@lilylover27 happy anniversary to a fellow June bride!
@dubcompanion haha me too! I had the flu the last time I got KU. It's counterintuitive but I'll take it. I'll be on vacation but I'll log on to give everyone an update!
@Aera11Yep we got him last week. His name was Ernie, but we changed it to Barney after we spent more time with him.
@dubcompanion Glad you have a plan for your EDD. We haven't really figured out what to do for ours yet. I'm taking the day off. Maybe we will go to a cubs game if they are in town. My next EDD for my 13 week pregnancy is a day of an important work meeting that I can't miss. Hopefully I will be super knocked up by then and feeling great about the pregnancy.
1. A little new-I have been lurking. I have a MMC on 5/25 and D&C 5/27. I have to say, I am a little intimidated about how wonderful you all are about responding to one another--it's hard to try and catch up at 5:30! I feel a little like an a-hole for just posting my check in, but I'm gonna keep lurking and jump in as I catch up.
2. Benched for a cycle.
3. Rant/Rave: I don't have much. I just want this cycle to be over so we can move on and TTC again, but I don't have regular periods so it could be 38-50 days. Awesome.
Also, I really go back and forth between whether our MC was a sign (which is stupid, I don't even realy believe in "signs") we should just adopt. I've always felt really conflicted about having a child vs adopting (our plan was to possibly have one of each), but I feel so intimidated by the adoption process, and don't know if I really want to stop TTC yet. I'm also probably not at my most rational right now...
4. I just want to play outside--run, hike, kayak, and swim. Of course, it feels like it is taking forever to warm up right now, but it's at least been good for running. Also, beer. Right after my mc doing anything I couldn't do while I was KU felt like a celebration of not being KU. Slowly getting over that and looking forward to combining some hikes with brewery visits.
Welcome @Amdogger82 As always, wish you didn't have to be here, but there couldn't be a better place to be after such unfortunate circumstances Sorry for your loss and don't worry about responding to everyone individually; just jump in when/where you can
@Amdogger82 Welcome and so sorry for your loss. No worries about catching up quickly - these are weekly updates for a reason, so you have all week to either respond or jump in when you can. We're happy to have you here but sad that you need to be. (We're women of constant conflicting emotions and part of the reason why we bond so well, lol!)
I'm glad that you're getting comfortable again doing the things you enjoyed prior to being pregnant. I totally understand too that it feels like you're "celebrating" not being KU, but of course this isn't so. It's merely acceptance that life must move on. It's also healthy to get out there and run, kayak, swim, and enjoy things in general - even the breweries.
@Amdogger82 no pressure on the replies. I've never felt like there was a standard of participation. I had my miscarriage in early March, dropped off the radar while I was benched and these awesome ladies welcomed me back with open arms.
Welcome @Amdogger82 this board is awesome about letting people come and go as needed. Sometimes I need a break but everyone welcomes me back!
@Aera11 I used to wonder about my dog because he has to pee on everything. But now I get it- I see a certain type of stick and I can't stop myself from peeing on it!
**Edited because the mobile app cut off half of my response to @Aera11
@Amdogger82 very sorry for your loss. As all the other ladies said this is a great space. I too fall out of touch for days or a week at a time but never once has the ladies here made me feel unwelcome in coming back. I have to say between BMB and the TTGP board these are the sweetest ladies yet! I am very sorry you find yourself here but I hope we all help you feel welcomed and less alone.
I definitely understand about the not wanting to celebrate not being KU. The first time we went out to dinner after the MC I didn't order a drink out of reflex until DH said I should that it was ok. It is in no celebrating not being KU but more getting back to how it was before.
All that being said welcome and I hope your stay here is short!
