~~* May Flowers Check-In ~~* 7/8/14

TVLily · July 2014

Good Morning, my lovely May mamas! Summer is finally here full force, so I hope everyone is able to take time to enjoy some good summer activities. Please feel free to PM me anytime if you are having a tough week.

This is a check-in for anyone who had a loss or an EDD in May (of any year). I am so sorry for each one of your losses. I hope that this can be a place to give support and help each other through this difficult time.

Members, give us an update on how you are doing. If I didn’t tag you with specific questions, it’s only because we didn’t hear from you last week (or for a few weeks) - please jump back in. Please pop in and let us know how you’re doing even if you don’t have time to respond to everyone individually this week! New members, introduce yourself so that we can get to know you.

If you get a BFP, please PM me and let me know. I try to lurk on PgAL often, but sometimes it’s tough.

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~*~ Our Members and Our Angels’ May EDDs ~*~

alm288 - EDD 5/27/14

Ashtog – Sawyer’s EDD 5/6/2014

BBnut - EDD 5/17/2014

co baby1 - EDD 5/12/2014

Giants721 - EDD 5/26/2014

Hadley135 - EDD 5/30/2014

HoldingOutHope - EDD 5/5/2013

jlworden710 - EDD 5/31/2014

kflynn81 - Jack’s EDD 5/11/2014

Km380 - EDD 5/5/2014

Kryan108 - EDDs 5/25/2013 and 5/27/2014

Lindsebert - EDDs 5/14/2013 and 5/25/2014

MCH77 - Timothy's EDD 5/6/2014

QuigleyCat1 - EDD 5/5/2012

tvandewi - EDD 5/2/2014

Zapgurl44 – EDD 5/2/2013

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@alm288 ~ Ya the one nice thing about FF is after a few months of data you can layer them on top of each other on the website to look for trends. Are you watching Germany again today? Have you had to travel a lot recently for work, or have you had a break?

@ashtog ~ I see you started with the OPKs, FX you get a + soon. Anymore weekends away planned for the summer? Do you do photography for weddings also?

@“co baby1” ~ When is your CD3 bloodwork results appointment this week? I really hope your MW puts her big girl panties on and doesn't give you the relax BS. Hopefully the brown tinged CM is gone also.

@ddlauvin ~ I’m very sorry for your loss. Is your EDD 5/12/14 or your loss date 5/12/14?

@Giants721 ~ How are you feeling post IUI? I'm so glad it went smoothly for you. FX for you that this is your cycle!!

@Hadley135 ~ Hey Hun, how are you? I hope you are enjoying your summer, any fun things planned?

@HoldingOutHope ~ I'm sorry again they wouldn't start the testing at your follow up. Hopefully you can feel like you make more progress with your RE next week. I'm also sorry your furbaby has heart worms, hopefully the medication clears him up quickly. Have you gotten back into a working out routine since you've been home?

@kflynn81 ~ You have been on my mind. I am so sorry that the FET is causing you so much stress, sending you lots of +++ vibes and big ((hugs)). I hope that YH is finding way to help you stay distracted.

@km380 ~ Sorry for the BFNs hun. Hopefully AF shows soon so you can get on with the next cycle. That is one of the problems with progesterone it can keep your temps elevated for longer as it works its way out of your system.

@kryan108 ~ How did your interview go last week? Any other prospects on the horizon?

@jlworden710 ~ I’m sorry you're temps are so frustrating; it may be the progesterone throwing it off though too. Are you going to test anytime soon or just see what happens over the next week? Have you been developing a routine now that you are off for the summer?

@lindsebert ~ Hi Sweetie! I hope things are going well with you.

@mch77 ~ Hi Hun, How are you doing? I hope you are enjoying your summer, any fun things planned?

@quigleycat1 ~ How are you holding up with the renos? So glad that they are almost done the major parts and can move onto flooring soon. It will be so worth it once it is done!

@TVLily ~ Hi!!

@Zapgurl44 ~ I'm glad AF is here, hopefully she isn't being to harsh on you. I hope you and YH find the perfect house in Florida. How many days are you there for?

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Question(s) of the week (QOTW): What is your Zodiac sign? Do you put much weight into horoscopes?

