pantaloons55 I'm sorry you were glutened! That sounds awful. My MIL has celiac, and we're super careful when she's here, even though I already minimize my gluten intake because it helps with my migraines to do so. I just make sure she knows I know how important it is. I'm sorry your mom isn't taking it seriously.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
1. Cycle 1 after my D&C CD 13 2. Nope 3. I thought the days were getting easier but our loss is always on my mind. I had to stop watching a tv show because the character was pregnant and I couldn't stop crying. I have to remember that it's just one day at a time. 4. Gilmore Girls. I have them on DVD but I'm so glad it's on Netflix now, too.
3. Any vents, thoughts, etc? H had a SA done on Friday and we haven't heard from the doctor yet so I know he's freaking out - I'm calling this afternoon if we haven't heard anything.
UPDATE: Got H's SA results, they were not good - low concentration and low motility. This has probably been our issue as every blood test, my charts, etc. all show I'm ovulating normally. I'm kind of freaking out about this because it has completely changed my outlook on TTC. I knew it was taking us a while but I still thought we had a chance doing it "the old fashioned way." Now it's looking like IUI might be our next step and I've been looking at numbers and even then I'm not sure how likely we are to be successful. I hate this because I'm super upset but I don't want to talk about it with DH because I don't want him to think I blame him or anything. UGH.
1. Cycle 1 after my D&C CD 13 2. Nope 3. I thought the days were getting easier but our loss is always on my mind. I had to stop watching a tv show because the character was pregnant and I couldn't stop crying. I have to remember that it's just one day at a time. 4. Gilmore Girls. I have them on DVD but I'm so glad it's on Netflix now, too.
Oh my gosh, big big hugs to you. Those early days were so hard . I cried at the drop of a hat...or mention of pregnancy.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
3. Any vents, thoughts, etc? H had a SA done on Friday and we haven't heard from the doctor yet so I know he's freaking out - I'm calling this afternoon if we haven't heard anything.
UPDATE: Got H's SA results, they were not good - low concentration and low motility. This has probably been our issue as every blood test, my charts, etc. all show I'm ovulating normally. I'm kind of freaking out about this because it has completely changed my outlook on TTC. I knew it was taking us a while but I still thought we had a chance doing it "the old fashioned way." Now it's looking like IUI might be our next step and I've been looking at numbers and even then I'm not sure how likely we are to be successful. I hate this because I'm super upset but I don't want to talk about it with DH because I don't want him to think I blame him or anything. UGH.
Wow, that's a lot to process for you guys! I think you're doing the right thing to not let your H know how upset you are, since he could internalize that as blame. I have some friends going through this same thing right now.
When do you see your doctor to come up with a plan?
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
Post by tiptoetulips on Nov 11, 2014 19:42:53 GMT -5
1. Ttc since June '13. Ttcal cycle 1. Cd 9 2. No 3. My ob said since it was a chemical pregancy I didn't need to wait but after reading a few responses this makes me nervous. I have a follow up chat with my dr next week just to check in. 4. Gilmore girls, I've seen it on and off but never all together
UPDATE: Got H's SA results, they were not good - low concentration and low motility. This has probably been our issue as every blood test, my charts, etc. all show I'm ovulating normally. I'm kind of freaking out about this because it has completely changed my outlook on TTC. I knew it was taking us a while but I still thought we had a chance doing it "the old fashioned way." Now it's looking like IUI might be our next step and I've been looking at numbers and even then I'm not sure how likely we are to be successful. I hate this because I'm super upset but I don't want to talk about it with DH because I don't want him to think I blame him or anything. UGH.
Wow, that's a lot to process for you guys! I think you're doing the right thing to not let your H know how upset you are, since he could internalize that as blame. I have some friends going through this same thing right now.
When do you see your doctor to come up with a plan?
I think our plan is to just continue with this cycle as is, I take my last clomid dose tomorrow, and we will monitor like normal. That gives H a little bit of time to make some lifestyle and diet changes and see if that might help. We were able to get pregnant on our own this past March (ended in mc) and that was when we were both eating a lot better and training for a marathon and half marathon, so we are hoping that might improve his levels (even if just a little). H will get another analysis done (either with my doctor, or on his own at a urologist) in probably a month to see where we are.
If all that gives us the same info, we will probably try IUI sometime early next spring. I'm taking the bar exam in February so I won't have the time until that's over.
Post by Blackout81 on Nov 11, 2014 20:12:53 GMT -5
1. Where are you in your journey? Cycle 3, 10ishDPO, CD24
2. Are you testing this week? Yes, tested this morning BFN, but will test again Thursday
3. Any vents, thoughts, etc? Not feeling very positive this cycle even though our timing and frequency was good according to CBFM. Going to try to DTD every high/peak day next cycle, and if we still aren't lucky, I will temp again. Reminding myself it took 6 months for my DD and we're both 4 years older now,... Also, as an aside, I wish this board was more active!
