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

[DMickey28]

Skuttle and LIsa - Hugs!!

Nicole - Congrats on your healthy peanut!!

 

[mickeyboat]

Hooray, Nicole! I am so excited to see your ticker.

Oh, Allison and Lisa, I am so sorry for your heartaches. I think you both are perfectly entitled to feel the way you do, even though you have a child already.

Denae

 

[AllyandJack]

Nicole, congrats on the ultrasound!! Were you scared out of your mind? I thought I was going to throw up and told the woman I needed a sedative for it. When she printed out that picture, I just sat there and sobbed out of relief. It's officially official!!!

Has anyone heard from Becky?? I know she doesn't have internet at home, but I had hoped she'd pop in from a family member's computer.

Minnesota, I should hear today if I failed my 3 hour. I just expect the bad news - that way I'll either be pleasantly surprised or it'll just be what I figured. Is it me, or is everyone who got pregnant on this board having the fastest pregnancies in history?!? I'm amazed when I see everyone's tickers.

Lisa and Allison, don't feel guilty for wanted more than 1 child. People out there squirt them out like they're buying groceries. So many people just take it as a given that they'll have as many babies as they want. You're entitled to want more.

I've been in business training for my real estate stuff. Some of the stuff is helpful, but some of it...honestly, half of their suggestions make you sound like a smarmy used car salesman. I'm sitting there thinking, "If someone ever approached me like that, the LAST thing I'd give them is a referral!" I just want to be me, you know? Sure, I'll slide in what I do and where I do it and, ha ha, if you know anyone looking to buy or sell in the Southern, NH area, give me a call, but their "dialogues" make you sound like a loser. But, I'm going back today for more "training".

 

[LisaB]

Good Luck with the training Carla. I know what you mean when I did travel full time I had a new sales manager that knew nothing about cruises. Our name was Cruise Brothers. Do you think we sold cruises??????? Well she wanted us to bother every lead to see if they would bite. That is not my way of doing business. I will try to give you the best price and service and if you want to book with me fine If not okay also. Now I am selling creative memories which is a scrapbooking company. I love teaching people how to scrapp and I have realized that I have been really creative. Well good luck it seems like yesterday you were working in the law firm.

 

[helenabear]

Nicole, I am so very happy for you!!!!! I do know that seeing a heartbeat is just an amazing thing isn't it? I'll keep thinking good thoughts for you!!!

Allison and Lisa, you have every right to feel the way you do. Just because you have one baby doesn't mean that you don't hope and dream for a 2nd one. Your feelings are just as valid as any I have and just as valid as those who were never able to get pregnant in the first place. The hardeset part with all of this is finding peace with your life and your situation. I do hope that you both get that second child you so want... and most of all I hope you find peace.

Carla, good luck with the training again. I'm sure that you will be great once you get out there. I'd rather someone be themselves than anything else. It's how you build trust which is super important IMO.

No word from Becky I haven't even seen her anywhere, but I still guess she is busy at home being a new Mommy. I haven't really heard from my friend who gave birth in Dec... but I have a feeling she is a totally different case.

Anywho, still busy here prepping for Easter at church. I am still hoping to go to WDW in May... we'll see!

 

[Jen_in_NH]

Lisa and SKuttle - It stinks when everyone around you gets a BFP and you're not. I really figured if one more person told me they were pregnant when we were still trying, talking about IUI and IVF, etc that I might just go off the deep end.

Carla - good luck with the 3hr GTT. I have failed every one of the 1 hour ones, and have passed 4 3 hour ones now. Hopefully you will too. The 3 hour ones are a bit more sensitive, since you're fasting for it. Although whatever genius decided to do a fasting 3 hour during morning sickness was incredibly cruel I really thought I might puke before the end of it.

for you all

Jen

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Nicole: What a great looking ticker!!!!

Skuttle & Lisa:

Carla: I hope your training goes better today. I agree with the others...just be yourself and good things will follow.

OK so I'm confused...

I took pill 4 last night. For the past couple of days I have been having an abundance of CM that is not quite EWCM but close. Now this would be normal if I was not on Clomid. In a normal cycle I should be Oing in a couple of days...but this is not a "normal" cycle...I should be Oing in about 6 to 10 days. I guess maybe I'll start OPK's tonight???? Any advise??? I don't want this to be a "wasted" cycle

 

[MindyGirl]

Wow, go away for a few days and I am pages behind!

Nicole.. Congrats on the ticker, (and of course the healthy peanut!) definately a milestone

Last month my cycle was 23 days. Yikes. And FF couldn't detect an O day, maybe between cd9 and cd17! I also didn't get any +OPK's. So, it may be possible that I just didn't O last month. It was only my second month charting, and it appears that I O'd the month before (DH was out of town, of course!).

So, now I am on CD 15 and I actually got, what i am fairly certain, was a +OPK last night. Up until that point, I was convinced that the darn things didn't work, because I kept getting the same line, day after day So, after some good ole fashion I hope I am in my 2ww. I will do another OPK tonight just for grins and giggles and to see what it says.

