1. Where are you in your journey? TTC since January 2015. I loss cd 28
2. Testing this week? BFN two days ago so I'm not hopeful. I'll test again on Friday if AF isn't here by then.
3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed? I'm bummed. If this cycle worked my edd would have been April 16, 2016. I found out about my miscarriage on April 16 of this year. It would have been nice to come full circle in one year.
4. What is your favorite way to relax when life is just too much to handle? Sit on my patio and listen to an audiobook. Or snuggle with my cat.
2. Kinda! OPK. I'm super excited because I got a positive OPK this morning. My goal this month was to track better and figure out if I am even ovulating (not sure I did last month) so I was happy to see that I am, sometimes.
3. Not yet.
4. Snuggling up in our basement with a blanket and stupid TV. Sometimes beer.
1. Where are you in your journey? TTC since Oct '12, 3 losses, CD10
2. Testing this week? Starting OPKs
3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed? Today is my due date for my last pregnancy. And of course I get on facebook and an old HS friend had their baby yesterday. We have decided that we are going to take a break from meds for a couple of cycles. I'm still charting and taking OPKs, but after 4 rounds of Clomid and Met we think taking a step away might be good for us.
4. What is your favorite way to relax when life is just too much to handle? Netflix. I have an obsession with BBC miniseries so I usually watch a couple of shows in bed and eat chocolate. Really helps chill me out.
Post by sometimesrunner on Aug 4, 2015 10:20:48 GMT -5
1. Where are you in your journey? TTC #2, Round 2. Last August we TTC, got PG right away, M/C after hearing the heartbeat, and then all hell broke loose with jobs and family. We're now officially TTC again! (well, actually last month, but H was OOT during the crucial week)
2. Testing this week? Nope, I'm on CD3. There's a chance I'll be ovulating when we're in Napa a week from Friday.
3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed? Ugh...I get so sad thinking about how far apart M will be from his future sibling. At a minimum they will be 4 years apart.
4. What is your favorite way to relax when life is just too much to handle? I've also started yoga and barre and the endorphins from working out are amazing. They give me the boost I need when I'm down.
Hugs, ouokie I've definitely hidden a few friends on FB lately.
Post by callmehales on Aug 4, 2015 11:06:08 GMT -5
1. Where are you in your journey? TTC #1 since jan 2014, getting ready for IVF #1
2. Testing this week? had to get blood drawn yesterday at the RE, and i go in for my mock transfer tomorrow
3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed? i'm kind of freaking out about IVF, but trying to be positive!
4. What is your favorite way to relax when life is just too much to handle? shopping!! not necessarily even buying anything, i just like wandering around target or the mall, looking at everything, trying stuff on, and just being alone.
1. Where are you in your journey? TTC for 6 months, only cycle 4 though. Day 53. Womp.
2. Testing this week? I've been testing about once/week since cycle day 30. I have my annual exam in a week, so I'll probably test right before the appointment if I don't get AF.
3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed? Just trying to stay chill. Each cycle has been longer than the one before, but I really hoped I wouldn't get past day 50.
4. What is your favorite way to relax when life is just too much to handle? Run. Pet my dogs. Pray. Sometimes talk it through with my H.
3. Met with my RE yesterday to discuss next step after unsuccessful FET #1. Starting out on a higher dose of estrogen injections, DH and I both started antibiotics and I started baby aspirin. I also got a referral for an acupuncturist. Just waiting on AF to start so that we can get going.
4. Snuggled in bed with my pups watching TV. I've been doing a lot of that lately.
Post by oneslybookworm on Aug 4, 2015 12:16:41 GMT -5
1. Where are you in your journey? - Cycle 31, CD20. TTC #1 and moving on to IVF in October.
2. Testing this week? - Nope. Just had our IVF consult with our RE, and will go in for bloodwork once I start my next cycle (probably next week). We took the summer off from all treatments, testing, charting, etc.
3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed? - Scared about IVF, but ready to get the show on the road!
4. What is your favorite way to relax when life is just too much to handle? - Crochet and "Bones" on Netflix, while sitting on the couch drinking wine. Pretty much perfection.
Adjusting to my new life...low sodium diet. It is REALLY tough and makes eating out almost impossible. And the stuff I can cook at home, my DH does NOT want. So now we are cooking separate things which is rough.
4. What is your favorite way to relax when life is just too much to handle?
Shopping or running :-) Just started running again after the biopsy last night.
1. Where are you in your journey? Cycle 12, CD37, 11 DPO
2. Testing this week? BFN this morning
3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed? I am so sad.
4. What is your favorite way to relax when life is just too much to handle? bag of Ruffles, laying on the couch, watching TV
So many hugs. Was this a clomid cycle? Also, you're not out yet!
no meds this month, although I did start metformin. I do Clomid again next month, a bigger dose than last time. I know I shouldn't be sad yet, but that's what I get for testing early, lol. If I had waited to test then I would be driving myself nuts wondering. I usually have a 12 day LP so I should know for sure in the next day or two. It just feels like... why would I expect it to happen this time when it hasn't happened all the times before.
I was excited to read about your temp still being up today! you're not out yet either!
3. I hope this isn't insensitive for this board, but I'm pretty sad to be on cycle 3. We were extraordinarily lucky and concieved DD on cycle 1. I Know we were lucky, and that it can take time, and be patient, etc. I'm trying to suck it up. But we had really good timing last month, so why no success? To compound it, DD (2.5 years old) keeps asking for a baby sister or a baby brother. She told me this morning that we should go to Target and buy one.
4. I like to bury my head on a book when I'm stressed. But, instead is usually address whatever has me stressed by working a lot. And exercise. I love bike riding!
1. Where are you in your journey? TTC #2 since 3/2014, 7dpo on a treatment break due to a cyst and then bad timing.
2. Testing this week? Plan to test Friday (10dpo) if no period. Last cycle was a crazy 8 day LP
3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed? I'm in a good place with whatever life decides to give me
4. What is your favorite way to relax when life is just too much to handle? 1) running 2) wine. Not gonna lie, giving up #2 if I get pregnant isn't going to be fun!
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.
3. I hope this isn't insensitive for this board, but I'm pretty sad to be on cycle 3. We were extraordinarily lucky and concieved DD on cycle 1. I Know we were lucky, and that it can take time, and be patient, etc. I'm trying to suck it up. But we had really good timing last month, so why no success? To compound it, DD (2.5 years old) keeps asking for a baby sister or a baby brother. She told me this morning that we should go to Target and buy one.
4. I like to bury my head on a book when I'm stressed. But, instead is usually address whatever has me stressed by working a lot. And exercise. I love bike riding!
Looks like we're cycle twins. Maybe this will be it for us.
Mushe -- I'm happy for your answer to number 3. I hope it's a good peace for you, and I hope for whatever the best truly is. I forgot to mention I also love some wine.
Post by HoneySpider on Aug 4, 2015 22:34:20 GMT -5
1. Where are you in your journey? TTC #1 since Jan 2012, 2 losses
2. Testing this week? Nope
3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed? Still waiting for 1st post-m/c period. My updates are so boring.
4. What is your favorite way to relax when life is just too much to handle? Listen to music and go for a walk. Of if I'm being lazy (which I usually am) then watching tv, often with snacks
1. TTCAL cycle 11 CD 4, TTC since Nov. '13 2. Nope 3. First appt. scheduled with RE on Thursday, and pelvic ultrasound scheduled with OB Friday. CD 3 and 21 testing all came back normal. I'm so ready to move forward and try something else. 4. Sitting on our deck outside, glass of wine, cuddles with my puppy. And shopping. Retail therapy!
@idaholakelady it does suck not to be successful on the first try but you were exceedingly lucky last time so do not compare this time you will only drive yourself mad! It's tough but try to think of it scientifically, there is about a 20% chance if everything was perfect in a cycle that you will get pregnant, which is why most couples conceive within 6 months of trying. So it's nothing you did or didn't do its science. I know that's not very comforting most of the time but hopefully you realize how out of your control this whole thing is!
Thoughts and hugs to everyone taking the next step or waiting to test! my computer has eaten 2 posts with tags, so I give up haha
1. TTC #1 since Jan 2014, CD 30, 13DPO
2. No. 2 days of low temps, but no AF yet. BFN 2 days ago. Just waiting now.
3. I had an ultrasound CD16 to check follicles, lining and check for fibroids/polyps/lesions that might be causing mid-cycle spotting. They found a 2cm polyp. I will be having surgery Aug 18, so we are out this next cycle. And I am feeling super resentful to my doctor who did not pursue an ultrasound or other tests when my mid-cycle spotting did not respond to progesterone. Now that I have seen another doctor in the practice, I feel like she really isn't very proactive in testing or getting answers, she just jumps to meds. I know I am projecting a lot in the way I am feeling, but I wonder if this polyp was there when I had laparoscopy in January but it wasn't seen because I was on my period and it was hidden.
4. Reading, walking my dog, drink beer & watch a movie or tv are usually my ways to wind down and/or escape life for a few.
Post by ratherbepaddling on Aug 6, 2015 8:59:58 GMT -5
1. Where are you in your journey? TTC since 2014. 3rd cycle 100 mg clomid. Two week wait.
2. Testing this week? I brought some cheapies with me to test before drinking since I'm on vacay in Savannah.
3. Thoughts, feelings, hair pats needed? Feeling pretty hopeless this cycle bc my RE said my lining was thin at my midcycle. We move on to IUI next cycle so I'm trying to stay positive about that.
4. What is your favorite way to relax when life is just too much to handle? A hot yoga class for sure!
I am sorry I have been MIA, but I am going to bury this in here...I am about 7 weeks along. I am thankful for the blessing and also very anxious. Fingers crossed all goes well.
Thank you ladies for your support over the past almost year. I appreciate each and every one of you and hope that you all join me soon.
PDQ as I will probably lay low about this for some time to come.