1. Where are you in your journey? Cycle 8, CD 31, 13 DPO
2. Are you testing this week? Nope, AF should be here any minute. My temp took a nosedive this morning.
3. Any thoughts, vents, etc.? Despite O'ing late we had perfect timing this cycle. Hopefully this cycle's labs will give me some insight on what's going on.
4. What warm weather activity are you looking forward to most? Sitting by the pool or at the beach with a beer and relaxing. I'm also looking forward to running again. I'm a wimp, I don't do cold weather running.
1. Where are you in your journey? TTC #2 since 3/2014. CD24, finally O'ing today, which is crazy!
2. Are you testing this week? Just finished OPKs; H is OOT so this cycle is a bust, and I'm just waiting for the next cycle to start to try Letrozole.
3. Any thoughts, vents, etc.? I am SO HAPPY that I started temping. The RE really scared me, basically saying he doesn't believe that I ovulate every month, even though I get positive OPKs each month. This month took forever to O because of stress, but I was so glad to see the positive and the temp shift.
4. What warm weather activity are you looking forward to most? Ummm, I'll sheepishly admit that the weather has been awesome here, so I've been able to do my favorite warm weather sport, trail running.
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 18, CD 5 2. Not testing 3. I had a long cycle this month, 39 days. It's been so long since I tested at this point, I just don't bother anymore. 4. I'm looking forward to taking walks, playing tennis, maybe going kayaking.
2. I tested Sunday AM and got a BFN even though I felt really strongly that it was going to be a BFP. Womp Womp. Now I will just continue to temp.
3. I am so so moody, crampy (even as early as 5 DPO), and tired. The moodiness/tired I can maybe attribute to the endless winter, but the cramps - man those don't make sense.
4. Anything. Not wearing a jacket, for starters. I really miss running outdoors though. Hell, just being outdoors for more than 5 minutes to get to/from the car would be great.
1. Where are you in your journey? Cycle 15, CD 19, 5dpo
2. Are you testing this week? Not this week.
3. Any thoughts, vents, etc.? I'm glad up we had sex the day before Dh's varicocele surgery. I had gotten a positive OPK that day and temps confirmed that I ovulated the morning of his surgery. So, we actually got a shot in this cycle. Now, it was a bit of a "Hail Mary" so we will see if we were successful. Regardless, he will be healed up by the time our next FW hits. I know it can take several months to see results with his swimmers.....but I can't help but be hopeful that we could end up as one of the anomalies that gets a BFP soon...trying to stay positive this cycle. He had his post op today and the doc seemed pleased. Hoping he continues to heal very well and makes a full recovery! Bring on the swimmers!
4. What warm weather activity are you looking forward to most? omg...where to start?! I am NOT a winter person. So everything appeals to me...not wearing a coat, no ice on the roads....cute tops and shoes...everything!!!
2. Are you testing this week? OPKs. I've had high readings the last 3 days. I'm hoping for a peak read tomorrow.
3. Any thoughts, vents, etc.? I really regret telling my sister that we are trying. I keep getting texts from her to not stress or over think anything. It's driving me crazy for some reason.
4. What warm weather activity are you looking forward to most? I spent the better part of today researching summer vacations, so beach and pool time! I think we have settled on Punta Cana. Now I just need to decide on a hotel.
1. Where are you in your journey? Cycle 20, cycle day 17
2. Are you testing this week? OPKs
3. Any thoughts, vents, etc.? I am still having a confused cycles due to Clomid--my OPKs have been flashing "high fertility" for 7 days now, but not yet "peak fertility" despite serious cramps today that I normally feel when I ovulate. If I do not get pregnant this cycle, my RE wants me to do mid-cycle monitoring to confirm that I am ovulating (they said every test has come back to show that I am but are scratching their heads right along with me due to my tests being negative now two months in a row despite taking clomid).
4. What warm weather activity are you looking forward to most? Just being outside. I love running, walking, hiking, sitting in the sun, working in my garden, etc. I cannot wait for our beach vacation but in general, I just want to be outside with a cocktail, a book and some bbq
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.
