TTC>35 weekly check-in 9/3

tlc35 · September 2014

This check in is for anyone on this board to participate in and will occur every Wednesday. If you are new here and haven't made a separate intro on the main board please do so before checking in so we can "meet" you! It's easy to do just click the new discussion button in the top right and post away.

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)

QOTW: In honor of @lgsdesigner's wedding, what kind of wedding did you have (if you are married)? If you aren't married, what is the best party you have thrown?

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.

tlc35 · September 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
TLC

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
TTC #1 since March with 1 loss

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?
Charting and temping this cycle

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
CD 8. About to start all the things

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
I am hopeful, probably too hopeful.

QOTW: In honor of @lgsdesigner's wedding, what kind of wedding did you have (if you are married)? If you aren't married, what is the best party you have thrown?
We had a medium size wedding. About 60-70 people with tons of dancing and an open bar (true NOLA style). We didn't have any speeches, just first dance, parent dance, cake cutting and a party for the reception with a short ceremony.

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.
Welcome to all our new members!

lgsdesigner · September 2014

First off-- I am SO EXCITED to be finally posting in the check in post!

Now to answer your questions:

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.

Lawrene (pronounced Law-reen), Ohio

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?

This is cycle 1, and baby #3

3. What are you doing this cycle?

Charting, drinking POM juice, OPK's, getting busy

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc)?

Waiting to O, on CD11.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)?

I am feeling optimistic, but it's only cycle 1 for me and I haven't even O'd yet...so we shall see.

I can say unprotected baby-making sex is pretty fun.

QOTW: My first wedding was at a conservatory on a very hot August day. It was 85, but in the conservatory it felt like 100+ degrees. The reception was at an event hall, and the best part was my drunk cousin and the tons of people that were dancing all night.

This next wedding (this Saturday), will be on the beach. The reception is under a pavillion on the same beach. More casual and way less people. Can't wait!

Lesliem0901 · September 2014

1) Margaret from MI
2) TTC #1 since June 2012 with one loss
3) IVF #1 - 3 pretty embies transferred
4) 3dp3dt - I'm officially PUPO!
5) I'm so scared b/c I have gotten my hopes up and told my family and friends. I had a horrible miscarriage dream last night that has left me shaken up this morning.

QOTW: My wedding took place in my dad's backyard. 175 people. The reception was at a banquet center that overlooked a lake. My colors were navy and pink. See pics!

kelley72 · September 2014

@tlc35 Thanks for the start! We are feeling the same way, but why the hell not? Hopeful for you too!

@lgdesigner Agreed ttc sex is fun! Or it can be and I hope for it to stay that way!

@Lesliem0901 Love the pics! Congrats PUPO!!! so excited for you! Ts and Ps for you!

1. Kelley in Georgia

2. 5th cycle for #6

3. I chart temp, cp, cf

4. cd9 so just having fun and practicing for next week(ish)

5. Very hopeful

QOTW: In honor of @lgsdesigner's wedding, what kind of wedding did you have (if you are married)? If you aren't married, what is the best party you have thrown? We got married at the courthouse!

Davie813 · September 2014

@tlc35 and @Kelley72, I'm glad you're feeling so positive this go-round. I hope this is it for both of you!

@lgdesigner Wishing you a wonderful, and rain-free, wedding day. It sounds like it will be amazing!

@Lesliem0901 Congrats on being PUPO! Everything crossed for you!

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
Davie813, Chicago

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
TTC #2 since January

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?

Natural cycle on break due to cysts

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
12 dpo. I tested yesterday even though I had planned not to, because I wanted wine. BFN. Had the wine.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
Obviously pretty sure I'm out this cycle. I've reached a point overall, though, where if it happens, great, and if it doesn't, we'll all get on with our lives and be just fine. I don't honestly think it will, but we're going to try everything my insurance covers (which should keep me in TTC mode for about the next year) before throwing in the towel.

QOTW: In honor of @lgsdesigner's wedding, what kind of wedding did you have (if you are married)? If you aren't married, what is the best party you have thrown?
@kelley72, I really wanted a courthouse wedding, so I'm envious! It was important to DH's family that we were married in the Catholic church, though, so we did the next best thing--just immediate family and only a few friends, with dinner at the very nice Italian restaurant across the street from our house. Not no fuss, no muss, but at least minor fuss and muss.

