State of the Ute 7.22.2014

[oneslybookworm]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey?


2. Are you testing this week?


3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share?


4. How many children would you like? For this one, would you like a boy or a girl? Or, no preference?

[oneslybookworm]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey? - cycle 16, CD6


2. Are you testing this week? - OPKs in a few days, usually CD 11-12


3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? - can't believe it's cycle 16. Blerg!


4. How many children would you like? For this one, would you like a boy or a girl? Or, no preference? - we're on a "1, with the option for 2" path at the moment. I feel it's more than likely we'll be one and done. I'd prefer a girl, but if we have two I'd like a girl and a boy. At this point, though, I'm not picky and I won't be disappointed either way.

[starburst604]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey?
I forget which cycle now. Trying since Oct 2013

2. Are you testing this week?
No

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share?
Started my 3rd round of Clomid last night. I have my first appointment with an RE today. :/

4. How many children would you like? For this one, would you like a boy or a girl? Or, no preference? We'd like two. One of each would ultimately be nice. I have no real preference on the first, but have always felt I will have a daughter first. I will be surprised if it's a boy. Then again I never thought I'd be potentially having IVF to get pregnant so what do I know??

[bcv513]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey? Cycle 6, CD 7


2. Are you testing this week? Nope, just temping


3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? I'm coming off my shortest cycle ever (19 days) which came after my longest cycle ever (37 days). I'm hoping things even out soon.


4. How many children would you like? For this one, would you like a boy or a girl? Or, no preference? At least two, maybe three. I always said I wanted a girl, but honestly I don't care anymore. I just want a healthy baby

[rockinrobyn]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey?
Cycle 4 CD3

2. Are you testing this week?
Nope

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share?
Just onto cycle 4...

4. How many children would you like? For this one, would you like a boy or a girl? Or, no preference?
I would like 3, but we are just aiming for 1 right now. No preference on gender.

[montywho]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey? - Cycle 9


2. Are you testing this week? - no


3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? - Had an ultrasound last week. Found two fibroids, but other than that everything looked good. Second HSG on Friday.


4. How many children would you like? For this one, would you like a boy or a girl? Or, no preference? - I would like 2. I have a son and would love another boy. I would not be disappointed if it was a girl however.

[lms]

1. Cycle 8, cd 29, 14 dpo
2. Just waiting for cd 1. Tested Sunday and got a BFN.
3. CD 1 should be Thursday. This will be my longest cycle of trying. I O'd later than normal on this cycle since I was taking clomid.
4. I have a dd (with my XH) so I would love to have a boy first. But ultimately it doesn't matter. As long as the pregnancy goes well we'll try for a second.

[jt325]

1. TTC#2, Cycle 1-CD7

2. I'll start OPKs on Friday.

3. Nothing exciting :-)

4. LO #1 is a boy. I'd like to have one of each, but I'd love for DS to have a brother. I'd be happy with either.

[maybebabiesrus]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey?
Just started second medicated cycle. Originally trying since March 2013.

2. Are you testing this week?
Nope. I got a BFN Saturday morning and started my period that afternoon.

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share?
My first post-HSC period was a dream; my second one (first post-clomid) has been a nightmare.

4. How many children would you like? For this one, would you like a boy or a girl? Or, no preference?
I'll take what I can get. I don't want more than two. Dh would prefer a boy first. I don't think I have a preference.

[HoneySpider]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey?
TTC #1 since Jan 2012, Cycle 16 TTCAL, CD12

2. Are you testing this week?
Just OPKs

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share?
Nada

4. How many children would you like? For this one, would you like a boy or a girl? Or, no preference?
2, maybe 3, but with how long it is taking just to get one I don't know that we will really have that choice. DH is more firmly in the 2 camp so that's probably where we'll end up if we can. No strong preference either way, our first was a girl so until I have another girl, I'm always going to feel like I missed out on my chance to have a daughter. But on the flip side, having a boy would be more of a "fresh start" Either way I just want a healthy baby.

