TTC a Rainbow Sibling Check-In BFP WARNING

MoreThanSparrows08 · May 2014

** There is a BFP warning for this check-in **

Welcome to the TTC a Rainbow Sibling check-in. This check-in is a for TTCAL-ers with living children to talk about the issues about TTCAL while you have a living child. Living children and pictures of living children are welcome here, however if your pictured child is an infant (< a year old), please do place a warning at the beginning of your post to alert ladies who are having a hard day. You do not have to be active on the PAL board in order to be a member of this check-in, however, if you plan on posting on the main board please post an intro there.

All are welcome to join us! Please give us an intro with the following information if you wish: name(s)/age(s) of your child(ren), EDD(s) and where you are in your TTC journey.

If you get a BFP please send morethansparrows08 a private PM so I can add you to our graduates list.

Special hugs this week: srcr2011

Current Member List:

almostamissus - Kennedy: 8, EDDs: 7/19/2014, 8/28/2014

anglndsguse44 - Connor : 2, EDD: 9/3/14

anitaflora - DS: 4, EDDs: ?

bootsorhearts - Isaac: 3 months, EDDs: 10/6/12, 10/29/13

ellebelle2384 - Sophia: 2, EDDs: 10/21/11, 10/13/14

Frenchteachermama - DD1: 5.5, DD2: almost 3, EDD: 3/30/2014

graceanne927 - Harper: 2, EDD: ?

kj808 - DS (J) : 6, DD (K) : 3, EDDs: 6/24/2010, 9/17/2013, 10/21/2013, 8/25/2014

Lizzyrella - Cora: 3.5, EDD: 12/10/2014

longcat07 - Rabbie: 4, EDD: 12/7/2014

mara005 - Fynn: 4, EDDs: 11/4/2013, 8/27/2014

mikeANDjen448 - Emma: 10M, EDDs: ?

Missa_g - Twin boys: 2, EDDs: 9/10/2011, 8/8/2014

Mom2anAngel2 - Liam: 1, EDD: ?

morethansparrows08 - Micah: 7, Elijah: 5, EDD: 8/3/14

mrsjessicamitchell - Ben: 1, EDD: ?

Neary2011 - Kendall Rose: 15M, EDDs: 4/18/2014, 9/18/2014

Noeliav - Amelia: 15M, EDD: 8/23/2014

pinksandbermuda - DD: 2, EDD: ?

PittPurple - DD: 16M, EDDs: 4/16/2012, 12/19/2012

sergeantb44 - Noah : 11, Owen : 9, Natalie : 7, EDD: 8/4/2014

stephy1221 - DD:3, EDD: 10/6/2014

srcr2011 - Caleb: 3, EDDs: 11/21/2010, 5/2/2014, 6/11/2014

sunnydaysarehere - DD: 2.5, EDDs: 7/16/2013, 1/25/2014, 6/19/2014 and 10/18/2014

TMaggie0424 - DD: 1, EDD: 4/26/2010

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**BFP below** Congratulations to @KJsbabe & @polevaultRN on their BFPs. To congratulate them, please check PgAL or send a private PM.

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@ellebelle2384 - How are you? Did the Cipro help the UTI clear up quickly?

@Frenchteachermama - How's the 2WW treating you? ((hugs)) and FX for you to show that yucky doctor he's wrong!

@Lizzyrella - I am so sorry for your loss, but welcome to the check-in. How did the consult go on Tuesday? ((hugs))

@longcat07 - How's everyone feeling this week? FX all the bara-cooties are gone from your house!

@mara005 - How are you holding up in the 2WW? Any testing plans? FX for you!

@Missa_g - How are you today?

@Mom2anAngel2 - Any sign of O yet? How are you?

@mrsjessicamitchell - So many ((hugs)) for you. Praying you and DH are able to sort things out and repair your marriage. It's a hard battle, but well worth it in the end. If you ever need to talk, just PM me.

@Neary2011 - Yay for May!!! How are you feeling about starting to TTC again?

@Noeliav - How're you doing? Has the event passed yet, or still yet to happen?

@sergeantb44 - Any sign of O yet? How are you doing?

@srcr2011 - Were you able to have a discussion with your MIL about her behavior? ((hugs))

@sunnydaysarehere - How are you feeling this week?

@TMaggie0424 - Hope you had a nice anniversary dinner. ((hugs)) for Tanner's EDD. Any news on the move to Florida?