Married: June 2011 TTC #1: September 2015-January 2016 BFP #1: 1/25/16 - MMC Diagnosed 3/22/16 TTCAL: June 2016 BFP #2: 8/26/16 - EDD 5/9/17 Jackson born 5/6/17 at 8:36 PM - 9lbs 5oz & 21in
@BornReady Definitely stay here, please! I'm rooting so much for you. I'm also, admittedly selfishly, very interested in the IVF with PGD process. I pray I never need to use it, but would be so grateful to know someone who has gone through it just in case.
@MooFish2364 I hope DH's trip can be pushed back so you don't miss the FW! That's so frustrating.
@iceandsnowflakes29 I know what you mean about being terrified of a BFP. As much as I hated seeing this last BFN, there was a small part of me that was relieved, and I feel terrible admitting it. It's hard when I've been disappointed twice before. DH and I have both admitted that it will be hard to be excited (or even happy?) for a long time when we conceive again.
@Spartanrd4 Best wishes for well-timed relations! My anniversary is in August, as well.
@reneeannemm I'm really sorry about you and DH being blindsided. It's not cool. I myself am estranged from my father (for maybe 6 years now) and I don't know how I would handle seeing him without my consent right now. Hugs to you. I'm glad you are home safe, and fx anyhow for a surprise BFP! Also, BBQ is my favorite thing about summer, hands down. We grill year-round as long as the grill isn't buried in snow!
@roxgibbons Fx you don't have too much of a holdup for the injectables.
@dpjennifer Sorry about the wonky temps. I totally feel you on getting frustrated on having to move around too much while taking the temp. My problem usually lies in finding the thermometer to begin with for some reason. Thanks for the extra well wishes about the EDD. It's July 16th and I'm dreading it ever so much.
@roper2617 I hope your appointment goes well and please advocate for yourself! Your age should not be a barrier. Yes, you are "young" per TTC standards, but that doesn't mean you don't deserve aggressive care. Let us know how it goes! Also, I had no idea you were so far up north! Sorry you have such a drive for things.
@rainbowturtles I hope your move goes smoothly. We did our house renos (though not anything too crazy) while I was first pregnant. I'm happy you're able to get it done during your benched time, and I hope you get KU right away when you burn the bench!!
@allysondunn2 I so hope we all get good and KU this summer!
@shae86 Another August bride! Your trip sounds awesome!
@dubcompanion I agree that WTO generally goes faster, especially the first part. Then it's just a whirlwind of HIO! And it is amazing the range of emotions you feel when holding a baby. Actually, I feel my heartstrings being pulled by children of all ages lately. I tell DH all the time "my ovaries are aching," and the last time I said that he asked if I was ovulating! No hun, figurative O pains. I'm on my period.
@Aera11 I'm so incredibly sorry you had to deal with that insensitive comment. Who does that?! That's even worse than someone asking if you're pregnant, because she went the extra mile to assume! Ugh! On a positive note, cheeseburger festival sounds amazing!
@chloe97 It was a good night last night for Pens fans for sure! Glad the puppy training is going well so far for you. Interestingly enough, DH was showing me a map (not sure what website he got it from) which showed that the states with the strictest gun control laws have the least gun-related deaths (or injuries, I'm not entirely sure). It was very interesting to say the least. It's frustrating and so sad to see these tragedies keep happening. Thank you for the work you do!
I know @Wishilivedinflorida, it irritates me the more I think about it -- I knew y'all would understand! I really tried to not let it bother me then because that is not how I wanted to remember my grandmas funeral...but looking back, I do wish I or DH would have said something to her. And yes, the Cheeseburger Festival is super fun! They refer to it as 'Key North' where our lake house is, so it's an homage to Jimmy Buffet.
@chloe97 I know of a fee nice areas in MI but they are the usual spots. My family never really traveled much since I grew up on a lake. So it's only been since I've been an adult that I have traveled around to more places. The Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes are really cool, Traverse City is a nice tourist destination with tons of wineries, and the UP is just tons of beautiful wilderness with tons of waterfalls. DH used to camp his whole childhood so he's going to show me around some of the less popular but still amazing areas.
