Journey to Conception - Week of December15-December21 [Archive] - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

JaylasMommy

12-14-2008, 07:01 PM

TTC is not always an easy journey. And, many times, people facing this journey do not receive the love and support they need to go through it. Now, we have a special place of our own where we can share our frustrations, laughs, and sadness without holding back.

Please, feel free to take a few minutes to introduce yourselves either for the first time, or again.

Please, read the sticky posted in this forum before posting in this thread. I think that sticky has some great guidelines to posting in this board.
Also, please refrain from talking about children, as this is a sensitive topic here. We are all here for the same reason, and have to remember each other's feelings through this tough time.

Name: Ariana
Cycle Info: CD37
Fertility Procedures: none medical right now. Problems are lack of ovulation, TTC w/one fallopian tube. Ectopic pregnany. Using Moon next cycle. Clomid if not pg by Jan. (maybe)

Name: Jaylasmommy/Ashley
TTC Info: TTC#2 since July 2007 CD- Who Knows...
Fertility Procedures: None so far, still trying an herbal approach. Vitex, B-6, Folic Acid, Multi-vitamin, Calcium [I have a hard time getting enough calcium] Thinking of stronger herbs for my PCOS. YUCK.

Name:McMomma3/Charlotte
Cycle info: cd#11 waiting to o
Ds Jim 4-23-94,m/c at 8 weeks--May'04,Dd Sarah 6-07-05,Dd Megan Grace(Gracie)born to heaven on 6-5-07 in my 18th week due to NTD Anencephaly,and recent m/c on 11-13-08 in my 6th week(suspect my baby died in my 5th week when the spotting began.)TTC seems like forever--no birth control used in our whole 18.5 yrs.marriage.
Fertility proceedures---Definitly have insulin resistant PCOS(dx 2004),low thyrod(dx 2004),type 2 diabetes(dx 12-2000).On 2,000 mg Metformin,30 mg Actos,150 mcg Synthroid,Humulin insulin at bedtime,prenatals,an Rx folic acid(4 gram a day),daily baby aspirin,omega 3's,B complex,Vit C.,Vit E,Zinc and natural supplements for PCOS/ovulation--d-Pinitol 600,NAC,Inositol 5, and cinnamon.Starting natural progesterone cream from ovulation--to the end of the 2 ww or end of first trimester if pregnant.

Name:Crystalannski/Crystal
Cycle Info: 6/8 DPO
Fertility Procedures: No procedures for me but DH had a vasectomy reversal 6/07. I have slightly longer irregular cycles and borderline hormones. I took fertilaid and drank fertilitea for a few months, along with exercising and saw a positive change in both my cycle length and ...umm... 'quality' but have decided to move on to Clomid (along with estrogen and progesterone) this cycle.

Name: Averysmom/ Delana
TTC Info: TTC#3 since Aug. 07. M/C in Nov. 07 PCOS DX in July 08. I'm on Cd23
Fertility Procedures: Taking natural supplements, B-complex, fish oils, vitex, D-pinitol 600, prenatal.

Name: CalebsMom/ Erin
Cycle Info: CD 5.
Fertility Procedures: I've been diagnosed with insulin resistant PCOS. My testosterone levels and thyroid levels are normal. I had a "perfect" HSG. We started TTC June 2006. I've done Metformin since April 2007 (1500 mg per day). I also did 3 months of 50 mg Clomid, 1 month 100 mg clomid, 1 month 150 mg clomid. I responded well, but did not get pg, obviously. Currently, I'm taking vitex, cinnamon, metformin, alpha liponic acid (green tea), b complex, multi-vitamin, and baby asprin. We do have a 2 1/2 year old little boy conceived with no help.

Name: Jenny Beth/ Jenny
TTC Info: 16th month of TTC #1. Waiting to O.
Fertility Procedures:] All my blood tests done- checked out good. DH needs to go get his SA done during my 2WW. Once that's done, I'll go back to the RE to move onto IUI or IVF (depending on outcome of SA).[COLOR]

Name: KTMelody/Katie
TTC Info: We are TTC #6. I have PCOS. Used 2 clomid rounds to get preg with #2. We have now been trying for 13 cycles and have had 2 m/c and a chemical. We will be trying one more cycle before going on clomid again. I have had short LPs in the past, but I am averaging about 10 days now.
Fertility Procedures: None yet. We will be using clomid after our January cycle if we cant get pregnant on our own again.

Name:Katina128/Katina
TTC Info: TTC 17 months for #3
Fertility Procedures: 7 failed rounds of clomid, 5 failed rounds of Femara, now doing Femara + Clomid +trigger and IUI, laparoscopy in January 09

Name: MyPreciousBabies/Kirsten
Cycle Info: 2ww, 12 dpo, CD25
Fertility Procedures:Just testing for FSH, LH Thyroid (i think on those letters Trying to get in to the doc's on the 25th when i take the kids for the well child visit's to talk about Progesterone during the 2ww.

Name: Lanie
TTC Info: TTC since Dec 2007
Fertility Procedures: Gave up Hoping good old fashioned lovin will get me somewhere
Color: Blue

Name: Laura
TTC Info: 2WW
TTC since March 2007 - cycle 19 started 11/15/08
Fertility Procedures: Semen analysis - perfect!! HSG - perfect!! PCOS blood test - positive for PCOS. We did Femara (unmonitored) for 6 cycles. We are now doing Femara, Trigger shot, and TI (timed intercourse) for 3 cycles.

Name: Maggie
cycle info: ttc cycle 63 cd 10
fertility procedures: technically none.

Name: MrsDrums/Megan
TTC Info: 2nd cycle of really trying, haven't been on BCP for 2 years
Fertility Procedures: Green Tea and Timed Intercourse
Color you want your post in: Pink!!!

Name: Melissa
age- 25, dh-28, ds-2.5, baby- 17 weeks
history: Missed m/c at 12 weeks (lo only made it to 9) May 05, m/c at 6 weeks Aug 08, ds June 06, m/c at 6 weeks May 07, m/c at 7.5 weeks July 07, m/c at 6 weeks Jan 08, expecting in April 09 (used clomid and IUI to boost chances and promote healthy ovulation)

Name:MamaRatliff/Nicole
Cycle Info: cd 7
Fertility Procedures: Hysteroscopy Dec 4'th, recurring m/c blood work to be done next week, already on ba, folic acid, b6, b12, trying soy this cycle, and the recurring m/c bloodwork is mostly in. Found out that I have factor V and now I'm waiting to see a hematologist, and an RE.

Name:Peanutbuttersmommy/Robyn
Cycle Info: CD 3 (11/16), TTC #2 since Sept. 2007, 1 m/c @ 9 wks. (3/2008), 1 chemical pg. (11/2008)
Fertility Procedures: none from a Dr.'s perspective, but I am taking Vitex and b6 and using progesterone cream post-O. Hoping for a specialist referral in Jan. 2009.

Name: Roses/Rose
Cycle Info: CD 3
Fertility Procedures: None

Name:StaceyS/Stacey
Cycle Info: Honestly, I have no idea...could be 7dpo, or could still be waiting to O...it's always a mystery with me.
Fertility Procedures: No medical procedures whatsoever. I take geritol complete, vit E, EPO (af to O), & baby aspirin. I also did soy isoflavones this cycle for the 1st time cd's 3-7. DH is currently taking a multi-vitamin, fish oil, vit e, vit c (smoker), and aspirirn (not ttc related).

TTC Graduates :goodvibes: :preggo: :cheerleader3:

Name:Kristinc/Kristin
Cycle Info: Prepping for IVF#2, TTC#1 Egg Transfer 12/9 of 3 embryos BETA 12/17 & 12/19
Fertility Procedures:everything under the sun....b/w, US, genetic testing, HSG, DH ddx-CBAVD d/t carrying the CF gene, My ddx-high FSH/poor responder/poor egg quality

Name: MsMamabear/Melissa or Meli
TTC Info: TTC since June of '08, Chemical in November.
Fertility Procedures: None as of yet, will be going to the dr early next year for tests if no BFP before then.

Name: Julie Beth/Julie
TTC Info: TTC 1 year
Fertility Procedures: Clomid, charting BBT, tracking CM and CP.
Conceived: 1st round Clomid, 100 mg CD 5-9
Due Date: Aug 5th, 2009

Name: SMBlake/ Melissa
TTC info:
Fertility procedures:
Conceived:
Due Date: April 2009

Ok ladies, please post updates in your posts!... I will TRY to remember them!

crystalannski

12-15-2008, 05:52 AM

Morning everyone! Thanks for posting a new thread Ashley :goodvibes: Here is my update...

Name:Crystalannski/Crystal
Cycle Info: I'm either 7 DPO or 5 DPO it keeps changing:rolleyes2: I finished my first round of Clomid and Estrogen and I'm taking progesterone now :yuck:
Fertility Procedures: No procedures for me but DH had a vasectomy reversal 6/07. I have slightly longer irregular cycles and borderline hormones. I took fertilaid and drank fertilitea for a few months, along with exercising and saw a positive change in both my cycle length and ...umm... 'quality' but have decided to move on to Clomid (along with estrogen and progesterone) this cycle.

So I got a big spike in my temp today. I'm not feeling so great this morning and the heat was blasting on me when I took it, so who knows. Anyway if anyone wants to take a peek at my chart I'm looking for opinions :mrgreen: what day do you think I O'd on?

I hope everyone had a great weekend :goodvibes:

CalebsMome

12-15-2008, 05:55 AM

Name: CalebsMome/ Erin

Cycle Info: CD 4 We are doing another round of Clomid this month and maybe a trigger shot! If not pg this month, we will move to minimal stimulation protocol.
Fertility Procedures: I've been diagnosed with insulin resistant PCOS. My testosterone levels and thyroid levels are normal. I had a "perfect" HSG. We started TTC June 2006. I've done Metformin since April 2007 (1500 mg per day). I also did 3 months of 50 mg Clomid, 1 month 100 mg clomid, 1 month 150 mg clomid. I responded well, but did not get pg, obviously. Currently, I'm taking vitex, cinnamon, metformin, alpha liponic acid (green tea), b complex, multi-vitamin, and baby asprin. We do have a 2 1/2 year old little boy conceived naturally.

jenniferjunniper

12-15-2008, 05:59 AM

Hi I introducted about a month ago, but I will do it again:).
My name is Jenn, I have been married to DH for 10 years, and have 3 LO.
N 8/10/02,A10/20/04, N 12/17/07.
I have PCOS and was dx. 9 years ago. My dh and I do become pregnant it just takes a long time. I just started my first PP AF, on WEd. so I am anxious to give this a go. I take 2000mg of Metformin. I check my CM, but do not temp. I am very excited to get started in this forum. THanks so much, Jenn

crystalannski

12-15-2008, 06:15 AM

Erin ~ I'm so excited for you! I hope this is your cycle!

