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TTC a Rainbow Sibling Check-in *****BFP Warning!!!*****
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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 almostamissus or frenchteachermama a private PM so I can add you to our graduates list.
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Good day ladies!
A big special congrats to our check-in leader @MoreThanSparrows08 who got her official bfp today! Please pm her your best wishes or find her on the Pregnant after Loss board.
As a result, myself and @Frenchteachermama will be running the checkin. We are still getting things straightened out, so I apologize for not tagging or having your info this week, but we should be good to go with that by next week. In the meantime, please update us and tell us how things are going this week!
QOTW: What traits in others are you attracted to and what ones do you try hardest to instill in your kids?
@anglndsguse44
@bookishmomma
@bootsorhearts
@ellebelle2384
@Frenchteachermama
@graceanne927
@kj808
@longcat07
@mara005
@Missa_g
@Mom2anAngel2
@NoeliaV
@sergeantb44
@srcr2011
@stephy1221
@sunnydaysarehere
@TMaggie0424
@anitaflora
@Lizzyrella
@mikeANDjen448 @pinksandbermuda
@PittPurple
ETA: tags!
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 almostamissus or frenchteachermama a private PM so I can add you to our graduates list.
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Good day ladies!
A big special congrats to our check-in leader @MoreThanSparrows08 who got her official bfp today! Please pm her your best wishes or find her on the Pregnant after Loss board.
As a result, myself and @Frenchteachermama will be running the checkin. We are still getting things straightened out, so I apologize for not tagging or having your info this week, but we should be good to go with that by next week. In the meantime, please update us and tell us how things are going this week!
QOTW: What traits in others are you attracted to and what ones do you try hardest to instill in your kids?
@anglndsguse44
@bookishmomma
@bootsorhearts
@ellebelle2384
@Frenchteachermama
@graceanne927
@kj808
@longcat07
@mara005
@Missa_g
@Mom2anAngel2
@NoeliaV
@sergeantb44
@srcr2011
@stephy1221
@sunnydaysarehere
@TMaggie0424
@anitaflora
@Lizzyrella
@mikeANDjen448 @pinksandbermuda
@PittPurple
ETA: tags!
This discussion has been closed.
Re: TTC a Rainbow Sibling Check-in *****BFP Warning!!!*****
AFM: I'm on CD 6 of my second IUI cycle, my first cycle with the new RE. Even though I like this RE so much better, the practice SO much different from the last. The first did something called "blanket approach to infertility" where they treat you for all kinds of crazy things you don't even have and monitor you like crazy from the beginning of the process. This RE is definitely more traditional, I went in for CD 3 blood work and started the Femara and I don't go back again until Monday CD 10. This is my last chance before we head down the IVF road so I would love any extra thoughts and prayers sent my way over the next few weeks. I hope this cycle works but if it doesn't I we already have our pre-IVF appointments scheduled with my doctor.
QOTW: I absolutely love to see children who include others and are really good friends to one another. Our neighbors have 2 girls who are much older than mine but they always make sure that my kids are included in the neighborhood games and are so kind to my girls. My mom said that's how my sister and I were as little kids and I hope I can instill that in my children. I want to raise kind, loving,a nd inclusive kids!
TTC #3 since June 2013
BFP #1 7/21/2013--EDD 3/30/14--D&C 9/24/13
BFP #2 1/28/14--MC 2/7/14
IUI #1 5mg Femara + trigger = BFN
IUI #2 5mg Femara + trigger = BFN
IUI #3 5mg Femara + trigger = BFN
BIG CONGRATS to @morethansparrows. I was lurking on TTCAL yesterday and was hoping to hear good news today! We will miss you here.
Things are going good. AF is on her way out and I am nervous and excited. I'm not temping or charting. I am really bad at that, so lets see what happens.
QOTW: What traits in others are you attracted to and what ones do you try hardest to instill in your kids?
