November Angels Check in (November 17, 2014)

tlc35 · November 2014

**November Angels Check In (November 17, 2014)**

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: Do you have a any guilty pleasure TV shows?

tlc35 · November 2014

@Nikolie93 how is it going with charting and temping and your healthy living goals?
@MrsKush1014 I hope you are getting more settled in your house. Anything else new going on in your life?
@McSarah1104 how is the diet bet going? Do you have any fun holiday plans?
@LittleMrsW how did the cabinet project turn out? We would love to see pics if you have them
@aswedishbee How are things going with the new puppy?

tlc35 · November 2014

AFM, I just got back from my RE appointment. I had an u/s bloodwork and the post-coital testing. My RE had a flat tire so another doc ended up doing the test and then when I got home the office called and said that my doc wants me to come back for another u/s and more bloodwork on thursday.
I had a lead follie that was 16 mm and my E2 was 188. Based in that the doc said I should O in the next 3-4 days so I guess the next u/s and bloodwork is to make sure that happens/is happening. The postcoital test was pretty cool. He took some CM and put it on a slide and I could see a few sperm swimming around in it. My HSG was clear which was good.
My H had some trouble with finishing since I told him about the post coital test. I hope we can get our sex on this week without those issues.
My other news sucks. The job I was hoping would pan out isn't and I'm pretty crushed about it. I hate that my career is a disaster. H and I decided that if this doesn't pan out by next summer we will look into moving somewhere I can get a job as well. I hate it because H loves his job here and we both like where we live.

QOTW: Stupid reality tv like Wife Swap and Couples therapy

Nikolie93 · November 2014

Hey @tlc35!

Glad your HSG was clear. I hope sexy time works out for you this week! I'm so sorry to hear about the job that didn't work out. It sucks even more that he loves his job and you love where you live. That makes moving so much harder to even think about *hug*

AFM : temping is going well since I started last week, I haven't missed a morning. I'm still trying to learn FF and what it all means though $:\$ "> I want to link my chart in my signature but I haven't stumbled upon how to do that yet either. I've been waiting for one of those "ask any question you want" topics lol.

The chart has me as O'ing today (using the default estimates) and I just peed on an O stick. Yesterday I got a faint line but it was even more faint today. I'm taking the opportunity to learn while I'm benched.

As for the healthy part, I had a talk with myself Friday afternoon to kill the pity partyk was throwing for myself. I ended up working out 5 days last week which I'm extremely happy about since it was EDD week. I feel much better.

I hope all you ladies are doing well. *hugs* to all

tlc35 · November 2014

@Nickolie93 to link your chart in your siggy go to the menu on the top right that says sharing. On the drop down box click get code and then paste the HTML code into your siggy. LMK if you still have trouble.

Nikolie93 · November 2014

Thanks! I think I have to be on my Pc, not mobile. I shall try tomorrow

LittleMrsW · November 2014

Thanks for the check-in @TLC35. Yay for a clear HSG, that's great news!

I'm sorry about your job situation, do you and YH live in a small town where it's hard to what you want?

@Nikolie93 I'm glad charting is working well for you! As for OPK's, they will usually be positive 12-48 hours before you actually O.

AFM, last week has been totally crazy busy. Since my company is closing, they are starting to liquidate everything and prices will drop even lower come Cyber Monday.

I just met with our health insurance rep to see what the plan will be moving forward. I don't want to do Cobra because it's really expensive, so I'm thinking of getting added on to MH's policy. I just need to do the research and see what's going to be best for us. It's a total stressor for me, I've had the same plan for years, so this is all new to me.

The cabinets are coming along, it's been nice to blow off some steam and put my energy towards something productive. The left is the before pic, we have all original (late 80's) cabinets. The color we are staining them is called Java, they look black in the pic, but's actually deep brown.

Nikolie93 · November 2014

@tlc35, I was able to get my chart in my sig, thanks!!

@LittleMrsW I am sorry to hear the company is closing. Insurance just makes it that much more stressful. I hope that being added on to your DH's policy works out for you. Oh, and I LOVE the new color of the cabinets. I have ugly white ones that I hope to do something with soon.

As for the OPK's, I have been testing and just got some faint lines. From what I've read they say the line should be as bright, if not brighter, than the test line. I will keep on testing!

