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

[Stepharoonie!]

Hi ladies...


Well, I'm back. Hopefully in the next 4-5 weeks, we can try again for a little bean. Keeping my fingers crossed, waiting and hoping...

 

[vettechick99]

exwdwcm (you know your name reminds me of some really funky discharge?? only to a TTC'r!!), thanks for the shout out. I'll be posting more to my trip report soon. I'll let you know.

Hey Minnesota!! So happy to see that you are chugging along nicely with the pregnancy. You're going to have an Aries baby! It's my favorite sign. Even though I'm not one, all my best friends are. Such an easy going group.

LisaB, if you learn Italian, I bet it's just a hop-skip-anda-jump to Spanish. They seem to be pretty related. You could be multilingual!

DMickey, yeah!! on the heartbeat. 160 is great! Having a girl then, right?

Laurel, I feel good about this one for you. Here's some sticky dust for you!

PoohPrincess, isn't it funny how life kinda pushes you in a direction you didn't know you wanted? That happened when we got our dog. We were just transporting her from the shelter at home to a rescue in Atlanta and we fell in love within a few hours. Didn't know we wanted a dog, but can't imagine life without her!

Jen, I sure hope Becky posts soon. After all, this thread was started by her!

To everyone else, have a nice weekend!!

 

[AllyandJack]

Laurel, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and your little one.

Nicole....geez. Why couldn't they give you a freakin ultrasound?? I hope you have a good trip with no pain. I think they do those with a lap, right? Three little holes.

DMickey....that is so annoying about the insurance. If a doctor that works at the hospital accepts the insurance, the hospital should accept it - especially if it's the ONLY hospital he works out of.

Steph, I'm so sorry for your loss. We've been pretty lucky here, so this is the place to be for a fast BFP.

PoohPrincess, now might not be the best time, but you're going to be pregnant for nine months. A lot can happen in nine months. Nine months from now, things could be more stable and you can start trying, but then you'll have to wait another nine months to have the baby.


I had my u/s today. Ovaries are good. Even though I stopped the pills and the Lupron because I was ticked off Tuesday. So, if my E2 level is OK, I start the Follistim tonight.

I got most of my blood results back. Everything is normal. However, I do have Hetero-MTHFR. I hear it's pretty common. It's not a concern since my proteins are normal, I don't have Factor V Leiden, and my homocysteine levels are normal. So, I could up my Folic Acid, but she doesn't think it's an issue. Everything I've read online says the same thing - it's normal and it's not a problem. We're just waiting for a few of the clotting panels to come back, but she said to take a baby aspirin every day until retrieval and then up it to 2 per day. We should have the others back next week and that will tell us if we need to have me do Heparin injections. She's leaning toward it all being normal since the other stuff was normal and usually they all show up abnormal together. So, I GUESS it's good news. I'm a girl with 2 normal XX chromosomes.

 

[Minnesota!]

Hey Allison - I hope this baby is an easy going one! My son was easy - liked to get up a lot at night - but easy. I had to LOL at your comment about funky cm!! Only a TTC'er! How are things going on your end??

Steph - I am so sorry for your loss. I posted to you on babycenter, I just feel awful for you. I went in at 9 weeks with my third pregnancy and the baby had stopped developing just after 5 weeks. I m/c naturally and it was the most awful thing I have gone through. Excruciating - worse than labor by a million times. I am sorry the nurses were so awful to you, however. I hope that you are jumping (LOL) back on the wagon here in the coming months and pop ++ with a keeper ASAP!

Carla - I'm sorry, but you CRACK ME UP!! I love that you stopped your Lupron b/c you were ticked off! Not that you were mad, but because just the way you said it so matter of factly. I wish this were easier for you ((((Hugs))). I know of a few gals who struggled for YEARS with IF. Got the diagnosis of Hetero, AND Factor V AND multiple clotting disorders. I can't remember exactly what she did, but she finally got pg with IVF last fall and delivered a beautfiul baby girl in July. I know it's going to happen for you!!

Jen - I am OCD, too. Every day I feel my stomach. If it doesn't feel "AS HARD" as yesterday I freak. I am going to BEG for a u/s. Don't know why I am so pessamistic this time around. I will update you gals on Tuesday as I am off Monday.

