♡♡♡AMA Check-in 12/1♡♡♡

rubysi · December 2014

Hello everyone,

This check-in is for Monday, December 1st, 2014. December...already?:-O

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No BFP's

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This is a check-in designed for us that are AMA (35+) and dealing with that added challenge in our TTCAL journeys. Please feel free to share your insights, vents, thoughts, and anything else. Mostly this check-in is to remind all of us that we are not alone and to offer support to each other. New members: Post an introduction and your current TTC status and I will add you to the list! Welcome Current members: Post your updates, link to your chart, upcoming appointments, and if you get a BFP, please PM me! If you get a BFP and do not PM me, I will not post your BFP in the check-in.

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Current Members:

@rmpar29

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Please provide an update on how you are and what’s going in your life.

QOTW : More holidays are coming do you make holiday treats? What is your favorite recipe?

To anyone who missed last week’s check-in: how are you?

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Hugs for everyone.

Nikolie93 · December 2014

Hey everyone! Thanks for the check in @rubysi, I hope you're doing well

I am still trying to get rid of this nasty upper respiratory infection that I have. I don't remember the last time something kicked my ass so hard

Of course it fell during my 4 day weekend and I have only seen the sunlight twice since Wed. Luckily I can work from home.

I have yet another EDD coming up tomorrow. I am thinking I will be ok but one never knows, all the feels can sneak up on you and hit out of the blue so we shall see.

I am still TTA as I wait for my RE appointment on the 17th. (and I also can't believe it's December already!)

QOTW: I don't make treats, but I eat the hell out of them! My favorite during Christmas time is peppermint bark. Sooo good.

rubysi · December 2014

Nikolie93 said:

Hey everyone! Thanks for the check in @rubysi, I hope you're doing well

I am still trying to get rid of this nasty upper respiratory infection that I have. I don't remember the last time something kicked my ass so hard Of course it fell during my 4 day weekend and I have only seen the sunlight twice since Wed. Luckily I can work from home.

I have yet another EDD coming up tomorrow. I am thinking I will be ok but one never knows, all the feels can sneak up on you and hit out of the blue so we shall see.

I am still TTA as I wait for my RE appointment on the 17th. (and I also can't believe it's December already!)

QOTW: I don't make treats, but I eat the hell out of them! My favorite during Christmas time is peppermint bark. Sooo good.

I am sorry you're sick. That respiratory thing can linger. Big effin hugs for tomorrow, keep distracted, know we are here, and do something nice for yourself. I haven't made peppermint bark yet but it is on my list to try this year. Mmm...

rubysi · December 2014

My update: I had my first iui on Saturday. I am not a gambling sort of girl, and don't like to part with money those low odds. That being said I am still not ready to give up and after a year of no luck I had to try.

QOTW : My favorite treat are the linzer cookies. Lovely little jam filled cookies. I make the jam too.

BookishMomma · December 2014

Hi Ruby. Thanks for the check-in. I'm doing OK. Everyone's still fighting off a nasty cold at our house, and I'm facing an EDD this week on Dec. 5. It's tough to keep passing EDDs and other milestones and still feel like I'm no closer to my rainbow.

New in TTC news is that I got a referral to an MFM, and I'll be meeting with her in January. So we'll see what she has to say and whether she will want me to do anything differently if/when I get KU again.

QOTW: I love chocolate peanut butter balls! Easy and delicious.

tlc35 · December 2014

@Nikolie93 I am sorry you are still feeling sick. I hope time flies toward your appointment.

@rubysi fx for your IUI. I hope you are able to stay sane in the TWW

@BookishMomma hugs on your upcoming EDD and I hope the MFM appointment is helpful.

rubysi · December 2014

BookishMomma said:

Hi Ruby. Thanks for the check-in. I'm doing OK. Everyone's still fighting off a nasty cold at our house, and I'm facing an EDD this week on Dec. 5. It's tough to keep passing EDDs and other milestones and still feel like I'm no closer to my rainbow.

New in TTC news is that I got a referral to an MFM, and I'll be meeting with her in January. So we'll see what she has to say and whether she will want me to do anything differently if/when I get KU again.