Welcome Jenn, nice to have you!

averysmom

12-15-2008, 06:36 AM

Welcome Jenn!!

Crystal- I think you O'ed on cd14 or cd 16. I'm not an expert. Your chart looks pretty good. Hang in there!

AFM: I have no idea what's going on. I had a pretty big temp jump this am. I really think I O'ed on cd12, but I could be wrong. If I'm right that makes me 11dpo. I'm feeling bloated.

Ashley-thanks for starting the new list this week. Update: I'm on cd22.Thank you sweetie!!

PeanutButter'sMommy

12-15-2008, 07:21 AM

CalebsMome

12-15-2008, 07:26 AM

Erin ~ I'm so excited for you! I hope this is your cycle!

Welcome Jenn, nice to have you!

Thank you! I hope this is the last two week wait you have! It's been 6 months, so I think I blocked out side effects, but I was really dizzy and nauseous after I took it last night. I don't remember that before when I took it. Maybe that means it's working better this time. :goodvibes: Because if I have to take an intramuscular shot, someone is going to have to seriously come hold my hand. To pass the time away, I'm ordering some fabric to put with what I already have to make a stash of newborn and small diapers for yet to be conceived child or children. :giggle2: I already have a lot of the stuff but just need some more inner fabric and velcro. I ordered 20 yards of orange touch tape for some stupid reason a year and a half ago. :yuck: I finally gave it to my mother in law for her classroom game board. She was thrilled. I am ordering white touch tape this time. :giggle2: I'll post pics when I'm done. I'm also making DS some boxers because he is potty training SO well. He went to day without being prompted. He's getting so big, and he was just beaming from ear to ear. :lostit:

StaceyS

12-15-2008, 07:36 AM

Good morning girls!

My temp shot up today and I woke up sweating. I always get night sweats post-O. I am guessing O would have been yesterday although I had NO signs of it. MY cp was weird and so was cm. I did have a tiny bit of questionable ewcm in the morning but by evening it was def sticky/creamy at best.
I've decided not to test this cycle, I think. I am just too dang frustrated with it all and want to enjoy Christmas with my family without having all my ttc issues disrupt that.

Ash, you can put me at 1dpo as of today

CalebsMome

12-15-2008, 07:42 AM

Hi ladies. Ugh well I've been staying off the boards since TTC is really getting to me lately. I'm just so tired of the disappointment, and wouldn't you know it but I believe AF showed up this morning. :( I am seriously considering TAB and starting up an exercise regimen (been very lazy for WAY too long and still have a good 20 lbs. to lose to get back to pre-pg. weight, I'm not super overweight but I definitely have some good "padding" LOL). I just can't handle the monthly rollercoaster anymore. We had really really great timing this month and I did all those new supplements and such and it just sucks that it didn't work :(. Oh well. Plus I found out like 2 more friends/colleagues are pregnant this weekend. Great.

Sorry for my :raincloud:. :(

It's okay mama! Want me to join you under your rain cloud? :hugs: We took a 6 month break from June until now. Everyone knew we were seeing an RE, etc. and it was just to much. This time, we aren't telling anyone. I just don't have the energy. With our job, it's easy to keep it under wraps. I lost 25 lbs during my break, now if I can just lose about 30 more lbs, I'll be at my pre-pregnancy weight. (could have lost more if I had stopped eating junk and sitting on my butt watching Lifetime movies), but none the less, I think it helped. I am overweight, but 25 lbs makes a big difference. I've always heard that if you get to the weight you last got pregnant at it really increases your chances. Sometimes you just need a break. Your body needs a break sometimes too. :hugs: on finding out new people are pregnant.

Kristin: How are those embies baking? Didn't you buy a sonogram machine yet? :goodvibes:

Ashley: I SO feel ya on the celebrities! I was SO mad when I found out that Brad and Angelina had just done IVF because they didn't want to wait to TTC naturally. I wanted to punch them in the face and tell them that was for slapping women in the face who truly do have fertility problems. I wonder how many women had to wait for their IVF because Brad and Angelina were cycling? I dunno, makes me mad. Oh, and my mom doesn't like us doing fertility treatments either. She thinks I'll get breast cancer or ovarian cancer from it and die. Her mom died from breast and lung cancer but she also smoked every day all day for most of her life. I mean ya know. I don't consider that to be family history related.

Charlotte: I truly hope this month is your month! You're supposed to be super fertile post partum and after a loss.

Katina: Don't give up the hope yet!

averysmom

12-15-2008, 07:53 AM

crystalannski

12-15-2008, 10:45 AM

Delana ~ I’m no chart expert either but I also think you O’d on CD 12.

Robyn ~ I know how your feeling hun, ttc is so stressful sometimes :hugs: ss about possible af today.

Erin ~ I want to see those pics when the diapers are done! That’s awesome that your ds is doing so well with potty training. Oh how I look forward to those days!

Stacey ~ I’m with you about not testing this cycle, at least I think :blush: I guess we’ll have to wait and see what are temps are doing when we get there. A bfp on Christmas would be great but I think the chance for a bfn on Christmas morning outweighs the excitement for me.

birdseye

12-15-2008, 11:37 AM

Hi Ladies!! :wave:

I have been MIA for awhile, but keeping up. This is quite a journey, is it not??

Here is my updated info:
Name: Laura
TTC Info: waiting to O
TTC since March 2007 - cycle 20 started 12/14/08
Fertility Procedures: Semen analysis - perfect!! HSG - perfect!! PCOS blood test - positive for PCOS. We did Femara (unmonitored) for 6 cycles. We are now doing Femara, Trigger shot, and TI (timed intercourse) for 3 cycles.

AF showed up yesterday. :cry: I am calling my ob office today to talk about my follicle ultrasound and trigger shot. We will be gone out of state when all of that is supposed to happen. Maybe I can just do the femara and hold off on the trigger shot until next cycle.

Does anyone know if I will be stopped if I take the syringe/medication on the plane in a carry-on??

kristinc

12-15-2008, 12:53 PM

hi ladies:-) i only ahve a minute but i wanted to say hello to you all.

robyn- ttc is more than trying, but you have to hang in there. take a break and do some things for yourself like exercising and eatting healthy....it will do you mind & body good. i am thinking about you and sweet taylor and his sibling-to-be:bighug:

So many aunt flos today:cry:

Laura- You can try with meds, just have your RE write a note...they should ahve a form letter that they can give you. And if it doesn't need ice i would maybe check it for less hassle. I carried on shots & meds on ice and i showed them my letter and the lady had to shout in front of everyone "what are you carrying there, what are these shots for?" a little embarrasing, but no worse than the dild* cam, right:-)

oh and i guess you could update my ttc procedures to 6dpt3dpt/9dpo.
no symptoms here today...crampiness yesterday but not a thing today...i am going a little nuts.

McMamma38

12-15-2008, 01:04 PM

Ashley--Please update my cd--I'm on cd#10 today,waiting to o.TIA

:hugs: :hugs: :hugs: Robyn.

I just wanted to say hello to everyone and welcome the new mama!Super busy w/ pre Christmas errands and wrapping gifts.

Nothing to exciting going on--I feel like I'm gearing up to o,well see.

jennybeth

12-15-2008, 03:11 PM

Please change me to this:

Name: Jenny Beth/ Jenny
TTC Info: 16th month of TTC #1. Waiting to O
Fertility Procedures:] All my blood tests done- checked out good. DH needs to go get his SA done. I'm trying Soy Isoflavones this cycle while getting IUI or IVF set up[COLOR]

~mypreciousbabies~

12-15-2008, 03:50 PM

Ok, here is go: my update:
Name: ~mypreciousbabies~/Kirsten
Cycle Info: Month 16, cycle 14 TTC #3 cd2 Last month TTC
Fertility Procedures:Just testing for FSH, LH Thyroid (i think on those letters taking BA, B6, FA, Prenatal vitmains.

Jenn: welcome mama! I have to send you a message in a few :)

Crystal to me it still looks like you o'd CD 17, so that would make you 4dpo. :) hang in there mama.

Char: Hi mama!

Kristin I got my FX for you, 3.5 days to go! (since today is almost over (at least for me)

Laura: sorry about AF mama. She's visiting me too, totally sucks!

Erin Too cute about the boxers! DD was pretty efficent too when she first learned to PT...I will be SOOOO glad when ds is out of diapers! (he's no where near ready, but will tell me AFTER he poops, lol!)

Robyn: Hugs mama. this is my last month of actively TTC, and I am already starting my WL back up. I got on the scale this morning and i have gained almost 20 lbs since january :O :cry: With all of the stress of TTC and life and M/c's it's packed it on (i'm an emotional eater.) Needless to say, i am back on that wagon.

AFM- I need to get the house cleaned up, just warming up after being out in the pouring rain trying to get the wood in the house before the rain changes over to snow tonight...needless to say i am all mud and very cold. CBL!

jennybeth

12-16-2008, 03:00 AM

Woohoo Gals! I FINALLY bullied DH into scheduling his SA! He's going on Monday!!!:lostit: :lostit:

kristinc

12-16-2008, 04:21 AM

Woohoo Gals! I FINALLY bullied DH into scheduling his SA! He's going on Monday!!!:lostit: :lostit:

:yay: for peer pressure:roflmbo: :giggle2: make sure he knows the rules...no lovin for like 3-4 days before home....ugh i can't remember what else, but makes sure he googles it so there is no way he can postpone it a minute longer. i hope everything looks great on his end too!