Quote of the week:

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Lots of (((hugs))) and love to you, ladies! :x

TVLily · July 2014

HoldingOutHope said:
Good morning and thanks for the check-in, @TVLily! How are you this week?

@HoldingOutHope
~ I'm sorry again they wouldn't start the testing at your follow up.
Hopefully you can feel like you make more progress with your RE next
week. I'm also sorry your furbaby has heart worms, hopefully the
medication clears him up quickly. Have you gotten back into a working
out routine since you've been home?

Eh, thanks love. Apparently it's rather typical to wait 6 weeks post-loss to do b/w? I'm OK with it...we're in no hurry, I guess. It will probably be more convenient to just have the RE do everything, anyway. And thanks for the good thoughts for my big guy; they are appreciated. Luckily he has shown no symptoms, so I'm praying we caught this very early and his discomfort through treatment will be minimal.

I have resumed my workout routine, though it kind of went to hell this weekend since MH and I were bar hopping and day drinking and otherwise throwing our responsibilities out the window. But I'm back on the train today! I'm basically doing T25, plus regular Body Pump and spin sessions at the gym. Just a little over 2 months to Mexico. :P

QOTW: I find horoscopes to be amusing, though I don't put a ton of stock into them. I am a cusp baby - usually Scorpio, but sometimes Libra, depending on the dates used by
whatever publication you happen to read. I do have traits of both signs, but tend to lean Scorpio.

I'm glad your pup seems well. I'm also glad you and YH were able to blow off some much built up steam! That's exactly what you need right now; having fun with each other.

Wohoo good for you girl! I have told myself August I will start trying to work out more, so I may be knocking on your door for inspiration.

Oooh a dual that's fun! Twice the insight into your future

TVLily · July 2014

Hello ladies!!
I'm trucking along in the 2ww as of now I'm saying no testing until beta on the 17th but that's 9 days away so well see. I'm trying to remind myself that at lunch today I'll be half way there; I just really don't want to see a bfn or make myself too stressed before I see my RE on the 17th if I actually get a bfp.

I have another appt with my therapist tonight and I definitely feel like I have been feeling better talking to her; so I'm looking forward to that. I had to fill out this two page questionnaire on my losses as "homework" so well be discussing that tonight.

QOTW: I am a Pisces and definitely can relate to a lot of the qualities in my sign; and although I find horoscopes fun to read on occasion I can say I am a big believer in their truth.

Km380 · July 2014

Morning! Thanks for the check in how are you @TVLily‌?

@HoldingOutHope‌ your weekend sounds great! Keep us updated on your pup too. I bet he was happy to see you when you picked him up.

Afm -cd1 here. We are actually taking 1cycle off. I need a break from the progesterone and stress and I'm sure mh does too. I'm still going to temp and prob do OPKs to avoid any accidental good timing lol. I have big plans of drinking, eating well and getting back to running this month and I'm off to a good start. I ran for the first time in weeks yesterday, it was hard but felt great. Oh and ab workouts. Lots of abs!

Eta I forgot the QOTW! I'm a Pisces, I don't put a lot of faith in horoscopes but some of the traits are me for sure

TVLily · July 2014

Km380 said:
Morning! Thanks for the check in how are you @TVLily‌?

@HoldingOutHope‌ your weekend sounds great! Keep us updated on your pup too. I bet he was happy to see you when you picked him up.

Afm -cd1 here. We are actually taking 1cycle off. I need a break from the progesterone and stress and I'm sure mh does too. I'm still going to temp and prob do OPKs to avoid any accidental good timing lol. I have big plans of drinking, eating well and getting back to running this month and I'm off to a good start. I ran for the first time in weeks yesterday, it was hard but felt great. Oh and ab workouts. Lots of abs!

That's great you are listening to your body and giving yourself a break when you need it. Ttcal is hard emotionally and physically and summer is a great time to take a breather, have some fun and focus on yourself.

Woohoo!! So glad you're back to running that must feel good!! I hope this week is successful again!!

Giants721 · July 2014

@HoldingOutHope‌ I am glad you and yh got to release some tension and let loose! Also happy to hear your pup isn't having any symptoms. Good for you to get back to working out. I'm still trying to find my motivation...