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.
Shout-out to @URMySunshine77 just for being awesome

WinoGrrl · September 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
WinoGrrl Wisconsin

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
TTC #1 - second cycle

3. What are you doing this cycle?

Charting/Temping - waiting for AF to end so we can get busy

4. Where are you in your cycle?

Waiting for AF to be over

5. How do you feel about this cycle?

hopeful I guess? Just starting temping so I'm excited to see how that data works

what kind of wedding did you have?

We had a destination wedding out in CA on a private estate in the middle of wineries (done this way so we could serve more than just wine). Small wedding - 40 people - but perfect. Weather was gorgeous, location was beautiful and everyone still talks about how much fun it was.

emsmama15 · September 2014

@tlc35m @kelley72, and @winoGrrl - good luck this cycle! @Lesliem0901 - Congrats on being PUPO! @Davie813 - glad you could have the wine, but sorry about this cycle!

And @lgsdesigner -- have a BLAST this weekend!

Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
Heather, MN

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
TTC #2 since March 2014

3. What are you doing this cycle?

Still benched with a "mass" on my ovary.

4. Where are you in your cycle?

It feels so weird to say this - I have no idea. Somewhere in week 2 of birth control. I'm expecting to finish and get my period around 9/20-ish. I'm trying not to think about it...

5. How do you feel about this cycle?

Still so disappointed but trying not to let it consume me. I've been very impatient and cranky at work (which isn't fair to my co-workers, but I can't seem to get over it) and just more sad at home. I try to be upbeat around my daughter, so unfortunately my poor hubby gets to deal with all the tears and sadness. I am hopeful, however that the "mass" is just a cyst and not a tumor or something growing inside me. I just want to know, but the only way to know is surgery, which I don't want .... Ugh. Just GO AWAY!!!!

What kind of wedding did you have?

We got married at the Zoo by the dolphin tank. It was so fun. About 100 people, amazing food, dolphins swimming by. It was absolutely fantastic.

wannabmama23 · September 2014

@Heath&Jas‌ what a fun spot for a wedding!
@lgsdesigner‌ I've said it a bunch but I'll say it again, yay for your wedding--and I wanted a small beach wedding so badly!! I hope yours is amazing!
@WinoGrrl‌ the winery sounds so nice, we tried to do something similar but it didn't work logistically for us.

To everyone, keep your chin up and best luck for some good news coming all around soon!

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
Wannabmama23, MA

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
#1, second cycle

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?

Temping this cycle and can't wait to see how it goes. Had a couple if wonky days (stayed in cabin over the weekend on pullout couch with mucho drinks, for example). But, hopefully will start to get some good info. DH has nowhere near the libido I do so trying not to scare him...EOD sex is the goal for the next week or so

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
WTO

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)

Excited! I didn't even know I wanted kids and now I can't wait! I feel like it will take us a little while, no real reason just a silly hunch. So trying to just enjoy all the sex and excitement of planning for little bambino someday hopefully!

QOTW: In honor of @lgsdesigner's wedding, what kind of wedding did you have (if you are married)? If you aren't married, what is the best party you have thrown?
Got married end of July! 160 ppl, way more formal and big than I originally wanted but his family and friends are all local so was hard to contain. Despite it not being my original dream wedding idea, it turned out wonderfully. We had ceremony outside under beautiful summer skies, reception inside, and ended up at a bar with live music after party and eating Chinese food at a deck over the beach at 2am...still in my dress. Perfection, ha!

kindershlitz · September 2014

1. Kindershlitz/MI
2. Ttc #2 14th cycle
3. Working with ob, monitored clomid, progesterone, opks, pnv, ultrasound next week
4. CD 8
5. I don't know how I feel. Thinking more optimistically, at least for this cycle and next with increased chances. I am apparently a good candidate for clomid due to regularity. But I feel weepy a lot- I think because of hormones. My over all cycle this time seemed more efficient. Less sporting before and after, like it was a few years ago, so that's good?

Qotw: we were married at a marina with reception following on a rented yacht with 160 guests. It was an afternoon ceremony/party. A very muggy day indeed and it rained as we were getting into the car to leave. We stayed downtown with some guests and we met out for dinner and went out as a group to local casino and bars. It was really a great day. Colors were seersucker blue/white boys wore tan sport coats and navy.

obscurereference · September 2014

Everyone's weddings sound amazing! My sister is getting married next weekend in Napa and this is getting me all excited about it!

1. obscurereference, FL

2. First cycle TTC #3.

3. Temping and OPKs.

4. I got my first positive OPK Sunday and my temp spiked yesterday. I'm 99.9% sure FF will give me cross-hairs tomorrow so I'm 2 DPO. It looks like my cycle went right back to the way it was pre-pregnancy so I'm very happy about that. I'm not having any symptoms and I'd be worried if I was already!

