Weekly Check In - August 5

happyktmom · August 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: What is your favorite summer activity?

carrieandr · August 2015

1. Carrie from FL

2. TTC #1 since January (finishing up 4th d&e cycle)

3. Charting/temping, opks

4. 12dpo, BFN yesterday, temp dropping since 8dpo (with one deceptive little rise yesterday) and fell below coverline today. AF due Saturday.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? This cycle and I aren't speaking.

QOTW: What is your favorite summer activity? Hiding in the air conditioning. Summer in Florida is a bit much. But when our weather turns more like other people's summers, I like sitting around a fire in the backyard in the evening.

KLake42 · August 2015

Kathleen in GA

TTC #1, since April.

Medicated IUIs and acupuncture.

I HAVE SPERM IN ME RIGHT NOW!!!! Just had my IUI this morning, hoping today is O day (used a trigger shot so it should be), so this is 0dpo today!

I FEEL LIKE I HAVE SPERM IN ME RIGHT NOW!!!!
Goofy today. I'll be fine this week, and a nervous wreck for the second week of the 2WW.

Kayaking on the Broad River with a nice big cooler of cold beer. Dipping in the water when I get warm. Drinking cold beer. Or working in the garden, drinking a cold beer. Mmmmm, I miss cold beer (not drinking while TTC). Some day, some day...

(edited for typo)

carrieandr · August 2015

Ha - it never occurred to me that having sperm in you might be totally weird if you're married to a woman. Congrats on being chock full of it right now! I hope it does the trick!!

amimhof · August 2015

1. Amanda Marie from MD

2. Cycle #3, TTC #1

3. What are you doing this cycle?
Nothing - still

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

5. How do you feel about this cycle?
Better than last week. Hubby made a doctor's appointment to get checked and make sure everything's ok. He sees a DR Friday, and happily used that as an excuse to take the whole day and give himself a three day weekend.

QOTW: My favorite activity: going to the ballpark! And I have tickets for tonight's game. So by 6:00 pm this evening I will be the proud owner of a Jayson Werth Chia pet!

Fingers crossed for you Kathleen!

Knottie16743552 · August 2015

Hi! Knottiesomenumber, aka Erin from NJ

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

I'm charting CM and CP. Giving temp a break since it causes me to be
anxious.

I'm at 1DPO

This cycle I'm feeling hopeful. My CM finally seems normal after getting my IUD removed.

My favorite activity? Napping? I like napping. Unless I wake up groggy, then I hate napping. Lol.

BulgariHeart · August 2015

Hello! I'm on mobile so I'll type up a summarized version of this check in.

TTC #1 - cycle #3.
I'm on CD3 of a very mild, symptom-free period, thanks to my TCM drops and acupuncture sessions. So happy! I didn't get the usual annoying headache on CD1. Yay!

I'm feeling hopeful this cycle. We're working together abroad and will have a few days off during my fertile window. I'm really hoping this can be it. Nonetheless, I'm happy to be successfully regulating my period. What a difference!

I love the summer, it's my absolute favorite season and I love doing pretty much everything as long as it's hot and sunny outside!

SnnyFlwr · August 2015

1. Juliana, HI

2. Trying to conceive #1 for about a year.

3. This is my first IUI cycle.

4. I'm currently on the dreaded 2WW, waiting to test on Friday! It's taking every last oz of self control not to test today.

5. I'm feeling anxious, and unfortunately, a little discouraged about this cycle.

QOTW: It's pretty much summer year round here, and I love scuba diving

Good luck everyone! Fingers crossed for BFPs all around!

jilligan14 · August 2015

1. Jill from NC

2. TTC #1, not preventing since 11/12, actively trying since 8/14 (2 early miscarriages in 2014)

3. OPKs, temping, prenatals, inositol supplements, evening primrose oil, Vitamin E, Zinc, probiotics, cayenne, Vitamin B, increased dose of Vitex (CD 3-9) and licorice (CD 3-9). Acupuncturist has me on a strict 6-week diet with absolutely no carbs and just veggies/meat (I've just messed it because of being sick - having a bad reaction to antibiotics and can only stomach dry carbs at the moment

4. CD2 - AF showed up unexpected last night (yes, adding cramps to my current misery). Everything points to an anovulatory cycle last time. Silly body.

5. I've had a really rough few days. Had to miss 2 days of work due to this ridiculously painful ear infection/fever, which is rough because I'm self-employed (no paid sick days) and H and I are REALLY struggling financially (he's self-employed too and his business isn't doing too well over the summer months). BUT luckily my new insurance started Aug. 1, just in time to cover 2 Urgent care visits, antibiotics and prescription ear drops. Whew! Seeing the RE next week and hoping to get some new ideas on how to get my body moving again (since my ovaries are obviously taking a long vacation).

Um, favorite summer activity? Can you guess?!?!?! Yup, swimming! Hence the nasty ear infection.

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@KLake42 - I used condoms my whole life and only started having unprotected sex at the end of 2012. I remember that feeling of walking around and thinking, "There is sperm inside of me...RIGHT NOW!" It was unbelievable. I really hope that this is it for you! Fingers crossed!!