[jessnpaul]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey?
Too many cycles to count, 2DPO

2. Are you testing this week?
No

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share?
I had my HSG last week, so I'm really praying for the mythical post-HSG BFP over here. However, I know this is doubtful as my FSH levels are on the higher side. I need to make a follow-up appointment with the RE for our next steps. It's really getting to me lately because I've heard so many BFP's recently and while I'm happy for them, it makes me feel kinda shitty because it's never been easy for me! (I got pregnant easily last time... but I had a miscarriage and then my pregnancy was rough). I just wish for ONCE something could be easy for me. JUST ONCE! I was having this conversation with DH last night and I think he thought I was unhappy with our life because we have one special needs kid (ftr, not unhappy at all! Just wish life was easier!!!) ... he just doesn't get it

4. How many children would you like? For this one, would you like a boy or a girl? Or, no preference?
2... I really want a girl, but at this point I'll just be happy for a healthy baby. 

[krystee]

1. Cycle 20, 6DPO.

2. I'll test Saturday on 10 DPO because H leaves to go out of town that night.

3. This month was IUI #2, and I also started a Pregnitude supplement (the name kind of cracks me up) and a trigger shot and progesterone supplements. I am taking a break in August due to travel and I am looking forward to it.

4. I used to want a boy first, but I honestly have zero preference right now, and neither does H. We used to want two, and still would like that...but I don't want to do treatments again really, so we'll probably just have one.

[grover]

CD1, so starting C16
nope
This is my last chance to have a kid before my next birthday. I never thought we would be at 16 full cycles with no positive stick yet.
One-two. would love twins (run in our families). would prefer a girl first, but would be happy with boy or girl.

[HoneySpider]

((jessnpaul)) Hang in there!

[HoneySpider]

grover we would love twins too and they run in DH's family so here's hoping!

[HoneySpider]

krystee my doctor gave me a bunch of samples of pregnitude, I have been taking it here and there but not too consistently   The stuff doesn't seem to mix well, it always settles on the bottom of the glass so I end up mixing it and chugging real fast, haha

[krystee]

Jul 22, 2014 9:21:43 GMT -5 HoneySpider said:

krystee my doctor gave me a bunch of samples of pregnitude, I have been taking it here and there but not too consistently   The stuff doesn't seem to mix well, it always settles on the bottom of the glass so I end up mixing it and chugging real fast, haha

I was having trouble with it too. Then I started putting it in a large McDonald's styrofoam cup (I get iced teas there very frequently!) with ice and water, and I shake it up and swirl the straw around occasionally. It seems to work.

[ouokie]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey?
Trying since Oct '12, CD 36, 7DPO

2. Are you testing this week? Nope we had awful timing


3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? DH had his SA last week and of course I was O'ing during that time so we are definetly out this cycle.


4. How many children would you like? For this one, would you like a boy or a girl? Or, no preference?
We want one more (that would make 2 kids for us). No preference (although DD wants a little sister).

[jessnpaul]

Jul 22, 2014 9:30:16 GMT -5 krystee said:

Jul 22, 2014 9:21:43 GMT -5 HoneySpider said:

krystee my doctor gave me a bunch of samples of pregnitude, I have been taking it here and there but not too consistently   The stuff doesn't seem to mix well, it always settles on the bottom of the glass so I end up mixing it and chugging real fast, haha

I was having trouble with it too. Then I started putting it in a large McDonald's styrofoam cup (I get iced teas there very frequently!) with ice and water, and I shake it up and swirl the straw around occasionally. It seems to work.

What does Pregnitude do?

I've been taking wheatgrass shots as well as Ubiquinol (a better form of CoQ10) supplements which are supposed to lower FSH. The wheatgrass is pretty nasty, and I haven't been consistent with it. I go for CD3 bloodwork again next cycle so I was hoping to get better FSH numbers

[preppy]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey? Cycle 7, CD 10
2. Are you testing this week? Nope. Will start OPKs this weekend though.
3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? Starting acupuncture tomorrow. I am nervous and excited.
4. How many children would you like? For this one, would you like a boy or a girl? Or, no preference? I have always wanted 2 but have recently leaning toward 3. DH prefers 2 but says we will take it 1 at a time. I don't really have a preference but think it would be nice to experience both.

