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

[mickeyboat]

DOH! I was supposed to take Clomid day 3-7 this cycle, which means I supposed to start yesterday, but. . .there was an Xmas party at work and then I did some shopping and didn't get home until 8:00 and I completely forgot to pick up the persrciption! I hope I didn't mess up too badly. Nurse said to just start today. Geez. I can't believe I did that.

Hmmmm maybe that is just what you needed!

Denae

 

[skuttle]

Well, no Christmas miracle for me. AF arrived today. I'm a little concerned, though, because my cycle was only 26 days this month. It's usally 28-30. Only 26 days seems really short considering I O around CD18-20! I didn't do OPK's or temps this month so I'm not positive when I O'd, but think it was still around that day. I'll have to keep track this month to confirm O so that I can discuss this with my Dr. She had originally said my leutal phase was on the short side, but still considered okay by her standards. I'm not sure if this had something to do with the Metformin, or just a fluke this month. Time will tell, I guess. Just one more thing to stress about while TTC. I was really hoping to get a BFP this month so that I could fully enjoy my time with my friends on Saturday, including my pregnant BFF. I know it's going to be awkward because I always feel that way around other pregnant people. *sigh* I just hope I can put on a happy front!

 

[mickeyboat]

Allison - sorry about AF. I guess it would not surprise me if the Metformin had some effect on your cycles, but it would also not surprise me to hear that it didn't.

How have you been feeling while you have been taking it?

DznyLvr - how was your U/S?

Denae

 

[GypsySue]

Allison, we'll just keep our fingers crossed for New Year's babies! Stay strong Saturday, you can do it.

 

[helenabear]

Allison I am so sorry. I hope that even after this you can have a good day tomorrow

 

[ChrizJen]

DznyLvr...Can't wait to hear how your u/s went!!
I think your Christmas gift will be perfect!! I'm sure you'll put it to LOTS of great use!!!

Allison...So sorry about AF. I was really hoping for you. I know how it is to have to be around pregnant friends. I have several co-workers here at the office, and a couple of friends who are pregnant. It's like I'm surrounded by them...*SIGH* Hopefully you can still have a good time.

Aurora...sounds REALLY good for you this time!! I'm glad you got your +OPK!!! YAYY!! It's a really good feeling to see those lines come up and get that re-assurance that your timing is right!! Good luck on your Christmas blessing, and let us know as soon as you know!

Beth and Allison...We'll all be within a week or so of each other again...I'm taking my 3rd Clomid (tonight is cd7. I'm taking it 5-9). The way things work, it's looking like I might be due for my IUI on New Year's Day...Hope there'll be someone there to do it...LOL

Anyway, things are good here. Just hanging in there. And trying to get Christmas shopping done...

Have a great Friday everyone!!

-Christal

 

[harleyquinn]

Hi everyone! I hope your all having good days--or at least the best you can!

So I figured out that we have to start TTC sooner than I was expecting in order to have a chance to conceive by the time I would really like to. Who knew that full term is 40 weeks?! lol that is not 9 months!

So now I'm all freaking out. I'm wondering if I should stop taking BC now or wait a couple more months? We'll be TTC starting in June, which sounds so far away, but is so very close.

Now I'm all nervous.

I hope I'm not being rude posting when I haven't had any issues yet. I just think you are all such a great group and such great support.

I hope you all get everything you want for Christmas!

 

[skuttle]

Denae, I've been taking 500mg twice a day for about 2 weeks and I've felt fine. At first, I had some bathroom issues and some nausea, but I've been fine for about a week or so. I'm doing this for a month, then we're doubling my dose to 1000mg twice a day. Also, I need to get DH to do his sample within the next two weeks. Wish me luck with that! LOL!

