10 things, ANYTHING! What's on your mind? It can be TTC related or not! 

Bonus if you toss in a PIP!

Ready.......GO!

TTC our first. Married to, and madly in love with, my beautiful wife. Living with our fur baby and enjoying 19 nieces and nephews. 
  • DW and I have been tracking, preparing, getting medical testing since January 2013.
  • First Cycle: Unmedicated ICI w/ Donor Sperm 08/02/13: BFN
  • Second Cycle: Unmedicated ICI w/ Donor Sperm 09/11/13, 09/13/13, 09/15/13: BFN
  • Third Cycle: Unmedicated ICI w/ Donor Sperm: 10/13/13, 10/15/13, 10/17/13, 10/21/13: BFN
  • January 2014: Sonohysterogram shows excellent lining & tubes have no blockages
  • Fourth Cycle:  Monitored clomid cycle  w/ ICI's at home: 1/24/14 and 1/25/14. Ovulation verified:  BFN
  • Fifth Cycle: 02/2014 Femara 5mg with ovidrel trigger CD14: BFN
  • Taking a few months off to evaluate if we want to keep trying


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Re: Ten Things Tuesday!!

  • Good Morning to everyone!

    1. I'm up early because I was just given notice that I have a deadline to make next week on the case I'm working on and it was a surprise deadline. 

    2. TTC related: second ICI today. I'm hoping to confirm ovulation with my temps tomorrow. I asked my RE if I should be starting progesterone earlier this cycle and they advised I should start taking it at 4dpo. I have a blood progesterone test next Monday and the week following, a blood pregnancy test. 

    3. DW and I decided that we are going to stick with this RE now that we know I respond to the meds. With everything being covered, and our decision to start saving for a house, we just can't justify going to an RE that doesn't take my insurance and paying even more money that we already are. We seem to be getting into a routine with the RE now, so we'll take it one cycle at a time. 

    4. DW and I decided that we would be trying 3 more cycles and if those cycles don't work, we will be moving on from ttc. As much as we both want a child, we know that if we aren't lucky enough to get pregnant, there are bigger and better things on the horizon. It was a tough decision to make, but we made it together. I think that having 19 nieces and nephews helps to lessen the blow of possibly not having a child. A little. 

    5. My little brother needed me to pick up my niece and nephew from daycare last night because their mother blew a tire on the highway. Man, these kids are cute, but they can be a handful. There is something to be said for lack of stability in a kid's life.  I don't care if they have two "opposite sex" parents. What matters is stability. These kids go from Mom's house to daycare, to Dad's house, my parent's house or my house. They are tough kids, but despite all of the whining and attitudes (they are 3 and 4), they are adorable. I asked them to smile for the camera and C did, but B...well, he was having a moment...

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    6. Today is a big day in Michigan for same-sex marriage and second-parent adoption. A Federal Judge is starting a trial today. We are really hoping for a good outcome. Unfortunately, even if he overturns our ban on same-sex marriage, it is likely that the joke of an Attorney General will have an appeal filed immediately. This will make getting married impossible until the appeal is heard. My county is not going to allow marriages until they "get instructions" from the State, so we can't even get a license. I could change my address to another County and file there, but given the fact that we know an appeal will be filed, it is pointless. We're really hoping to see some progress. 

    7. I set a new challenge for myself for this month and went grocery shopping and planned for an entire month of meals. I'm trying to see if we can budget only $200-$250 for groceries for the entire month. I think we can do it!

    8. Does anyone have any yoga dvd recommendations? I'm using a yoga for flexibility with Rodney Yee and I really like him, so if you have suggestions, I'll take them!

    9. DW and I went hiking last week and there were three wild turkeys that hiked the entire trail in front of us. It was hysterical to see them walking in a line on the actual trail. We did notice, about half way through, that one of them starting limping, so we turned around and went the other way so the poor little guy or girl wouldn't have to walk on their hurt leg. I love nature. Now, if someone would please tell winter to go away, that would be great...

    10. That's all, folks!

    TTC our first. Married to, and madly in love with, my beautiful wife. Living with our fur baby and enjoying 19 nieces and nephews. 
    • DW and I have been tracking, preparing, getting medical testing since January 2013.
    • First Cycle: Unmedicated ICI w/ Donor Sperm 08/02/13: BFN
    • Second Cycle: Unmedicated ICI w/ Donor Sperm 09/11/13, 09/13/13, 09/15/13: BFN
    • Third Cycle: Unmedicated ICI w/ Donor Sperm: 10/13/13, 10/15/13, 10/17/13, 10/21/13: BFN
    • January 2014: Sonohysterogram shows excellent lining & tubes have no blockages
    • Fourth Cycle:  Monitored clomid cycle  w/ ICI's at home: 1/24/14 and 1/25/14. Ovulation verified:  BFN
    • Fifth Cycle: 02/2014 Femara 5mg with ovidrel trigger CD14: BFN
    • Taking a few months off to evaluate if we want to keep trying


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  • 1. 26 weeks today.

    2. According to the Bump I have 98 days until my due date. That's crazytown.

    3.  I have my glucose test next week. Yuck. I am really dreading it.

    4. Next Monday is my wife's birthday, and we are going to hang out with my mother-in-law this weekend to celebrate. Nothing crazy (last year I went a tad overboard for her 30th). So far we have a breakfast date with my mother-in-law and sister-in-law, planning to catch a movie, then possibly some shopping at the outlets. I fear my wife wants to buy more baby clothes. Our daughter's wardrobe is already a bit out of control and we haven't even had our shower yet...