5. I'm being pretty level-headed this cycle. I'd be really surprised if we get pregnant the first try, but I suppose anything is possible. I'm really glad I was able to confirm that I'm ovulating this soon after DS was born. I was worried that I'd have to completely wean him.

QOTW: We had a small wedding in Aspen. We got married at Maroon Bells and had about 45 people, mostly family, there. No wedding party, which was awesome. The reception was at Aspen's oldest hotel with a buffet-style dinner and dancing. The food was amazing, we had a really great time.

supersarah77 · September 2014

1. Sarah from Oregon

2. TTC #2, in cycle 3.

3. Diligently charting BBT, CM, daily OPKs, BDs, and HPTs. BD ED for the 5 days leading up to and including O.

4. In 2WW, 6DPO. Already tested foolishly yesterday, BFN. Will test again this weekend if AF doesn't show up first. Totally experiencing phantom symptoms including cramping, crying over nothing, increased CM, ravenous appetite. I'm telling myself, "This is what I experienced when I was PG with DD1!" which adds another layer of crazy.

5. I alternate between chill (when I'm busy) and super anxious (when I'm not busy). I'm trying not to let my hopes get too high but they are.

QOTW: We got married outdoors on a vineyard and it was beautiful. The reception was also outside and we had lights strung along the rows of grapes and all around the reception area, and tea lights on the tables. It was ethereal and magical. An awesome day!

URMySunshine77 · September 2014

Thanks for starting the check-in @tlc35!

Awww. @Davie813, you made my day!

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1. URMySunshine77 from Northern California

2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#2 for six months

3. What are you doing this cycle? Temping, OPKs, prenatals, acupuncture 2x a month, decaf green tea before O, more water, less caffeine, exercise 2x a week, hopefully EOD sex starting CD9.

4. Where are you in your cycle? I'm on CD4. My period is about to end.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? I feel anxious. DH is getting back from a long work trip on Sunday--just in time for my FW. I really hate to start scheduling sex during the week he gets back. Also, I'm anxious because I O'ed on CD18 for most of my first five postpartum cycles. Last cycle, I O'ed on CD13. I'm worried that we'll start having sex too early and then get frustrated if I O later.

GTKY: Our wedding was traditional and medium-sized--about a hundred people attended. DH and I were raised in central Illinois, so we arranged to have it there. We had a fall wedding, and the leaves were lovely. The location was a church that was turned into a secular event location for weddings or receptions. There was pretty stained glass. A lot of our friends flew out from DC (where we were living at the time) to attend.

meredithcarole · September 2014

1) Meredith from FL.

2) TTC #1, one loss in March

3) This month I started charting and temping and I used OPKs.

4) I am on CD17, I am technically in the 2ww.

5) I don't know how I feel. I had said I was going to go on the bench because I was/am concerned about my fibroids, but my appointment with the OB was today and I didn't want to waste the month so it became a NTNP month in which I more or less ended up "trying" (or at least carefully timing). The OB says she is not particularly concerned about the fibroids at this point. She wants me to try 2 more months before we do any testing. So I guess we shall see. I am all about the instant gratification and I hate waiting for anything so I am trying not to drive myself nuts.

QOTW: We had about 80 people at our wedding. It was in a historic area of Orlando in the fall so the temperature was perfect. The food was great (of course I didn't really get to eat), people had fun, and most important of all I married my very best friend.

marijaa333 · September 2014

Marija, DC, Cycle 1, OPK and temping, TWW (pretty sure I'm out), excited for next cycle!

We had a tiny ceremony at sunrise, followed by a party for about 40 that evening. Ingredients: one bright sunrise, one perfect sunset, two rooftops, many drinks, great music and a most excellent bunch of people.

Shoutout to the lovely bride @lgsdesigner! May you live together happily another 100 years and may the little one(s) follow soon after the big day!

lcwed · September 2014

1. Lisa, TX

2. #2 since January with 1 loss.

3. Temping/Charting and PNV.

4. CD 12 Waiting to O in the next few days.

5. Trying to be realistic as I know it may take a few months for an egg to stick again.

QOTW: I had the typical white church center isle fall themed wedding. Our reception was at a banquet hall. We had a buffet, apple spiced wedding cake, and a cash bar. My colors were hunter green and yellow. I was lucky it didn't come out looking like a john deere themed wedding. I have to find pull up pictures and will post them on the SYFF thread.

