Any other DISers trying to concieve? Reread OP for the QOTD!

[exwdwcm]

Thanks for the welcome!

For those who did IVF...how was the egg retrieval process? Painful? I start BC pills Sunday...go in 2 weeks to hear the whole "plan". In the mean time...I keep reading & reading

Kristine- the ER was not that bad. mine was early- at 6am, so i had to be there at 5am to prep. they got me ready in a room- gown, IV going etc. then at 6am, i was wheeled into the operating room, and given full anisthesia and knocked out. when i woke up, i had to be in recovery for about an hour before going home. I was in some slight pain from the surgery, but not too awful, plus they give you pain pills. they removed 8 mature follicles from me. i had the ER on a thursday and took that day and the next day off. I would recommend having the day of and day after the ER off to recuperate. If you have any more questions- feel free to pm me or email me. always willing to help and share my experience.


Schmoogirl- IUI is a breeze- or it was for me. you are doing the injections though right off the bat, so the only thing i had as side effects with the injections were the extreme bloating from producing so many eggs. i used a differnet injection than you, but they all work the same way. they will monitor your follicle growth probably every other day via ultrasound once you start using the stims. then once at least one or more follies hits 18mm in size, they will probably have you trigger. this means injecting the 'trigger shot (ovidrel is commonly used)' to induce ovulation 36 hours later. so 36 hours after the shot, you go in for the actual IUI. it is similar to a pap smear. Dh can be there with you. i had to drop off DH's 'sample' by 8:30am, and i usually was told to come back around 11am. that gives them time to 'wash' the sperm and collect the best ones. then it is just like a pap- spread em- they just 'inject' the sperm using a catheder like tube directly into your cervix. it wasn't painful, but some folks do have pain- it differs for everyone. i was so used to all the sonograms (******l), so being legs spread in the air again wasn't painful for me. then you lay there for about 15 minutes, then go home. simple as that. i hope it goes well- feel free to pm me with questions- i did 4 IUIs- two of them with clomid and two with injectables (follistim). none of them worked for me, although i responded well (had good eggs).

 

[exwdwcm]

Skuttle- no fair that DH is out for the summer!

Carla- wow, you are in the real homestretch now! sorry you are feeling so crappy. i hope you have a great and easy delivery after all you have been through and hope you can feel better again once the baby is here. i am sure the little one is just getting cramped and can't move as much now. will they induce past a certain point for you?

Gurgi- yeah on AF!!! that is awesome she came with no cramps too! lol

Tinkerchele- keep us posted on how it goes next week!

Nicole- glad the last checkup went great!! i know you can't wait til june 22nd!!! my u/s is next thursday (7th). i cannot wait to know if this is a boy for sure!

Jennifer- welcome back from jamaica mon!! glad you had a good time and even happier that you found an RE that is seeing you and already doing some testing- that is awesome. I wasn't made to wait the 6 months or year since i had been on the pill for 5 years with no protection (not even pull out method) and had no accidents, so they clearly knew there was an issue and saw me right away. i hope it all goes well for you.

i am doing okay. officially 17 weeks today. the round ligament pain and stretching/pulling cramping is just killing me. i haven't felt the baby move yet, but i guess it could happen soon. already ordered the crib and baby furniture! and man, all the talk of disney trips really has me missing it too (thanks Carla!! lol). i really can't wait til the little one is old enough to take. i don't think i can wait that long though.

 

[KristineN]

Michelle,

did you do the whole acupuncture thing as well?

 

[GypsySue]

I hate Fertility Friend! They took back my bullseye, saying they could no longer acurately predict ovulation--I know this had nothing whatsoever to do with my inability to take my temperature at the same time everyday

An attorney at our office just had her baby. About the time she announced she was expecting was about the time we started TTC--so kind of sad day here for me (but I am on the record as being happy for her!! I don't want to get scolded!).

 

[skuttle]

Sue, FF did the same thing to me last month and I took my temps at the same time, or close to it, every day.