    5. My bday is in 3 weeks. I will be the big 3-0 this year. Then the following week I will be 30 weeks pregnant. The theme for March will be the number 30 HAHA

    6. At our appointment yesterday we had our first experience with the doppler (everything before that has been an ultrasound -- which I know is unusual). I was nervous that we wouldn't be able to find the HB right away, but we did, so that was reassuring. My next appointment is in 3 weeks, and my OB says that will be an u/s to see how the baby is positiioned and estimate size. After that I start having appointments every 2 weeks. Oh my!

    7. OK, sorry everything I have said so far has been pregnancy related... let me try to shift gears...

    8. The weather was really nice this past weekend, but it turned out to be a big tease. It was freezing here again this morning, and they are predicting snow showers tonight/tomorrow and possibly more snow on Saturday. Bummer.

    9. I am starting to feel a bit bored/stuck/restless at my current job. I just feel like I have tackled most of the challenges here and the status quo leaves me feeling slightly "eh"... I know this is a good problem to have. I have a good job, with a company I am happy to work for, my co-workers are awesome, I am comfy here, the pay is pretty good... but honestly, I think I am just the type that always needs a new challenge to be happy. I am approaching my 5 yr mark here and that is a little crazy to think about (for me!). I am considering starting to look around for something new a few months after baby comes just to see what my options might be... which is a scary thought because I am about to be the sole breadwinner for our family and I really should just stick with the comfy job that is reliable and stable. I don't know...

    10. I hope everyone has a nice Tuesday.

    Me - 30, My wife - 31 , Together for 10 yrs - Married August 2012

    5 medicated IUIs w/ RE (March - July 2013) = BFN

    Fresh IVF Cycle in September 2013 resulted in 18 mature eggs, 16 fertilized, 12 made it to day 5. Transfer of 2 Grade A blastocysts on 9/15/13, and 10 embryos in the freezer!      *****BFP on 9/25/13 - betas: @10dp5dt = 232; @12dp5dt = 465; @15dp5dt = 1,581   *********William George born June 4, 2014*********
  • 1. I'm anxious for our beta tomorrow, but also glad we've had a few days to just "be pregnant" without analyzing numbers to determine whether we're likely to continue to get to be pregnant.

    2. We are 5 weeks pregnant today. M has surpassed me in the amount of the pregnancy she has done. I'm referring to our silly decision that I will get to claim the first two weeks of the pregnancy while the eggs were in me (even though M was obviously preparing her uterus at that time). So I had 2 weeks, the incubator had 3 days, and now M has had 2 weeks and 4 days. I really hope that she outdoes me by 8.5 months!

    3. I got up early this morning and took the dog to the park. I didn't want to because it's cold again here, but she needed it. Now she's sleeping. That feels very rewarding.

    4. It feels surreal to be giving "BFP Mentioned" and "PAIF [pregnant after infertility] response" warnings on my posts on Third Party Reproduction and Infertility. I don't know if because of infertility brain it would feel this way through most or all of a pregnancy or if it is largely due to the fact that we feel so unsure about the stickiness of this pregnancy.

    5. I'm super happy that so many of the TTC folks on this board are having things progress well-- @doodah1013 and @firstcomeslove2013 ovulated so they're less than two weeks from starting their next cycle! @goalieswife123 has a mature follicle and a well-timed trigger shot!  @stacyLH24 has three mature follicles! @kboydbowman had the much-anticipated return of AF. @rkbo has great sperm numbers thsi month! @crazyaunt84 has insurance coverage! (Sorry about the BFN, though! Boo!) 
    Sending support to those dealing with BFNs and good vibes to those in the 2WW!

    6. I made a healthy and nutritious and delicious dinner last night. I need to get in the habit of doing that more often. The stresses of the last week have left us eating a lot of take-out.

    7. I've gotta head to campus soon to attend a talk. I didn't realize it had gotten so late.

    8. I hate how long the commute it to my university. It takes 75-90 minutes by public transit and it's too expensive to pay for gas and parking to drive very often.

    9. M and I really appreciate how supportive you all have been.

    10. Is it tomorrow yet?
    ****loss discussed*****

    We're queer. I'm 33, have severe stage 4 endo, and had both fallopian tubes removed. My love ("Manada" on the boards, 32) was diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve. We did Partner IVF (my eggs, her uterus). We lost our twins Tavin and Casey at 21 weeks gestation.

    Our IUIs
    with @Manada: IUI# 1-7 (December 2012- September 2013) all BFN. Tried natural, femara, clomid, puregon/follistim, clomid and menopur combo, both the ovidrel and HCG triggers.