QOTW: I love chocolate peanut butter balls! Easy and delicious.

Oh man so many people who are ill, feel better lady. I am so sorry about your edd(s). I hope for something good to come out of your January appointment. I will give you the same advice I gave to @Nikolie93, keep distracted, know we are here, and do something nice for yourself. Lots of hugs coming your way.

rubysi · December 2014

PS @BookishMama1012 those pb balls look delicious. I my need to try those.

rubysi · December 2014

tlc35 said:

@Nikolie93 I am sorry you are still feeling sick. I hope time flies toward your appointment.

@rubysi fx for your IUI. I hope you are able to stay sane in the TWW

@BookishMomma hugs on your upcoming EDD and I hope the MFM appointment is helpful.

How are you?

tlc35 · December 2014

Ah, sorry @rubysi I got distracted and pressed enter. I am doing OK. My EDD was this past weekend and it wasn't too bad but it was saddening that nobody acknowledged it. I just got back from working out of town this holiday weekend. I was avoiding all the usual holiday stuff.
I am currently testing out my trigger and on the TWW crazy train since I did a natural cycle with trigger and estrace/progesterone supplementation.

I am still undecided about the next steps. RE has recommended injects and I really can't do that next cycle anyway because of when we will be out of town. I'm trying not to stress about it until I know about this cycle. RE recommends that I test on Saturday (HA!)

rubysi · December 2014

tlc35 said:

Ah, sorry @rubysi I got distracted and pressed enter. I am doing OK. My EDD was this past weekend and it wasn't too bad but it was saddening that nobody acknowledged it. I just got back from working out of town this holiday weekend. I was avoiding all the usual holiday stuff.
I am currently testing out my trigger and on the TWW crazy train since I did a natural cycle with trigger and estrace/progesterone supplementation.

I am still undecided about the next steps. RE has recommended injects and I really can't do that next cycle anyway because of when we will be out of town. I'm trying not to stress about it until I know about this cycle. RE recommends that I test on Saturday (HA!)

((Hugs)) FX this is your cycle. I am going to have the what next meeting soon if this cycle is a bust.

rubysi · December 2014

HoldingOutHope said:

Hi Rubysi. Thanks for the check-in, lady! I'll hold on to hope for you for your IUI. How exciting!

@nikolie93 ~ I feel ya on having the 4 day weekend ruined. I hope you get rid of that crap soon! I can't believe it's already December myself!

@bookishmomma ~ Feel better soon, lady. I'm getting over that crap myself. Sucks. I also hear you on continuing to pass EDDs and milestones and feeling no closer to a rainbow. I am so sorry. (((Hugs))) I hope the MFM has some answers for you.

@tlc35 ~ FX for you and I hope this cycle works so you don't even have to think about injects!

AFM: I'm trying to get out of my funk. I was sick for the entire holiday weekend, which put a damper on my celebrations with the family. I also got a series of BFNs over the weekend as well. So between that and being sick, I'm not the most chipper person right now. Probably didn't help that I couldn't work out with my trainer this morning as I was still feeling bad. I wish I could just sleep for about a week straight, but I'm forcing myself to put on my happy face and go back out into the world this afternoon for my hair appt. :-/

I am not really a sweets person, but am being forced to make some holidays treats for a family get-together for Christmas. I think I am making some Oreo truffle balls and some peppermint cookies. I can't vouch yet for the recipes I'll be using. MH and I have a tradition of making homemade pasta and sauce on Christmas Eve, but we won't be at our house this year so I don't think it will be happening. My other favorite holidays treats are hot cocoa with peppermint schnapps, Amaretto and cranberry juice, and gluehwein (hot mulled wine). My treats are the boozy types.

So many hugs coming your way. I hope that hair appointment makes you feel a little better. I love gluehwein! Maybe this will help you get out of your funk...

rosesarepink · December 2014

Hi everyone, I'm new here and these are my stats. I'm 38 and DH is 40 and have been TTC since end of April. Had m/c on 4/25 (our first m/c was in 2011 right before xmas). Saw baby's heartbeat both times on the u/s and m/c immediately after. I'm hopeful but a little bitter since everyone around me blinks and gets knocked up (so incredibly annoying). Hope to vent a little here and gain some support.

