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

[LisaB]

Congrats Carla it seems like yesterday you were going through all that IVFcrap. Congrats on the girl how exciting for you Nichole it all seemed like yesterday you also were going through so much crap. Lets hope for lots of BFP. On a positive note we are planning another trip to Disney in April We are staying at Shades which is great

 

[cybrkitn]

Thinking of you...sending those positive vibes your way!!!!

Thanks! I'm confident that I'm pregnant, even though two tests showed negative. I did see two tiny little spots this morning after I had tested (which happened with DS5). I'm going to assume that there isn't enough of the pregnancy hormone to be detected yet. Besides, one of our friends told me that she got three negatives even though she was pregnant. Her DD is 3 months younger than DS5.

I've never been more than 28 days and have always had certain "symptoms" that have never failed to let me know AF was on the way. This time I was missing one major symptom and I'm already one day overdue with no signs of AF starting at all.

Looks like I'm going to have to wait a few more days before I can test again. Maybe then there will be enough of the hormone to be detected.

 

[princess pooh]

Carla your baby is adorable!!! She's looks like such a sweetheart

Good luck Cybrkitn!

 

[helenabear]

Allison Sometimes a break is all we need. I can understand finishing out the charting though. I am sure before you know it August will be here and you will be seeing your BFP soon!

Nicole, that is awesome! Congratulations on your girl I still have 3 weeks to go before I find out.

Carla, your girl is sooo precious. I really wish that you had an easier time with everything though.

Tasha, good luck when your time comes TTC again. I hope to see you stop in more often

Cybrkitn, good luck! I hope you get an answer on being pregnant soon! What brand of tests are you using? Some are better than others IMO.

Rebecca, my fingers are crossed for you with your IUI!

 

[cybrkitn]

Cybrkitn, good luck! I hope you get an answer on being pregnant soon! What brand of tests are you using? Some are better than others IMO.[/FONT]
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I've used First Response on Saturday, then DH went out and bought EPT.

 

[helenabear]

Most who have seen me here a long time knows how much I hate First Reponse. They showed me negative when I had HCG levels in the thousands. All THREE of them did. I have had much better experiences with EPT digital. I don't like the non-digital now... don't trust them as much. Good luck in the next few days though!

 

[DznyLvr2005]

ughh....
I don't know what's going on with me, but it's now my cycle day 37 and still no AF
I had a pain on O day in my left ovary and also last week I had some left ovary pain.. but still nothing!!!
Like I said before, unless it's a miracle, there's no way I can be preg. If I am, then I am literally the most fertile person on the planet and I should be in guiness book of world records. I mean....no I can't even explain it on the DISBOARDS!!! It's just TMI!
I don't know what to do, I feel stupid buying a test cause I feel like I just can't be.
The only thing is my bbs still hurt.. (like they always do before AF)
hmmmmm
I'm going on vacation next week to Maine. Because I had two previous miscarriages, I'm scared to go anywhere!! If I am, I don't wanna leave my house!! UGH!!!
If I don't get it by Thursday, I guess I'll test. I leave for Maine on Saturday....

 

[Gurgi]

Well, I'm out this month. AF started this afternoon, right on schedule I just wonder if I'll ever be able to have a child with my husband Almost two years of trying, and nothing other than a miscarriage and more heartache than I can shake a stick at.

 

[shmoogrrrl]

Hello!

Somehow I managed to completely lose this thread. Duh. I thought I subscribed and I guess I didn't. ANYWAY...

I am 14 days into my cycle now. I'm doing Gonal-F which is going pretty well. No side effects. I am obsessing over my weight a bit too much since it seems that EVERYONE mentions weight gain. I am on the heavy side anyway but I just lost a pretty good amount of weight and I don't want to gain ANY of it back. Hehehe.

I am still on 37.5 units of the med and so far there are a bunch of little follicles but nothing big enough to do the trigger and IUI. I guess that because I have PCOS they don't want to raise the medicine dose too much lest I make lots and lots of little eggs. Right now I will settle for one. I'm going in to get monitored about every three-four days. I just went today so my next will be Wednesday.

Anyway, I'm just plugging along, I guess!

 

[GypsySue]

I was out this weekend and am trying to catch up!

Rebecca, good luck! My fingers and toes are crossed for you.

Gurgi, so sorry about AF. I am feeling very hopeless right now too. Patience was never my strong suit and the TTC is really starting to get to me.

DznyLvr2005, don't ask me what is up with the crazy cycles--mine was 50 days!!

Allison, my DH and I have had the Sperm Container issue before too. It's hard to keep the romance alive when you have so much else on your mind.

Vick, I don't know what to say other than try to stay positive. I know how hard it is, though.

I hope all this effort will bring everyone beautiful babies soon!!

I have drs. appt Wednesday. Nervous it will be less than good news.

 

[cybrkitn]

Well, I'm out this month. AF started this afternoon, right on schedule I just wonder if I'll ever be able to have a child with my husband Almost two years of trying, and nothing other than a miscarriage and more heartache than I can shake a stick at.

Gurgi, I'm so sorry.

 

[KristineN]

I am very sorry!