    Our IVFs:
    IVF #1 my eggs November/December 2013: Cancelled IVF due to poor response

    IVF #2 my eggs/Manada's uterus January/February 2014
    BCPs and lupron overlap Stimmed: 1/22-2/2: Bravelle and Menopur (dosage ranged from B300 and M150 to B375 and M150 to B300 and M225)
    2/4 retrieved 10 eggs. Endo was much worse than expected. Only 3 eggs fertilized; February 7 transferred two day 3 embryos, froze one. All great condition.
    BFP eve of 6dp3dt; Beta 1 (11dp3dt): 110; Beta 2 (13dp3dt): 175; Beta 3 (15dp3dt): 348; Beta 4 (19dp3dt): 2222; Beta 5 (21dp3dt): 4255
    1st ultrasound (3/6  6w 1d): TWINS!!!! Twin A measuring 6w1d with a heartbeat of 118bpm. Twin B measuring 6w0d with a heartbeat of 113bpm. 

    ***July 18, 2014 we lost our beautiful babies at 21 weeks gestation. They were born too early. Tavin Sara T. and Casey Elizabeth T. are beautiful and precious and we will love them and miss them forever.***

    FET #1 December 2014
    Intralipid infusion on Dec 10. Transfer of 1 day 3 nine-cell embryo into my uterus on Dec. 19. (acupuncture immediately before and after)
    BFP on Dec. 27; Beta 1 Jan 2 (14dp3dt): 665, Beta 2 Jan 4 (16dp3dt): 1859, Beta 3 Jan 6 (18dp3dt): 4449, Beta 4 Jan 10 (22dp3dt): 12,251.



      Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers
  • 1. Baby K and the toddler M decided to wake up at 645 this morning, MUCH earlier than their normal wake up time between 8-9am.  I was able to get them back down to sleep for another hour by laying down with them (and catching some more sleep myself)
    2. We are having a difficult time getting M to go to sleep at night and during naps unless one of us lays down with her.  I am thinking she was not made to take naps previously and most likely slept with her mom or anywhere she fell asleep.
    3. We have had some challenges with the girls, but they both are also becoming more used to us and cuddly and affectionate.  Its adorable to see M run to my wife when she gets home from work and be so excited to see her.  
    4. I went to a meeting last night at our foster agency and it was unfortunate that most of the foster parents spent so much time complaining about petty stuff.  I was hoping to talk to a few others about their experiences and learn something, but instead I just felt bad for the lady running the meeting.  I even joked at the end and offered to bring her booze next meeting so she would be able to handle the complaining a little better, poor lady.
    5. It is crazy to think I am 13 weeks pregnant today.  It seems to be much more slowly now, but I think that is because our Dr appointments are further apart.  I am excited to find out the sex of the baby next week.  Then we can start registering and planning for stuff.
    6. We haven't had cable since last spring, which hasn't been a huge deal but now our converter box has gone out and we have no tv at all.  I didn't realize that I would miss the few shows that I do watch, especially during the day.  I am hoping to get cable again soon.  I know kids shouldn't watch it all day, but it would be nice to have some kids shows for M to watch and give me a little break now and again.
    7. I am no longer babysitting the little boy full time, I am sad and relieved.  It is a long story and I am going to miss the little man.  I am also glad to be focusing on our two little girls right now.  They need all my love and attention.
    8. We finally heard from the insurance agency about the car my wife wrecked about a month ago.  We are getting more money than we expected, so off to car shopping again.  I find it so stressful!
    9.My sister and I decided to each ask a set of aunts and uncles to be god parents to our babies.  We talked to them on Sunday and they both said yes and everyone cried.  It was a sweet moment.  My grandma is going to be in town when we have the babies baptized, I am thankful for that.  We are going to start attending an Episcopal Church with some of my family.
    10. I think I am going to get the girls out of the house today, we are all getting a little cabin fever.
    Have a good day everyone!
    T & G My wife and I married 9/10/11 in Niagara Falls, NY
    HSG 12/12/12        
    #1 ICI 12/15/12              BFN on 12/29/12
    #2 ICI  1/11/13                BFN 1/28/13                       
    #3 ICI 2/11/13                 BFN
                   
    #4 ICI August 2013,  Clomid 100mg    BFN on 8/30/13 
    #5 ICI September-Clomid 100,  mg ICI 8/15 and 8/16,  BFN on 9/3
    #6 ICI October-Clomid 150 mg for 5 days   BFN 10/27
    uterine laparoscopy on 11/14-no endo or cysts
    #7 IUI December-Clomid 150mg    BFP 12/21
    12/23 Beta 51     12/26 Beta 209!
    First ultrasound on January 8th 2014-great healthy heartbeat
    Second Ultrasound January 23 (8 weeks) we got to see and hear the heartbeat
    Third Ultrasound Feb 4th(10 weeks), then will  released to OBGYN'
    It's a GIRL!
    We welcomed Adalyn Cooper Elizabeth on 8/29/14
    She was 7lbs 11oz and 19.6 inches long

    Proud foster parents to two little girls ages 2.5 yrs old, M,  and 1 year old, K



  • 1. I'm having one of those odd days where the morning is just slipping past me, but I haven't gotten much done accept for clean up huge messes and play with my kid.  Which  of course I love, but still I feel like I need to be productive today.

    2. The sun is shining into the playroom and Kaden is running around in a cloth diaper. I am really enjoying the warmer weather although I think today is the last day since a rain storm is due for the second half of the week. We still need the rain so I'll try to celebrate it.

    3. I'm 31 weeks today!! 63 days to go.  It's surreal how fast time is flying by.  We had an appointment with our midwives last night I'm measuring 32 weeks so Baby Owen had a growth support recently.  I've also gained more weight - boo. I feel good in general though so I'll try to focus on that.

