Weekly checkin - Oct 2

dolphin012 · October 2015

***Sorry for the delay -- have been out of town where i didn't have internet****

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 does everyone have planned for the weekend?

carrieandr · October 2015

Carrie from Florida

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

Charting/temping, opks

CD1! I'm so glad AF is here. Missing your fertile window and not having a hopeful TWW makes the cycle drag on so slowly.

I really, really hope DH is feeling well enough to TTC this cycle.

QOTW: DH and I are going to see John Cleese and Eric Idle tomorrow night. Yay! I could really use a date night. And next weekend, DH's friend and his gf are coming to visit.

BulgariHeart · October 2015

'Morning!

BulgariHeart. Bicoastal.

TTC #1. Cycle #4.

Charting/Temping. OPKs. Supplementation. Acupuncture/TCM. Maya massages and Moxibustion. Nettles tea.

I saw my LAc two days ago, she gave me a new formula to help me O a little further in the cycle and also gave me a Moxa stick to use at home. I'm giving myself some very lovely abdominal massages, which are helping with my adhesions tremendously. I have adhesions from having had my appendix removed as a child. Now those adhesions are impeding the proper circulation of the abdomen and the massages, acupuncture and Moxa are working their magic.

I also ordered some mugwort to use as a vaginal steam bath in case I get my next period. ( Last week I mistakenly mentioned motherwort but then remembered that my LMT used mugwort in the vaginal steam bath she did following my massage. I apologize for the confusion!)

CD10. Waiting to O.

I was feeling a lot better last cycle when we took a break! LOL Ugh, so much pressure.

Anyways, my cycles are changing so much and so fast that even if I don't get pregnant I'm going to be happy to see what new progress comes next! Last cycle I had a 3 day AF, something I hadn't had in who knows how long! It was painless and normal. I am very happy!

QOTW: No big plans, just work!

1inthehopper · October 2015

****child mentioned****
1inthehopper (but obviously not currently- username from last time!)

TTC #2 for 2 months

CD #1 - AF came this morning

OPKs

bummed out AF came this morning but happy my cycle finally regulated after coming off BC. Man do those hormones mess with us. Also focusing on my beautiful little girl- she climbed into our bed this morning to snuggle and as I think every day, I'm so very fortunate to be her momma. Can't let TTC consume all my energy but it's hard not to!

Date night with hubby this weekend- out to dinner and see a comedian- excited for a night out with my love! Ok, and excited for wine...

1inthehopper · October 2015

@CarrieandRoy yay for CD 1 finally and date night!!

agriffin92013 · October 2015

Amanda from South Carolina

2 1/2 years TTC #1

2nd IUI with femara and trigger shot.

CD 26 11 DPIUI

I was hopeful for this month until I started spotting yesterday

Nothing really. We were going on a Poker Run tomorrow but we're supposed to get bad storms this weekened so we will probably just watch netflix and veg out on the couch

daisy62103 · October 2015

Sinnet from upstate NY

2nd month TTC #4 since D&C in july

temping/charting & opk's

think I O'd yesterday so just starting the tww. Will try to hold off testing until missed af - oct 17 - if I can hold out that long.

timed bd'd pretty well this month so i'm hopeful.

Q: we're going apple picking and to a farm with fall activities for the kids this weekend. Love fall!

KLake42 · October 2015

Kathleen in GA

TTC #1 for 6 cycles now.

I'm doing medicated IUIs with RE, with acupuncture and TCM herbs.

I'm 3dpo/dpiui.

I waver between feeling hopeful and feeling... not so hopeful. I think we've decided to try up to 8 IUIs before moving to IVF. I mean, hetero women usually try at home for 6 months before they even see a doctor, and most our age take 10 months to get pregnant. I never got to try any DYI TTC, so it may be jumping the gun to go to IVF yet. I'm also intimidated by the cost, especially since my wife is funemployed for the moment, and this IUI went on a credit card.

We were going to go to a local burn this weekend, but canceled because I'm just not up for camping right now. Instead, we're filling our schedule with experimental theater, crafts show, film festival, and church.

Whiggrrl65 · October 2015

Whiggrrl65 (aka kmetcalfe77); East Coast

TTC#1 for 14 months

I had 4th IUI on Monday. Took Bravelle shots this month and produced 2 follies.

4DPIUI

Very hopeful this month. We were able to have sex on Sunday and did IUI on Monday with a great count from DH.

QOTW: so we have tickets to two craft beer festivals with friends tomorrow who don't know I'm TTC. I'm a believer in drink til it's pink BUT uneasy about getting drunk during TWW. It has me anxious because I love craft beer and the friends are we going with are party animals.

