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

[fanofdisney]

Elaine and princess pooh- thanks for the tips. I am SO ready to ttc again it's killing me! Some may say I need more time, but I coped the same way last time so whatever works for me!

Hi Liz, glad to meet you! I know of several people who have had your thoughts, and they've gone without protection. As a compromise, they weren't really trying, but weren't preventing it either. Maybe you could go that route?

Well I'm Kelly, I'm 32, been married for 9 years now. I had a mc in July 99, then our ds6 in Dec. 00. Dh got testicular cancer when I was preg with ds, had 2 surgeries and chemo. We had him checked, and he's quite fertile. Finally got pg after a year and a half, and I just mc again at 6 weeks. Exact same week 8 years later.

Welcome. My name is Kelly. And I'm a pregnancy test junkie.

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Re-introduction: I'm Rebecca (30) DH is 31. We have been married for almost 7 years (this September) but together for 11. I went off bcp in April of 2005 but my DH's job transfer went through so he moved and I quit my job and stayed behind to sell the house. I moved in September and while we were not preventing we were not really trying until May of 2006. In November I went in for basic blood tests and DH had a S/A. With nothing out of the ordinary my Dr gave me a rx for Clomid. I tried to for one cycle but decided I wanted to talk with an OB/Gyn before continuing. In Feb. when I finally got to see an OB/Gyn and she put me on Clomid again after doing an HSG (which came back normal). After 3 straight cycles on Clomid with no results we got the dreaded "unexplained infertility" diagnosis so she suggested an IUI. So cycle number 16 was our lucky number (with the help of Clomid/IUI).

As for knowing when I was ready...I have always known. It is the only thing I have ever really wanted...to be a Mom. As for timing DH and I decided we would wait at least 2 years but as time passed and we booked vacations a year or more in advance time kinda got away from us. And before I knew it I was starring 30 in the face. So we made decisions and changes so I could be a SAHM and we got down to business.

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Elizabeth~ I have to say I overanalyze things way too much too which is why the thought of having baby #2 is both thrilling and scary as hell to me. With my dd I knew because I was like Rebecca...having a baby and being a mom was a lifelong dream of mine. This time around I have more to consider and it is more daunting for me. I still have days where I do ask myself if I am sure I am completely ready just now. I go back and forth on it a lot still truthfully. I have even had days where I thought maybe I'd like dd to be an only child but for the most part I know that I wouldn't feel "complete" if we went that route. However, if we couldn't have a 2nd child I do think that I'd be okay and accept that she's an only child and feel thrilled that I do have her but I'm praying that we don't have to worry about that of course.

I went off bc pills at the end of June and my period last month was 2 days late as a result. Now I knew the possibility of me being pregnant was pretty slim since we weren't trying yet and I had just gone off the pill but I still felt kind of depressed when I got a BFN on the pregnancy test so that tells me a lot about whether I want one now or not. We are not really planning to really start trying till at least Sept. this time around. That being said, dh has said the same thing to me about just taking the plunge and not thinking so much about it anymore. I overanalyze it and discuss it to death with him A LOT! Poor guy probably wants to put a muzzle on me! I really can not imagine not having my dd. She is incredible. I don't think you'd regret having a baby but you might regret not having one someday, kwim? Kids aren't for everyone but if you are thinking about it then that says something too I think.

Oh, and I never worried about getting my OB/GYN's approval before trying for a baby. When we were ready, we were ready and we just went for it. I can see the reason why some people would wait till after an appt. and the approval from their doc but we didn't.

Okay, now that I've written a book, let me reintroduce myself as well. I am Tasha. I am 26; dh is 28. We will celebrate our 8th anniversary in Nov. We have a dd who turned 2 on May 5. We were married 5 and a 1/2 years before she came along and I am thrilled we had that time together first (esp. since I wasn't quite 19 yet when we married!). I am currently going back to school and will graduate the beginning of May 2008.

 

[AllyandJack]

Kristy, I'm so sorry. I hope you were able to enjoy the concert at least....and have some drinks.


One thing I would recommend before TTC is getting your titers checked for things like MMR and varicella. They'll check them when you're pregnant, but it's too late to do anything about it then. Rubella is dangerous while pregnant and it's making a come-back. And who wants to be sick with Measles while pregnant?? That's why a lot of people see their doctor before TTC. They can't do much else but talk about folic acid (duh), but getting those titers checked is important.

I slept funny and now my neck hurts. I hate when that happens.