@CarrieandRoy - sorry that your cycle and you aren't currently on speaking terms. I get like that a lot!! Someone once suggested that I talk to my ovaries as a way to assist my body in conceiving. I wanted to punch them (the person, not my ovaries, although sometimes I feel like doing that as well).

@amimhof - good luck with H's appointment on Friday! I hope you get some answers or an idea of what's going on.

@Knottiesomenumber (hopefully you see this tag, I just can't type out all those numbers) - Good for you for taking a break from temping! It's good to follow what's right for you. Good luck this cycle!

@BulgariHeart - That's awesome that you're finally regulating your cycles. What are these drops? I've just started acupuncture and am hoping I can get my cycles to settle down into some regular pattern too. Good luck!

@SnnyFlwr - Ooooh, good luck for the big test on Friday! I'll be thinking of you!!

Thinking of everyone else who is starting a new cycle, battling through the current one, driving herself crazy in the TWW or just taking a break. Wishing you all the best of luck!

happyktmom · August 2015

1. happyktmom from VA

2. TTC#2 since 4/2014

3. Charting/ temping/ PNV's and extra Vit D/ Metformin...that's pretty much it

4. CD15, had a temp surge yesterday am but FF hasn't recognized it yet. only one BD CD13 so I hope it counts!

5. not very confident. Not sure what my body is doing. Planning drastic weight loss, carb cutting next cycle.

QOTW: I love everything about summer...even the heat and humidity we get in NoVA. i love the pool, beach and winery touring!

Good luck ladies!

jennOK · August 2015

1. Jennifer from Oklahoma

2. TTC #2 for 3 months (a year not preventing)

3. Just BDing at the right time.

4. In the TWW. Won't test until next weekend, if AF doesn't show up when scheduled.

5. Not super hopeful. H and I were arguing on the two best fertility days.

QOTW: What is your favorite summer activity? I like sitting on the back porch at sunset drinking some iced tea and taking it slow. Sounds like a country song.

thistle8677 · August 2015

1. Thistle8677 in Oregon

2. TTC#5 (#1 for SO) since aug/sept. 2014
(History of recurrent mc)

3. Taking a break from temping, which is actually resulting in better sleep...who knew?!
Prenatals, checking cm, digital opk's & Wondfo's...
Clean eating (mostly)....gonna try mucinex again this cycle...I actually had a lot of cm last cycle when I tried it, so maybe there's something to it?
I have also been swimming. So far 5 days in the past week, so I can kind of pat myself on the back for that.
**oh and sonohysterogram scheduled for Friday morning...and SO has agreed to call his dr to get his blood karyotype. (I'm secretly feeling very nervous about this for him and for us...I don't know why...I mean I guess I do know why...I may post later about it.)

4. Cd7...I think? I don't know I seriously can't remember my name these days.
8-X

5. I don't know how I feel about this month.
I'm sure I'll let you know as soon as I jump on the crazy train!

QOTW: I love to swim and I love sitting outside right at dusk.

thistle8677 · August 2015

Also, I seriously want to shout out to all of you, but I'm on my phone typing and I'm so tired.
Good luck to all of us!

Knottie16743552 · August 2015

Ps - I lied, FF bumped O date to today, so, I'm not any DPO yet.

emsmama15 · August 2015

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

Heather (EmsMama15) from MN

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

TTC #2, stopped breastfeeding my daughter in March 2014, never thought I'd still be trying...

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?

Waiting for my period to start and then IUI - hopefully lucky #6. In addition to all the other supplements and dietary changes I've already made, I've added a new prenatal, probiotics, a B complex, inositol supplement, some chinese herbs, a new acupuncturist, Reiki, gluten free diet (going okay - maybe I'll call it a gluten cut-down diet).

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

AF due any minute

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

I'm feeling really defeated. Infertility has kicked my butt and I'm just not hopeful. My hubby says I can't go into the next cycle with so much negativity. I know this but I'm not sure how to get over it. Maybe Reiki will help this morning. I'll mention it to my practitioner.

QOTW: What is your favorite summer activity?

Being at our cabin and just looking out at the lake with my morning coffee.

Shout out to all. I'm sorry. I have no energy this morning, but I have you all in my thoughts!!

KLake42 · August 2015

@emsmama15 , I feel really hopeful about how acupuncture and TCM may help my chances, and I hope it helps you too!

carrieandr · August 2015

@emsmama15, I'm sorry you're in a bad place. My advice would be not to fight it. Feel what you're feeling and maybe you'll come out of it naturally. Sometimes trying not to feel the way we feel can add stress and make it worse.

BulgariHeart · August 2015

@jilligan14 - I have two formulas. One is for the period, which she named Painful Periods, and the other is to aid in conception and improve circulation. This one she named Follicular Formula. I have the sheets with the list of herbs they contain but I don't have it handy right now... I'll get back to you in a few days!

BulgariHeart · August 2015

The acupuncturist I'm seeing here where I am is 100% Chinese and also 100% ruthless! He places the needles and then screws them in place... #$£€:@/?: It's torture! I saw him on Tuesday and the needle he placed on my left ovary is still stimulating me... I feel like it's still there! Edited a word

carrieandr · August 2015

@BulgariHeart -- My sister is an acupuncturist. She twists the needles sometimes. It doesn't hurt, though. Maybe find a new guy!

