Weekly Check-In

ksgsmu · March 2014

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? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...?

3. Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF?

4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? 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 part about Spring? ( Besides the weather!)

ksgsmu · March 2014

1. Katy from TX
2. TTC 23 months... 10 since loss
3. We are waiting for our DEIVF cycle to start which should be next week!
4. Af has started so not much going on and since we are not using my eggs the pressure has been taken off me tremendously! Now I am just tracking my cycles to prepare for my FET cycle in May.
5. eh.... just ready to get our DEIVF cycle on the road.

QOTW: I love sitting outside in the spring especially at a baseball game!

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FloatingTea · March 2014

1. Liz from Colorado

2. TTC for 2.5 years

3. Just working with my OB right now and starting with testing.

4. I am 5 dpo. Not actually trying this cycle, which makes me crazy. I have a progesterone blood test this week.

QOTW: I love when the tulips start popping up, and spending more time outside with my little furbaby.

JimBobCooter....where are you in CO??

BeckyP005 · March 2014

@ksgsmu‌ I'm so excited for you!!!! @JimBobCooter hugs. I hope you and YH can come up with a plan. Yay for starting process soon!! Oh and how did your talk go with your EH about late picking up issue?

1. Becky from Pittsburgh

2. Started with RE 4/11

3. DE IVF #1

4. still on bcp's

5. I've had waaay to long to think about this lol. Tired of thinking and feeling

QOTW: Flowers blooming and windows open!

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FloatingTea · March 2014

@JimBobCooter I am in Greenwood Village, not far from Centennial at all!

graceanne927 · March 2014

1. Grace from S Carolina

2. 7 months ... 1st cycle TTC since loss in Jan

3. No - TTC naturally on our own

4. CD 14 FW - bding as much as possible this week. I chart but do not temp.

5. Feeling hopeful ...but also realistic. It may take a few cycles to get back to "normal". I went 34 days last cycle and I'm normally 28 ...so we'll see.

QOTW: I truly love Spring. There is a feeling of rebirth and hope...and it's contagious! I'm soaking it all up and it helps keep my mind & spirit on the positive.

Wishing you all the best where each of you are at in your journey!

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Samuelismomma · March 2014

1) Samuelismomma ( Sally) Indiana .....2) 11 months...3)had one sucessful try in dec with re using clomid ovidrel but mc...had two losses prior on own...4)6 dpo..not trying one more cycle before go ahead...on fence about using re again and meds...5)looking forward to trying again and vacation:)....QOTW: being able to walk in the sunshine and get fresh air and hear the birds sing...gives me hope and makes everything feel new again!

PrivateOne · March 2014

@ksgsmu - so happy for you that things are progressing!

@JimBobCooter - the $$ aspect of this whole process just blows. I hope you make it all work in the lease stressful way possible.

@BeckyP005 - you're getting closer and closer every day girl!!!

@graceanne927 - Best of Luck this cycle!

1. PrivateOne, CT

2. Numero Uno since 2009

3. working with a great RE and Center. We are doing IVF #2 with PGD in April

4. Just started the bcp prep. One those till end of March. Boo hiss, I hate this part.

5. Nervous about doing PGD and the risks associated with it, but excited to have more answers about my old eggs/embryos. I just need one good one that will make it, please, pretty please.

QOTW: I was born in Spring so I think it makes it even better for me. I feel so refreshed when everything comes back to life after the long winter. It's natures natural reset button. I also think I have a touch of SAD, so the longer, lighter days really help me emotionally. I'm prolly the only one who looks forward to loosing that hour of sleep. So many people complain and I always say bring it on cuz now we're getting more daylight every day.

Samuelismomma · March 2014

@PrivateOne‌ nope I have sad too so I know exactly how you feel..I hate the back an hr!:)

jchickiem · March 2014

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

2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...? TTC#2 since October 2012

3. Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? I need to. I got 7 DPO bloodwork and the HSG done in October. Everything was normal. MH has not gotten around to the SA. I've become very discouraged and I'm having trouble managing my weight.