AFM- This insomnia stuff is getting nuts. I was awakened at 3am with a seriously full feeling in my belly and i was hot as crap...sweaty:yuck: I can't sleep past 3 am and it is driving me nuts! My prog shot last night was rather horrible...not only did it feel like he was injecting cement directly in to my hip socket (the prog is very thick and it hurts a lot going in and you have to push it very slowly), but then he hit a blood vessel and blood was spurting everywhere:cry: it is really sore needless to say and the prog is very constipating, so i think my bowels are distended and it hurts to lay on my back but i can't lay on my belly or sides b/c my ovaries and uterus are not friends with gravity these days. Ugh....nothing like some serious whining first thing in the am:mrgreen: dh woke up and said...are the babies bothering you:goodvibes: it was pretty cute:giggle:

CalebsMome

12-16-2008, 05:14 AM

AFM- This insomnia stuff is getting nuts. I was awakened at 3am with a seriously full feeling in my belly and i was hot as crap...sweaty:yuck: I can't sleep past 3 am and it is driving me nuts! My prog shot last night was rather horrible...not only did it feel like he was injecting cement directly in to my hip socket (the prog is very thick and it hurts a lot going in and you have to push it very slowly), but then he hit a blood vessel and blood was spurting everywhere:cry: it is really sore needless to say and the prog is very constipating, so i think my bowels are distended and it hurts to lay on my back but i can't lay on my belly or sides b/c my ovaries and uterus are not friends with gravity these days. Ugh....nothing like some serious whining first thing in the am:mrgreen: dh woke up and said...are the babies bothering you:goodvibes: it was pretty cute:giggle:

So sorry that the progestrone shot was bad last night! I can imagine that did hurt and it does not make me feel any better about doing shots of any kind. :giggle2: Maybe you could try sleeping reclined (prop pillows up to where you're sitting up sort of). That's what I did while pg and it worked wonders and allowed me to sleep. Only 3 more days!

averysmom

12-16-2008, 06:31 AM

Woohoo Gals! I FINALLY bullied DH into scheduling his SA! He's going on Monday!!!:lostit: :lostit:

:yay: Don't let him back out!! lol!

AFM- This insomnia stuff is getting nuts. I was awakened at 3am with a seriously full feeling in my belly and i was hot as crap...sweaty:yuck: I can't sleep past 3 am and it is driving me nuts! My prog shot last night was rather horrible...not only did it feel like he was injecting cement directly in to my hip socket (the prog is very thick and it hurts a lot going in and you have to push it very slowly), but then he hit a blood vessel and blood was spurting everywhere:cry: it is really sore needless to say and the prog is very constipating, so i think my bowels are distended and it hurts to lay on my back but i can't lay on my belly or sides b/c my ovaries and uterus are not friends with gravity these days. Ugh....nothing like some serious whining first thing in the am:mrgreen: dh woke up and said...are the babies bothering you:goodvibes: it was pretty cute:giggle:

Man. I hope you feel better soon. Those babies are growing away in there. I can't wait to see that first ultrasound pic of all 3 babies growing like crazy. 3 more days!!

PeanutButter'sMommy

12-16-2008, 07:17 AM

:yay: for peer pressure:roflmbo: :giggle2: make sure he knows the rules...no lovin for like 3-4 days before home....ugh i can't remember what else, but makes sure he googles it so there is no way he can postpone it a minute longer. i hope everything looks great on his end too!

AFM- This insomnia stuff is getting nuts. I was awakened at 3am with a seriously full feeling in my belly and i was hot as crap...sweaty:yuck: I can't sleep past 3 am and it is driving me nuts! My prog shot last night was rather horrible...not only did it feel like he was injecting cement directly in to my hip socket (the prog is very thick and it hurts a lot going in and you have to push it very slowly), but then he hit a blood vessel and blood was spurting everywhere:cry: it is really sore needless to say and the prog is very constipating, so i think my bowels are distended and it hurts to lay on my back but i can't lay on my belly or sides b/c my ovaries and uterus are not friends with gravity these days. Ugh....nothing like some serious whining first thing in the am:mrgreen: dh woke up and said...are the babies bothering you:goodvibes: it was pretty cute:giggle:

Oh man, I am SOOOOOOOO hoping for you it's not even funny! Many many many hugs!

PeanutButter'sMommy

12-16-2008, 07:17 AM

Delana your chart LOOKS AWESOME!!!!!!!

PeanutButter'sMommy

12-16-2008, 07:20 AM

Robyn: Hugs mama. this is my last month of actively TTC, and I am already starting my WL back up. I got on the scale this morning and i have gained almost 20 lbs since january :O :cry: With all of the stress of TTC and life and M/c's it's packed it on (i'm an emotional eater.) Needless to say, i am back on that wagon.

AFM- I need to get the house cleaned up, just warming up after being out in the pouring rain trying to get the wood in the house before the rain changes over to snow tonight...needless to say i am all mud and very cold. CBL!

Thanks for the hugs, Kirsten and everyone! I totally eat emotionally as well, and have packed on some pounds since my m/c last March too. I'm wondering how on earth I'm going to start a WL regimen though with the holidays at hand..........ahhhhh maybe after New Years ;).

XOXOXO Everyone! Oh and yes AF definitely showed. So I'm on CD 2 now :yuck:.

kristinc

12-16-2008, 08:20 AM

Robyn- So sorry aunt flo showed up:cry: Did you get your appt with the RE rescheduled yet??

PeanutButter'sMommy

12-16-2008, 08:33 AM

Robyn- So sorry aunt flo showed up:cry: Did you get your appt with the RE rescheduled yet??

You know, I didn't reschedule yet, because I was kinda hoping I would get my BFP this month and I wouldn't have to go after all :giggle: . Rest assured, though, I'll be calling today or tomorrow to make my appointment, hopefully I can get in sometime in January......

:bighug:

kristinc

12-16-2008, 08:37 AM

You know, I didn't reschedule yet, because I was kinda hoping I would get my BFP this month and I wouldn't have to go after all :giggle: . Rest assured, though, I'll be calling today or tomorrow to make my appointment, hopefully I can get in sometime in January......

:bighug:

Robyn- This will seal the deal...make your RE appt, go on a weight loss program and drop some weight and then go out and buy new clothes:giggle2: Then you will be preggo immediately. I even bought myself some new pant during my ivf to help ensure that i would be preggo (tags are still attached and if i get the bfp they are going back b/c everything is already so tight on my bloated belly...and if it is a bfn well then retail therappy never hurt anyone right:roflmbo: ). Yes i ahve officially lost my mind during this 2ww:lostit:

~mypreciousbabies~

12-16-2008, 01:05 PM

Kristin: lol that DOES work! It's how my son came about, working out a ton that month and not paying attention to TTC.

Robyn: I have to work slowly back into it...this week is my first week back at it, so my goal is to work out at least 10 mins everyday (i'm one that if i take a day off i can't get back in the grove.) and i have alot of exercise videos that i can do a different one each day, that way i don't get bored. I also started today just writing down everything i eat, not counting cals or anything. It's what worked for me in the past. :) Sorry about AF hun, I'm on CD 3 too.

waves to everyone i missed...Need to get back to work...keeping busy repairing and converting diapers. If i want to go to my family x-mas party this weekend i have to make sure all the orders are done :) BBS!

kristinc

12-16-2008, 03:47 PM

cross posted from my ivf drama thread:

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i am freakin out now! there are 3 groups of us that are all cycling at the same clinic. the first group had their first betas on mon and they have their second ones tomorrow...all 3 of thm got their BFP..via hpt. The second group had first betas today and second betas on thurs....so far 1 of the 3 has had a positive hpt:-) I am in the third group..with first betas tomorrow and second on fri....i am praying that there are enough bfp's left by the time i get to my beta.
i have grade 1 embies and all of them had grade 2 or 3 and still got their bfp's so i really really hope that i will have good news.

And rest assured that all determination to not test is out of the window. i would pee on my keyboard right now if it would give me a pregnancy result

so stay posted......even though i still think it is too early....and please pray for me to ahve strength to get through whtever may come my way in the next few days

mamaratliff

12-16-2008, 03:52 PM

Oh Kristin! I am praying hard for you, for positive results, and that no matter what that God will give you and your dh perfect peace. I am sooo excited to see what your hpt's look like. Think peeing on the keyboard would help? :giggle2:

averysmom

12-16-2008, 03:59 PM

Your in my prayers Kristin.

As far as working out. I so need to get my but back in the gym, I justify not going because usually I walk to pick up ds from school. So not an excuse!!

~mypreciousbabies~

12-16-2008, 04:29 PM

Kristin I got my all my crossibles crossed for you!

JaylasMommy

12-16-2008, 04:40 PM

:foottap: :waiting:

Kristin, that is for you... For telling me you are going to test, now I will be up all night too excited to even sleep!!

McMamma38

12-16-2008, 05:10 PM

I'm soo hopeing this is it Kristin!! :thumbsup:

Hi everyone---I'm feeling low today,wishing I hadn't started peeing on opks yet.I'm only on cd#10 today and of course it's bfn.
I was faked out by some ewcm that is a no show today.:banghead: :cry: I think my body is possibly gearing up or maybe not.
I had my hopes up that the soy isoflavoids on cd's3-7 would cause an earlier o.I usually dont get +opks until cd#18-19.So I'm peeing $ down the drain now.Gahh.
I just really want to o and get pregnant.Feeling sorry for myself--wishing I was still pregnant.Instead we get to TTC all over again.:banghead: Oh well.

Sounds like we all could use--:grouphug:

StaceyS

12-16-2008, 06:35 PM

Woohoo Gals! I FINALLY bullied DH into scheduling his SA! He's going on Monday!!!:lostit: :lostit:
AWESOME girl!!!!! :goodvibes:

AFM- This insomnia stuff is getting nuts. I was awakened at 3am with a seriously full feeling in my belly and i was hot as crap...sweaty:yuck: I can't sleep past 3 am and it is driving me nuts! My prog shot last night was rather horrible...not only did it feel like he was injecting cement directly in to my hip socket (the prog is very thick and it hurts a lot going in and you have to push it very slowly), but then he hit a blood vessel and blood was spurting everywhere:cry: it is really sore needless to say and the prog is very constipating, so i think my bowels are distended and it hurts to lay on my back but i can't lay on my belly or sides b/c my ovaries and uterus are not friends with gravity these days. Ugh....nothing like some serious whining first thing in the am:mrgreen: dh woke up and said...are the babies bothering you:goodvibes: it was pretty cute:giggle:
Oh man! :yuck: That sounds just AWFUL Kristin. You are amazing!!!
Truly you are for going through all of this hard core stuff to get to your sweet child. I admire you so very much and hope and pray that your BFP is just around the corner. :hugs:

cross posted from my ivf drama thread:

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i am freakin out now! there are 3 groups of us that are all cycling at the same clinic. the first group had their first betas on mon and they have their second ones tomorrow...all 3 of thm got their BFP..via hpt. The second group had first betas today and second betas on thurs....so far 1 of the 3 has had a positive hpt:-) I am in the third group..with first betas tomorrow and second on fri....i am praying that there are enough bfp's left by the time i get to my beta.
i have grade 1 embies and all of them had grade 2 or 3 and still got their bfp's so i really really hope that i will have good news.

