*November Angels Check In (July, 15, 2014)

DenaMaree · July 2014

Hi Ladies, Please don't hesitate to let me know if anything is missing, etc as this is my first week as check-in leader!

This is a weekly check-in for those who have lost an angel with a November EDD. If you would like to be added to our group, please reply to this message with your EDD and date and stage of loss. Please also tell us a little bit about yourself and your TTCAL journey so far. Those with loss dates in November are also welcome. As time goes on, it is only to be expected that there will be graduates, which means that there will at times be BFPs listed here. On weeks when we do have a BFP to celebrate, you’ll see a warning at the top of the page, which is provided so you’ll have the option of scrolling past the announcement if you need to. If you do get your BFP, please PM me so that we can congratulate you appropriately in the next check-in.

General Updates: How are you doing? Any appointments or other updates you’d like to share?

Shout outs: If you aren't listed, we haven’t heard from you for a week or two. Please jump in!

@HeyMrsPotter, How are you feeling this week? Any updates? Hope DH is feeling more himself

@LittleMrsW, Did AF make its appearance? How is the charting going? Did you have a nice weekend?
@aswedishbee, How is temping going? Any sign of O vs. another cycle? Is it this week you go to DC?
@HMR11913, Did AF make it’s timely exit? How did the rest of last week go? Is dieting/exercising continuing to go well? I can only imagine you have a countdown going for Jul 26th?
@raelynn71109, Has your spotting finally stopped? Are you adjusted to the bcp? whats coming up next for you?
@sarcaztic10, Were you able to fit in your RE appointment? How did it go? Any further signs of AF? Did you get the results of your progesterone check? How has work been? Any updates on the closing of your house?
@tlc35,How was vacation? Were you able to confirm your O? Any updates?
@scrang74, Your SO close to the wedding, any updates? Hope AF made a timely exit! What’s next for you (besides your amazing wedding)?
@mara005, How did the annual gyno exam go? Were you able to put together a plan of action? How is life?
@littlecookie, Were you able to get in for your test? Update? How is the bathroom renovation going?
@sunflwra, How are you doing? How is the dieting/exercising going? I know your on a waiting game for your karyotyping results, any additional updates on the TTC front?
@ReadheadRunning, How was your vacation? Were you able to do the spontaneous IUI? What’s coming up next for you?
@MrsKush1014, How is Seattle? Did AF make a timely exit? Hope you get caught back up with work quickly!!
@nighthawkswife, How are you?

QOTW: If you had the chance to start from scratch and open a brand new business, what would it be? (note: The business doesn’t have to have anything to do with your current profession or education!)

DenaMaree · July 2014

Not a whole going on with me right now! I did have a three day temp spike on CD 11, 12 and 13 but no indication on OPK's or any sign of CM that I did in fact ovulate. My temps were all over the place through CD13 and from CD15 onward they hit 72 and now they have completely leveled out. I'm new to temping so if anything i am just anxious for CD31 to see if the monthly witch does show her ugly face. Provided she does, as I suspect she will, we will start monitored clomid CD 5-9 and my regular visits to the RE will begin again!

HeyMrsPotter · July 2014

@DenaMaree, thanks so much for leading our check-in. Great job! I'm sorry your chart is leaving you scratching your head. Is there a chance maybe you just missed your surge with the OPKs? What time of day did you use them?

@sarcaztic10, I can't blame you for not wanting to wait if you don't have to. I'm sorry about the low progesterone, but it's at least good to know for certain. And, congrats on the house closing! I know it's been a long road to finding your new home, and I'm so glad you ended up with the perfect place.

As for me, DH is feeling better but he is still not exactly himself in that he lost his temporary front tooth last night, LOL. The procedure that messed up our IUI plans this month involved having them take out an old dead tooth last week and put in a temporary that is supposed to stay for 3 months while his gums heal. After that, he can get an implant. Fortunately, the dentist is a friend of ours, so DH called him last night and got in first thing this morning to have the temporary tooth replaced. Thank God, because he looked like a total Gomer. Other than that, since we did have TI before I ovulated, I'm technically in the 2WW even though we couldn't do the IUI. I'll test on Thursday.

tlc35 · July 2014

@Denamaree thanks for the checkin. I'm sorry your temps are erratic and here's hoping that AF shows on time so you can burn the bench.
@sarcaztic10 here's hoping you can get started TTC again and congrats on the house.

