New TTC Thread

[D&DDisney]

Skuttle - Glad to hear you've booked another trip. Hopefully you'll bring a "souvineer" home like so many others have.

I'm on day 10 and spent the weekend dreaming that my 3 week old neice was mine. My BIL took a picture of my family and I holding her and it looked so natural...like she should be ours. My son kept saying "Mommy, can I have a baby sister?" And all I can say is "Maybe someday, if we wish real hard."

Glad others are having baby success.

 

[momsully]

D&DDisney -

Why are people being banned? Did something happen? I have been really busy at work and have not been on the boards that much. Is there something we need to avoid?

 

[D&DDisney]

momsully - Don't know about the banning. I was busy this weekend and when I came back, there was this big controversy.
I am working on making a lime green Dis sign so you can spot our campsite if you go walking.

 

[skuttle]

I know nothing about bannings, too. I don't post too often (mostly on this thread nowadays) so maybe that's why I missed it?

Denae, we're staing at POR for the first time! Our first moderate stay ever so we're excited. We always went Value if we couldn't afford Deluxe, so we decided to change it up a bit this time and try something new!!
We did fine going from Deluxe to Value, so I'm sure we'll enjoy a Mod.

Oh D&D, I'm so sorry. My DS has said similar things re a sibling from time to time. I always start to cry. I can never respond to him without crying at least a little.

Tonight I plan on bringing up the follow-up with DH. Last night I mentioned it in passing. DH was talking about how cool and funny DS has become and I said "see, you need to go to the doctor so we can have another one like that". No response. So I'll be taking a more direct approach tonight!

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Just wanted to stop by and say that I'm still pulling for all of you ladies I hope you all get your little blessings very soon!!

Skuttle (Allison): How exciting that you are going to WDW for Thanksgiving!!! We have always wanted to go then but have not made it yet. We always stay at POR...we love that place!!! I hope you and your family have a wonderful time

 

[D&DDisney]

Been doubly sad lately. A good cyber friend (poster) from another thread was caught up in the bannings. What a shame. Hope she gets back.

Skuttle - Good luck talking to DH. I know it is hard to talk of that subject w/ my DH so I wish you the best.

Disneydreamer 8 - I remember when you were expecting that little guy. (I was only a lurker then) He's so cute.

 

[skuttle]

Hey Rebecca! It's so great to see you! Your DS is too cute!!

I'm really excited about staying at POR for the first time. It think it looks like a really beautiful resort! Do you have any suggestions for room location requests at POR? Do you prefer the mansions or alligator bayou? I think I'm leaning towards Alligator Bayou, but I'm not sure.

 

[jenrose66]

Hi all, I know I just joined a few days ago but I'm pregnant! I can't believe it, it took a year of trying with my son, this time, it was the 1st month! We are so excited, I'm estimating my due date as 1-3. Good luck and baby dust to all

 

[Jen_in_NH]

Ok - I know I never post on here anymore, but I am always reading and praying.

*** did Elaine do? She has been a fixture here since day 1. Some people have too much power going to their heads. We are all adults and this place treats people like CHILDREN.

I think Kristy (2bemarried) is gone too... I miss everyone.

 

[DISNEYmooner2008]

Hi all, I know I just joined a few days ago but I'm pregnant! I can't believe it, it took a year of trying with my son, this time, it was the 1st month! We are so excited, I'm estimating my due date as 1-3. Good luck and baby dust to all

Hello and welcome - I was on this thread before getting my positive a few days ago - have you joined the mommy's to be thread yet, if not, it's must!! My EDD is 1/9!!!

Good luck and baby dust to you all TTC!!

 

[DMickey28]

Skuttle -- I prefer the Mansions over the Bayou. That's my fav. mod so I stay there all the time.

Good luck everyone ... you are in my thoughts ...

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Hey Rebecca! It's so great to see you! Your DS is too cute!!

I'm really excited about staying at POR for the first time. It think it looks like a really beautiful resort! Do you have any suggestions for room location requests at POR? Do you prefer the mansions or alligator bayou? I think I'm leaning towards Alligator Bayou, but I'm not sure.

We have stayed in both areas and they are both really nice. The only problem with AB is most of the buiding are really far from the food court. I think building 14 is closer but I'm not sure. We were in building 34 and it took FOREVER to reach the food court and pool. Acadian house and Magnolia Terrace are perfect. Close to the food court and one of the bus stops.

Don't forget to take the river boat. It is really nice. You can visit POFQ and downtown disney. We take the boat down to DTD the first night and eat at the Rainforest.

If you use the buses to get to the parks be ready for long lines on the way back if you stay until park closing. That is about the only bad thing about staying at POR.

Keep your camera handy while you are walking around the resort. There are some wild bunnies that feed on the lawns. They are so cute!!!

If you have any questions about anything else just ask.

 

[skuttle]

Thanks for the info on POR! I think I may not worry about room requests and just let whatever happens happens. That way I can't be disappointed.

Kristy is gone too? Wow. What the heck happened?!?

So I had "the talk" with DH last night since yesterday made 3 weeks since we received his results. It went pretty much the same as all of our TTC talks. He's very neutral...if we have another child, great...if we don't, great. He's happy with our life now and doesn't feel like anything is missing. He feels like he's not good enough and that DS is not good enough for me since I'm always so sad about not getting pregnant. I don't think I'll ever make him understand that I can want another baby more than anything, but still be happy with my life.