4. If you were forced to sit through a 12-hour marathon of any one television show, which would it be? So many good shows to choose,,,, gotta go with my All Time Fave - Six Feet Under
Mushe - Thank you. I know it was just a tv show, but it just struck a nerve and I couldn't take it. I get very jealous when I hear of other's pregnancies/announcements. I know that's silly too, but it just stings and is a reminder of what could have been.
2. Are you testing this week? just doing opk's. go in for a monitoring appointment tomorrow and then hopefully a trigger shot in preparation for IUI #2
3. Any vents, thoughts, etc? I hate how TTC has consumed my life. any given day I want to break down and cry. and I'm trying to be hopeful about this cycle, but worried about timing. I went in for a monitoring appointment yesterday and had 19mm, 18mm and 17mm follicles. my doctor wanted me to wait until tomorrow morning to get the trigger. I've been having some little twinges, so I'm hoping that I don't O before we do IUI on Thursday, although all of my opk's have been negative (doing wondfo and digital 2x/day now so that I don't miss it). I'm tired of dealing with all of the appointments, stressing about timing. why can't it be easy?? /pitypartyfor1
4. If you were forced to sit through a 12-hour marathon of any one television show, which would it be? Friends
Mushe - Thank you. I know it was just a tv show, but it just struck a nerve and I couldn't take it. I get very jealous when I hear of other's pregnancies/announcements. I know that's silly too, but it just stings and is a reminder of what could have been.
I totally get it. We're edging up on my EDD, which is making me weepy all over again.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
3. Any vents, thoughts, etc? I'm not temping this cycle for the first time in almost a year. We're just going to let whatever happens happen.
4. If you were forced to sit through a 12-hour marathon of any one television show, which would it be? I'm going to say Sherlock because it's on my to-watch list and I love me some Benedict Cumberbatch.
Mushe - Thank you. I know it was just a tv show, but it just struck a nerve and I couldn't take it. I get very jealous when I hear of other's pregnancies/announcements. I know that's silly too, but it just stings and is a reminder of what could have been.
It's not silly and just remember, you are definitely not alone. Don't feel guilty about being jealous or upset about others' announcements either. I used to feel bad that I would get upset but take the time to feel your feelings and get through it however you need to.
Mushe - Thank you. I know it was just a tv show, but it just struck a nerve and I couldn't take it. I get very jealous when I hear of other's pregnancies/announcements. I know that's silly too, but it just stings and is a reminder of what could have been.
I totally get it. We're edging up on my EDD, which is making me weepy all over again.
There is nothing that will ever take that pain away. Hugs to you. (hug2)
EllenGriswold - Thank you. It helps to have places like this where I can share my feelings; it reminds me that I an not alone even when it feels like the whole world is busy having babies etc.
1- CD14, might O next week 2- Nope 3- had my HSG, turns out my ute is not shaped right and I need an MRI to determine how bad it is/ if that's our TTC problem (possible septum or something like that? HSG is not the right test to determine shape). But it's been 3 days and my damned doctor hasn't called me to discuss like they said they would friday OMGGGG CALL ME ALREADY IM FREAKING OUT OVER HERE!! I'm not really freaking out I guess, just sorta depressed and wanting to get this moving the fck along.
On a better note- my insurance doesn't cover fertility treatments and I finally discussed it with my boss/ the company owner because based on our old Cadillac plans this doesn't seem right to me. She was MEGA surprised, did not realize how lacking our insurance was and is *pissed* at our agent, and insists that the company pay for everything that's not covered. Um, twist my arm sheesh yeah I guess I'll bring you my bills! 4- I heart TV. NCIS, SVU, Dr Who (new or old), AHS, GoT. I really heart TV, even though I don't watch that much, I loooove when there are weekend marathons!
3. Any vents, thoughts, etc? Nah, seems best to keep my feelings to myself. I was already flamed by a poster on another (infertility related!) board after saying I was sad and not feeling happy after hearing BIL and SIL are expecting twins.
Whoever that was can fuck right off. an IF board should be supportive, this process *sucks* and your feelings are totally valid.
(Note- sometimes I do think people could use a reminder that they are not the center of the universe, but *I'm* not the center either and keep my mouth shut, kwim? I don't think it's appropriate to flame anyone else's emotions in a supportive place like this so you just let it out! You are safe here!)
1. Where are you in your journey? Cycle 14, CD...? (I stopped tracking this cycle. I know I am in the 2WW)
2. Are you testing this week? nope.
3. Any vents, thoughts, etc? Trying to take a break from tracking at all. Going to just enjoy literally not tracking probably for one more month and then start tracking again. Goal is to start with iui's in March.