Christal and Beth, I really hope we can all start off the new year with a BFP! However, I'm starting to hope I don't get pregnant this next month since our WDW trip is the first weekend in February and we'll have 30 potential babysitters (DH's high school band) to watch DS so we can ride the thrill rides together. LOL! Of course, maybe this is the plan...I get pregnant this next cycle and a huge wave of M/S hits me during the 12 hour bus ride with 30 high school kids!

Sarah, please don't think you need to have problems to post on this thread! The lucky girls that don't have problems usually move on. It's us girls that need remedial TTC classes that are stuck on here, always whining, yelling, complaining, crying, and even laughing at times. So that's why it seems like it's only a thread for problems. It's really for anyone TTC. No question or concern you may have is too little to post.

Oh, Sarah, I almost forgot to add... GEAUX TIGERS!

I'll try to check in tomorrow to let y'all know if I survive, or if I turn into a sobbing mess!

allison

 

[DznyLvr2005]

I can't believe this might actually be it. It just doesn't seem possible. I've been though so much and now I have this chunky baby that's growing so fast, I pray everything will continue to go smoothly. Here's the latest pic for anyone interested, 178 beats/minute. RE said I have a 98% chance of things going right, so I think that's a good #!

 

[helenabear]

Oh, Sarah, I almost forgot to add... GEAUX TIGERS!

tsk tsk you evil woman

Though I am very much in agreement with Allison about having problems or not. I think when a lot of us started here, we didn't think we had issues. I never had any issues we could find, but it took us almost a year and a half to get pregnant and have it stick. I think as long as you are here to get support and be supportive you're great

Dznylvr, great picture there! I love looking at the "alien" stage

 

[skuttle]

Just wanted to pop in and let y'all know that everything went well this afternoon. I had a great time with my girlfriends and their families, including my pregnant BFF. Everyone arrived around 3pm and didn't leave until almost 10pm! Needless to say we had a lot of fun! I never felt too awkward. My BFF never brought up her pregnancy and I never asked any questions. I felt bad about not asking questions or commenting on the pregnancy, but I just couldn't. I feel bad, like I was ignoring that issue, but I wasn't sure I could handle talking about that so I didn't, and no one else did either. So no tears in my closet in the middle of the afternoon.

I'm not sure I'll be back on before Christmas, so I hope all of you have a WONDERFUL Christmas! I know that I'm ready for Christmas and looking forward to a new start in the New Year...hoping for a new addition for NEXT Christmas.

 

[WDWAurora]

I'm glad it went so well, skuttle. Things here have taken a turn for the worst...DH's sister-in-law is due to arrive this afternoon. I feel absolutely sick about seeing her. I'm just waiting for the next dumb thing she is going to say. DH's brother (another one) and I got into it last night because he didn't know why I didn't want to see her and kept saying he didn't want there to be fighting. I explained that it wasn't fighting, it was sorrow and grief, but he just yelled and yelled, and apparently, this morning, he got up and drove home. He's coming back tomorrow, but UGH. The drama llama has hit at the in-laws. I've been teary for two days (dreamed about my grandfather that passed away last night, and that just further fuels the tears) and I have no one to call, because my friend I would normally call to help me deal while I'm here just found out her mother has cancer. Far more important for her to deal with that than my problems.

I took a test yesterday morning since it was my last chance to take one before Christmas. It was negative, but it was only like 8dpo. I had to try, if that makes sense.

The latest on the sister-in-law. She's started a blog to discuss her feelings on everything, which is fine, but she named it "baby smith," aka our last name. In my head, it's like there can be no other baby _____. I know she probably didn't mean it that way, but it came across WRONG. Ugh. They'll be here in a few hours....Hopefully the well will have dried up by then.

 

[ChrizJen]

Yayyyyyy DznyLvr!!! I'm so happy for you! That's such great news! Here's hoping that things continue to go so well!! 98% sounds like an EXCELLENT number!!

Allison, So glad things went good. Glad you had a good time!
Merry Christmas to you, too!