AFM: I haven't confirmed O yet but yesterday looks promising and I'm hoping so since that will give us good timing. I'm leaving again tomorrow for work so I sure hope I have O'd!
My vacation was great. The weather was beautiful and we ate a lot of good food and saw the city. Good quality time with my H.

MrsKush1014 · July 2014

Thanks for the check-in @DenaMaree!

Seattle was wonderful, it was really great to see my brother and his family again. AF was a bitch again. Not quite as bad as the last two, but it was still 5 days long and just seemed like it would never end. *sigh*

QOTW: If I could open any business (and have it be successful!) I would love to open a brewery or winery, specifically in the Seattle area. DH and I have talked about moving out there, but haven't had any luck on the job front. We would love to open our own business to get us out there, but don't have the financial backing needed. :-??

DenaMaree · July 2014

@sarcaztic10 You Go Girl!! So hope your RE's office is able to work with you and get your show on the road! Hope you can get your progesterone levels under control! So excited for you that your closing tonight! Woo Hoo!!Hope the final check goes as planned and its a swift move!

@HeyMrsPotter My fingers and toes are crossed for you that this is your month and a IUI isn't necessary come August! You and your DH are always forefront in my thoughts and prayers!

@tlc There is very little time that is better then that quality time with DH! So glad your trip went well! Come on O..cooperate! Hope it all works out and you have excellent news in two weeks!

raelynn71109 · July 2014

Thanks for the check-in @denamaree! Sorry your temps are erratic this month. I have heard that can happen during the first few post-loss cycles. Hopefully you did O though.

@sarcaztic10‌ I hope you are able to get your appointment scheduled so you don't have to wait another month. Congrats on closing on the new house!

@HeyMrsPotter I hope you took a picture of your husband with his missing tooth. That's awesome blackmail material. ;-) FX for you this cycle!

@tlc35 FX that you did O yesterday so that timing is good! Glad you had fun on your vacation!

@MrsKush1014‌ Glad you had a great vacation! Sorry to hear AF was a bitch again.((Hugs))

AFM, my spotting/bleeding finally stopped after 59 days straight! I'm so relieved to have that done and to start to feel "normal" again. I'm adjusting to the pill and, honestly, I'm kind of relieved to be on it right now. If I'm benched anyway, at least I don't have to stress about what is going on with my body (when am I going to O, when will AF arrive, etc).

Our anniversary was last weekend. We went out to dinner then to a casino. I won around $60 on the slot machines so it was a fun night!

DenaMaree · July 2014

@raelynn71109 I have read really great things about going on BC to get your body back on track so I can only imagine that going on BC for you can have several benefits! Remind me, is there a timeline of how long you may be benched? So glad you had a nice anniversary! My H is a huge fan of gambling, UGH!! He mostly plays the horse races, but we often times will end up "donating $30" to the casino's. I'm told anytime you leave even you've won so it sounds like you hit it big

Feegan · July 2014

Thanks @denamaree for being stepping up to bat and being our check-in leader this week! Sorry to hear things are looking confusing on FF, if AF shows her head I wish you luck on your medicated cycle!

@sarcaztic10 sorry to hear about the low pro and benched frustrations, but hooray for the house closing!!! Feel free to post pics anytime, I love home pics!

@HeyMrsPotter giggling at the thought of a toothless husband wandering around. Sending lots of positive vibes for testing on Thu.

@tlc35 fingers so-so crossed that your timing was on point! I'm really glad you had wonderful vacation in the city.

@MrsKush1014 I'm glad you had a wonderful vacation as well! (Boo on AF though)

@raelynn71109 So happy that everything has FINALLY resolved itself! Sending you big hugs as you settle in to this "new normal" and happy belated anniversary!

AFM: Vacation was absolutely lovely and much needed! I've got a busy week ahead catching up and planning an event, so I'm hoping it keeps me too busy to worry about the back half of the 2WW.

