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

[Minnesota!]

(((((Carla)))) I can't even give you enough cyber hugs. *** is wrong with your dr? I am sorry things aren't going right. I would be skipping the pudding and bringing on the french fries with mayo to dip em in. It's just not right. I am very sorry..


Thank you guys for the congrats. The cramping is still nagging me, but I keep pulling out my u/s picture to remind myself. I am going to take it easy tonight (cha right...a gob of laundry and dishes to do and a crabby hubby)...

 

[Minnesota!]

Oh and DMickey - I hope the next 2 weeks go super fast for you! I wasn't supposed to have my u/s until the 29th and that wait was killing me.

 

[AllyandJack]

Minnesota, it's the lab (which is worse....at least my doctor can fix the problem...these people just keep on messing with me).

They have some sort of low baseline IQ in order to work there. Last week, I passed out there. This is the place where the supervisor told me to just take a vacation and it'll happen. I plan to have some fries tonight. I don't care if I'm up sick all night and have to miss work. I'm drinking Diet Coke now. Boy, it feels good to EAT again!

Hey, the bleeding worked in a way for you since you got a u/s early.

 

[Jen_in_NH]

Carla - Trying to coordinate all of this stuff sucks, especially when you feel like crap to start with.

Minnesota! - Yay for the heartbeat! That's great!!
DMickey28 - Only 2 weeks! That'll be no time at all!

ImarriedGrumpy, kimntrent, and Lisa - Sorry about AF


I'm still waiting (somewhat impatiently) to see if AF shows up. I'll test this weekend if it doesn't happen by then (DH wants to be home when I do it, so that means I wait until Saturday). I'm learning patience this way..... My temp is still up (98.2) so hopefully this actually means something! Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Jen

 

[Minnesota!]

JEN!!! &&&&&&. How are you NOT testing already??? You have some willpower, lady!

Carla - UGH on the lab! What fricking morons! I am sorry you have to put up with the BS of some incompetent ash-holes.

 

[exwdwcm]

Carla- so sorry you are having to deal with morons! as if it isn't all tough enough without them! geez!

IMarriedgrumpy- sorry that AF came! i know my DH would probably nix our trying if one of us was laid off. he is so weird when it comes to money (and cheap), it's not like we are poor and dang it, my clock is ticking! i am so glad your DH is understanding and willing to keep TTC! that's awesome!

Minnesota- glad you had a great u/s and that things are going well!

we just returned from our 5 night WDW trip last night. delayed flight due to weather here in Dallas (and orlando!). we had a great time. i'll post a trip report on the TR boards this weekend with pics!

now the stress begins.....the doc said i should test on saturday. i couldn't wait and did an answer early test today- BFN. i am hoping it is just too early still.......if not, well at least i have more time to deal with the BFN and know we just have to go again next month with another IUI. i had 4 viable eggs though! i am really hoping one worked. i guess i'll wait til Saturday (day 29) to test again. I am so irregular (anywhere from 18 days to 35), that i guess i could still get a BFP. i can always hope.

I never get sore ****s, and don't have them now, but i did feel nauseous some in disney- but then again, i have stomach issues quite regularly, so who knows. i usually get terrible PMS, including migraines, horrible stomach cramping/pain, diarrhea etc. I had a few minor headaches at wdw, but no other PMS symptoms. so that is weird and I am hoping a good sign. anyways- keep you fingers crossed.

i know spending this $$ every month is going to get expensive if we have to keep doing this. Do any of you get it all covered by insurance? I was just curious. luckily so far the sonograms have been covered, but we spent about $700 OOP for the clomid/progesterone/trigger shot and the IUI procedure.

 

[BelleMcNally]

Hello all!

I just finished reading through the thread...*whew*.

My heart goes out to all of you future mommas, you are so full of love and support--what lucky kids you'll have!

I guess it's fitting that this is my first post on the DIS in a long time--I got married in May and have been busy moving/starting a new career, etc. since then. But now I finally have stable internet access and plan to be around a lot more often.

I'm 22 and DH is 23. I have PCOS, so I'm pretty worried about TTC. I was actually pregnant once before, but it ended in a miscarriage. I wasn't ready to be a mom, but I still mourned for the baby.