And rest assured that all determination to not test is out of the window. i would pee on my keyboard right now if it would give me a pregnancy result

so stay posted......even though i still think it is too early....and please pray for me to ahve strength to get through whtever may come my way in the next few days
Wow!!! That is some pretty good statistics there! I am sure there are plenty BFP's to go around girl, and NO, as much as I want to know, I would NOT recommend peeing on the keyboard. :roflmbo:

I'm soo hopeing this is it Kristin!! :thumbsup:

Hi everyone---I'm feeling low today,wishing I hadn't started peeing on opks yet.I'm only on cd#10 today and of course it's bfn.
I was faked out by some ewcm that is a no show today.:banghead: :cry: I think my body is possibly gearing up or maybe not.
I had my hopes up that the soy isoflavoids on cd's3-7 would cause an earlier o.I usually dont get +opks until cd#18-19.So I'm peeing $ down the drain now.Gahh.
I just really want to o and get pregnant.Feeling sorry for myself--wishing I was still pregnant.Instead we get to TTC all over again.:banghead: Oh well.

Sounds like we all could use--:grouphug:
Hugs Char! I didn't end up with an earlier O. I guess it doesn't always do that, but from what I have read it gives you a better QUALITY o and hey, I'll settle for that, right? :lostit: I hope it is right around the corner for you! :hugs:

AFM, temp shot WAY up this morning. I guess if it is still up tomorrow, FF will give me crosshairs for cd17. I was sad in a way cause had it been cd9 like they originally said, my chart would look kick *** right now. :blush: :giggle:
I felt crampy, irritable and wet today while Christmas shopping. Stopped to check cm when I got home and nothing but a bunch of creamy cm.
I am kind of hopeful but not expecting anything, nor obsessing this cycle, so that is good, i guess.

kristinc

12-17-2008, 01:43 AM

ok ladies...i was too afraid to post these last night b/c i got the false positive with the last cycle and i was afraid that possibly this was still remanants of the trigger shot (which was 12 days ago). but without further ado:

blue 12.16 & pink 12.17:
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn215/kdw112980/hpt7dp3dt006.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn215/kdw112980/hpt8dp3dt003.jpg

so i am gonna request beta numbers today and hope and :pray: that they double by friday and continue to do so. and i promise i will post today as soon as i have numbers. And today i am 8dp3dt/11dpo:yay: I am soooo in shock right now i don't even know what to do with myself at this hour:lostit:

MCmom3

12-17-2008, 01:53 AM

:lostit: OMG Kristin! That looks so promising! Congrats congrats congrats! I will be praying for sticky bean(s)

jennybeth

12-17-2008, 05:10 AM

KRISTIN I SEE IT!!!!! YES, I KNOW I'M SCREAMING, I'M JUST SO FREAKING EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STICK, BABIES, STICK!!!!!

crystalannski

12-17-2008, 05:54 AM

I posted on your other thread too but wanted to say Congrats on here too. I'm so excited for you Kristin, I cant wait to see those numbers! I'll be waiting.... :mrgreen:

PeanutButter'sMommy

12-17-2008, 06:05 AM

Also posted on the other thread, but I'm just beside myself with happiness and hope for you guys!

XOXOXOXOXO

~mypreciousbabies~

12-17-2008, 06:08 AM

Congrats Kristin!!!! I'm so happy for you!

CalebsMome

12-17-2008, 06:19 AM

Kristin, OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is SO freakin' AWESOME!

averysmom

12-17-2008, 06:30 AM

:lostit: OMG Kristin, I'm so happy for you!!! I'll be waiting on pins and needles for those beta results!! Still praying for good numbers. I'm so exicted!!!!!

AFM: FF finally confirmed my O for cd22. I guess my body waited til dh got home. Anyone know the chances of a healthy pregnancy with an O date this late?

StaceyS

12-17-2008, 07:16 AM

OMGosh Kristin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:
That is sooooooooooo freaking awesome! I am so flipping excited and happy for you! A little Christmas miracle (or two, or three ...hee hee)!!!! :bliss:
Big huge CONGRATS to you!!!!!!! :baby2: :baby2: :baby2: :baby2: :baby2:

AFM, I got crosshairs and nipple pain today. Oh, joy! My chart still looks all funky to me, though. Who knows. I'll be 10dpo on Christmas eve and 11dpo on Christmas day. I don't want to ruin Christmas day, so I will wait til the day after I guess to test. Maybe, I will do an IC on Christmas Eve, we'll see what my chart looks like. :giggle:

jennybeth

12-17-2008, 07:37 AM

Ok.....I think a day or two I wrote about being able to be treated at the military Walter Reed center. Did the research......it's MORE expensive to get treated there than in a private German infertility clinic! How sad is that?

I guess getting treated within half an hour of home here would be less stressful though (sigh)

JulieBeth

12-17-2008, 08:10 AM

CONGRATS KRISTIN!!!!

JaylasMommy

12-17-2008, 09:29 AM

Another HUGE CONGRATS Kristin!
Those pictures are amazing. :goodvibes:

mamaratliff

12-17-2008, 09:45 AM

:party: :party: :party: :bliss: :bliss: :bliss: :bliss: :happyclap: :happyclap: :happyclap: :happyclap: :woot: :woot: :woot: :D :D :D :D :D I am so freaking excited for you right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stick little babies stick!!! Wooohooooo Kristin YOU ARE PREGNANT!!! Wow, just wow. I am so happy I could cry. I can't even imagine how you and your dh are feeling today.

McMamma38

12-17-2008, 06:30 PM

Kristin~I'm so happy for you and your dh!! Congrats again sweetie.:goodvibes: Hope it's an awesome healthy pregnancy.
I've congratulated you on 3 threads now,Lol.:giggle: :lostit:

Hope everyone is doing ok.Nothing going on w/ me--still waiting to o.Sigh.
Goodluck to those in the 2 ww!:thumbsup:

I'm sorry I've not been super chatty or on line a lot.I'm trying to stay busy and NOT feel too sorry for myself.:blush: :cry:
I'm just feeling so down,missing the bean I lost in Nov. and getting very anxiose that we wont be able to have another preciose baby.
It took 15 long months to concieve the one I recently m/c,and that was all pp after loseing our angel Gracie,who was born to heaven in my 18th week.
She had a fatal nueral tube defect called Anencephaly.:cry: For those who dont know my story.
It's been soo hard--we just would love another of our own.I want to smell the sweet intoxicating smell of a newborn baby's head,cd and breast feed again.:cry:
Sorry for the vent--some days I just dont know how I get the urge to even TTC yet again.It'S JUST BEEN SO HEARTBREAKING.
Ok VENT over.:blush:

That said~~I'm very grateful for our two children here on earth.They are gifts from God and I'll never take pregnancy or healthy children for granted.
I've struggled--but really have a huge heart for those struggling to have their first.So many mamas trying and deserving BFPs more than myself...

averysmom

12-18-2008, 07:12 AM

GOOD MORNING LADIES!!! Not much going on here. FF finally gave me an O conformation. I O'ed on cd22 so I 4dpo. Boring 2ww. No testing til after Christmas!!

I'm still on cloud 9 for Kristin!! I hope your feeling great this morning!!

Char- You deserve a bfp just as much as anyone of us. Don't be so hard on yourself. M/c are hard to go through. I would not wish that on my worst enemy. Take care of your self. Give your body time to heal. You will have a lo to hold soon. :hugs: I'm sorry you're having such a hard time.

StaceyS

12-18-2008, 07:29 AM

Good morning.
Ugh. I woke up at 6 instead of 7 so decided to temp then. It was still dark so I just did my thing. I got up to read the result in the bathroom in the light and it read 98.63!!! I was like :thud: I couldn't believe it! I thought I was seeing things cause I was still so sleepy. I did feel REALLY hot and sweaty, though.

Anyhow, I woke up again at 8 and decided to temp again and just confirm what I saw. It was now sunny in the room so I could see. The thermometer did NOT start at 0! It was starting at all kinds of different numbers like 90.02, 91.3, ect.
I had to turn it on and off 3 times for it to start properly at 0. :gah:

Anyhoo, final reading was 98.26 so I am sticking with that. It seemed more accurate to me.

Guess I am off to buy a new one this morning.

Charlotte~ I am so very sorry you are having a hard time. :hugs:
You are next, girl. I just know it. Just like I felt it with your angel...I can STRONGLY feel it now. I promise you. You & dh will be holding another newborn baby soon.

Kristin~ You disappeared yesterday. You can't do that, girl. You MUST tell us how it feels to finally be PREGNANT!!!! :preggo:

Delana~ I am with you there girl. WE are cycle buddies and I don't want to test before Christmas either. I have a BAD habit of wasting expensive tests.
I just want to relax and focus on God and what this season really means and not worry AT ALL about this TTC stuff. :goodvibes:

crystalannski

12-18-2008, 01:18 PM

Hey everyone! I hope you all are having a great day! :goodvibes:

I have teenage stepson drama going on here today! I posted about it in off topic but I think everything is ok, for now.

Dh and I are finally getting out to finish our Christmas shopping tonight. My MIL is coming over to watch the babies, she is the only one allowed to watch them since Isaac is still technically a county kid all sitters have to be screened and she is the only one that was willing to do it. We are even going out to dinner first. I'm so excited, it's almost like we are going on a little date! Just a way more expensive date then I have ever been on, lol!

I could give you TMI about my body as of lately but I'll spare you all the unnecessary grossness :yuck: and just say that I'm not enjoying my new meds!

katina128

12-18-2008, 02:52 PM

Congrats Kristin!! I'm so happy for you!!!

Charlotte, I know how you feel. I'm laying low and feeling fed up with all the TTC crap going on. Another busted cycle, lap at the end of January. I just am all out of hope at this point. If I didn't want a baby so bad, I'd just say screw it all.

Good luck to everyone else!! If you don't see me around, don't worry. I'm just trying to stay away from all things ttc or baby related right now. I can't handle it.

kristinc

12-18-2008, 03:00 PM

averysmom

12-18-2008, 06:56 PM

crystalannski

12-18-2008, 07:48 PM

I agree with Delana! Kristin your crazy, I don't think anyone is upset about your BFP. I know I'm not!

mamaratliff

12-18-2008, 07:50 PM

Your bfp pics are nice to see. You deserve this so much and you have been through so much. I think I speak for everyone when I say I'm truely happy for you. Don't feel bad about your pics. I've actually enjoyed seeing them. Hopefully I'll be posting bfp pics soon. Thank you so much for thinking about us. You are a sweetie!! Keep us posted when you get your numbers tomorrow!!
:yeahthat: We want to see them all! I love seeing pics, specially when it's a mama who deserves it as much as you do :D (not that other mama's don't... but you kwim) In fact have you peed again? I would love to see more :giggle2: I am a shameless poas pusher.

kristinc

12-18-2008, 07:54 PM

:yeahthat: We want to see them all! I love seeing pics, specially when it's a mama who deserves it as much as you do :D (not that other mama's don't... but you kwim) In fact have you peed again? I would love to see more :giggle2: I am a shameless poas pusher.