@almostamissus, @anglndsguse44, @anitaflora, @bootsorhearts, @graceanne927, @kj808, @mikeANDjen448, @pinksandbermuda, @PittPurple, @stephy1221 - we missed you ladies last week and would love to hear how you are.

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QOTW: What's your favorite way to relax when your day (or week) has just been too much?

Frenchteachermama · May 2014

@MoreThanSparrows08 thanks for the check in!!

AFM:
I had an appointment with my new RE yesterday and the practice is MUCH better than my current one. He spent 45 minutes going over my chart and then introduced me to his nurses and the woman in charge of everything financial. It's connected to the large teaching hospital in town and I feel very comfortable there.

We spent a lot of time talking about my future TTC. He was encouraging me to do IVF with PGD because time is my enemy with my low AMH. He definitely told me that everything was my choice, but that he wouldn't want me to waste too much time on IUIs.

I finally confided in my mom everything, I haven't told her because I didn't want my crazy sister knowing anything about my issues. My mom spoke to my father and they decided to loan us the money for IVF if we decide to go ahead. I am so blessed to have such generous parents.

So I go in for blood work in a week to see if this IUI cycle was a success and then we'll try one more IUI through the new RE and then move to IVF. I'm totally scared and worried but am trying to stay positive about everything. I go back and forth being happy that I know whats wrong and so thankful that I have such generous parents, and angry that I am here in this situation.

QOTW: I love lazy Sundays!

Mom2anAngel2 · May 2014

@Frenchteachermama‌ - I am glad you found a RE that is willing to listen to you and work with you. Your parents sound amazing. I actually got choked up reading that they would give you a loan for IVF. Hopefully this cycle was a success and it won't even get that far!

Update on me: I am 3dpo today. I had a positive OPK on Monday. Our timing was good this cycle and I am surprised how well my body responded to such a tiny dose of Femara (I had great EWCM). I start my progesterone today and have labs next week to check progesterone and estradiol levels.

QOTW: I enjoy a good glass of wine and relaxing on the couch (or on the deck if it's nice outside).

MoreThanSparrows08 · May 2014

@Frenchteachermama I'm so glad y'all found another RE that took the time to explain your options to you, and that you guys have a plan now. How amazingly awesome that your parents are willing to loan you the money for IVF if you have to go that route. I've still got my FX for you this cycle.

@Mom2anAngel2 FX for you this cycle! Glad your body responded so well to the Femara!

Frenchteachermama · May 2014

@Mom2anAngel2 That's great news about the femara!! FX that this is your cycle! I got choked up too when my mom told me what she wanted to do for me.

Neary2011 · May 2014

@MoreThanSparrows08, Thank you so much for this check-in! We are very excited and a little nervous about trying to conceive again but we are ready. We are going to start our 4th Journey tomorrow, please pray for us.

QOTW: What's your favorite way to relax when your day (or week) has just been too much? My favorite way to relax is a nice cup of coffee and some cupcake wars, but then I want cupcakes and that is not good !

almostamissus · May 2014

Hello ladies! Sorry I have been MIA the last couple of weeks. I took a little bump break and then went on a last minute Carribean vacation. But now I'm back! And I've missed you all like crazy!
Thanks to @MoreThanSparrows08‌ for the checkin. I really feel like this is the place I belong.
@Frenchteachermama‌ Wow! Things seem to be moving quickly for you! I remember when you and I were discussing an upcoming hsg. You mentioned being glad to know what the issue is- can you fill me in? What have you found out?
@mom2anangel‌ Fx that Femara does the trick!
AFM: I had an appt w my RE on Tuesday, right after my trip. She was surprised that I hadn't heard from the surgeon for a consult yet (um, yeah. Me too!) She said if I don't hear from them this week, to phone the office. I'm so ready to get this over with!
In the meantime, she prescribed me clomid to start asap and I took my first dose on Tuesday. She feels that with only one tube, it might (hopefully!) cause me to ovulate from both sides so I have a better chance of having an eggie on my good side. So there's that to be positive about. I'm glad she was willing to give me clomid. I hated waiting the last couple of months feeling like I wasn't doing anything proactive.
If anyone has any info on clomid and how it effects ovulation, opks and bbt that would be great! Because I o regularly, I'm not sure if I will be early, late, on time or even miss o altogether!