@tvlily I can't remember if you triggered. If you did are you testing that out? Good luck, you are almost there! The 17th will be right around the corner. I'm glad that therapy is helping you.

@km380 It sounds like you are doing your body right. Take this cycle to relax and recharge.

AFM I am in the beginning of my tww for my first IUI. It's been fine. Hopefully this IUI is it.

We are on vacation in the "Hamptons". My DH's grandmother has a house in Sag Harbor so we spend a lot of time here. We actually drove past the house the Kardashians are renting, it's a few miles away from us. Couldn't see anything but a black gate with a guard sitting behind it reading the paper!

QOTW I am a Capricorn. I like to read the horoscopes if they are lying around but I don't put much faith into them.

jlworden710 · July 2014

Hello Lady Loves....

@holdingouthope, I am so jealous of your workout discipline... I will ask hubs if we can move by you so I can be skinny and buff

Hoping you can get your testing underway love, but in the meantime... I suppose the best thing is to continue your bar hopping

@tvlily thanks for the check in! GL holding out on testing and I have lots of FX for you!!! I am so glad that your feeling good with your therapist, hope you can get some much needed emotional venting out!

@km380 I hope your break is everything you and your husband need it to be. I hear you on the progesterone and the stress with it all... I know for us, this first cycle with progesterone and opk's has just all felt so forced and pressured. hugs

AFM

@jlworden710 ~ I’m sorry you're temps are so frustrating; it may be the progesterone throwing it off though too. Are you going to test anytime soon or just see what happens over the next week? Have you been developing a routine now that you are off for the summer?

yeah my temps are stupid... I am thinking its part progesterone, part wedding/drinking/waking up at noon/air condition/mouth breathing etc...

I am holding off until Saturday, as we are going to probably go out for my birthday and that would be CD 25 and 13dpo (allegedly). If I get a negative I will probably go ahead and keep progesterone going until Monday, test again and then stop the progesterone and wait for AF...

Overall I am just feeling kinda lapped with everyone moving on in the last month... I know there are so many people that have been here longer then me, had way more times on PGAL then back to TTCAL, but I am just feeling numb to lots of things lately... I dont read intros, I dont even really feel like responding to most threads... and I feel like a horrible bumpie for it. I am just exhausted I guess.

I blame progesterone... I watched High School Musical 3 yesterday... and cried

X_X

Sorry for the post full of crying... just needed to vent.

Much love ladies ::muah::

co baby1 · July 2014

Thank you @TVLily‌ for check in! I'm keeping everything crossed for you!!

@HoldingOutHope‌ - sounds like the best possible weekend ever! Lots of vibes for your big guy, hopefully the meds clear him quick! PS- have you done the new body pump? I've really slacked and not gone in a few weeks, I mean the ankle injury had a lot to do with it

@Km380‌ - FX for an awesome break with lots of food, drinks and an workouts!

@Giants721‌ - everything's crossed for your first IUI cycle! I'm a little embarrassed to admit, I am a reality TV whore and the kardashians (show, not them) are a fave. Hope you see some action before you leave

@jlworden710‌ - sending you tons of puffy >:D< I'm so sorry you've had such an awful time with temping, I packed it in with trying bc I never felt like my temps were right with all the "if's".

AFM - my MW's office deserves the biggest TP ever. After the last apt I went back the next day for a blood draw and had to argue with the MA drawing to pull my T3 & T4 levels, then I called to get my results last weds because I hadn't heard anything after a week. The nurse called me back and said everything's "fine", do you still want your apt to review. I asked for my numbers so that I could review and then decide to cancel or not. After doing minimal research my FSH looked high at 11.2 so I called back to make sure I had the right numbers (and to see if they drew my AMH, they didn't) and spoke to another nurse who said everything was not fine and I needed to see an RE. We have our first apt with an RE tomorrow. I'm so frustrated this office can't seem to get it together and have decided I won't be going back again.

The brown spotting is gone and yesterday I got my first smiley on the CBE OPK's since I started using them. We had lots of fun over the weekend and last night so we will see!!

jlworden710 · July 2014

@co_baby1 FX for your HIO to pay off!!!! so sorry about your MW office... I have no patience for some people anymore...

