Weekly Checkin - July 29

dolphin012 · July 2015

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?

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

QOTW: Anyone seen any good (or bad!) summer movies this year?

** I will be working remotely next week (no internets). If someone wanted to sub and post the weekly checkin next wednesday morning that would be awesome. Alternatively i can just post it when i return home thursday evening.

carrieandr · July 2015

1. Carrie from FL

2. TTC #1 since January (4th post-d&e cycle)

3. Charting/temping, opks

4. 5dpo, not anxious to test this month. I think I might wait for AF. I'm trying not to ride the hope/disappointment roller coaster this time.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? Pregnancy seems like an unattainable thing now for some reason. Aside from the MMC, I have no reason to think that, but I started trying 7 months ago (which feels like a million years ago) and I'm not pregnant. That's all my brain seems to see. It's strange, because normally I'm very logical.

QOTW: Anyone seen any good (or bad!) summer movies this year? I haven't, but it has been suggested that DH and I need a date night. A movie would be nice, but the seats are so uncomfortable! Watching at home is more comfortable, but then it isn't a date night. :-?

happyktmom · July 2015

I'll volunteer to do weekly check in next week if you'd like

1. Happyktmom from VA

2. TTC#2 for 16 CYLCES

3. I haven't been consistent with this cycle at all...I took vitex a couple days, PNV's and VIT D, started a new probiotic regimen. I also started working out and am going to start a 3 day cleanse next week and the the 21 Day Fix. Probably not prime because it'll fall right after O'ing.

4. CD8, just finished AF and waiting to O - trying temping again this month.

5. trying not to get my hopes up like last cycle. Going to the beach for my birthday and just want to relax.

QOTW: I wanted to see what all the fuss was with the Wet Hot American Summer 2 coming out, so I watched the first one. I don't even remember it coming out in 2001 and feel like I would've really enjoyed it then but felt like it was a little lame now.

Sporty1216 · July 2015

1. Sporty1216 from NE

2. TTC #2 for 7 months--took this month off for unrelated health reasons.

3. On CD2 right now. Will do opks and we are doing a SA for DH and bloodwork for me. Should have the results of the SA today and I go for my blood draw tomorrow. It'll be nice to just have more information.

4. CD2. Hopefully will be back on to trying this month and, assuming we are, I won't test until/if AF is at least one day overdue. That's my usual deal with myself. I try to wait a week, but if I can make it a few days before I test, I'll take it. Usually AF arrives close to on time, so I've only tested once since having LO, and that was back before we were trying!

5. I feel glad that we are seeking out information. I like information.

I'm trying to focus on trusting God's timing for us and on not losing hope. In the grand scheme, we haven't really been trying that long--but it's so different from the first time, it's hard to know what to think. I'm crying a lot this month. I hope getting to talk with the docs will help me feel less anxious/sad.

QOTW: Summer movies?! Those exist? Haha. Only things I have seen are on Netflix. Loved The Bletchley Circle series from BBC though.

amimhof · July 2015

1. Amanda Marie from MD

2. Cycle #2, TTC #1

3. What are you doing this cycle?
Nothing.

4. Where are you in your cycle?
I don't know.

5. How do you feel about this cycle?
I'm very down. My first cycle was great. It was my first cycle of the pill. I showed signs of ovulating, my period came in about when I expected it, I didn't have the mood swings I had the first few months on the pill, so I thought, "Great! My cycle is back on track!" So while my body is fine, my husband's is another story. There has been no sex in weeks. Not for lack of trying on either of our parts, it's just not happening. I thought maybe he's just stressed out over the baby stuff, and he said he thought it was.

Since he seemed stressed, I pretty much stopped tracking. I put my chart away and haven't been taking my temperature. I keep an eye on my CM since he isn't aware of how/when I do it.

We had some nice chats about having a baby and other stuff, but it hasn't helped. Now he's mentioning other related physical issues. I told him he needs to get checked out, because it could be something more serious, but he's resisting. (Ironically, as his father is going into the hospital for heart surgery because thankfully, FIL thought something was off and got checked out!) I told him if I had to, I'd find the doctor and make the appointment and go with him. And if he doesn't, I will make the appointment and drag his butt in there kicking and screaming if I have to. Now I'm just stressed and frustrated because I don't know what to do.

QOTW: Jurassic World is finally a squeal worth of the original Jurassic Park.

Goldsgirl9 · July 2015

#1 - Goldsgirl9 from FL

#2 - TTC #2 since Dec (2 losses since then)

#3 - First month TTC since D&C in May. Just using OPK's but will start Q10 and DHEA supplements after I make it to the store. Also not really stressing about it. I started working out and overall I'm focusing on my health more than anything else right now.

#4 - CD8. Curious to see when I ovulate this month.

#5 - Not sure how I feel about this cycle. Always hopeful but not really obsessing like in the past.

#6 - I've only seen Jurassic World this summer and it was everything I hoped it would be.

efhoping2010 · July 2015

efhoping2010/WY

IVF/ICSI/MESA #4 but FET 2 with 2 CCS Normal Blasts, the first at the big clinic.