QOTW: when I have a bad day, I like a couple of glasses of wine and a hot bath with dh. If it's been a bad week, we usually try to skip out of town for a weekend getaway.

Missa_g · May 2014

Hi everyone. Today is CD4 and I'm feeling really down today. With my history I am well aware of how long this TTCAL journey will likely be and it sucks. I think I'm re-coming to terms with my IF and that acknowledgment is tough. I'm really angry today that instead of closing in on 3rd tri I'm bleeding and decidedly not pregnant. Sorry to be such a downer today.

QOTW: my absolute favorite way to unwind is by pouring myself a glass of wine, cranking up some music, and baking something yummy. I haven't done it in a long time for fear of waking up the boys but I have plans to tonight. Headphones won't be quite the same but I will make it work. Looking forward to chocolate chip cookies already!

Frenchteachermama · May 2014

@almostamissus‌ I got some bad news that my AMH is .20, very very low for a woman of my age (36). Basically I have less viable eggs left in me then I should so trying to conceive on my own or with IUI is unlikely. I'm going to try 2 IUI cycles and go from there. Glad to see you're back! How awesome that you got to go on vacation!!

@Missa_g‌ I feel the same way. Coming to terms and acknowledging my situation has been really tough too. How did we get here

. I wish I lived close enough to come over for some wine, music and baked goodies with you!

MoreThanSparrows08 · May 2014

@neary2011 Sending prayers your way! The first cycle TTC again is, at least for me, pretty exciting/stressful/scary and more.

@almostamissus I have to admit, I'm a bit jealous of you and your last minute Caribbean vacay! How nice that must have been! I don't have any input on the Clomid, but I've got my FX for you this cycle!

@Missa_g I'm so sorry about a new cycle

((hugs)) That sounds like a great way to relax! Send some cookies my way if you have extras!

almostamissus · May 2014

@Neary2011‌ Thoughts and prayers for you! Hopefully you will have it easier this time.
@Frenchteachermama‌ Oh my! That must have been a tough pill to swallow! I'm so glad that you have a team working quickly for you. I hope all goes well and ivf isn't needed.
@MoreThanSparrows08‌ The vacation was truly what I needed! I was completely burnt out. Unfortunately dh and dd couldn't come (dh had work obligations) but none the less, I enjoyed it so much! It was really hard to come back to snow here.

Neary2011 · May 2014

almostamissus, thank you and I truly hope it's easy this time.

MoreThanSparrows08 · May 2014

Just realized I haven't posted my own update... Oops

I'm ok. Still recovering from our camping trip and trying to get caught up at work. My mom had her remaining 14 teeth pulled yesterday, so she's now toothless. She'll got back in a week for a follow-up, and then we'll move on to getting her dentures made and fitted. My photography business is one of the sponsors for a 5K this weekend, so I'm trying to get set up for that. Hoping to O early next week, and I've got my FX for this cycle

QOTW: HOT (like nearly boiling) bubble bath, a glass of Moscato and a good book. I desperately need one of those shelves that go across the tub and hold your wine and books, etc. But I have yet to actually buy one! I also wish my tub were deeper for soaking... I grew up with an old ceramic clawfoot tub and I wish I could take it with me everywhere I go.

bumpuser9524622 · May 2014

@frenchteachermama - That's great you feel better about your new RE! And that's really sweet of your parents to help you out, but hopefully you won't need it!

@mom2anangel2 - That's great that you responded well. FX for you!

@neary2011 - Praying for you! And big (((hugs)))!

@almostamissus - I O on my own, but my cycles are irregular, so Clomid helped regulate my cycles and I O'ed earlier than than usual. It didn't agree with me though and thinned my lining a lot. FX it works out for you!

@missa_g - Big (((hugs)))!

@morethansparrows08 - Sounds like you've been busy! I have my FX for you too!

Eh, I'm doing ok this week. AF hasn't shown up yet and I'm convinced my body hates me! As terrified as I am to try again, I'm sick of waiting. The break has been nice, but I'm over it now.

QOTW: Wine!

sergeantb44 · May 2014

@morethansparrows08 Thanks for the check in-

Nothing new here to report CD12 but working nights so my temps have been kind of crazy and all over the place making it hard to tell. No noticeable CM but maybe starting to get there. Still a bit early for my since its usually CD 17-19 that I tend to O, (or so I think). Starting to have lines showing on OPK so going to keep monitoring there.

Will have labs drawn on CD 21 so feeling pretty relxed about this cycle, more so than in the past.

