@megsbrock have fun in Florida! Half of my family lives in Daytona Beach. I haven't been down in a few years and I'm really missing it! I used to go over year so it's like a second home to me.
Sorry @beff12 - buy a nice bottle of whatever alcoholic drink you enjoy!
Is anyone else having really wonky temps since daylight savings? I'll admit, my temps were a little off before daylight savings (my pre-ovulation temps were higher than usual) but now my post-ovulation temps (or what I'm assuming are post-O temps) are lower than usual. FF hasn't given me crosshairs yet (only 2 temps) and I'm not sure it will since my rise wasn't really that much, but I'm wondering if it's because I'm *technically* temping an hour earlier than usual. I could temp an hour later, which would translate to my usual temping time, but DH gets up an hour before I do so it wouldn't be on 3 hours of uninterrupted sleep...
zrain Exactly. Thank you! That's pretty much how I felt. Like, it seemed pretty selfish to compare her hard time to mine. Just goes to show how easy it is for even those with the best intentions to catch a serious case of foot in mouth on this topic.
I want to know more about your trip! Where all did you go? How did you plan for it, agency or plan on your own? How long were you gone? Favorite meal? I have a world-traveling friend and I love to live vicariously through her adventures!
catiecatp I think it's fascinating that you get to do the research, but I am also sorry that you have to go through so much red tape to prove citizenship. Good luck as it keeps moving forward! Fingers crossed for a speedy TWW!
shae86 I bet having passes to Disney is awesome! I have known several people to wear braces again as an adult, both clear and traditional. I know it seems like a drag, but I promise they're not as noticeable to others as they are to you.
lilyaster I am sorry for your losses. It sounds like the clinic you called has some pretty dense peeps answering the phones. The added insult of an uninformed, uncaring staff could so easily be avoided! Basic customer service, or the lack thereof makes me so angry!
megsbrock Have a blast in Florida. Vacations are good for you. I live on the coast of Georgia and can attest to the fact that Spring is here! It has been perfection that past week or two, aside from the pollen and the gnats!
CClark2014 I am sorry for your loss. It can knock the wind out of you sometimes. Don't be surprised if it comes in waves. And on another note, I am glad you can enjoy the perks of improved skin, hair, and nails! Not shallow at all! We all should be looking for the silver linings...
stephann85 Yeah, screw those people (the PG whiners). I have to just walk away. I'm also with you on Spring has sprung. It has definitely affected my mood in a good way!
Aera11 I am sorry you're being haunted by the "what should have been" monster. He's a real jerk. Fingers crossed that your RE appointment will help you focus on what the future holds.
Af2013nl Happy to hear you are still in the game! Fingers crossed for a quick TWW!
beff12 How many DPO are you? My fingers and toes are still crossed for you.
Me: 40, DH: 35 / Married: 2009; TTC #1: 2013
2013 - 2015: 5 pregnancies —> 5 miscarriages
TTCAL with RE (RPL specialist): February 2016
2016: 3 medicated TI cycles —> 3 medicated IUI cycles: All BFN
@Boots&co (I know you changed your name but I can't remember what you changed it to - if I find it again I'll edit this post) – a spontaneous vacation with
DH sounds like just what the doctor ordered J
@AL_TwinCities – OMG my sleep has been
crappy lately too (and by lately I mean the past 2.5 months)
@roper2617 – we’re cycle buddies – fingers
crossed that we get our BFPs together this month. It would be fun to move over
to the PGAL with some familiar faces. Your timing looks great.
@bornready – I’m surprised by the
regulation process – but I guess at some level it makes sense – even though
physically I was in the early stages of my pregnancy, I was still pregnant… I
just expected to regulate faster because I regulated just fine after long term
BC. Sigh
@moofish2364 – I absolutely agree with your
rant – I know we don’t know the situational factors but still.
@spartanrd4 – I’m sorry for your loss – my
DH is very positive too – though I think it took awhile for it to really hit
him that we were having a MC. He told me afterwards that he really thought we’d
win the lottery (I had a subchorionic haemorrhage diagnosed a few days before
my MC – in all likelihood it was the start of the MC but at that point we
didn’t know – then when I started bleeding I knew in my gut but he didn’t see
all the blood so he kept hoping)
@crazypt2285 – hugs and love for your loss
– good for you on starting an exercise program and holding yourself
accountable.
@klauerinaking – that is a great score!
Glad you’ve got something you’re enjoying J
@renneeannemm – I miss my Nonna too, and my
mom actually – mom is over in Italy taking care of my Nonna after a bad fall
(broke her nose and split her lip). But yea trip to Montreal – I was there for
a conference once and it was a lovely city.
@penelope4612 – I think we may be cycle
buddies too! I keep wondering what are the chances of so many ovulations on one
day, but I suppose with the number of people on the board it is likely fairly
high. Good luck being caffeine free – and great idea weaning off it first.
Looking at your chart – mine has been wonky all month because of weird temping
times – I think yours should give you crosshairs with that shift between the 19
and 20 – FX tomorrow is a nice high shift. I didn’t change my temping time with
the DST because I figured it was like traveling
@becbec28 – your oldest sister and SIL
sound so caring
@fivetimesnoluck – I’d get irritated over
what your mom said – I agree, she meant no harm but still…
@snobunnieMel – I haven’t had anyone offer
to be a surrogate but I’d lose my sH!* on them if they did. I can’t even
imagine why that would sound like the right thing to say, especially so soon
after your loss and so early into the overall TTC process – but even those
factors aside, wow!
@shae86 – Would you need to have the braces
on for long?
@lilyaster – hugs – those sound like a lot
of hard conversations to have
@megsbrock – work sounds frustrating – but
yea for vacations?
@cclark2014 – milestones are hard – and you
don’t sound shallow at all
@stephann85 – I agree 100% with daylight
savings time – and bird chirping – I also love seeing chickadees outside my
window regardless of the time of year – they look so cute and fluffy
@aera11 – hugs, love and strength sent your
way in anticipation of upcoming dates
@zrain – I’m sure your pets will be so
happy to see you too
Regarding citizenship – it is a lot of
hoops but I know it will be worth it. But thank goodness my mom has a
ridiculously awesome filing system – seriously – my brother is able to go over
to her house (5 minute walk) while she is away and find things in her system as
easily as she could (“under the d for “documents – Canadian” or “documents – US”…).