Good Morning! @Amdogger82..you are not alone about not feeling timely, I'm usually a little late to the check in party! And of course I feel like I have to read all 50+ entries before I can write anything, lol.
On a different note, @Aera11 that waitress comment for me kinda fires up first thing in the morning! So rude and ppl seriously have no idea it's offensive. I'm sorry you had to go through that.
2) I'm WTO, CD 10, and temping for the first time. I plan to do it the entire cycle to hopefully catch a late O. My OB just had me doing OPKs from CD13-19 and then a progesterone draw at CD23-25 and was telling me I wasn't ovulating. But I downloaded FF and looked at late O charts and plenty of ppl O well after CD25. So now I'm thinking maybe my OB had me super stressed out about being anovulatory and maybe I was just Oing late!
3) Rant - I had lost 4.5 lbs since June 1st, had a cheat day at my friends bachelorette party (only had maybe 5 drinks) and put 3.5 of those lbs back on! Grrrrrr! Rave - DH and I just found the local farmers market by our new house! And we BD'd 3x in the last 5 days, I feel like I'm getting my groove back!
4) June and July are jam packed with fun activities for us...a horseshoe tournament (redneck), our third anniversary, my birthday, a wedding, and a golf tourney! Should be a fun cpl months and then August is pretty open so maybe we can squeeze in a cpl more fun things before fall gets here!
DH - 34, Me - 32 Married 7/13 TTC #1 since 10/13 BFP 2/4/15, MC twin boys at 18w3d 5/15 IUI #1 2/25/16
@chloe97 some other good places to check out in Michigan is Mackinac Island, Tahquamenon Falls, Pictured Rocks. We just went to some awesome wineries in Traverse City over memorial Day.
@dubcompanion I love my garden! I’m hoping to take a few pictures this
weekend to put online, but we’ll see how it goes! Also, I hope you can make some good plans for
your EDD so you can relax some. My parents came to visit because my birthday
was the same day, and they stayed a long weekend with me. It was pretty great because we ended up doing
a ton of outside yard things since it had finally stopped raining and I was too
busy getting things done to even think about it that much.
@chloe97 I’m so happy you guys are loving your new
puppy! The accidents and crying should
get better with time, ours did! Sorry
about your upcoming EDD. It sucks that any
of us have to be here and go through this, and not being KU by the time your
EDD rolls around is crushing. I never
thought it’d take so long to PG again after my MC and live in fear of having a
second PG end in MC as well. My thoughts
are with you and hope you can take some time for yourself, enjoy your puppy,
and make it past your EDD with as little stress as possible!
@aera11 The lake house sounds so nice and relaxing! Plus a
cheeseburger festival just sounds awesome!
@JDMRS Hope your cough goes away soon. And I love my chickens so far! I love that your mom is a crazy chicken
lady. Crazy chicken ladies of the world
unite!
@lilylover27 my puppy is a rough collie. He’s about 15 weeks now and getting so
big! Yay for strawberries! Mine are taking over like crazy right now.
@Amdogger82 Welcome to our group! Don’t feel intimidated. Sometimes we respond to everyone, sometimes
just to a few, and other times we disappear off the radar for a few days or a week. Do what you can and join in where you feel up
to it!
@WishILivedInFlorida Congrats to the Pens! I’m not into sports much, but hail from
outside of Pittsburgh originally so yay!
And EDD looming is rough! As I
said above to pp, the date itself ended up not being so bad for me since I was
so busy. What I found the worst was the
BFN the last cycle before the EDD, knowing that I wouldn’t be KU again before
the date. That was absolutely
crushing. So, good luck in staying
relaxed and making it through!
@SoonToBeMommaHowe
Sorry about the weight loss! It
always sucks when that happens. It feels
like we try so hard to lose it and then it comes back so easily!
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.