Congrats to ksjabe and polevaultrn on their BFP, hoping the positive streak continues on within the group.

Hope all have a great rest of the evening and week.

QOTY: I only work 3 days a week and have the others off, though I am usually exhausted but I love getting a mani/pedi done. A few hours of relaxation all to myself.

Mom2anAngel2 · May 2014

@Neary -- TTCAL can bring on so many nerves. Good luck to you!

@almostamissus -- Woohoo for a carribean vacay! I hope clomid does the trick for you. Sorry I do not have any advise as I have never used it. I have only been on Femara.

@Missa_g -- Big ((HUGS)). I am sorry that you are struggling. I too struggle with coming to terms with my IF. I get very angry that my sisters don't have to deal with any of this (not that I want them to) and appear to get pregnant just by looking at their husbands. I also think about how far along I would be and get down when I look at where we are instead. I am sending you all the strength I can, along with some peace. Oh, and now I want chocolate chip cookies.

@MoreThanSparrows08 --FX that you O next week. I love "pretending" that I am a photographer. I wish I was more talented. It's pretty cool that you are sponsering a 5K. Are you running in it too?

@TMaggie0424 -- ((HUGS)) for Tanner's EDD anniversary. I struggle with no one remembering our first son as well. It makes if feel like he didn't exist. But if hedidn't exist, why does it hurt so much that he is not here? We are here for you!

@sunnydaysarehere -- I hope AF shows up soon!

@sergeantb44 -- FX that you O next week!

kj808 · May 2014

@morethansparrows08 Hi! Thanks for the checkin again, sorry I missed last week there just wasn't much to update about me so I figured i'd hold off until today

As for me, I had an appointment with the maternal fetal medicine specialist on Monday. Despite the LONG waiting room wait, I think the appt went well. He had me start taking baby aspirin and is going to have me start progesterone supps also. The nice thing is that he sounded optimistic that I will have a baby again in the future, and it seems like all I need is a good start in order to have a successful pregnancy. I'm glad that I met with him and i'm hopeful of my chances.

This cycle might be out for me because of the saline u/s I did a couple weeks ago but also because I don't know if our timing was right. So if it doesn't happen this cycle then i'll check in with my RE once CD1 comes as he instructed.

QOTW: My favorite way to relax is to sit on the couch, watch my favorite TV show on DVR, and eat ice cream!

stephy1221 · May 2014

@MoreThanSparrows08‌. Things are trucking along. Did a 5k this past weekend, the first in a long time. That felt good. Took DD to meet Cinderella at a local event, she signed DD's copy of the Cinderella book and was super sweet.

@frenchteachermama that is great that your family is so supportive

almostamissus Yay for lkast minute tropical vacations, hope it was amazing

Missa_g hugs

TMaggie0424 Hugs on the EDD anniversary and Congrats on your wedding anniversary

QOTW: What's your favorite way to relax when your day (or week) has just been too much? Usually a book or a run, both are total escapes for me.

anglndsguse44 · May 2014

Good morning! Sorry I missed last week, my bump-friends. But I am back and really looking forward to this weekend! I'm not sure if I shared this news or not, but DH and I have decided to take a mini-break TTC for a month or two. I am trying to shed a few lbs for the summer, and frankly I just need a mental break from the charting, temping, and all the anxiety. We'll see how the next few months go, and then jump on the bandwagon again.

Anyways, I am super excited for this weekend. My cousin is graduating from my alma-mater with a fashion design degree, and she's showing in their "fashion week" so my whole family and some of my college roommates are headed there tonight to support her. Then tomorrow, I'm headed out of town for my best friend's 30th birthday. So DH is on daddy-duty this weekend and I'm looking forwarded to relaxing with some friends

QOTW: I live very close to Lake Erie, and I love to take my dog for a walk with headphones on along the lake to help clear my head. Over the summer, there's nothing better than laying outside on a lounger, catching some sun, and drinking a Summer Shandy. I can't wait until I get to do that again!

I am sorry I do not have time to respond to everyone's post today. I am thinking of you all and hope that you have a great weekend. ((HUGS)) to anyone that needs them today!