My mom’s system has made it 100x easier – I only had to order one document plus
the proof of residency stuff – she had citizenship papers, passports, birth certificates
– everything else I could need
---TW BFP and MC mentioned - scroll down past the Lilo and Stitch gif to avoid ---
3. I'm trying to be cautiously optimistic about this cycle. It's my first Clomid cycle to help with egg quality since the doctors seem to think that it may be contributing to my losses. FX it does what it's supposed to and we have good luck this cycle. We're going for a perfect FW of HIO ED so hopefully it maximizes our chances.
4. GTKY: what is your favorite day of the week and why? Saturday. No work and if there's stuff that I need to do over the weekend, I can push it off to
Sunday if I'm not feeling up to it.
Also I hope I got everyone, sorry if I missed you.
@Boots&Co Hopefulle AF stays at bay. Sorry for the
cramping and I’m glad you got to get away for a few days.
roper2617 Try
not to worry too much. I think you’re timing still looks awesome.
BornReady I’m
glad re-regulating is going the way you want it to.
MooFish2364 I
understand the frustration in seeing people that seem to have babies so easily.
Give yourself time to grieve. How you feel is completely normal. I still feel
that way and I’ve had some time to recoup.
Spartanrd4 My DH
was the same way and I was so angry with him for it. They don’t understand how
it feels since they aren’t physically carrying the baby. It’s often said that
women become mothers when they become pregnant and men don’t become dads until
they see their child. It’s a different mourning for them and I hope he is
supportive for you in all the ways you need.
crazypt2285 Hope
your AF makes an appearance soon.
klauerinaking Sounds
like you’re way better at bowling than I will ever be. Enjoy it!
reneeannemm I’m
sorry that this cycle is seeming stressful. FX for you.
penelope4612 Sorry
your temps are being weird. Hopefully they continue to rise.
dpjennifer Sorry
for the stressful cycle and AF. I understand the frustration of TTCAL, after
being benched for inconclusive blood work and then jumping back in last cycle,
I was so excited. Now I’m just feeling very whatever about it, like I’ve
already given up. Take care of yourself. I hope this next cycle treats you
better.
becbec28
I’m glad your family was so supportive. My family lives 9 hours from me so they
didn’t know right away. My mother was pretty upset I didn’t tell her right away
but eventually came around and was supportive about the situation.
fivetimesnoluck
I do the exact same day with EDD and when I can announce. We’re all a little
BSC and that’s okay.
SnobunnieMel I’m
sorry that your office isn’t monitoring everything for you but it’s good that
your body is re-regulating. But your SILs sound like absolute witches. I have a
30+ year old SIL who got KU and didn’t even want to have another baby so I know
how frustrating it is to see/hear how lucky they are while people like us
struggle.
catiecatp I hope
all of your paperwork goes smoothly for your citizenship process.
shae86 Ick I
hated braces but the Invisilines shouldn’t be too bad. Hopefully they can help.
I was thinking about doing the same thing down the line.
lilyaster I’m
sorry that so many reminders hit you all at one. Take care of yourself. *hugs*
megsbrock I’m
glad you have a vacation to look forward to. Enjoy it!
CClark2014 I’m
sorry that you feel like you’re in limbo. I know that’s an annoying but I’m
glad to hear that you feel like you’re moving in the right direction.
stephann85 I completely
agree on the complaining about symptoms and know how it feels to have someone
just ahead of you. My SIL is 2 months ahead of when I would have been due. It
hurts every time I have to see her or hear the family talk about her pregnancy.
3. Rants/raves: Rant: See above; KU coworker has been "bragging" all day. She is 20 weeks and has a bump finally. It is really hitting me hard since I would have been 3 weeks behind her. Rave: I think I've talked DH into a mini vacation
4. GTKY: what is your favorite day of the week and why? Saturday just because it's the weekend.
@dogmomwantinghuman Ew. Why would someone brag about being pregnant? I can understand being excited to finally have a bump, but not everyone needs to hear about it. That must be really hard for you to see. I'm sorry *hugs* I'm glad you're going on a vacation though! Yay!
Me: 29, DH: 29 Married 9/27/14 TTC #1 since 8/15/15 BFP: 1/2/16, EDD 9/13/16 - MMC 2/10/16 BFP: 3/17, EDD 11/23/16 November 2016 April Siggy Challenge - April Showers
3. Rants/raves: Yesterday I decided to test because I accidentally caused an IC flare somehow and I wanted to take some of my "as needed" medication. Normally I would just skip taking it during the TWW but I'm having trouble sleeping at night because I keep feeling like I'm going to pee my pants if I don't get up to go to the bathroom. So anyhow, my meds aren't pregnancy safe so I tested even though my timing was -4 and I'm pretty sure I'm out this cycle. BFN, of course so I went ahead and took my meds. I saw the test in the bathroom later and there was an evap line on it. Queue the "I've been waiting for a second line for what feels like FOREVER. I finally get a second line and it's just an evap! " burst into tears. I couldn't admit this over in TTGP but.... because I hate being happy apparently I decided to test again this morning. Ya know, just to be 200% sure that the shadowy grey line that showed up well after the time limit was really an evap. Did I mention I'm a crazy lady? Because I'm totally a crazy lady. Another evap. I guess I got the bad batch of Wondfos this time around.
4. GTKY: what is your favorite day of the week and why? I like Saturday. When DH is traveling for work a lot of the time he'll have to leave Sunday night. And sometimes he isn't home till really late (midnight or so) on Friday. So some weeks the only day we really get together is Saturday.
Me: 28 Husband: 31 TTC#1: January 2015- September 2016 Infertility, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Rainbow baby born June 6, 2017 ❤️
Any of my other TWW friends symptom spotting like crazy? I know that at 5DPO it's highly unlikely to get symptoms but seriously so many things keep happening! This TWW is going to be loooooong!
