State of the Ute 6.30.15

[Mushe]

1. Where are you in your journey?
TTC #2 since 3/2014, two losses, CD15

2. Testing this week?
Yes, OPKs! We're on our own this cycle due to a cyst. Almost positive this morning, so I'll test again this evening and tomorrow morning, so I don't miss it

3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed?
I've been feeling pretty hopeless lately, blah. Need to buck up and change my attitude.

4. Do you have a dream nursery theme already picked out?
When we started, I wanted to buy a cheapo but modern crib for #2. The crib we had was too tall for me to comfortably reach in. Someone actually just bought it off CL yesterday! I was thinking gray, but by the time we have a kid, that style ship will probably have sailed! H wants to keep the whales theme we already have, since it was $$ from PBK.

[Mushe]

scm1011, glad the tubes are clear! I'm sorry it was uncomfortable, though.

GL with your great timing, jodippls!

[Deleted]

1. TTAAL cycle 1 cd 23
2. Nope. I think I am 4-5 days past o. Just waiting on my period so we can start trying again.
3. My blood tests finally came back. It turns out I have a chromosome 9 inversion. That was one of the chromosome inversions the baby had when I miscarried. The doctor said this kind of inversion is rare but that I shouldn't worry too much and he doesn't think it will cause reoccurring miscarriages. I'm still worried sick about it though. I of course Googled it I'm finding some storied of people who have it and have multiple miscarriages. I am still waiting on my husbands blood results. I'm praying his come back perfect so it is one last thing to worry about.
4. If we ever have a girl, I want to do lavender and gold. If we have a boy, then shades of blue and grey.

[grover]

1. Trying since 4/2013, cycle 27?, 3dpo
2. Nope
3. Not that hopeful, because why would it be easy after all this time. Though, AF is due on our 5 year anniversary. And then if it is BFP, my (much younger) sister would only be due two months before me. So it would be really really really awesome if our miracle happened this cycle, I'm just doubtful after all this time.
4. No. We had painted our spare room (future nursery) at the townhouse an awesome turquoise, which is my happy color. But it got hard as time went by to see it. Not sure if it's a positive or negative sign, but one of the extra bedrooms at the house we'll be closing on in a few weeks has the same exact colored room.

[raangoli]

TTCAL Cycle 11? 12? Whatever. CD 12

Just OPKs

Same stuff, different day.

Haven't really thought about it.

[raangoli]

scm1011 - sorry the femvue was so painful, but glad to hear everything looks good!

hugs Mushe

suzv - I would listen to the doctor and not the people on the interwebs. No good can come from that.

Fingers crossed for you both jodippls and grover

[kellikans]

1. TTC #1 since December 2013, IVF cycle #1 with FET tentatively scheduled for 7/11

2. Nope

3. I had my first monitoring appointment yesterday since starting the delestrogen injections to thicken up my lining. It's already at 6mm and I still have a week and half of injections for it to get nice and fluffy. I am so relieved. I would be heartbroken if we had to cancel FET again. I have another appointment on the 6th to see how it's progressing. Hopefully all keeps going well.

4. I have William Wegman puppy calendars that I have been saving for years and I have always planned to frame pictures out of them. There are both boy and girl themed photos, so I'll be set no matter what we have. As far as colors, lately I have been thinking olive walls and adding accents of light pink if we have a girl or light blue if we have a boy. I go back and forth between wanting a light and bright nursery or a dark and cozy one. Our bedroom is painted black and I absolutely love it. It's so cozy and comfortable.

[Deleted]

1. Where are you in your journey? TTC #1 since April 2015

2. Testing this week? I'm going to start OPKs tomorrow.

3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed? Feeling positive, fingers crossed for no more crazy irregular bleeding. I also took to the internet and diagnosed myself with a bunch of different things and got all worked up, which I *know* is not helpful.