Jentje79 · October 2015

jentje79, the Caribbean

This is my 1st month TTC #1

Im currently 12dpo, nervously waiting to see if AF comes. Only doing OPK, and I just started on supplements to try and raise progesterone levels.

Tomorrow morning a date with my mother in law, and at night planning to go to a local festival with te boyfriend.

jennOK · October 2015

1. JennOK

2. TTC #2 going on 5 months, almost 1.5 years off BC and not preventing.

3. I started temping this cycle. I'm hoping it will give me some insight to what's going on.

4. I'm waiting to O. I've been sick the last couple of days, and that's messing with my temps. I should O sometime next week.

5. I'm hopeful. I really just feel like we'll get a BFP in the next 2 or 3 cycles. I have nothing to base that on whatsoever though. Just trying to be optimistic I suppose.

Weekend Plans: I have none right now. I'm still sick, in bed as I type this. I will probably just lounge around the house and try to feel better. I see a couple of naps.

emsmama15 · October 2015

1. Heather from MN

2. TTC #2 for 17 months.

3. Totally natural ... and I missed my O day like a newbie. I'm taking the supplements (CoQ10, Myo-inositol, chinese herbs), high protein/veg, low carb diet, weight loss, acupuncture, Reiki, Mayan Abdominal Massage, etc. etc. etc.

4. CD1 of my last cycle before IVF

5. I'm hoping I lose at least 6 pounds this month and I'll consider it a success. I'd be absolutely flabbergasted if I got pregnant on my own after everything we've done.

***Child mentioned***

QOTW: I'm in Chicago for a work conference, so I'm just enjoying some peace and quiet. But I do miss my little girl ... and her non-stop talking!

1inthehopper · October 2015

Feel better @jennOK !

dolphin012 · October 2015

dolphin012 from CA

ttc #1 for a while

CD1. AF started this morning. They said i would get AF about 4-7 days after stopping the progesterone shots. It was 4 days - glad that it was on the earlier side so we can start for our next FET as soon as possible (it is a long process..) I will start OCPs tomorrow and get a finalized calendar from my clinic probably monday.

Still sad about the last transfer not working. This next transfer will be our last one. We won't have any more frozen embies left after that and are't doing any more retrieval cycles. We decided to use the time leading up to our next FET to research alternate family building options as a back-up. Since, as you all know, all these steps take so dang long, our goal is to have a plan in place by the transfer time. And if the FET is successful

we will keep the research in our pocket for a possible sibling down the road.

Taking it easy this weekend and get stuff done around the house. Our last several weekends have been pretty filled with activities and out of town guests so looking forward to a mellow weekend.

@CarrieandRoy - new start! hope your dh is feeling better this month.

good-luck to our IUI folks!! @KLake42 @Whigrrl65

@emsmama15 -- hoping this is your cycle!!!

carrieandr · October 2015

@dolphin012 I wish you so much luck going forward.

emsmama15 · October 2015

@dolphin012 - Will this be your day 3 embryo or your day 5 embryos? I can't remember which you transferred last time. Praying this is your time!

jilligan14 · October 2015

1. Jill from NC

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

3. OPKs (Wondfo), temping, prenatals, evening primrose oil, CoQ10, probiotics, Vit D, fish oil, Myo-inositol, D-Chiro-Inositol, cayenne, flaxseed oil. Also some nasty herbal concoction twice a day from the acupuncturist. Still going strong with the no carb/no sweets diet (except for AF-binging).

4. CD7, waiting to O...

5. Glad AF is over. It was sooo painful. It just seems to be getting worse each cycle (pain and mood wise), although my temps during this past luteal phase were A+++ so that's a definite improvement. Anyway, all of the follow-up tests are in and the main problem is my high-ish prolactin levels. I'm sure the RE will give me medication to bring that down and probably something to stimulate ovulation as well. Gotta love PCOS. We go in on Tuesday to talk about a plan of action. SO this is probably my last cycle trying all natural...

I'm busy this weekend with a lot of rehearsals for our upcoming Halloween show.

Good luck everyone!