@NamelessAria Sorry for your BFNs I actually don't like the Wonfdos for HCG tests. It's possible I got a bad batch as well when I had them, but they're off my list of brand of choice. Don't think you're a crazy lady either, I would've done the same.
@dogmomwantinghuman if that doesn't call for a vacation I don't know what does!
@nwegman7878 thanks! FX for this being the first and only clomid cycle
@catiecatp I agree, it would be so nice to move to pgal with familiar faces. FX! Also, your mom sounds like an organizing queen!
@zrain oh man your travel day must have been brutal! I bet your dog and kitty and bed were all so happy to see you when you returned home glad you had an awesome vacation
@roper2617 - I can feel the progesterone hitting me usually by 2 DPO. It surprises me that everyone says PMS is a one week thing, cuz for me it's definitely 2 weeks. I get sore boobs, bloating, constipation, and acne within days of ovulation. Except I know that it's just the progesterone at this point, so I don't end up SS. Unless I have insomnia. THAT is definitely a SS for me. And one sided cramping freaks me out because my first pregnancy was ectopic.
@penelope4612 I keep trying to tell myself it's because of the progesterone. I think it's the lightning crotch type pains that have been spiralling my SS. Lol! I'm also generally feeling like crap -achy, tired, head about to explode- which could very likely be a result of stupid daylight savings time. I keep trying to remind myself that every cycle that I've symptom spotted I had BFNs.
@penelope4612 I keep trying to tell myself it's because of the progesterone. I think it's the lightning crotch type pains that have been spiralling my SS. Lol! I'm also generally feeling like crap -achy, tired, head about to explode- which could very likely be a result of stupid daylight savings time. I keep trying to remind myself that every cycle that I've symptom spotted I had BFNs.
Lol yeah I don't think lightening crotch is a progesterone effect but I'm not sure! I don't want to drive your SS but Fx!
Yes @penelope4612! My boobs are killing me and my stomach hurts, which surprise surprise, are symptoms of both AF and babies. I just want it to come if it's going to!
June Siggy Challenge: Dad Fails
Married 7.28.2012 DD born 7.27.2014 BFP 09.2015 - m/c 10.21.2015
1. Introduce yourself (if you're new) I introduced a few months ago and tend to hang out in TTGP. I had a MC at 12 weeks in September and was benched until February due to a septum removal/heal time.
2. Status (WTO, TWW, Benched, etc.) WTO
3. Rants/raves: I have a book hangover. I love reading and stayed up way too late reading last night. And probably will tonight as well...
4. GTKY: what is your favorite day of the week and why? Saturday! I get to sleep in and don't spend the day dwelling on what Monday will bring.
@dpjennifer I wish I could relax about it and most of the time I feel all right, but it creeps up and then I’m a ball of anxiety over the calendar and all the things I can’t control about this. Hugs to you.
@roper2617 Definitely try to make it there. It’s so much fun and so unbelievably beautiful! (just don’t live there that’s no fun at all). I have a lot to do today, but so looking forward to seeing some of our favourite people in the world.
@fivetimesnoluck Everything is feeling OK, so far. I’ve kept really, really busy. Thank you. *hugs right back*
@megsbrock And how is CD16? I didn’t O on my “usual” date but all signs are pointing to today or tomorrow.
@zrain Ahh, you must be still tired from all that travelling. Hope it was wonderful. It looks like it’ll be awkward, silent, messy-in-someone-else’s house BDing.
@catiecatp Aww, that’s so far away. Have you been to visit any time recently? I call my grandma almost every day and bug here, but haven’t been to visit since the month before my wedding in 2013. We have a credit with Air Canada, I think we’re going this summer, though. Montreal is a lovely city; Winnipeg you really have to know to love(hate).
Renee, 34 + Devon, 29 married 08/13 TTC 09/15 *TW Loss mentioned* BFP 12/15/15 EDD: 08/26/16 MMC discovered 1/25/16 at 9 +3 TTCAL 3/2016 Acupuncture 11/16 Dx December 2016: unexplained January 2017: 50 mg Clomid + TI = BFP #2 01/30/17 Please be a sticky baby! EDD: 10/15/17 Measuring ahead! 10/12/17 Ambrose born on his due date!
@renneeannemm – I don’t get over there a
lot – but we’re aiming for every other year starting last year. I used to go
every year as a kid but it had been about 10 years since I went – but then last
August I went for 10 days. I wish I lived closer so I could have more frequent
but short visits. So.Much.Family… love them all to bits – most of my family is
over there – everyone from my sister to my Nonna to all my cousins aunts and
uncles – my dad’s family is in the US but I don’t know how to contact them – in
Canada it is just my 2 brothers with their families and my mom. I don’t call my
Nonna often – she’s quite hard of hearing and hates her hearing aids with the
passion of a thousand suns… My mom is over there right now for a visit that was
extended because Nonna fell and broke her nose and split her lip – then she
fell again yesterday and broke her hip. If mom hadn’t been there she would have
been in pain and alone for 10+ hours – she lives alone – one son calls every
morning and if she doesn’t answer he goes over but I think the fall was after
that call would normally have occurred.
Edit - she'll need surgery but they're waiting to hear from the anesthesiologist because she takes blood thinners so she has to wait a bit, just not sure how long. "luckily" she forgot the day before the accident and hadn't taken them yet when the accident occurred.
---TW BFP and MC mentioned - scroll down past the Lilo and Stitch gif to avoid ---
@reneeannemm I am (im)patiently waiting O. I predict it will be Saturday, but anytime between now and Sunday wouldn't surprise me. So far DH hasn't complained once about me obsessing over our BD schedule...I'm super impressed with him, he's finally reached my level of BSC. sarcastic "yay"
@catiecatp I'm so sorry that your Nonna is having so many health issues right now! It is so hard not to worry about them and figure out what's best in taking care of them/upholding their independence and quality of life. I am hosting my family tomorrow for my grandmother's 88th birthday, so your post hit home here tonight. Big hugs!
