TTCA 35 Weekly Check-in 4-30-18

kristimh80 · May 2018

Happy May!

Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/in process of testing or treatment):

CD, CD/DPO (if applicable):

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment? Vitamins/supplements?):

Rants/Raves:

Questions for the group:

GTKY: Where are you from?

kristimh80 · May 2018

Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/in process of testing or treatment): Benched til ERA cycle mid-May

CD, CD/DPO (if applicable): CD 14

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment? Vitamins/supplements?): Back to OPK world while I had to take this cycle off. Figured...you never know! My dr did give a 5% chance

Rants/Raves: Rave & Rave: Loving my new couples small group...everyone is sooo nice! But they all have little babies and one is giving birth June 2nd. I just met these people and they are doing a last minute small baby shower. I'm super happy for the girl...she's super sweet! But coming off a failed FET...I'm also sad. Best of this...I started writing a draft for my IVF blog last night, so that was therapeutic.

GTKY: Where are you from? Dallas, Texas

Mack2342 · May 2018

Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/in process of testing or treatment): TWW

CD, CD/DPO (if applicable): 3 DPO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment? Vitamins/supplements?):

Rants/Raves: the weather seems to have warmed up. Hoping it stays

Questions for the group:

GTKY: Where are you from? Metro Detroit, MI but now in OH

@kristimh80 I’m glad writing is therapeutic for you. Couples group sounds nice. I’d like to find something like that. Good luck this month

Momifbysea · May 2018

Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/in process of testing or treatment): Benched waiting for FET

CD, CD/DPO (if applicable): CD16

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment? Vitamins/supplements?): prenatals, vitamin D

Rants/Raves: We just got back from our cruise! Had a great time, now need to get to our public health department and get us both a Zika test yay! This next cycle will start my BCP and the whole FET process. They can’t do FET until at least 8 weeks after returning from a Zika area but they suppress for a cycle anyhow so timing works out perfectly!

Questions for the group: Does anyone know at what point an embryo could split into twins? I know it’s more common in older women but didn’t know if our frosties would have a chance of this since they’re day 6.
GTKY: Where are you from? California first 30 years of my life, about an hour north of San Francisco. Now in Kansas, about an hour from Kansas City.

Mack2342 · May 2018

@Momifbysea I don’t remember but there is a great documentary called the 9 months that make us and it talks about the division of cells and when that can happen for twins.

Momifbysea · May 2018

@Mack2342 thanks I’ll have to check this out! I was just googling and it can be at day 2, 4, or 6.

ndz2018 · May 2018

Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/in process of testing or treatment): WF FET 5/8

CD, CD/DPO (if applicable): who knows

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment? Vitamins/supplements?): Prenatals, estrace, starting PIO on Thursday and endometrium suppositories YUCK!

Rants/Raves: My bffs father passed away last Friday after a long battle with cancer. Having gone through it with my own father 17 years ago I know exactly what she’s going through. Just a shitty week... I want to be excited for our up coming FET but I also kinda feel guilty being happy when she’s so sad. I know, l know it’s ok to few happy for myself it just sucks.

Questions for the group: nope

GTKY: Where are you from? New Jersey

mich_elle · May 2018

Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/in process of testing or treatment): TWW

CD, CD/DPO (if applicable): CD30/13DPO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment? Vitamins/supplements?): PNV, Vit D, CoQ10

Rants/Raves: AF still hasn't shown! Supposed to be this past Saturday. 2 HPT are negative. WTF. Just my friggin luck that AF is late now bc I'm waiting on that to begin my IVF cycle! I'm supposed to start stims Saturday but I need my period first! So annoyed and disappointed in my body right now. I hated when CD1 rolled around month after month when we were TTC but now, of course, I want it here already. So disgusted.

Questions for the group: Has anyone been bumped a month bc AF showed to close to their IVF start date? I've emailed my nurse but haven't heard back yet.

GTKY: Where are you from? I'm a Jersey girl but we live in PA now!

mich_elle · May 2018

@kristimh80 GL

And any outlet for all of these emotions is a good thing!

@Mack2342 We have friends from Cleveland, OH!