:roflmbo: you know that i did:roflmbo: :giggle2:
this am:
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn215/kdw112980/hpt8dp3dt006.jpg

i will update my beta tomorrow afternoonish:thumbsup:

mamaratliff

12-18-2008, 08:09 PM

JulieBeth

12-18-2008, 08:14 PM

Kristin~ That test ROCKS.:cheer:

Crystal- Your chart looks AWESOME. :lostit: Testing???

CalebsMome

12-18-2008, 08:22 PM

Kristin, those hormones work fast! You're one of the fam honey! We want to see that BFP, ultrasound/ sonogram pics, OOO and a really really dark pee stick! I LOVE the digital tests too! Mine said pregnant with DS before I even put it down :giggle: I told DH I thought it was broken because it turned positive so fast. We're ALL completely thrilled for you! This has been a really long hard journey for you and you had limited chances. DH even teared up when I told him you were pg! I believe that we will all get our chance to hold a beautiful perfect little one (or ones) someday. Today, we are rejoicing with you! You're NOT allowed to leave us or censor your excitement!!!!!

crystalannski

12-18-2008, 08:28 PM

Kristin~ That test ROCKS.:cheer:

Crystal- Your chart looks AWESOME. :lostit: Testing???

Kristin ~ Thats a beautiful test hun :goodvibes: I just love seeing that word!

Julie ~ Thanks, nope no testing here! Not till after Christmas, at least I don't think, we'll just have to wait and see. I don't really think I'm 10 DPO, I think I O'd on CD 16 not 14. I actually dont even own a test right now :blush:

So I have a funny story for you guys! Well at least *I* think it's funny :mrgreen:
So Dh and I went to dinner and did Christmas shopping tonight. We were goofing off at babies r us and he was complaining about how sore he was. He's been working out almost daily to get buff for me :giggle2: So he was being funny and he said "man I'm sore today, but thats alright I'm rock hard baby.... wanna feel" So I of course said "Oh yeah" and I grabbed his crotch :roflmbo: totally just joking, there was like no one in the store so I didn't think it mattered.... well at least I didn't think there was anyone around untill I did it :blush: but as soon as I did it some lady way down the isle turned around at the exact same instant :giggle2: :roflmbo: Ok maybe its only funny to me, we got a good laugh out of it anyway :blush:

JulieBeth

12-18-2008, 09:27 PM

Kristin ~ Thats a beautiful test hun :goodvibes: I just love seeing that word!

Julie ~ Thanks, nope no testing here! Not till after Christmas, at least I don't think, we'll just have to wait and see. I don't really think I'm 10 DPO, I think I O'd on CD 16 not 14. I actually dont even own a test right now :blush:

So I have a funny story for you guys! Well at least *I* think it's funny :mrgreen:
So Dh and I went to dinner and did Christmas shopping tonight. We were goofing off at babies r us and he was complaining about how sore he was. He's been working out almost daily to get buff for me :giggle2: So he was being funny and he said "man I'm sore today, but thats alright I'm rock hard baby.... wanna feel" So I of course said "Oh yeah" and I grabbed his crotch :roflmbo: totally just joking, there was like no one in the store so I didn't think it mattered.... well at least I didn't think there was anyone around untill I did it :blush: but as soon as I did it some lady way down the isle turned around at the exact same instant :giggle2: :roflmbo: Ok maybe its only funny to me, we got a good laugh out of it anyway :blush:

:roflmbo: :roflmbo: :roflmbo: :roflmbo: That is HILARIOUS.

Well, I'll be stalking your chart! I have a good feeling :hugs:

averysmom

12-18-2008, 09:34 PM

:roflmbo: you know that i did:roflmbo: :giggle2:
this am:
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn215/kdw112980/hpt8dp3dt006.jpg

i will update my beta tomorrow afternoonish:thumbsup:

That is a beautiful pic!! You so are pg with twins.

Kristin, those hormones work fast! You're one of the fam honey! We want to see that BFP, ultrasound/ sonogram pics, OOO and a really really dark pee stick! I LOVE the digital tests too! Mine said pregnant with DS before I even put it down :giggle: I told DH I thought it was broken because it turned positive so fast. We're ALL completely thrilled for you! This has been a really long hard journey for you and you had limited chances. DH even teared up when I told him you were pg! I believe that we will all get our chance to hold a beautiful perfect little one (or ones) someday. Today, we are rejoicing with you! You're NOT allowed to leave us or censor your excitement!!!!!

I agree!! Can't wait to see the sono pics of your babies!!

Kristin ~ Thats a beautiful test hun :goodvibes: I just love seeing that word!

Julie ~ Thanks, nope no testing here! Not till after Christmas, at least I don't think, we'll just have to wait and see. I don't really think I'm 10 DPO, I think I O'd on CD 16 not 14. I actually dont even own a test right now :blush:

So I have a funny story for you guys! Well at least *I* think it's funny :mrgreen:
So Dh and I went to dinner and did Christmas shopping tonight. We were goofing off at babies r us and he was complaining about how sore he was. He's been working out almost daily to get buff for me :giggle2: So he was being funny and he said "man I'm sore today, but thats alright I'm rock hard baby.... wanna feel" So I of course said "Oh yeah" and I grabbed his crotch :roflmbo: totally just joking, there was like no one in the store so I didn't think it mattered.... well at least I didn't think there was anyone around untill I did it :blush: but as soon as I did it some lady way down the isle turned around at the exact same instant :giggle2: :roflmbo: Ok maybe its only funny to me, we got a good laugh out of it anyway :blush:

:roflmbo: :roflmbo: You crack me up. That's something I totally would have done. My dh had his wisdom teeth out today and he's been making comments all day. I really hate telling him No when were ttc. Oh well, You know whats funny when I walked into the room after he was done (He was really out of it) the 1st thing he said was "Hey Baby" THe dr and nurse were both standing there and we all got a good laugh.

averysmom

12-18-2008, 09:36 PM

Um Crystal- I think it's time for you to test!!:giggle2: Your chart looks great. Another stalker here. I hope mine looks like that at 10dpo.

katina128

12-18-2008, 10:08 PM

Definitely love seeing your pics Kristin!! Keep posting them!

JaylasMommy

12-18-2008, 11:26 PM

Hi ladies:cowwave: Sorry for disappearing, but i don't want to be insensitive to you all. I know how much it sux ttc and seeing a bfp...is sometimes too much...I am gonna edit the pics so they won't be in your face:blush: u just have to smack me around a little bit when i get out of hand:giggle:

You ARE NOT ALLOWED TO JUST LEAVE! TTC is sucky, I agree... But, I would rather see a BFP on this thread, than one on the ATTS thread. The BFPs here are a bit more special in my eyes. And, your's just gleams in specialness. I am SO THRILLED for you! For once, I am NOT jealous of a BFP! Because, I know how much you deserve this more than I do. And, the latest test is just BEAUTIFUL! I do understand posting more on the PG boards. That is expected.:giggle: But, you are not allowed to forget us!

Anyway, I will move you to the Graduates section tomorrow after your beta! :giggle2:

I am still uber giddy for you!

Crystal- :cry: I have to wait until after Christmas to see a BFP from you?!?:cry: NOT FAIR!

kristinc

12-19-2008, 01:34 AM

Ok, i won't stay away then....I just wanted to make sure....esp with the holidays so near and that makes it 100x's harder.

Anyway, I love that story Crystal!! It sounds like something DH and I would do, except it would be his mom that would walk by and see :roflmbo: LOL...and DH says the same things about "getting buff for me" and i just :roflmbo: Ahhh....men...:giggle:
Anyway, what came of the situation with your stepson?
And PS that chart is BOOTIEFUL!!!!!! *enabler alert* I hope u decide to POAS sooner:hugegrin:

Delana- I hope your DH is feeling better very soon....getting your wisdom teeth out sux:cry:

What is everyone's holidays plans??

crystalannski

12-19-2008, 06:00 AM

I'm so glad you guys liked my story, I was getting kind of nervous! Especially with my other post about my step son :confusedsys: And everything turned out just wonderfully with him, better then Dh or I could have imagined. He is so mature. He explained that he is not dating this girl they are just close friends and that he knows her for who she is in person not what she posts on the internet. He is a very accepting person, he always has been and he explained that he is friends with just about anyone until they give him a reason not to be. And I know that is true because he has dumped some of his good friends in the past because of the decisions they have made. Then he thanked me for caring about who he is hanging out with, so I know I made the right decision! I just get worried sometimes with them because they don't live with us and I don't want anything to get between any of us that would make them come around any less.

Dang you Julie! You just had to ask didn't you!!! I was doing totally fine, not thinking about testing or stressing about temps.... until you butted in! I'm really not 11DPO like my chart says I think I'm only 9DPO which is way to early for me to test. So we talked about it last night and decided that I'm going to test on tuesday! That way I'll either be 13 DPO or 15DPO which seems safe to me. I figured if I get a BFN I'll be able to get over it but if I do happen to get a BFP and I didn't test until after Christmas I would be upset that I waited, kwim? So tuesday it is, thanks Julie :goodvibes:

So Kristin what time should I expect your results today? Or should I just stay on your thread and click refresh every 30 minutes like I did on wednesday :mrgreen:

averysmom

12-19-2008, 07:34 AM

Hey Girls!! dh is feeling better. I think he like me waiting hand and foot on him. He's such a guy milking it for all it's worth. lol!

Crystal- You're gonna make me wait til Tuesday to see you bfp.

Kristin- Can't wait to hear your beta results!!

Not much going on here. My temp went down a bit, but it's still above the cover line. So who knows? My boobies are really sore and I'm feeling really bloated. I'm trying not to read into any signs, I don't want to get my hopes up.

kristinc

12-19-2008, 12:11 PM

No beta results yet.....

But can i say Crystal that chart looks like a BFP to me:yay: Where's your stick?!?!

crystalannski

12-19-2008, 12:26 PM

Kristin! I'm only like 9 DPO I cant poas yet!!! Not till Tuesday, I think.... I dont even own any pee sticks right now, I'm probably gunna pick some up tomorrow tough.

mamaratliff

12-19-2008, 12:43 PM

Oh wow Crystal! That chart is really really amazing. Very nice :hugegrin: I can't wait till tuesday, to see your bfp!

kristinc

12-19-2008, 01:15 PM

my here it is ladies, my beta results are finally in!!!!