Thanks ladies!

rubysi · December 2014

rosesarepink said:

Hi everyone, I'm new here and these are my stats. I'm 38 and DH is 40 and have been TTC since end of April. Had m/c on 4/25 (our first m/c was in 2011 right before xmas). Saw baby's heartbeat both times on the u/s and m/c immediately after. I'm hopeful but a little bitter since everyone around me blinks and gets knocked up (so incredibly annoying). Hope to vent a little here and gain some support. Thanks ladies!

Welcome. Venting is totally accepted.

Nikolie93 · December 2014

Hi @rosesarepink, welcome! Sorry for your losses. *hug* I can understand why you're a bit bitter an it can be a bit annoying sometimes for sure

rmpar29 · December 2014

@rubysi - Thanks for the check-in. FX for you!

@Nikolie93 - (((((HUGS)))) I hope that you are feeling better soon. You are definitely lucky to be able to work from home.

@BookishMomma - Big ((((((HUGS)))))) love! I'm glad that you have an appointment with a MFM and I hope that she's got some answers, or at least something new to try.

@tlc35 - (((((HUGS)))) lady. I don't even think my DH remembered the EDD. FX for you.

@HoldingOutHope - I'm so sorry for the BFNs lady! ((((HUGS)))) Maybe your hair appointment will help you feel a little better. I hope you get over your illness soon love.

@rosesarepink - Welcome to the check-in.

AFM: I should be Oing some time this week. I've started the OPKs and DH and I are HIO in case my O decides to come early again, which I would be completely ecstatic about. Just hoping for a tad longer LP this month.

ETA: I forgot the QOTW, I used to make a lot of cookies at Christmas, but haven't the last few years. I'm hoping to get back into it this year and my favorite is Cheesecake bars. I always just look up a recipe.

yellowcat10 · December 2014

@rubysi - Thanks for the check-in. Good luck with the IUI.

@Nikolie93 - I hope you are feeling better soon, this sounds like an awful bug.

@BookishMomma - (((HUGS))) I hope the MFM can give you some answers, did you ever get any more info on the septum? I know you had a lot of other surprises to deal with as well.

@tlc35 - Sorry about the EDD. I never told MH ours because I did not want to deal with it at all, but when it passed it was weird that neither of us acknowledged it.

@HoldingOutHope - ((HUGS)) sorry for the BFNs on top of the cold. Hopefully you feel better soon.

@rosesarepink - Welcome to the check-in!

rmpar29 I hope your LP cooperates this cycle!

AFM: On day 8 (I think?) of stims for our first IVF cycle. The needles are really getting old, my stomach is bruised to shit, MH says it is because he has little surface area to work with, I think it is his technique, but since I can't do it myself I shall suck it up. My RE is concerned about one follie growing faster than the rest and talked about converting to an IUI which I am not on board with. Still waiting to hear back from the nurse today.

Q: I used to bake a lot, but switched to liquid sweets the last few years, I am just not that into sugar unless it comes with a side of alcohol. I really like chocolate covered bacon because I get the sweet and salty combination. Put some red and green sprinkles on it and it is instantly a Christmas treat.

BookishMomma · December 2014

yellowcat10 said:

@BookishMomma - (((HUGS))) I hope the MFM can give you some answers, did you ever get any more info on the septum? I know you had a lot of other surprises to deal with as well.

@yellowcat10 I am getting an MRI on Dec. 9 to look into the septum issue.

rubysi · December 2014

rmpar29 said:

@rubysi - Thanks for the check-in. FX for you!

@Nikolie93 - (((((HUGS)))) I hope that you are feeling better soon. You are definitely lucky to be able to work from home.

@BookishMomma - Big ((((((HUGS)))))) love! I'm glad that you have an appointment with a MFM and I hope that she's got some answers, or at least something new to try.

@tlc35 - (((((HUGS)))) lady. I don't even think my DH remembered the EDD. FX for you.