@SoonToBeMommaHowe I'm definitely a late O-er. I have irregular cycles in general. I knew this from temping, and when I saw an GYN in my new town for the first time she told me to ONLY have sex CD 12-14 and not the rest of my cycle in order to conserve sperm. If we did this we would always miss the egg completely. I know that there are varying thoughts throughout the medical community, but you would think those who have a career in reproduction would give better advice! Hoping you do catch a late O!
@Amdogger82 whaaaat?! That is brutal coming from a GYN! I really think some ladies here know more about this process than a lot of doctors lol (and I'm loving learning more and more!). I have a couple rare-ish chronic illnesses so I'm no stranger to getting false/conflicting info or blank stares from doctors but, come on, you'd think a GYN would at least know not everyone O's at CD14!!
@SoonToBeMommaHowe sorry about the weight loss/weight gain, but some of it is likely water retention. It's so frustrating, tho. I try not to weigh myself but I'm bad about it. I know how hard you're working so don't be too hard on yourself How long are your cycles btw? I have no doubts that temping will give you way more info and at the very least you have more to show your OB (or shove in her face lol "seeee! I DO ovulate!" lol) FX for you
@Amdogger82 I O cd18, (precision like a freaking Swiss watch over here) so I feel your frustration with you GYN. I have had a few over my life, and some of them make me question their intelligence and training. Good luck! Are their any other doctors you can see in your town?
Agreed with all on the idea that our OBGYNs might not always know everything. I was talking to one once and mentioned temping. He was like, "Well that doesn't tell you anything, the only way to confirm ovulation is a blood test". Well....maybe in terms of positively, no doubt data, but I see clear ovulation/temp shift that correlates with ovulatory symptoms dude.
@BornReady I've never admitted temping to my OB. It was actually my acupuncturist who made me start temping and I'm not even sure she was looking at Ovulation. She was focusing on the patterns of my temps. My first cycle temping ever she told me that I had to much "chaos" in my body.
Hmmm such weird info from OBGYNs. After my first loss one of the OBs I saw for follow up told me just to "have sex on day 10,12,14, and 16 and call if I'm not pregnant in a few months." Gee, thanks. I'm pretty sure I have the getting pregnant part down, doc. I wasn't even asking for advice on that part either.
Only BD on CD 12-14?!? @Amdogger82 your OB sounds like a moron (no offense if you really like her). But how the heck can she actually think everyone has a textbook 28 day cycle and not to mention what DHs reaction might be to telling him he only has three BDing days a cycle!
@rainbowturtles I've put away the scale after that and just focusing on being active and getting to the gym at least 4-5 days a week. I think I'll just weigh myself once a month for progress. My pre-miscarriage cycles were consistently 31-33 days but I have been totally screwed up since (44, 37, 33, 36, 40, 44, 34(meds), 36(meds), 50, 45). So I'm hoping they'll get progressively shorter and eventually get back to my "normal" cycle. Has anyone else never gotten back preMC cycle length?
DH - 34, Me - 32 Married 7/13 TTC #1 since 10/13 BFP 2/4/15, MC twin boys at 18w3d 5/15 IUI #1 2/25/16
@Amdogger82 I was just reading "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" last night, and the author states to NOT wait for days on end to BD (or to have the H hold off altogether on any sort of release). Otherwise, by the time he ejaculates after waiting for weeks, most of the sperm will be dead. In sum, what foolish advice an OB would give you. Like PP have said, I'd seriously question that OB's logic and I would see if you could go to a different doc.
ETA: I'm assuming since the OB's rationale is to "conserve sperm", I gather they wouldn't want the H to be doing anything solo either.
Oh, shoot! My source was way off. I WAS reading TCOYF last night, but I actually got the source about sperm from this article on Expecting Science (shoutout to @chloe97 for posting an article about alcohol & pregnancy on a different thread, which led me to reading many other articles on the website).