10dpo-118.6
12dpo-429.8

We are soooooo stoked! First ultrasound jan 2nd:yay: I really can't believe this is finally happening:happytears:

crystalannski

12-19-2008, 01:24 PM

:happycry: :bighug: I'm absolutely thrilled!

JulieBeth

12-19-2008, 02:33 PM

Sooo happy for you Kristin!! How exciting! I can't wait until your ultrasound!

Crystal~ I tested at 9 DPO and BFN. 11 DPO and BFP :) Your chart looks super.

~mypreciousbabies~

12-19-2008, 03:15 PM

Yeah for a good beta's Kristin! Sticky Sticky Sticky dust little bean (s)!!!!

Crystal, I'm not going to be a POAS pusher...I've learned my lesson with that, my 2ww charts always look good. FX for you mama!

kristinc

12-19-2008, 05:11 PM

crystal- i am going to be stalking your chart:giggle: i can't wait for you to poas:crossfingers:

sweetpeaboutique

12-19-2008, 06:29 PM

McMamma38

12-19-2008, 07:20 PM

Kristin~:lostit: for amazing 2nd beta!! I'm just so overjoyed for you.:goodvibes: Please stay and keep us updated and be our cheer leader.

Crystal~Wow,that chart looks soo good.I cannot wait to hear your BFP news--Ahhh!!:thumbsup: Goodluck testing when you do.

Hi everyone,I'm here,just laying very low.Thanks for understanding and comiserating w/me.:hugs:
I'm still waiting to o--sigh.:cry: :banghead:

sblakeley

12-19-2008, 09:31 PM

so excited for you Kristin!! i've only posted once and that was like a month ago, so update from me... officially accepted onto Team Teal and running the Boston Marathon to raise $$ and awareness for my cause aka ovarian cancer.

So we are still planning on ttc in the fall (Boston is in April). i have my regular gyn on Jan 7 and just had a physical and they ordered thyroid levels to be drawn and i have to make an appt with an endo, planning on using an re.

so ?? of the day, when should i get my mirena out? i'll admit not having a period in two years has been awesome, and even if i get it out now not sure when af would show up due to intense training....

JaylasMommy

12-19-2008, 11:03 PM

YAY I AM STILL STOKED FOR YOU KRISTIN!

Crystal - PLEASE, test before Christmas! I need some more Holiday cheer....

Please pray for us. We need jobs. I am thinking of putting TTC on a back burner. Still going to pursue it, but not worry about it until we both have steady jobs again... :cry:

mamaratliff

12-20-2008, 12:21 AM

Charlotte- hang in there mama! I know how hard it is waiting foreeeever to O.

Kristin- I am so stinking excited for you, I even had to have my dh come over to the puter and look at all of your pee sticks :giggle2:

Crystal- your chart is amazing, and I can't wait until you pee on something.

Delana- your chart is still looking good! When are you planning on poas?

Stacey S. - holy high temps woman! That's amazing, and your chart looks great.

And to everyone else that I missed :bighug: I hope that you are all having a wonderful week before Christmas :giggle:

AFM:
I think I am officially 1dpo today. I finally got a temp rise this morning, now hopefully my temps won't go all crazy and low on me. This cycle is full of similarities to my bfp cycle with my youngest dd. That cycle with her I ovulated on CD 23, and it's the same day this cyle (and that bfp cycle was the earliest that I've ever O'd until this month). My temp on O day was the same that cycle, and this cycle. I also saw the Dr, for testing on Dec. 4'th 2 years ago, and also this Dec. 4'th. I'm hoping to all hope that all of these odd concindences mean something good, and that I get a lovely dark, STICKY bfp out of it. We shall see. I'm planning on testing the Sunday after Christmas, so the 28'th of Dec.

kristinc

12-20-2008, 04:26 AM

Crystal- I am so on pins & needles here wanting to know if you are testing today....

Ashley- Thank really sux that u guys haven't found jobs yet:cry:. I think your idea of holding off on ttc is prob what is best....just until your situation improves. Likely the stress that you are going through now will prevent pregnancy anyway....ugh why does this economy have to suck so much:cry:

Nicole-woot woot for temp rises:-) I hope the stars are aligning for you this month:crossfingers: Remind me where you are at with your RE....and did you ever read that one book that i was telling you about?

Sblakely- It is good to see you back:hugegrin: And congrats on getting signed up for the marathon.....I am so impressed by people who have that kind of self discipline....and would love to eventually do one some day in my life. As for the mirena i would get it out asap if it were me....the training will likely chase AF away anyway, but at least that is out of your body and some of the hormone levels can attempt to go back to normal.

Char- Hang in there honey.....the holidays are so tough. And one thing i was thinking about that my RE does is if your betas start out low or u have a history of miscarriage, they supplement the pregnancy with HCG shots to boost the function of the placenta and sustain it. There are a few girls in my ivf group that had betas that doubled but, just doubled and were starting out a little low so they are on hcg shots now.....I wonder if that is something that would help you:headscratch:

averysmom

12-20-2008, 08:06 AM

Good Morning Ladies!! not a lot going on today. Dh and I are going to finish up Christmas shopping.

Nicole- Here's to a bfp!! I hope this is it for you!! I don't plan on testing til after Christmas. AF is due around the 27th so if she doesn't show I'll probably test then. Keep in mind that this is if I can wait that long!!

Crystal- I can't wait for you to test!! Your chart is looking great!!

sblakeley- That's so awesome you are getting a chance to run in the Boston Marathon. How's training going? I'm so excited for you. I hope you can get all the money raised for your cause. It's a very good cause. My great aunt passed away from ovarian cancer.

Char- :hugs: and I miss you around here, but I completely understand laying low. The holidays are always hard. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!! :hugs:

msmamabear

12-20-2008, 09:22 AM

Alright, can I be officially put on the graduates list? I made it past the nail biting stagee (had a chemical last month) and am still getting awesome dark lines on my hpt. :yay:

Love you girls, and I am still stalking this thread. I want you all to move on really soon. :hugs: :babydust:

crystalannski

12-20-2008, 06:29 PM

ok mamas... im here....

ive had a rough few days.
i know this sounds dumb as can be... but once i posted here.. it was like readmitting im actually broken. i was on a forum for ttc for 2 years and knew it was time for me to go... i was becomming obessed... and so havent really dealt with my ttc (besides trying!) for the last year and for some strange reason.. posting here opened a can of worms i wasnt preparred for. sigh..

anyways. im cd 20.. dh had the flu through my o so we have no bd's in when we need them. af should be here around cd30.

on top of all that... i just found out another friend that i havent talked to in a year had her 3rd baby. her other 2 are very close to mines age. that was rough.
I know what you mean about readmitting things, it can be tough. Sorry to hear your out this cycle, don't you just hate when life gets in the way of ttc! That happened to us a few months in a row before, either I would be sick, Dh would be sick or one of the babies.... month after month :banghead: it was a real struggle :hugs:

Charlotte ~ I hope O comes soon for you hun :hugs: good luck!

so excited for you Kristin!! i've only posted once and that was like a month ago, so update from me... officially accepted onto Team Teal and running the Boston Marathon to raise $$ and awareness for my cause aka ovarian cancer.
Congrats on being accepted :yay: Good luck!

Please pray for us. We need jobs. I am thinking of putting TTC on a back burner. Still going to pursue it, but not worry about it until we both have steady jobs again... :cry:
I will be praying for your family Ashley, I hope everything works out for you guys :hugs: SS about your situation.

AFM:
I think I am officially 1dpo today. I finally got a temp rise this morning, now hopefully my temps won't go all crazy and low on me. This cycle is full of similarities to my bfp cycle with my youngest dd. That cycle with her I ovulated on CD 23, and it's the same day this cyle (and that bfp cycle was the earliest that I've ever O'd until this month). My temp on O day was the same that cycle, and this cycle. I also saw the Dr, for testing on Dec. 4'th 2 years ago, and also this Dec. 4'th. I'm hoping to all hope that all of these odd concindences mean something good, and that I get a lovely dark, STICKY bfp out of it. We shall see. I'm planning on testing the Sunday after Christmas, so the 28'th of Dec.
:yay: Wow how exciting, sounds great! I cant wait to see the outcome of this cycle! I hope it is a sticky BFP!!! :mrgreen:

Alright, can I be officially put on the graduates list? I made it past the nail biting stagee (had a chemical last month) and am still getting awesome dark lines on my hpt. :yay:

Love you girls, and I am still stalking this thread. I want you all to move on really soon. :hugs: :babydust:
Congrats again! I'm glad to hear everything is still great, i was wondering where you went :goodvibes: have a happy and healthy 9 months!

AFM ~ Alright the peer pressure has gotten to me :giggle: I'M GOING TO TEST TOMORROW MORNING (I think)! BUT if I do end up getting a BFN I'm going to hate you all!!! So wish me luck :goodvibes:

ETA ~ Except for Kirsten! I wont hate her if I get a BFN tomorrow :giggle2:

ktmelody

12-20-2008, 09:02 PM

Hi ladies.

Still super excited for you Kristin! :lostit: Cant wait to see what your u/s says.

AFM: I am now officially late for my AF, but have BFNs across the board. I keep thinking AF is here and nothing. CP is high and closed, CM is creamy. I just dont get it. :banghead:

I think i might test again in the am with FMU and see what happens. I really dont want to have to deal with the hag over Christmas break. :yuck:

~mypreciousbabies~

12-21-2008, 06:36 AM

AFM ~ Alright the peer pressure has gotten to me :giggle: I'M GOING TO TEST TOMORROW MORNING (I think)! BUT if I do end up getting a BFN I'm going to hate you all!!! So wish me luck :goodvibes:

ETA ~ Except for Kirsten! I wont hate her if I get a BFN tomorrow :giggle2:

LOL crystal :giggle2: I'm just debbie downer :P

Waves everyone, laying low here cuase i am busy IRL. x-mas party (that my kiddos got the cheap end of the stick compared to my cousins, but not going to grip) and working on orders. BBL to do persies

StaceyS

12-21-2008, 07:07 AM

Good morning girls.
I am so anxious to see Crystal's update!!!

