Good Morning, my lovely May
mamas! I hope July is being kind to you all. 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
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 ~ So how crazy was
Germany on Sunday?? I bet it was exciting to be immersed in it all. Did the red
spot from the tick totally go away? How’s your cycle going?
@ashtog ~ How is the 2ww treating you? When do you plan on testing? Sorry I didn't answer your question last week. This session's homework is on mindfulness and living more in the present.
@“co baby1” ~ I’m so glad you were able to get into an RE so quickly. How did the apt go?
@Giants721 ~ I hope the rest of your vacation was wonderful! How are you feeling? You can test on Saturday right? Everything crossed for you! Did you book in for your IVF information session for the mean time?
@Hadley135 ~ Did you find a place for your night getaway with YH for his birthday? Is the celebrations this weekend or next?
@HoldingOutHope ~ Do you have everything ready to go for tomorrow’s apt? Sending lots of +++ vibes that you get paired with a wonderful RE that is able to give you some answers. Let us know how your meeting goes ((hugs)).
@kflynn81 ~ Sending so many +++++ vibes and keeping everything crossed so tight for your FET this week!!! How are you doing?
@km380 ~ How is the running and abs work outs going? Find any new yummy summer drinks?
@kryan108 ~ How did your interview go last week? Hopefully a decision can be made soon!
@jlworden710 ~ So many ((hugs)) for CD1 hun. I hope your body normalizes for this cycle and the spotting stops. Are you doing the same protocol? How was your 30th birthday weekend? I hope yh spoiled you!!
@lindsebert ~ Hi Sweetie! I hope things are going well with you.
@quigleycat1 ~ You must be ecstatic renos are over!! I hope they turned out beautifully!!
@Zapgurl44 ~ How was FL? I hope you found the perfect house and still had time for the beach!
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Question(s) of the week (QOTW): If you could see any band or solo
artist perform live who would it be?
Quote of the week:
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Lots of (((hugs))) and love to you, ladies! :x
ETA: Pic Edit
EDD 5/2/14, NMC 9/11/13
EDD 10/15/14, CP 2/8/14
IF Diagnosis: PCOS, MFI
Current Cycle: 5 mg Femara/1000mg Metformin + TI = BFP, EDD 4/23/15 Please be our RAINBOW

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Re: *~*~* May Flowers Check-In *~*~* 7/15/14
@jlworden710 - the waiting game is the worst part, I always feel like it's a hurry up and wait process. Good luck with figuring out your new normal! Woot woot for a fancy dinner and new things, anything spectacular??
AFM -the RE apt was really great! He explained everything to us in a way that was easy to understand. He talked through each test, the how and why too, and then we met with the scheduler who explained the tests and how to schedule and last but not least we spoke to the billing coordinator who told us how much everything would cost and what our insurance would/would not cover.
Takeaways were that he is worried about three things: my uterine abnormality (dx with a "heart shaped" uterus a while back), my hormone levels (high FSH) and my anovulatory cycles. We will call on CD 1 for a full blood panel/SA and then start ultrasounds. Even though we left overwhelmed by possibilities, we are ready to just get started. I'm in the 2WW right now, FF says 7 DPO(I got my first ever smiley on my CBE digital OPK's 2 days before our apt) and cd 1 is due on the 23rd so we will see!
As for my birthday I got a new Pandora charm for my losses, a Pandora feather ring I've been wanting since the new catalog came out and some coach sandals
They did a saline ultrasound and an MRI on me before I had my daughter. The OB told me we could have problem with breech/early babies but said other than that it shouldn't cause any issues. We never had any issues during my daughters pregnancy and she was born perfect at 39.2 weeks. He said because of that it shouldn't be an issue (they hadn't gotten my results to him yet) but with my MW saying it was retroverted as well he wants to look into it more.
YAY for new, awesome, birthday presents!!