BootsOrHearts · May 2014

@Frenchteacher mama That's interesting because I asked my RE about PGD and she says she advises against it for AMH ladies because you have so few embryos anyway, why risk losing a good one? I guess 1 in 4 don't survive the PGD process, even if they were healthy. She said she only suggests it for situations where parents are known carriers of a disease, like Tay-Sachs. She does suggest always doing ICSI though, did your RE talk about that at all? It really helps the fertilization numbers. When we did IVF last year we fertilized 5 of 7 that way!

Also FWIW, My AMH was about the same as yours 2 or 3 years ago and we've had 2 natural BFPs since then. My RE just laughs about it, she says we are defying the odds.

Not much new with me. I'm closing in on the date we said I'd start to wean off BM and move to formula and I'm a nervous nelly. He's so happy and content and perfect and healthy, I don't want to mess that up!

We may start to transition to formula with me still pumping the same amount and freezing it, that way if he has any issues we can switch back to BM. It's tough because at 40 and with AMH, time is not on my side. Still, we have 2 frozen embryos to try and I'm not against using donor eggs if we have to. I want to do everything I can for Baby Boots. He's spoiled that way, as he should be! I'm a proud momma. :-)

MoreThanSparrows08 · May 2014

@Tmaggie0424 ((hugs)) It's hard not to think about where we would be if we had been able to keep our angel babies. I don't know much about the schools in Florida, but I hope you guys are able to make the right decision for your family.

@sunnydaysarehere FX AF shows up soon for you... Waiting is the hardest part, I think. ((hugs))

@sergeantb44 FX for O soon!

@kj808 So glad your new doc is more optimistic and has a plan for you guys. FX for this cycle!

@stephy1221 Woohoo for the 5K!!! I need to get my butt on track and sign up for another one, too!

@anglndsguse44 I hope the break from temping/charting/etc. helps. The fashion show sounds like lots of fun!

@BootsorHearts The decision to switch to formula is a hard one. ((hugs))

BootsOrHearts · May 2014

Oh I forgot QOTW!

My favorite thing to do is go and get a massage but this now involves convincing DH to watch Baby Boots and if he's had a rough week too, it hardly seems fair.

srcr2011 · May 2014

Good morning ladies! Thanks @morethansparrows08 for the check in and special hugs. You are amazing! I am so jealous that you have a photography business. I want to have my own photography business so bad. I take my camera everywhere. How long did it take you to get good enough to have your own business? Did you take classes or just learned on your own?

@almostamissus, I have missed you! I'm so jealous of your quick get away! Fx that clomid works!

@frenchteachermama I'm so glad you have a plan in place. You seem to have found some wonderful, caring doctors. As for your parents, reading that they would loan you money for IVF made me tear up too. Thank God for wonderful parents. That is awesome!

@tmaggie0424 Happy (late) anniversary! That's a bummer you didn't have a sitter, but at least you can celebrate together soon. It's sooo hard to find a sitter for our son.

@missa_g Sorry about CD4. I wanted to give you a million hugs.

@neary2011 I will pray for you too. May is also our month. We will be TTC. I'm full emotions, but the biggest one is excitement. It's definitely been a long journey! Lots and hugs and prayers to you!

@mom2anangel2 I'm glad femara worked well for you! FX this is your cycle!!!!

@bootsorhearts It's bitter sweet when you wean your LO off the boob or BM. I let Caleb self wean finally at 19 months. I had a friend who was formula feeding her LO and she felt bad bc she could not BF but had to choose formula. I told her she was doing what is best for her baby. She is feeding him. He had everything he physically needed, protection and most of all love from a mommy and daddy. That's the same with babyboots! You won't mess anything up, he has a wonderful mommy!!!

@anglndsguse44 GL on dropping some pounds! I hope you are able to relax and unwind, get rid of anxiety and stress and enjoy your mini break! I am/was trying to lose some weight too before TTC. It sounds like you have some fun things planned!

@sunnydaysarehere (((HUGS)))

@sergeantb44 Hopefully you can get good temps and evidence of CM. ((HUGS)). I agree with you, more BFP for this wonderful group!!!

@kj808 I'm glad you had a good appt! Sounds like you have a good plan! FX!!!

@stephy1221 Good job on the 5k. I bet your LO was excited to meet Cinderella!!!

I hope I got everyone....sorry if I missed you.

AFM: I didn't talk to my MIL. I can come up with a million reasons why I didn't, but to be honest, I chickened out. I'm going to just let it go. She apologized again when I picked him up and didn't want to stir the water.

I am sooo ready for summer, 18 more school days until I am off for summer break. It's going to be the longest 18 days of the school year!