Km380 · July 2014

@TVLily‌ we most have posted at the same time. We're both Pisces :-) I'm glad therapy is helping. Fx crossed for you!

@Giants721‌ very jealous you're in the hamptons! I miss Long Island so much in the summer. Fx for your IUI!

@jlworden710‌ (((hugs))) sweetie. Go easy on yourself the progesterone really takes a toll. The first cycle I was on it was the worst and I didn't think I could handle even a 2nd cycle. 6mos later ...it's a little easier to cope but now I'm ready for that break. Fx for a bfp as a bday gift

TVLily · July 2014

Giants721 said:
@HoldingOutHope‌ I am glad you and yh got to release some tension and let loose! Also happy to hear your pup isn't having any symptoms. Good for you to get back to working out. I'm still trying to find my motivation...

@tvlily I can't remember if you triggered. If you did are you testing that out? Good luck, you are almost there! The 17th will be right around the corner. I'm glad that therapy is helping you.

@km380 It sounds like you are doing your body right. Take this cycle to relax and recharge.

AFM I am in the beginning of my tww for my first IUI. It's been fine. Hopefully this IUI is it.

We are on vacation in the "Hamptons". My DH's grandmother has a house in Sag Harbor so we spend a lot of time here. We actually drove past the house the Kardashians are renting, it's a few miles away from us. Couldn't see anything but a black gate with a guard sitting behind it reading the paper!

QOTW I am a Capricorn. I like to read the horoscopes if they are lying around but I don't put much faith into them.

No I didn't trigger my pcos has created to many follicles so my RE wants to leave that as a last ditch effort if needed.

Your vacation sounds absolutely lovely! I'd probably creep the mansion too; what a nice way to make the 2ww fly by!! Have a great vacation Hun!

zapgurl44 · July 2014

@HoldingOutHope‌ -wait as long as possible for the bloodwork . Many of my clotting factors were drawn 8 weeks after my d&c and came back that I had a protein s defiency. When my RE left a I saw a new guy he redrew everything and it came back normal.
@co baby1-yea for a smiley face!!! Those strips sounds a lot more fun the the cheapie OPK'S
AFM-yea for a non medically induced AF. We will be in FL for 5days, 4nights. Friday and Saturday house shopping and hopefully Sunday we can hit the beach.
QOTW- I'm a Capricorn and I take that stuff with a grain of salt.

TVLily · July 2014

jlworden710 said:
Hello Lady Loves....

@holdingouthope, I am so jealous of your workout discipline... I will ask hubs if we can move by you so I can be skinny and buff Hoping you can get your testing underway love, but in the meantime... I suppose the best thing is to continue your bar hopping

@tvlily thanks for the check in! GL holding out on testing and I have lots of FX for you!!! I am so glad that your feeling good with your therapist, hope you can get some much needed emotional venting out!

@km380 I hope your break is everything you and your husband need it to be. I hear you on the progesterone and the stress with it all... I know for us, this first cycle with progesterone and opk's has just all felt so forced and pressured. hugs

AFM
@jlworden710 ~ I’m sorry you're temps are so frustrating; it may be the progesterone throwing it off though too. Are you going to test anytime soon or just see what happens over the next week? Have you been developing a routine now that you are off for the summer?
yeah my temps are stupid... I am thinking its part progesterone, part wedding/drinking/waking up at noon/air condition/mouth breathing etc...
I am holding off until Saturday, as we are going to probably go out for my birthday and that would be CD 25 and 13dpo (allegedly). If I get a negative I will probably go ahead and keep progesterone going until Monday, test again and then stop the progesterone and wait for AF...

Overall I am just feeling kinda lapped with everyone moving on in the last month... I know there are so many people that have been here longer then me, had way more times on PGAL then back to TTCAL, but I am just feeling numb to lots of things lately... I dont read intros, I dont even really feel like responding to most threads... and I feel like a horrible bumpie for it. I am just exhausted I guess.

I blame progesterone... I watched High School Musical 3 yesterday... and cried
X_X

Sorry for the post full of crying... just needed to vent.

Much love ladies ::muah::

Happy Early Birthday Sweetie!!