H and I both 30 TTC #1 started Aug 2014 BFP Apr 3 2015 natural M/C April 20 2015 @ 6w6d BFP Nov 18 2015 natural M/C Nov 23 2015 @ 5w4d.
@catiecatp about a year. And I probably should've specified, it's not Invisalign, but traditional clear braces. So hopefully they don't look too bad in photos, but it'll definitely be noticeable in person. If I get pregnant during this time, I'm slightly paranoid that it'll make me look like a teen mom! (I'm 29 but am often mistaken as younger.)
@LaurenDarling - How awesome that you got a surprise vacation. Nothing like a little rest and relaxation away from the everyday life to help de-stress.
@roper2617 Totally get the whole working M-F thing. I am also not a fan of Sunday because I know I have to go back to work the next day. As for the TWW, I
got to my TWW a little earlier than I had anticipated and even at 3 DPO I
am wondering if my increased need to pee all day is a symptom. Which I
know is crazy but you know what, I am starting to think that is my new
norm. LOL
@MooFish2364 After my loss it was really hard to go on Facebook because I felt like everyone was pregnant besides me. And I knew that a few of them had just started trying so it was really difficult to respond with a "Congratulations!" I'm hoping that the farther out that I get from my MC, the easier it will get to see those posts.
@Spartanrd4 I am so sorry for your loss. I too just had a loss of my first pregnancy, D&C Feb. 5th. And it does seem like men move on quicker than we do. I'm pretty sure my DH had no idea what to do for me when I would cry uncontrollably. He just wanted me to be happy and I know it was hard for him to see me going through something and not be able to "fix it". As for the baby shower, the dinner before hand is a great idea.
@klauerinaking That is awesome about the bowling score. I get excited if I get to 100.
@penelope4612 You are very brave to start caffeine free on a Monday!! How did the rest of the week go?
@becbec28 That was so sweet what your sisters did for you and your baby.
@SnobunnieMel I can't believe that your SILs, or well anyone for that matter, would think it was appropriate to offer to be a surrogate. People that have not gone through a MC really truly do not understand what it is like. Some people should really think before they speak.
@catiecatp Sounds like you had good timing this time around. FX for you!
@shae86 That is sooo awesome that you have season passes. I would love to just be able to go once. DH doesn't want to go until we have a child to take with us. He must think that Disney is for kids.
@Aera11 It is a hard thing to get the due date out of your head. I work with pregnant moms as part of my job and every time I get a new referral lately I am checking to see how close they are to my would have been EDD. I'm hoping that as time goes on this will get better. And I hope it gets better for you too.
@zrain I saw your news on another post. That is so AWESOME!!
@megsbrock Florida sounds awesome! I hope you enjoy your trip!
@dogmomwantinghuman That sucks when people are braggadocios about their fertility. I hope she learns to be a bit more polite.
2. TWW. FF has changed my cross hairs for the third time. However I will say this current O day makes the most sense. So I'm going to go with the current FF prediction of 8 DPO.
3. It's been a crazy stressful month. To top it all off, some stupid neighbor kid broke into our house and let the dogs out while I was away Thursday. We have big dogs of course to serve as my protection while DH is on shift. Well our bulldog ended up biting the little brat who broke in. So now my baby is at animal control waiting to die come Monday because he was a good guard dog and bit an intruder. Apparently, thieves caught breaking and entering can press charges if they are bitten by the household guard dogs while committing their crime. I am so furious! I have been in tears all weekend. Poor DH is not handling it well at all either.
4. My favorite day of the week is any day that DH and I can be home together. Our schedules aren't very well aligned. On average we have 3 hours together a day before one of us has to work or before bed. Every three weeks, we do get a weekend off together. Those are my most favorite days!
@kay6519 I am horrified at your story about your poor dog. What an injustice. I'm so sorry this is happening to you, is there any chance there could be a different outcome? Sending thoughts your way...
@bornready I hope we can get them to hold off putting him down at least until after the court date for the dog. I haven't gotten to see him since they took him away for quarantine. It's rather depressingly quiet and lonely without him here and DH away on shift.
The cop who had to file the report was very nice. He apologized for having to file anything and said he thought it was stupid also, but it was still the kid's right by law. The cop said he put a special note in the file that our bulldog was very well behaved and calm and even obeyed his commands when he had to take him away. I'm certainly praying for a better outcome, but preparing for the worst just in case.
@Kay6519 Oh my god...I am so sorry that this is happening with your dog. Such a terrible situation, and the so-called resolution completely unfair and heartbreaking. Pets are our children, our family....especially for those of us longing to start or expand our family with a little human. My heart goes out to you.
May I ask how old was the little brat who broke in?
H and I both 30 TTC #1 started Aug 2014 BFP Apr 3 2015 natural M/C April 20 2015 @ 6w6d BFP Nov 18 2015 natural M/C Nov 23 2015 @ 5w4d.
He is a teenager. Idk how old exactly, he lives next door. I know he isn't in highschool yet so 12-14 would be my guess. His current guardian was the one wanting to press charges, probably for the insurance payout.
@Kay6519 this is so heartbreaking! I'm so sorry that you're going through this right now. I'm hoping that your dog will not have to be put down. I think it's so stupid that the person who gets bit for being a friggen criminal gets to press charges! Don't want to get bit? Don't be a little shit and break into someone house! Also what are we teaching our children by saying it's okay to charge someone when we're in the wrong.
@Kay6519 I'm so sorry to hear about this situation. I hope there will be another resolution. That kid should not get to press charges. Your family will be in my thoughts!
Me: 40, DH: 35 / Married: 2009; TTC #1: 2013
2013 - 2015: 5 pregnancies —> 5 miscarriages
TTCAL with RE (RPL specialist): February 2016
2016: 3 medicated TI cycles —> 3 medicated IUI cycles: All BFN
@Kay6519 so horrified to hear about your dog. Definitely hoping and praying for a better outcome! Can you press charges against the kid?
