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

[cybrkitn]

Cybrktn, just curious, do you not do tests at your doctor's office? If I need one done I just go right on in and they'll do it. I know not all doc offices are the same though. Also I can't recall, have you ever been pregnant before? Some women just don't show much hcg in urine nad require blood tests
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Blood tests, no. Shots (like Rogam) yes. We have a LabCorp that DH's insurance uses and it's close by. The nurse, though was very reluctant to have me make an appointment (my yearly visit isn't until September). She probably thinks I'm rushing into this and she could be right. But for my own peace of mind, I'd like to know for sure if I am or not.

Have I ever been pregnant before? Yes. DS just turned 5 on 6/22 and has been asking for a sister for about a year and a half now, LOL. But with him, I was already on pre-natal vitamins before hand. DH and I believe that helped when we were trying for a baby. This time, however, I'm not on any pre-natal vitamins.

 

[helenabear]

Gotcha on the doc office. Ours does use Labcore to do some of the tests, but I go to the office itself for all my blood work. I much prefer it that way. It's nice because I don't need a prescription for it, I just go in it and the office deals with all the paperwork

I only asked if you were pregnant before because some women cannot use the POAS tests. Some just never have them come positive for whatever reason. Though if you have used them before, I wouldn't guess that would be an issue now. You possibly are jumping the gun, but if AF were a week or more late for me, I'd be at the doc finding out. I'd call back again today just to make sure they have sent the script over

 

[2bemarried]

Hi all...just doing a quick check in.

cybrkitten...I would want a blood test too.

Rebecca how's the 2ww going?

Kristine I'm so sorry your cycle was cancelled. I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed that your iui worked.

I'm on day 3 of Follistim injections. I have an appt Friday morning for an ultrasound and E2 blood draw. I was concerned with waiting till Friday for the appt's but the nurse assured me that I'll be fine since my Follistim is only 100 iu's each evening.

 

[fanofdisney]

Hello everyone! I pop up in here once every month or so, I see more of you are preggers! Congratulations to all of you, you've worked very hard towards it and deserve it! A little update on me: Married 9 years, 32 yrs. old. We have a 6 ½ yr. old that took 4 months to conceive. DH went through a few surgeries, along with chemotherapy during my pregnancy. He was tested prior to ttc this time around, and everything looks good on his end surprisingly. We've been trying 18 months now, with no luck. My cycles are pretty regular, ranging from 24-26 days each month. I haven't seen a doctor yet, but I think it's time. Just took another hpt, and received yet another negative. I'm tired of going through this month after month.

 

[cybrkitn]

I'd call back again today just to make sure they have sent the script over

cybrkitten...I would want a blood test too.

Happy 4th of July!

Talk about quick (the mail that is)! I called my ob/gyn's office on Monday and by yesterday I had the prescription. I didn't expect snail mail to work that fast, LOL.

I'm going to go early Saturday morning to LabCorp to get the blood test done. I am wondering about something though. I wasn't feeling good late Monday and all day yesterday. Seems like my allergies kicked in and something else on top of it (I now have a minor upper respitory thing going on). That shouldn't effect the test, right? Especially since they are looking for the HCG?

 

[skuttle]

Hello everyone! I pop up in here once every month or so, I see more of you are preggers! Congratulations to all of you, you've worked very hard towards it and deserve it! A little update on me: Married 9 years, 32 yrs. old. We have a 6 ½ yr. old that took 4 months to conceive. DH went through a few surgeries, along with chemotherapy during my pregnancy. He was tested prior to ttc this time around, and everything looks good on his end surprisingly. We've been trying 18 months now, with no luck. My cycles are pretty regular, ranging from 24-26 days each month. I haven't seen a doctor yet, but I think it's time. Just took another hpt, and received yet another negative. I'm tired of going through this month after month.

Hi Kelly! Great news that everything is okay on your DH's end. I hope he has been well. I think, after 18 months, you should definitely make an appt with your doctor. This is my 12th cycle and I have an appt to see my dr in August. I at least want to know if anything is wrong that we can maybe fix easily. I think it will also help me emotionally...knowing what I'm up against instead of just being disappointed each month. My AF for this month is due this weekend...hopefully my my August appt will turn into a prenatal.

 

[shmoogrrrl]

Good morning! I hope everyone had a good 4th of July!

I had to go in for monitoring today. I completely turned off my alarm when it went off this morning and slept on another hour before I woke up in a panic. Monitoring is supposed to be between 7-9, but I didn't get there until 9:30. Luckily I called in advance so it was alright.

So I guess things are progressing. This time I actually have one little follicle that is a little over 15 (I guess millimeters?). That is better than the bunch of little follicles waiting to explode, I guess. Although I was hoping for at least two. There were a few more around 10 - 11, so I don't know what that means. The nurse thought that I might have to start coming more often now and I guess when that one makes it to 20 or something, we'll get going on the HCG/IUI. I am woefully under-educated about the mechanics of all this. I am just doing what the doctor says.

 

[Gurgi]

Okay, here's a dumb question...but is it possible to ovulate and have the OPK not tell you that's what's happening?

Starting yesterday I've had ovulating pains on my right side and I have a TON of the CWEM, but when I took an OPK last night, it didn't indicate I was O'ing. I'm wondering if they're wrong. The hubs is all for reading a book every night this week because I was so dang depressed when I found out ANOTHER friend is pregnant...then finding out that Christina Aguilera was pregnant nearly killed me!

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Hi all...just doing a quick check in.

Rebecca how's the 2ww going?

I'm on day 3 of Follistim injections. I have an appt Friday morning for an ultrasound and E2 blood draw. I was concerned with waiting till Friday for the appt's but the nurse assured me that I'll be fine since my Follistim is only 100 iu's each evening.

Hey Kristy

My 2ww is going as slowly as ever but thanks for asking. I feel like AF will show up at any time so I'm not holding out much hope.

I hope your IVF continues to go smoothly and you get a BFP!!!!!

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Okay, here's a dumb question...but is it possible to ovulate and have the OPK not tell you that's what's happening?

Starting yesterday I've had ovulating pains on my right side and I have a TON of the CWEM, but when I took an OPK last night, it didn't indicate I was O'ing. I'm wondering if they're wrong. The hubs is all for reading a book every night this week because I was so dang depressed when I found out ANOTHER friend is pregnant...then finding out that Christina Aguilera was pregnant nearly killed me!

I have read that yes they can give a false negative. Or it could be that you are just gearing up to surge. That has happened to me a couple of times. I would get the pains and EWCM but not get a +opk till the next evening. Just keep on BD'ing and you should be covered.

Sorry about all the preggie people.

Baby Dust!!!

 

[KristineN]

I feel the same as you!! I have never felt time move so slow in my life!!!! I am also not holding out much hope. I have been having a lot of pain lately...cramping etc. My IUI was on Sat. & Sun. so I have no clue what all that means

Hey Kristy

My 2ww is going as slowly as ever but thanks for asking. I feel like AF will show up at any time so I'm not holding out much hope.

I hope your IVF continues to go smoothly and you get a BFP!!!!!

 

[mickeyboat]

Hi, everyone. I am back. And tired.

The kids and I picked up my dad at the airport on Friday morning and headed to Maine. We had a great time at York - swam, went to the animal park, watched them make saltwater taffy, played on the playground, flew a kite, ate seafood, looked for shells, made a sand castle, and did I mention swim?

We came home Saturday night and spent Sunday shopping, playing baseball and had a campfire. On Monday we hung around the house and played. on Tuesday we did a couple of local treasure hunts and went swimming. Yesterday we went to a Fourth of July parade, to a BBQ, and to the fireworks - in the rain.

Unfortunately my dad's FIL was admitted to the hospital with some heart trouble, and my Dad had to leave this morning instead of Tuesday. The kids were terribly disappointed, and I am exhausted because I had to drive 1.5 hours each way to the airport at 3:15AM. DH took me to lunch this afternoon, and I can't wait to get back home and into bed.

No BFP's while I was gone, huh? But a lot of you are in the 2WW. Lots and lots of luck to you.

cbyktn - allergies or illness should not affect the amount of HcG in your bloodstream, or your test results. Good luck!

My kids have been fighting a lot lately - out of their routine, stuck together 24/7. My dad was supposed to take them by himself for a couple of days, but decided he could not handle them on his own because of all the "negativity." He did not want to have to discipline them the entire time.

I was crushed. My kids are good kids, and really don't behave any worse than any other normal kids their age. Heck, we have young teen babysitters all the time, and they never have trouble with them. I feel like my dad thinks my kids are annoying and difficult, and it is really unrealistic to think he wouldn't have to discipline them at all. I think he just does not remember what it is like to have kids. I am not sure how I will feel if he comes up again, but I will definitely not tell the kids that grandpa was going to take them to do some special things. Heck, they will probably not even want to by then. They were pretty hurt that he couldn't take them both, we rearranged all the plans so he could have one at a time, and they were disappointed again when he had to leave early - I think leaving was really not necessary, but a good excuse to get away from us. It just makes me feel really rotten, and has left a bad taste in my mouth.

So, DH and I are taking our fun and great kids to Burlington this weekend. We are staying in a hotel with a pool, and meeting some friends who will be there for a wedding. I am really looking forward to it.

Sorry to ramble. I know you guys won't mind.

Have a great day, everyone!

Denae

 

[LisaB]

Denae Have you ever been to any of the NE disers meets???

 

[LisaB]

I tried to edit and it didn't seem to work. I hope that your Dad's FIL is alright. Soemtimes my Dad seems the same way about Diana but at least he is there for her

 

[exwdwcm]

Good morning! I hope everyone had a good 4th of July!

I had to go in for monitoring today. I completely turned off my alarm when it went off this morning and slept on another hour before I woke up in a panic. Monitoring is supposed to be between 7-9, but I didn't get there until 9:30. Luckily I called in advance so it was alright.

So I guess things are progressing. This time I actually have one little follicle that is a little over 15 (I guess millimeters?). That is better than the bunch of little follicles waiting to explode, I guess. Although I was hoping for at least two. There were a few more around 10 - 11, so I don't know what that means. The nurse thought that I might have to start coming more often now and I guess when that one makes it to 20 or something, we'll get going on the HCG/IUI. I am woefully under-educated about the mechanics of all this. I am just doing what the doctor says.

your follies should grow 1-2mm per night, sometimes more. Most REs will have you trigger once the lead follie reaches 18mm. that way it will probably be around 20-21mm by time of the IUI and ready to release the egg. usually one follie leads the way and a few others are shortly behind it, but usually they can catch up and still mature in time to release an egg. so it sounds like things are going just perfect!! good luck

Kristy- hope your injections are going well and that your appt goes great tomorrow! my doc usually wouldn't see me for my first follie check until i was on the shots for at least 3-4 nights.

fanofdisney- i would definitely see an RE at this point or at least your gyn/ob. 18months is well over the required year most doctors will make your wait/TTC before they see you for fertility testing/issues. so make an appt and get all the basics out of the way

Denae- sounds like a great time. i agree, i am sure your kids are just fine and normal, sometimes the grandparents just forget or aren't able to tolerate as much as in their younger days.

just had a bloodtest today because the OB thinks i might have gallstones. i guess it is based on my last urine test at my last appt 2 weeks ago. not sure why she is just now telling me about it though. if the test comes back weird, then i have to have an u/s to see if they see stones. so i am nervous about that. the extra estrogen in pregnancy can cause them. diet and pills are one solution, but if they are bad enough, they require surgery, yes, while pregnant. so that is scary. hopefully it is nothing and just a weird urine test.

 

[mickeyboat]

I tried to edit and it didn't seem to work. I hope that your Dad's FIL is alright. Soemtimes my Dad seems the same way about Diana but at least he is there for her

Thanks! No, I have not been to a DIS meet, but I have been meaning to go. I would love to meet some fellow DIS'ers.

I have not heard any news today about my Dad's FIL. I really think he will be o.k. They were talking about putting in a pacemaker, which should solve the problem.

I guess it was hard to see how differently my dad acts with my kids versus how DH's dad does. My FIL would do ANYTHING for those kids, ANY TIME - and he really shows every day how much he loves and appreciates them. My dad doesn't have that same daily interaction with them, and probably not a good example in his own dad. But the girls love him anyway, and I hope they have more opportunities to spend time with him in the future.

 

[skuttle]

Gurgi... DH and I just went through that. I was so down and depressed, he wasn't in the mood. Then, he told me that he felt like nothing more than a sperm containter. Makes me giggle now, but that was really a wake up call for me...time to take a step back and relax. TTC was just consuming me. I've tried to be a little more optimistic and try not to get so down when others around me are pregnant. It's so hard, but I know positive thinking will do nothing but good things for my mood and emotional wellbeing.

Denae...Sounds like you've been busy!! I'm sure your kids are just fine. Sometimes grandparents just get tired. I hope your dad's FIL is doing well.

Michelle...One of my cousins went through gallbladder problems with her last pregnancy. She had a little boy in January. She kept going to the hospital with severe pain and it ended up being her gallbladder. She was able to control it with pain meds and diet. She could hardly eat anything. Her dr's sent her to a few hospitals in larger cities to consider doing surgery, but no one would do it. They ended up just watching her and monitoring the baby closely. She ended up making it to term and delivered her little boy with no problems. I shouldn't say little because, despite my cousin not being able to eat much, her baby was huge! She hasn't had any gallbladder problems since her delivery. Have you had any pain? My cousin was in severe pain when she'd have an attack. I hope it all works out for you.

Sounds like there are a lot of us in the 2WW. We leave for the wedding in Dallas tomorrow, which will be CD28. I'm hoping by going out of state around AF time that maybe she'll get confused and not show up!

Last night was a bit of a downer for me. We spent the day with my inlaws, and then dropped off DS with my mom for the weekend since we have the wedding to go to. When we got home, the neighbors were outside doing fireworks so we walked over and sat with them a while. My neighbor is pregnant, due in Aug or Sept. For a while, I struggled with even talking to her. I have gotten much better, even asking questions about her pregnancy every now and then. Last night, she brought out her photo album from her 4D ultrasound. I managed to look through the pictures, smiling and commenting on her baby girl...all the while my heart was just breaking on the inside. It's all I could think about last night. And today actually. I guess with my 2WW almost up, I'm getting a little more emotional and it was just really really hard. DH thought I would flip through the pictures really fast and then run to our house in tears...at least I was stronger than he was expecting!

 

[Gurgi]

Oh, Skuttle...I'm so sorry Ugh, this is horrible! Why can't we "tell" our bodies when it's time for us to get pregnant?!?! I don't get it!


But here's another weird question for you...is it possible to ovulate from both sides at ONCE? I'm having ovulating pains coming from both sides, and I've never had that before. It hurts. I mean, it's bearable...but a LOT worse than the normal O pains.

 

[LisaB]

I believe that you can naturally and I think when you are doing IUI with hcg and injections you ovulate from both sides

 

[2bemarried]

morning all....just wanted to post a quick update.

I had my first ultrasound this morning. I have 4 measurable follicles and 4 less than 10 in the right ovary and 7 less than 10 in the left ovary.
I'll have my E2 results back this afternoon and am scheduled for another checkup Monday morning. She did say that they may have me come in Sunday depending on my E2 levels.