It also states in that article that sex daily may even increase motility in men with low sperm count/low motility (if that's even an issue with your H, @Amdogger82 ).
Sorry, just wanted to make sure I corrected myself.
I know, it's nuts! We were just starting to TTC, so there were no issues to even suspect (like sperm). That was the first and last time I saw her. The next time I went to the Dr. was for my BFP and I was not going to let her near me at that point (other than to maybe tell her we conceived on CD 25!!).
Update on my appointment: You guys it went so well! He didn't fluff me off because of my age and was very good at answering my questions. I've already had TSH testing which he told me came back normal. He is sending me for the glucose stress test because he suspects I may have diabetes or pre diabetes (I've had the glucose fasting but apparently it's different and people in my family have diabetes) and he's checking my prolactin levels. If those come back negative and good then I'm to start Clomid. If they come back positive then I'm to start metformin or whatever to fix the prolactin. If I don't get pregnant with Clomid in 6 months we do a laparoscopy. Anyways. You guys, I feel so great having a more solid plan and not being fluffed off.
@roper2617 I am glad it went well! A good doc with a plan is such a comfort!
I didn't know you have a prolactin thing going on too! I had a prolactinoma DX in 2012 (that sucker was 33mm)- spontaneous lactation when I was certainly not PG was disturbing.
I'm looking forward to a long weekend trip to NYC this August with DH. I've got a solid plan that includes a Broadway show, Mets game and plenty of sightseeing :-)
“Be present in all things and thankful for all things.” ~Maya Angelou
@JDMRS I just realized my wording was bad. To clarify, I would take metformin if I tested positive for diabetes, and whatever medication (really don't remember the name) if my prolactin levels are wonky. So it's not a for sure prolactin issue yet, but good to know there's someone here experiencing something similar if it is an issue.
2. Status (WTO, TWW, Benched, etc.): Just started taking Provera to get things moving and was prescribed Clomid once AF makes her wonderful appearance. So WTO (and I'm making one of my own acronyms) WFAF (waiting for AF)
3. Rants/raves: Rant: I've been trying to see a counselor for help dealing with emotional issues that have come from the MMC. The lady has cancelled my last 3 appointments, so I've really only seen her once for our intro appt. Also, I wish Provera worked more quickly that 10+days.
4. GTKY: What is something you are looking forward to this summer? I'm hoping for a BFP sometime this summer Other than that, my DH and I have 2 vacations coming up (one in Petoskey, MI off of the beautiful Lake Michigan and one in DC my first time!) I'm a history nut, so I'm excited for all of the museums and going to a Washington Nationals game. I Baseball
Me: 28 DH: 29 Married: 4-25-2014 TTC: March 2015 BFP: 2-18-16 Confirmed MMC: 3-31-16 D&C: 4-2-16 TTCAL: May 2016 IUI: 5/13/17-Femara and Trigger, POAS 5/27/17 BFP 5/27/17
Re: TTCAL Check-in: Week of June 13
@dubcompanion haha me too! I had the flu the last time I got KU. It's counterintuitive but I'll take it. I'll be on vacation but I'll log on to give everyone an update!
@chloe97 happy to hear the new pup is working out! What's his name?
@JDMRS there is going to be lots of POAS this weekend, FX!!!
@dubcompanion Glad you have a plan for your EDD. We haven't really figured out what to do for ours yet. I'm taking the day off. Maybe we will go to a cubs game if they are in town. My next EDD for my 13 week pregnancy is a day of an important work meeting that I can't miss. Hopefully I will be super knocked up by then and feeling great about the pregnancy.
2. Benched for a cycle.
3. Rant/Rave: I don't have much. I just want this cycle to be over so we can move on and TTC again, but I don't have regular periods so it could be 38-50 days. Awesome.
Also, I really go back and forth between whether our MC was a sign (which is stupid, I don't even realy believe in "signs") we should just adopt. I've always felt really conflicted about having a child vs adopting (our plan was to possibly have one of each), but I feel so intimidated by the adoption process, and don't know if I really want to stop TTC yet. I'm also probably not at my most rational right now...