So the time has finally come...we will be TTC this month and next. I am hoping it happens soon, or my waiting and planing would have been in vain. I am hoping to be home with a new baby in Feb/March, have FML and summer break with #2 and go back to work when baby is around 6 months. That's the plan anyway! If it doesn't happen this way, but later, I am NOT putting myself back on the bench.

I just want to say I am so thankful for such wonderful ladies!

QOTD. A bath alone, shopping alone, eating alone in front of the TV...anything alone! Not that long ago, I needed to mentally "check-out". As soon as DH got home from work, I apologized that there was no dinner and he needed to fend for himself and our son and I went to bed at 5:30 alone! He's such a great guy, he cooked and cleaned and kept Caleb out of our room.

MoreThanSparrows08 · May 2014

@srcr2011 Thanks so much for the compliment! I started my business just over 3 years ago (wow, didn't realize it had been that long!), and I've been building it ever since. Hopefully someday soon, it will provide enough income that I don't have to work a full-time job and do it on the side. I am entirely self taught. A photographer friend hired me as a second shooter for a number of weddings/events, and I always took pictures of my kids and such, and a former friend encouraged me to start my own business. I'd love to take some classes, but for now, if I need to learn something, youtube is my instructor

I'm glad your MIL apologized, and I know what you mean about not wanting to stir the pot. FX it never happens again, and that this is your cycle! ((hugs))

srcr2011 · May 2014

MoreThanSparrows08 said:

@srcr2011 Thanks so much for the compliment! I started my business just over 3 years ago (wow, didn't realize it had been that long!), and I've been building it ever since. Hopefully someday soon, it will provide enough income that I don't have to work a full-time job and do it on the side. I am entirely self taught. A photographer friend hired me as a second shooter for a number of weddings/events, and I always took pictures of my kids and such, and a former friend encouraged me to start my own business. I'd love to take some classes, but for now, if I need to learn something, youtube is my instructor

I'm glad your MIL apologized, and I know what you mean about not wanting to stir the pot. FX it never happens again, and that this is your cycle! ((hugs))

That's amazing! I got some really cool shots of my little cousins twirling their skirts at their Baile Folklorico performance. I bumped up my shutter and the ISO and got really good pics of their twirls and skirts. I was pretty impresses. LOL. I have been using youtube as well and reading different photography blogs.

MoreThanSparrows08 · May 2014

@srcr2011 I believe the best way to learn is through experience. I shot a couple's sessions for a friend and her hubby, and I realized halfway through that I forgot to change my shutter/aperture/ISO, and the pictures came out really dark. Luckily, I was able to repair them in Photoshop, but I've learned to always check and double check my settings! Do you shoot in RAW?

graceanne927 · May 2014

HI Everyone

Sorry I missed last week - it's hard to find time w/ an active 2 year old. I have so much to accomplish in the 2 hrs she gives me during her naps

Grateful for her busy-ness though!

I'm on CD 9 and 3rd Cycle AL. Will start OPK's and possibly temping after this cycle if we are not successful. I'm at the very start of my FW ---> lot's of s e x ahead...Im already exhausted.

I'm sorry I can't reply back to everyone personally but I've read all of your updates!

@morethansparrows08 Thanks for the check in!

QOTW: I love love love my bubble baths, usually w/ a glass of wine. But I've given up wine while TTC. Warm baths are my oasis. I love that my hubby will come home after working all day, take over dinner, and entertain our daughter while I soak up for a good hour. Not every night - I wish! But atleast once a week & it's so appreciated.

Happy Weekend to Everyone!

Neary2011 · May 2014

Thank you Ladies for all the support, our trying to conceive journey has gotten off on the wrong foot and me and the husband are back fighting, he wants me to sex it up some and I try and it isn't working and he tells me to take charge, but when I do that, he doesn't like what I am doing, I feel lost, I want TTC to go back to the way it was the first time, having fun. Hoping that a Good Night sleep will get us back on track. I have been temping for about 8 days but have decided to stop because it is messes with my moods big time with having to get up same time every day and test but I do other testing so I am going to continue with the other test.

mara005 · May 2014

Hey, thanks for the check in!

Mara005-- How are you holding up in the 2WW? Any testing plans? FX for you!
The 2WW is going well. I'm convinced we're out this cycle so I'm just waiting for AF. No testing plans, even on a good cycle I don't test until I'm late, I can't stand to see a BFN.