Aurora...I'm so sorry about all of the drama already. Maybe just try to distance yourself (be in another room when possible) from the "trouble-makers". You deserve to have a nice peaceful holiday. You don't need that nonsense. Keep your chin up! This still could be your month!!

harleyquinn...No problems needed to chat here!! We'll hope good thoughts for you too!! And as Elaine said, none of us knew at first that we were going to have problems TTC. This thread is just a bunch of people with the same goal...to become parents! Sometimes we do get discouraged, and sometimes it seems like we're all down on our luck, but hopefully we'll all have our time soon!!

If I don't make it on before, MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!!!!

-Christal

 

[momsully]

I took a break for awhile as I was pretty frustrated with TTC but have been following everyone's stories. I wanted to pop on and wish everyone a great holiday!

Elaine - Dominic is adorable. Sorry to hear your labor was tough but am glad everything worked out okay.

Allison - Glad your day went okay.

Everyone else and lots of baby dust for 2008 babies!

 

[helenabear]

Allison, I am so very glad that all went well yesterday! It sounds like you have an awesome friend there though. I am sure she totally understands about you not talking about her pregnancy though. Trust me, I know I would understand (and did with several friends).

Aurora it sounds like you have a lot you are going through. I am sorry for the loss of your grandpa. Hang in there... and I am sure she didn't mean it the way she did about calling her baby "baby smith" but I can only imagine how it would make you feel

Momsully, I totally get being frustrated. I do wish you the best in 2008 as well

Wishing all of you who celebrate a very merry christmas!

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Just a quick post to say Merry Christmas (to those of you that celebrate)!

You are a wonderful group of ladies and I pray you get everything you want this Christmas and that 2008 brings each of you a healthy, beautiful little baby. You all truly deserve it.

 

[ChrizJen]

Just popping in to say hi.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!
Mine was great! My only complaint is that I had to come back to work today...LOL
Hope everyone's doing well!
See you later!
-Christal

 

[mickeyboat]

Hi, ladies!

Hope everyone had a great Christmas. We had a wonderful one. I didn't want to come to work today as I am fighting a little cold and still haven't caught up on my sleep, yet. But it isn't too bad, and I am hoping to leave a little early, so it's all o.k. DH's two sisters are visiting, and I am looking forward to havnig a couple of glasses of wine with them tonight.

Allison - so glad it went well with your friend. True friends won't make you feel crappy about things by bringing up subjects that are difficult to you. It will make it a lot easier to be happy for her, know what I mean? Here's hoping for some New Year's BFP's!

Aurora - So sorry about your SIL, and I hope your holiday was nice in spite of her. Ignore her blog!

Anyone in the 2ww?

Well, I missed AF again this month. I need to talk to my Dr. pretty soon about getting my pill adjusted because things must not be working right. I am having massive amounts of PMS, and I don't like it!

Wishing you all lots of baby dust for 08!

Denae

 

[ChrizJen]

Hey, Denae! Glad to hear your Christmas went well.

I'm with you on not wanting to be at work. I feel really cruddy today. Tired, a little achey, cold, and I feel like I'm coming down with something. I would just rather be in bed...LOL Oh well.
I'm not in the 2WW yet, but I'll be going in on Saturday am to get my u/s and then hopefully IUI on Monday and Tuesday of next week. (We're doing 2 this month! )

Well, I guess I'd better get some work done. I was here yesterday and didn't get much of anything done...So I guess I should try to today. LOL

Have a great afternoon!

 

[Jen_in_NH]

I'll join the just feeling cruddy group. I just can't shake the end of this cold.

Christal - good luck with the IUI.

I'm trying to decide whether to test. I'm on CD 30, and have no idea if or when I o'd. But I've been starving one day, and completely nauseated the next. I had absolutely no symptoms last time, so that's no help. I'm really paranoid about testing. The negatives just make me so sad that I'd rather not test if I can avoid it. My husband really wants me to though, so I think I'll suck it up and test tomorrow. Wish me luck!