@HoldingOutHope - I'm so sorry for the BFNs lady! ((((HUGS)))) Maybe your hair appointment will help you feel a little better. I hope you get over your illness soon love.

@rosesarepink - Welcome to the check-in.

AFM: I should be Oing some time this week. I've started the OPKs and DH and I are HIO in case my O decides to come early again, which I would be completely ecstatic about. Just hoping for a tad longer LP this month.

ETA: I forgot the QOTW, I used to make a lot of cookies at Christmas, but haven't the last few years. I'm hoping to get back into it this year and my favorite is Cheesecake bars. I always just look up a recipe.

I hope that O comes early for you. FX!

rubysi · December 2014

yellowcat10 said:

@rubysi - Thanks for the check-in. Good luck with the IUI.

@Nikolie93 - I hope you are feeling better soon, this sounds like an awful bug.

@BookishMomma - (((HUGS))) I hope the MFM can give you some answers, did you ever get any more info on the septum? I know you had a lot of other surprises to deal with as well.

@tlc35 - Sorry about the EDD. I never told MH ours because I did not want to deal with it at all, but when it passed it was weird that neither of us acknowledged it.

@HoldingOutHope - ((HUGS)) sorry for the BFNs on top of the cold. Hopefully you feel better soon.

@rosesarepink - Welcome to the check-in!

rmpar29 I hope your LP cooperates this cycle!

AFM: On day 8 (I think?) of stims for our first IVF cycle. The needles are really getting old, my stomach is bruised to shit, MH says it is because he has little surface area to work with, I think it is his technique, but since I can't do it myself I shall suck it up. My RE is concerned about one follie growing faster than the rest and talked about converting to an IUI which I am not on board with. Still waiting to hear back from the nurse today.

Q: I used to bake a lot, but switched to liquid sweets the last few years, I am just not that into sugar unless it comes with a side of alcohol. I really like chocolate covered bacon because I get the sweet and salty combination. Put some red and green sprinkles on it and it is instantly a Christmas treat.

I have so little experience with injectables I couldn't give advice for it. DH has given me 3 and twice resresulted in horrible bruising. Keep us updated on your ivf process and good luck. I like liquid sweets. I don't eat meat but I can see the salty sweet appeal.

rmpar29 · December 2014

@yellowcat10 - My advice for injections would be to tell him to put it in slowly, so if it starts to hurt then you can have him move before he penetrates the skin. I also found that the closer to my belly button, the better it was. ((((HUGS)))) hon, and I hope the other follies catch up!

yellowcat10 · December 2014

Thanks everyone, @rmpar29 I will give MH his new instructions! The RE has doubled my doses to help the others catch up and there was no more mention of an IUI for now.

peregrinefalconx · December 2014

@scoutmaxwellrubysi --

You could add me to this list if you wouldn't mind. Thanks for having me! My update is that I have my 2nd opinion about my DOR issue and what can possibly done on Friday. I don't think the place is any more progressive. Still haven't done a SA, which nobody thinks is needed. We'll see what new places decides.

If I am not pregnant this cycle or next, moving to IVF (after these holidays!). My husband has already informed me that he will not be giving me shots (which from some of your experiences, might be better off!) It made me feel bad, but oh well.

Our house remodel is brutal...I hadn't felt as bad as I did yesterday since my miscarriage in August!! It was all being done to "bring home a new baby" to...told him that deadline is off, so just calm down [edit: the house desperately needed to be remodeled--not just for baby! Run down rancher from the 60s! There's a difference between vintage and dumpy!

]. It's so emotionally fraught, but at least I am not doing this while P, which I was when it started.

rubysi · December 2014

peregrinefalconx said:

@scoutmaxwellrubysi --

You could add me to this list if you wouldn't mind. Thanks for having me! My update is that I have my 2nd opinion about my DOR issue and what can possibly done on Friday. I don't think the place is any more progressive. Still haven't done a SA, which nobody thinks is needed. We'll see what new places decides.

If I am not pregnant this cycle or next, moving to IVF (after these holidays!). My husband has already informed me that he will not be giving me shots (which from some of your experiences, might be better off!) It made me feel bad, but oh well.