Sending you lots and lots of (((hugs))). I get the bump pull back. I feel it too. Even when I lurk on pgal sometimes I never knew the person saying ttcal grad was on ttcal, and usually they're not super active but still. It's tough spot to be in.

I hope the progesterone eases up for you, it's hard all the extra emotions it brings, but I'm sure it being the first cycle back ttcal doesn't help either.

More ((hugs)); keeping everything crossed for you.

TVLily · July 2014

co baby1 said:
Thank you @TVLily‌ for check in! I'm keeping everything crossed for you!!

@HoldingOutHope‌ - sounds like the best possible weekend ever! Lots of vibes for your big guy, hopefully the meds clear him quick! PS- have you done the new body pump? I've really slacked and not gone in a few weeks, I mean the ankle injury had a lot to do with it

@Km380‌ - FX for an awesome break with lots of food, drinks and an workouts!

@Giants721‌ - everything's crossed for your first IUI cycle! I'm a little embarrassed to admit, I am a reality TV whore and the kardashians (show, not them) are a fave. Hope you see some action before you leave

@jlworden710‌ - sending you tons of puffy >:D< I'm so sorry you've had such an awful time with temping, I packed it in with trying bc I never felt like my temps were right with all the "if's".

AFM - my MW's office deserves the biggest TP ever. After the last apt I went back the next day for a blood draw and had to argue with the MA drawing to pull my T3 & T4 levels, then I called to get my results last weds because I hadn't heard anything after a week. The nurse called me back and said everything's "fine", do you still want your apt to review. I asked for my numbers so that I could review and then decide to cancel or not. After doing minimal research my FSH looked high at 11.2 so I called back to make sure I had the right numbers (and to see if they drew my AMH, they didn't) and spoke to another nurse who said everything was not fine and I needed to see an RE. We have our first apt with an RE tomorrow. I'm so frustrated this office can't seem to get it together and have decided I won't be going back again.

The brown spotting is gone and yesterday I got my first smiley on the CBE OPK's since I started using them. We had lots of fun over the weekend and last night so we will see!!

Wow! Huge TP to them. I'm sorry they put you through that. It's so frustrating to get inaccurate interpretations on results. We all just want to hear it straight!

I'm glad your leaving that practice, it doesn't seem like the right fit. Sending lots of good vibes for tomorrow. I hope you can get a solid plan in place moving forward. ((Hugs)).

Happy BD'n!!

TVLily · July 2014

zapgurl44 said:
@HoldingOutHope‌ -wait as long as possible for the bloodwork . Many of my clotting factors were drawn 8 weeks after my d&c and came back that I had a protein s defiency. When my RE left a I saw a new guy he redrew everything and it came back normal.
@co baby1-yea for a smiley face!!! Those strips sounds a lot more fun the the cheapie OPK'S
AFM-yea for a non medically induced AF. We will be in FL for 5days, 4nights. Friday and Saturday house shopping and hopefully Sunday we can hit the beach.
QOTW- I'm a Capricorn and I take that stuff with a grain of salt.

I'm glad you didn't have to take provera. Fx you find a house quickly and can enjoy some nice beach time. ((Hugs)).

TVLily · July 2014

HoldingOutHope said:
@tvlily ~ Wishing you so much luck with your IUI (that it worked!) and sending you calming vibes in the 2WW. I am thinking of seeing a grief counselor who specializes in miscarriages and infertility; your post is making me think it would be a really good thing for me. (((Hugs))) to you.

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I really have found it helpful to work through my feelings of my losses and also just to be 50-shades of crazy and totally vent about situations beyond my control like ppl KU in my life or pp I feel will announce their KU any second and have someone validate my feelings that it's normal how I feel and I don't need to be committed. And
honestly it helps with the extra stress of if treatments and everyday life.

((Hugs)) friend.

alm288 · July 2014

Hi ladies!

@TVLily‌ - thanks for the check-in. I hope the 2WW goes by quickly for you with a wonderful end

I think therapy is such a wonderful thing - My background is psych. I hope it's helping you!

AFM
I'm still plugging away at temping. Figure I will need a few months before I see trends. I'm out of town this week and freaked out last night in my hotel room. I found a tick on my leg. I didn't even realize what it was. I pulled it completely out - it wasn't in there so deep. However, it had been in there for like 24 hours. Ugh. The red spot is almost gone today, so I'm hoping I don't get sick. Damn ticks! Otherwise, I'm watching the game tonight and happy to go home tomorrow.