Good morning, thanks for the check in! Running is going well, the ab challenge is really hard and I'm only on day 3! My drink of the moment is Sam Adams Rebel IPA, yummy! There is also Pinot Grigio in the fridge. I'm really taking advantage of my cylce off
@jlworden710 glad you had a nice birthday! Why do you think you can't continue to use the CB Digi? The one I have is a 2 month supply and it comes with 1 holder and enough tests for 2 months. Although I use it longer bc I don't use that many tests a month since I know my cycle. I'm just curious.
@ cobaby1 Glad the appt went well!
QOTW - Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden (I've already seen him once and am seeing him again in Philly in a few weeks, but I've never seen him in NY. As a Long Island girl, thats the dream!)
PgAL welcome
Married 6/11/2011
Me & Hubby: 34
TTC journey started 12/2012
BFP #1 6/5/2013, MC confirmed 6/26/2013 @ 7 wks
BFP#2 8/25/2013 MC confirmed 10/16/2013 @ 12 wks (D&C 10/18)
Diagnosis: unexplained RPL, unexplained IF.
Also have hypothyroidism
Started TTC again 12/2013
IUI#1:Clomid CD 3-7, Trigger'ed CD 12. IUI CD 14. BFN
IUI #2:Letrozole CD 3 - 7, Follistim CD 9, Trigger CD 10, IUI CD12. BFN
Current plan: IVF with PGD. Antagonist - Vivelle Protocal. Stim start 12/1. ER 12/14.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/502498
That sounds like a perfect birthday! I'm glad you got spoiled with done great things. I love pandora rings also.
EDD 5/2/14, NMC 9/11/13
EDD 10/15/14, CP 2/8/14
IF Diagnosis: PCOS, MFI
Current Cycle: 5 mg Femara/1000mg Metformin + TI = BFP, EDD 4/23/15 Please be our RAINBOW
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Dealing with an RE definitly is overwhelming but just be sure to ask lots of questions and don't be afraid to take notes. I definitly find it helpful to have mh attend as many of those appt as he can for a second set if ears and do he can ask questions too.
EDD 5/2/14, NMC 9/11/13
EDD 10/15/14, CP 2/8/14
IF Diagnosis: PCOS, MFI
Current Cycle: 5 mg Femara/1000mg Metformin + TI = BFP, EDD 4/23/15 Please be our RAINBOW
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Married 6/11/2011
Me & Hubby: 34
TTC journey started 12/2012
BFP #1 6/5/2013, MC confirmed 6/26/2013 @ 7 wks
BFP#2 8/25/2013 MC confirmed 10/16/2013 @ 12 wks (D&C 10/18)
Diagnosis: unexplained RPL, unexplained IF.
Also have hypothyroidism
Started TTC again 12/2013
IUI#1:Clomid CD 3-7, Trigger'ed CD 12. IUI CD 14. BFN
IUI #2:Letrozole CD 3 - 7, Follistim CD 9, Trigger CD 10, IUI CD12. BFN
Current plan: IVF with PGD. Antagonist - Vivelle Protocal. Stim start 12/1. ER 12/14.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/502498
Those drinks sound yummy. I'm glad you're enjoying your cycle off!!
Enjoy the concert in a few weeks that sounds like fun!!
EDD 5/2/14, NMC 9/11/13
EDD 10/15/14, CP 2/8/14
IF Diagnosis: PCOS, MFI
Current Cycle: 5 mg Femara/1000mg Metformin + TI = BFP, EDD 4/23/15 Please be our RAINBOW
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Thanks @TVLily for running the check in. How are you doing?
@Giants721 ~ I hope the rest of your vacation was wonderful! How are you feeling? You can test on Saturday right? Everything crossed for you! Did you book in for your IVF information session for the mean time?
Our vacation was wonderful, thank you. We had great beach weather everyday. I'm feeling good. Yesterday and the day before I had pulling near my left ovary. When we went to bed last night, there was a frog on our window. I googled frog symbolism and they are said to signify fertility, so that got my hopes up a bit. I can test Saturday but of course I tested this am, bfn. Hopefully it's too soon. I have cramps this morning,which is early for me.