DH and I are planning on "trying" starting in November, but I'm going off the pill at the end of this month.

Good wishes to all!

 

[DMickey28]

Thanks guys, I hope the next few weeks go by fast. My Sxs are stepping up a bit so that makes me feel good. I am still taking tests and *timing* how fast and dark the lines come up.... yeah I am weird!! I am so exhausted lately and today my BB's just started to get mega sore. No M/S yet (Thank goodness) just a little nausea every once in a while, nothing I can't handle!!

Minnesota ~ I have cramps too. Off and on mostly every day. And pulling...when I stretch it feels like I have been doing sit ups every day for half the day. My low abs feel a lot harder and I *think* I can start to feel the little outline of hardness (the uterus maybe) down real low. I am so curious to see how the U/S dates me because I will be 7w4d on Sept 6th.

Carla ~ God just forgot to give some people a heart and somehow put them in the medical field.

Imarriedgrumpy ~ I am sorry about AF.

Jen ~ I don't know how you can wait. DH always wanted to be with me too, but since we weren't really trying the last few months, just not preventing I didn't plan on taking the test and never thought it would be BFP.

Please keep a little pray and pixie dust around for me and the baby!!! My heart is already getting attached and confident will hold our first baby in 8 months... Thank you!!

 

[DMickey28]

Finger's crossed for you Michelle.

 

[LisaB]

Carla Kevin has a saying "Tough times don't last Tough people do" Think of that next time you have to deal with the morons at the lab. I know how you are feeling I feel like I just want to give up. Diana's friend's brother was just diagnosed with autism. Mild form but I feel so bad for Elizabeth's mom Lauren. Sometimes I think we should just count our blessings with Diana

 

[7beasley]

Carla -- so sorry you are going through all this insurance crap...as if this stuff isn't hard enough already. I would like to open an office where my job is to just deal with insurance crap and insurance appeals and this kind of stuff for people...I could be a super specialized lawyer that just deals with stupid heartless insurance companies...think anyone would pay for that kind of service?

Seriously though -- I am so sorry you are going through all this...hugs and good thoughts to you!!

Minnesota -- congrats -- glad the ultrasound was good!

Exwdwcm -- glad the trip was great! I have my fingers crossed for you that you get some good news on Saturday!

DMickey -- everything sounds like it is progressing well!

IMarriedGrumpy -- sorry about AF -- good luck with the insurance stuff.

BelleMcNally -- WELCOME and good luck! This group of ladies is simply wonderful...everyone here is smart and supportive -- feel free to vent or ask any questions...chances are someone in our group has gone through it already and can comment!

Jen in NH -- how can you hold off on testing...you are so disciplined - I still test every now and again even though it is a virtual medical impossiblity that I will ever get pregnant!! Good luck when you decide to test!!

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I had a total breakdown this morning when I was getting ready for work. You know how some thing will all of a sudden just pop into your mind...I was singing along to the radio - trying to figure out what to wear today and what work I had to get done today and all of a sudden out of nowhere - I recall this conversation (as clear as day I might add) that my husband and I had several years ago well before we were TTC and well before we even though we wanted to TTC...

My mom has been bugging me for *years* with all the crap about when are you going to get pregnant -- I want a grandchild...blah blah blah...and my DH and I were talking about how annoying she was and my DH says to me - just tell her you are trying but are having problems and she should leave you alone and we laughed and imagined what her reaction to that would be. But I told my DH that I did not want to tell my mom that because that would be a jinx and god forbid what if we actually did have problems some day...

And then low and behold - not only are we having *problems* (problems would actually be nice!) but I find out I am practically sterile -- and will never get pregnant on my own and have no eggs...I friggin lost it this morning -- I don't know why this conversation popped into my mind and why it made me so sad but jeez --- I have always been a firm believer in things happening for a reason but i just have no explanation for why I would be going through what I am going through right now!

Anyway -- after a good hysterical snotty cry I felt better and was able to actually get dressed and go to work!

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Thinking of you all -- people just don't have any idea of the stress we all are under!

