TTCAL weekly check-in 10/5

AL_TwinCities · October 2015

If you haven't joined the weekly check-in before, please join now by answering these questions. If you have joined the check-in before, feel free to just answer 2 & 3 or share any update you'd like!

1. Introduce yourself

2. Status (ex: Months/Cycles TTCAL and WTO or TWW, benched or currently going through a loss)

3. GTKY: What is something that makes you happy?

AL_TwinCities · October 2015

Hi all. I'm on cycle 17 total TTC, including my early loss. We have some appointments coming up: retesting for Celiacs (I was diagnosed 5 years ago) to see if I've healed since avoiding gluten, infertility workup in December. I am hopeful we get a diagnosis - not very hopeful we'll see a BFP before then. Currently WTO.

Cuddling with my DH and fur babies makes me happy. A lazy weekend afternoon like we had yesterday is just the best!

crob5685 · October 2015

I am so excited and relieved today because AF finally arrived 15 weeks exactly after my D&C. Twice in that time I experienced severe cramping and pain at exactly my normal cycle length apart but no bleeding. My doctor had expressed concern about Asherman's but said it was unlikely. I however had pretty much convinced myself this was the case. I am so relieved. So I guess I am now WTO. Going to start temping. I feel frustrated that we had to waste so much time and on top of that I have 40+ day cycles, so want to give us our best shot!

Spending time with my friends, hubby, and my two dogs makes me happy, but also binge watching Netflix.

carrieandr · October 2015

TTC#1 for 9 months, MMC/D&E + chemical pregnancy

My DH has a chronic illness and he wasn't well enough to TTC last cycle. I'm CD4 and it's looking like he won't be able to TTC this month, either. I'm 37, so skipping months is absolutely gut-wrenching.

It's hard to think of things that make me happy right now. Plus I'm waiting for a call from a frustrating client.

MamaBish · October 2015

1. Introduce yourself
Ttc month 4. Had stillborn dd in March at 28 weeks.

2. Status (ex: Months/Cycles TTCAL and WTO or TWW, benched or currently going through a loss)
Ttc month 4. Currently waiting to confirm O (was prob yesterday)

3. GTKY: What is something that makes you happy?
DH. He is seriously the best.

Sarafuss · October 2015

2. Status: Month 5/Cycle 4 (history in siggy). I am so excited to be starting a new cycle! After an annovulatory cycle that needed Prometrium to end I am so glad to be out of the waiting phase. I'm on CD3 today and is my first day of Femara.

3. GTKY: What is something that makes you happy? Spending quality time (dates) with DH and planning/doing fun experiences with my kids.

ceclarlinetlo · October 2015

@carrieandroy I'm so sorry

I hope DH feels better soon.

@Sarafuss FX for your new cycle!

2. CD 4 of my 2nd cycle after my second consecutive loss. Still benched waiting for surgery but DH is traveling so it doesn't really matter.

It sounds dumb but I really enjoy painting my nails. I have an absurd amount of nail polish.

carrieandr · October 2015

Thanks @ceclarlinetlo. I have a funny story about nail polish. When my nephews were 3 or 4 years old, they loved nail polish and they found my collection. One of them said, "Are all of those yours? ...Do you keep track of them?" I think he was asking if I would notice if he stole one! Hilarious.

PeggyOlsonFTW · October 2015

1. Can't remember if I participated last week, but I'm 33, married to DH for 3 years and have a 2yo DS. Had a surprise BFP in July followed by a MMC and D&C in September.

2. Status: Waiting for cycle to get back on track before officially TTC #2.

3. GTKY: What is something that makes you happy? Running/exercising. I love endorphins.

AL_TwinCities · October 2015

I'm sorry @CarrieandRoy skipping months is so hard! All the hugs to you.

GoldenTMama · October 2015

2. Status (ex: Months/Cycles TTCAL and WTO or TWW, benched or currently going through a loss)
I just had an early miscarriage and my OB is having us wait 2 cycles and I'm going to get some testing done since this is my 2nd MC in less than a year. It makes me nervous because even if I did get pregnant this month it would put us over to having our first child at 32 and we want more than one. I know 32 isn't terribly old, but it stresses me out because we are already having trouble and I know it will only get harder as I get older. (Sorry for the downer, I'm having one of those days)

3. GTKY: What is something that makes you happy?
Family and DH. I'm so lucky to have them in my life.

carrieandr · October 2015

@GoldenTMama, I'm TTC#1, have had two miscarriages and I'll be a minimum of 38 when I have my first child. I'd give anything to have your 6 extra years.

