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

[Gurgi]

Chelle...NO AF! NO AF!!

Pooh...damn you. TEST!! TEST!!!!!

I so wish I had my computer up and running at home It's hard to sneak in time at work!

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Good luck today, Carla! You'll do great! I had a lot of the same fears as you, but I can pretty much promise you that once you hold your little girl that motherly instinct will kick in. It might take an adjustment period (it did with me) but you'll figure it all out pretty quickly. I can't wait to hear about it and we want pictures too!

 

[Minnesota!]

Carla - best of luck today! i think all you went through to get that little girl will make you an even better mommy. Instinct WILL kick in. I hadn't ever changed a diaper, either. In fact, I made DH change all of DS #1's while inthe hospital b.c I was so scared. Then we got home and DH went back to work and I had to. Amazingly, i knew how! Now I cannot remember a time a weiner wasn't staring back at me, LOL!

Best of luck...cannot wait to hear all about her!!

 

[Jen_in_NH]

Carla- Good luck! Trust me, once she's here, you'll know what to do with her. I agree with Minnesota - I couldn't do anything with him in the hospital the night after the c-section, and after that, it was like being on auto-pilot. You're going to be great at this!

Jen

 

[2bemarried]

Carla good luck!! I'm thinking about you.

Kristine looks like you and I will be on the same schedule. I went in for my baseline this morning. They also had me go back home and do an injection of Lupron. I have to stay on Lupron and bcp's till Friday...no bcp's after Friday and then call when AF shows so I can start the Follistim. We're also having to take Doxycycline(sp?).

 

[mickeyboat]

Lots of luck, Carla. We are all rooting for you. I can't wait to see a picture.

I got AF! Not that I was concerned. No AF, no AF no AF for everyone else.

Kristine and Kristy - I think it is a good sign that you are both on the same schedule. I think Nicole and Michelle were on the same schedule, too - and look what happened.

Yeah, pooh, do we need to mail you a test? I actually still have the test I used when I found out I was PG with Emily. Is it gross to save it? I just can't seem to throw it away.

Denae

 

[KristineN]

I'm glad we can compare notes! I am supposed to do lupron til AF shows up or 10 days pass...day 4 today, and I am already feeling anxious. I also have a bottle of doxycycline...and I have estradiol patches...not sure where that falls into the plan.

Did acupuncture today..it was a little more painful than last time. She was talking about her impending divorce...I was getting worried that she was thinking of her EX as she was sticking in the needles!!

Carla good luck!! I'm thinking about you.

Kristine looks like you and I will be on the same schedule. I went in for my baseline this morning. They also had me go back home and do an injection of Lupron. I have to stay on Lupron and bcp's till Friday...no bcp's after Friday and then call when AF shows so I can start the Follistim. We're also having to take Doxycycline(sp?).

 

[KristineN]

That would be wonderful...

Lots of luck, Carla. We are all rooting for you. I can't wait to see a picture.

I got AF! Not that I was concerned. No AF, no AF no AF for everyone else.

Kristine and Kristy - I think it is a good sign that you are both on the same schedule. I think Nicole and Michelle were on the same schedule, too - and look what happened.

Yeah, pooh, do we need to mail you a test? I actually still have the test I used when I found out I was PG with Emily. Is it gross to save it? I just can't seem to throw it away.

Denae

 

[princess pooh]

Please don't mail me any used tests . I'm going to pick one up after work tomorrow

 

[7beasley]

Hi Guys

I have been reading every day - sorry I have not checked in earlier though!

Hope you are all doing well!

Kristy and Kristine -- I echo what Denise said -- I think its really lucky that you have a "cycle buddy" from this thread -- it helped me alot having Michelle there while I was going through things at the same time and she and I both had *great* success!! Fingers crossed for you guys!!

Sorry to those who had an unwelcomed visitor lately!!

Good luck to all our 2ww ladies.

Snoopy -- I was sorry to hear about your DH sperm test results. Hang in there though...I know how that feels to get that kind of news - it knocks the wind out of you -- I was told I had no eggs. But there is hope - thank god people are wonderful and willing to donate sperm and eggs...if you can't get a sample from DH - sperm donation is a great route to go - and lucky for you - it is a lot less money than egg donation!!

Carla -- yeah - today is Katherine's big day. I hope you are doing well - I am thinking of you - post pictures when you can. We are proud of you - even if you were a big chicken! Just kidding!! You are my inspiration -- I can't wait to hear about your little precious girl!!

Michelle -- Hi - we are 20 weeks today - can you even believe it!! Thinking of you!!

To all my other TTC ladies -- thinking of you all -- you are in my thoughts!!

*************

I am doing well - 20 weeks along today - half way there -- my Premature Ovarian Failure diagnosis was last June 23rd -- almost a year ago. The day I got that diagnosis was the worst day of my life...I can't believe how far I have come in just a year -- from the depths of despair to over the moon joy!! So hang in there my friends -- even when the world seems bleak - it can change on a dime...

My big ultrasound is Friday the 22nd - we get to find out if its a boy or a girl - I hope this little peanut cooperates and shows the goods...we are having a 3D ultrasound too the following week - I hear they are cool because you can see the baby's features/face and stuff!! I have been feeling the peanut move too as of late -- just little twinges/flutterings - it is cool though. And I finally went maternity shopping yesterday -- I feel huge - I hate how my clothes look and fit now - but I have only gained about 8 lbs - but yet - I feel all distored.

And to make matters worse -- I saw the movie "Knocked Up" this weekend -- Katherine Heigel is skinny and tiny (2 things I am not!!) and she, by the end of the movie pregnancy looked gigantic - big as a house -- so I was freaking out about that!

**************

Thinking of everyone.

