November Angels Check in (November 3, 2014)

tlc35 · November 2014

**November Angels Check In (November 3, 2014)**

Warning: there is BFP at the end of this post. If you are having a sensitive day you may want to scroll past it.

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!

QOTW: Well ladies, we have gotten to the dreaded month of November and I'm sending hugs to all of you. Do you have anything special planned to celebrate your Angel on your EDD?

@MrsKush1014 I hope your dogs' appointments went well and that they are adjusting to the house
@raelynn71109 How was your trip to Disneyland?
@aswedishbee How was the acupuncture appointment? I haven't done it myself but a fair number of ladies on the IF board seem to use it.
@nikolie93 I'm glad you were able to get into the RE for December. Anything else new?
@LittleMrsW Sending hugs for your EDD. I hope it wasn't too terrible.
@scrang74 How was your trip to NY? Did you get to enjoy some time to yourself?
@McSarah1104 How was your RE appointment? What is the plan moving forward?

Warning BFP below

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Congrats to @Feegan who got her BFP last weekend. If you would like to congratulate her, send a PM or comment on PGAL.

Nikolie93 · November 2014

HI!

Nothing else new here although I feel myself getting more and more anxious as my EDD comes up. My 1st and 3rd MC had EDD's in November so it's a bit rough. (QOTW: I don't have anything planned at this time. I am thinking about asking my boss if I can work from home though. I have a feeling it may be a bit rough)

I was a bit peeved at first when I learned that my first RE appointment isn't until Dec 17th but now I think it may be a good thing. It's given MH and I some time away from the craziness of TTC.

I am hoping AF comes right on schedule like she did with the last 2 MC's so cross your fingers for me!

I hope all you ladies are doing well *hugs*

tlc35 · November 2014

@Nikolie93 I hope that AF comes quickly for you and I hope December will be here before you know it.

AFM: I am doing OK. I didn't have high hopes for this cycle but of course I had to test this AM at 12 dpo. BFN and now I will try to just wait for AF. My brain thinks that if I get a negative after 11dpo that I'm out since that is when I got my only BFP.
I am ready to move on with the rest of my RE testing this cycle. I lost my 2 day a week job basically because they wanted me to do things I felt were unethical but I knew it was coming. Now there is even more pressure for me to get the dream job I really, really want.

ETA: I just got my test results back from Counsyl testing and I was negative for all the bad diseases but it looks like I am compound heterozygous for MTHFR. I will have to talk to the RE about this.

Nikolie93 · November 2014

I really, really need to start doing some research on what all the different testing and charting is. I am pretty sure I may find myself doing it soon as well.

Once again, good luck with the job. Sometimes pressure can be a good thing to get things moving along

MrsKush1014 · November 2014

Thanks for the check-in @tlc35. I'm sorry you lost your job, but I'm glad that you're not in a compromised position any more. Good luck with your job search!

@Nikolie93 I hope AF appears in a timely manner for you, the waiting really sucks.

AFM, both dogs did well at the vet. I was annoyed with the vet because they told me that they were going to have to put Duncan under a light sedation and I wouldn't be able to pick him up until after 4:30, so I made Jasmine's appointment for 4:30. They called at noon and said Duncan did great during the biopsy (we won't have results for another week or so) and that they only needed to do a local anesthesia, so he could go home at any time. Well, the vet is almost 20 miles away from our new house and I had a busy afternoon, so I wasn't going to be able to go get him until I went back with Jasmine. Poor thing had to sit in a kennel all day with a cone on. We never kennel him and he's a rescue dog who has high anxiety over things like that, which is why the move has been so hard on him. *sigh* He seems to be doing just fine though. I think both dogs are starting to get accustomed to the new house.

QOTW: I'm taking PTO on my EDD, but I don't have anything planned at the moment. I really don't know what I want to do that day, I just know I don't want to be at work. DH has to work, but I think he's going to try to take the afternoon off.

tlc35 · November 2014

I forgot my own QOTW:

I agreed to work out of town for Thanksgiving weekend which contains my EDD thinking it would be a distraction. I am regretting this a bit now but I can't change it at this point.

Nikolie93 · November 2014

@MrsKush1014 I hope Duncan's biopsy comes back ok. I am sorry that he had to sit there all day in the kennel but glad he seems to be doing well!

@tlc35 I hate when I make decisions that I later wish I hadn't. Wish you could change it!

As for the QOTW, I just asked my boss if I could work from home on the 13th and he is perfectly fine with it. Him and his ex wife had issues conceiving so he's been pretty understanding.

aswedishbee · November 2014

Good evening, everyone!