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 HoneySpider on Feb 24, 2015 14:40:03 GMT -5
1. Where are you in your journey? TTC #1 since Jan 2012, Cycle 24 (?) TTCAL, CD3
2. Are you testing this week? Nope
3. Any thoughts, vents, etc.? They couldn't get my HSG scheduled until March 17 even though my doctor wanted me in this week or next. The particular doctor I have to see only does it the 1st and 3rd Tues of each month. So this just means things are pushed back a few more weeks.
4. What warm weather activity are you looking forward to most? Going to baseball games!
HoneySpider Sorry for the wait ((( I know that's a huge bummer!
Thanks...I know it seems silly to complain about an extra 2 weeks at this point but I'm just ready to move on!
The nurse who scheduled it was going to try and talk to the doctors and see if they'd add an extra appt on the 3rd but I haven't heard back yet. I'm not holding my breath.
HoneySpider Sorry for the wait ((( I know that's a huge bummer!
Thanks...I know it seems silly to complain about an extra 2 weeks at this point but I'm just ready to move on!
The nurse who scheduled it was going to try and talk to the doctors and see if they'd add an extra appt on the 3rd but I haven't heard back yet. I'm not holding my breath.
I really hope they work with you! That last appointment was a DOOZY!
4. What warm weather activity are you looking forward to most?
1. TTCAL Cycle 5, 4 dpo 2. No, probably the middle of next week. 3. We only managed O-2 because I got sick right around O so I'm not optimistic about our chances. 4. Well we will be in San Diego soon...so that. Otherwise eating and drinking on patios and working on some outdoor projects.
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.
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 ginkgoleaf on Feb 24, 2015 15:38:27 GMT -5
1. TTC #2 since 8/2013. 4dpIUI #7
2. Nope, but I'm supposed to schedule a beta for next Friday.
3. I'm not feeling very positive, but I'm also doing a good job about not even thinking about it. I assume this cycle will be a BFN and then we can start IVF #2 in March with our new RE. I'm pretty sure that the next IVF cycle will be covered by insurance, too - yay! Last one was OOP, which totally sucked.
4. Not wearing coats! Going to the beach in our neighborhood, maxi skirts, warm sun on my skin, BBQs, going to Six Flags... all the things! I love summer, I should not live in IL.
Post by callmehales on Feb 24, 2015 16:41:28 GMT -5
1. Where are you in your journey? Cycle 17, CD17, 5DPO
2. Are you testing this week? probably not. i need to see if my HPTs expire soon, i might POAS sunday just so somehow i feel like i'm not wasting money if they're going to expire. i bought them last summer when i was hopeful and stupid, lol
3. Any thoughts, vents, etc.? i have REALLY great friends, who know about our struggles TTC. but yesterday i was texting with 2 of them and one asked when my next doc appt is. the RE said i call on CD1, and go in CD3, which should be next friday. and they were all "ugh, the waiting is the worst! hopefully it'll go quickly". yeahhhh...the waiting doesn't bother me. all i've done is wait for over a year. i wait for FW, then i wait for a temp spike/+ OPK, then i wait for CD1. i live my life in 12 day increments.
4. What warm weather activity are you looking forward to most? i'm actually NOT looking forward to warm weather. i live in GA, and once it starts warming up, we get MAYBE a week of spring. and then it's hot as balls until thanksgiving. so the longer that can NOT happen, the better.
Post by EllenGriswold on Feb 24, 2015 16:57:03 GMT -5
1. Where are you in your journey? TTC since Nov. 2013, CD 10
2. Are you testing this week? I was supposed to start OPKs today, oops! Will start tomorrow.
3. Any thoughts, vents, etc.? Looking forward to my monitoring appointment on Friday - it will be good to see what the extra 50mg of Clomid are actually doing in there.
4. What warm weather activity are you looking forward to most? All of it! Mostly wearing flip flops! My poor feet want to breathe! And I wanted to go get a pedicure this weekend but then thought, what's the point, too cold to show it off anyway!
