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

[WDWAurora]

What exercise do you guys think is too high impact? We're not TTC hard yet, but I am trying to get in better shape before we do/while we do. I've been doing the Yoga Booty Ballet dvds because they're so much fun, but I'm not sure what is too much? I can't swim right now, nowhere to do it. Walking is an option, but it's almost too hot to do that.

 

[GypsySue]

So SUE! I hope that is implantation bleeding you are seeing

Me too!! Thanks!

 

[cybrkitn]

2bemarried - just keep on praying and asking for direction. Remember to be thankful no matter what the situation or result. I do understand the feeling of wanting to know. At times I feel like my DS5 who wants everything "now" and not later, LOL.

Danae - I had mine done in a laboratory. None of my doctor offices do any blood work in the office. They will send patients to a lab to get it done (whether it be LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics, etc) b/c the doctor's offices are not equipped to do the tests. I guess I'm used to having to wait for the results that this doesn't bother me at all. But I do have to say that I'm usually not one for patience and yet with this, I am.

I still have faith that I'm pregnant regardless of what the OTC tests told. My breasts have started to get sore, but it's isolated to a certain area. Now they feel bruised compared to the tenderness feeling I usually get prior to AF appearing.

 

[helenabear]

Gurgi, I do hope all your BDing does the trick this time!

Cybrktn, I can understand that. I try to have faith myself, though I am a born worrier when it comes to me and my life. Not sure why I am that way but it contradicts itself sometimes. I have a hard time letting go for me, but do great of relaxing and knowing all will be fine for others.

Kristy, even though I worry bad things will happen, which is my nature that I hate, I will share this with y'all. If you aren't big into God or other higher power feel free to skip
We were TTC just shy of a year before I got pregnant and had the miscarriage. I'll be bluntly honest, babies scare me so the push to have children has always been Luis'. Granted I WANT kids, but the whole baby part scares me to death. I began to feel like a failure. The month I asked God why I was such a failure for my husband, I got pregnant. We weren't even trying. Granted it ended poorly but somehow in my heart I knew it would. But in the end I knew that I wasn't a failure. I also know that I was not ready for it then. I am not sure mentally I was prepared to be a mother. I claimed to be, but I was too scared.
Fast forward... I found my peace with the whole conceiving naturally and I began to wonder what my place in the world world... what was my job in life supposed to be? Again we weren't trying that month and again, pregnant. Twice now I feel like I have been answered. I do worry about this baby, but the timing of it all has me thinking it can't be anything else. I was actually *ready* to be a mom. I don't think I had that happen.
I know that you've wanted children since before you were married, but I hope you realize that sometimes our plan and His plan don't match up. You just have to find the peace with it in the end. For me if this one doesn't work out, I will no longer try for a child myself. I know for sure what my next step will be.

Lisa, I do hope you get into the doctor's quickly and that it turns out to be nothing.

Sue, how many DPO are you? Fingers are tightly crossed for you!!!

Aurora, I was told that if you are used to exercising you can keep at almost anything you do. Stationary biking, walking, stair steppers, low impact aerobics, yoga are all suggested by my doctor. They just want anything that keeps risk of injury down. They are fine with running as long as you are very used to running as well. Not as keen on biking on a real bike due to risk of injury/falling, but they say it is most likely okay.
A good friend of mine is a jazzercise type teacher and she just had to go down to doing the low impact instead of the high impact she used to teach. Nothing else was restricted.

 

[shmoogrrrl]

So I just got the call and it looks like I will take the HCG Trigger tonight and have my IUI on Wednesday at 11:30! At least there is an end in sight!

I only have one little 22 by 17 follicle, so I hope it does its job!

Then, I guess I wait. Gee. More waiting.

 

[2bemarried]

Elaine.....thank you for that!

I know he has a plan and part of me wonders if he's already told me the plan and I just wasn't listening. The whole pregnancy thing doesn't bother me. What bothers me is the early months of crying and not knowing what to do.

At the end of 2005 I had lunch with my mom and grandma. Now you have to know that my grandma is very religious and truly a follower of God so I trust in her judgement. When I told her that we were trying to get pregnant but having no luck she didn't give me that sympathetic it'll happen in time response. Instead she told me that there are always children waiting to be adopted. So was He trying to tell me and I wasn't listening.

If this ivf doesn't work...I'll know.

 

[cybrkitn]

My doctor's office called a few minutes ago. My test came back negative. No baby this time around . So I guess that means that I'm changing cycles, which is something I've never done.

I did say earlier today that I would be thankful no matter the result and I am. I even looked up and said that I still trust him and have faith. Right now, though, I'm on the boderline of crying and have been holding it back. Even smiled and laughed before like nothing happened. We'll just have to keep trying once I know what this new cycle straitens (sp?) itself out.

 

[helenabear]

shmoogrrrl I hope that little follicle grows well for you

Kristy, my heart does go out to you with the finding what is right for you. I know for sure that we will adopt if we want a child if something happens... and I know we will try to adopt via the state and a young child who needs a home. That is what is in my heart and I have my path. It really feels nice to know what is ahead for us and to know this all feels "right"

cybrktn, I am sorry you aren't pregnant. Did they run other tests or suggest drugs to help get this cycle started again?

 

[cybrkitn]

cybrktn, I am sorry you aren't pregnant. Did they run other tests or suggest drugs to help get this cycle started again?[/FONT]

No. Looks like I'm going to have to wait until September, when I'm due for my annual check up, to be seen.

In a previous post today, I mentioned that my breasts are starting to get sore. Well, I looked at the calendar and realized that if I had gotten AF when I was supposed to, this week would be the week when the soreness would start. Don't know how I managed to skip a month and have very little spotting .

 

[2bemarried]

cybrkitn so sorry that your test was negative


Okay...this is weird! My E2 levels came back and they're 279 again. They haven't moved at all since Friday. Last year they tripled...I just don't get it. So tonight and tomorrow night I have to do a dosage of 112 instead of 100.

The doctor did say that they have seen this threshold effect before and if the dosage is bumped too high then the patient ends up hyperstimming.

 

[LisaB]

I have an appointment tommorrow with a person in the practice. I really love my doctor but she changed practices and I really dislike the new group. Also she isn't doing OB anymore which stinks. She c sectioned Diana. She is on vacation and I am going to see someone in the group tommorrow. Don't worry I will demand a mammogram with my family history.

 

[skuttle]

Elaine...thanks for the info re luteal phase. I knew there was some sort of magic number.

cyberktn...I'm so sorry you didn't get a BFP. At least now you can move along with TTC instead of being in limbo.

Sue, I hope that was implantation bleeding!!

Gurgi..Good luck in the 2WW!

Kristy, LOL! It can be so frustrating, I know! I've been starting to wonder if maybe I was meant to only have one. I'm trying to at least stay optimistic until my August appt, but it's SO hard. Especially right after AF arrives!

Shmoo...Good luck with the IUI! I hope you have the same good luck as Rebecca!

So I need some advice. As you may remember, my OB/GYN appt was pushed back to August 10th. That puts it on CD33. AF has been arriving around CD29-31 lately and lasting about 3-4 days. So, there's a chance AF may still be here when my appt rolls around. Should I try to change my appt? I doubt they can move it up, and I'm afraid to find out how far they may have to push it back if I can't make it on the 10th. I'm not sure what to do about it. I know I could just wait and see when AF does arrive in August, but I'm afraid if I wait that long they won't be able to see me until Sept. I can't take the disappointment of a BFN much longer without doing SOMETHING about it, so I REALLY don't want to wait another month!

 

[GypsySue]

skuttle--I am facing a similar situation with my RE appointment. My cycles are so kooky lately I can't really predict AF with any accuracy. I am keeping my appt and if AF shows, she shows. I figure I can at least talk to the doc about what might be going on, etc. even if he can't examine me. Like you, I am not about to wait another 2 months to get an appt. I couldn't take it!

 

[2bemarried]

Lisa good luck with your appt tomorrow. I'm sure it will all be fine. I can't remember if I've already said it or not but I had my first mammogram at 25 and three months later went through a biopsy. It's better to be safe than sorry.

Skuttle and Gypsy...I would keep your appointments even if AF is in town. It's better to get over with now.

 

[DznyLvr2005]

Hello everyone... today is a sorta upsetting day... it was supposed to be my due date (Yes even though I miscarried in December, I still think about it every day)
But it didn't turn out too bad,... I adopted a 'baby' yesterday... Her name is Britney!

 

[GypsySue]

CUTE PUPPY!!! She should cheer you up!

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

DznyLvr2005: What a cutie!!!! What kind of dog is she?

Allison: I would keep your appointment. Even if they can't to an exam you can talk about what steps you want to take. Before I started Clomid my LP was between 9 & 11 days but once I started Clomid they extended to 14. So maybe you just need a little boost in that department.

Sue: I hope this is it for you!!!!

Kristy: I hope your follies keep growing and things work out for you!!!!

Shmoogrrl: Best of luck with you IUI!!! I'll be thinking of you on Wednesday!!!!

cybrkitn: I'm sorry you didn't get your BFP I hope AF comes to visit so you can get back on track!!

Gurgi: Sounds like you and DH are having fun!!!! I hope this cycle works out for you!!!

Well I hope everyone had a nice weekend We are starting a remodelling project so I have been busy getting quotes. We leave for our annual camping trip on Thursday so I'm looking forward to that!!! I had my second blood test today but was not home when they called so I have to call in the AM. I'm kinda bummed because if the numbers were good I was going to call my Dad with the news. Now I get to worry for another 13 hours.....

Baby Dust to all of you!!!!!

 

[DznyLvr2005]

DznyLvr2005: What a cutie!!!! What kind of dog is she?

Shes a Brittany (hence the name) and she's 5 months old. Too old for the pet shop, she was marked down to $99!!!!!!!
I heard someone say in the store thta if no one took her, they'd put her to sleep!!!!!

I saved her life

 

[helenabear]

cybrktn, I do hope AF shows up this time. If not I would actually go see the doctor to find out what is going on.

Lisa, wishing you all the best tomorrow

Allison, not to have TMI here, but I have gone to my ob/gyn while AF was still in town. In reality they don't care and have it happen. As long as you don't have a super heavy flow it won't be a problem for them to see anything they need to. So I've had papsmears and full exams while AF was around. I say keep the appt and don't worry. You wouldn't be the first

DznyLvr, adorable puppy. I totally understand what you mean though... June 2nd was really rough on me

Rebecca, I hope you have great numbers when you call in tomorrow. Please keep us posted!!!

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Shes a Brittany (hence the name) and she's 5 months old. Too old for the pet shop, she was marked down to $99!!!!!!!
I heard someone say in the store thta if no one took her, they'd put her to sleep!!!!!

I saved her life

Well I'm glad you were there to give her a great home.