Kindness. I want my son (and future children) to be kind to everyone. Regardless of what others stand for or believe in. I want to instill our faith in our kids, and have them stand up for it, but be kind to others is just as important. I want them to see the beauty and goodness in all things and people, even in a negative ugly world. My son is very persistent, driven, strong willed and stubborn. Those are good qualities to have if directed in the right way. I want to show him the right way to use those characteristics.
As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen - Winnie the Pooh
Married 8/22/09
Pregnancy 1- EDD 11/21/10 NMC @ 6 weeks
Pregnancy 2 - Rainbow DS born 1/15/11
Pregnancy 3 - EDD 5/2/14 NMC @ 6 weeks 9/4/13
Pregnancy 4 - EDD 6/11/14 BO @ 9 weeks D&C 11/8/13
AF arrived 12/18/13
BENCH IS BURNED 2/2014
TTA until May/June
WOW!!! I'm pregnant!!! BFP 6/8/14 Rainbow on the way EDD 2/14/15
Winnie the Pooh
@srcr2011 Boo for af! I first found charting irritating bc I would forget, but once I got in the habit it really provides so much information! Good luck with it
As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen - Winnie the Pooh
Married 8/22/09
Pregnancy 1- EDD 11/21/10 NMC @ 6 weeks
Pregnancy 2 - Rainbow DS born 1/15/11
Pregnancy 3 - EDD 5/2/14 NMC @ 6 weeks 9/4/13
Pregnancy 4 - EDD 6/11/14 BO @ 9 weeks D&C 11/8/13
AF arrived 12/18/13
BENCH IS BURNED 2/2014
TTA until May/June
WOW!!! I'm pregnant!!! BFP 6/8/14 Rainbow on the way EDD 2/14/15
Winnie the Pooh
@Frenchteachermama - I am glad you like your new RE. I will be sending extra good vibes your way. Thanks for co-hosting the check-in.
@srcr2011- Good luck this cycle.
Neary2011 - I hope the cramping is a good sign for you.
TMaggie0424 - Sorry that you feel this month is a bust. I hope all goes well with the wedding that you are coordinating.
@almostamissus - Thank you for the check-in. I look forward to it every week.
AFM: I am currently 16 dpo. If AF doesn't show up tomorrow I will test. I am not really sure what to think. I am actually trying not to think about it. If AF shows, next cycle we will do a full dose of Femara, but everything else will stay the same. I am a bit stressed out trying to get everything ready for my brother's wedding next weekend. I need to take in DH's vest (he lost too much weight). I also need to make DS's bow tie smaller. I got the smallest one I could find, but it still wraps around his neck twice. I am also stressing that the diaper cover that I ordered for DS from Etsy will not arrive on time (I ordered it 2 months ago). He will be wearing his kilt for the first time and every time I have tried it on him he likes to lift it up over his head. I ordered a green diaper cover with shamrocks on it. I though it would be cute under the kilt. Hopefully it comes in on time.
QOTW: I am most attracted to kindness and faith. We have been trying to teach DS to say the "magic words," please and thank you. We also have been teaching him to say grace before meals and to say bedtime prayers. I hope he will embrace our faith and be able to follow the faith by showing kindness throughout his life.