@lgsdesigner It looks like we are cycle buddies. Glad you will have your honeymoon to keep your mind off the 2WW.

momma2girls · September 2014

1. Amy, Texas

2. How long have you been TTC? 2 months Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.? #3

3. What are you doing this cycle? Just OPK's

4. Where are you in your cycle? 2WW {actually 1.5 ww}

Will test when/if AF is late

5. How do you feel about this cycle? Hopeful
QOTW: In honor of @lgsdesigner's wedding, what kind of wedding did you have (if you are married)? Country Club wedding!

Radiantly · September 2014

1. Radiantly, Brooklyn NY
2. How long have you been TTC?

Since December with timing, but NTNP starting back in April 2013 when I got my Paraguard IUD removed.

3. What are you doing this cycle?

No coffee, lots of water, acupuncture, daily self-arvigo maya abdominal massage, occasional pre-natal horse pills, fermented cod liver oil & skate liver oil, grass fed butter, more leafy greens. Taking it natural for another few months.

I know my left tube is blocked and so that cuts my months in half for chances. Last month I O'ed on my left but didn't stick. This month I don't know b/c I am not being monitored.

4. Where are you in your cycle?
I think I just O'ed but since I haven't been diligent about temping this month, I was OPK positive (on First Response line brand) for 4 days in a row - ended yesterday - and I had EWCM last Friday, so go figure... I don't quite get it but am not going to analyze too hard because every single month is different.

5. How do you feel about this cycle?

Trying to be relaxed about the whole thing - every month I get AF is just another month that my DH and I can party late on a work-night (like last night we didn't get home till midnight). I'm trying to keep the perspective that it WILL happen. And all my friends who were trying (that I knew, anyway) are now pregnant so that doesn't give me an excuse to bitch with anyone, so I'm focusing more inward. Enjoying time with DH and myself, and working on projects like my wedding album that will fall by the wayside with a baby coming.

QOTW: In honor of @lgsdesigner's wedding, what kind of wedding did you have (if you are married)?

We had an amazing wedding... 150 people upstate NY with a Friday night desserts party at a BnB and then an outdoor lakeside ceremony with a pavilion dance party, buffet, dance with the moms (I lost my dad 10 yrs ago), and a DJ afterparty by the firepit in the field by the trees until 5am. We are burners and basically made an incredible festival. Everyone was talking about it after... oh and there was a pool too!

Radiantly · September 2014

PS here are some pix

WinoGrrl · September 2014

@Radiantly we had bicycle pictures too! great shots!

pinkishrabbit · September 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from. PinkishRabbit from New Mexico 2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.? TTC#1 for 4 months 3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE? Charting/temping and testing this go 4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww? Waiting to O 5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) Tired from a lot of work travel, but trying to stay hopeful QOTW: In honor of @lgsdesigner's wedding, what kind of wedding did you have (if you are married)? If you aren't married, what is the best party you have thrown? We had a small wedding, about 50 people. It was at an old chapel that is now a museum with the reception at an authentically New Mexican hotel. It was a beautiful day with some unexpected hail during the ceremony. The food was amazing and dancing all night. Couldn't have asked for a more amazing day!

SchruteBucks · September 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from: SchruteBucks from Oregon

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.? This is our first month TTC #4

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE? Using OPKs and charting cm. I normally temp but my 20 month old is still nursing all night long so temps aren't accurate.

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww? I'm waiting to O. Just got a positive on my OPK so I'm expecting to ovulate in the next day or two. I'm on cd 16.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) Apprehensively hopeful. It took us 9 months and 2 miscarriages to get pregnant with #3. Would love to get lucky on our first try this time.

QOTW: In honor of @lgsdesigner's wedding, what kind of wedding did you have (if you are married)? If you aren't married, what is the best party you have thrown? We had a simple, small, church wedding and reception. We had about 40 guests that were friends and close family. It was a perfect wedding for us.

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emsmama15 · September 2014

@JimBobCooter‌, so exciting! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

kelley72 · September 2014

@JimBobCooter Yay!!! So excited and hopeful for you!

thirtyninetoforty · September 2014

Hello Ladies! Sorry I have been MIA lately...I needed a break (and give my body a rest from all the meds) and I took on a new challenge at work that keeps me busy most of my waking hours!

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
Paige from PA

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
#1 since January

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?
I am seeing NEW RE!! My first one was good but this one is so much better!! I am moving on to injectables and he ran a whole bunch of blood work to which I won't find out what he found until I go back. I hope no bad news! I should be heading back to him next week.
4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
I am waiting on AF

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
I feel renewed faith for this next cycle!

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