I am very excited for this weekend, I'm doing my first craft fair of the season! I sell homemade salsa, apple sauce and jelly along with crocheted items.

QOTW: I like to watch TV, crochet and play mindless games like candy crush.

longcat07 · May 2014

@longcat07 - How's everyone feeling this week? FX all the bara-cooties are gone from your house!

"bara-cooties" LMAO. yeah, for the most part we're all healthy again. the cold briefly devolved into a sinus infection for the weekend and then somehow turned into a mild tummy bug...i walked around from sunday to wednesday feeling like i was going to barf all the time and got rather dehydrated. which brings me to my chart saga. between the cold and the tummy bug, i had to discard 6 out of 8 temps. yikes. and then when i no longer had any reason to be discarding temps, my temp just stayed up. i did get a +OPK while i had the tummy bug but since i was dehydrated and it was SMU, i wasn't sure it if it was valid or not, especially since later in the day it was no longer anywhere near positive. i guess maybe it was? lol whatev. our timing was ok but we were NTNP so didn't do any of our fertility aides this cycle (preseed, mucinex, laying curled up on my back for 10min after), plus i was dehydrated so while i had fertile CF, there wasn't much of it.

we're going to have a busy busy weekend. rabbie's grandparents (LH's parents) gave me money to get him a fancy swingset, so we picked it up from costco just before i got sick and it's supposed to be really nice this weekend, so that's our weekend there. should be fun.

QOTW: lol...does mexican coke with a healthy dose of captain count?

edit: grammar derp

Neary2011 · May 2014

Just need to vent nothing baby related just some major family issues, some of my family think they know what is best for my child so they tell my husband in private every chance we visit with them and I am just sick of it, K is our daughter and we are going to raise her the way we see fit to and that goes for what cloths she wears (there is nothing wrong with hand me downs) and anything else for that matter, just so aggravated this weekend. Vent over!

mara005 · May 2014

Ok! Finally had a minute to read everyone's replies and can comment.

@Frenchteachermama - FX for this IUI but what great parents you have to offer the money ((hugs))

@mom2anAngel2 - Hope the 2WW is treating you well!

@Almostamissus -Good to hear your Dr. is helping you with O. I'm struggling with this, I feel like we are now going to have months we are automatically out because I O'd from my tubeless side.

@Missa_g - ((hugs)) I understand your feelings, I'm constantly overwhelmed by this TTC shit and hate to think of "where I could be". Also I love baking.

@Morethansparrows08 - I hope the 5k sponsorship went well, and FX for O soon!

@TMaggie0424 - Glad your anniversary was good. We went to Disney last Nov./Dec, it was AWESOME!

@Sunnydaysarehere - Hope AF has shown (or does soon)!

@kj808 - glad to hear your DR is optimistic. FX your timing wasn't off.

@Stephy1221- Aww, I bet your DD was super cute seeing Cinderella.

@Anglndsguse44 - hope your mini ttc break is what you and DH need. GL losing weight.

@Bootsandhearts - I think it's a good idea to start transition a bit before you need to, just in case.

@Scrc2011 -Hope the last couple weeks of school go by fast.

@graceanne927 - I hate going into the FW thinking "Crap we need to have sex but I'm tired just thinking about it!"

@Neary2011- Sorry you're fighting with DH. TTC is so stressful, DH and I fight more in my FW than any other week of the month. Also, ugh, I hate when people think they should have some input on how I deal with marriage or my child.

@longcat07 - sorry you were sick! Hope the swingset was easy to put together and DS is enjoying it!

Neary2011 · May 2014

mara005, Thank you and I am hoping and praying that things better with me and my husband as our trying to conceive journey moves along.

NoeliaV · May 2014

Am I bringing up the rear again this week? :-P I am sending huge hugs to all who are struggling, and good thoughts for everyone else.

The Event is finally, finally over, and we're home. It's in a different city in TX each year, and this year it was in Fort Worth ~3.5hrs from home. So, 3.5 hrs of travel each way, plus 14+ hour work days for a week, and I'm all sorts of over it. Ha.

I forgot my thermometer at home, but based on CM, I'm pretty certain I O'd Thurs/Fri, which with timing alone makes this cycle very very very unlikely. Add in the stress, and it's 99.99% a no. Oh well. Onward.