Nikolie93 :: FX that you keep on schedule!

tlc35 :: I have seen posts regarding MTHFR but don’t know anything about it; guess I need to do my research.

MrsKush1014 :: Glad the pups did well, and that they’re adjusting to your new home.

AFM :: Acupuncture went well. I had two twinges when the needles went in (one shin and one near the opposite ankle) and one major twinge on removal (same shin as going in). She's very knowledgeable but of course delivered the news I didn't want to hear: lifestyle/diet change. I know dairy isn't great for female fertility but thanks to my history, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, endometriosis and sensitivity to hormones, she'd like me to be on a pseudo-paleo diet to avoid/limit the inflammatory ingredients currently in my everyday consumption. One plus is that due to my poor circulation and the constant feeling that I am cold, I need to make sure I am consuming all warm meals to help move my energy from my center to my extremities. I love warm foods and it works for me since it's starting to get so cold. I am also drinking a custom herbal tea that strangely enough smells like watered down beef bullion ... at least it doesn't taste like it! She also mentioned that according to the Chinese, it doesn't matter if you have a miscarriage or carry to term - once you lose that energy you need to replenish it. I will go weekly until further notice, and will discuss next steps with my doctor at my annual next week.

QOTW: I have no idea if we're going to do anything on the 15th... thankfully it's a Saturday so I don't have to worry about work.

LittleMrsW · November 2014

Thanks for the check-in @TLC35. I'm sorry about your job situation, sounds like it might be a little bittersweet. I don't know anything about MTHFR, but I'm glad the other tests gave you some good news!

@nikolie93- I'm sorry your RE appointment is that far out, I hope the time passes quickly for you.

@mrskush1014- FX that Duncan's biopsy results give you some answers. We moved last year and our dog Bella had a hard time adjusting. She just seemed very confused and it seemed like she was waiting for us to take her back to our old house.

@aswedishbee- Diet change is a bummer, but hopefully it will get you where you need to be.

AFM Yesterday was my EDD, I spent the day with MH. We drank, watched movies, and had a nice home cooked meal. I wanted to have a quiet day with just the 2 of us, so that's what we did. I honestly feel like a little bit of weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I've been dreading my due date for so, so long and now it's finally come and gone. I put a lot of pressure on myself to get KU by my EDD thinking that was the only way I could get through it.I feel like at this point, it will probably take us just as long to get pregnant again as it did the first time. I'm starting be okay with that. This year has been the hardest yet, so many negatives. I'm hoping that the new year will bring a fresh start.

aswedishbee · November 2014

@LittleMrsW :: I’m glad you guys were able to spend a quiet day together … I have a feeling that will be what we do as well. ((hugs))

TheAerialist · November 2014

thanks @tlc35

Today is my bday, also the EDD of my first loss, and just a week or so out from my most recent loss. I feel surprisingly A-ok. I am really, really surprised because I have been dreading this day. My gift from my husband is a lyra for our garage (lyra is an aerial hoop - https://trapezerigging.com/products/aerial-hoop-lyra-single-tab) which I am super excited about.

I finally stopped feeling depressed, which I have been for at least a month, and got out and took a run today and did yoga last night. Excercise makes me feel so much better, but it's hard when I am feeling down to get the motivation to get up and do stuff.

I also get to go to a trapeze class for the first time since I found out I was pregnant in September, so thats super exciting AND I am getting a massage today, courtesy of my boss (a long-overdue gift from when I had a hormonal breakdown about a month ago after receiving a mean email from a contractor).

All-in-all, it's a pretty great day after all. I will update on all the other stuff on the next check-in, for the moment I am just going to appreciate being happy today!

xxooo to everyone for all the support these last few weeks!!

Nikolie93 · November 2014

@aswedishbee I am glad that your accupunture went well but sorry that you heard some news you didn't want to hear. At least now you have some direction and a plan! Good luck to you

@LittleMrsW that day sound actually really nice and I am so glad you got to spend the day together. I am so glad that you feel like a weight has been lifted. This year has had some crappy crap to it so here's to hoping for a better year in 2015!

@McSarah1104- I am so sorry you have this reminder on your birthday every year but happy birthday to you. That's a great gift! However, I can't even walk withouth tripping so my body hurts just thinking about what would happen to me on that thing lol. I am glad that you are finally starting to feel better. It sounds like you're going to have a great day

aswedishbee · November 2014

McSarah1104 :: I am glad you're having a nice day and hope you continue to enjoy the rest of it. Happy Birthday!

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