MC #1: D&C Oct 23, 2015 (7.5 weeks) MC #2: July 1, 2016 (5.5 weeks) MC #3: October 17, 2016 (CP) RE #1: RPL testing November 2016-January 2017 MC #4: Feb. 28, 2017 (CP) RE #2: Additional RPL testing March-November 2017 MC #5: January 2019 (6.5 weeks)
RE #3: More testing 2023. Egg Retrieval Sept/Oct 2023, 2 good embryos after PGT-A testing. Surgery for endometriosis January 2024 Lupron Depo March 2024. Benched 3 months.
FET #1: June 3, 2024 (failed)
Lupron Depo June 2024. Benched 3 months again before next FET.
@Kay6519 - I'm so sorry to hear about this. It makes me so angry and sad for you. My fingers are crossed that things turn around for you, your family and your dog.
Re: TTCAL check-in week of 3/14
DD born 7.27.2014
BFP 09.2015 - m/c 10.21.2015
Is anyone else having really wonky temps since daylight savings? I'll admit, my temps were a little off before daylight savings (my pre-ovulation temps were higher than usual) but now my post-ovulation temps (or what I'm assuming are post-O temps) are lower than usual. FF hasn't given me crosshairs yet (only 2 temps) and I'm not sure it will since my rise wasn't really that much, but I'm wondering if it's because I'm *technically* temping an hour earlier than usual. I could temp an hour later, which would translate to my usual temping time, but DH gets up an hour before I do so it wouldn't be on 3 hours of uninterrupted sleep...
Thoughts? Chartstalk? I think I O'ed on CD19:
Exactly. Thank you! That's pretty much how I felt. Like, it seemed pretty selfish to compare her hard time to mine. Just goes to show how easy it is for even those with the best intentions to catch a serious case of foot in mouth on this topic.
I want to know more about your trip! Where all did you go? How did you plan for it, agency or plan on your own? How long were you gone? Favorite meal? I have a world-traveling friend and I love to live vicariously through her adventures!
catiecatp
I think it's fascinating that you get to do the research, but I am also sorry that you have to go through so much red tape to prove citizenship. Good luck as it keeps moving forward! Fingers crossed for a speedy TWW!
shae86
I bet having passes to Disney is awesome! I have known several people to wear braces again as an adult, both clear and traditional. I know it seems like a drag, but I promise they're not as noticeable to others as they are to you.
lilyaster
I am sorry for your losses. It sounds like the clinic you called has some pretty dense peeps answering the phones. The added insult of an uninformed, uncaring staff could so easily be avoided! Basic customer service, or the lack thereof makes me so angry!
megsbrock
Have a blast in Florida. Vacations are good for you. I live on the coast of Georgia and can attest to the fact that Spring is here! It has been perfection that past week or two, aside from the pollen and the gnats!
CClark2014
I am sorry for your loss. It can knock the wind out of you sometimes. Don't be surprised if it comes in waves. And on another note, I am glad you can enjoy the perks of improved skin, hair, and nails! Not shallow at all! We all should be looking for the silver linings...
stephann85
Yeah, screw those people (the PG whiners). I have to just walk away. I'm also with you on Spring has sprung. It has definitely affected my mood in a good way!
Aera11
I am sorry you're being haunted by the "what should have been" monster. He's a real jerk. Fingers crossed that your RE appointment will help you focus on what the future holds.
Af2013nl
Happy to hear you are still in the game! Fingers crossed for a quick TWW!
beff12
How many DPO are you? My fingers and toes are still crossed for you.
Me: 40, DH: 35 / Married: 2009; TTC #1: 2013
2013 - 2015: 5 pregnancies —> 5 miscarriages
TTCAL with RE (RPL specialist): February 2016
2016: 3 medicated TI cycles —> 3 medicated IUI cycles: All BFN
Donor Egg IVF Transfer: May 1, 2017
May 11, 2017: BFP!! Beta #1: 449.1, Beta #2: 844, Beta #3: 1714
EDD: 1/17/18, it's a GIRL!
E. L. A. born 12/7/2017
DD born 7.27.2014
BFP 09.2015 - m/c 10.21.2015
@Boots&co (I know you changed your name but I can't remember what you changed it to - if I find it again I'll edit this post) – a spontaneous vacation with DH sounds like just what the doctor ordered J
@AL_TwinCities – OMG my sleep has been crappy lately too (and by lately I mean the past 2.5 months)
@roper2617 – we’re cycle buddies – fingers crossed that we get our BFPs together this month. It would be fun to move over to the PGAL with some familiar faces. Your timing looks great.
@bornready – I’m surprised by the regulation process – but I guess at some level it makes sense – even though physically I was in the early stages of my pregnancy, I was still pregnant… I just expected to regulate faster because I regulated just fine after long term BC. Sigh
@moofish2364 – I absolutely agree with your rant – I know we don’t know the situational factors but still.
@spartanrd4 – I’m sorry for your loss – my DH is very positive too – though I think it took awhile for it to really hit him that we were having a MC. He told me afterwards that he really thought we’d win the lottery (I had a subchorionic haemorrhage diagnosed a few days before my MC – in all likelihood it was the start of the MC but at that point we didn’t know – then when I started bleeding I knew in my gut but he didn’t see all the blood so he kept hoping)
@crazypt2285 – hugs and love for your loss – good for you on starting an exercise program and holding yourself accountable.
@klauerinaking – that is a great score! Glad you’ve got something you’re enjoying J
@renneeannemm – I miss my Nonna too, and my mom actually – mom is over in Italy taking care of my Nonna after a bad fall (broke her nose and split her lip). But yea trip to Montreal – I was there for a conference once and it was a lovely city.
@penelope4612 – I think we may be cycle buddies too! I keep wondering what are the chances of so many ovulations on one day, but I suppose with the number of people on the board it is likely fairly high. Good luck being caffeine free – and great idea weaning off it first. Looking at your chart – mine has been wonky all month because of weird temping times – I think yours should give you crosshairs with that shift between the 19 and 20 – FX tomorrow is a nice high shift. I didn’t change my temping time with the DST because I figured it was like traveling
@dpjennifer – hugs on AF
@becbec28 – your oldest sister and SIL sound so caring
@fivetimesnoluck – I’d get irritated over what your mom said – I agree, she meant no harm but still…
@snobunnieMel – I haven’t had anyone offer to be a surrogate but I’d lose my sH!* on them if they did. I can’t even imagine why that would sound like the right thing to say, especially so soon after your loss and so early into the overall TTC process – but even those factors aside, wow!
