TTCAL Newbie Check In 12/2/14

jordangoodnight · December 2014

rslh10 said:

jordangoodnight said:

@rslh10 I'm sorry yesterday was so bad (((hugs)))

AFM:
Well... The bitch is back lol. So far it hasn't triggered any emotions other than relief that I'm getting back on track. I'm going to try temping but I dong know how accurate it's going to be... Lily, the adorable weenie dog, sleeps in the bed with me and DH and has a habit of waking me up in the night, she also likes to cuddle and just about burns me out of the bed when she cuddles up to me. So I'm not sure what that will mean for the accuracy of my temperatures... So we'll see.

I say that you should try temping and see what happens. I don't think that the dog should really mess with your temps too much. I'm sure there are a lot of people who sleep with their animals and still temp. Yay for AF!

Lol thanks. I'm definitely going to give it a shot.

TashaCN · December 2014

Hey rslh10 - Sorry you had a rough day yesterday. I hope today went better.

I am doing fine. Currently on CD15, but trying not to think too much about what my body is doing and when. It's so hard to get it out of my head sometimes; but I guess we'll see what the end of the cycle brings.

Nothing really going on NTTCALR, either. Just busy with the holidays. MH and I have no plan free weekends until the second week in January. Life has been pretty crazy, but luckily we are half way done with all of our Christmas shopping - Cyber Monday and Retailmenot rock my world.

QOTW - I love love love reading. I can't get enough of it. When I'm into a really good book I tell my husband to prepare to feel single until I'm done. Other than that I used to work out a lot but not so much anymore.

Anyway hope the rest of you ladies are doing well.

rslh10 · December 2014

scubadiva30 said:

Hey rslh10 - Sorry you had a rough day yesterday. I hope today went better.

I am doing fine. Currently on CD15, but trying not to think too much about what my body is doing and when. It's so hard to get it out of my head sometimes; but I guess we'll see what the end of the cycle brings.

Nothing really going on NTTCALR, either. Just busy with the holidays. MH and I have no plan free weekends until the second week in January. Life has been pretty crazy, but luckily we are half way done with all of our Christmas shopping - Cyber Monday and Retailmenot rock my world.

QOTW - I love love love reading. I can't get enough of it. When I'm into a really good book I tell my husband to prepare to feel single until I'm done. Other than that I used to work out a lot but not so much anymore.

Anyway hope the rest of you ladies are doing well.

I agree that it's hard to stop thinking about it, even when you're not trying. I hope that you get to relax during the Holidays a little, it sounds like you're super busy

((hugs))

rslh10 · December 2014

mrsjac1210 said:

@rslh10‌ I'm so sorry about your appt yesterday. :-( Me, I'm just waiting. My hcg was at 2 last Tuesday so no more blood draws for me. Sooo now I can officially start my waiting game. I'm benched for 2 cycles and it stinks. I don't ever remember a time when I wanted af to get here so bad. I just want to move on to the next step... QOTW: I'm kind of an amateur cake baker/decorator. I love it. I've done several cakes in the last year and a half. From a princess cake to an owl cake to a boobie cake. I'm hoping one day I can take formal classes our go to culinary school and make a business out of it.

yay for negative betas! I'm so glad to hear that. I understand the wanting AF thing. I think everyone has gone through that. I hope that your benched cycles go quickly! I would love to see some pictures of your cakes!

rslh10 · December 2014

sweetcalittc1 said:

Hi ladies! I'm late to the check in. Hope everyone is doing well. I'm mobile so no tags but I did read everything and my FX for everyone. Monday was my first day back at work post loss. Being off was good and I really don't want to go back to work. It's unfortunate, I use to really like my job. Luckily, it hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. I'm still benched until AF arrives but since we are dealing with MFI it doesn't matter too much when she shows. Probably won't go in to the RE until January because they are closed during the holidays. My cycles always landed my IUIs on the days they were closed, ALWAYS, except for last time. I'm really bummed about having to go back. I don't think the timing will ever be as perfect as it was. I hate all the apts and I thought we finally were done with the RE. I wish some good HIO worked for us. I am trying to get back to temping just so I know what's going down. I fell asleep with the thermometer in my mouth this morning. Haha oops! Sorry. I'm totally having a pity party here. I feel so broken! Someone mentioned being consumed by their loss. I know exactly how that is. It's how I feel. My mind always goes back to it and there are reminders everywhere. =( I didn't feel good today. I got a really bad headache and I'm tired. Maybe that's why I'm being a downer right now. Hopefully tomorrow is better. QOTW- I love to read, mostly sci fi about vampires, werewolves and other creatures that go bump in the night. I also love, love, love my dogs. We cuddle a lot. Also, I love to learn about nature and animals.