4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww? I'm 5 DPO. I'll wait and see if I need to test.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) Just another cycle. Don't think it will work.

QOTW:
What is your favorite part about Spring? ( Besides the weather!) Bluebonnetts in Texas!!

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BeckyP005 · March 2014

@JimBobCooter‌ they are saying end of April. How funny...I started with RE in April now I'm ending with RE in April. Hoping that's a good sign?!

Davie813 · March 2014

1. Davie813, Chicago

2. Third cycle TTC #2.

3. Not yet. Will get referral if this cycle is unsuccessful

4. CD 14, positive opk yesterday.

5. Neutral. Actually kind of looking forward to doing some basic testing (HSG, etc).

6. Spring is my favorite season! I love the smell of grass when the snow finally melts, the way the whole city kind of comes back to life with people outdoors again, the longer days--everything!

latershrader · March 2014

1.) Leanna from Virginia

2.) 16 months

3.) We finished testing w/ the OB/GYN and are on our way to our first RE appointment on April 1

4.) CD 7, my last cycle was a short and startling 25 days. Not sure WHAT is going on w/ my body.

5.) Not feeling much. We'll try to time BD, but I'm just going to hold out hope until after I talk to the RE!

QOTW: I don't love much about spring. I suffer from horrible pollen allergies, so I'm actually dreading it. It's funny because my birthday is right in the middle of spring...and allergies usually ruin it.

PrivateOne · March 2014

soontobeshrader - Keep that hope alive!! After your RE appointment, I hope you feel even more hopeful with new options they'll provide you.

ksgsmu · March 2014

BeckyP005 April is right around the corner!!! So excited for you! I "should" be a few weeks after you with my FET! Hopefully we will both be moving on to the Pregnant after 35 boards together! I started having weird dreams about my FET.... like the other night I dreamed they put Gollum (from Lord of the RIngs) in me instead of my embryo's. It was messed up!

JimBobCooter
Ugh IF is so expensive and DEIVF is insane. Atleast next year we will have a huge medical tax deduction.

jchickiem The blue bonnets are amazing... haven't seen any around here yet! ( I am in Dallas)

Lady2010 · March 2014

1. Lady2010 from Boston

2. TTC #1 since Mar 2012

3. Yes. Just completed IVF#2 (BFN). Taking this cycle 'off'

4. D2 of my cycle. We are 'off' this month and will do a Natural FET the next cycle (April).

5. Well - we could try on our own this cycle - but DH and my travel schedules this month make it impossible. If we can manage to sneak it in, great but I am not holding my breath it will work. But I am going to work hard to get in shape between now and the FET.

QOTW: Well obviously the weather - especially after this year! But I also love the longer days and I just feel like people in general are happier and in a better disposition due to the greater daylight/sunlight.

FX to everyone!!!

PrivateOne · March 2014

So sorry @Lady2010. Looks like a lot of us are April gals though, so it'll be great for support.

ksgsmu · March 2014

Lady2010 I am also trying to get in shape for my FET too... I have no grand illusions of major weight loss, but I am trying to lose some weight, eat really clean, walk more and next week I am cutting caffeine (yikes)

We 're here for you!

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tlc35 · March 2014

1. Tina from Louisiana
2. First cycle TTC #1
3. No, trying naturally for now
4. TWW, I am 4 DPO and had some weird crampiness today. That may be because I was upset when I lost my job today. Ugh. Trying to wait until the beginning of next weekend to test (pre drinking)
5. I am way to excited. I guess that is normal for cycle #1

QOTW: I'm excited to do stuff outside and BBQ in our new house.

ETA: @ksgsmu and @BeckyP005, excited for your upcoming cycles!

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tlc35 · March 2014

JimBobCooter said:

@tlc35, ugh, I am so sorry about your job. (((hugs)))

Thanks! It isn't all bad. I wasn't really happy with how things were run there and I have some other possiblities but still upsetting.

Davie813 · March 2014

tlc35 said:

JimBobCooter said:

@tlc35, ugh, I am so sorry about your job. (((hugs)))
Thanks! It isn't all bad. I wasn't really happy with how things were run there and I have some other possiblities but still upsetting.