Today is my dd Cody's 15th birthday. I must be crazy to have teenager and also long for another newborn at the same time. LOL :lostit:

AFM, my temp spiked and I got excited until I reviewed my other charts and I always seem to have a temp dip at 6dpo and a recovery temp at 7dpo, so there went the implantation theory. Oh well. It had me so hopeful when I temped this morning, too! :cry:

Kristin~ Jan 2nd feels like ions of years away to me. I can't even begin to imagine how long that must feel to you! :hugs:

Ktmelody~ I understand completely. I ma praying you just have a stubborn bean in there somewhere taking it's sweet time to show mass quantities of hcg. :giggle:

Char~ :bighug: I love ya, woman...hang in there. Try to just enjoy dh and this beautiful Christmas/holiday season. I am trying my best to keep my focus on just that. It's too easy for me to get swept away with TTC junk and feel utterly depressed over it....not saying that's how you are, but for me.
Anyhow, hang in there....I am praying for you!

mamaratliff

12-21-2008, 12:28 PM

Crystal???? Where are you? And where is that BFP? Come on we wanna see too, don't try to keep us from all the fun :giggle2:

katina128

12-21-2008, 12:46 PM

Hi girls! Congrats on the bfps! Crystal, where's your bfp post????

Charlotte-:hugs:

AFM, I haven't updated, but I ended up having a chemical pregnancy. I started testing + thursday night, went for a beta on friday, but won't have results until tomorrow. My tests haven't gotten dark, and now my temps have dropped, so I'm just waiting on AF to arrive. I'm actually very happy to know that I CAN conceive and hope I can avoid the lap now.

kristinc

12-21-2008, 12:48 PM

Crystal--- R U gonna make us stalk you for that stick???? Because you know we will dot it:rofl:

crystalannski

12-21-2008, 01:58 PM

Oh I'm sorry to keep you guys waiting, I didn't think anyone really cared :blush: BFN again :( (and yes I do hate you all, especially Julie for starting this whole thing :giggle: ) ... I think I'm only 10 dpo now though.

I gave in and bought a ff subscription and I asked when they thought I O'd in the vip section thing because I just didn't believe the day it was set as. And the lady that answered me said cd 17 (not 14 or 16 like I originally thought) and that looks good to me, so thats what I'm going with for now.

I'm just not feeling it anymore though :cry: I don't have much hope for this cycle. I don't know why, I just don't think this is it. I am even half tempted to stop temping the rest of this cycle because I don't want the stress right now. Cause in reality nothing means anything anyway, a great chart can end with AF and an ugly chart a pregnancy it just seems pointless to obsess over it. But DH wont allow that since I just bought the subscription :giggle2:

Katina ~ Thats exciting and sad :hugs: I don't really understand though :headscratch: why do you think you are loosing it?

katina128

12-21-2008, 03:34 PM

Crystal, I agree with your O date now. Your chart looks amazing too!! I think you'll get a bfp in a few more days. Keep your chin up! I know I'm losing it b/c my temps dropped way below cover yesterday, my tests are mostly bfn now and never got darker, and I'm getting tiny bits of spotting when I wipe. It's only a matter of time, and I am ok with it mostly. I just hope we can conceive soon.

crystalannski

12-21-2008, 04:20 PM

Oh ok, I understand. I'm sorry I had to ask but thank you for answering :hugs: You were planning on having the lap done in Jan weren't you? What do you think your next step will be if you are able to go without that?

JulieBeth

12-21-2008, 04:36 PM

Nooo..you can't hate me!! You chart still looks GREAT and honestly, 10 DPO is still early!!:hugs: I still think there is a BFP in the works!!

katina128

12-21-2008, 04:52 PM

Yeah, I was planning on it at the end of January. I was hoping to get in an injects cycle this month though, before the lap, just to see if it works. Now that I've gotten pg, I'm hoping I don't need the lap. But, it's all up to my RE. I hope to hear from the tomorrow with my beta and progesterone numbers, and also get a plan together.

Here's tonight's IC for kicks. Pathetic for 16dpo.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b266/LullabyChick/tests/16dpoicpm.jpg

crystalannski

12-21-2008, 05:10 PM

Katina ~ Well you'll have to keep us updated as you get more info. I'll be praying for you hun :hugs:

Julie ~ I'm really trying not to get my hopes up now but it does kind of look good I guess :blush: I just don't know anymore. I kind of feel better about my BFN if I assume I'm only 10dpo instead of 13dpo. I'll just have to wait and see what my temps do over the next few days. FF put my test day on the 25th... yep Christmas day :rolleyes2:

averysmom

12-21-2008, 05:14 PM

Crystal- Your chart looks so good.

McMamma38

12-21-2008, 05:58 PM

Oh Katina~:cry: :bighug:

Crystal~sorry for the BFN,hopeing it's just too early.:hugs:

Thanks everyone--I love you all.:goodvibes: I'm doing ok today--thinking a + opk may come soon,ewcm and bad o pains today,even though my opk was bfn still.I'm on cd#16 today and my opks have gone Bfp on cd#18-19 before.
Here's to hopeing.

Thanks for the encouragement Stacey.Love ya girl.It's just what I needed to pick my sorry arse up.:blush: :giggle: I've been very emotional and depressed since my loss in Nov.I really need to enjoy our family that's HERE.

Happy Birthday to Cody! I hear ya--our firstborn,our ds will be 15 in April and here we are TTC still.:giggle2: Sarah really needs a younger sibling--she's way spoiled.:blush: :giggle: She's 3.5 trs this month and getting sassier by the minute.Sigh.

Goodluck everyone.
I'm soo tired baked lots of cookies today and made my fudge recipe.Have to get it all put into gift tins tonight.
Owe!! My left ovary is really hurting,feels like I'm being stabbed there.

mamaratliff

12-21-2008, 06:00 PM

Crystal- Your chart looks so good.
:yeahthat: it really really looks very promising. And I don't comment very often on people's charts, because I've seen plenty of them, and I hate being the naysayer all the time you know. But those straight up climbing temps have to be a good thing :goodvibes:

crystalannski

12-21-2008, 06:58 PM

Charlotte ~ Sounds like you are about to O hun!

Thanks everyone, I really hope this is our month. Now I'm questioning if my high temps are just being caused by my taking progesterone though :headscratch: oh who knows! But in a way I'm kind of glad my 2ww ends this week, at least time should fly right!

CalebsMome

12-21-2008, 09:09 PM

Hi all! I've been absent for a few days. I think the Clomid has made me have major mood swings. Anyway, there's a thread on off topic if you want to read it, but the man down the street shot and killed our dog this summer (mom found out a few weeks later but didn't tell us). She said she was sniffing the rabbit cage and he didn't recognize her as ours. He was really sorry, offered to buy us another dog, etc. I was/ am furious over the whole thing. We really thought that someone had just picked her up and she was living with someone else. Anyway, the thread basically turned into "it's your fault because she kept getting out of the fence and you did nothing to stop her." Not true, we concreted in the bottom of the fence and did I can't tell you how many things to keep this houdini dog in. Then, I know this shouldn't bother me, but it really did. DH's cousin found out that she is having a boy. She sent out this e-mail months ago saying that they were going to start trying for their next child soon and that if anyone got pg before her to please not use the name Hannah. Well, then she sent out another one saying not use Joshua. Well, Joshua is a name we had picked out when I was pg with Caleb for another boy. They go together, Joshua and Caleb (the Bible's first CIA agents :giggle2: ) Anyway, she quickly changed her mind when she got pg and said the baby's name would be Jacob if it was a boy. Well, when she found out it was a boy it was Joshua again. Well, since she had sent out that e-mail about not using Hannah and then later Joshua, which my MIL said we had picked out as well and she started saying Jacob, I figured I'd e-mail her and tell her all we've been going though and how much it would mean to us if she would go back to Jacob, which is what she has said the whole time. Well, she told me that this name has always been their other boy name and they would be using it, but it wasn't a big deal because they don't see us that much and if we had a Joshua he would have a different name. SO, I've been feeling sorry for myself. This is the second baby she has had since we started trying, and she was so snarky about it too. Maybe I shouldn't have asked, but after she opened the can of worms by sending out the "no one use Hannah because if we conceive a child and it's a girl she will be named Hannah," I figured the door was open for that. She gets pregnant easily, so she just brushed it off like no big deal. Well, darn it, it is a big deal. Not only are we having these issues, but now we have to fight with people in the family to try to keep the names we've dreamed of using. We've already lost Grace, Elizabeth, Abigail, and now Joshua. It just sucks. I want another little one. I'm just jealous and I know that's bad. I just hate it that between DH's cousin and his sister they've had 4 kids since we've been TTC (4 kids in 2 years). On the positive side, now that we can't use Joshua, I've talked DH into Callahan for a boy. :mrgreen: I LOVE that name, but he never would agree to it before. I'm just really jealous right now. DH's sister is having a baby any day now, and of course the cousin thing. No one understands. :cry: They all say "well, I've known lots of people who had to have help. It just takes longer." Yeah, gee, thanks, because it always works out in the end. Sigh...oh well. I'll be better hopefully. I'm blaming it on the Clomid. Wow, this is along post, sorry!

~mypreciousbabies~

12-22-2008, 05:13 AM

Katina hugs mama! CP's totally suck! I've had 3 in the past year. (it just dawned on me you are on the HC site too :giggle2:

Crystal: I stalked in the am, hugs mama. I hate the beautiful looking charts i always end up with BFn's or CP. (cycles 7.31, 6.29, 11.10 :banghead:) :hugehug:

kristinc

12-22-2008, 05:27 AM

Crystal- Your chart still looks awesome, so even though you are feeling down we are all still pumped for you....I think your chances are still good despite the first stick. :bighug: So with the o dates adjusted what day will you be testing again?

Katina- I am sorry about your BFN:cry: If this cycle is truly a bust i hope that you can move on to the injectibles soon.....i have known lots of girls gets preggo when they went form teh orals to the injectibles, and i hope it is the answer for you:bighug:

ERin- OMG about the dog thing...i avoided that thread on purpose b/c I can not handle animal cruelty.....it would never leave my mind. I am so sorry that you are having to deal with that and your stinky cousin on top of it. That is not very kind of her to behave that way, but if you really love the name Joshua and you have a boy next, then you should use the name. It does sound perfect with Caleb. What is your girl name gonna be?

Nicole, Stacey, Ashley & Char- :bighug: Hang in there ladies....

I hope that 2009 brings this group every thing that they could possibly wish for.....you are the most deserving group of woman that I have ever met and i know that your prayers will be answered very soon!

averysmom

12-22-2008, 07:03 AM

Erin- I so sorry about your dog. That's just aweful. I hope everything works out. I'm sorry about your dh's cousin. I say if you like the name Joshua use it anyway. I really like the bible's 1st CIA agents, that's too cute. I see it now two little boys running around the house saying, "We can go into the promised land, it's everything the Lord said it would be." Keeping you in my prayers and thoughts. Praying that the effects of the Clomid will get better soon. Praying that you won't have to take Clomid again after this cycle. :hugs:

Katina- Hang in there mama. i'm so sorry for the bfn. :hugs:

:hugs: Hugs to everyone else!!!!