I'm so sorry you're feeling so overwhelmed and sad about everything right now! I can relate. All of the feelings are normal. I hope you're feeling better today ((hugs))

rslh10 · December 2014

flutterfly88 said:

rslh10 said:

flutterfly88 said:

@rsl10 I'm sorry you had a rough day yesterday. Thanks for doing the check-in for us, you rock!

I was hoping to do some individual responses today,as I want to get more involved around here, but I don't have time before work. Hopefully I can do it tonight.

TTCAL: I'm doing alright. My appointment got bumped due to my work not being able to give me the time off, so now it's next Wednesday afternoon. Also, I'm waiting on AF to arrive. I have no idea when to expect her.

NTTCAL: Life is okay, work is very stressful, and I had an awful day yesterday because of it.

QOTW: I love to read, and other than that I'm not in to muc. I dabble in card making, and cake decorating. I'm not very good at the card making and I do alright with the cake decorating. Fun fact: DH and I made and decorated our own wedding cake.

I'm sorry work is stressful! That's never fun. ((HUGS)) I hope that your appointment next week goes well. You decorated your own wedding cake? That is amazing! I think we need pictures when you come back later tonight So cool.

Thanks! The top 4 layers are real cake and the bottom 2 were styrofoam. DH wanted a tall cake, but we only had 120 guests, so not enough mouths to feed if we did all real cake.

So amazing! Great work

rslh10 · December 2014

MrsRed09 said:

Hi ladies! I hope everyone had a good holiday weekend. I had a great weekend, but since Monday have been so pissed off/upset at the world. I didn't expect getting upset when 3 of my co-workers announced their pregnancy on Monday, but it totally hit me like a ton of bricks that I too should have been announcing and I'm not because I lost my baby. I left work super early Monday because I just could not take it anymore. I did get good news later that day and my betas are down to 22, so hopefully only 1 or 2 more blood draws and all will be good. I'm anxiously awaiting AF to get here and think I may be gearing up to O based on CM. I am very ready to NTNP! QOTW: I run a lot and bake funky flavor combination cupcakes. The running helps with all the taste testing of cupcakes that happens. My most recent creation is a double chocolate/molten chocolate peppermint cupcake with peppermint candy melted inside the cupcake. Super messy, but so yummy!

Oh Lady, I am so sorry that you had to hear those announcements! That is very hard to deal with. so many ((hugs)) I'm so glad to hear the betas are dropping for you. Your cupcakes sound so amazing! All this baking is making me hungry

ctk181 · December 2014

Hey ladies, I'm sorry I am so very late to this check-in, this week has been really busy and crazy at both home and work. I don't really have much to report this week. My H and I completely missed my FW this cycle because of our crazy work schedules so I am just waiting for AF. She was supposed to arrive today but she is being a real pain in my ass and decided not to show up on time. Hopefully she will show her face tomorrow. We are going to go the NTNP route at least for this next cycle, because my H wants a break from the TTC pressure and I just need a mental health break from the whole thing. This month has been really, really hard on me and I'm not even sure why. I am just really struggling emotionally and I have been having little breakdowns (usually when I'm alone in the car and thinking about my baby). I think the holidays looming ahead are just wreaking havoc on my emotions. I'm just trying to think positive and not let myself get too wrapped up in a pity party. Anyway, hugs to all of you ladies this week!

QOTW - I love reading, travelling, baking and cooking!

MrsBPhotographer · December 2014

@rslh10 Dr appt went as well as it could have. She gave us the all clear for sex with protection until AF shows. So, at least we get to have a little fun during our time on the bench before being able to TTC again.

I hope you had a better day today!

rslh10 · December 2014

ctk181 said:

Hey ladies, I'm sorry I am so very late to this check-in, this week has been really busy and crazy at both home and work. I don't really have much to report this week. My H and I completely missed my FW this cycle because of our crazy work schedules so I am just waiting for AF. She was supposed to arrive today but she is being a real pain in my ass and decided not to show up on time. Hopefully she will show her face tomorrow. We are going to go the NTNP route at least for this next cycle, because my H wants a break from the TTC pressure and I just need a mental health break from the whole thing. This month has been really, really hard on me and I'm not even sure why. I am just really struggling emotionally and I have been having little breakdowns (usually when I'm alone in the car and thinking about my baby). I think the holidays looming ahead are just wreaking havoc on my emotions. I'm just trying to think positive and not let myself get too wrapped up in a pity party. Anyway, hugs to all of you ladies this week!

QOTW - I love reading, travelling, baking and cooking!

I'm so sorry you're having a hard time lately. I can relate. There have been far more ugly cries for me this month than any in the past. ((hugs)) I hope that next FW settles down for you guys and you can get some loving in!