BulgariHeart · October 2015

I ovulated on CD10 again. Ugghhhhh. Why does there always have to something?! Why why WHY!!???

agriffin92013 · October 2015

Started cramping and spotting Thursday. POAS this morning and BFN. If it's negative today I'm sure it will be the same tomorrow guess I'm out. If af doesn't show in a few days I'll test again. On to the 3rd and final IUI. If that one doesn't work I've come to the end of my TTC journey. Fx for the rest of you ladies who test this coming week and the ones on to their next cycle

emsmama15 · October 2015

@agriffin92013 - Will you try injectables for this final IUI? Not only would it help you recruit more follicles, I've heard injectables can actually help egg quality/maturation. It might be worth a shot. They're expensive if your insurance doesn't cover them, but could be worth it and I know there are deals out there.

agriffin92013 · October 2015

@emsmama15 RE has not mentioned injectables. I'll bring it up to the nurse when I call the day af shows up

thistle8677 · October 2015

@BulgariHeart I'm sorry

11chicago11 · October 2015

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

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.? ttc#1 on month 6

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? just BD EOD - going to see RE next month

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? CD9 getting ready for the BD weeks. starting CD10 - CD 16 I usually O CD 13 or 14.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) hopeful but we are traveling and staying with family so I feel like we will be on a secret undercover mission...LOL really it may be a bit ackward so not sure on out change to BD on CD 14 and 16.

QOTW: What does everyone have planned for the weekend?

Mamafesto · October 2015

1. Mamafesto from NE

2. TTC #2 since Feb 2015, cycle #3 post-MC

3. Opks, CM, CP, acupuncture, herbs, supplements, pnv, maya abdominal massage, BD EOD (assuming we can sneak it in with my mother staying with us and my sister and her family in town my entire FW) and instead soft cups (for the first time). I feel a little over the top for trying these, but at this point, my pre-TTC self wouldn't recognize the new me anyway, so why not... Has anyone tried them for TTC?!?!

4. CD4 - AF showed up 2 days earlier than expected which at least means my next O will be sooner.

5. Not sure how to feel anymore. I feel like it will happen at some point, but I'm afraid to feel to hopeful for any particular cycle b/c I'm tired of being disappointed. My SO's father is terminally ill and it would be amazing to be able to give him and SO's mom good news in the next month or two.

QOTW - moot point!

bgf1 · October 2015

1. Barb from Ontario 2. TTC #3 for 11 months, with a MMC and D&C six months ago

3. Prenatals and charting

4. Waiting b to ovulate

5/ Cautiously optimistic, have been dealing with some lingering sadness as my edd from the MC draws near. After several months feeling anxious have a bit more peace/optimism this month

6. Pumpkin picking, some gym and me time and lots of work catch up

dolphin012 · October 2015

@emsmama15 -- we have two day 3 embryos remaining. This last transfer was our day 5 blast. Staring to send those little guys some good vibes!

@BulgariHeart -- sorry about the early timing

Teenie16 · October 2015

1. Christina in LA, CA

2. Started TTC Dec 2013; 2nd cycle of TTC since my loss in July.

3. OPK, Acupuncture, Vitamins (prenatals, CoQ10, Probiotics, Vitamin D, Iron) Herbs and 100mg Clomid. If no BFP by the end of the year we'll go back to the RE in January.

4. CD14... waiting to O..... still

5. I don't know. I'm a little confused. Ever since I started charting I've O'd on CD 13 or 14 and I still haven't got a +OPK... And AF this cycle was really light/short only 2.5 days. I'm not sure what to think of this. So we're keeping at it and trying to stay positive.

QOTW: I'm a little late to the game this week. Oops

BulgariHeart · October 2015

Thanks guys! I had a second temp spike today so I'm totally confused. Anyway, I'm going to count myself benched for this cycle. The timing totally sucked, it's a crazy busy week for us both.

@thistle8677 - how is it going for you?

thistle8677 · October 2015

1. thistle8677 in Oregon

2. TTC#5 (#1 for fiancé) been trying 14mo. (Recurrent loss)

3. Temping/charting, opks, clearblue digital, prenatals, CoQ10, liquid fish oil, green tea, mucinex, positive thinking

, swimming, mostly gf diet (I've been struggling with this)

4. Cd14, got peak reading on clearblue yesterday..my temps are going lower and lower. I think it's because we moved our bed under the window? I don't know. It's so annoying since I don't know if I even O'd last month.

5. I'm feeling more concerned with IF I am ovulating rather than IF I'm gonna get pg.
Mentally I'm okay with whatever happens, in my heart I really just hope this is our month.
It would be so nice to see some BFP's on the board!

QOTW: Today is still part of my weekend, I've got really big plans to get my license renewed and get a new bank card since my credit info was recently stolen. :-q

Sorry to leave out any shout outs, sending best wishes for everyone xoxo >:D<

happyktmom · October 2015

Super late to the game! But I'm a student again, so there you have it!

1. happyktmom from VA

2. off the bench this cycle to hopefully ovulate!! TTC#2 since 4/14

3. just came off my progesterone all month to keep from ovulating thang - we'll see if it works!
I'm doing PNV's with extra vit D and B12, metformin, herbals - licorice, white peony, d chiro inisitol, vitex, saw palmetto, teas with nettle and thistle, also temping and will probably use my fertiliscope this month

4. CD4

5. I'm feeling ready and hopeful! I'm staying pretty positive considering. The last 2 months of not ovulating and not even trying to BD has been kind of a relief from the rat race. But I am geared up and ready to go!