[krystee]

jessnpaul It is for people with PCOS. It contains myo-inositol, which helps insulin receptors function and improves ovulation.

[jessnpaul]

Jul 22, 2014 10:44:08 GMT -5 krystee said:

jessnpaul It is for people with PCOS. It contains myo-inositol, which helps insulin receptors function and improves ovulation.

Oh okay... I don't have PCOS, so should stay far away

[Mushe]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey?
Cycle 2 TTCAL #2, CD 9

2. Are you testing this week?
I'll start OPKs tomorrow.

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share?
Meh. Just trying to temper myself and not plan ahead too much. We want to do Hawaii, but are holding off buying tickets until we're 6 months out.

4. How many children would you like? For this one, would you like a boy or a girl? Or, no preference?
2, ideally; we have 1 already. I'd love the chance to buy girl clothes, but being a boy mom is awesome, and we kept so many things that it would be easy.

[achi]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey? Cycle 4 CD 9.


2. Are you testing this week? Starting OPKs in a few days.


3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? Not this time.


4. How many children would you like? For this one, would you like a boy or a girl? Or, no preference? Ideally we'd like to have 2 children. We will most likely only have 1 unless one of us (most like me) starts making a fair bit more money in the next 5 years. I don't have a big preference, gender wise. I'd love to have a girl but I wouldn't be disappointed if we had a son.

[cilantro]

Jul 22, 2014 11:17:42 GMT -5 jessnpaul said:

Jul 22, 2014 10:44:08 GMT -5 krystee said:

jessnpaul It is for people with PCOS. It contains myo-inositol, which helps insulin receptors function and improves ovulation.

Oh okay... I don't have PCOS, so should stay far away

From what I understand it's mostly beneficial for people with PCOS, but not exclusively. 

[HoneySpider]

Jul 22, 2014 11:17:42 GMT -5 jessnpaul said:

Jul 22, 2014 10:44:08 GMT -5 krystee said:

jessnpaul It is for people with PCOS. It contains myo-inositol, which helps insulin receptors function and improves ovulation.

Oh okay... I don't have PCOS, so should stay far away

I don't have PCOS but my doctor gave me samples saying "I don't know if it will help, but it can't hurt" He gave it to his own daughter in law who is having TTC right now also. 

[ginkgoleaf]

1. TTC #2 since fall 2013. First cycle on clomid, second cycle where we'll do IUI. Cd 7.

2. No

3. I have an RE appt to see how things are growing on Friday. I really hope the clomid will make me O earlier than normal since we're going on vacation in the beginning of August.

4. We have a boy right now and would like a girl next time to experience both, but will also be happy with another boy so DS can have a brother. We'd like 2-3 total, we'll see how it goes with ttc #2.

[miamigirl]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey? Cycle 9 CD 10


2. Are you testing this week? Just OPKs, starting today


3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? Not much. FW is about to start, so that's exciting


4. How many children would you like? For this one, would you like a boy or a girl? Or, no preference? Ideally two, a boy and a girl.

[konapoppy]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey?
Cycle 3 TTCAL

2. Are you testing this week?
Nope

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share?
I don't know wtf happened with my last cycle. I had a few days of spotting at CD26, but then nothing. All tests have been BFN. I need to start temping and using opks. I have never had a cycle like this.

4. How many children would you like? For this one, would you like a boy or a girl? Or, no preference?
2. No preference on gender, though the ML thread on boys playing with their privates reminded me that the thought of raising a boy scares the crap out of me.

[tiptoetulips]

1. Cd 51 ttc since June 1:
2. No
3. Started progesterone today. Met with an endocrinologist today as well. She said if my body hasn't regulated on the metformin by September I should probably seek more intense intervention like clomid
4. We would love 2. I'd love a girl first but at this point it doesn't matter