 

[momsully]

I am feeling like the old person TTC. Reintroduction: I am 37 (almost 38) and DH is 39 (almost 40). We have two wonderful boys 8 and 5. Younger DS will be 6 in a couple of months. We have been trying to conceive #3 for almost 3.5 years. I had a chemical pregnancy about 1.5 years ago but that is it. We tried Clomid and I ended up in the hospital with the side effects. We just started metformin last month and are hoping that works for us. According to the doctor, we have unexplained secondary infertililty.

 

[2bemarried]

Thanks everyone for the hugs and encouragement.

The Kenny concert was really nice. It's not a good ole country concert without drunk rednecks making an *** of themselves. There was a guy two rows in front of us who wouldn't stop turning around and screaming to the rest of the crowd. I finally got fed up with him and told him to shut the f up He called me a nam and I basically told him to bring it on. His girlfriend or wife that was with him slapped him in the face and he shut up after that. My friends were like WOW....didn't expect that out of you.

Oh yah....the lady right in front of me was 9 months pregnant.


Liz....again welcome to the group. I have to be honest and say that even after going through 2 ivf's I'm still not sure if I'm ready to be a mom...but I know I want to be one.

 

[AllyandJack]

Kristy, that is so funny. Totally something I would, too. DH gets a little miffed at me when I speak up, but why should things be ruined for us by idiots??

I have to be honest, I still don't feel ready to be a mom. I remember coming home from the hospital and all I wanted to do was run right back there. I wanted to go back where there were nurses to call when I didn't know what to do. That passed in a few days, but I felt a desperation to be back at the hospital where it was "safe". Now, I just feel lost and like maybe I wasn't cut out for it.

You'll never be completely ready, but you'll be great.

When do you meet with your doctor again?

 

[Tasha+Scott]

One thing I would recommend before TTC is getting your titers checked for things like MMR and varicella. They'll check them when you're pregnant, but it's too late to do anything about it then. Rubella is dangerous while pregnant and it's making a come-back. And who wants to be sick with Measles while pregnant?? That's why a lot of people see their doctor before TTC. They can't do much else but talk about folic acid (duh), but getting those titers checked is important.

I slept funny and now my neck hurts. I hate when that happens.

Well, see, that's another reason why I don't do the appt. first. I have to have all of that done before I start clinicals anyway so it isn't necessary to do a separate appt. for it but that is a good reason for others to do it. I hope your neck feels better soon. I hate sleeping on mine wrong too.

 

[fanofdisney]

Well, see, that's another reason why I don't do the appt. first. I have to have all of that done before I start clinicals anyway so it isn't necessary to do a separate appt. for it but that is a good reason for others to do it. I hope your neck feels better soon. I hate sleeping on mine wrong too.

Hey Tasha, what clinicals are you starting? I assume something in healthcare. I'm a nurse.

 

[Tasha+Scott]

I am majoring in Health Information Management. I did a semester in nursing a few years ago (shortly before ttc my dd so I had to do all the obligatory testing and shots back then too). My grades were good in nursing but I honestly didn't see myself making a career of it. I took a couple of years off from school after I found out I was pregnant and went back when dd was 15 months old to major in HIM. I have to do all the testing again and have another TB skin test done next week since it's been several years since I last did it, so I will be set for clinicals and before ttc again.

This will probably be my last post for a few days. We are going to a water park tomorrow that is a few hours away and will be staying overnight. Dh is off Monday and Tuesday so I will probably spend some quality time with him. Hope you all have wonderful weekends!

 

[TinkerChelle]

Kristy--I thought of you today and I knew you were suppose to be getting your results yesterday. So, I hopped on the computer to see what was up! UGGGHHH!!! I am soooo sorry. I was praying for you!

You are in my thoughts and prayers....

 

[DznyLvr2005]

off topic....
But...
I just got my Disney Visa in the mail today!
Now I can pay off my trip (which BTW is in 50 days!!!!)

 

[stitchntiggertoo]

I am majoring in Health Information Management.

What do you do in this field just out curiousity Tasha + Scott? I review/read medical records on a daily basis and am just wondering.

Thanks for all your input and the introductions! I am so glad I am not the only one this is freaking or has freaked out about having a baby.

So good new...I spoke with my hubby today and brought the subject up and he agreed! I have to go to my ob in November for my yearly and sometime after the first of the year I will go off the pill and let nature take it's course from there and let "not try." We do have an agreement though if either one changes their mind all they have to do is speak up. Then hopefully this will give us time for getting organized and resolving the biggest problem...daycare for a baby. I don't want to and can't quit my job. I work for the state and really don't want to give that up and we will need to incomes. We also have no family nearby that could watch a little one so day care will be tough but as long as we can figure that out we will be good to go.