Also, FX AF shows tomorrow!

rslh10 · December 2014

MrsBPhotographer said:

@rslh10 Dr appt went as well as it could have. She gave us the all clear for sex with protection until AF shows. So, at least we get to have a little fun during our time on the bench before being able to TTC again.

I hope you had a better day today!

So glad to hear this update! Congrats! I did have a great day today, so thank you

rslh10 · December 2014

sweetcalittc1 said:
@rslh10‌ I'm reading through the thread and I just want to say that your commitment to responding and giving feedback is amazing. Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge everyone.

That is so kind of you to say. Thank you. I truly care about each and every one of you guys. I agreed to take over this check in because I felt so welcomed by the previous 2 leaders. I had big shoes to fill and I hope I'm doing a good job! If there is anything you guys ever need, or you just need to vent privately, or whatever--pm me! I'm here for you ladies.
:x

nikiswimr · December 2014

So I had my repeat monitoring ultrasound today and follies have grown to 21, 18 and 15 mm! So triggered tonight, IUI on Friday. Plus some good fun in between! (Thank goodness DH has good sperm!)

rslh10 · December 2014

nikiswimr said:

So I had my repeat monitoring ultrasound today and follies have grown to 21, 18 and 15 mm! So triggered tonight, IUI on Friday. Plus some good fun in between! (Thank goodness DH has good sperm!)

Amazing news! Those follies are great sized! My OB told me that with a follie at 18mm, if I trigger, that follie will reach 20 by the time we have TI meaning I would have two really good follies that might both ovulate! I don't know if your RE said that, but I have everything crossed for you lady!

bumpuser10605721 · December 2014

Okay, so update. My doctor called me in after I called her, partial to talk about the bleeding that came back and partially to talk about a breast biopsy i had (back story, had these weird white marks on my breast, when I went in 3 weeks ago and got the news my beta dropped by 2000 in 36 hours and I would miscarry, I showed them to my GP, she said to come in when I was feeling better and we would do a punch biopsy.......4 days later I had to have the D&C, got paranoid I had breast cancer so I went in the next day, she wasn't very impressed with me coming in so soon as she wanted me to rest, so two weeks ago today I had it done) So breast biopsy shows I had a skin disease/condition called Lichen Sclerosus, thankfully its only on my breast and should be able to be controlled by steroid cream everyday for the next few weeks and then only once in awhile for maintenance, there's no cure and no known cause. It is more common in another area of the body and is extremely painful but you can do your own google search, I'll save the details of that one.

As far as my bleeding and beta she said the bleeding is just my body regulating and not to worry, she said as far as beta's they are not needed, my pathology was fine, my beta at D&C was 1300 and lowering appropriately from last two draws and I told her I took a pregnancy test and it was negative and she said good sign beta's are low if not at zero already. Part of me wants to tell her to just fucking give me a req and part of me agree's with her......maybe she doesn't want to feed my growing hypocondrea?

firefly143 · December 2014

Sorry I'm late to the check in!! Well doesn't look like this cycle will be the lucky cycle. I ovulated a week late. Has anyone heard of vitex? It's a supplement for women to get your cycle on track? It's supposed to lengthen your luteal phase. My sister had someone recommend it to her but it wouldn't help her since she has a progesterone deficiency along with a short luteal phase. Ready for AF next week and the start of a fresh cycle. I hope all of you ladies are doing well. I'll try to be better about checking in! I'm amazed every year by how much there is to do between thanksgiving and Christmas!

QOTW: reading and listening to music. It's like entering a different world for me. I can completely block out all the stress and heartache and just be at peace for a while.

rslh10 · December 2014

kingscross145 said:
Okay, so update. My doctor called me in after I called her, partial to talk about the bleeding that came back and partially to talk about a breast biopsy i had (back story, had these weird white marks on my breast, when I went in 3 weeks ago and got the news my beta dropped by 2000 in 36 hours and I would miscarry, I showed them to my GP, she said to come in when I was feeling better and we would do a punch biopsy.......4 days later I had to have the D&C, got paranoid I had breast cancer so I went in the next day, she wasn't very impressed with me coming in so soon as she wanted me to rest, so two weeks ago today I had it done) So breast biopsy shows I had a skin disease/condition called Lichen Sclerosus, thankfully its only on my breast and should be able to be controlled by steroid cream everyday for the next few weeks and then only once in awhile for maintenance, there's no cure and no known cause. It is more common in another area of the body and is extremely painful but you can do your own google search, I'll save the details of that one.
As far as my bleeding and beta she said the bleeding is just my body regulating and not to worry, she said as far as beta's they are not needed, my pathology was fine, my beta at D&C was 1300 and lowering appropriately from last two draws and I told her I took a pregnancy test and it was negative and she said good sign beta's are low if not at zero already. Part of me wants to tell her to just fucking give me a req and part of me agree's with her......maybe she doesn't want to feed my growing hypocondrea?