MrsKush1014 · November 2014

Thanks for the check-in @tlc35. I'm sorry to hear about the job prospect. I hope you're able to find something so that you can stay in the area you love, but it's nice to know that your husband is willing to move if you don't find anything.

@Nikolie93 Nice work with the 5 workouts, you'll get there!

@LittleMrsW I'm sorry that you are finding yourself in this situation. Trying to make decisions based on insurance really sucks, I've been there. Your cabinets are looking fabulous!

AFM, we're finally starting to settle into the new house. We starting hanging things on the walls last night and that helps. I'm still not sure where everything is, but it's getting better. We hit a snag with our fence last week, apparently the HOA does not allow fences. We didn't know that and would never have bought the house if we had known that. There is a loophole that we're trying to take advantage of, if you get written approval from the city then it's ok. Well, the city doesn't require permits for fences under 6 feet and they seem to have no problems with us putting up a fence, so we're hoping they'll put something in writing for us. Jasmine is super depressed at the new house and we think that part of it is because of the lack of yard at the moment. And Duncan almost jumped our temporary fence to chase after a deer yesterday. *sigh* So we really need the fence to go up so they have room to roam around and play, safely.

TheAerialist · November 2014

thanks for the ping @tlc35

All that work you are getting done is totally foreign to me so far, but I know I am not far behind. I haven't even heard of a post coital test! Sounds like one of the less invasive ones, which is good. I am dreading having to have poking prodding tests done down there on the regular. :-/

@nikolle93 you and me both sister (re: pity party) i gained 15 pounds. no joke. I also lost a LOT of my muscle from not doing trapeze, so I kinda look generally the same, but am weak as can be and 15 lbs heavier. Trying to get back into it. All my pants are toooo tight.

@littlemrsW that bathroom reno looks AWESOME! It's great to have something else to work on and to put your energy into!

@mrskush1014 no fences allowed!!!?? OMG that sucks. I hope you figure it out!!

My update is that my diet bet is not going well. I lost some weight but I still have 4lbs to go and I just realized the final weigh in is on FRIDAY! The day after thanksgiving! WTF!?

I also got my blood work back, all clear except for a vitamin D deficiency, I knew that already, and took supplements for awhile, but I had randomly stopped (honestly, I thought my prenatal would be enough, clearly that isn't true!) so on to the next step, semen analysis and councyl blood draws on Thursday AM. I feel like I might be ovulating today, which would be right on schedule, lot's of watery CM for a couple of days now and a temp spike yesterday. Hopefully this means AF will come quickly and then we can get onto the main event :-)

Have a great week ladies!!!

Nikolie93 · November 2014

@mrskush1014 I have a love/hate relationship with HOA's! I don't understand why it wouldn't be allowed if everyone had the same specs they had to use for fences. I hope that loophole works for you!

@mcSarah1104 Good luck getting back into the "swing" of things with the trapeze stuff (I know, I know such a cheesy pun lol) Glad to hear the blood work came back normal! Have fun during your main event

aswedishbee · November 2014

Sorry for the late reply, ladies ... I have been having a bad week. Once last Saturday passed I figured I was in the clear emotionally but then PMS and AF took the stage. That plus tensions and work and gearing up for Thanksgiving have had me in a funk. I wish we had our sweet Gizzy but we won't get her for a few more weeks - i totally could've used some puppy snuggles.

@tlc35 :: had no idea there was a post-coital test … there is so much left for me to learn! Sorry about the job situation; hopefully things will straighten themselves out before next summer.

@Nikolie93 :: glad you’re getting the hang of charting - it took me a while to figure it all out. I was very thankful for all of the articles and tips that Fertility Friend had to offer.

@LittleMrsW :: The vanity looks great! I love the java/espresso finishes too. DH and I just had to go through the new insurance plans from his company and that’s always a stressful time.

@MrsKush1014 :: The no fence thing is crazy! Glad the city has your back, though. Hopefully the pups will start adjusting better soon.

@McSarah1104 :: I hope everything keeps moving along for you - and here’s to strength for getting through Thanksgiving and those last few pounds!

Talking with my doc, he thinks it's great what I'm doing with the diet and acupuncture and wants to see how things go for the next few months before moving in a new direction and I'm OK with that. I'd like to see what changes, if any, come my way (mentally and physically, both TTC related and not).

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

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