Denae...what kind of swing set did you put up? We plan on getting DS a wooden swing set for his birthday in July. I still haven't settled on one yet.

This morning we received a call the DH's grandma passed away last night. She had been suffering from Alzheimers for the past couple of years. Just recently she had really gone down hill. It's almost like a relief. I think everyone did the majority of their grieving long ago when she was first put in the nursing home due to the Alzheimers getting so bad. The funeral is Friday. DH seems okay, I'm just worried about him and the funeral. He's never cared for funerals. DH's dad died back when he was about 8 or 9 years old and ever since then, DH doesn't care for funerals, so I'm sure it'll be tough for him.

 

[WDWAurora]

Sorry about your loss, Skuttle. I hope your DH is ok. I know it can be hard to tell at times with the men.

We're still in limbo...the waiting to TTC is starting to get harder, which I know is silly, but it's still not fun.

 

[mickeyboat]

I am so sorry for your loss, skuttle. I lost both of my remaining grandparents last winter, and it was a relief for us and them, too. I feel a little guilty for feeling that way, but I think they don't mind, they were both ready.

We put up a metal swingset. We bought it at KMart and it has primary colors, a rock climbing wall and climbing net along with two swings and a trapeeze. The kids have really been enjoying it. We toyed with getting a wooden one, but they are 6 and 7, and it won't be many more years that they use the thing. Plus it was a replacement for the one that was crushed by our neighbor's tree a few weeks ago, and they are paying for it, so we didn't want to spend a ton of money.

We are going to GS camp this weekend, and I am NOT looking forward to it. It is supposed to rain, and since there are so many parents going from our troop, we might have to sleep in a tent. I am pretty sure if it rains and we are in the tent, we will be packing up and going home at night time. We have to bring all sorts of insane items like a coffee can and a baby food jar, plus provide almost all the food we are going to eat while we are there. And the kids are doing a performance which we have to practice non-stop for. I really can't wait for this school year to be over.

Sue - I never used fertility friend when I was charting, but I am certain I never would have gotten a bullseye - I was just not ovulating. My RE took one look at my chart and within 2 seconds he was able to tell I wasn't. It sucked!

Gurgi - get ready, get set, go!!!!!

Michelle - glad things are still going well for you. I had terrible round ligament pain. I called several times about it and complained about it at almost every visit. I mean, we know there will be morning sickness, but no one ever tells us about this pain.

TinkerChelle and 2bemarried - I think if my DH had to have that procedure, we would not have kids. Your guys are fantastic!

Denae

 

[mickeyboat]

We're still in limbo...the waiting to TTC is starting to get harder, which I know is silly, but it's still not fun.

I know exactly what you mean. TTc is supposed to be full of bow chicka wow wow, and for us it turned into BD on command.

 

[Miss Mo]

Hey folks!

Well I'm coming to join you!! Came off the pill last month and planning to stop trying not to concieve lmao: sounds less scary than TTC) at Disney in July!! (Decided not to start before that just incase - this could be the last big holiday and I'm going on those coasters!! )

So deep breath - eek!! Very scary!!

mo x

 

[TinkerChelle]

This morning we received a call the DH's grandma passed away last night. She had been suffering from Alzheimers for the past couple of years. Just recently she had really gone down hill. It's almost like a relief. I think everyone did the majority of their grieving long ago when she was first put in the nursing home due to the Alzheimers getting so bad. The funeral is Friday. DH seems okay, I'm just worried about him and the funeral. He's never cared for funerals. DH's dad died back when he was about 8 or 9 years old and ever since then, DH doesn't care for funerals, so I'm sure it'll be tough for him.

Skuttle, so sorry for your loss. Hang in there! With your support, I am sure DH will be fine.

 

[Gurgi]

Gurgi - get ready, get set, go!!!!!

Do you mean...I have the green light now?