SnnyFlwr · August 2015

@emsmama15 it breaks my heart to read this. You are so wonderful to me, keeping me positive and motivated, and I wish there was something I could say to do the same for you.

emsmama15 · August 2015

Thanks everyone. I'm just feeling blue. I'm sure it will pass. I feel a little better after Reiki this morning. My acupuncturist also said I have to let it all out @CarrieandRoy. I think I agree. The more I try to feel better, the worse I feel. I'm fully aware (since today is CD1) that part of this is totally and completely hormonal. The further I go and the more meds I take, the more emotional I seem to get with hormone swings. I think my spirit is just a little broken right now and I'm guessing that once I get into the cycle, I'll feel better. It just hit me so out of the blue.

@SnnyFlwr - thanks. And please don't let my gloom and doom make you feel any less positive and motivated. I really am usually very hopeful. Just feeling really down this week.

carrieandr · August 2015

@emsmama15, I shared this quote with thistle earlier today. "Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be." It's helping me not need to get pregnant Right Now. I'm actually feeling a little better about letting things happen in their own time. --For the moment anyway. I hope this zen feeling hangs around for a while.

jilligan14 · August 2015

@emsmama15 - I always feel defeated at the very beginning of a new cycle and sometimes give up on temping but it usually passes a week later. Definitely allow yourself some time to feel what you're feeling. Sending you hugs!

emsmama15 · August 2015

I love that @CarrieandRoy!! And thanks @jilligan14...

MntnGirl · August 2015

@emsmama15 I agree with your acupuncturist - I feel so much better if I give in to it and let it out. I've searched YouTube for "videos that will make you cry" and that helps too. It's hormone and sleep related for me and sometimes a good cry is really cathartic.

dolphin012 · August 2015

1. dolphin012 from CA

2. ttc #1 for a while

3/4: On OCPs in prep for our FET in mid Sept. I got the rest of my meds yesterday for the FET cycle. i have to go through them today.

5. Hopeful, but the transfer is still a little ways away and this is my busiest time at work so have been more focused on work. I am feeling a bit nauseous and not quite myself. The OCPs usually unsettle my stomach for a coupe of days, but i have been on them for 2 weeks now. I am wondering if my own hormones and my body are still recovering from the last cycle. Hope it evens out before the transfer.

QOTW - fav summer activities are backpacking and reading on our front porch.

General shout out to everyone - i am gone a lot in August (with no internet) so haven't been on the board a lot. but wanted to let you know that i have been thinking of all of you!!

@happyktmom - thanks for doing the checkin!! I will be here this wednesday (8/12) but gone again the following wednesday (8/19)

@KLake42 - your post cracked me

. Hope those sperm are staying focused and doing their job!!!

@amimhof - how is your chia pet progressing?

@jilligan14 - hope your feeling better! ear infections are awful

. but, yay for good insurance.

@emsmama15 - sorry you are having a down week - very much allowed though. It is a lot to stay positive and hopeful all the time. hang in there.

carrieandr · August 2015

AF came a day later than expected, with a record-breaking low temperature and the symptoms are much worse than usual. Cramps, low back ache and fatigue that Midol can't fix. Usually Midol is my wonder-drug. I actually took a nap a while after I took it, even though it's loaded with caffeine. Not being pregnant is bad enough. Way to kick me while I'm down, AF.

thistle8677 · August 2015

@CarrieandRoy xoxo

MntnGirl · August 2015

Years ago my GYN recommended Alleve for cramping and not Midol because caffeine can make cramps worse. After experimenting with Alleve, Excedrine, and lattes, I agree. Mochas or lattes used to be a treat/reward during AF, but I've cut those out almost completely (I'd rather not have one than have decaf). Since my CP, AF cramps are much worse. Maybe it's coincidence.

emsmama15 · August 2015

Hugs @CarrieandRoy. AF sucks. Mine have been heinous since I started injectable meds. I think it's partly because the injectables make your lining so much thicker (at least in my case) and then you have to shed so much more. But it's just extra painful too.

carrieandr · August 2015

Thanks @MntnGirl -- I'll take some Aleve right now. And thanks for the sympathy, @thistle8677 and @emsmama15.

BulgariHeart · August 2015

Sorry to bump last week's check in, I'm following up on our conversation...
@jilligan14 I'm going to attach the list of herbs I'm taking (drops). They're the ones with a check mark. The first photo is the Painful periods formula and the second the Follicular formula.

BulgariHeart · August 2015

Oops, I'll try again

BulgariHeart · August 2015

Photo number two

BulgariHeart · August 2015

@CarrieandRoy so sorry AF came!

Hope you're feeling better now!

This acupuncturist I'm seeing is really good, just a completely different style from what I'm used to. He's head of the TCM institute here and comes highly recommended. I did tell him to go easy last time I saw him, as I have amazingly thin skin which is barely there. It went smoothly and I feel great. He did say my circulation pulse is getting stronger... Music to my ears

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