I did see my doc a few weeks ago about something else, and talked to her briefly about ttc. Previously, she said that after 6 months of being off the pill, she would like to see me if I wasn't pregnant. So, approaching the 6 month mark, I mentioned that to her. She said she would do some blood work and test hormones, etc. but she would want to do a SA for the DH too. That in itself isn't TOO big of a deal, but here's the thing. We work for the military overseas, so we see Army doctors in an Army clinic. My doc was explaining to me that there is no special, fun room to put himin the mood, just a bathroom down at the end of the hall way! And oh yeah, the bathroom does lock, but it's a public bathroom so people could knock and wait outside till he's done. Yeah, no pressure there.
Sooooo, I think I will hold off on that for a few more months at least! No need to put the DH through that if there is not nessicary!.

It's been nice reading and catching up with everyones posts. Spring is coming and it's time for renewal and change. Things will be turning green soon and blooming. That is reason enough to be optimistic and hope that other things will be blooming and budding (but hopefully not turning green!) soon


Mindy

 

[mickeyboat]

Mindy - most places will let you take the sample in the privacy of your own home and bring it in.

My RE would not start treatment with me until DH had a SA. We were not aware of this fact when we went to our first appointment. We were anxious to get the ball rolling, so the nurse put us into an exam room to we could produce what they needed. DH was pretty horrified! He was mad because there was no porn to look at, and he made me turn off the lights because they were too bright. We can look back and laugh, now, but it wasn't so funny at the time.

So, anyway, see if you can get the sample at home.

Denae

 

[GypsySue]

Ok, so here's my current dilemma: DH and I are getting an itch to plan a vacation. We usually take one big trip a year (my family lives in Europe, so we'll probaly go there, or on a cruise, or you know. . .WDW). Well, I am hesitant to make plans and put money down because I am hoping to be pregnant soon and that would probably change those plans, wouldn't it??? DH says we can only work with what we know now and live in the day and all that. Basically, why put life on hold for something that might not happen for awhile (so supportive, I know. . .) What do y'all think?

 

[mickeyboat]

Sue, when would you go? I think you can travel almost up to the last month of your pregnancy. But cruiselines have special rules, so be aware that you might not be able to cruise after your 24th week.

Does travel insurance cover pregnancy or pregnancy-related complications? That might be an option for you.

 

[GypsySue]

Sue, when would you go? I think you can travel almost up to the last month of your pregnancy. But cruiselines have special rules, so be aware that you might not be able to cruise after your 24th week.

Does travel insurance cover pregnancy or pregnancy-related complications? That might be an option for you.

yeah, see, I don't know--never been pregnant before, so I don't know about restrictions and when you should travel, etc. It just seems like a good idea to me not to plan something right now, but if it isn't a big deal to travel, then. . .

 

[ImarriedGrumpy]

Nicole, I love seeing that ticker!

Allison, hang in there... I know the feeling of being surrounded by pregnant people and having a hard time staying cheerful and celebrating with them. I'm trying really hard to be excited for my sister's pregnancy, but it just hurts to talk about it with her and to keep thinking "when will it be my turn?" I hope you'll get your turn SOON!

And Lisa and Allison, don't worry about the age gap with your kids or how old you are - my DH is 13 years older than his youngest sister, and they are super close. The family has tons of great stories about DH taking his baby sis with him to his friends' homes, teaching her to read and ride a bike, etc. I think the family relationships have more to do with personality and parenting than a specific age of the parents or number of years between the kids.

Carla, I hope the 3 hr. turned out better than the 1 hr. I'm just still so excited for you that your baby is on the way!

Sue, DH and I faced the same "to vacation or not to vacation" decision this year. I kept debating if we should stay closer to home or not because "what if I'm pregnant? What if there were complications?" etc. In the end, we decided that we just didn't want to live with the "what if's", and we booked an Alaska cruise for this May. We did make sure that we could cancel with only a small fee if I got preg and would be past 24 weeks at the time of sailing, but I'm still not preg, so we're going ahead with the cruise as planned.

My Dr. told me that the only time she'd recommend not traveling during pregnancy is in the last month or if there are complications earlier on that require closer supervision. So we decided we'd just plan on travelling, and if we have to cancel because of a pregnancy issue, then we'd cancel. Dr. also said to avoid thrill rides (roller coasters, etc.), travel to countries where the water is suspect or I'd need certain shots to go, but that still leaves plenty of vacation opportunities.

 

[Princess Tinkerbell]

Hi All

Nicole: I love your ticker. I am so excited for you!

Lisa and Allison: I think you have every right to feel the way you do. Every child is so special. It is normal that you would want the second just as much as the first. In a way, I think it could be harder. You already know how truely wonderful it really is to have a baby. I think you have some more trying left in you .

Carla: Good luck with your class. I did that training when I opened up my business to network. It worked, I met a lot of realtors and they sent me lots of referals plus it was a little extra money when the business wasn't making any. Good luck with the 3 hour results.

Rebecca: I am impressed that you even know what kind of CM you have. I get so confused. My chart is a mess! I wish I could give you some advice, but I am clueless. I do remember in my FF lessons they mentioned that you could get multiple patches of fertile CM during longer cycles. Maybe that's what this is.