QOTW:
Ah. A hot bath or a favorite book is a lovely luxury. I usually settle for some chocolate and some internet browsing

almostamissus · May 2014

Thanks all for the well wishes! The vacation was lovely, though not nearly long enough and would have been so so much better if dh and dd were along as well. It has prompted dh to be more serious in planning a vacation for all of us (he is a total workaholic!) so I'm having fun starting to think and plan for that!

@mara005‌ yes! That's exactly how I felt. Like we have been at this for a year and half now, but God knows how many times I've O'ed on my "off" side! Just wasting time as far as I'm concerned. My re "assures" me that women alternate sides for ovulation but I absolutely don't believe it! The only study ever done on humans (I think they looked at almost 3000 cycles) concluded that you were just as likely to O from the same side as the opposite. Plus I have seen many women with one tube go for iui and cancel several times in a row because the eggs were produced on the "off side".
I suspect that's probably why having one tube doesn't reduce your chances of a bfp by 50%- because it's not "right, left, right, left"
I'm glad she's open to providing clomid so my chances are increased. But she's not tracking ovulation so really I will have no clue if it's actually helping or not. Ah well! Just keep praying, I suppose!

BookishMomma · May 2014

Joining back in here... I had my third miscarriage last week. This time it was a D&C (the other two were earlier and happened at home). I am having a lot rougher time with this one, since everything had looked to be going well this time around. I had good betas, got past my loss milestones, and even saw a heartbeat in my 6th week, only to go to a routine appointment last week at 8w5d to find out that there was no heartbeat. I am heartbroken, and I have so many questions. My EDD would have been 12/5/14.

We are benched for a month, but our next step will be to see an RE. I'm definitely interested in hearing from other ladies here who are seeing an RE to get an idea of what to expect. If you're willing to talk about it, let me know and I'll send a PM.

eta: edd

almostamissus · May 2014

@bookishmama‌ I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. It's just devastating. I hope you have lots of love and support surrounding you!
I'm currently seeing an Re. I was so nervous for the first appointment, but really, it was so validating to speak with some one who didn't dismiss my concerns. For me, the first appointment consisted of taking a lengthy medical history- just lots and lots of questions about my cycles, previous pregnancies and general medical stuff. She also did a tv ultrasound and showed me everything. That was actually really cool! I had most of the preliminary testing done prior to seeing her, but usually the want cd 3 bloodwork to check your base hormone levels, cd 21 (really 7dpo) bloodwork to make sure your ovulating. And a semen analysis for dh. She also tracked my betas down to 0 and ran the recurrent loss and genetic panels as I saw her right after my second loss. I know I'm forgetting some stuff- like thyroid and amh numbers. Oh and an hsg!- but that was mostly it for me. If you (or anyone else) have questions, feel free to pm me. I'm happy to help

srcr2011 · May 2014

MoreThanSparrows08 said:

@srcr2011 I believe the best way to learn is through experience. I shot a couple's sessions for a friend and her hubby, and I realized halfway through that I forgot to change my shutter/aperture/ISO, and the pictures came out really dark. Luckily, I was able to repair them in Photoshop, but I've learned to always check and double check my settings! Do you shoot in RAW?

No, not yet. I don't have photoshop or any other "really good" program to edit my pics. I am just starting, but I want to do it eventually. I am a "control" person, so I want to be able to edit the pics the way I want for the final photo. LOL it is something I am determined to learn though.

srcr2011 · May 2014

BookishMomma said:

Joining back in here... I had my third miscarriage last week. This time it was a D&C (the other two were earlier and happened at home). I am having a lot rougher time with this one, since everything had looked to be going well this time around. I had good betas, got past my loss milestones, and even saw a heartbeat in my 6th week, only to go to a routine appointment last week at 8w5d to find out that there was no heartbeat. I am heartbroken, and I have so many questions. My EDD would have been 12/5/14.

We are benched for a month, but our next step will be to see an RE. I'm definitely interested in hearing from other ladies here who are seeing an RE to get an idea of what to expect. If you're willing to talk about it, let me know and I'll send a PM.

eta: edd

I am so so so sorry about your loss. My heart goes out to you and I am sending a million huge ((hugs)).

NoeliaV · May 2014

@bookishmama

I am so so sorry. ((( hugs )))

ellebelle2384 · May 2014

Looks like I'm back over here too. Sorry for your loss @bookishmama‌ I'm definitely interested in info on the RE because that's our next step too.

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