4. I just want to play outside--run, hike, kayak, and swim. Of course, it feels like it is taking forever to warm up right now, but it's at least been good for running. Also, beer. Right after my mc doing anything I couldn't do while I was KU felt like a celebration of not being KU. Slowly getting over that and looking forward to combining some hikes with brewery visits.
I'm glad that you're getting comfortable again doing the things you enjoyed prior to being pregnant. I totally understand too that it feels like you're "celebrating" not being KU, but of course this isn't so. It's merely acceptance that life must move on. It's also healthy to get out there and run, kayak, swim, and enjoy things in general - even the breweries.
@Aera11 I used to wonder about my dog because he has to pee on everything. But now I get it- I see a certain type of stick and I can't stop myself from peeing on it!
**Edited because the mobile app cut off half of my response to @Aera11
I definitely understand about the not wanting to celebrate not being KU. The first time we went out to dinner after the MC I didn't order a drink out of reflex until DH said I should that it was ok. It is in no celebrating not being KU but more getting back to how it was before.
All that being said welcome and I hope your stay here is short!
TTC #1: September 2015-January 2016
BFP #1: 1/25/16 - MMC Diagnosed 3/22/16
TTCAL: June 2016
BFP #2: 8/26/16 - EDD 5/9/17
Jackson born 5/6/17 at 8:36 PM - 9lbs 5oz & 21in
@MooFish2364 I hope DH's trip can be pushed back so you don't miss the FW! That's so frustrating.
@iceandsnowflakes29 I know what you mean about being terrified of a BFP. As much as I hated seeing this last BFN, there was a small part of me that was relieved, and I feel terrible admitting it. It's hard when I've been disappointed twice before. DH and I have both admitted that it will be hard to be excited (or even happy?) for a long time when we conceive again.
@Spartanrd4 Best wishes for well-timed relations! My anniversary is in August, as well.
@reneeannemm I'm really sorry about you and DH being blindsided. It's not cool. I myself am estranged from my father (for maybe 6 years now) and I don't know how I would handle seeing him without my consent right now. Hugs to you. I'm glad you are home safe, and fx anyhow for a surprise BFP! Also, BBQ is my favorite thing about summer, hands down. We grill year-round as long as the grill isn't buried in snow!
@roxgibbons Fx you don't have too much of a holdup for the injectables.
@dpjennifer Sorry about the wonky temps. I totally feel you on getting frustrated on having to move around too much while taking the temp. My problem usually lies in finding the thermometer to begin with for some reason. Thanks for the extra well wishes about the EDD. It's July 16th and I'm dreading it ever so much.
@roper2617 I hope your appointment goes well and please advocate for yourself! Your age should not be a barrier. Yes, you are "young" per TTC standards, but that doesn't mean you don't deserve aggressive care. Let us know how it goes! Also, I had no idea you were so far up north! Sorry you have such a drive for things.
@rainbowturtles I hope your move goes smoothly. We did our house renos (though not anything too crazy) while I was first pregnant. I'm happy you're able to get it done during your benched time, and I hope you get KU right away when you burn the bench!!
@allysondunn2 I so hope we all get good and KU this summer!
@shae86 Another August bride! Your trip sounds awesome!
@dubcompanion I agree that WTO generally goes faster, especially the first part. Then it's just a whirlwind of HIO! And it is amazing the range of emotions you feel when holding a baby. Actually, I feel my heartstrings being pulled by children of all ages lately. I tell DH all the time "my ovaries are aching," and the last time I said that he asked if I was ovulating! No hun, figurative O pains. I'm on my period.
@Aera11 I'm so incredibly sorry you had to deal with that insensitive comment. Who does that?! That's even worse than someone asking if you're pregnant, because she went the extra mile to assume! Ugh! On a positive note, cheeseburger festival sounds amazing!