Our house remodel is brutal...I hadn't felt as bad as I did yesterday since my miscarriage in August!! It was all being done to "bring home a new baby" to...told him that deadline is off, so just calm down [edit: the house desperately needed to be remodeled--not just for baby! Run down rancher from the 60s! There's a difference between vintage and dumpy! ]. It's so emotionally fraught, but at least I am not doing this while P, which I was when it started.

Welcome. Remodels can be rough, I am sure you will appreciate it when it is finished. I am surprised they have not done the SA. It would be helpful to know what you are working with. Good luck on Friday.

rubysi · December 2014

furrypaws said:

Hey @rubysi! Thanks for ckin in!
So we are just waiting for AF to arrive later this week. And then all non-poison ivy penises on deck for this months O!!! hehehe
Just trying to stay sane through the holidays. I got through Turkey Day alright. Christmas will most likely be a bit harder since our first loss was just before Christmas last year. One day at a time I guess....one drink at a time for now....
QOTW: I used to be THE cookie lady. I've cut back a lot over the past several years but I try and do cut outs w/ homemade icing; peanut butter kiss cookies; and these amazing coconut butter ball type things that are freaking delicious!!! Oh, and I'll probably make these yummy mint things I made for the first time last year...SO GOOD!!!
(not my pict, but they look like this! ^^^)
@nikolie93 Ick. I'm sorry you are still not feeling well! That sucks! And yup, it always seems to happen on weekends. Boo. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow hun...(((hugs))).
@rubysi I'll be keeping everything crossed for you love...xoxo
@bookishmomma (((hugs))) love. I think we will go with the MFM we met with after our third loss if we get KU again too. I SO need to make some buckeyes this year!!! I will eat the hell outta them!!! ...errr...maybe I shouldn't make them for the same reason...
@tlc35 (((giant hugs))) sweetie...I know how it hurts when no one acknowledges our losses. It just sucks. Try and wait to POAS lady! I'll be stalking you! xo
@holdingouthope I'm so sorry love...I hate putting on a happy face...it's so tiring...sending you a super sized squishy ((((hug))))!!
@rosesarepink Welcome to the checkin. It can be tough to keep the bitterness at bay sometimes.
@rmpar29 HIO girl!!! FX FX FX!!!
@yellowcat10 First IVF...that is scary and exciting! Don't hate me...I'm not a bacon person...but I've heard chocolate covered bacon is amazing!
@peregrinefalconx I hope you are comfortable with whatever route you decide to go with. ((hugs))

Glad to here dh has recovered from the poison ivy. Those cookies look amazing. I think one day at a t I me should be our mantra.

Nikolie93 · December 2014

@peregrinefalconx‌ hey lady! Nice to see you in the check in, I was thinking about you the other day

would love to see some pics of the remodel when it's done!

@furrypaws you tell that husband of your no more tinkling in the woods

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meredithcarole · December 2014

Hi everyone. Nothing new to report here (the bench is boring).

QOTW: I have loved "candy cane cookies" since I was a child. I make them every year. It is a Joy of Baking recipe.

@nikolie ((hugs)), sorry about the EDD.

@rubysi FX the iui works (statistically speaking, it has to work for some - why not you?)

@tlc35 I hope you don't go too far off the rails on the crazy train. I am sorry no one acknowledged your EDD. ((hugs))

@holdingouthope Sorry you are in a funk. I think you should drink all the gluehwein.

@bookishmomma good luck with the MRI. I hope you get some more definitive answers.

@rosesarepink Welcome!

@rmpar29 Have fun with H

@yellowcat10 sorry you're a pin cushion currently

FX it will work this cycle and you won't have to subject yourself further.

@peregrinefalconx happy remodeling!

rubysi · December 2014

VesperLynch said:

Hi, @rubysi, and thanks for checking in. Those Linzer cookies look amazing!

This during a grading break--I am so procrastinating!