Please see history for the details

FET was on 7/23 both ccs normal blasts thawed and fully expanded, had acupuncture before and after, then strict bedrest for two days per the clinic rules

Very very very faint BFP on an FRER on the afternoon of 3dp5dt!!!

Positive digital Clearblue with weeks estimator said "Pregnant 1-2" on the afternoon of 4dp5dt!!!

Thankfully the lines on the FRER are getting very dark now, yes I still am testing twice a day since I cannot believe this might have actually worked, today is 6dp5dt

Though I have had other cycles that started this way and ended in non-viability or early miscarriage.

So I am very nervous and scared.

My first beta hcg bloodtest is on Saturday.

Wishing everyone happiness and success!!!!!!

I am nervous/excited/hopeful and feeling scared about actually being potentially pregnant!!!

I think we really might have a chance this time

@dolphin012 thank you for the kind wishes, wishing you all the best on next steps

carrieandr · July 2015

@efhoping2010, I'm still so happy for you.

@amimhof, I hope you get answers soon and your husband is okay.

Knottie16743552 · July 2015

1. Knottie-somenumber (Erin) from NJ

2. TTC#2 for me, #3 for him, and #1 for us

3. I was temping but that led to sleepless nights. So now just tracking CM and CP. Will OPK too.

4. CD11, no idea when I'll O

5. I'm feeling really anxious and down in general. Kinda like Eeyore, ya know?

6. I haven't seen any movies this summer! But we did watch the entire Wayward Pines series!

Knottie16743552 · July 2015

Oh! I'm also trying the musinex trick this month.

Tomerine · July 2015

1. Tomerine, MA

2. TTC #2 since January

3. Taking a break from temping (for how long, we will see). Prenatal vitamins, OPKs, Clomid, have an acupuncture appt to get that started again, trying not to have a mental breakdown and maintain my typically optimistic personality. And currently enjoying a glass of wine as some consolation. @knottie16743552 I'm with you on the Eeyore. He was always my favorite anyway.

4. Waiting for AF to officially start... spotting

5. Meh. I'm sort of in limbo, waiting for a new cycle to start.

QOTW: Sadly, I have seen no movies. I really want to see Inside Out. It may be a kids' movie, but I've heard great things.

@efhoping2010 , hoping for more good news on Saturday!

@amimhof , I'm sorry things are so stressful and that your husband is feeling overwhelmed. I hope he gets checked out on his own, and you don't need to resort to dragging him there. But you do what you have to do!

Knottie16743552 · July 2015

@Tomerine Wine! Yes! Sweet sweet grapey goodness! \:D/

emsmama15 · July 2015

1. EmsMama15 (Heather) from MN

2. TTC #2 for 14 months

3. On a break, but gearing up for IUI #6 next month. In addition to what I've been doing (no alcohol or diet pop, low carb, high protein, decreased caffeine, CoQ10, PNV, Vit D, Vit E, VIt C, DHA, Folic Acid, acupuncture, massage), I've added in Reiki, a new acupuncturist, and decreasing/eliminating gluten. The new acupuncturist recommended a few new supplements - a prenatal that's a packet of 6 pills (Yikes), a B complex, inositol, a new Omega 3, and a probiotic. I'm going all out for this last IUI.

4. CD something. I have a week left of BCPs and then a couple days for my period to show.

5. Hopeful for next month. Call me crazy, but this far in, I still hope...

Movies: I've seen Jurassic World and Magic Mike - both were good in their own ways.

@efhoping2010 - can't wait to hear what you're beta is!

thistle8677 · July 2015

@Tomerine Inside Out is AWESOME!

jennOK · July 2015

1. Jenn from Oklahoma

2. TTC #2

3. Charting

4. Waiting to O, I should in the next couple of days

5. I'm not feeling very hopeful, but I have nothing to base that on whatsoever. I think I'm just in a bad mood. I'm also stressed about work which doesn't help.

QOTW: Anyone seen any good (or bad!) summer movies this year?

I haven't seen a movie all summer. H is never off on the weekend, so date night is like a thing of the past for us.

jilligan14 · July 2015

1. Jill from NC

2. TTC #1, not preventing since 11/12, actively trying since 8/14

3. OPKs, temping, prenatals, inositol supplements, evening primrose oil, CoQ10, Vitamin E, Zinc, Vitamin D, probiotics, cayenne, Vitamin B, increased dose of Vitex (CD 3-9) and licorice (CD 3-9). Acupuncturist has me on a strict diet of absolutely NO carbs/sugars/fruits for 6 weeks. Ugh.

4. CD 29. I'm pretty sure I didn't O this cycle. I started taking the progesterone last night.

5. Why does my body have to be so crazy/unpredictable/ridiculous/irregular?!?!?! I hope the new diet and acupuncture will help with things. I JUST WANT TO OVULATE!! I'm also going to see a new RE on Aug. 4 so will see what he suggests. I just really really really want it to happen naturally and I'm kind of afraid of the drugs. But nothing seems to be happening so I need to move forward...

H doesn't like movie theaters (he gets claustrophobic). So we just watch stuff at home on Netflix but we haven't had a movie night in awhile....

Good luck everyone!