TTC since 11/2009; Lap/HSG/Hysteroscopy: 5/2011 (endometriosis - removed; endocervical polyp - removed; high pressure in bilateral tubes - cleared)
BFP #1: 8/4/11; DS1 born sleeping on 11/16/11 at 19w1d
BFP # 2: 5/7/12, EDD 1/10/13, DS2 born 1/4/13
BFP # 3: 11/8/13, EDD 7/17/14, mmc 10wks
BFP # 4: 5/16/14, EDD 1/15/15, praying for our 2nd rainbow baby
Dx: Me: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss; DH: Low Morphology (2%)
BFP#1: MC 3/1/11 at 6w1d - EDD 10/21/11
BFP#3: MC 2/8/14 at 4w5d - EDD 10/13/14
BFP#6: CP 11/6/14 at 4w2d - EDD 7/14/15
IVF #1 with ICSI & PGS: May/June 2015, ER 6/3/15, 17R/17M/15F
IVF #2 with ICSI & PGS: July 2015, ER 7/16/15, 16R/11M/9F
PGS results = 6 normal embryos (4 boys, 2 girls)
FET 9/23/15 = BFFN
Dx: Me: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss; DH: Low Morphology (2%)
BFP#1: MC 3/1/11 at 6w1d - EDD 10/21/11
BFP#3: MC 2/8/14 at 4w5d - EDD 10/13/14
BFP#6: CP 11/6/14 at 4w2d - EDD 7/14/15
IVF #1 with ICSI & PGS: May/June 2015, ER 6/3/15, 17R/17M/15F
IVF #2 with ICSI & PGS: July 2015, ER 7/16/15, 16R/11M/9F
PGS results = 6 normal embryos (4 boys, 2 girls)
FET 9/23/15 = BFFN
@TMaggie0424 Hopefully you'll still be able to see a pattern and if not thunderstorms can't last forever, right? I was terrified of them as a little kid too, but now I love them!
@Mom2anAngel2 16 dpo? Wow, you have way more restraint than me! Weddings are always so hectic! The shamrock diaper cover sounds like a good idea. Just remember though, if it doesn't come in on time everyone will be focused on how adorable your DS is... Think of the pictures! lol.
@ellebelle2384 (((big hugs))) to you. Im glad to hear you're not in pain anymore. I'm sorry you have to get your bloodwork repeated. But if it is positive, I'm think it's a simple fix, I know the waiting can be tough but it sounds like your handling it well.
@MoreThanSparrows08 Congrats on the BFP!! You have provided so much support for so many of us!
@almostamissus & @Frenchteachermama Thank you for the check - in:
AFM: I am 9DPO and things are looking good so far. I can usually tell with my temps by now that AF is on her way. No signs of her yet. I have been super moody though, trying to tell myself it is hormonal and not PMS.. LOL I am trying to hold out until Sunday to test which will be 12DPO and AF should be here. I might for giggles just because I have so many cheapies POAS in the morning when I get off work.
@Frenchteachermama I am glad you like the new RE, I can't imagine the added stress to treatment and not liking your doc!
@neary2011 FX for you that it is a good sign!
@srcr2011 never been so glad to see her go I am sure!! Don't let the door hit you...
@tmaggie0424 sorry your chart is a hot mess, I know the feeling I work nights so sometimes my temps are at 445 and others are at 2PM. We have had lots of thunderstorms here as well. they make for great sleeping weather, unless there is a LO.
@Mom2anAngel2 How have you not tested yet? I am doing good if I can make it to 10DPO, FX that she doesn't show!
@ellebelle2384 I am sooo sorry you are back with us, hoping you get good lab results and don't need to repeat things.
QOTW: My stepkids are much older, I am working with SO to teach them responsibility and independence. We are always on the go so it is often much easier to "just do it" for them but it is getting to be a bit much, and with trying to add a LO I will need SO to help me and not have to worry so much if they have their entire uniforms or not.. I am not sure if it is harder to teach SO or the kids...LOL
Have a great week and FX that we have a few more BFP to report!
QOTW: politeness and compassion are biggies for me. The boys are already learning to say please and thank you which makes me happy. Compassion is a work in progress.
Dx: Me: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss; DH: Low Morphology (2%)
BFP#1: MC 3/1/11 at 6w1d - EDD 10/21/11
BFP#3: MC 2/8/14 at 4w5d - EDD 10/13/14
BFP#6: CP 11/6/14 at 4w2d - EDD 7/14/15
IVF #1 with ICSI & PGS: May/June 2015, ER 6/3/15, 17R/17M/15F
IVF #2 with ICSI & PGS: July 2015, ER 7/16/15, 16R/11M/9F
PGS results = 6 normal embryos (4 boys, 2 girls)
FET 9/23/15 = BFFN
QOTW: I admire patience, probably because I don't have much! We are trying really hard to work on patience with DS.