@chloe97 It was a good night last night for Pens fans for sure! Glad the puppy training is going well so far for you. Interestingly enough, DH was showing me a map (not sure what website he got it from) which showed that the states with the strictest gun control laws have the least gun-related deaths (or injuries, I'm not entirely sure). It was very interesting to say the least. It's frustrating and so sad to see these tragedies keep happening. Thank you for the work you do!
On a different note, @Aera11 that waitress comment for me kinda fires up first thing in the morning! So rude and ppl seriously have no idea it's offensive. I'm sorry you had to go through that.
2) I'm WTO, CD 10, and temping for the first time. I plan to do it the entire cycle to hopefully catch a late O. My OB just had me doing OPKs from CD13-19 and then a progesterone draw at CD23-25 and was telling me I wasn't ovulating. But I downloaded FF and looked at late O charts and plenty of ppl O well after CD25. So now I'm thinking maybe my OB had me super stressed out about being anovulatory and maybe I was just Oing late!
3) Rant - I had lost 4.5 lbs since June 1st, had a cheat day at my friends bachelorette party (only had maybe 5 drinks) and put 3.5 of those lbs back on! Grrrrrr!
Rave - DH and I just found the local farmers market by our new house! And we BD'd 3x in the last 5 days, I feel like I'm getting my groove back!
4) June and July are jam packed with fun activities for us...a horseshoe tournament (redneck), our third anniversary, my birthday, a wedding, and a golf tourney! Should be a fun cpl months and then August is pretty open so maybe we can squeeze in a cpl more fun things before fall gets here!
Married 7/13
TTC #1 since 10/13
BFP 2/4/15, MC twin boys at 18w3d 5/15
IUI #1 2/25/16
@dubcompanion I love my garden! I’m hoping to take a few pictures this weekend to put online, but we’ll see how it goes! Also, I hope you can make some good plans for your EDD so you can relax some. My parents came to visit because my birthday was the same day, and they stayed a long weekend with me. It was pretty great because we ended up doing a ton of outside yard things since it had finally stopped raining and I was too busy getting things done to even think about it that much.
@chloe97 I’m so happy you guys are loving your new puppy! The accidents and crying should get better with time, ours did! Sorry about your upcoming EDD. It sucks that any of us have to be here and go through this, and not being KU by the time your EDD rolls around is crushing. I never thought it’d take so long to PG again after my MC and live in fear of having a second PG end in MC as well. My thoughts are with you and hope you can take some time for yourself, enjoy your puppy, and make it past your EDD with as little stress as possible!
@aera11 The lake house sounds so nice and relaxing! Plus a cheeseburger festival just sounds awesome!
@JDMRS Hope your cough goes away soon. And I love my chickens so far! I love that your mom is a crazy chicken lady. Crazy chicken ladies of the world unite!
@lilylover27 my puppy is a rough collie. He’s about 15 weeks now and getting so big! Yay for strawberries! Mine are taking over like crazy right now.
@Amdogger82 Welcome to our group! Don’t feel intimidated. Sometimes we respond to everyone, sometimes just to a few, and other times we disappear off the radar for a few days or a week. Do what you can and join in where you feel up to it!
@WishILivedInFlorida Congrats to the Pens! I’m not into sports much, but hail from outside of Pittsburgh originally so yay! And EDD looming is rough! As I said above to pp, the date itself ended up not being so bad for me since I was so busy. What I found the worst was the BFN the last cycle before the EDD, knowing that I wouldn’t be KU again before the date. That was absolutely crushing. So, good luck in staying relaxed and making it through!
@SoonToBeMommaHowe Sorry about the weight loss! It always sucks when that happens. It feels like we try so hard to lose it and then it comes back so easily!