I scheduled our ivf info course on August 6. They only do it every other Wednesday and we couldn't do next week. Mh goes for his practice prep semen analysis this Friday. I told him he has to put a lot of effort into it. We want lots of sperm.
edit-wall of text
So I'll go for beta Thursday but I am quite confident in a hpt at 14dpiui being accurate. Not sure what is the plan for next cycle, part of me doesn't want to know because I probably won't like the answer. I know moving to ivf with icsi is the logical step but I think we'll probably fight for a few more iuis.
QOTW: that's a tough one, I really like a wide variety of music. I think going to something like I heart radio music fest where I could see a bunch of different artists would be amazing! I'm a huge country girl though too and would love to see Miranda lambert and Blake Shelton if they ever toured together.
EDD 5/2/14, NMC 9/11/13
EDD 10/15/14, CP 2/8/14
IF Diagnosis: PCOS, MFI
Current Cycle: 5 mg Femara/1000mg Metformin + TI = BFP, EDD 4/23/15 Please be our RAINBOW
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I am so sorry.
Sorry for the bfn but 11dpiui is early so I'm keeping everything crossed for you! Hopefully the frog and cramping are all good signs.
Fx for a great report on Fridays analysis. At least it will give you better insight moving forward from this point on. It's good to get the course done in a few weeks so you can get more information on future steps.
EDD 5/2/14, NMC 9/11/13
EDD 10/15/14, CP 2/8/14
IF Diagnosis: PCOS, MFI
Current Cycle: 5 mg Femara/1000mg Metformin + TI = BFP, EDD 4/23/15 Please be our RAINBOW
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Fx for a great initial appt! I look forward to the update.
I love your comment "music is super important to our lives" that's great you embrace what you love and see what you want. I agree Adele would be amazing!!
EDD 5/2/14, NMC 9/11/13
EDD 10/15/14, CP 2/8/14
IF Diagnosis: PCOS, MFI
Current Cycle: 5 mg Femara/1000mg Metformin + TI = BFP, EDD 4/23/15 Please be our RAINBOW
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I also didn't know Sawyer had a moon urn, I love you incorporated that symbolism into your tatoo. Beautiful.
If your interested in reading the article on mindfulness it over I can send it to
you.
Fx for you for testing this week.
EDD 5/2/14, NMC 9/11/13
EDD 10/15/14, CP 2/8/14
IF Diagnosis: PCOS, MFI
Current Cycle: 5 mg Femara/1000mg Metformin + TI = BFP, EDD 4/23/15 Please be our RAINBOW
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Sorry for the rant...
EDD 5/2/14, NMC 9/11/13
EDD 10/15/14, CP 2/8/14
IF Diagnosis: PCOS, MFI
Current Cycle: 5 mg Femara/1000mg Metformin + TI = BFP, EDD 4/23/15 Please be our RAINBOW
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@tvlily I'm so sorry for the bfn. .. sending you lots of positive thoughts and hoping you get a plan your are comfortable woth! Lots of love lady
I'll pm it to you tonight.
EDD 5/2/14, NMC 9/11/13
EDD 10/15/14, CP 2/8/14
IF Diagnosis: PCOS, MFI
Current Cycle: 5 mg Femara/1000mg Metformin + TI = BFP, EDD 4/23/15 Please be our RAINBOW
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PgAL welcome
Married 6/11/2011
Me & Hubby: 34
TTC journey started 12/2012
BFP #1 6/5/2013, MC confirmed 6/26/2013 @ 7 wks
BFP#2 8/25/2013 MC confirmed 10/16/2013 @ 12 wks (D&C 10/18)
Diagnosis: unexplained RPL, unexplained IF.