@tlc35, I hope you find something better soon. Good luck!

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ewenner · March 2014

ksgsmu - Your Gollum dream also made me lol. I have not yet had any crazy TTC dreams, but that story reminded me of when we were planning our wedding years ago and all the crazy bridezilla dreams I had!

tlc35 - Sorry to hear about your job, but glad you have some other things in the works.

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

2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...?

TTC #1 since about September.

3. Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF?

Not yet. We may look into getting some testing done if we are unsuccessful after two or three more cycles.

4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

AF - the b@#$* showed up three days earlier than I expected. I didn't even make it two weeks during my "2WW" So frustrating.

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

Annoyed. I really thought my cycles were getting more regular and our BD timing was getting better, and then AF showed up early.

QOTW: My favorite thing about srping is that it means summer is coming. And daylight savings time. I love that it stays light out longer. :-)

ksgsmu · March 2014

JimBobCooter ha ha my husband and I were discussing that just last night! All the oh my gosh "what if's" We aren't telling a soul about our DEIVF so we are trying to prepare ourselves for any weird questions etc... Our donor and I look a like in many ways, but still you never know!

SillySally24 · March 2014

1. Sian from SE PA

2. TTC#1 since Nov 2013

3. Working with RMA Specialists since last month. I am in the 2WW after Clomid + Trigger + TI

4. In 2WW with appt for testing on 3/21. No weird symptoms, but then I don't normally get any anyway with AF.

5. I am trying to be hopeful, but not really expecting it to work. Age is not my friend

QOTW:
What is your favorite part about Spring? ( Besides the weather!) - Leaving work and it's still light out! And getting the BBQ out, tired of cooking indoors!

wildflower75 · March 2014

1. Martha (wildflower75) from NYC by way of SF, CA

2. TTC with #2 for the past two months (my baby girl just turned 1)

3. Not seeking help yet with any fertility specialist

4. I tested on Tuesday and it was negative but my cycle is 4 days late (and I am never late) so I will test again either on Saturday or Tuesday? Which one would you do?

5. When I took the test on Tuesday I was sad and very frustrated it was negative but now that I need to test again I am anxious to see what's going on! And a little hopeful!

My favorite part about spring is:
Outdoor seating at restaurants
Rooftop bars
My birthday in April! (I'll be 39 next month!!)

kindershlitz · March 2014

1. kindershlitz-mi 2. TTC #2 since August '13 3. Had HSG yesterday. Was awful, much worse than my first one but clear, appt with OB next week 4. CD 11 (hoping to O late because of visitors and still so sore can't imagine bd'ing soon 5. Trying not to be down, but not too optimistic for this month 6. I love seeing spring flowers pop out of the ground and birds returning.

fabumama · March 2014

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

Fabumama from Texas

2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...?

2nd cycle. TTC #2

3. Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF?

Not yet

4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

2ww- Cycle day 20 / 2 DPO

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

Hopeful, positive, optimistic! A good attitude can only work in my favor, right?! We are doing everything we can to make this happen!

QOTW:
What is your favorite part about Spring? ( Besides the weather!)

It's still light outside when my husband gets home from work at 7!

KirstenAlecia · March 2014

Hey ladies!! Sorry Im late….I never saw the check in! I have been

Kirsten from sunny southern california!

TTC #2 for me (D is 17) and #1 for Hubby. lost count how long….i try not to pay attention so i don't get discouraged.

No specialist yet. Im scared to take that step. Im trying to drop a few pounds before I jump back in temping and all that stuff.

Im on CD 14 This next week is supposedly my fertile window….again not temping so who really knows.

Im thinking this week will be a no go since Im actually hoping not to get PG for the weight loss reason. But Im not going to say no to hubby id he wants to BD and he usually wants to jump on me the most in my fertile window….I think he knows! lol.

Favorite thing about Spring. The fact that I know Summer is right around the corner. Also, I love that it stays light out longer since I am a photographer light is my best friend.

And its wedding season…..that means this girl is busy

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