Nicole - goodness! Gallbladder attacks SUCK (I have heard). Be careful in WDW. Watch what you eat b/c if can get worse and it would stink to have to cut your trip short by going to the ER/surgery. I think grease and alcohol can set it off??

Happy Friday gals!!

 

[PoohPrincess76]

Thanks for all the kind words ladies. I did talk to DH last night. Sat down with the whole "I have 2 months worth of pills left, after that I would like to go off and see what happens" speach. He said he would think about it. Definately not right now...but maybe then. So, it is looking up. Until then I guess it is lots of practice.

To the rest of you, you all seem like a wonderful group of women and I hope to continue to talk to you during the next few months. Congrats to all the BFPs and prayers to all who are still trying and to all that have obsticals.

 

[mrs.explorer1977]

Hello Ladies...

Well, I've been lurking for a couple of weeks...okay....months but now I can start posting!

My DH and I celebrated our first anniversary last Sunday and have decided that it's time to start TTC. We were going to wait another month, but it just seemed like a "sign" (as my DH said) that my pills ended the day before our anniversary. So, when this Sunday comes long, I'll no longer be taking my pills and it'll be official!

We're not going to try too hard this month -- if it happens it happens, but no counting or temping or anything. I'm trying to not be *too* obsessed about the whole thing!

Hope everyone is having fun with the BD'ing! Just waiting for AF to be gone!

(PS: Everyone wave HI to my DH who I'm sure will be reading my posts here!)

 

[Minnesota!]

Welcome Mel! I hope your journey to Mommy-Hood is short and smooth!!

PoohPrincess - I am glad you got the ball rolling with DH!! &&&& that he comes around in 2 months when the pills run out :O)

BTW - I PM'd Becky about 2 weeks ago and she hasn't even picked it up. I am betting she is in the hospital again. Poor girl. I have very mild m/s and it can be miserable. I can't even imagine what she is going through. Hoping her baby is a EASY EASY baby to make up for the torture of the first few months!

 

[ImarriedGrumpy]

Hey everyone! I have been thinking about you all today when I went in (finally!) for the official "preconception appointment" as required by my HMO. It was really a joke - I'm current on all my pap, pelvic, etc. exams so it was just a weight/blood pressure/discussion exam.

Fortunately I have FINALLY found a sensible ob/gyn at this place and she recognized that I've done my research and I'm not clueless about what I need to do for the best chances of conceiving (many thanks to all of you who have shared information and helped in my education ). Turns out there is a series of classes that I'm supposed to take starting with "preconception and healthy pregnancy", then 5 classes during pregnancy, then 3 classes after the baby is born, plus a "bonus" class if we experience fertility problems. Thank heavens, this sensible doctor said I didn't need to take the preconception class and she also made a note in my chart that if we haven't concieved in 8 months of trying that I can get into the fertility issues treatment course rather than waiting 12 months like they usually require.

DH is sounding a little more upbeat. He's at a job interview right now, my laptop was fixed for free because it was still under warrenty, and we found an $80 solution to the TV issues. The woman who handles our morgage is sounding positive about getting it refinanced to include a home improvement loan to finish our projects and possibly get a new dryer. So maybe he'll be okay with moving ahead as planned...it's day 16 of my cycle, and I usually ov. on day 21, so there's still time for him to "get on board the baby boat" as my friend says.
So I've been thinking of you all and each of your stories today and I am very thankful to have this place to share and vent as needed! Thanks everyone!

 

[mrs.explorer1977]

we've been a pretty quiet bunch this weekend! Hope that means everyone is busy doing exciting things!

Today marks the "official" start of the TTC'ing for us -- didn't take my pill this morning, so I feel like we're on the road to parenthood!

I'm hoping I'm like my mom when it comes to getting pregnant! Her doctor told her to go off the pill a few months earlier than when they wanted to start trying and she was pregnant that first cycle!

Happy BD'ing ladies!

 

[AllyandJack]

Hey, we're getting a lot of new people. This has been a pretty lucky group.