Wow lady. So many hugs!! I'm so sorry you had to find out about the skin condition on top of the other stuff. I say just keep an eye on your body. Keep track of when you bleed, how often etc and if you feel like anything is off or your bleeding gets significantly worse (filling a pad an hour) then I would give her a call

more ((hugs))!!!

rslh10 · December 2014

firefly143 said:
Sorry I'm late to the check in!! Well doesn't look like this cycle will be the lucky cycle. I ovulated a week late. Has anyone heard of vitex? It's a supplement for women to get your cycle on track? It's supposed to lengthen your luteal phase. My sister had someone recommend it to her but it wouldn't help her since she has a progesterone deficiency along with a short luteal phase. Ready for AF next week and the start of a fresh cycle. I hope all of you ladies are doing well. I'll try to be better about checking in! I'm amazed every year by how much there is to do between thanksgiving and Christmas!

QOTW: reading and listening to music. It's like entering a different world for me. I can completely block out all the stress and heartache and just be at peace for a while.

Don't apologize, no worries! I haven't heard of that med. Is it a natural vitamin type thing? I have heard women taking b12 to help LP defect but obviously I would talk to your dr before starting anything. I agree with you that there is so much to do during the two holidays! Sometimes I forget!

Charmndmom · December 2014

I think I finally finished bleeding Tuesdayso I have my u/s and blood draw appointment Thursday. It was harder being in the room where we first found out that a loss was probable, but everything checked out. I'm waiting to get my first hcg number back and instructions on how often that has to be drawn until it is below 5. Man, the medical bills are starting to add up - and this is with only being pregnant two months! Holidays went alright, it was actually quite distracting. Thanksgiving with the ILs was kind of hard because neither my MIL or SIL said anything and we hadn't talked since it had happened the week before. I was pretty hurt the day of, but my MIL called on Sunday, and we had a great talk. The SIL just was uncomfortable my DH said because she has a three month old and just doesn't know what to say. @PowerOfBacon‌ Oh my gosh, I always have my period on vacation too, even the honeymoon. It is like it aims for it! Apparently I'm not the only one. @rslh10‌ so sorry about your bad day, I hope today was better! @TowerClimbersWife‌ I can't believe she put it on Facebook. Unacceptable! Hobbies - not much, tv, exercise, singing, reading, etc

rslh10 · December 2014

Charmndmom said:
I think I finally finished bleeding Tuesdayso I have my u/s and blood draw appointment Thursday. It was harder being in the room where we first found out that a loss was probable, but everything checked out. I'm waiting to get my first hcg number back and instructions on how often that has to be drawn until it is below 5. Man, the medical bills are starting to add up - and this is with only being pregnant two months! Holidays went alright, it was actually quite distracting. Thanksgiving with the ILs was kind of hard because neither my MIL or SIL said anything and we hadn't talked since it had happened the week before. I was pretty hurt the day of, but my MIL called on Sunday, and we had a great talk. The SIL just was uncomfortable my DH said because she has a three month old and just doesn't know what to say.

@PowerOfBacon‌ Oh my gosh, I always have my period on vacation too, even the honeymoon. It is like it aims for it! Apparently I'm not the only one.

@rslh10‌ so sorry about your bad day, I hope today was better!

@TowerClimbersWife‌ I can't believe she put it on Facebook. Unacceptable!

Hobbies - not much, tv, exercise, singing, reading, etc

((Hugs)) I hope you and your dr can come up with a plan for your betas. I'm sure your mil and SIL felt "awkward". People just can't handle sad situations. I've been finding that out these past 7 months. Btw, I'll be posting the thread monday from here on out

firefly143 · December 2014

rslh10 said:

firefly143 said:
Sorry I'm late to the check in!! Well doesn't look like this cycle will be the lucky cycle. I ovulated a week late. Has anyone heard of vitex? It's a supplement for women to get your cycle on track? It's supposed to lengthen your luteal phase. My sister had someone recommend it to her but it wouldn't help her since she has a progesterone deficiency along with a short luteal phase. Ready for AF next week and the start of a fresh cycle. I hope all of you ladies are doing well. I'll try to be better about checking in! I'm amazed every year by how much there is to do between thanksgiving and Christmas!

QOTW: reading and listening to music. It's like entering a different world for me. I can completely block out all the stress and heartache and just be at peace for a while.
Don't apologize, no worries! I haven't heard of that med. Is it a natural vitamin type thing? I have heard women taking b12 to help LP defect but obviously I would talk to your dr before starting anything. I agree with you that there is so much to do during the two holidays! Sometimes I forget!

It's an herbal supplement. The reviews online is mainly women who have have really irregular periods or no period for months at a time. I'll ask my doctor though.

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