GoldenTMama · October 2015

@carrieandroy I'm so sorry for your losses. I tend to stress myself out and I'm having one of those pity-party kind of days. I hope I didn't seem like a complete jerk by complaining about being 32.

I wish you all of the best in the future and I hope none of us are here for very long.

mrsmommya · October 2015

1. Introduce yourself
I am 27 and DH is 29. We have a 3 yr old DD who we so badly want to give a sibling to.

2. Status (ex: Months/Cycles TTCAL and WTO or TWW, benched or currently going through a loss)
June was cycle 1 and we got our BFP which ended in a MMC in September. We are waiting for one period then are back to TTC.

3. GTKY: What is something that makes you happy?

DD and family make me happy.

queen_frostine · October 2015

2. Status: Got pregnant our first month trying, it was a blighted ovum and the d&c was Sept 11. I'm waiting to regain my cycle and try again. Temps finally seem to be at my normal pre-ovulation baseline!

3. GTKY: What is something that makes you happy? Cooler weather! Makes me feel happy like Christmas morning for some reason.

daisy62103 · October 2015

month 2 ttc since d&c in july

my kids make me so happy. they say hilarious things every day.

@carrieandroy so sorry your dh isn't feeling well. I'll be 37 soon so I understand how frustrating skipping months must be.

fairygirl86 · October 2015

On my 3rd cycle since my miscarriage in may. If I do get pregnant this cycle I'll be due not long after my daughter and my birthday.

My daughter and hubby make me happy.

allishally13 · October 2015

2. Currently benched, waiting for my follow up doctor appointment from my natural miscarriage and d&c on Sept. 29. Feeling really good, and hoping she says we only have to wait one cycle instead of two! We are both so ready to try again even after everything we've been through, it just brought us closer.

3. My DH, he's my reason for smiling lately, and cuddling with my dogs.

carrieandr · October 2015

@GoldenTMama - I was mostly just trying to point out how much time you still have. But yeah, it can be hard to hear much younger girls say they are running out of time. If you are, then I'm screwed.

Doctors and books say 35 is the age that fertility starts to decline. (It's gradual, though. It doesn't plummet.) You're only 31, so you still have a very good chance of having two kids before you even get there. And if not, or you want more than two, you can still have kids after 35.

TTC can definitely wear on you and two losses will really mess with your head. But you do still have lots of time. Don't start worrying about that yet. I hope you have a successful pregnancy soon. I hope we both do.

Chichigo · October 2015

2. 4th cycle TTC after a first trimester miscarriage. We decided we were ready for another baby last December. CD 1, so pretty upset that I'm waiting to o.

3. GTKY: baking makes me happy.

winnie1122 · October 2015

2. 2years1month total TTCAL (first loss was 9/17/13), 3mo since last loss (#4), first month actively trying again since that loss

3. GTKY: MY HUSBAND. He's a gem. I've loved him since I was 15 and he is just the weirdest person I've ever met. He loves me well and makes me laugh like nothing else.

R0824H · October 2015

I'm sorry to all you ladies who have gone through or are going through a loss

1. Introduce yourself: I introduced myself in the last check in, been trying to keep up with the board and lurking through old threads

2. Status (ex: Months/Cycles TTCAL and WTO or TWW, benched or currently going through a loss) Currently going through a loss, it will be my second early MC in a row, my hcgs got higher this time than it did last time but not by much...I never even had an appointment with my OB yet but I'm looking forward to meeting with him to see where we go from here and to find the issue and hopefully fix it.

3. GTKY: What is something that makes you happy? My DH and my job

Bookhousegirl · October 2015

1. I'm 28 (29 in a week) and DH is 29. We have a 18mnth old DS. Found out a week ago that I had a missed MC at 6 weeks.

2. Currently going through a natural loss. We were trying for 2 cycles prior to this pregnancy. We're benched for one cycle so still waiting this whole process out.

3. This week has made me so appreciate my whole family. Everyone has been incredibly supportive and it makes this process a little easier. Also, reading is my favorite distraction. I've devoured 2 books over the last week and a half to try and get my mind off of everything.

AL_TwinCities · October 2015

I'm so sorry for the ladies currently going through losses. Hugs to you - thinking of you ladies.

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