AFM: My temp dropped really low, so I don't know what to think. I'm praying it's an implantation dip (but I seriously doubt it) I guess only tomorrow will tell.

CalebsMome

12-22-2008, 07:57 AM

ERin- OMG about the dog thing...i avoided that thread on purpose b/c I can not handle animal cruelty.....it would never leave my mind. I am so sorry that you are having to deal with that and your stinky cousin on top of it. That is not very kind of her to behave that way, but if you really love the name Joshua and you have a boy next, then you should use the name. It does sound perfect with Caleb. What is your girl name gonna be?

Thanks, I never should have posted the dog thread by the way. It was definitely a shining moment for Diaper Swappers. I don't know if we'll use Joshua or not. If we don't, we'll use Callahan. It's not in the top 1000 names on the social security website for any of the past 8 years. However, John Walsh has a child named Callahan. I think that might be where I got it from years ago. Anyway, if we have a girl, her name would be Caroline. DH's beloved grandfather passed away a year or so before we met. His name was Carrol Wilson, so Caroline is kind of a tribute to him, and I must say that I've always been a Kennedy fan and have loved the name Caroline ever since I can remember. DH's sister wanted to name her second child Caroline, but when we told her it was a name we had picked out for the future she chose Emma. At least with her we can say "hey we picked out that name," and she'll say "okay." She did the same back with us as well. They have chosen Matthew Paul for a boy, if they ever have one. After 3 girls in less than 3 years and some major issues with this last pregnancy, chances are they will not have another one. On that note, everyone please pray for my sister in law. I know I'm jealous of these three beautiful children just bam, bam, bam, but she's having a really hard time with this pregnancy. She has thrombocytopenia (sp?) where your platelets drop in pregnancy. With her second child she couldn't have an epidural because of it and it ended-up in this horrific scene of trying to get the baby out without doing a c-section, baby's arm broken, she had to have a surgery to repair the damage, etc. SO, this time she has to have a c-section as she has developed gestational diabetes and they think the baby will weigh in excess of 9 to 10 lbs. She weighed over 7 at 36 weeks. Her last baby was 8 lbs 13 oz, so c-section with this one. Anyway, her platelets are SO low (75 when they should be about 179) that they are going to have to do general anesthesia to try to control the bleeding and she will have to start on steroid shots to try to up her platelet counts, DH's dad may go give blood so that she will get his blood if she needs it. She's scared to death of getting someone she doesn't know's blood. Anyway, she has less than 3 weeks to go, January 8th is the scheduled day. So just pray that all goes well. The platelet thing is scaring everyone as she could bleed to death or have major complications from this. I'm jealous of the baby, but would not want to go through all that to get one. Anyway, another long one, but just pray for her.

PeanutButter'sMommy

12-22-2008, 08:19 AM

crystalannski

12-22-2008, 08:30 AM

Erin ~ :hugs: Clomid did crazy things to me in the first week too, I thought I was losing my mind. I'm so sorry about your dog, how terrible. I can't believe people are giving you crap about it too :hugs: And as far as the name thing goes... that would just infuriate me! How rude that Ms Fertile Martelle would rub it in your face like that. Thats the way I see it anyway, I don't think you were in the wrong, I think she is tacky, rude and insensitive! I think I would still go with the name I liked though, I don't think it would really matter too much since she is just DH's cousin. But I guess like you said now you get the name you always wanted anyway.... that is if you have another boy! And I don't think anyone will steal that one! I will be praying for your SIL be sure to keep us updated.

Kristen ~ Thanks hun, that was yesterdays BFN. I changed my O day though and I was only 10 dpo yesterday so I'm hoping it was just too early.

Kristin ~ How you feeling hun? I'm not sure when I'm going to test now, FF gave me a test day of Dec 25th but I'm not sure I want to do that. I have a poll going in the ttc section if you want to weigh in!!!

Delana ~ I've got :crossfingers: that that is an implantation dip! How long is your LP usually cause 8 dpo is really early to think your out of the game already! I really like how your body waited to O till DH came home, maybe it's a sign that it's ready this cycle! I hope so!

AFM ~ I already posted about this in my 'when to test' thread but wanted to share with you guys here too. I'm starting to feel like my temps are just being caused by my taking progesterone. On my chart it says 'possible triphasic on cd 24 but progesterone can cause artificially high temps'.

Also since I bought a FF subscription yesterday I was looking things over and found some pretty interesting stats. At first I was excited to find out that 80% of triphasic charts are pregnancy charts but then I found out that number drops down into the 50% range when the triphasic chart is paired with Clomid, estrogen and progesterone. I'm still feeling kind of hopeful just a lot more realistic about the possibility that this is an artificial chart :( We'll see...

ktmelody

12-22-2008, 08:48 AM

Just popping in to give holiday hugs out to you all! :bighug: I know I have been totally MIA. I just can't handle the day to day of TTC anymore, I'm very discouraged and honestly I think we will be TAB this month or just giving it a one-shot (LOL) go - the two times I have gotten pg. this past year were months that we did it ONCE during my fertile time LOL. Maybe there is something to that for us, who knows!

Anyway, wishing you all the most happy holidays and may our holiday BFP wishes all come true so soon. :hugs: :hugs: :hugs:

I know how you feel mama. I got the most horrible faulty(FRER) that sure looked positive to me, only to get a BFN a few hours later and AF came knocking last night. I am getting discouraged too. I am thinking we will take a break as well and just see what happens.
:hugs:

katina128

12-22-2008, 12:00 PM

Here I go, eating my words. My beta came back at less than 2 and progesterone was 3. Apparently, I got duped by a bunch of crappy false + tests or something. I dunno. Anyway, I can't do injects b/c my dr is on vacation from Christmas to New Years, so I couldn't get monitoring, and now I am just waiting on the lap at the end of january. She called in clomid and femara for me, but I don't know why. It won't do anything. I won't get pregnant, so why bother? I won't bother with IUI this cycle for sure. We might bd, but that's it. I have no hope at all right now. Merry Christmas to me. Gee thanks. I just can't stop crying about it all. I wish I knew what I did to deserve this heartache. First losing my Dad and now this. I just feel so defeated. I feel like the stars are aligned against me at this point and I don't know why. I'm a good person. I am a good Mom and Wife. I just don't get it. Oh, and AF arrived this morning, so move me back to waiting to O, even though I don't know if I'll bother trying this month. Thanks. If you don't see me on, I'm just sulking. I'll be back eventually.
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kristinc

12-22-2008, 12:14 PM

Erin- I love love love the name Callahan...it has so much more personality and uniqueness than Joshua. And caroline, how pretty is that:wub:
So sorry to hear about your sil's prengnacy probs...how scary! I will be praying for her.

Robyn- Good to see ya, even if just for a moment. I think TAB can do wonders for your mental status and marriage:giggle: When we were tab b/w ivf #1 & #2 i had the funnest most carefree summer. Dh and i kind of got back to where our marriage was before and we wer happy and ready to jump in to the madness when it rolled around again in oct. I think TAB and just ahving fun with your Dh and T is just what the doctor ordered.

katie- NOO!!:cry::cry::tantrum: i really thought everything seemed so promising. Be kind to yourself over the holidays:bighug:

katina- i am so sorry about the bfn.....it really really doesn't seem fair that such deserving people have to go through so much. and if you don't feel like doing the femara and clomid, thn don't take it. Maybe tab and getting yourself prepared for all that will come in the new year is agood idea for you. TTC takes so much out of you that i can understand needing to take time to yourself.

Crystal- I am off to find your poll:-) Oh and i wanted to mention that yes prog does cause your temps to stay high, but it won't make them go triphasic. With ivf #1 i was so sure it worked b/c i ahd nice high temps, not triphasic, just high and then i realized it was from the prog and indeed it was a bfn. so if you are going triphasic that is a GREAT sign:crossfingers: Ok, now off to find your thread.

mamaratliff

12-22-2008, 12:16 PM

katina - :hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hugs: I'm so sorry mama. We all understand completely, and we're here for you. I hope your week gets better.

PeanutButter'sMommy

12-22-2008, 02:10 PM

I know how you feel mama. I got the most horrible faulty(FRER) that sure looked positive to me, only to get a BFN a few hours later and AF came knocking last night. I am getting discouraged too. I am thinking we will take a break as well and just see what happens.
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:( I'm so sorry to hear. Sounds like my last cycle, my chemical pg. gave me one really nice (definitely) + Answer test and then it was negative next morning..........:bighug:

Here I go, eating my words. My beta came back at less than 2 and progesterone was 3. Apparently, I got duped by a bunch of crappy false + tests or something. I dunno. Anyway, I can't do injects b/c my dr is on vacation from Christmas to New Years, so I couldn't get monitoring, and now I am just waiting on the lap at the end of january. She called in clomid and femara for me, but I don't know why. It won't do anything. I won't get pregnant, so why bother? I won't bother with IUI this cycle for sure. We might bd, but that's it. I have no hope at all right now. Merry Christmas to me. Gee thanks. I just can't stop crying about it all. I wish I knew what I did to deserve this heartache. First losing my Dad and now this. I just feel so defeated. I feel like the stars are aligned against me at this point and I don't know why. I'm a good person. I am a good Mom and Wife. I just don't get it. Oh, and AF arrived this morning, so move me back to waiting to O, even though I don't know if I'll bother trying this month. Thanks. If you don't see me on, I'm just sulking. I'll be back eventually.
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Many many hugs to you. I'm nearing 18 months TTC #2 now as well and it just eats me every day. I also swear I find out about every 2 days that someone else I know is pregnant. What is with that? Needless to say, if it's someone here I am THRILLED but usually it's people who try once and hit it. Gah. :( I wish we were all that lucky.

I think I'll TAB this month, wing it and make my RE appt. for February.

Robyn- Good to see ya, even if just for a moment. I think TAB can do wonders for your mental status and marriage:giggle: When we were tab b/w ivf #1 & #2 i had the funnest most carefree summer. Dh and i kind of got back to where our marriage was before and we wer happy and ready to jump in to the madness when it rolled around again in oct. I think TAB and just ahving fun with your Dh and T is just what the doctor ordered.

Thanks so much. I'm still reeling with happiness over YOUR good news, I smile everytime I think of it. :bighug: Oh and btw I hope the longies made it safe to you! Maybe you should keep them for yourself :giggle:. :hugs: