Christmas aftermath

[ilovecandy]

How is everyone doing? We are back home again.

There was of course some family issues and we actually added to our family this week. We took in my 17 year old niece. Almost everyone has agreed this is the best for all involved but the issues leading up to it were not fun.

Other than that is was great to reconnect with my family in person. I am so so happy to be home. Anyone do anything exciting or get anything exciting?

Also hugs for all those who need them after dealing with family members.

[G22]

I hope the transition with your niece goes as smoothly as possible for you all ilovecandy!

We had my ILs and my parents to our house for Christmas. In the last 6 days, we visited the urgent once and the ER twice. I have a nasty cold/double ear infection, my H has a chest cold/cough/double ear infection, and my SIL potentially has the flu. And I've now lysoled my house since she left today and praying no one else gets sick!

Outside of all that, Christmas was lovely with our families.


In other news, I'm expecting my period any day and will start BCP in prep for our FET when that happens. Ready to just get the ball rolling on this.

[seeyalater52]

Wow ilovecandy, I hope all goes smoothly as your niece gets settled in and this is good for all involved.



@g22 omg I hope you feel better soon! That sounds miserable.

I’m still recovering emotionally from the holidays, which were just so tough this year. It doesn’t help that I have my period and feel like crap. I’ve been drinking too much booze and eating too much junk so I’m preparing to buckle back down with better eating and exercise before our next FET in February.

I found out today that my biopsy for regular pathology (endometritis and inflammation) came back normal. Yet more normal test results and my mixed feelings about not having any answers. Should get the ERA results back in the next few weeks and that’s the last test so if it comes back receptive we are basically just doing another FET with no major changes, which I hate.

[chocolatepie]

ilovecandy you're wonderful to take her in, though I am sorry the circumstances leading to it was so difficult. I hope she transitions well to living with you.

G22 I think we may be on the same "schedule" - but are you prepping for a FET or egg retrieval and FET? I am due to start BC on Jan 1 (assuming my period arrives by then). This is all new to us; tentatively planned egg retrieval for early Feb and then doing a FET ~6 weeks later.

seeyalater52 I was hoping you might get answers (that came with an easy fix) I'm sorry. 

Christmas was super low-key for us since we aren't near family. I was mostly excited for it to come and go because I'm anxious to get going on the IVF front and that happens soon! Have our consult next week!

[G22]

seeyalater52 I'll be doing a FET in Feb as well, so looks like we'll be cycle buddies. Be kind to yourself, you've been through alot and around the holidays to boot. ((Hugs))

chocolatepie I'll be doing just a FET. We have 2 frozen embryos from an IVF we did a few years ago. Planning for a late Feb FET at this point if all goes smoothly.

[ilovecandy]

Dec 27, 2018 21:46:21 GMT -5 G22 said:

I hope the transition with your niece goes as smoothly as possible for you all ilovecandy!

We had my ILs and my parents to our house for Christmas. In the last 6 days, we visited the urgent once and the ER twice. I have a nasty cold/double ear infection, my H has a chest cold/cough/double ear infection, and my SIL potentially has the flu. And I've now lysoled my house since she left today and praying no one else gets sick!

Outside of all that, Christmas was lovely with our families.


In other news, I'm expecting my period any day and will start BCP in prep for our FET when that happens. Ready to just get the ball rolling on this.

I hope all are recovering h and I caught a nasty cold and my mom got shingles while we were there. So I feel you on the sickness.

[ilovecandy]

Dec 27, 2018 22:28:47 GMT -5 seeyalater52 said:

Wow ilovecandy, I hope all goes smoothly as your niece gets settled in and this is good for all involved.



@g22 omg I hope you feel better soon! That sounds miserable.

I’m still recovering emotionally from the holidays, which were just so tough this year. It doesn’t help that I have my period and feel like crap. I’ve been drinking too much booze and eating too much junk so I’m preparing to buckle back down with better eating and exercise before our next FET in February.

I found out today that my biopsy for regular pathology (endometritis and inflammation) came back normal. Yet more normal test results and my mixed feelings about not having any answers. Should get the ERA results back in the next few weeks and that’s the last test so if it comes back receptive we are basically just doing another FET with no major changes, which I hate.

I feel you on the eating. I was unexplained for a really long time and it is hard to not have any answers. Hugs.

[starryfish]

We all ended up with a stomach bug Christmas night. It was awful.

Trigger warning below:
My third iui ended in a chemical pregnancy. Waiting for the third bloodwork and for the levels to drop to zero. This sounds horrible but almost wish it was negative to begin with.

[seeyalater52]

Dec 30, 2018 11:24:19 GMT -5 starryfish said:

We all ended up with a stomach bug Christmas night. It was awful.

Trigger warning below:
My third iui ended in a chemical pregnancy. Waiting for the third bloodwork and for the levels to drop to zero. This sounds horrible but almost wish it was negative to begin with.

I’m so sorry starry. I don’t think it’s horrible to wish that at all. In addition to all the emotions in that situation it also sucks that there is an additional wait to get to zero. Once they drop are you still on track to start the IVF trial?

[starryfish]

Dec 30, 2018 11:49:54 GMT -5 seeyalater52 said:

Dec 30, 2018 11:24:19 GMT -5 starryfish said:

We all ended up with a stomach bug Christmas night. It was awful.

Trigger warning below:
My third iui ended in a chemical pregnancy. Waiting for the third bloodwork and for the levels to drop to zero. This sounds horrible but almost wish it was negative to begin with.

I’m so sorry starry. I don’t think it’s horrible to wish that at all. In addition to all the emotions in that situation it also sucks that there is an additional wait to get to zero. Once they drop are you still on track to start the IVF trial?

Yes we should still be good for the trial, I don’t think we would start until February? Thank you for remembering me and thinking of me.

[seeyalater52]

Dec 30, 2018 12:22:46 GMT -5 starryfish said:

Dec 30, 2018 11:49:54 GMT -5 seeyalater52 said:

I’m so sorry starry. I don’t think it’s horrible to wish that at all. In addition to all the emotions in that situation it also sucks that there is an additional wait to get to zero. Once they drop are you still on track to start the IVF trial?

Yes we should still be good for the trial, I don’t think we would start until February? Thank you for remembering me and thinking of me.

I’m so glad you have a next step planned. For me that always helped me to cope better so I hope it can give you some peace too.

[G22]

Dec 30, 2018 11:24:19 GMT -5 starryfish said:

We all ended up with a stomach bug Christmas night. It was awful.

Trigger warning below:
My third iui ended in a chemical pregnancy. Waiting for the third bloodwork and for the levels to drop to zero. This sounds horrible but almost wish it was negative to begin with.

I'm so sorry. I dont think that's horrible to think, sending many hugs your way!

[landmermaid]

I'm so sorry starryfish 😞 I would totally feel the same way.

[ilovecandy]

Dec 30, 2018 11:24:19 GMT -5 starryfish said:

We all ended up with a stomach bug Christmas night. It was awful.

Trigger warning below:
My third iui ended in a chemical pregnancy. Waiting for the third bloodwork and for the levels to drop to zero. This sounds horrible but almost wish it was negative to begin with.

That sucks you were sick I hope you are feeling better. And also not horrible. I would likely feel the same.

[stellelinds25]

My Christmas was...different. My dad passed away somewhat unexpectedly on 12/21 (he had cancer, but he went much faster than anyone expected). So our holiday was difficult, but a true testament of families coming together when things are tough.

To everyone who needs some hugs and love because of the rough holiday, sending it all out!

[seeyalater52]

Jan 2, 2019 8:53:31 GMT -5 stellelinds25 said:

My Christmas was...different. My dad passed away somewhat unexpectedly on 12/21 (he had cancer, but he went much faster than anyone expected). So our holiday was difficult, but a true testament of families coming together when things are tough.

To everyone who needs some hugs and love because of the rough holiday, sending it all out!

I’m so sorry for your loss. That’s a rough way to spend the holidays but I’m glad your family was able to come together in support.

[G22]

Jan 2, 2019 8:53:31 GMT -5 stellelinds25 said:

My Christmas was...different. My dad passed away somewhat unexpectedly on 12/21 (he had cancer, but he went much faster than anyone expected). So our holiday was difficult, but a true testament of families coming together when things are tough.

To everyone who needs some hugs and love because of the rough holiday, sending it all out!

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad your family was able to stick together and support each through this tough time. ((hugs))

[chocolatepie]

stellelinds25 I am so sorry for your loss.