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
@SoonToBeMommaHowe I'm definitely a late O-er. I have irregular cycles in general. I knew this from temping, and when I saw an GYN in my new town for the first time she told me to ONLY have sex CD 12-14 and not the rest of my cycle in order to conserve sperm. If we did this we would always miss the egg completely. I know that there are varying thoughts throughout the medical community, but you would think those who have a career in reproduction would give better advice! Hoping you do catch a late O!
@SoonToBeMommaHowe sorry about the weight loss/weight gain, but some of it is likely water retention. It's so frustrating, tho. I try not to weigh myself but I'm bad about it. I know how hard you're working so don't be too hard on yourself
If only it were that simple. ::sigh::
ETA: Mobile bump is awful today!
@rainbowturtles I've put away the scale after that and just focusing on being active and getting to the gym at least 4-5 days a week. I think I'll just weigh myself once a month for progress. My pre-miscarriage cycles were consistently 31-33 days but I have been totally screwed up since (44, 37, 33, 36, 40, 44, 34(meds), 36(meds), 50, 45). So I'm hoping they'll get progressively shorter and eventually get back to my "normal" cycle. Has anyone else never gotten back preMC cycle length?
Married 7/13
TTC #1 since 10/13
BFP 2/4/15, MC twin boys at 18w3d 5/15
IUI #1 2/25/16
ETA: I'm assuming since the OB's rationale is to "conserve sperm", I gather they wouldn't want the H to be doing anything solo either.
It also states in that article that sex daily may even increase motility in men with low sperm count/low motility (if that's even an issue with your H, @Amdogger82 ).
Sorry, just wanted to make sure I corrected myself.
You guys it went so well! He didn't fluff me off because of my age and was very good at answering my questions. I've already had TSH testing which he told me came back normal. He is sending me for the glucose stress test because he suspects I may have diabetes or pre diabetes (I've had the glucose fasting but apparently it's different and people in my family have diabetes) and he's checking my prolactin levels. If those come back negative and good then I'm to start Clomid. If they come back positive then I'm to start metformin or whatever to fix the prolactin. If I don't get pregnant with Clomid in 6 months we do a laparoscopy. Anyways. You guys, I feel so great having a more solid plan and not being fluffed off.
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
Married 10/12
DS 11/14
Ectopic 2/16
PCOS/Ovulation Dysfunction 11/16
IUI x 3- BFN
Laparoscopy 3/17 Endo and tubal damage
IVF- 4/17- 40 eggs retrieved, 10 blasts, 7 pgs tested embryos
FET- 6/17- BFP!
Due Feb 15, 2017
I didn't know you have a prolactin thing going on too! I had a prolactinoma DX in 2012 (that sucker was 33mm)- spontaneous lactation when I was certainly not PG was disturbing.
No rants or raves this week!
I'm looking forward to a long weekend trip to NYC this August with DH. I've got a solid plan that includes a Broadway show, Mets game and plenty of sightseeing :-)
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Me: 40 DH: 39
Married 12.19.13
BFP #1 1/14, MC 2/14 (6wks)
BFP #2 1/15, MMC/D&C 3/15 (12wks)
BFP #3 6/15, MC 8/15 (9wks)
BFP #4 4/16, MC 4/16 (5wks)
BFP #5 7/16, MMC 8/16 (10 wks)
BFP #6 3/4 , EDD 11/9/17
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
3. Rants/raves: Rant: I've been trying to see a counselor for help dealing with emotional issues that have come from the MMC. The lady has cancelled my last 3 appointments, so I've really only seen her once for our intro appt. Also, I wish Provera worked more quickly that 10+days.
4. GTKY: What is something you are looking forward to this summer?
I'm hoping for a BFP sometime this summer
Married: 4-25-2014
TTC: March 2015
BFP: 2-18-16
Confirmed MMC: 3-31-16
D&C: 4-2-16
TTCAL: May 2016
IUI: 5/13/17-Femara and Trigger, POAS 5/27/17 BFP 5/27/17