I saw my new OB today and I absolutely love him! He is so calm and kind. He gave us the okay to start trying again and said he doesn't see any reason why there would be another problem
4. What is your favorite dessert? My mom makes a special cookie only on Christmas and Easter. It's full of butter and cream cheese.
1. Where are you in your journey? TTC since November 2013, CD 21, FF thinks i'm 6 dpo but I think I'm 8 dpo
2. Are you testing this week? I'm going to wait until next week. Christmas Day would probably be cd1 for me.
3. Any thoughts, vents, etc.? I'm just getting discouraged. If this cycle doesn't work I'll have 1 and maybe a second depending on when H has to leave. You can't really "relax and just let it happen" when you are on a time constraint.
4. What is your favorite dessert? Bonus points for recipe! I don't have a recipe but I love a good cheesecake - either plain or with a strawberry sauce.
1. Where are you in your journey? cycle 14, cd19, 2-3 dpo
2. Are you testing this week? nope
3. Any thoughts, vents, etc.? annoyed we had to cancel IUI #3 this month, but looking forward to meeting with our RE in January. really hoped I would be pregnant by Christmas. never imagined it would take this long for us.
4. What is your favorite dessert? Bonus points for recipe! I love desserts of all kind. I don't think I can pick just one!
Post by pantaloons55 on Dec 17, 2014 12:08:17 GMT -5
1. Where are you in your journey? TTC#1, Cycle 4, CD 19
2. Are you testing this week? Nope
3. Any thoughts, vents, etc.?
Meh. There is a big part of me that thinks that I need to stop charting. I'm toying with the idea.
I love charting, but I think it feeds the crazy, overly-analytical, control-freak side of my personality. I dunno. This cycle has been a bit delayed (I o'd a bit later than I thought and my chart looks a little wonky, its usually pretty average looking) due to some stress a few weeks back. I always go to worst-case-scenario in my head (that and pessimism is a problem in many aspects of my life) and usually manage my anxiety a bit better. It took some self-talk to let it all go. I already renewed my FF VIP membership, so I might keep going for a bit. I'm not sure if I'm ready to let go right now.
I'm feeling very meh in general lately. My really good work friend *finally* got pregnant (IVF) she's been at it for at least 2 years. I am SO thrilled for her, and am enjoying every minute of talking to her about it. Tomorrow she finds out if she has one or two in there. I guess I just can't help but feel pessimistic about my own stuff. I'm surrounded by people with IF, and so I think my view is coloured a bit, thinking that this isn't gong to be easy for me, particularly with pre-existing health conditions.
Also, my test-day is Christmas Day. Although now with the delay in ovulation it might need to be adjusted, as it may only be 10 dpo. No cross-hairs yet, although I suspect I o'd on CD 15. I don't know what to do about it. I don't want to test and be disappointed, but at the same time, I'd like to know if I can have a glass (or two!) of wine. I guess I'll have to wait til NYE for that, in the event that AF shows up and I'm cleared for booze.
4. What is your favorite dessert? Hm, heh... well I'm allergic to everything all of a sudden, so a lot of them I can't have anymore. The next best thing I guess would have to be (gluten free crust) pie. I freaking love pie. Or brownies... Hm. Chocolate. Maybe I need to run out at lunch!
Ok, sorry for the Debby Downer post. I'm going to smile and relax now and stop thinking so damn much!
Post by aprilsails on Dec 17, 2014 12:43:12 GMT -5
Big hugs pantaloons55 - this whole process is a bit stressful.
My view on charting is that I love science and I really want to know what's going on. It was also really neat to see my O day shift a lot the month I got a bad cold and I wouldn't have expected that if I hadn't been temping. While some months look better than others, I've always had a fairly decent pattern and could confirm O (which was important to me).
My Mom had a lot of IF issues so I have always been worried for myself. I figured charting was a way to build up a database of information for if I ever needed to see an RE.
Taking time off or deciding it doesn't work for you is always ok though.
1. Where are you in your journey? Cycle 4, CD10 2. Are you testing this week? Will start OPK's later this week, not sure how I'm going to pull this off at my in-laws. We also just started temping but that is also going to be tough while traveling. 3. Any thoughts, vents, etc.? We're moving into a new place at the end of this month so it's probably easier that I'm not pregnant but whatever. Still annoyed. 4. What is your favorite dessert? Bonus points for recipe! Bread Pudding.....any kind!
Big hugs pantaloons55 - this whole process is a bit stressful.
My view on charting is that I love science and I really want to know what's going on. It was also really neat to see my O day shift a lot the month I got a bad cold and I wouldn't have expected that if I hadn't been temping. While some months look better than others, I've always had a fairly decent pattern and could confirm O (which was important to me).
My Mom had a lot of IF issues so I have always been worried for myself. I figured charting was a way to build up a database of information for if I ever needed to see an RE.
Taking time off or deciding it doesn't work for you is always ok though.
The bolded is exactly why I started a year ago, before we were even trying. I wanted to get a handle on what I could (potentially) be dealing with, particularly since timing is crucial, we're in our mid-30s with a maternal history of early menopause (38!).
I too, generally get a decent pattern, and now have a years' worth of data in the event I need to go down the RE road. That, and I LOVE the science of it, which is what makes me want to do it. So.... yeah, I'm on the fence.
About you keeping under wraps, I wish you all the best girl. Christmas miracles do happen -- I will keep sending all the good sticky baby thoughts your way! Hugs!
Well, hoping I can officially start posting a bit more actively over here. I've been on the bench since my last loss in July, but AF should be here any day and I can burn the bench!
1. Where are you in your journey? Started TFAS December 2013, Two losses since. Just had a hysteroscopy this week and finally cleared from the bench for my next cycle.
2. No testing, just waiting out AF. I'm recovering from the operative hysteroscopic surgery yesterday, and added to Christmas vacation a, off until January 5. I'm hoping AF arrives to O before I head back to work.
3. Thoughts, vents? AF was due today, and it's 8PM and she's not shown up yet. After five months of craziness, frustrated that she's taking her sweet time when we can finally clear the bench! Although I'm petrified about getting pregnant again, I can't imagine not getting pregnant 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.
Thanks Mushe and awick14. It's been a wonky week, and the surgery had the OB baffled, he went in to remove a fibroid, and the fibroid wasn't there. Wtf? It was definitely there, and now is not. Which only adds to the anxiety... And due to the surgery I wasn't expecting to be off the bench until February or March. AF arrived in all her glory this morning, so here we go...
Thanks Mushe and awick14. It's been a wonky week, and the surgery had the OB baffled, he went in to remove a fibroid, and the fibroid wasn't there. Wtf? It was definitely there, and now is not. Which only adds to the anxiety... And due to the surgery I wasn't expecting to be off the bench until February or March. AF arrived in all her glory this morning, so here we go...
Can I give you a woohoo for officially being off the bench?
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.