@beff12 – hugs and love
@shae86 – Would you need to have the braces on for long?
@lilyaster – hugs – those sound like a lot of hard conversations to have
@megsbrock – work sounds frustrating – but yea for vacations?
@cclark2014 – milestones are hard – and you don’t sound shallow at all
@stephann85 – I agree 100% with daylight savings time – and bird chirping – I also love seeing chickadees outside my window regardless of the time of year – they look so cute and fluffy
@aera11 – hugs, love and strength sent your way in anticipation of upcoming dates
@zrain – I’m sure your pets will be so happy to see you too
@af2013nl – yea on getting one day in your FW
Regarding citizenship – it is a lot of hoops but I know it will be worth it. But thank goodness my mom has a ridiculously awesome filing system – seriously – my brother is able to go over to her house (5 minute walk) while she is away and find things in her system as easily as she could (“under the d for “documents – Canadian” or “documents – US”…). My mom’s system has made it 100x easier – I only had to order one document plus the proof of residency stuff – she had citizenship papers, passports, birth certificates – everything else I could need
Me: 33 & DH: 33
Married: 07/2006
TTC: 10/2015
BFP #1: 11/2015, MC 12/2015 (7 weeks)
BFP #2: 06/2016, EDD 2/15/2017
3. I'm trying to be cautiously optimistic about this cycle. It's my first Clomid cycle to help with egg quality since the doctors seem to think that it may be contributing to my losses. FX it does what it's supposed to and we have good luck this cycle. We're going for a perfect FW of HIO ED so hopefully it maximizes our chances.
4. GTKY: what is your favorite day of the week and why? Saturday. No work and if there's stuff that I need to do over the weekend, I can push it off to Sunday if I'm not feeling up to it.
Also I hope I got everyone, sorry if I missed you.
@Boots&Co Hopefulle AF stays at bay. Sorry for the cramping and I’m glad you got to get away for a few days.
AL_TwinCities Sorry for AF.
roper2617 Try not to worry too much. I think you’re timing still looks awesome.
BornReady I’m glad re-regulating is going the way you want it to.
MooFish2364 I understand the frustration in seeing people that seem to have babies so easily. Give yourself time to grieve. How you feel is completely normal. I still feel that way and I’ve had some time to recoup.
Spartanrd4 My DH was the same way and I was so angry with him for it. They don’t understand how it feels since they aren’t physically carrying the baby. It’s often said that women become mothers when they become pregnant and men don’t become dads until they see their child. It’s a different mourning for them and I hope he is supportive for you in all the ways you need.
crazypt2285 Hope your AF makes an appearance soon.
klauerinaking Sounds like you’re way better at bowling than I will ever be. Enjoy it!
reneeannemm I’m sorry that this cycle is seeming stressful. FX for you.
penelope4612 Sorry your temps are being weird. Hopefully they continue to rise.
dpjennifer Sorry for the stressful cycle and AF. I understand the frustration of TTCAL, after being benched for inconclusive blood work and then jumping back in last cycle, I was so excited. Now I’m just feeling very whatever about it, like I’ve already given up. Take care of yourself. I hope this next cycle treats you better.
becbec28 I’m glad your family was so supportive. My family lives 9 hours from me so they didn’t know right away. My mother was pretty upset I didn’t tell her right away but eventually came around and was supportive about the situation.
fivetimesnoluck I do the exact same day with EDD and when I can announce. We’re all a little BSC and that’s okay.
SnobunnieMel I’m sorry that your office isn’t monitoring everything for you but it’s good that your body is re-regulating. But your SILs sound like absolute witches. I have a 30+ year old SIL who got KU and didn’t even want to have another baby so I know how frustrating it is to see/hear how lucky they are while people like us struggle.
beff12 FX for those FRERs
catiecatp I hope all of your paperwork goes smoothly for your citizenship process.
shae86 Ick I hated braces but the Invisilines shouldn’t be too bad. Hopefully they can help. I was thinking about doing the same thing down the line.
lilyaster I’m sorry that so many reminders hit you all at one. Take care of yourself. *hugs*
megsbrock I’m glad you have a vacation to look forward to. Enjoy it!
CClark2014 I’m sorry that you feel like you’re in limbo. I know that’s an annoying but I’m glad to hear that you feel like you’re moving in the right direction.
stephann85 I completely agree on the complaining about symptoms and know how it feels to have someone just ahead of you. My SIL is 2 months ahead of when I would have been due. It hurts every time I have to see her or hear the family talk about her pregnancy.
Aera11 FX your appointment with the RE goes well.
zrain Sorry for the BFNs. But I totally had pie yesterday but I was lazy so I bought mine. I almost missed that it was yesterday too.
Af2013nl I’m glad you still have a chance for this month.
Previously nweg...7878
3. Rants/raves: Rant: See above; KU coworker has been "bragging" all day. She is 20 weeks and has a bump finally. It is really hitting me hard since I would have been 3 weeks behind her. Rave: I think I've talked DH into a mini vacation
4. GTKY: what is your favorite day of the week and why? Saturday just because it's the weekend.
~Formerly @dogmomwantinghuman ~
TTC #1 since January 2015
BFP #1: 11/30/15| MC 12/16/15BFP # 2: 6/2/16 | EDD 2/16/17
Married 9/27/14
TTC #1 since 8/15/15
BFP: 1/2/16, EDD 9/13/16 - MMC 2/10/16
BFP: 3/17, EDD 11/23/16
November 2016 April Siggy Challenge - April Showers
3. Rants/raves: Yesterday I decided to test because I accidentally caused an IC flare somehow and I wanted to take some of my "as needed" medication. Normally I would just skip taking it during the TWW but I'm having trouble sleeping at night because I keep feeling like I'm going to pee my pants if I don't get up to go to the bathroom. So anyhow, my meds aren't pregnancy safe so I tested even though my timing was -4 and I'm pretty sure I'm out this cycle. BFN, of course so I went ahead and took my meds. I saw the test in the bathroom later and there was an evap line on it. Queue the "I've been waiting for a second line for what feels like FOREVER. I finally get a second line and it's just an evap!