Kristy, I am glad you got to relax a little at the Kenny Chesney concert. Too bad the guys. I have told people twice my age to shut the f up at concerts when they have been really annoying. Just stay positive!

 

[mla2177]

Well, it's now been 14 months of trying with no luck, just started my cycle today. Had to cancel my Endometrial biopsy for Monday. Maybe I'll get pregnant in WDW next month!!!

 

[skuttle]

Kristy, I hope you are feeling better.

Looks like my month off didn't help us conceive. I started spotting tonight...a whole 3 days earlier than the past few months, too! If I wasn't going to get a BFP this month, I suppose I'm glad AF decided to arrive early. This way, I know for sure she'll be gone by the time my appt on Friday rolls around.

 

[2bemarried]

Carla my husband gets really ill at people in general but I always speak up when I get aggravated.

I'm sure you're doing a great job with Katharine. I do worry that I'll moments like that. It's so bizarre to think I'll be responsible for another human being.

I have to call on Monday and schedule an appt with my doctor.

Tasha enjoy your quiet time with DH!!!

Chelle How are you feeling??

Mla...sorry this wasn't your month. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you have a WDW present

Allison sorry the old hag showed up again.

Looking at tickers I see Chelle will be in WDW the exact same week that DznyLvr will be there. Y'all have fun for me...'k?

StitchNTigger YAY!! Glad to hear your DH gave you a thumbs up!

DH and I went to a Durham Bulls Game tonight (minor league baseball). We had a good time. I think it helped get his mind off of the ivf failing. I think this may have hit him harder than it did me. I cried, I vented and now I'm ready to move on. I told him tonight that for me it's almost like I haven't even done another round of ivf. AF is here and it's same ole same ole. His response was "that's just you. I'm acutely aware of it". Poor thing. I felt bad and had to say sorry....my uterus let us down.

 

[mickeyboat]

I will introduce myself again. I am the thread "freak" since I am not TTC, and don't expect to again. I just love this group of people! I am 36, DH is 37 and we met when I was 13 and he was 14. We married in 1992 and have two DD's - who are almost 7 and 8. It took 2 1/2 years, lots of testing and Clomid, and finally metformin/progesterone to conceive Hannah - and that was after a m/c, ectopic PG, and several chemical PG's.

I don't feel like I even had a weekend. Where did it go? DD's are home sick with DH today. They both started running fevers yesterday, and still have them this morning. I want them to rest because we are going on vacation on Saturday! DH is not happy because I expect AF that week. He keeps track of it better than I do.

Kristy - I love the Durham Bulls. I have fond memories of going to the old stadium in my teens.

Allison - Your appointment is right around the corner. At least you will have AF out of the way. It seems like I had some bloodwork done on CD 5, and I wonder if you will have to wait until next cycle for that. Keep us posted.


Gotta get to work. Will talk again, later.

Denae

 

[KristineN]

leaving for my 1st follicle check soon. I have been injecting for 5 days. I am having terrible cramps...not sure what that means, but I am completely paranoid.

 

[DznyLvr2005]

I just called my RE's office because I just realized that they never called me with my blood results that I had 2 weeks ago. I have 5 different tests, I don't know exactly what they were, but I do know that one was clotting factor. So when I called the RN said "factor 5 is negative, factor 6 is negative, actually all of them are negative"
And I said "so that's good right?" LOL
So apparently my blood tests came back GREAT!!
The funny thing is the MD has me doing BBTs and OV kits. So yesterday (day 13 of cycle) I decided to POAS. USUALLY I don't O until day 19, but lately it's been earlier and what do ya know?? The line was SUPER DARK, so I guess that means I should O today or tomorrow.
Then I have to count 7-8 days and get a serum progesterone test. I hope that comes out good. I've been taking that dostinex for over a month now for my hgh prolactin levels. If the medicine is working my progesterone should be normal.

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Denae your not a "freak"...just a thread stalker j/k you know we all love having you here!!!!

Allison: Sorry AF is hounding you again but yeah for your appt!!!! I hope you get some answers soon

Kristine: I hope your follie scan is great and you have lots of little follies growing nice and big!!!! Keep us updated!!!

DznyLvr2005: Glad all your tests were negative!!! Yeah for "O"...get busy and I hope your progesterone numbers come back great!!!!

Kristy: I'm glad you and your DH had a great time at the game!!! But it sounds like you are all ready to go for the next round...onwards!!! Did you have embies left over or do you have to do another ER??


I must say that Kristy's comment of those who are going to WDW soon made me a little jealous...We won't be going back to the world until Oct 08. At least I have our Disneyland trip coming up to help get me through it