Post by tiptoetulips on Feb 24, 2015 17:07:51 GMT -5
1. Ttc since June '13 ttcal cycle 5 cd 19 1 dpo 2. No 3. Cd 21 bloodwork next week 4. Camping! We got a camper last fall and only got to take it out once.
1. Where are you in your journey? Started trying January 2014, CD21 maybe 1 DPO?
2. Are you testing this week? No
3. Any thoughts, vents, etc.? Just venting! I hate this process! I got a +OPK on Sunday (CD18), FF says O is CD 20 (yesterday) , today I am spotting enough to need a liner. WTF is with the spotting?! I had a normal period, at the normal time, post-op, so I don't know if this is residual spotting from my laparoscopy or something else... I have light cramping on and off today. My discharge paperwork says I could have spotting for approx. 6 weeks post-op, but I haven't had spotting since my period ended. Ugh.My cycles have ranged from 27-33 days.
4. What warm weather activity are you looking forward to most? I leave in 10 days for a cruise, so I am super pumped for warm weather! Beyond that I am excited for camping season to get here!
3. Going to meet with the RE on Friday to discuss the next cycle. We may decide to move on to IVF. This is the third unsuccessful IUI and I feel like doing any more will be a waste of time. I'm feeling extremely discouraged right now.
1. Where are you in your journey? TTCAL, CD 26, DPO 14
2. Are you testing this week? I did yesterday....
3. Any thoughts, vents, etc.? And was very surprised to see a beautiful BFP dark line come up immediately. Its been an uneventful cycle, the only thing that tipped me off to test was high temps at the end of LP range. I saw this SOTU update yesterday and lost my nerve to post, but I'm back today. I am happy, but also feeling a bit, not-yet-invested, a little worried, but am trying to keep my mind off it. I see the Dr. on Friday to do some blood draws to see if this is viable.
I also wanted to post because I wanted to tell you all that although I've been absent, I've tried to keep up through lurking. Have been handling lots of work/personal life stuff, so not getting much time on here, but am thinking of my friends and wanted to let you all know where I've been and where I might be moving on to....
4. What warm weather activity are you looking forward to most? God, anything. Anything at all that involves not freezing my tail off daily. I really just need to get out to the river (when its not frozen over) and sit in the perfect beauty and quiet of nature with some warm wind and sun shine on my face and watch some water flow on by.
Post by oneslybookworm on Feb 25, 2015 11:45:47 GMT -5
1. Where are you in your journey? - Cycle 25, CD20, 7DPO
2. Are you testing this week? - I'm trying to hold out until Sunday/Monday
3. Any thoughts, vents, etc.? - I have a really good feeling about this month. But, I've had plenty of "good feelings" before...and we're 25 cycles in, so clearly that means nothing. I am so over this entire process.
4. What warm weather activity are you looking forward to most? - Sitting outside on our porch, boating on the lake, amusement parks, and not having to wear 23498 layers worth of clothing!
1. Where are you in your journey? TTCAL, CD 26, DPO 14
2. Are you testing this week? I did yesterday....
3. Any thoughts, vents, etc.? And was very surprised to see a beautiful BFP dark line come up immediately. Its been an uneventful cycle, the only thing that tipped me off to test was high temps at the end of LP range. I saw this SOTU update yesterday and lost my nerve to post, but I'm back today. I am happy, but also feeling a bit, not-yet-invested, a little worried, but am trying to keep my mind off it. I see the Dr. on Friday to do some blood draws to see if this is viable.
I also wanted to post because I wanted to tell you all that although I've been absent, I've tried to keep up through lurking. Have been handling lots of work/personal life stuff, so not getting much time on here, but am thinking of my friends and wanted to let you all know where I've been and where I might be moving on to....
4. What warm weather activity are you looking forward to most? God, anything. Anything at all that involves not freezing my tail off daily. I really just need to get out to the river (when its not frozen over) and sit in the perfect beauty and quiet of nature with some warm wind and sun shine on my face and watch some water flow on by.
Holy crap, way to sneak that in pantaloons55! Congratulations!!!