Carla -- you keep popping back into my thoughts as well...especially because I think of everyone here - you have been through the most and have had the toughest road to hoe...even though things seem bleak and awful now...keep telling yourself it will be okay (eventually) and all this will be worth it someday! We are here for you!

PS Carla - I will trade you --- I will handle your insurance company stuff for you (I can tell them I am your lawyer) if you will handle writing my insurance appeal for me (you can tell them you are my lawyer!) -- maybe it would be easier for both of us if we went into our advocating roles instead of trying to take care of our own problems!!

~Nicole

 

[KimR]

just want to pop in for a bit and say congrats to all those expecting. Minnesota, that is great news on your US - believe me, I KNOW how nerve-wracking those US's can be. It's gotten to the point that I hate that evil machine!

To BelleMcnalley and others with PCOS: I want to offer you some encouragement. My sister has had PCOS for years. She had several miscarriages and for the most part had given up hope of ever being a Mother. She had surgery to correct the problem, but unfortunately went through a divorce shortly thereafter. Well, a few years later she found herself unexpectedly pregnant and now I have an absolutely adorable 2-year-old neice!

As for myself, I am now back TTC after my MC - cycle day 3. I will likely be lurking but not posting much or actively participating. After 3 MCs, the only way I can do this anymore is if TTC takes a 'backseat' to the rest of my life and posting here will only feed my obsession. I don't know if that makes any sense, but that is where I am right now. I might pop in from time to time for congrats or words of encouragement. I hope with all my heart that every one of us on this thread will soon be blissfully pg!

 

[LisaB]

Nicole that sounds like such a good idea. As a social worker I can handle everyone else's problems and multitask but can i do it with my own life NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[7beasley]

Hi LisaB...sorry I "forgot" you in my earlier "shout out" post!!! It was unintentional of course!!

Hope you are doing well.

I really am thinking of starting a specialized practice...

Sounds like I have some potential clients right here on this board!!

Have a good night!

~Nicole

 

[LisaB]

That is okay Nicole.

 

[exwdwcm]

Nicole- so sorry to hear about your 'breakdown', it happens to all of us. after what you have been through, it is only normal. keep your chin up and know you aren't alone! sometimes a good cry is needed.

Kim- best of luck- just know everyone is thinking about you, even if you aren't here.

well today is officially CD 28. my test yesterday (answer brand for early testing) was BFN. I'll test again saturday. no AF yet though either, but i am thinking she is coming, backache starting today.....dang it! i could go another week before she comes with my irregularity. who knows. i hate this waiting and I'll hate getting a BFN even more again!

here's a pic from our trip to WDW last week- dinner at Ohana- gotta love free dining!

 

[Syrreal]

Michelle, I see a pina colada on that table! That is my fave drink from Ohanas- they make the best one ever!

On another note, when I tested the 1st time it came back bfn (w/ the first response early one) and I had been feeling the entire time that I was getting AF (plus I was getting ready to fly which always makes her come early) and a few days later still nothing so I tested again...bfp.
I have heard that the early response ones really aren't that accurate until you think that you're late.

 

[exwdwcm]

Michelle, I see a pina colada on that table! That is my fave drink from Ohanas- they make the best one ever!

On another note, when I tested the 1st time it came back bfn (w/ the first response early one) and I had been feeling the entire time that I was getting AF (plus I was getting ready to fly which always makes her come early) and a few days later still nothing so I tested again...bfp.
I have heard that the early response ones really aren't that accurate until you think that you're late.

thanks for the info and encouragement! i'll definitely be testing again and i probably won't believe it if i get a BFP!

the lava colada is my favorite drink there!! but i passed and had a virgin colada instead to be safe. DH did the drinking around the monorail loop---i had coke and then that v colada, lol! I had half a beer at the cali grill while he had his drink, but i didn't want to risk anything else. He was feeling pretty good by the time we got to dinner!

 

[Syrreal]

I had the regular colada when I was there in May. I didn't know I was pg yet and that was the only drink I had while I was there. If I can get back down there in October I'll have a virgin one

 

[DMickey28]

I tested with a early response test on tuesday, CD24 and it was BFN. Then did a digital on CD 28 and that was BFP. A friend of mine is a few weeks ahead of me and she didn't test positive until about three and half weeks later.