@HoldingOutHope‌ - glad to hear your pup is ok! Your weekend sounds fabulous. I sometimes have to do damage control after a drinking weekend

@Km380‌ - that's great that you are getting back into running. I go crazy if I can't blow off steam on a run . . . although drinking helps sometimes too

@Giants721‌ - enjoy your vacation and fingers crossed for you this cycle!

@jlworden710‌ - I'm sorry you are having a tough time. Take care of yourself. ((Hugs))

@co baby1 - I'm sorry that the MW's office is so chaotic. That would drive me nuts. Are you looking for an RE?

@zapgurl44‌ - good luck house hunting in FL! Hopefully you get time to hit the beach - enjoy!

Sending you ladies lots of love!

kr_ry · July 2014

This is a post and run. I have a short lunch break today. I will be back later to read everyone's posts. My interview is this Thursday. I will be glad when it is done and a decision is made about if I will get the job offer. I don't like having things like this up in the air to think about. (Especially while ttc). I hope everyone has a great day.

TVLily · July 2014

alm288 said:
Hi ladies!

@TVLily‌ - thanks for the check-in. I hope the 2WW goes by quickly for you with a wonderful end I think therapy is such a wonderful thing - My background is psych. I hope it's helping you!

AFM
I'm still plugging away at temping. Figure I will need a few months before I see trends. I'm out of town this week and freaked out last night in my hotel room. I found a tick on my leg. I didn't even realize what it was. I pulled it completely out - it wasn't in there so deep. However, it had been in there for like 24 hours. Ugh. The red spot is almost gone today, so I'm hoping I don't get sick. Damn ticks! Otherwise, I'm watching the game tonight and happy to go home tomorrow.

@HoldingOutHope‌ - glad to hear your pup is ok! Your weekend sounds fabulous. I sometimes have to do damage control after a drinking weekend

@Km380‌ - that's great that you are getting back into running. I go crazy if I can't blow off steam on a run . . . although drinking helps sometimes too

@Giants721‌ - enjoy your vacation and fingers crossed for you this cycle!

@jlworden710‌ - I'm sorry you are having a tough time. Take care of yourself. ((Hugs))

@co baby1 - I'm sorry that the MW's office is so chaotic. That would drive me nuts. Are you looking for an RE?

@zapgurl44‌ - good luck house hunting in FL! Hopefully you get time to hit the beach - enjoy!

Sending you ladies lots of love!

Oh crap that sucks! I'm glad that you were able to find the tick and get it totally but I would've been freaked out too. Hopefully that's the last tick you ever see!

Enjoy watching the game and safe travels home!!

Ps my background is psych too!

kflynn81 · July 2014

Hi @TVLily‌ !!
Thanks for the thoughts I appreciate it... I have another lining check tomorrow and I think it's my last so panic mode is setting in at the though of starting PIO in the next day or so.

Qotw-- I'm a Leo and while I don't necessarily believe in zodiac stuff I'm a Leo through and through , very dramatic and needs attention LOL

alm288 · July 2014

@kryan108‌ - good luck on Thursday! I hope you hear a positive answer soon and don't have to wait.

@kflynn81‌ - good luck at your appointment tomorrow!

I forgot the QOTW - I'm a Pisces - but right on the border. I don't know much about horoscopes. I'm more of a science person

TVLily · July 2014

kflynn81 said:
Hi @TVLily‌ !!
Thanks for the thoughts I appreciate it... I have another lining check tomorrow and I think it's my last so panic mode is setting in at the though of starting PIO in the next day or so.

Qotw-- I'm a Leo and while I don't necessarily believe in zodiac stuff I'm a Leo through and through , very dramatic and needs attention LOL

Keeping everything crossed for you and sending lots of positive vibes your way. You can do this Hun! Big, big ((hugs)).

kr_ry · July 2014

@HoldingOutHope‌ I am glad your fur baby is feeling better. Where in Mexico are you going? We had a great time there last month.

@TVLily‌ I am glad talking to your therapist is helping.