@efhoping2010 - can't wait to hear the results from your first beta!

dolphin012 · July 2015

Hi all - sorry i haven't been around much this week. I was out of town for the weekend for my follow-up RE appt and some fun family events. Back to work on monday -- these next few weeks are my busiest weeks all year.

1. dolphin012 from CA

2. ttc #1 for a while

3. prepping for FET

4. We had a good appt. w our RE last friday. Discussed the fresh transfer and loss (most likely aneuploidy embryo). Positive is that we know now that my lining is good and can support implantation. We are starting prep for our FET. I am on OCPs for several weeks (i added on an extra 1-2 weeks of the ocp's to better fit with my work schedule). Transfer will be mid-September-ish. We have 1 day 5 blast and 2 day 3 embryos. We have to decide which to transfer first or if we want to transfer them both on the same cycle. The latter would involve growing the day 3s in the lab to day 5 so they could all go in together. We are leaning towards two sep transfers as these give them all the best chance. But we have several weeks to make a final decision.

5. Feeling optimistic about our day 5 blast. But since a ways plus busy at work not on my mind too much right now.

QOTW: Despite asking the question i rarely see movies (usually only on airplanes). But i am always saying will go to movie so always looking for recommendations. Sounds like Jurassic World is the winner. I am imagine that would be much better in the theater than on our kindle fire!

@efhoping2010 - wow! sounding promising -- hoping for a good beta for you on saturday! I can relate to the nervous and scared -- i felt way more anxious after i got the positive than during the tww.

@happyktmom - thanks for taking the checkin next week!

@amimhof: Sorry you and H are struggling. I hope he goes calmly to his appt and you get everything sorted out.

thistle8677 · July 2015

1. Thistle 77

2. TTC#5 (#1 for SO) history of recurrent mc

3. This month I'm using opk's, prenatals, clean eating, exercise (joined a gym to swim), gonna take a month off from temping so I can stop being obsessive about it;
Scheduling sonohysterogram and looking for an acupuncturist.

4. I'm currently cd29, 12dpo
waiting for AF...temp dropped yesterday and was the same temp today.

5. I'm just hoping AF shows and then I'll better gauge my feelings about this next cycle. Right now it's 84 degrees in the house and just as hot outside at 10pm. I'm waiting for AF and feeling really bitchy. [-X

thistle8677 · July 2015

Oh, and I loved Inside Out.
Really amazing movie. Go see it.

thistle8677 · July 2015

*and my screen name is thistle8677
I think auto correct changed it.

bookworm40 · July 2015

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

Joanne, NY

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

18 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?

IVF #2

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test?

I'm currently on day 8 of stims, this morning I had 12 follies all ranging in size from 18 to 12 mm so we are doing 2 more days of stims than hopefully trigger saturday and retrieval Monday

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

All of the above.. i have had EVERY range of emotion this cycle.. It's been very different than my first IVF cycle which I realize change is good.

QOTW: Anyone seen any good (or bad!) summer movies this year?

Magic Mike XXL. and Paper Towns.. VERY different from each other obviously lol.

thistle8677 · July 2015

@Tomerine how are you feeling?

@dolphin012 really happy to read your update, and to hear the good news about your lining! Here's to September! Fx for you all the way! Hope you are feeling better and recovering xo

@efhoping2010 >:D<

Tomerine · July 2015

@thistle8677 thanks for checking in on me! I'm at jury duty. (:| Do you think "I'm ttc and therefore not emotionally stable enough to be an unbiased juror" will get me out of it? I'm feeling a bit better though, despite still waiting for AF to officially start. DH has been very supportive and reassuring. How are you? I saw your other post. Here's to a fresh start?? Sigh.

carrieandr · July 2015

I feel absolutely wretched. Monster headache and general ill feeling. Not nausea, more of a head thing, like I need to be horizontal. It's probably just a migraine. With the way work has been going, I'm not surprised. I'm only 6dpo, so I doubt it's pregnancy related.

KLake42 · July 2015

1. I'm Kathleen in GA

2. TTC #1, gearing up for IUI #4

3. Medicated IUI with femara, brevelle, trigger, and progesterone. Also acupuncture and TCM herbs.

4. CD 6. I'm temping, and about to start using OPKs to see if I start to surge before my baseline ultrasound on CD 10 (I have historically started to surge on CD 10 when medicated).

5. Hopeful. Anxious. I think I'll be going nuts the second half of the TWW, when I get there.

Inside Out was amazing, but I kept crying!!!! I knew I would, based on how even the trailer made me cry. We also saw Furiosa, I mean, Mad Max, and loved it. Lots of very satisfying explosions. We recently found a local theater with serious reclining seats-- it's like you're lying down-- and I don't think we'll go anywhere else for mainstream films.

thistle8677 · July 2015

@Tomerine

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@CarrieandRoy hope you get some relief!

@klake42 best of luck. Also I bawled my eyes out for like an hour after that movie.
(And then maybe once the next day when I thought about core memories.)

dolphin012 · July 2015

thanks at thistle8677! Hope you are feeling a little better today

@cupcakegal930 - that seems like a well synced cycle!

@klake42 - sending lots of good wishes your way for this IUI!

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