Mindy: I hope the tests go Ok and you can bring your DHs sample in from home. My DH would not agree to do that in those circumstances so I know where you're coming from.

GypsySue: I know excatly what you are talking about. We are planning a trip for our 10th ann. to WDW in Sept. I have no reason to think I won't be pregnant by then, but what kind of trip do I plan (pregnant or not pregnant). Y'all can appreciate the importance of ADRs and having a gameplan for the park. My DH doesn't even want to go if I am b/c he's worried about me, but we said we were going to do this back on our honeymoon. I have been planning this trip for a while! Sorry, enough whining from me. I am feeling really frustrated today. Serious funk! My charting is going horribly and I just know it's not going to happen this month and I am really annoyed. I am so excited about having a baby. I think about it all the time during the day, but you can't really talk to anybody about it. Some close friends know, but they don't want to hear about it everytime you talk so..... I'm just frustrated But I think I feel better now. Thanks for letting me have a rant for really no reason!!!!

 

[7beasley]

Hi Ladies

Thanks for all of your nice responses -- I love seeing my ticker too - and I can't wait to see all of yours!!

Just wondering if anyone has heard from Michelle/exwdwcm? I know her ultrasound was yesterday and I am surprised she did not post with the results - I hope that everything is ok!

Michelle -- if you read this -- check in or PM me -- thinking of you and hope all is well!!!

-Nicole

 

[mickeyboat]

Yes, I was thinking about Michelle, too. Hopefully she is out basking in the joy of being pregnant!

 

[helenabear]

Yes, I was thinking about Michelle, too. Hopefully she is out basking in the joy of being pregnant!

I was thinking of her as well. My good friend is having her "20 week ultrasound" today. I can't wait to talk to her on Sunday

Rebecca, I seriously have no advice for you... good luck?

Mindy, sounds like you have a great and proactive doctor there!

Sue, I can relate to that feeling. In all honesty it depends on who you are. I won't be planning any trips to WDW until I know for sure that I will not be pregnant during them. I did it once, and truthfully I won't do it again... at least not for a while and definitely not in the first trimester. I was just too tired to do anything and I couldn't eat half the foods I would have wanted to. So if we go in May, it will only be because I will not be pregnant That sounds horrible, but my last trip in Oct was when I was 9-10 weeks and I just can't do it again that way. So it is a personal thing, I did it once and I just want a break from being pregnant and traveling. It wasn't too bad, but I wouldn't want to go to WDW again during my 1st trimester.

 

[GypsySue]

Sue, I can relate to that feeling. In all honesty it depends on who you are. I won't be planning any trips to WDW until I know for sure that I will not be pregnant during them. I did it once, and truthfully I won't do it again... at least not for a while and definitely not in the first trimester. I was just too tired to do anything and I couldn't eat half the foods I would have wanted to. So if we go in May, it will only be because I will not be pregnant That sounds horrible, but my last trip in Oct was when I was 9-10 weeks and I just can't do it again that way. So it is a personal thing, I did it once and I just want a break from being pregnant and traveling. It wasn't too bad, but I wouldn't want to go to WDW again during my 1st trimester.

That's what I am thinking too, regarding WDW. But what about a transatlantic flight? Would that be too taxing during the first trimester?

I think I am just going to wait a few months before planning anything. Maybe (hopefully) something will happen by then.

Thanks all, for the advice!

 

[skuttle]

It's hard to say about the travel. I had zero morning sickness when I was pregnant with DS. I was really tired, but that was about it. We went to WDW when I was 18/19w and it wasn't bad at all. It's hard to judge because everyone reacts to pregnancy differently. And I know this time around, when I get pregnant again (wow...me being positive, I think that's a first! ), it may be a totally different experience. You never know.

Personally, I wouldn't put off a trip because of the "what ifs." I never thought it would take me this long to get pregnant...I stopped BCP last June and still haven't gotten pregnant. IMO, life is too short to put things on hold. Maybe you can talk to your doctor to get a better idea of what would be allowed at the various stages of pregnancy, and then you can go from there. Good luck!

So today I'm taking my little man to see Sesame Street Live. I think I look forward to these shows as much as him! In a couple of weeks we're doing Monster's Inc on Ice...I am SO excited about that one!!

I've been horrible at temping this month. I have been keeping track of when we BD though. I think is CD16. My DH's birthday is April 5th and my mom's is April 6th and the past two months AF has arrived around CD28. DH's birthday will be CD28...maybe I'll have a great birthday present to give both of them this year!!

 

[Princess Tinkerbell]

Just popping in to say hi!

Allison: I hope it's birthday they'l. never forget! Lots of pixie dust for you this week.

I just got my first dark line on my OPK test. Yeah!!! I was beginning to think this month was going to be a total bust b/c of the BCPs.

I am going to WDW for my anniversary no matter what (unless doc nixes it-so almost no matter what). Do you think it counts as a magical moment if you have morning sickness in the world?

Jennifer