@km380 Enjoy your cycle off.

@Giants721‌ Have fun on vacation.

@co baby1‌ I hope you find a new RE's office.

alm288 · July 2014

@ashtog‌ - I'm sorry to hear about your husband's grandma. I'm also interested in your memorial tattoo. Are you willing to share? Are you happy with it?

TVLily · July 2014

ashtog said:
Hi ladies hugs to all who need them!! Sorry I'm not replying to everyone individually today, my week has been crazy so far.. Hubby's grandma passed this weekend so we had a funeral on Monday, today I got my memorial tattoo, AND a pos Opk!! So we dtd and hope and pray

@TVLily‌ wishing you an easy 2ww, and not too much craziness!! Fingers crossed this is your cycle!

Qotw: I'm an Aquarius and while it's fun to read my horoscopes, it's not really anything I put stock into lol..

I'm very sorry to hear about YH grandmother. Sending lots of ((hugs)) to your family.

That's great you got your memorial tatoo! What and where did you get it; if you don't mind sharing? I hope you love it!!

I saw your + wohoo that's exciting happy bding. Are you going to chase it back down to a negative?

alm288 · July 2014

HoldingOutHope said:
@alm288 ~ Did you stay up for the game? I was obviously cheering for Germany (after living there 7 years of my life, how could I not? ), but wasn't expecting that kind of blowout! Prost!

I did! I was in my hotel room and so tired. The game started and next thing I knew, it was so exciting that I was fully awake. The guy in the room beside me was into it. People were out in their cars honking and going nuts. I love how Germans get into soccer - it's sadly the only time I see real pride on a national level. I'm sure you know this already after living here so long.

I felt bad for Brazil though. I thought the Germans were so respectful after the game. They didn't celebrate much on the field after the game.

I was really happy Klose scored another goal. Renaldo said before the World Cup, he wished Klose would get hurt, so he couldn't beat his record. Ha - burn!

I'm stoked for Sunday! You going to watch it? I'm thinking we need margaritas to celebrate <:-P

Edit: I should say that I am a USA fan - but if Germany isn't playing against the US, then I like to cheer them on. I only own a USA soccer jersey though

Km380 · July 2014

Hi @ashtog‌ I'm sorry about YH grandmother. Your tattoo is lovely! Thanks for sharing it with us

TVLily · July 2014

ashtog said:
Thanks for all the condolences, we knew it was coming she was very sick, but it was still so sad. Really hard seeing sawyers name in the predeceased section under great grandchildren too..
@TVLily‌ how do you chase it to a negative??
@HoldingOutHope‌ and @alm288‌ here it is! I love it! It's on the inside of my forearm and I had the artist create a sketch from a photo of sawyers urn- it's a moon with a handle (some people have asked lol)

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Aww I love your tatoo!! Very beautiful!

Many ladies do Opks 2-3 times a day around the time they normally surge to first of all make sure they don't miss it if it's short and to keep bding long enough in case you get a + for more then a day.
Often I will have a + longer then 24 hours and I know done people can have them for a few days. So I'll test until it is - again.
But I'm sure doing this antis up the crazy, so it's definitly personal preference.

alm288 · July 2014

@ashtog‌ - your tattoo is very beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing >:D<

hadley135 · July 2014

Hi ladies, I missed last weeks check in but have been thinking of you all.

@TVLily - thank you for the check in. FX for you during this TWW. I am happy to hear you are finding some comfort with your therapist. ((hugs)). Last week you asked where the charm was from I bought and it is from a shop on Etsy called buysomelove. She has different memorial pieces on there, but I loved the simplicity of the key chain charm.

@HoldingOutHope - you have to throw responsibility out the window every once in awhile. Glad you have a getaway coming up soon. I have only been to Mexico once, but it was beautiful and fun!

@Km380 - hope the month off gives you the rest you need. ((hugs))

@Giants721 - FX for you! Enjoy your time away!

@jlworden710 - big ((hugs)). Sorry you are having a rough time with the progesterone and temping. FX for you this cycle.

@CoBaby1 - sounds like you made a good choice switching offices, how frustrating! Good luck at your RE appointment.

@Zapgurl144 - have fun in Florida! What part are you visiting? Love it down there.