Well, I'm out this month. AF started this afternoon, right on schedule I just wonder if I'll ever be able to have a child with my husband Almost two years of trying, and nothing other than a miscarriage and more heartache than I can shake a stick at.

 

[KristineN]

right now I am injecting:
lupron
gonal f
low dose hcg

I am having a hard time...the side effects are tough...especially the mood swings...I am feeling very depressed & I am NOT a depressed person whatsoever. I feel terribly overwhelmed. I am hoping this mornings U/S appt. will alleviate some of this stress.

Hope all of you are well!!

 

[mickeyboat]

for everyone .

Sperm container! We had the same issues. We had to BD exactly 12 hours after my injection - which made it 6AM - DH was not into it.

We had a yard sale this weekend. We made a lot of money (the kids get to split it), and had fun. We still have a bunch of stuff we are going to donate to the Salvation Army, and give to friends. I am so glad to have it all out of my house.

I am taking a short vacation starting Friday through Wednesday. My dad is coming to visit from Phoenix, and we are going to York, ME overnight on Friday.

My kids were monsters this morning. I think they are tired from all the activity of the weekend.

Gurgi - sorry about the old hag. But your lunch with your grandfather sounds entertaining.

Allison - maybe it is a good idea to give it a break - especially if you think you might start treatment after your appointment in August. Enjoy the spa - I am in desperate need of a pedicure.

shmooo - I had PCOS too, and had lots of little follicles. They would give me the trigger shot, and almost every month I would have a chemical pregnancy. Wishing lots of luck to you.

Dznylvr - I am going to Maine on Friday! Small world!

cybrktn - I so hope you get a BFP!

Gotta run. Will be back soon.

Denae

 

[helenabear]

Gurgi I am sooo sorry. Was this your first month of TTC after all was done though? I just hope it happens for you soon. I know that feeling of sadness... and I realize nothing I can say will help, but hang in there.

Kristine, I am sorry about the mood swings. Sadly I hear they are norm for patients on fertility drugs and then will continue throughout pregnancy I hope you find a good way to deal with it, especially the down parts.

I admit I am stealing these questions from over a year ago but...

QOTD: Are you sick to death of the question "When are you going to have a baby?" Or do people even ask?

Amazingly for us, no one ever asked much. They actually asked a lot more right after we got engaged and married than they did as time went on. Even after I quit my job 2 years ago, I didn't get a lot of questions. The last time anyone asked me about it was around Christmas time and it was a decent friend of mine. Of course it was right after the miscarriage so I was a bit more emotional. I did always answer "if it is meant to be, we will have a child"

 

[Gurgi]

Well, I'm glad someone found my story with my gramps amusing, I got tacked for a "filter violation" and major points for it Jeepers, just added to the funk I'm in today.

This is the first "real month" of TTC since my surgery, but I just feel like nothing's going to happen. I think I'm actually going to stop taking the vitamins and what not and see if I get pregnant without being on anything.

 

[helenabear]

Gurgi, sorry about the points. At least those will expire soon enough. I didn't see the story, but sorry you got in trouble for it. I know what you mean about funks... seems like nothing can go right.

I think three is a magic number that you ought to look for... it worked for us I never did take pre-natals and honestly still am not (my stomach cannot tolerate them) so if you go with a regular woman's one a day (I always do no matter what) I would say you are probably good to lay off and just see what comes your way. You know you were able to get pregnant once so after they fixed you up I am sure you will get pregnant again and soon (okay that's the crap I was telling myself after the miscarriage )

 

[Minnesota!]

((((gurgi))) I am sorry.


((((group hug)))) I think we all need it! I pray the ++++ comes all your ways soon..

On that note - AF showed up today for the first time since 7/7/2006. I will gladly hold onto her for as long as you guys need me to!!!

 

[cybrkitn]

I'm 2 days over due for AF (30 days since I got it last) and I'm wondering if I should wait until Wednesday to try another test. Anyone know if that is enough time since I took a test this past Saturday and Sunday? Or should I let a more time pass before testing again?

Thanks.

 

[exwdwcm]

Carla- super congrats to you!! i am going to read your birth story now- i didn't even see the mommies to be thread- i'll have to get over there. i post on so many boards that i only come to this one thread on the DIS to check up on how everyone is doing. again, huge congrats to you!!! i am so glad Katherine made it okay!!

Nicole- what a beautiful name- huge congratulations on your little girl!!

Rebecca- yeah for the IUI- sounds like everything went just perfect. i am so excited to cheer you on in the 2WW!!

Allison- you definitely deserve a break. you are so much stronger than you give yourself credit for. and i think your new attitude is great. go pamper yourself!! i know it is impossible to 'relax' while TTC, even when you try and take a break, but it sounds like you and DH are on the right road. i know it is frustrating, but you are strong and your time will come. i just know it in my heart. good people deserve good things.

Gurgi, so sorry about AF.

Schmoogirl- good luck to you!!! don't worry too much about the weight gain. i usually got the most bloated in the 2WW from the shots. it's all worth it though!

Kristine- hang in there. it will get better. the moodiness and emotions are just so hard to deal with on top of everything else, but you will get through it. when is your next u/s?

as for me- hanging tough. just wanted to come share hugs and baby dust with all of you.