QOTW: If I could open any business (and have it be successful!) I would love to open a business where I hosted running tours of a city. (Not my current one, since it's so little, but a bigger city to show off all it's parks, trails, and views)

DenaMaree · July 2014

@RedHeadRunning Do you have a day picked out to test? Come on final week...go fast!!
@HMR11913 shorter cycles doesn't sound so bad, especially if they are fairly consistent! The cycling class sounds awesome! Great shop with losing weight!! I can completely understand how hard it is to commit to temping with a busy schedule. I finally ended up setting an alarm for 4:30AM as I was getting up between 4:00A and 5:00 anyway for the restroom. My alarm goes off at 6:45A to get ready for work so by getting up at 4:30P I still get a couple extra hours of sleep in before having to get up for the day!

raelynn71109 · July 2014

@DenaMaree My doctor just wants me on the pill for two cycles to build up my lining, then we can TTC again. So I should be off the bench at the end of August! Yeah, my DH is the one who is always pestering me about going to the casinos, but then he's the first to get cold feet and want to leave once we start losing!

@redheadrunning Glad you had a great vacation. FX for you this cycle!

@HMR11913‌ Congrats on the weight loss!!

DenaMaree · July 2014

@raelynn71109 Hope these two months go fast for you!! My RE suggested doing a cup of POM juice a day the week I have my cycle and the first week following my cycle to help with the lining! I did do it before my loss in April and we had nice, thick and sticky lining with the triplets so I've been doing it again. I add 1/2 a large glass of POM juice with 1/2 glass of apple juice daily! I have no idea if it helps, but I was assured it won't hurt!

LittleMrsW · July 2014

@HMR11913 awesome job on the.weightloss! That class sounds exhausting! @redheadrunning GL on the 2nd half of your tww, looks like you have a lot to keep you preoccupied. @raelynn71109 I'm glad your time on the bench can be somewhat stress free while on bc.Hurry up and get here August! @heymrspotter, I'll be chart stalking you at the end of the week! AFM, I just finished with AF and she was a real bitch this cycle. Lots of tummy problems and a horrible breakout along with 5 days of bleeding, yuck! Other than that, I had a good weekend with the inlaws, camping on the lake. It's my happy place, I love being outdoors. We'd got 2 really busy weekends coming up, a bachelor/bachelorette party on Saturday, and family will be up visiting on Sunday (hosted at my house). We have a wedding to go to next weekend. Lots of fun stuff! QOTW: This is kind of corny, but I would love to own a pet shop. I am such an animal lover and would be so satisfied spending my day with them!

DenaMaree · July 2014

LittleMrsW I don't think owning a pet shop is corny at all! What better job then one your guaranteed to be head over heels in love with! So sorry your AF gave you so many troubles, I am SO glad it's over and you are on to waiting for the big O! I hope you have a great time at the bachelorette party, what fun festivities to keep your mind off things!

Feegan · July 2014

@DenaMaree I can't decide! Last time I just waited until the RE did beta's but new RE doesn't do them until you get a positive HPT. I will probably wait until Sunday at the absolute earliest so I can focus on my cousin's bachelorette party and wedding shower. I don't want to dampen the fun or fight to keep anything a secret all weekend.

FX!!!!!!!!!!!

littlecookie · July 2014

DenaMaree Awesome job on the check in today. Where's your chart? I'd be confused by what you described to. Hope you figure it out, dear.

sarcaztic10 Congrats on the house! Any pics you can share? Hope you were able to talk to your RE today and burn this bench.

HeyMrsPotter poor guy. Fingers crossed the TI was enough this cycle. Thinking of you, lady.

tlc35 hope yesterday was o day!

@MrsKush1014‌ I hear great things about Seattle. Never made it up there though. Glad you had a good time. Here's to future wineries.

@r aelynn71109 Woohoo to free money! Glad you're feeling ok with the bc right now. Hope it passes quickly.

RedheadRunning Good luck, lady! Glad you've got some distractions.

AFM: I'm doing a happy dance over here and finally had a zero beta!!!! It's been crazy busy at work since I found out, so I haven't had a minute to call the doc about when we can get in now for our follow up bloodwork. Bathroom reno is interesting. I can't really tell what has been done from day to day right now, so I'm not sure if we were waiting on something or I just can't see the progress. H and I have been working on picking everything out though.

QOTW: I've always talked about opening up an adult play place. Kind of like the fast food places, but for adults with drinks and for dates and stuff.

tlc35 · July 2014

@heymrspotter Glad to see you checking in. I will be stalking you tomorrow!

@MrsKush1014 Glad you had a good trip but I hate that AF sucks so much.

@raelynnn71109 I am so happy you stopped bleeding and I hope that the BCP provide a needed break from cycle tracking.