@Alm288 - Good luck with temping. Sorry about the tick, those are the worst!

@Kryan108 - good luck at your interview! Positive thoughts coming your way!

@kflynn81 - hope your appointment went well today. ((hugs))

@ashtog - sorry to hear about hubby's grandma. Your memorial tattoo is beautiful!

AFM - I had a wonderful time in Florida, but the trip was not long enough! My Dad had to work the first two days so I had time to rest and reflect on my own. I ate out, sat on the beach, went kayaking/swimming in the ocean, and shopped. My last day, we took a boat tour to the gulf. Wish I lived closer to the ocean. Next summer plan is DH's 30th this month. We are having a cookout and I am trying to plan a little overnight getaway for the two of us.

TTC related - I got a positive OPK this cycle on CD25. CD38 right now and BFN. Will test again in a few days if no AF. I have not been feeling very positive lately regarding TTC. I called my doctor expecting her to say call back in 5 months if we have not been successful, but she wants to see me. She said we can make a plan and that makes me feel a lot better. My appointment is August 15th.

lots of ((Hugs)) for you ladies, hope you all have a good rest of the week.

kr_ry · July 2014

@HoldingOutHope‌ We also went to Riviera Maya. We did an excursion and went to the Tulum Ruins and then snorkeling at Akumal beach. The reef is not far off the beach and sea turtles live in that area. In case you were looking for a day to explore. The rest of the time we relaxed at the resort.

TVLily · July 2014

hadley135 said:
Hi ladies, I missed last weeks check in but have been thinking of you all.

@TVLily - thank you for the check in. FX for you during this TWW. I am happy to hear you are finding some comfort with your therapist. ((hugs)). Last week you asked where the charm was from I bought and it is from a shop on Etsy called buysomelove. She has different memorial pieces on there, but I loved the simplicity of the key chain charm.

@HoldingOutHope - you have to throw responsibility out the window every once in awhile. Glad you have a getaway coming up soon. I have only been to Mexico once, but it was beautiful and fun!

@Km380 - hope the month off gives you the rest you need. ((hugs))

@Giants721 - FX for you! Enjoy your time away!

@jlworden710 - big ((hugs)). Sorry you are having a rough time with the progesterone and temping. FX for you this cycle.

@CoBaby1 - sounds like you made a good choice switching offices, how frustrating! Good luck at your RE appointment.

@Zapgurl144 - have fun in Florida! What part are you visiting? Love it down there.

@Alm288 - Good luck with temping. Sorry about the tick, those are the worst!

@Kryan108 - good luck at your interview! Positive thoughts coming your way!

@kflynn81 - hope your appointment went well today. ((hugs))

@ashtog - sorry to hear about hubby's grandma. Your memorial tattoo is beautiful!

AFM - I had a wonderful time in Florida, but the trip was not long enough! My Dad had to work the first two days so I had time to rest and reflect on my own. I ate out, sat on the beach, went kayaking/swimming in the ocean, and shopped. My last day, we took a boat tour to the gulf. Wish I lived closer to the ocean. Next summer plan is DH's 30th this month. We are having a cookout and I am trying to plan a little overnight getaway for the two of us.
TTC related - I got a positive OPK this cycle on CD25. CD38 right now and BFN. Will test again in a few days if no AF. I have not been feeling very positive lately regarding TTC. I called my doctor expecting her to say call back in 5 months if we have not been successful, but she wants to see me. She said we can make a plan and that makes me feel a lot better. My
appointment is August 15th.

lots of ((Hugs)) for you ladies, hope you all have a good rest of the week.

Sometimes it's nice to have time to yourself to reflect; it sounds like a great trip! Glad you had such a great time!!
I'm glad the plans are coming together for YH's 30th birthday! Hopefully you can find the perfect getaway for the two of you.
I'm sorry for the bfn, I will continue to keep my fx for you. I'm glad you can talk to your doctor next month to make a plan moving forward. Big ((hugs)).

alm288 · July 2014

@hadley135‌ - glad to hear you had a nice trip - it sounds wonderful! I love the beach and wish we lived closer to one too. That's great that you have an appointment in a few weeks. FX that you just tested too early.

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