Hugs,
Nicole

 

[DznyLvr2005]

Please don't mail me any used tests . I'm going to pick one up after work tomorrow

I've been thinking about you evertime I read this post! I hope you get some good news!

 

[helenabear]

I feel stupid, Princess Pooh. I know you told us your name and I forgot

Good luck tonight!!!!!!

Gurgi, I am sorry abou the computer situation. I do miss your posts.

Nicole, glad to hear that all is going well. I cannot wait to hear how your appt goes on the 22nd!!! I will be just shy of a month behind you with mine. I had to go buy maternity jeans today. My low rise are fine until I sit down for longer periods. It's amazing with these jeans on I now see the bump... it may not look like much to some, but if I ever showed a before and after of me from the side it would be like "WOW!" I'm only 3.5 months along too so I get scared with how huge I may get

 

[Villain-lover]

Hello ladies! I haven't posted in a while, I have been just trying to soak in the whole pregnant with twins thing and actually been really worried about the babies. Well, I had a Dr appt today (the first one locally since they confirmed pregnancy at the RE) and both babies look great. The were moving and that was cool to see ( I am almost 13 weeks). So I feel relieved now. We see the high risk specialist Monday, and they will manage my care along with the OB office. I will try to update more, and I just wanted to send some baby dust on over too!

Meredith

 

[skuttle]

Hi girls. Just wanted to stop in. I'm still waiting to O so not much going on. For some reason I've been feeling really down about this cycle. Just really sad and not much optimism going on. My DS's 4th birthday is July 2nd, this month makes a year that we've been TTC....I think all of that is just getting me. Plus, everywhere I turn there are pregnant ladies. I've just been really bummed. I didn't even take my temp this morning...just though "What's the point" and went back to sleep. I hate feeling like this, I really do. I guess I'm just tired of the failure. I can't wait until August for my appt.


Carla...I hope you and that baby girl are doing well!

 

[helenabear]

I know Carla probably won't see this for a while... but thinking all the best for you and your little girl. I can't wait to see her

Meredith, I can't even imagine the shock you have there. I know things like that can take a while to sink in. How have you been feeling lately?

Allison, I won't say for you to stop temping this month since you want something to take in to your doctor, but is it possible that you just need a month or so off? I remember feeling very down about the same about 10 months into TTC. Sadly it is normal to feel that way I know when I got that way I just needed to take time off and refocus. It helped me emotionally and physically. Hang in there August will be here before you know it. That said, can you move your appt up any sooner?

 

[princess pooh]

Allison,

I'm sorry you're feeling down. June must be a bad TTC month because both my friend and I also had discouraging cycles. August is just around the corner and I hope the doctor will give you some answers.

Elaine, I know a few girls that were in maternity pants by 8 weeks. It's great that you could fit into regular clothes for so long.

 

[exwdwcm]

CARLA- still thinking of you. you should be holding your precious little girl in your arms right now!

Princess Pooh- good luck!! lots of baby dust!

Allison- so sorry you are feeling down. i just hate that. just keep your sights set on August- it won't be long now and perhaps they can help you achieve your dream. and yeah for DS's bday!! he is just the cutest thing.

meredith- glad the twins are doing well- how exciting!!!!

Elaine- hi!!! how are you feeling?

Kristine- having an IVF cycle buddy is the best and is good luck!! good luck you guys on it! the lupron wasn't bad, but it does itch afterwards.

Nicole- great to hear from you. so glad the little bean is doing great. i hope you know the sex soon!! let me know how the 3D u/s goes. i have been debating doing one. and you lucky duck, i have been in maternity clothes for months now. i am huge! this was about 3-4 weeks ago!! i am really big now.

 

[Villain-lover]

I have been feeling good, mainly just the tired thing. I really think that between the PIO shots, the Estrace patches, and the prenatals that have good B6 in them that I really lucked out on the whole morning sickness thing (not sure how the hormones play a role in that, but it is a good theory ). I think my biggest thing has been the congestion. Sometimes (ewww) I feel like I am going to throw up from choking on Phlegm. I try to clear my throat or cough and it just kicks in the gag reflex a little!

 

[helenabear]

I think my friend who has been TTC for almost 2 years now is switching doctors. She had her progresterone levels checked and they were 3.8. Her doctor told her she didn't ovulate even though her levels went up from .9 to that. Her doctor automatically wanted to get her on the next level up on Clomid. Her doctor refused to answer questions or anything just kept saying "you need to go up a level" So she has appts in the next two weeks with new groups.

Princess Pooh, I have three words for you ultra low-rise jeans Trust me they get me far. A lot of my shirts I can wear for a while as they will stretch with me. Honestly a lot of clothing I bought was with the intention of making sure I could wear it for a while into pregnancy.

Michelle, you'll hate me, but I would swear you were further along than you are. I ought to show you how I look at 15 weeks. I feel teeny compared to you.

Meredith what are estrace patches? I don't think I've heard of that before. I have the same issue with phlegm as well. Sucking on candy a lot seems to really help me though.

 

[2bemarried]

Hi all!!

Michelle you look great!!

Nicole thanks for stopping in...it's good to hear from you.

Meredith so glad to hear that your twins are doing great. Congrats on getting all the meds and being able to stay away from morning sickness.

Elaine and others...you're lucky to be able to wait a while before purchasing maternity clothes. Thankfully for you they make cute maternity clothes for small women. Those of us plus sized are at a disadvantage. They just make saks for us

Kristine I'm on day two of Lupron as well as doxy. I'm also taking Metformin so the three of those combined this morning made me very nauseous. I'm hoping that goes away. I'm not sure what the estradiol patches are for. My estradial goes so high that I don't need the supplements. When you do think AF will show up? I'm guessing mine will show up Monday, day 7 of Lupron.