4. Do you have a dream nursery theme already picked out? The room has hardwood floors and pale beige walls. It's a small but sunny room and I'll need to keep it light. I have a nice white shag area rug that I originally bought for another room but didn't use. I love the idea of some kind of travel theme, color and details depending on if we have a girl or boy. My friend did a pale pink, white, and gold Paris nursery for her daughter and it was gorgeous. Or light blue and maps or airplanes for a boy.

[mskitkat]

(( Mushe ))
suzv - do not listen to Dr. Google. Nothing good can come from Dr. Google.

1. Where are you in your journey? C13, CD22, 5 DPO

2. Testing this week? I only test if I'm late.

3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed? Nothing new.

4. Do you have a dream nursery theme already picked out? Fairy garden! I want it centered around this painting: www.art.com/products/p12180535-sa-i6213737/edward-robert-hughes-midsummer-eve-c-1908.htm

[belle55]

1. TTC since nov. 2013, TTCAL cycle 9, 12 dpo
2. Probably tomorrow. Our timing was good, but I'm not getting my hopes up, because why would I after all this time. Moving into testing after this cycle.
3. Two pregnancy announcements from close friends this week that have both lapped me now. I'm angry and frustrated and scared shitless about finally doing the testing.
4. No, I dreamed about it a bit when we first started but I can't get excited about something when the disappointment just continues. Sorry to be such a downer.

[Mushe]

Bahahahaha, I just (inadvertently, of course) dumped my cup of pee on my bathroom counter. You know you're TTC when you do that, and your first thought is to think, blast it! Can't do my OPK.

[mrsbunny]

1. Where are you in your journey?
TTC #1 since Jan '14. One loss. Cycle 14, CD 5. Just finished one of the worst periods ever, ugh.


2. Testing this week?
Nope.


3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed?
Welp, still here! Looks like June wasn't our month after all. Got a call from one of the nurses about my test results. She left a message to call her back. I was on hold for a half hour, hung up, and then called back. Total time was 40 mins only to have the receptionist say that she'd leave a message for the nurse to call me back! Agh!

Anyway, most of my tests looked okay. Vitamin D was a bit low, so they're putting me on a supplement. 50,000 units/week for 8 weeks, and then down to 2,000/day after that. 


4. Do you have a dream nursery theme already picked out?
I LOVE owl-themed baby items. And those forest friends things. I used to work in a pregnancy center and DH and I frequented baby stores (especially when pregnant) so I have a pretty good idea in mind. I'm actually currently sitting in the room that would be the nursery. Even though it's currently used as the computer room, we still refer to it as the "baby room" since we first looked at this place when I was pregnant and that was this room's intended purpose. About a year and a half out and it's still not used for that purpose.

[mpc]

1. Cycle 12, CD 3 TTC#2

2. nope

3.I had an appt with my OB yesterday and I'm feeling a lot better. I was in a rough place. It still sucks, but I haven't cried yet today so I'll take that as a win.

4. No plans. We will be moved into our new house before any hypothetical baby is born, which is kind of crazy to me. They haven't even cleared the land yet!

[callmehales]

1. Where are you in your journey?
TTC #1 since January 2014


2. Testing this week?
no, but i probably should call my RE now that it's july and we're planning on cycling for IVF aug/sept


3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed?
um, i got an invite in the mail for my sister's shower. so that will be the absolute opposite of fun.


4. Do you have a dream nursery theme already picked out?
 yup. it's mostly primary colors with patterns, not a lot of "baby" stuff because i loathe pastels and baby winnie the pooh and everything matchy-matchy.  i want an alphabet wall and a shit-ton of books.  oh, and the vintage jenny lind crib that was mine when i was a baby.  i flat-out told my mother i'd have a hard time speaking to her for a LONG time if she gave it to my sister.

[thom]

Jun 30, 2015 20:28:25 GMT -5 Mushe said:

Bahahahaha, I just (inadvertently, of course) dumped my cup of pee on my bathroom counter. You know you're TTC when you do that, and your first thought is to think, blast it! Can't do my OPK.