I really hope Becky gets relief when she hits 12 weeks. I remember a co-worker had HG and she was on a portable IV at home for months. But, when she hit 12-14 weeks, she magically got better and was find the rest of the time. Becky, if you're reading, we're all thinking about you!!

IMarriedGrumpy....CLASSES??? For WHAT?!? People get pregnant all the time without classes. Sheesh. I'm happy things are looking up for you. I hope DH's job interview went well. And good for the reasonable OB who realizes that no woman should be forced to wait a YEAR before getting help. By 8 months, a doctor should have an idea that something might be wrong and can do cheap testing to rule certain things out.

Mel, I remember when I stopped the pills. It felt so....adult. As if being married didn't make me an adult, all of a sudden THIS made me an adult.

Is anyone else watching the Super Nanny Marathon? My best friend and I are wondering if Nanny Jo ever goes to the ghetto or if it's just the spoiled rich families who get her help. We came up with our own show called SuperNizzle Goes To Roxbury. She's going to pimp out her little car with rims and a purple underlight. She'll drive up with rap music blaring BA-BOOM! BA-BOOM! Yeah....we're bored.

 

[Syrreal]

Carla, I'm watching the Supernanny marathon too (as if there is anything better on a Sunday to watch). I don't think she goes to the ghetto. I don't think they need her there. They know how to take care of bratty kids. I kow most of the kids I grew up with that were from "lower" (and I do actually mean it in quotations b/c while they may have been less affluent than some they were by no means lower lass people) neighborhood and those kids NEVR crossed the line with their parents.

I'm wondering how pre-conceptions classes go... "Now boys and girls, less on #1. Insert johnson into bajango. Lesson #2 Go with the flow." LOL!!

I am in a way too silly mood today!!! I think I'm trying to keep teh horomones down and not kill DH b/c his back is sore and he doesn't want to go to lunch even though I gave in about going to dinner last night so he could go play disc golf with the promise of lunch today. Oh! This is going to be a VERY LOOOOOOONG 5 months left for DH!!!

 

[exwdwcm]

Nicole, sorry to hear about your gallbladder issues. that really sucks and timing is horrible huH? I hope you have a great vacation with the mouse and hope the surgery goes well thereafter.

Big Al- LOL at the discharge!

Carla- lol at the supernanny only doing white rich families. so true. i would watch your 'new' ghetto version! probably a lot more interesting and real.

IMarried Grumpy- classes? that is a little over the top it seems? good luck though!

well had my u/s today. I always feel bad for the folks working at the office on the weekends. I actually had a lady do the sono this time, not the usual guy. She found 6 follicles- one was already 31! the others were good size- 21, 23, 19, 18, 18. Lining was good as well, so i guess lowering my clomid to 50 worked. They drew blood and took urine too. everything is good to go, so i do my ovidrel shot tonight (i didn't realize it was refridgerated, i ordered from IVP and it came in a huge box that was heavy, i was like wth?- all the dry ice!). So we do the shot tonight, in my stomach. Last month it was in my bottom and a different shot. We go in on Tuesday for the insemination. I go in wednesday for another u/s to verify ovulation. they gave me an option on that, said we didn't have to do it, but insurance pays for the u/s, so might as well. so wish us luck this time! she also said my progesterone levels were good, so no need to take that this time.

i didn't have bad cramping this time around which was nice. only some headaches and hot flashes. those hot flashes suck though.

 

[Jen_in_NH]

Michelle - good luck!!!

ImarriedGrumpy - what are they supposed to be teaching you in those classes? Or are they hoping to scare people out of having children to keep their costs lower?

Carla - I thought when SuperNanny went to NH, it might be entertaining. Particularly northern NH. I was hoping for a real redneck family, you know? Your version could be entertaining.....

BTW, speaking of people we haven't heard from in a while, has anyone heard how FlyingBelle is doing?

So I've discovered the top three signs I'm actually pregnant. First, Applebee's nacho's sounded like a good idea for dinner last night. Second, the sight of my dog throwing up last night was enough to make me do it too. Third, I have learned that there will be no jumping out of things for a few months - excruciating **** pain

Have a great day!!