4. GTKY: what is your favorite day of the week and why? I like Saturday. When DH is traveling for work a lot of the time he'll have to leave Sunday night. And sometimes he isn't home till really late (midnight or so) on Friday. So some weeks the only day we really get together is Saturday.
TTC#1: January 2015- September 2016
Infertility, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Rainbow baby born June 6, 2017 ❤️
Baby #2 due June 12, 2018
TTC#1: January 2015- September 2016
Infertility, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Rainbow baby born June 6, 2017 ❤️
Baby #2 due June 12, 2018
DD born 7.27.2014
BFP 09.2015 - m/c 10.21.2015
Me: 26 DH: 28
TTC #1 since 06/2014
BFP #1 09/23/15. MMC discovered 11/24/2015
BFP #2 08/24/16 EDD 05/08/17
@NamelessAria Sorry for your BFNs
@dogmomwantinghuman if that doesn't call for a vacation I don't know what does!
@nwegman7878 thanks! FX for this being the first and only clomid cycle
@catiecatp I agree, it would be so nice to move to pgal with familiar faces. FX! Also, your mom sounds like an organizing queen!
@Af2013nl I'm glad your timing worked out!
@zrain oh man your travel day must have been brutal! I bet your dog and kitty and bed were all so happy to see you when you returned home
Me: 26 DH: 28
TTC #1 since 06/2014
BFP #1 09/23/15. MMC discovered 11/24/2015
BFP #2 08/24/16 EDD 05/08/17
Me: 26 DH: 28
TTC #1 since 06/2014
BFP #1 09/23/15. MMC discovered 11/24/2015
BFP #2 08/24/16 EDD 05/08/17
Yeah mine is usually about 13-14 days. Sometimes I love it and sometimes I hate it! It's a lot of waiting!
DD born 7.27.2014
BFP 09.2015 - m/c 10.21.2015
2. CD 9.
3. None right this sec.
4. Sunday. The only day DH and I are both off work. We are mostly like 2 ships passing.
DD1 born 5/24/10.
Missed M/C at 14 wks Feb 2012.
DD2 born 5/14/13.
Missed M/C at 9 wks July 2015.
2. Status (WTO, TWW, Benched, etc.) WTO
3. Rants/raves: I have a book hangover. I love reading and stayed up way too late reading last night. And probably will tonight as well...
4. GTKY: what is your favorite day of the week and why? Saturday! I get to sleep in and don't spend the day dwelling on what Monday will bring.
@roper2617 Definitely try to make it there. It’s so much fun and so unbelievably beautiful! (just don’t live there that’s no fun at all). I have a lot to do today, but so looking forward to seeing some of our favourite people in the world.
@fivetimesnoluck Everything is feeling OK, so far. I’ve kept really, really busy. Thank you. *hugs right back*
@megsbrock And how is CD16? I didn’t O on my “usual” date but all signs are pointing to today or tomorrow.
@zrain Ahh, you must be still tired from all that travelling. Hope it was wonderful. It looks like it’ll be awkward, silent, messy-in-someone-else’s house BDing.
@catiecatp Aww, that’s so far away. Have you been to visit any time recently? I call my grandma almost every day and bug here, but haven’t been to visit since the month before my wedding in 2013. We have a credit with Air Canada, I think we’re going this summer, though. Montreal is a lovely city; Winnipeg you really have to know to love(hate).
@nwegman7878 Everything’s going to be OK.
@beff12 FX!!! There's still time!
TTC 09/15
*TW Loss mentioned*
BFP 12/15/15 EDD: 08/26/16
MMC discovered 1/25/16 at 9 +3
TTCAL 3/2016
Acupuncture 11/16
Dx December 2016: unexplained
January 2017: 50 mg Clomid + TI =
BFP #2 01/30/17 Please be a sticky baby!
EDD: 10/15/17 Measuring ahead! 10/12/17
Ambrose born on his due date!
@renneeannemm – I don’t get over there a lot – but we’re aiming for every other year starting last year. I used to go every year as a kid but it had been about 10 years since I went – but then last August I went for 10 days. I wish I lived closer so I could have more frequent but short visits. So.Much.Family… love them all to bits – most of my family is over there – everyone from my sister to my Nonna to all my cousins aunts and uncles – my dad’s family is in the US but I don’t know how to contact them – in Canada it is just my 2 brothers with their families and my mom. I don’t call my Nonna often – she’s quite hard of hearing and hates her hearing aids with the passion of a thousand suns… My mom is over there right now for a visit that was extended because Nonna fell and broke her nose and split her lip – then she fell again yesterday and broke her hip. If mom hadn’t been there she would have been in pain and alone for 10+ hours – she lives alone – one son calls every morning and if she doesn’t answer he goes over but I think the fall was after that call would normally have occurred.
Edit - she'll need surgery but they're waiting to hear from the anesthesiologist because she takes blood thinners so she has to wait a bit, just not sure how long. "luckily" she forgot the day before the accident and hadn't taken them yet when the accident occurred.
Me: 33 & DH: 33
Married: 07/2006
TTC: 10/2015
BFP #1: 11/2015, MC 12/2015 (7 weeks)
BFP #2: 06/2016, EDD 2/15/2017
@catiecatp I'm so sorry that your Nonna is having so many health issues right now! It is so hard not to worry about them and figure out what's best in taking care of them/upholding their independence and quality of life. I am hosting my family tomorrow for my grandmother's 88th birthday, so your post hit home here tonight. Big hugs!
TTC #1 started Aug 2014
BFP Apr 3 2015
natural M/C April 20 2015 @ 6w6d
BFP Nov 18 2015
natural M/C Nov 23 2015 @ 5w4d.
@NamelessAria yeah, that's my team! We had a blast.
@zrain I saw your good news on your other thread. So very happy for you!
Me: 29, DH: 34
@roper2617 Totally get the whole working M-F thing. I am also not a fan of Sunday because I know I have to go back to work the next day. As for the TWW, I got to my TWW a little earlier than I had anticipated and even at 3 DPO I am wondering if my increased need to pee all day is a symptom. Which I know is crazy but you know what, I am starting to think that is my new norm. LOL
@MooFish2364 After my loss it was really hard to go on Facebook because I felt like everyone was pregnant besides me. And I knew that a few of them had just started trying so it was really difficult to respond with a "Congratulations!" I'm hoping that the farther out that I get from my MC, the easier it will get to see those posts.
@Spartanrd4 I am so sorry for your loss. I too just had a loss of my first pregnancy, D&C Feb. 5th. And it does seem like men move on quicker than we do. I'm pretty sure my DH had no idea what to do for me when I would cry uncontrollably. He just wanted me to be happy and I know it was hard for him to see me going through something and not be able to "fix it". As for the baby shower, the dinner before hand is a great idea.
@klauerinaking That is awesome about the bowling score. I get excited if I get to 100.
@penelope4612 You are very brave to start caffeine free on a Monday!! How did the rest of the week go?
@becbec28 That was so sweet what your sisters did for you and your baby.
@SnobunnieMel I can't believe that your SILs, or well anyone for that matter, would think it was appropriate to offer to be a surrogate. People that have not gone through a MC really truly do not understand what it is like. Some people should really think before they speak.
@catiecatp Sounds like you had good timing this time around. FX for you!
@shae86 That is sooo awesome that you have season passes. I would love to just be able to go once. DH doesn't want to go until we have a child to take with us. He must think that Disney is for kids.
@Aera11 It is a hard thing to get the due date out of your head. I work with pregnant moms as part of my job and every time I get a new referral lately I am checking to see how close they are to my would have been EDD. I'm hoping that as time goes on this will get better. And I hope it gets better for you too.
@zrain I saw your news on another post. That is so AWESOME!!
@Af2013nl FX for you!
@nwegman7878 Saturday really is the best day. FX that the Clomid does its thing.
@dogmomwantinghuman I totally get the bragging co worker. It seems like if she isn't "bragging", she is complaining about pregnancy symptoms.
Edited to say a big congrats to @LaurenDarling. So happy for you!
Me 31, DH 30
BFP #2: 5/25/16, MC 6/23/16 (8 weeks), D&C 6/24/16, 2nd D&C for retained tissue and fibroid removal 9/1/16
BFP #3: 12/24/16 EDD 09/04/2017
@dogmomwantinghuman That sucks when people are braggadocios about their fertility. I hope she learns to be a bit more polite.
2. TWW. FF has changed my cross hairs for the third time. However I will say this current O day makes the most sense. So I'm going to go with the current FF prediction of 8 DPO.
3. It's been a crazy stressful month. To top it all off, some stupid neighbor kid broke into our house and let the dogs out while I was away Thursday. We have big dogs of course to serve as my protection while DH is on shift. Well our bulldog ended up biting the little brat who broke in. So now my baby is at animal control waiting to die come Monday because he was a good guard dog and bit an intruder. Apparently, thieves caught breaking and entering can press charges if they are bitten by the household guard dogs while committing their crime. I am so furious! I have been in tears all weekend. Poor DH is not handling it well at all either.
4. My favorite day of the week is any day that DH and I can be home together. Our schedules aren't very well aligned. On average we have 3 hours together a day before one of us has to work or before bed. Every three weeks, we do get a weekend off together. Those are my most favorite days!
Me: 33 & DH: 33
Married: 07/2006
TTC: 10/2015
BFP #1: 11/2015, MC 12/2015 (7 weeks)
BFP #2: 06/2016, EDD 2/15/2017
The cop who had to file the report was very nice. He apologized for having to file anything and said he thought it was stupid also, but it was still the kid's right by law. The cop said he put a special note in the file that our bulldog was very well behaved and calm and even obeyed his commands when he had to take him away. I'm certainly praying for a better outcome, but preparing for the worst just in case.
Our Journey:
DS born 05/14
Losses 06/15, 09/15, 02/16
May I ask how old was the little brat who broke in?
TTC #1 started Aug 2014
BFP Apr 3 2015
natural M/C April 20 2015 @ 6w6d
BFP Nov 18 2015
natural M/C Nov 23 2015 @ 5w4d.
Also what are we teaching our children by saying it's okay to charge someone when we're in the wrong.
Me: 26 DH: 28
TTC #1 since 06/2014
BFP #1 09/23/15. MMC discovered 11/24/2015
BFP #2 08/24/16 EDD 05/08/17
Me: 40, DH: 35 / Married: 2009; TTC #1: 2013
2013 - 2015: 5 pregnancies —> 5 miscarriages
TTCAL with RE (RPL specialist): February 2016
2016: 3 medicated TI cycles —> 3 medicated IUI cycles: All BFN
Donor Egg IVF Transfer: May 1, 2017
May 11, 2017: BFP!! Beta #1: 449.1, Beta #2: 844, Beta #3: 1714
EDD: 1/17/18, it's a GIRL!
E. L. A. born 12/7/2017
Can you press charges against the kid?
MC #1: D&C Oct 23, 2015 (7.5 weeks)
MC #2: July 1, 2016 (5.5 weeks)
MC #3: October 17, 2016 (CP)
RE #1: RPL testing November 2016-January 2017
MC #4: Feb. 28, 2017 (CP)
RE #2: Additional RPL testing March-November 2017
MC #5: January 2019 (6.5 weeks)
RE #3: More testing 2023.
Egg Retrieval Sept/Oct 2023, 2 good embryos after PGT-A testing.
Surgery for endometriosis January 2024
Lupron Depo March 2024. Benched 3 months.
FET #1: June 3, 2024 (failed)
Lupron Depo June 2024. Benched 3 months again before next FET.
FET #2: September 2024 (failed)
FET #3: December 2024 (failed)
#BitterHagPartyOf1
I cannot believe your precious dog might lose his life over this. Hoping so hard that you get a miracle, and that it doesn't come to that.
Me: 29, DH: 34