4. If you were forced to sit through a 12-hour marathon of any one television show, which would it be? Oh, so many options. Friends, Cosby, SOA, West Wing, Friday Night Lights, BReaking Bad, etc.
1- CD14, might O next week 2- Nope 3- had my HSG, turns out my ute is not shaped right and I need an MRI to determine how bad it is/ if that's our TTC problem (possible septum or something like that? HSG is not the right test to determine shape). But it's been 3 days and my damned doctor hasn't called me to discuss like they said they would friday OMGGGG CALL ME ALREADY IM FREAKING OUT OVER HERE!! I'm not really freaking out I guess, just sorta depressed and wanting to get this moving the fck along.
On a better note- my insurance doesn't cover fertility treatments and I finally discussed it with my boss/ the company owner because based on our old Cadillac plans this doesn't seem right to me. She was MEGA surprised, did not realize how lacking our insurance was and is *pissed* at our agent, and insists that the company pay for everything that's not covered. Um, twist my arm sheesh yeah I guess I'll bring you my bills! 4- I heart TV. NCIS, SVU, Dr Who (new or old), AHS, GoT. I really heart TV, even though I don't watch that much, I loooove when there are weekend marathons!
Mushe - Thank you. I know it was just a tv show, but it just struck a nerve and I couldn't take it. I get very jealous when I hear of other's pregnancies/announcements. I know that's silly too, but it just stings and is a reminder of what could have been.
::hugs:: I totally get it. I'm still bleeding from my m/c and just realized that the flood of announcements will happen in the next month or so as I would have been out of the first tri soon. Hopefully we're both pg again soon.
Mushe - Thank you. I know it was just a tv show, but it just struck a nerve and I couldn't take it. I get very jealous when I hear of other's pregnancies/announcements. I know that's silly too, but it just stings and is a reminder of what could have been.
::hugs:: I totally get it. I'm still bleeding from my m/c and just realized that the flood of announcements will happen in the next month or so as I would have been out of the first tri soon. Hopefully we're both pg again soon.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know what you mean abt the announcements. I was tempted to deactivate FB for that reason hugs to you too.
3. Any vents, thoughts, etc? At least I can drink my way through Thanksgiving at the IL's. Also, DH got a job! Yay! So we'll be able to afford the inevitable treatments I know I'm going to need that my insurance won't cover. Once again, fuck endo.
4. If you were forced to sit through a 12-hour marathon of any one television show, which would it be? As if I don't do this already? I think next on our list is the next season of Once Upon a Time.
Mushe - Thank you. I know it was just a tv show, but it just struck a nerve and I couldn't take it. I get very jealous when I hear of other's pregnancies/announcements. I know that's silly too, but it just stings and is a reminder of what could have been.
I totally get it. We're edging up on my EDD, which is making me weepy all over again.
I think I may have said this before, but I'll say it again, so many hugs Mushe
I'm new so I'll jump in! Please forgive me as I'm new to the fertility charting world.
1. Where are you in your journey?
TTC#1, Cycle 3, CD1
2. Are you testing this week?
I did this past Monday, BFN.
3. Any vents, thoughts, etc?
We went the first couple of cycles just having fun with it and I didn't realize how disappointing it would be when I tested. And I feel anxious because of my and DH's ages.
4. If you were forced to sit through a 12-hour marathon of any one television show, which would it be?
The Big Bang Theory - especially the earlier seasons. Sheldon cracks me up. I love the episodes where he plays the bongos and the other one with the Xmas gift baskets for Penny.
Post by sierramist03 on Nov 13, 2014 12:37:56 GMT -5
1. Where are you in your journey? I'm back after a blighted ovum at 8 weeks and d&c. Currently stuck waiting on my period.
2. Are you testing this week? No-we are suggested to wait 2 cycles.
3. Any vents, thoughts, etc? I'm hoping these next two cycles go fast. I'm ready to start trying again. But I don't know to tell our families since this time we will wait longer before telling them. So I will need ideas once it happens.
4. If you were forced to sit through a 12-hour marathon of any one television show, which would it be?ncis
1. Went off BC in April, but just finished cycle 4 of "trying" (in quotes because that was the amount of cycles I have been charting, temping, etc.). On to Cycle 5
2. Nope. Thought about today or tomorrow but CD1 started today.
3. Hi! I'm "new" I mean, I lurk often (read all the stuff, blah blah). I've been on TN since like 07 and came over here. CD1 is the suck.
4. If by this you mean what I do on the weekend, lol!! We are going through House, MD right now. I am forced often to binge watch star trek by H. Gilmore Girls, Breaking Bad, SVU are always good options. I'm throwing in Harry Potter even though those are movies not TV shows.