I've called it today. AF showed Sunday, late enough for me to POAS (I had exactly one HPT left) last Friday, and I'm all out of prenatal vitamins. So today I told my husband that we can start using condoms when Cyclebeads thus advises, and that will be it. Part of me is/was still hoping for a surprise, but we've been trying for a year (yes, I know, that's nothing compared to what other couples go through, but I started with this pretty late), and I made up my mind early on that I would not seek RE treatment, and that has not changed. I feel old. But I don't feel totally bad--I feel like I'm in a relatively safe place now. I was not at all prepared for the heartbreak that the short pregnancy and the MC would bring, and it doesn't seem like a terrible thing to not go through that again. When we started this journey, just a bit over a year ago, I thought we'd just see what happens. Life was pretty good before, and it has been pretty good since. I just have to deal with the finality of it, is all.

I'll be lurking for a while, though, because I'm not ready to cut the ties here just yet...I hope that's okay.

I love holiday treats, but I don't always have time to make them. I like making lemon stars--lemon-flavored sugar cookies in star shape with lemon glaze.

We are happy to have you lurk, comment, return whatever you need. Hugs.

meredithcarole · December 2014

@VesperLynch‌ I am sorry, but it does sound like you are at peace with the decision. I do hope you stay around for a while.

rubysi · December 2014

medic7979 said:

Hello ladies!!

I can't believe it's December already either. This is my dreaded month with an EDD on the 15th. I'm on the "ditch the BBT" train this cycle so we'll see how that goes. Hoping it keeps the crazy away! CD 7 today.

NTTCR: Both my parents are recovering well from their surgeries. I hate seeing both of my parents like this. I don't want to ever see them as old. Hoping they are up and at em soon. We had our first anniversary this past weekend. We took a cue from @O2girl and we got a fireplace!! (Electric though) It's beautiful and we love it.

Q: I'm not a big baker, love to cook but not to bake.

Have a great week everyone! Hope it goes quickly.

Congrats on the "ditch the bbt". I hope it helps you regain some sanity. I am glad your parents a recovering.

Happy Anniversary!

rmpar29 · December 2014

@yellowcat10 - Did your injects go better last night? (((((HUGS))))) I know how hard those are!

@peregrinefalconx - Welcome to the check-in. Good luck at your appointment! I am also surprised that they haven't done an SA.

@furrypaws - YAY for a non-poison ivy penis! I'm sure your DH is grateful to have that dealt with. One drink at a time...I like that philosophy!

@meredithcarole - Yes, the bench is boring. ((((HUGS)))) hon!

@VesperLynch - It sounds like you really are at peace with your decision and that's wonderful. Lurk as much as you'd like!

@medic7979 - Enjoy your "ditch the BBT" cycle. I hope that the craziness stays away! I'm glad that both of your parents are recovering well.

Nikolie93 · December 2014

big *hugs* @vesperlynch I am sorry it came down to you having to make that decision but it seems as if you are in a good place.

yellowcat10 · December 2014

rmpar29 MH followed his new instructions and it was better. The ganerelix in the morning is the worst.

@vesperlynch ((HUGS)) stay as long as you like. It sounds like you are at peace with it all and that is really what matters.

rmpar29 · December 2014

@yellowcat10 - What other meds are you taking? I was able to mix my Ganirelix with my Lupron and Gonal-F to just need one injection per day.

yellowcat10 · December 2014

@rmpar29 I am on menapur and gonal-f at night and ganerelix in the mornings.

Lesliem0901 · December 2014

Hello lovelies,
Sorry I've been MIA. Still not ready to fully participate, but when I'm on, I enjoy connecting with you all.

Currently on the bench. Giving my body a break before we do our last IVF, most likely in January. Like @VesperLynch, I've given this TTC journey 2.5 years and need to refocus if the last hail mary doesn't work out. I would ideally love to drop some weight before I do it, but it's so damn hard right now.

QOTW: I love to bake when I have the time. Cut-outs with frosting are #1. My fancy cookie is called a Venetian. Delicious and pretty!

Venetian Cookies. Photo by dmsj7045

rmpar29 · December 2014

@yellowcat10 - I guess the different times of days makes it hard to mix them all. I hope they continue to go better for you and that you have a great follie scan this week!

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