@Momifbysea So happy you got to enjoy your cruise!

@ndz2018 I'm excited for you and your upcoming FET! Sorry for your friend's loss...my friend's dad just passed on Sunday too. It's tough to watch them suffer.

kristimh80 · May 2018

@Mack2342 Thank you!! I've been meaning to at least write a little...if nothing else, for the future to help remember all the emotions and things that happened

Plus, I figure it'll help family understand more.

@Momifbysea Glad you had a great trip!! I've heard in IVF twins can happen due to ICSI / PGS poking at them, but who knows! I always fantasize about that happening!

@ndz2018 Thinking of you! So glad you could be there for your girlfriend. It's always nice to have someone there that "gets it" and has been thru it as well. Eww on the suppositories part. I don't miss those things!

@mich_elle I know how you feel! My first AF after ER was right away, then the 2nd period was over a week late and drove me nuts! FX yours will be here soon! With all the hormones going on...it's normal for our bodies to be a little wacky.

AFM: OPK's have me excited, even if the odds are super low for me. I think just seeing 2 strong double lines is exciting at this point lol

ndz2018 · May 2018

@mich_elle My AF was like 10 days late when I was waiting for IVF!!! UGH the struggle is real! I drank massive amounts of parsley tea (YUCK) with lemon along with a ton of vit c because I read on the internet it helps bring AF on... because if its on the internet its gotta work, right?

Mack2342 · May 2018

@ndz2018 good luck with FET! Not long now. Sorry for your loss and mixed emotions

@mich_elle I hate when our bodies don’t cooperate and screw things up. We are in Cincinnati

mich_elle · May 2018

Thanks ladies! AF *finally* showed today. I'm so disgusted and disappointed in my body right now. Like, really??? Not only can you not make a f@cking baby, but you can't even menstruate on effing time?!?!? So annoyed. What a tease, I feel sick over it. And the fact that my RE hasn't responded to my vm or email is really pissing me off. Since AF was so goddamn late, am I still starting Saturday??? I haven't paid for my meds that are supposed to be here Thursday, I still need to sign off of some financial paperwork I just got this morning from them and still need to sign consent for the PGS. Everything was on hold until AF showed or not. Well, now what? No sense of urgency, I swear.

pegs007 · May 2018

Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/in process of testing or treatment): Awaiting test results

CD, CD/DPO (if applicable):

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment? Vitamins/supplements?): Started prenatals

Rants/Raves: Celebrated our wedding anniversary with a trip to Smoky's & romantic dinner with hubby.

Questions for the group: Nothing yet, being a newbie I have been bugging you all and will continue doing that

GTKY: Where are you from? Cincinnati, OH.

I am happy to meet you all here! Sending lots of good wishes and strength your way!

kylebh · May 2018

Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/in process of testing or treatment): WTO - I keep testing and it looks like it'll be a later ovulation month

CD, CD/DPO (if applicable): CD 13

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment? Vitamins/supplements?): just prenatals. This will be month 5 of TTC and I guess only another month or so until we go see a RE.

Rants/Raves: My husband is doing an Ironman in 2 weeks and I cannot wait until it's over. We both have done them, but this training cycle, he's just been injured, tired, and cranky! I'm looking forward to Saturday mornings where he does not leave the house at 7 a.m. for a training ride.

Questions for the group: Nothing yet

GTKY: Where are you from? I live in the Bay Area in California, but grew up in Maine!

kristimh80 · May 2018

Welcome new friends!!

We are excited to have you join us!

@miche_elle Deeps breaths girl!! But I totally get it and I feel your frustration! That was me, then waiting on PGS had me a hot mess on top of it all! Hopefully, you'll hear from someone in the morning...if not I'd try call a nurse first thing.

@kylebh You're like wonder woman doing Ironman's! An old client of mine's husband use to do them a lot. I was always amazed at the training and prepwork that was involved.

@peggy_gupta Happy Anniversary!

mommyofboth · May 2018

Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/in process of testing or treatment): TWW

CD, CD/DPO (if applicable): CD18/1DPO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment? Vitamins/supplements?): OPK

Rants/Raves: I just can't believe how different these boards are since I was here last!! Hoping I can maneuver my way around them again.