Jen

 

[exwdwcm]

So I've discovered the top three signs I'm actually pregnant. First, Applebee's nacho's sounded like a good idea for dinner last night. Second, the sight of my dog throwing up last night was enough to make me do it too. Third, I have learned that there will be no jumping out of things for a few months - excruciating **** pain

Have a great day!!

Jen

what did you jump out of?

oh and i just had to post a pic of me and my new nephew delivered last week!

 

[Jen_in_NH]

Michelle, that's a great picture!

I jumped out of the back of a truck. Very painful Won't do it again either.

Jen

 

[DMickey28]

I can't imagine jumping out of anything... I'm lucky to get of the bed at a reasonable rate.

My M/S hit me hard yesterday, I think crossing that 8wk threshold or something. I could barely move all day. I forced myself to eat a decent dinner and luckily things have stayed down and get a good night's sleep. I felt wonderful this morning but am starting to hit the wall now.

Sometimes I sweart the nausea is worse than the getting sick... it just doesn't go away! I am sure however that Becky would disagree... I hope she is doing ok.

 

[AllyandJack]

I saw FlyingBelle on another thread. She said she m/c last week at 8 weeks. It's the thread started by Stepharoonie about her m/c and bad experience with her doctor.

Jen, no more jumping. Do they know you're pregnant yet?

Michelle, I love the Ovidrel. Anything pre-mixed is the way to go! Good luck with the catheter tomorrow!

DMickey, my mom always told me that pregnancy nausea was awful because you didn't always throw up and she wished she could just get it up. I was sick during my short pregnancy.....I can't throw up because of surgery I had and I wanted to just pass out and be put out of my misery. The Jolly Rancher lollipops really helped. It hit me at 3pm - along with the overwhelming fatigue. After I m/c, I had this vision that it would have gotten easier. I'm starting to re-think that vision hearing everyone's stories!!


I begged my way out of an ultrasound today. I just had blood. I feel awful and I was in no mood to be poked with that thing. She thinks I have a sinus infection. Not that she's an expert in that area, but she's still a doctor, so I guess she could be right. I start anti-biotics for surgery next week, so I'm trying to suffer through it until then.

I'm watching Dr. Phil.....this guy is denying he's having an affair with his adopted daughter. I don't believe him. I think he's going after her. Creep.

 

[beckmrk04]

Hi everyone!!! I have missed 2 months of talk, I think...

As many of you know- I am pregnant, and in the past 3 months I have been through hell, I think. I have severe hyperemesis, and had to be hospitalized 4 times and have a catheter surgically placed into my chest in order to get nutrition when I couldn't keep anything at ALL down.

BUT- I'm in my 15th week and it seems that the last two weeks have been a turning point. I am weaning off of my daily IVs, and I haven't vomited in 3 weeks (I never thought that would be so exciting).

Anywho, now that I don't feel like death I'm re-excited about this baby!!

How are all my girls on here?

 

[AllyandJack]

Becky! So happy you're over the bad part. It sounds like you've been through a lot. Every woman deserves to enjoy her pregnancy.


I finally got my call-back. Um....sorta. I lost my patience and took Vicodin and got in the shower. DH paged her and she called him back. Mess up at the lab. She didn't get my results until 6:15pm. I'm so sick of that lab. Anyway, I'm hyper-stimulating AGAIN. So, I suffered on this god-forsaken Metformin for months for nothing. I hyper-stimulate. That's just who I am. My E2 was a bit high to begin with. She didn't think it was a problem, but it was higher than normal.....because I was a rebel and stopped the Lupron. She doesn't know this, but didn't have a problem with it since I didn't have any cysts. Anyway, it doubled in 3 days, which is almost normal (they want to see it double in 4 days). I'm going back in tomorrow for another stick in the hand. I don't see what her deal is....she's obsessed with keeping my E2 level at 2,500 or less. Why? I don't know. Letting it go higher won't kill me. Ugh....I'm going to take more Vicodin and put myself out cold.

 

[beckmrk04]

BTW - I PM'd Becky about 2 weeks ago and she hasn't even picked it up. I am betting she is in the hospital again. Poor girl. I have very mild m/s and it can be miserable. I can't even imagine what she is going through. Hoping her baby is a EASY EASY baby to make up for the torture of the first few months!

I heard that, and THANK YOU ALL for your concern!