Boo! Hydrate well today and hopefully you can try again soon?

[thom]

1. Where are you in your journey? Cycle 4, CD 19

2. Testing this week? Nope

3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed? FF thinks I may have actually O'ed, but I'm not holding my breath. Usually when my temp is up for a few days it crashes soon after.

4. Do you have a dream nursery theme already picked out? Not even thinking this far ahead yet, but probably something with animals of some kind. If/when I get preg I'd like to stay team green, so it would not be pink or blue.

[Mushe]

Jul 1, 2015 13:30:41 GMT -5 thom said:

Jun 30, 2015 20:28:25 GMT -5 Mushe said:

Bahahahaha, I just (inadvertently, of course) dumped my cup of pee on my bathroom counter. You know you're TTC when you do that, and your first thought is to think, blast it! Can't do my OPK.

Boo! Hydrate well today and hopefully you can try again soon?

Yes! I tried again later last night, but it was too diluted. Got my smiley this morning, though!

[SKP82]

1. Where are you in your journey?
TTC #2 since December 2014.

2. Testing this week?
No. We didn't try this cycle due to a CP last cycle.

3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed?
I have my first RE appointment next week and am strangely looking forward to it. I hope to get some answers on the recurrent losses.

4. Do you have a dream nursery theme already picked out?
I made my dream nursery with DD. With our next kiddo, we will probably move her to another room and let the baby have the nursery.

[ouokie]

1. Where are you in your journey? TTC#2 since Oct '12, 3 losses, CD6

2. Testing this week? Nope

3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed? I got my thyroid results back and my levels haven't gone up anymore so the medication is working. I was worried that I was going to have to see a specialist. I also have had 3 cousins that had thyroid cancer so I was really nervous.

4. Do you have a dream nursery theme already picked out? We have talked about a little. If we do have a boy DH would like to do either a vintage superhero theme or Star Wars. If it's a girl in going with a shabby chic theme. Who knows though I'm sure by that time there will be a lot of different ideas out there.

[macmars45]

1. TTC #1 since August 2014 CD29

2. Only if AF doesn't show her ugly face.

3. Ugh. So close to a year of trying and nothing.

4. Not really. I'll probably ask my MIL to paint some pictures for us (she's a talented artist).

[prettyinpink]

1. Where are you in your journey? TTC since March 2015 Cycle 4 CD5

2. Testing this week? Nope.

3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed? I want DH to be done with training so we can actively be trying. Right now its like I'm charting but he's never home at the right times.

4. Do you have a dream nursery theme already picked out? Yes, at least a boy one. Airplanes and navy. Girl is more just vintage colors ect no set ideas.

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[ratherbepaddling]

1. Where are you in your journey? TTC since March 2014, currently 2nd cycle of clomid with an RE, PCOS

2. Testing this week? I might test Sunday that would be 12 DPO

3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed? Not feeling super hopeful this cycle. I had one follicle that was 27mm at my monitoring appointment. Everything I've read online said that's too big to have a viable egg. BOO!

4. Do you have a dream nursery theme already picked out? I used to secretly pin a ton of ideas, but gave that up a while ago. It was bumming me out too much.

[oneslybookworm]

1. TTC #1. Cycle 30, CD10

2. Nope, we are taking the summer off from any sort of testing/treatments/etc. I don't even plan to use OPKs. The only thing I'm going to do is record AF in FF.

3. Just trying to relax for the summer before IVF in the fall. I've had a few surprise pregnancy announcements this past week and I'm feeling defeated. I'm looking forward to leaving for DC for the holiday, so I can just relax and hang out in my favorite city.

4. DH really likes Dr. Seuss, and I like travel themes. I really want light grey walls with Navy and Turquoise, then we'll accent with either orange or fuchsia depending on the sex. No real settled plans though...just colors I like.