@redheadrunning I hope the rest of the TWW goes quickly and I have my fx for you whenever you decide to test

@HMR11913 That is great that your AF is getting closer to normal and good luck with the exercise/weight loss journey

@LittleMrsW It sounds like you have a lot of fun summer stuff coming up!

@littlecookie Hooray for zero beta!! It is nice to be able to move forward.

DenaMaree · July 2014

@littlecookie WooHoo on zero beta!! I know for me my cycle showed up within a couple of weeks of getting my negative results, COME ON period..show your ugly face!! I'll look forward to hearing about what your doctor recommends! Renovations are SO much work, but so rewarding once they are accomplished! Hope the progress goes fast..will look forward to before and after pictures! An adult play place would be genius!! I get SO tired of date night at the movies where H & I can't talk, and going out to eat is not so great for the waist line! So following up with an active activity would help so much! I'm not a fan of the sounds and craziness of video games, etc. but a gymboree style adult play house could be perfect

sunflwra · July 2014

Forgive me in advance for the text blog- something is up with my reply box and it's not showing my spacing. Thanks @DenaMaree for taking over check-in

Sorry about the wonky temps- I've never really temped, so am no help there, but just wanted to wish you luck! @sarcaztic10 - sorry about the progesterone levels but good for you in putting your foot down with your doctor and YAY on the house!! @HeyMrsPotter - fingers crossed for your TI 2WW and glad your husband was able to get his temp tooth replaced so quickly- I've had to go to work with pink eye and a couple of other things that didn't look so great, but missing a tooth, even temporarily, would be tough! @tlc35 - good luck on your O timing!! @raelynn71109 - so glad the bleeding stopped for you and you're getting a temporary break from the charting stuff with the pill. And a big woo hoo on the slot winnings! @redheadrunning - Yay for vacation and keeping busy!! @HMR11913 - great job on the weight loss and cycling class. I made the mistake of trying one when I was not in great shape and pretty much thought I was going to die! I'm trying to lose some weight right now too- about 15-20lbs, so I can definitely relate! @littlecookie - YAY for zero beta!! let us know how things go with your doctor follow up on the testing! AFM: AF finally showed up and after 6 months, it has been a BITCH!! Insanely heavy, seriously crampy- UGH

But at least it's here and I can start doing some basic OPK charting again. We got our karyotyping results back and they were normal, so now just keeping busy until I go for my huge blood draw on the 4th. Work has me slammed so at least it's keeping my mind off things while we wait for everything to come back and can finally schedule our MFM appointment. Hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

DenaMaree · July 2014

@sunflwra YES!! So glad AF finally made an appearance, sorry you had such a long wait! My first AF post D&C sounds very similar and vanished on day CD6, hopefully yours will also! I SO hope the results from the blood draw will give you some answers and provide direction for you!

aswedishbee · July 2014

Thanks for the check-in @DenaMaree. Seems that erratic temps are a thing this week. For the past 30 days I’ve had more days with bleeding or spotting than not. I’m getting mixed suggestions from friends on if I should contact my Dr or not. I haven’t because I truly feel that this is just my body trying to get back on track since this is my first cycle after the D&C. This is the DC trip week, and DH is coming with. Instead of staying the whole weekend, we’ll just stay one night. Maybe I’ll have the chance to make it a romantic evening

If you had the chance to start from scratch and open a brand new business, what would it be? Candy taster. Or wine taster. Or both.

mara005 · July 2014

Thanks for the check in @DenaMaree‌ !

AFM: My appointment didn't go well, first she thought this was a follow-up appointment for my ectopic not my annual so she told me to get dressed (and I did) only to have the nurse correct her and I had to get undressed again so she could do the pap, ugh. Then she basically said my babies seem to be implanting in bad places. She said that they didn't tell me before but they had discussed that my missed miscarriage may have been in an odd place and then of course the ectopic was in my tube. So that made me feel really shitty about my body. I got the obligatory lose weight talk and she said we can keep trying.

QOTW: I hated working and probably wouldn't like owning my own business but I could maybe own a restaurant. I've been thinking about how the only restaurants with kids play areas are crappy fast food places so I think a family friendly healthy food restaurant with a kids area would be awesome.