Skuttle...I'm sorry for your DH's loss

WDWAurora...I think I must have missed somewhere as to why you're waiting to TTC...can you fill me in again? I'm sorry!

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Allison: So sorry for your loss. I completely understand about being relieved. My grandma died a slow and painfull death from cancer so I've been there. Just be there for your DH and if he is really uncomfortable at the funeral then leave. No one will judge him.

Denae: Sounds like the swing set it a hit. I remember the one we used to have as a kid. My dad wouldn't cement the posts in so my sister and I would spend our afternoons trying to swing the posts out of the ground

Mo: Welcome to the group!!! I know making this decision can be scary, I felt the same way at the begining. But you can always come here for support!!!! Have a great time on your coasters!!!

Gurgi:

Well today is CD20...9 days until AF is supposed to show. I have had this terrible cough and chest congestion for the past few days...sucks! I go in for my "annual" exam tomorrow...great fun...plus get my blood drawn for my progesterone test and CA-125.

Baby Dust to all

 

[momsully]

I hope everyone had a great weekend. We got back last night from six days with the inlaws in Ohio. It was fun but we are glad to be home.

Gurgi - Yeah on AF! Sounds weird but now you can move forward.

Miss Mo - Welcome! This is a great group. I lurked since the beginning and have been trying to post more lately.

Skuttle - Sorry about your loss. We have a wooden playsystem from Rainbow Playsystems. It was a little pricey when we bought it but we have gotten tons of use out of it. DS8 and DS5 still play on it most afternoons when they are outside. They tend to use the fort more than any of the other parts though now.

Tinkerchelle - Good luck with the insemination.

DisneyDreamer 8 - Hope you feel better. All the weather changes seem to be giving lots of people springtime colds.

I know I missed a bunch of you and I am sorry! Baby Dust to everyone! I plan to test Monday morning before my annual mammogram! That will be CD 30 and my cycles are around 30 - 34 so we shall see!

 

[snoopygirl79]

Skuttle - I am so sorry for your loss

I have a question that I hope someone will be able to help with. My cycles can be between 30 and 40 days and you're supposed to ovulate 14 days (ish) before AF starts (I think I've got that right!!). I'm on CD11 and for some reason I've convinced myself that I've ovulated already. Does anyone get ovulation pain (i.e. feel when they're ovulating?) as I felt something like a very slight AF cramp - could that be it? Also, with regard CM, isn't that meant to signify ovulation? Do we get CM throughout the cycle, or just a different sort at time of ovulation? I've heard about EWCM but I can't tell the difference!! I haven't used my OPK yet this month as I was waiting for CD13 when it suggested I start testing as I haven't a clue when I should ovulate. I don't fancy charting my temp as I know I'd be rubbish at it!!!

From all these questions, you'd never guess I've already been trying for 7 months now!! No wonder I haven't been successful!!

Vick

 

[skuttle]

Mo...Welcome! And good luck!! TTC can be a roller coaster ride! The girls here are great...lots of knowledge and always willing to listen to you cry, laugh, yell, scream, etc. I already have one 4 year old DS and have been TTC our second for about a year. Still, when I think that I might be pregnant again, I still start to get nervous and think "OMG, what did we do!" LOL!

Rebecca: Good luck today! Sounds like fun.

Gurgi...you are TOO funny! LOL!

Thanks for all of the kind words re DH's grandma. I really appreciate it. It'll be a long day tomorrow, I'm sure.

Thanks for the info re swing sets as well. We want to do a wooden one because we think DS would really enjoy the "fort" part of it. I've seen a few at TRU that I like. I"m trying to keep it under $1000, but I also don't want a set made out of toothpicks!

Today is CD21 for me. FF is showing O at CD17...I'm happy it's actually showing O! Last month was a mess with FF. If it's correct, we didn't BD much around O. We BD CD13, then not again until the morning of O, then CD19. I know it only takes that one BD, but I'm not too hopeful. I still can't believe I allowed us to have that three day break right around O like that. Ugh.