Also have hypothyroidism
Started TTC again 12/2013
IUI#1:Clomid CD 3-7, Trigger'ed CD 12. IUI CD 14. BFN
IUI #2:Letrozole CD 3 - 7, Follistim CD 9, Trigger CD 10, IUI CD12. BFN
Current plan: IVF with PGD. Antagonist - Vivelle Protocal. Stim start 12/1. ER 12/14.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/502498
Hi @tvlily! I'm sorry for the BFN (((Hugs))) I really hope you are just testing too early - FX.
jlworden710 - your birthday sounds awesome! I like low-key birthdays with drinks, friends, and yummy food
Glad to hear you had a good time.
co baby1 - yay - glad to hear your appt went well and you like your RE.
Km380 - sounds like you are enjoying your cycle off - cheers! I run a little extra some days so I can eat and drink more
Giants721 - the beach sounds wonderful - glad you had a nice time. I hope you are just testing too early (((Hugs)))
HoldingOutHope - hope your appt goes well tomorrow - will be thinking of you and looking for an update!
ashtog - I'm sorry about your day yesterday. (((Hugs))) and I hope you are doing better today.
AFM: My tick bite is gone, so FX that everything is okay. Sunday was so much fun! We went to a friends for a BBQ and then watched the game. It was so tense, but I was very excited to see Germany win. The game ended around midnight and that's when they busted out the champagne. Fun! My cycle is okay. I'm on CD8 - AF came last week. I'm feeling very frustrated, but no need to tell you. I think that's pretty normal around here. I leave on a business trip Sunday and DH on Monday, so I don't have high hopes for this cycle. We'll make the most of the weekend
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QOTD: That really depends on my mood. I've been in the summer, drinking mood lately . . . so I am going to say Jimmy Buffet. I would love to go to a concert now with my roommate from college. It would be a hoot!
((Hugs)) to you lovely ladies. I hope you are all doing well!
BFP #1: EDD 05/27/2014 (D&C 10/17/2014)
That is awesome! It would have been so fun to be right in the action of that all. Nothing like some Sunday midnight champagne to celebrate too, I'm sure Germany was a slow moving country Monday morning haha!
EDD 5/2/14, NMC 9/11/13
EDD 10/15/14, CP 2/8/14
IF Diagnosis: PCOS, MFI
Current Cycle: 5 mg Femara/1000mg Metformin + TI = BFP, EDD 4/23/15 Please be our RAINBOW
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This will be a post and run because I am overdue for sleep before my shift tonight. Fingers are crossed for those in the TWW. ((Hugs)) for all of you wonderful ladies.
AFM-
DH'S birthday bbq will be next weekend and we decided we will go see the Book of Mormon when it comes to pittsburgh in September as our little getaway. (He has been wanting to go).
If you ladies don't mind, could you send some positive interview vibes my way? I had a phone interview today for a L&D nursing job 20 minutes from my house! (I currently commute an hour). I have an in person interview tomorrow afternoon. Starting to feel nervous.
I've heard lots of good things about the Book of Mormon, that sounds like a lot of fun!
I hope you get a good rest for your shift.
EDD 5/2/14, NMC 9/11/13
EDD 10/15/14, CP 2/8/14
IF Diagnosis: PCOS, MFI
Current Cycle: 5 mg Femara/1000mg Metformin + TI = BFP, EDD 4/23/15 Please be our RAINBOW
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BFP #1: EDD 05/27/2014 (D&C 10/17/2014)
Thanks for the checkin @tvlily !! Hope all is well with you!
I start my PIO tonight so that should be fun, LOL ... FET is now about 36 hours away and the last day or so I've actually been really ok. I've had this strange calm come over me its really hard to explain but I felt this way with my last FET that gave me Jack sooooo hopefully this is a good sign!!
NTNP 2009-2012 TTC since 2012:
Jack has handpicked his sibling up there
My blog about IF and loss ... Kate's IF Blog
EDD 5/2/14, NMC 9/11/13
EDD 10/15/14, CP 2/8/14
IF Diagnosis: PCOS, MFI
Current Cycle: 5 mg Femara/1000mg Metformin + TI = BFP, EDD 4/23/15 Please be our RAINBOW
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