I tried to make him understand that the not knowing is harder than knowing for sure that we can't have another. I told him what if his first test was wrong, what if there's an easy fix for whatever is wrong. Of course his response was, what if there's not. I told him the truth...that I would be really sad for a while, but I could get over that because there wouldn't be anything else I could do. But right now, I still feel like we have options to explore. I still get my hopes up each month only to have my heart break when AF arrives. But to have someone tell me that we cannot have another baby unless we do X, and X isn't an option..I think that would help me get over it a lot easier. I think DH sorta "got" that.

When I first brought it up, he told me that he was still thinking about it and "didnt' know" if he would go. Well that made me break down. But after talking to him, I realize that he feels like I'm pressuring him and that's not cool. He eventually said that he really doesn't want to go, but he didn't say no right away because he knows how much it means to me. And knowing how much it means to me, he probably will go to the doctor. He just doesn't want to deal with any of that right now because he has the end of the school year to deal with, and he's trying to find a new job because he's not really happy with his. So he has a lot of stress right now and doesn't want to deal with the doctor. So I agree not to bring it up again until after school is over. That's in about a month. *sigh* But I know if I keep pushing DH, he will not go.

I know I need to let him do this on his own. I'm sure his test results are bothering him more than he lets on. Not really because it may be a big cause of our TTC problems, but because he knows how much I want another baby and he may be the "reason" why we're not. Disappointing me is the big thing for him, I think. Even though he won't say it. And I know how much DH hates the doctor, so it means a lot to me that he's probably going to go.

So that's where we stand for now. I'm going to try my best to keep my mouth shut until the end of May! I will finally see my best friend in Mid-May. Her DD is having a birthday party so I can't skip that. I figure with the birthday party, I won't have to have much one-on-one time with her and the baby, so I should be fine.

 

[mickeyboat]

Allison. I sure hope it all works out for you.

Denae

 

[skuttle]

Well, DH came home yesterday and was in a great mood. During dinner, he said that after this school year is over he will go to the doctor. He even joked about what may happen at the visit. I'm SO excited!

And, on top of that, I put the deposit down on our trip so now it's official. Yay!!

 

[KiKi Mouse]

Skuttle,

YAY for DH saying that!
and YAY for your trip.

me...
had a meltdown already this morning because my temp dropped below the coverline.

I keep trying to listen to my advice to other people that "it ain't over til it's over" but I swear I have AF symptoms...plus my chart looks like $%^*(

http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/20124b

 

[momsully]

Allison - That is great news! Hopefully the doctor will give you some answers and get you headed in the right direction.

Kiki -

D&DDisney - If you make a sign it will definately stand out! I am sure we will be over there as the dogs like to swim in the resevoir.

 

[ChrizJen]

Hey everyone! Looks like folks are doing pretty well around here!

I haven't been around in a while. We moved recently, so we decided to take a month off of TTC. With all of the stress of the new house and the move, we're glad we did! But we're back on for this month!

But we had a bit of a heartbreaker. Earlier this year, we helped some friend of ours get started with TTC. (we'll call them M & M) They're also a lesbian couple, and they were looking for a good clinic and cryobank to use. So we gave them the names of the ones we use. They reported back to us the first month and thanked us for all of the info, and said that IUI #1 was unsuccessful. SO we wished them luck, and never heard anything more about the subject. Well, this past week we were babysitting for some other friends of ours and they inadvertently mentioned that M&M are pregnant. IUI #2 was successful for them! I'm so happy for them, and I know that they haven't called us with the good news because they're afraid it will upset us. And I have to admit that as much as I just plain want to be happy for them without any strings attached, I just cannot. It's so frustrating to see others getting their miracles and not me. GOD, that sounds so selfish. But I can't help it.
And then the kicker was that I went last night for a prescan (because this AF was 2 weeks late, and it's super super heavy, so RE wanted to do an ultrasound just to rule out any cysts, etc.) SO ANYWAY, the scan was fine, just an extra thick lining this cycle. But we start talking about ordering our specemin to be delivered from the cryobank, and they tell me that one of the donors we were using was not going to be available this month. It's the donor that M&M used, and there's a 2 month hold for any donor after a successful insemination. So we'll have to pick a new one. I know this may sound trivial, but it was a pretty involved process for us to pick out our donor. And it's just extra salt in the wound. *SIGH*

I have to get it together. I have to get over this and get on with it. We're back on the TTC wagon, and I'm going to have to lose the negative thoughts and feelings. I'm sure they won't help. LOL

Anyway, I'm glad I have a place to come and type out how I'm feeling about this. I feel like I can't really talk to any of my friends about it, because we're all friends together. And I can't write in my blog because my friends will see that too.

Sorry for the ramble, and thanks for reading!
-Christal

 

[D&DDisney]

Never feel about about your feelings. We completely understand here.
That is double salt in the wound though - to not be able to use your doner for a while and that they had success while you did not.
That soooooo stinks!

 

[KiKi Mouse]

ChrizJen:

That really hurts. I am very sorry for the way things worked for you.
*hugs*
Be positive and when you are ready...go through the process of choosing another donor...and report back with the good news