I'm so late! weekend is over but it was pretty much shot because of the forcasted Hurrican Joaquin. Totally ruined my winery weekend! But oh well. I had some good quality, rained in family time!

pekaboosmiles · October 2015

Sorry this is so late ...

1. PekabooSmiles from Indiana

2. TTC #1 for about 4 months - but last month we missed the window since DH was sick

3. OPKs and prenatals - just started temping with this cycle and I'm so confused!

4. CD15 - waiting to O - I swear it should have happened by now tho ...

5. I've been doing really good this month with staying positive, but that's starting to waiver in the last few days. I was excited to start temping because OPKs were starting to irritate me, but now - not only are the OPKs irritating me but temping is making me go nuts! It may just me because I'm so new at it - but my temps have been all over the place. I took the advice of some people on the board and starting using the OPKs multiple times a day and have even been using two different kinds - one digital and one not. The non-digital has not registered anything yet, while the digital one starting to give me that flashy smilie face on CD8 and I have been getting it ever since. Today, I had to go buy a new kit since I ran out of strips, took the test when I got home and got NOTHING, not even the flashy smilie face. My CM has been increasing like normal, but I haven't gotten the EWCM yet. I'm just so confused. AF was 3 days late this last cycle (which I figure was because of the colposcopy I had mid-cycle last month) - so I don't know if that's throwing me off - or what.

(On the brightside, I think I'm getting the hang of these acronyms.)

Last weekend, I went to visit some family and went to a party at my bosses house - had a great time, but very, very little sleep.

1inthehopper · October 2015

@pekaboosmiles I'm new to OPKs as well but I think I remember reading if you have to buy new kit in middle of cycle you keep using the same digital tester with the new strips otherwise the new one thinks you are starting a new cycle?! Anyone else know about this?

1inthehopper · October 2015

Oh and sorry to hear about your colposcopy--- aren't they awful?! So painful!

pekaboosmiles · October 2015

I've never heard of that before, but it would make sense!

Thanks - yea, very uncomfortable, luckily it was quick and the cramping was only bad for able half the day - but the doctor said everything looked good and the test results came back perfectly fine.

jilligan14 · October 2015

Someone posted a whole description awhile back of how ClearBlue Advanced OPKs work. Basically, once the reader shows a "flashy" smiley face, it keeps that setting until you get your LH surge. So you'll keep getting flashy smiles every day. If you switch to a new reader, it resets and takes the new reading as the "baseline" and then goes from there. You will most likely go back to flashy smiles in a day or two. Good luck!

carrieandr · October 2015

@pekaboosmiles - in the future, if you have to buy more strips, keep using the same device for the rest of the month. That way you won't be starting from scratch. You can read the directions to get more info, or go to their website. I definitely prefer the digital. I tried the FRER opks alongside the digital for two months and I could never really tell when my peak was with the non-digital.

Good luck!

Piperella · October 2015

The new CB digital readers have made it a bit more easier to make sense of. They now outright say low, high, or peak and the screen itself is in color. One thing to note though that I learned the hard way. It wants you to use it with your FMU. My RE wanted me to use it in the afternoon (learned this after the fact). It never registered as a peak for me in the morning but a IC opk showed my peak in the afternoon/evening.

pekaboosmiles · October 2015

Thanks everyone! Luckily, I hadn't thrown away the old digital tester yet ... tested again today and the flashing smilie is back.

@piperella - I've heard that it may be better to test more in the afternoon, but the instructions say to use FMU so it's confusing. The digital OPKs can be expensive, so I've been using those in the morning and then using non-digital OPKs in the afternoon and evening, but I always have a hard time reading those.

thistle8677 · October 2015

I like to use the clearblue digital with the wondfo opk strips. It helps me see the LH surge start and decline.

jilligan14 · October 2015

Since the digital ones are sooo pricey (and since I have very long cycles) I've been using mostly Wondfo strips but as the line starts to get darker, then I add in the digitals so that I can make sure I don't miss my O day. Also, the basic ClearBlue digital (which goes from blank to a solid smiley) is just as good. I gave up on the flashy one because on the cycles that I don't O, I literally get 2 weeks of flashy smiley faces and it drives me crazy. The basic ones are cheaper and only take 3 minutes to calculate.

dolphin012 · October 2015

hmmm...the bump website is not giving me an option to start a new discussion today. Anyone else having this issue? I will check back later today and post this week's check-in if/when i can.

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