Feegan · July 2014

Thinking of you today @HeyMrsPotter‌, sending lots of positive vibes your way!!!

mara005 · July 2014

@HeyMrspotter ( ( hugs ) ) for CD1

HeyMrsPotter · July 2014

Thanks, @redheadrunning and @mara005. Yes, a BFN and CD1 today. It wasn't a huge surprise, as I started spotting yesterday. Our plan is to try naturally this cycle. I've got travel plans at the end of the month that could interfere with treatment. After that, since this month's fail was supposed to be our last attempt at IUI, we may ask our RE for a do-over. Beyond that, who knows?

I'm wishing you all a good day today, and sending ((HUGS)) to all who need them.

raelynn71109 · July 2014

((Hugs)) @HeyMrspotter

Feegan · July 2014

Damn it. I'm sorry @HeyMrsPotter‌

Big hugs to you.

DenaMaree · July 2014

@aswedishbee Darn body, get with the program!! I so think you should go all out with the romantic night in DC! You and your DH deserve it. I so hope your body's flushes out that debris quickly so you can have that closure and continue on with your new plan!

@mara005 So sorry your appointment was so confusing and I can only imagine it was really frustrating! Have you been given any guidance if there is anything that can be done to make sure implantation occurs where it suppose to. Sorry I have know knowledge about this! It seems like if they think the same thing had happened more then once there should be something that can be done to provide you with comfort it won't happen with an upcoming pregnancy. Have you considered seeing a RE about it? Your in my prayers!!

@HeyMrsPotter your courage is inspiring! I so hope "O" cooperates and TTC the good old fashion way does the trick! Follow your heart. Sending you lots of hugs!!

LittleMrsW · July 2014

Sending you ((hugs)) @HeyMrsPotter

MrsKush1014 · July 2014

@{{hugs}} @HeyMrsPotter, that really sucks even if you weren't surprised. =((

scrang74 · July 2014

Sorry for,the no spacing...i think the mobile version of the bump on my ipad doesn't allow it?? Thanks for taking over checkin @DenaMaree‌ and hoping your temping goes better in the future. I'm really new to it too so i know it's frustrating and hard to,analyze when temps go all over the place! @HeyMrsPotter‌ So sorry AF showed up but I have fingers and toes crossed for you for this new cycle! @aswedishbee‌ I'm sorry you're still dealing with spotting and unpredictability. My body was so,out of whack the first cycle post D&C and even the 2nd cycle. Good luck with figuring it all out and have a great/romantic time in DC! AFM: AF was very short this cycle, only 5 days which is unheard of for me. But like several others have said, post D&C, everything is different! CD12 for me today, expecting O in 2 days, and although my fiancee and I decided to wait, the devil on my shoulder is telling me we're wasting a month of trying. Gotta get past that! Looking forward to being off the bench for St Lucia honeymoon., The wedding is fast approaching and things are falling into place. Wrench in the plans is now my sister is going thru a personal crisis (a 10year recurring one over a man!) and I'm feeling anxious that I won't be able to count on her on the big day. Oh, family drama, I despise you so... QOTW: I've always wanted to open a knitting shop/coffee shop in my dream city of Portland. Or maybe start a landscape architecture company. Or be an organic farmer. Or open a bakery. Hmmmm, basically anything to do with my hobbies!

Feegan · July 2014

Well, there wasn't any need for me to worry about keeping busy or deciding what day to test because AF showed up this morning, three days earlier than expected on the coat tails of a very emotionally charged evening dealing with my other cousin and her insensitivity. I know I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up so much, but the unexpected IUI and the RE's confidence had me feeling optimistic. I may or may not have spent an hour sobbing in the bathroom this morning, leaving my cousin's to drive back home because I couldn't pull myself together, and spending the whole five hour drive back home eating Little Debbie snack cakes and crying. Hitting new lows over here folks! LOL! *Hangs head in shame*

raelynn71109 · July 2014

I'm so sorry for AF and a rough day @redheadrunning! ((Hugs))

DenaMaree · July 2014

Ah, RedHeadRunning, I'm passing you a full stash of little debbie snacks!! I will also mix you a margarita or two! Big Hugs!!

littlecookie · July 2014

I'm sorry @HeyMrsPotter‌ and @RedheadRunning‌ big big hugs ladies.

HeyMrsPotter · July 2014

@ReadheadRunning, I'm so sorry, love. ((HUGS))

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