 

[KristineN]

Well, I'm off to my first acupuncture treatment. I am not a big needle person...so this should be interesting!

 

[TinkerChelle]

Hey folks!

Well I'm coming to join you!! Came off the pill last month and planning to stop trying not to concieve lmao: sounds less scary than TTC) at Disney in July!! (Decided not to start before that just incase - this could be the last big holiday and I'm going on those coasters!! )

So deep breath - eek!! Very scary!!

mo x

Good Luck Mo! Keep us posted!

 

[TinkerChelle]

I know exactly what you mean. TTc is supposed to be full of bow chicka wow wow, and for us it turned into BD on command.

Bow Chicka wow wow! Now it will keep running through my head all day.

 

[Princess Tinkerbell]

Good evening everyone!

Gurgi: Very exciting! I love your green light

Princess I have been tring the caffeine free green tea. I haven't been that consistent w/ it. I'll try harder next month.

GypsySue: I have had "pregancy symptoms" every month we have been TTC. I bet it's a good sign that you don't "feel pregnant". I have a love/hate thing w/ FF too sometimes. I think it's just plain mean to take away those crosshairs.

Allison: So sorry about you and your DH's loss. I'm sure your plans have changed for this weekend but when you see POTC, stay for the end of the credits. I am very excited for your August appt. The slip-n-slide sounded like so much fun.

Denae: Sounds like you had lost of outside fun too!

Kristine: BCP to get pg, what will they think of next . Poor DH. Sending you lots of babydust.

Kristy: Good luck w/ the IVF. The Disboard is a great good luck charm.

Carla: I am so sorry you are still feeling so poorly. You really have had to fight for it every step of the way. A trip to DW w/ your family sure is a great "pick you-up".

Tinkerchelle: I bet you are so excited! Getting so close.

Michelle: Baby furniture . I was so excited that they saw me before the year mark too! That's weird about the pill. DH and I have been married for 10 years and "together" for 11. We never used a back up method and never had an accident either. I guess I was putting more faith in the pill than it deserved.


Mo: Welcome! That would be one great souvenier! GL!

Rebecca: I hope your feeling better soon. I hope all your doctor's appts went well today.

MomSully: GL w/ your test next week! Have fun in Hilton Head next month. We have been having beautiful weather here. I hope it holds for you.

Vick: I have hard time telling between most CM, but I think you'll recognize EW when you see it. A normal luteal phase woudl be 14 days so that would have you Oing around CD 16 at the earliest probably. Although you never know. Start getting busy and POAS .

I started my progesterone last night. My temp actually dropped this morning. Oh well, I'm sure that doesn't mean anything. They aren't bad at all. A little more going on down there than I expected today, but not bad. Here's hoping one of my underacheiving eggs got it's act together and was ready to get fertilized and make mommy and daddy proud! I have serious doubts about my ability to wait another 10 days to test.

Have a great night all!
Jennifer

 

[WDWAurora]

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WDWAurora...I think I must have missed somewhere as to why you're waiting to TTC...can you fill me in again? I'm sorry!

It's ok...who knows if I mentioned it. We need things to be slightly more stable first, even though it's driving us both nuts. He starts a new job in a new city next week, I haven't found one in the new city yet, we're still technically homeless because we don't want to end up buying far from where I work, so we're staying with people/doing weekly or monthly rentals until we buy, etc etc etc so we feel like we should at least wait until I start my job (which means no changeover of insurance during, so that is a big reason to wait) and have figured out where we're going to live.

It's just frustrating being ready, knowing that technically everything could fall into place tomorrow, but really having no idea when things will be ok. If that makes any sense....We have no idea if there are any medical issues or not yet, but I'm concerned because both my mom and his sister had reproductive issues. I'm an only child, but it wasn't by choice. Anyway, that's the end of today's rant. I'm stressed and hormonal because I no longer have pills helping me control all these stupid hormones.

Did I mention I have to defend my thesis this summer? Ugh.