    4. Our midwives want me to start "taking it easy" because of the pelvic/cervical pain I've been experiencing.  Unfortunately with a toddler that's a bit more difficult.  I'll try to sit and put my feet up more though.

    5. I have a Chiropractic appointment tonight. I'm looking forward to a little more self care.

    6. I keep fantasizing about taking a vacation.  EV and I love to travel and usually take a few trips a year, even once Kaden was born.  It's been quiet for months with no hope of traveling in the future because of our budget.  I keep listening to the radio station contests thinking "I wish I could win...."

    7. March is going to be hectic in terms of school because I have several major projects due. I'm trying to get into a positive mindset about it but I'm just not looking forward to it anymore.

    8. I need to text our friends to confirm going to their house Thursday to watch our HHI episode. My mom's hosting a party at her house complete with popcorn for her friends in their adult community. I wish I could just hide.  I don't even want to watch it but I can't bear that thought of someone seeing something I myself have never seen.

    9. I have made no progress on getting cloth diapers for Owen.  This weekend is a big baby/maternity consignment fair nearby so I'm hoping to luck out and find a pack 'n play and cloth diapers there along with a few other sundries.  EV will probably come with to make sure I don't spend too much ;-)

    10. I waffle between being completely confident about labor, birth and parenting a newborn to feeling overwhelmed and scared.  I have no idea what my life will look like in 2 to 3 months and I feel pretty unprepared for the realities of taking care of two kids.

    Sorry this ended up a little whiny.  Have a wonderful day everyone!! :-)




  • doodah1013doodah1013 member
    edited February 2014
    1. I would cut off an unnecessary appendage to still be pregnant. And I am sad about it. Somedays are good and some are bad. Well... Actually it is pretty moment to moment... And this moment happens to not be a happy one.

    2. I have a big job interview this afternoon. I am nervous/excited.

    3. I regrew my beard... And I thought about shaving it today for the interview and then decided I would be makin that decision for someone else, not for me. So I didn't. I am proud of this decision.

    4. I am listening to "DR Sleep" on audiobook. It is the sequel to "The Shinning" and so far is pretty effing amazing.

    5. Not being able to run long distances because we are trying to get pregnant AND still not being pregnant is breaking my heart.

    6. I spent the last hour looking at rocks and minerals under a UV light to see which ones are fluorescent to cheer myself up.

    7. We are planning our camp garden and this summer we are adding a berry patch and a pumpkin tunnel... We are also going to add a potato container garden and a some straw bale beds.

    8. A good friend of our's brother died suddenly this week. He was 32 and had schizophrenia. We are so sad for her and it reminded us how precious life can be. We are trying to hold that up.

    9. I would like it to be spring now.

    10. Our puppy (okay... He is 7... But still my baby) threw his back out last week and he has been so pitiful. Today he played with our niece, and it was so cute. They were running (albeit slowly) up and down the hall. It was heartwarming.

    Baby Hayden Frances born 12/20/14 at 11:11 a.m...  Our perfect little miracle.  Here's how we got here:

    My lovely wife:

    5 IUI's January 2013-June 2013- 3 Cycles with Clomid- BFN

     

    Myself: Genderqueer guy who hopped in the driver's seat of the baby making train

    IUI #6- 7/23- Monitored and Trigger on Day 12, with one 16mm follicle and one 18mm follicle- BFN

    IUI #7- 8/21- Not monitored, 50mg Clomid- BFN

    September and October: Missed Cycles due to vacation and a Half Marathon

    IUI #8- Monitored and triggered on day 15, with one 23x18mm follicle- BFN on 11/19/2013

    December:  Moved onto to see an RE to make a good plan.

    IUI #9- 1/1/2014 Natural Cycle, BFP on 1/15/2014,  6W Ultra-Sound Reveals nothing in Gestation Sack... Natural M/C at 7W, 2/3/2014

    IUI #10 3/21/2014- Natural Cycle- BFP on 4/1/2014 (please don't be an April Fools.  Beta #1 13dpiui- 48, Beta #2 16dpiui- 416, Beta #3 1018...

    1st Ultrasound- 4/22/2014- 6w4d HB- 134!

    Check out my Blog at: http://pregnantboithinksoutloud.blogspot.com/ 

  • 1. We bought a crib yesterday. 

    2. We had planned on a co-sleeper until we realized it just wouldn't work so we are going to side car the crib. Our room is so tiny ahhh!

    3. We still have so many things to do and buy sometimes it's overwhelming.

    4. It was so warm this weekend and I LOVED it. We took the puppies for a walk and didn't even need to wear a jacket. My body was soaking up the vitamin D. 

    5. I hope the weather is supposed to be warm this weekend too. I need to sun in my life.

    6. My heart breaks for my dad. I wish I could take away his pain. I can't imagine losing J. 

    7. J and I are going to make our dining room table with my dad. Okay it's more like he is going to make it and we are going to help him. He seems really excited about it, which is good and a good distraction for him and me too really.

    8. Work is dragging. I need to find some motivation to finish this grant application.

    9. I'm starving, guess it's lunch time

    10. I can feel Bubbles moving around so much more now. It's pretty great, J can feel it move now too which we both love. We've started playing music a lot and J sings it songs all the time. 


    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
  • 1.  6 dpiui today.  Before, I had an easier time with the beginning of the TWW.  This time around it seems like the first several days were a little more tough.  Now that I'm getting closer to being able to test, I'm more nervous than anything.  I just want it to work so bad. 

    2.  I haven't had any spotting so far, like I did last cycle.  The nurse said that since I didn't use Ovidrel last cycle, the spotting was due to the crash of hormones.  She said I shouldn't experience spotting when I go from Gonal-F to Ovidrel.  So far, it seems that she was correct.

    3.  It seems like with three mature eggs and 100 million squirmy sperm that we could get at least one baby.  I know that isn't always how it works though.  I'm hoping still.

    4.  I'm starting to get concerned about our future of TTC.  After the removal of my endometriosis, my RE said we had 6-12 months before we needed to worry about it again.  We are at 4 months now.  If this cycle doesn't work, I'm going to guess I will probably need to use Provera again to start my period, which will prolong my cycle.  I'm worried about hitting that 6 month mark.  If I need to have surgery again, I won't be able to until September as I don't have the time to take off of work again.  I probably shouldn't be stressing about this as much as I am.  My most recent period was very easy, indicating that hopefully returning endo isn't an issue yet. 

    5.  I wish there was a way to know whether or not fertilization happened.  I hate being hopeful for something that may not have even gotten to step 1. 

    6.  I came home for lunch and now I don't want to leave.  I'm headed for two home visits then back to work for an evening support group.  C and I are both working late tonight. 

    7.  We're leaving for Florida in a week and a half.  I can't wait.  I'm looking forward to relaxing on the beach.  It will either be a good celebration time if we get a BFP or a nice distraction if we get a BFN. 

    8.  I'm getting excited that Spring and warmer weather are around the corner.  We are still blanketed in snow and cold temperatures, but it will change soon!

    9.  Our federal return got deposited today and I already have it spent.  We decided that we would pay off two small store cards, put a decent chunk on our credit card and pay the homeowner's insurance for the entire year.  I hate to see all that money go out, but at the same time, it cuts down on monthly bills. 

    10.  I really just want to take a nap.

    Me: 30  DW (aka C): 29

    Together since 2/15/11 ~ Legally married in NY on 9/29/12

    ***CP mentioned***

    We've been working on baby #1 since July 2013 using Open ID donor sperm.  8 IUI attempts with 5 actual IUIs and one chemical pregnancy.  We have one fresh IVF cycle under our belts as well as a FET.  I have endometriosis and a uterine septum that was corrected via surgery in November 2013. 

    11/14/14 -  Second HSG shows that tubes are still clear and ute is looking good. 

    12/6/14 - Started BCPs in prep for IVF #2

    12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)

    1/2/15 - Began stimming for IVF #2

     ****All Welcome!****

    We are Mommas to four fur babies - 3 dogs and 1 cat.

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  • Bonus PIP: here is a picture I just snapped of the glowing rock thing I was talking about... I tried to add it to my post, but I guess you can't retroactively add pics! It's nerdy... But makes me happy.image

    Baby Hayden Frances born 12/20/14 at 11:11 a.m...  Our perfect little miracle.  Here's how we got here:

    My lovely wife:

    5 IUI's January 2013-June 2013- 3 Cycles with Clomid- BFN

     

    Myself: Genderqueer guy who hopped in the driver's seat of the baby making train

    IUI #6- 7/23- Monitored and Trigger on Day 12, with one 16mm follicle and one 18mm follicle- BFN

    IUI #7- 8/21- Not monitored, 50mg Clomid- BFN

    September and October: Missed Cycles due to vacation and a Half Marathon

    IUI #8- Monitored and triggered on day 15, with one 23x18mm follicle- BFN on 11/19/2013

    December:  Moved onto to see an RE to make a good plan.

    IUI #9- 1/1/2014 Natural Cycle, BFP on 1/15/2014,  6W Ultra-Sound Reveals nothing in Gestation Sack... Natural M/C at 7W, 2/3/2014

    IUI #10 3/21/2014- Natural Cycle- BFP on 4/1/2014 (please don't be an April Fools.  Beta #1 13dpiui- 48, Beta #2 16dpiui- 416, Beta #3 1018...

    1st Ultrasound- 4/22/2014- 6w4d HB- 134!

    Check out my Blog at: http://pregnantboithinksoutloud.blogspot.com/ 

  • 1. @KH826 - I also have my first doppler experience tomorrow (we've had an u/s at every other appointment) and it makes me a little nervous. Hopefully all will go well!

    2. @healz413, I hear you on the commute. Mine takes 75-90 each way on public transit too (the distance from home to office is about 9 miles). I drove to work when my foot was broken and it only took about 35 minutes each way, but parking by my office is at least $475 a month and I just can't justify it. It makes me sad that I will be spending less time with my child because of that, but I love my job and my home, so I'm kind of stuck.

    3. @Jazibel, I am looking forward to seeing you on HHI!

    4. @doodah1013 - I am sorry you're having a bad moment. I know how it feels, and I am sending a huge squishy hug.

    5. The soup I made for lunch this week is delicious, but I really, really want a cheeseburger or a HUGE sandwich.

    6. Still can't stop eating cereal. I think I am going to give birth to the Honey Nut Cheerios bee. Perhaps Jerry Seinfeld is my sperm donor?

    7. Last night my wife put her face to my belly and said, "Hi, Baby. You are going to like sports." She is super athletic, but this baby has my super non-athletic genes. It is not clear how athletic our donor is. So I am a little worried he won't be good at them/into them and she will be disappointed. She likes to think it's more nurture than nature, and I hope she's right for both their sakes. Apparently she is starting early.

    8. For some reason the sports he is/isn't allowed to play has been a hot topic of conversation in my family lately. My stepmother says no contact sports; my wife and I say no football or hockey; my dad wants him to play lacrosse; my sister asked if I would let him be a cheerleader (I said no, and it's not because he's a boy -- sorry any former cheerleaders out there!).

    9. I just poured soup on my boobs.

    10. And I will end on that.
    Married my wife 8/2007 ~ TTC #1 since 7/2011
    9 IUIs = 9 BFNs
    IVF October 2012: 22 eggs retrieved, 17 fertilized, 5 frozen
    ET #1: 1 blast = BFP; Blighted ovum discovered at 7w5d; D&E
    FET #1: 1 blast = BFP; Missed m/c discovered at 9w5d; D&E
    Karyotyping: normal ~ RPL Testing: normal ~ Hysteroscopy: normal
    FET #2: 1 blast transferred 10/25; BFP 10/31!
    EDD 7/13/14 ~ Induced at 37w4d due to pre-eclampsia ~ Born on 6/28/14
    *Everyone welcome*

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  • Hugs to our friends @doodah1013 and @firstcomeslove2013.   We have our fingers crossed that this horrid waiting ends for you guys soon, and we even have our celebration surprise picked out already.

    1.  I am fairly convinced now that we have one Rocky in there, and that we lost the other one last week sometime when I had that bleed.  It's not entirely rational, but yeah... that's my belief.  We also still sort of hope that we have two still kicking and one of them just took a couple hours off before the 2nd beta.

    2.  Today was an event at work that I was a huge part of the planning committee for, but the event itself got away from me in our IVF cycle and all the non-functioning that came with that.   It's been a thorn in my side since its inception.

    3.  I am exhausted.  I seem to hit a wall around 3pm these days and can't keep going.   I'm looking into nap-options for my office.   Right now the idea of a camp-cot is winning, but I'm not sure I can get one for as cheap as I'd like.

    4.  My body is starting to hate the PIO shots hardcore.  We've been using EMLA cream to numb the skin for the shot and it's not working as well anymore, plus my muscles are pretty sore by the end of the day regardless.

    5.   I'm having a hard time finding the thought of food appetizing, and I'm having a hard time thinking of appetizing protein sources.   I'm still eating meat, but the thought of it turns my stomach a little bit.   

    6.  Pretty much everything except water, lemon candies and regular pringles are turning my stomach these days.  I'm still eating - but am walking a fine line between feeling queasy, outright gagging, and not having a desire to chew, swallow and put something in my belly.  It's a conundrum.

    7.  I couldn't find tights that matched my skirt today so I'm bare legged.   It's freezing outside.  Probably a bad choice.

    8.  I'm nervous for our beta tomorrow.  This reprieve we've had for a couple of days has been nice.  I don't want bad news, and at the same time I think it's probably unrealistic for us to get the HUGE beta number back that might (maybe!) put my mind at ease until the u/s.

    9.  If we ever do IVF again I want to take a leave of absence from work for it.  I am so emotionally and physically drained right now that I'm constantly worried that I'm going to get fired for slacking at work.  It's not helpful to my overall state of mind.

    10.  I'm still scared to go intro on our BMB or PAIF.   I've been lurking them both (and am a little intimidated by the Oct 2014 board!), but am worried that I'll jinx it if I intro there. 
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    queer couple - 32 (me) & 33 (my love) years old - donor sperm,

    Our IF/TTC journey since Nov 2012.

    Me: dx of DOR in Nov. 2012. Low AMH, AFC - 6, Normal FSH, SS-A (RO) Antibodies (Autoimmune issues), tubes clear, Sono (November 2013) NORMAL! <p>

    7 IUI's - December 2012-September 2013.  Medicated, Injected, Triggered.... all BFN.

    My Love:  (the amazing @Healz413)
    Normal AMH & FSH, AFC ~27, blocked tube dx'd via HSG in 2012.   Hydrosalpinx & ovarian cyst dx'd in May 2013.
    dx of Stage IV Endo & bilateral salpinectomy in June 2013.  

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    Partner IVF#1a- December 2013 - H's eggs, my Ute - CANCELLED due to low response
    Partner IVF #1b - February 2014 - H's eggs, my Ute - ER February 4 (10 retrieved, 3 fertilized), Transfer Feb 7 of one Grade 1 and one Grade 2 day 3 embryos.  1 - Day 3, Grade 1 frosty saved.   BFP - 6dp3dt via FRER, Beta #1 - 110, Beta #2 175, Beta #3 - 348, Beta #4 - 2222!, Beta #5 - 4255.  Ultrasound (6w1d) - 2 heartbearts!  

    We lost our beautiful Twin baby girls on June 18, 2014.  Tavin Sara and Casey Elizabeth were born at 21 weeks gestation and were absolutely beautiful, precious, amazing babies.  We miss our daughters every day and love them with all our hearts.

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    1. I'm 4dpiui today. I think this TWW is going to drive me crazy. 

    2. @StacyLH24 I second your #5. I hate knowing that something has already either happened or not happened, but I don't get to find out for another week.

    3. I have so much work to do, but I find myself getting distracted thinking about what may be happening currently in my Fallopian tubes.

    4. I keep wavering back and forth over when I'll start testing. I won't be able to start at my usual way too early time because I'll be out of town, but I'm terrified of having my first BFN of this cycle be one that really counts. 

    5. I'm making a whirlwind trip to CA this weekend for my sister-in-law's bachelorette party and bridal shower. I'm going to be exhausted.

    6. It's frustrating, because the only reason we're cutting this trip so short is because when we booked our tickets we thought I needed to save all my FTO for maternity leave at the end of this year. Since I'm not pregnant yet, we could have taken more time and made it a more reasonable trip.

    7. I basically spent like a year assuming that we would get pregnant in the first 1-2 tries (foolish I know) and planning accordingly. I'm going to try to stop planning around a pregnancy/birth that may or may not happen any time soon.

    8. We had a taste of spring this past weekend and now it's so hard to go back to the cold of winter. I was doing fine with winter until then, but now I'm really eager for spring to come.

    9. I've heard we could be getting a major weather event early next week. I wonder if it'll impact my flight back. I don't think I'd mind if my flight got cancelled and I got to spend a little bit more time in CA.

    10. T-4 days to Falafel Drive-In!

    Bonus PIP: The upside to cold weather... Hot cocoa!

    ETA: Ugh, wall of text

    Me: 28 DW: 28

    Together since 5/30/02. Married since 8/31/08

    IUI#1 - 12/13/13 = BFN

    IUI#2 - 1/22/14 = BFN

    IUI#3 - 2/21/14 = BFN

    IUI#4 - 3/23/14

  • 1. This is 10 things Wed. I guess!

    2. I am so tired from our trip, which was awesome, but big work week this week and I don't know how I'll make it through...one day at a time I guess.

    3.@Manada, first tri just eat what you can! Its more about micro nutrients like folate, b vitamins, vitamin D, etc. I could not eat meat first tri and now am refocusing on 80-100g of protein but its hard!!! I think protein shakes will be in order...

    4. Reading about @amberandrevas loss broke my heart...and was super hard to read with our loss milestone coming up this week. It's such a hard and awful thing that never really leaves you...

    5. I had the first stranger touch my belly. Weird!

    6. We scheduled our next 3 ultrasounds and I'm feeling very "high risk" but hoping all are clear.

    7. I am so hoping for all of you TTC. I read your thread and hope so much for all of you!

    8. I cooked a proper meal for the first time since New Years last night!!! Now that smell/meat aversion is gone poor J won't have to be restricted to cooking eggs and garden burgers only.

    9. I am starting to tell more people I'm pregnant at work. Not quite ready to broadcast ot though. Maybe at 20weeks. Still planning fb reveal at 23 or 24 weeks.

    10. I wish I had more time for TB this week!! Argh!
    Lil'mamaz was born on Aug 21, 2014! She's PERFECT!

    It's been a long road to here...
    Me (43) and J (45) - same sex couple. And we don't feel 40+!
    June'12 - First RE Visit
    Sept. '12 - Tubes removed
    Dec. '12 - Donor Egg/Donor Sperm IVF Cycle - 4 good embies!
    Dec. '12 - Fresh transfer, BFP! EDD 8/29/13
    Mar. '13 - Missed m/c at 16w1d, baby boy stopped growing at 15w4d
    Loss due to umbilical cord clot...baby was perfect. :(
    Jul '13 - FET#1 - c/p
    Sept. '13 - FET#2 - BFN
    Dec.' 2, 2013 - FET#3 with our last chance embie - BFP!!!
    Dec' 26, 2013 - hb!!
    EDD 8/20/14 with a baby girl!
    Little S was born on 8/21/14 - 8lb, 14 oz and 20 inches long.
    We live in Seattle and used SRM for our donor egg IVF cycle


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  • I'll do TTW too! (Ten Things Wednesday) I haven't done a TTT in a while so I figured I would try to get some in today!!!

    1. I feel like my weeks have been slammed. I started a new job and added a new kid (part time) to my schedule during the day. I love the extra money but I feel so busy, busy, busy.

    2. C mentioned already but we are back in the TTC game. This makes me happy and scared at the same time!

    3. I can't believe how far along @kh826 is! It feels like yesterday she announced her BFP!!!

    4. I am so excited for @healz413 and @manada I could just pee! I feel like we've become a part of their journey and I can't wait to see their journey unfold.

    5. I took our niece to a local play place for kids today. The big kids were really rough but luckily she was so brave and I think it really pooped her out. She went to sleep right when we got home.

    6. I've decided that if I can keep my house clean and picked up for a month then we aqre going to splurge for a deep clean of the house.

    7. A friend of our's brother passed away this week and I am trying to get some people together to send a flower arrangement...I feel like some people are just ignoring the email I sent and that makes me dislike people and their intentions.

    8. C and I were supposed to travel home and spend time with my parents this weekend but it looks like we may be staying here. I can't lie...I'm pretty excited about it.

    9. We are trying to start the journey to foster kids but I can't seem to get anyone to call me back...its a little frustrating but I can't worry about it too much.

    10. There is an advertisement for Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream on facebook and it is making me what ice cream...but I can't have ice cream...guess I'll just go eat some salad...that is the same thing right?!?!

    Queer coupled and having a BABY with the love of my life! Love my life and wouldn't have it any other way!
    First IUI 1/22/2013 BFN: 2/7/2013, Second IUI 2/21/2013 BFN: 3/9/2013, Third IUI 4/23/2013 BFN: 5/8/2013, Fourth IUI 5/24/2013 BFN: 6/7/2013, Fifth IUI 6/24/2013 BFN: 7/8/2013

    C began IUI's
    7/23/2013 C's first IUI BFN, 8/21/2013 C's second IUI BFN , Took a break in September and October, 11/05/2013 C's 3rd IUI (TWW...we meet again...) BFN, Took off the month to switch to an RE. 01/01/2014 C's 4th IUI...BFP!!!!!!!! Beta #1- 17, Beta #2- 34, Beta #3-140....  6W Ultra-Sound Reveals nothing in Gestation Sack... Natural M/C at 7W, 2/3/2014

    03/21/2014 IUI #10...BFP!!! Beta #1- 48, Beta #2- 416, Beta #3- 1018. GROW BABY GROW!!!

    1st Ultrasound 4/22/2014 Baby Squints is PERFECT! Measuring at 6w2d with a heartbeat of 129. EDD: 12/12/14.

    Ultrasound at 18 weeks on 7/14/2014. Baby is healthy and growing just as she should!

     

    Check out my blog at: http://journeytoparenthoodandmakingmilk.blogspot.com/

     

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  • I started my 10 things last night, but didn't finish, so I'll join in on TTW too!

    1. @ball.and.chain - I craved cereal during pregnancy too. Golden Grahams was my cereal of choice. GG was my favorite cereal as a child, but I hadn't eaten it in years. My craving for cereal went away after birth. So weird, those pregnancy hankerings.

    2. @jazibel - I have my DVR set to record your episode of HHI!

    3. @doodah1013 - hope your interview went well! And I think you are amazing for being unapologetically you!

    4. I'm enjoying being back at work, though I definitely miss hanging with my kiddo all day. Incorporating pumping into my day is a challenge. I have a very family friendly workplace, so it's no trouble to make time to pump. I just end up missing meetings entirely or arrive late/leave early. I went ahead and blocked time on my calendar, so hopefully people can start scheduling around my pumping times.

    5. I keep trying to get to work by 8:30, but haven't managed to get here before 9 yet. Not a big deal since I'm doing short days, but once I start a FT schedule next week it will begin to matter. I don't want to stay at work any later than I have to.

    6. Our 2-year wedding anniversary is today!

    7. Funny story. I checked mail yesterday. As I was going through the mail, there was a magazine covered in plastic. We get a bunch of junk catalogues, so I just immediately removed the plastic so I could throw the magazine into the recycle bin. Just as I was about to throw it into the heap, I notice it was a Playboy! Z was right there and she joked that it was my anniversary present. Mail person delivered to the wrong mailbox! I guess I should be an adult and take it a few doors down, but I'm a lil embarrassed.

    9. I need to get home early to finish Z's anniversary present - making a magnet board for her to post pics in her office. Wrapping the metal in fabric and putting in frame. May PIP on Thursday it turns out well.

    10. Hugs to everyone who needs them.

    11. Just realized I skipped, #8. Oops.
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  • Happy anniversary, @atxmommas!

    TTC our first. Married to, and madly in love with, my beautiful wife. Living with our fur baby and enjoying 19 nieces and nephews. 
    • DW and I have been tracking, preparing, getting medical testing since January 2013.
    • First Cycle: Unmedicated ICI w/ Donor Sperm 08/02/13: BFN
    • Second Cycle: Unmedicated ICI w/ Donor Sperm 09/11/13, 09/13/13, 09/15/13: BFN
    • Third Cycle: Unmedicated ICI w/ Donor Sperm: 10/13/13, 10/15/13, 10/17/13, 10/21/13: BFN
    • January 2014: Sonohysterogram shows excellent lining & tubes have no blockages
    • Fourth Cycle:  Monitored clomid cycle  w/ ICI's at home: 1/24/14 and 1/25/14. Ovulation verified:  BFN
    • Fifth Cycle: 02/2014 Femara 5mg with ovidrel trigger CD14: BFN
    • Taking a few months off to evaluate if we want to keep trying


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  • Happy anniversary, @atxmommas!


    Yes - happy, happy anniversary to you and Z! :)

    Me - 30, My wife - 31 , Together for 10 yrs - Married August 2012

    5 medicated IUIs w/ RE (March - July 2013) = BFN

    Fresh IVF Cycle in September 2013 resulted in 18 mature eggs, 16 fertilized, 12 made it to day 5. Transfer of 2 Grade A blastocysts on 9/15/13, and 10 embryos in the freezer!      *****BFP on 9/25/13 - betas: @10dp5dt = 232; @12dp5dt = 465; @15dp5dt = 1,581   *********William George born June 4, 2014*********
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