Questions for the group: None currently

GTKY: Where are you from? originally NJ

pegs007 · May 2018

Btw lovely ladies I was just kidding about 'bugging' you all, my bad ! I feel super relieved to having bumped into you all here. Have interacted with a few amazing women already here and I feel very positive

, thanks for being there!

kristimh80 · May 2018

@peggy_gupta Feel free to bug away!! Lots of us have been thru it all and happy to help

marijaa333 · May 2018

Hi everyone, including the newbies!

Happy May!

Yes, Finally!

Status, etc.: I'm WTO, CD 5, taking prenatals. Considering baby aspirin for TWW.

Rants/Raves: I'm not pregnant / the weather is amazing!

GTKY: Where are you from? Toronto, Canada. I really miss it...

Mack2342 · May 2018

@kylebh I understand that my DH has been training for marathon. It’s this Sunday. I will be glad to have him back on Wednesday and Saturdays. I also used to run with him and actually get a little jealous when he goes because I can’t I need a new hip.

pegs007 · May 2018

kristimh80 - Thanks a ton for the wishes and lovely words!

ndz2018 · May 2018

First PIO in the books! And did it all by myself , feeling super empowered! 5 MORE SLEEPS TILL TRANSFER! Getting excited and nervous all at the same time.

Mack2342 · May 2018

That’s exciting @ndz2018. I hope all goes well!

vlagrl29 · May 2018

@ndz2018 - good luck! Excited for your transfer!

pegs007 · May 2018

ndz2018 - Sending good wishes

! Stay positive.

kristimh80 · May 2018

Anyone have fun plans this weekend???

It's been raining all day here today. I'm burned out on paperwork for the day! So thought I'd check in on you guys

pegs007 · May 2018

Might go for Cinco de Mayo fest, excited for the Mexican food slurpppp! Weather has become really nice here as well, rains did the magic

!

kristimh80 · May 2018

@peggy_gupta Ahh Mexican everything sounds good right now!! Weather here will be in the 80s, so I may have to find a margarita place as well! If these people don't stop coming in my office at closing, I may need an extra one before cinco de mayo

pegs007 · May 2018

kristimh80 - Haha sure go for it, one margarita from all of us then

! Btw I got my AMH test results and its about 0.6, sounds less right?!Should I be worried? Haven't met my doc yet. Prolactin and Thyroid was fine tho.

kristimh80 · May 2018

@peggy_gupta It sounds a little on the low side, but I've seen girls with low amh do well, so try not to stress over the #. I have high amh and I don't think it helped much either for my last IVF cycle. With lower amh, you may end up taking more medication if you go the IVF route. There's a lot of variable besides amh, so wait and see what your doctor thinks

When is you next appointment?

pegs007 · May 2018

That's true other factors count as well. My next appointment is towards end of the month might be scheduled sooner as well, keeping fingers crossed. Any specific questions should I be asking my RE apart from next steps?

kristimh80 · May 2018

@peggy_gupta Did they also check your Vitamin D, Thyriod / TSH levels as well? Just checking, those were part of my initial bloodwork and was low on Vitamin D and needed another Rubella shot. Also, I take it your partner has been tested too for his sperm count, etc? If so, just see what your options are. See if any extra vitamins are needed. I know some RE's are picky and only want you on certain one's depending on your situation. I'm sure on CD3 (or around then) they may want to do a baseline sonogram to check your ovaries, etc. If not...they will when you get started with a cycle

pegs007 · May 2018

kristimh80 -They did check my TSH and Prolactin and thankfully those two are fine.Vitamin D test was done by my PPC few months back and I was suggested to take Vitamin D regularly since a few months. Didn't get it checked lately.My DH hasn't got his sperm analysis done, that's another story. He isn't denying but taking his time, its tricky with him.We both are taking Prenatals, CoQ10 and Methyl Folate as suggested by RE.

I so much appreciate your insights for guiding me here, BIG thanks

kristimh80 · May 2018

@peggy_gupta Awe well I hope he's on board soon with it all! Not sure that they would let you move forward without knowing that key piece of information. But you never know!

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