New TTC Thread

[mickeyboat]

Congrats ilovefh! Wonderful news!

Denae

 

[WDWAurora]

Congratulations ilovefh!

For those of you who read my blog, you'll see the long version of this, but I went in for my day 10 ultrasound today. We have 2 mature follicles. I'm not sure what to think, if that's good or bad. So...Thursday morning DH goes in, an hour later I have the IUI. Any advice or words of wisdom from the veterans?

Also, I had some discomfort during my ultrasound today. Has anybody else ever had that? I've had a ton of them by now, and never anything I would call discomfort. I've also had some spotting. Weird!

I've done the last injection-what a relief to be done, at least for the month.

 

[skuttle]

Congrats ilovefh

Courtney...Good luck tomorrow!! I'll be thinking baby thoughts for you all day!! I hope it all goes well and you get good news soon. You and your DH definitely deserve! And I totally know what you mean about having people missing from your home. I feel like our house is missing a person as well. Again, good luck tomorrow!!!

 

[WDWAurora]

Allison-anything new with you, or just playing the waiting game?

Definitely nervous about tomorrow, but looking forward to having the day off!

 

[chloelovesdisney]

Hi everyone! Wow, there is a lot going on here. I've been checking in, but haven't been up to posting. It was actually a relief to take a month off from the trying and waiting. The 2ww is the worst.

I thought April would be a bust as well due to a business trip, but it seems the chemical pregnancy threw my cycle off. April is a possiblity after all. We are hoping for the best, and I am feeling much more calm and relaxed this time around.

I had to force myself to be brave and do my own shots this month. It just isn't feasible to have my friends do them night after night, month after month. There is no way I would let dh near me with a needle, lol. It was tough! I would start and stop just short of injecting off and on every night for around three hours each night. I have complete respect for all women who go through this. It is not an easy road.

This weekend is my very good friend's baby shower. I am very happy for her, but I am afraid the shower is going to make me depressed. I have no choice, I must put on a happy face and go.

Baby dust to all my friends!!!!!!!!! Spring is coming and good luck is coming our way!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[skuttle]

Courtney...Good luck today!!!!!

Nothing new with me. Just waiting for AF to arrive so that we can start the IUI process. Should be sometime this weekend.

Chloe..I know exactly how you feel with your friend's baby shower. I don't know if you remember or not, but my BFF gave birth a year ago to her second. I had a REALLY hard time with it and looking back, I was a terrible friend. When she announced her pregnancy, I never responded to her email (We live in different cities). I had never told any of my friends about my TTC issues, so I finally came clean with all of that. Luckily this was her second so I didn't have to deal with a shower. When the baby was born, I never called to congratulate her. I was planning on going to the baptism, but after stopping to buy the baby's gift, I couldn't stop crying so we didn't go. My friend has been totally understanding, which is great. I actually held her baby for the first time a couple of weeks ago when they came to DS' soccer game. Pathetic, I know. Good luck this weekend! I'm sure you'll handle it better than me!

 

[D&DDisney]

For those of you who read my blog, you'll see the long version of this, but I went in for my day 10 ultrasound today. We have 2 mature follicles. I'm not sure what to think, if that's good or bad. So...Thursday morning DH goes in, an hour later I have the IUI. Any advice or words of wisdom from the veterans?
Also, I had some discomfort during my ultrasound today. Has anybody else ever had that? I've had a ton of them by now, and never anything I would call discomfort. I've also had some spotting. Weird!

I had discomfort with mine. Follies were so big (good thing) it was quite uncomfortable. My IUI was a little painful too. Had some cramping and spotting right after. Turns out this was a good thing though - the only successful one we had.
Take a few Alieve before you go and stay positive. Good Luck!!

Congrats ilovefh

Courtney...Good luck tomorrow!! I'll be thinking baby thoughts for you all day!! I hope it all goes well and you get good news soon. You and your DH definitely deserve! And I totally know what you mean about having people missing from your home. I feel like our house is missing a person as well. Again, good luck tomorrow!!!

Same here. Dinner table feels like we are missing someone every time we eat. Also hear the crib calling me from the basement. (or making fun of me - not sure which)

This weekend is my very good friend's baby shower. I am very happy for her, but I am afraid the shower is going to make me depressed. I have no choice, I must put on a happy face and go.

Baby dust to all my friends!!!!!!!!! Spring is coming and good luck is coming our way!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hang in there. Showers are the WORST!!! We'll be holding your hand virtually through the whole thing.

I sure hope spring brings some good luck.

 

[WDWAurora]

I survived. The IUI really wasn't any more uncomfortable for me than a pap, just maybe lasted a few seconds longer. I did my usual clench my hands across my body and stare at the ceiling routine that I would for my annual.

I've been cramping all morning, but haven't taken anything. I was cramping before the IUI, so I'm sure it's just related to ovulating. I'm supposed to test, at the earliest, a week from Tuesday, but I'll probably try to wait until 2 weeks from today. I'm supposed to call them 2 weeks from today no matter what's going on.

Oh-and a nurse did it. Weird, right? Maybe not, I was just expecting a doctor.

chloe-It's been interesting with the injections. The first one I did this round was just like you were describing. Almost there, couldn't do it. I've done all of mine myself. I think I actually prefer that. If I do it myself, I can do some tentative pokes to see what feels like it's going to hurt. I can usually find a spot that doesn't really hurt. Do you have people give them to you in your stomach, or where? I like having the control over it.

 

[D&DDisney]

I survived. The IUI really wasn't any more uncomfortable for me than a pap, just maybe lasted a few seconds longer. I did my usual clench my hands across my body and stare at the ceiling routine that I would for my annual.

I've been cramping all morning, but haven't taken anything. I was cramping before the IUI, so I'm sure it's just related to ovulating. I'm supposed to test, at the earliest, a week from Tuesday, but I'll probably try to wait until 2 weeks from today. I'm supposed to call them 2 weeks from today no matter what's going on.

Oh-and a nurse did it. Weird, right? Maybe not, I was just expecting a doctor.

chloe-It's been interesting with the injections. The first one I did this round was just like you were describing. Almost there, couldn't do it. I've done all of mine myself. I think I actually prefer that. If I do it myself, I can do some tentative pokes to see what feels like it's going to hurt. I can usually find a spot that doesn't really hurt. Do you have people give them to you in your stomach, or where? I like having the control over it.

Good to hear. I've heard that cramping is a good thing as it is moving those little guys along. I spent 1/2 the day lying down after mine - just for good measure. I also did not test until 2week mark. Even then, I just got a very faint line, so if I would have done it earlier, I might have been disappointed.

Let us know if you get extremely emotional in the next week. I was crying at the drop of a hat 1 week before testing. That was a good sign too.
Now... go lay down and think positive thoughts!

 

[WDWAurora]

I cried on the table after the nurse left, when DH said, "You're really going through a lot, aren't you?" Duh. And then again when I was checking out and the lady behind me was pregnant and I started freaking out because she had brought her husband and their young daughter in with them and it was just too much. DH got a little annoyed at that point-he's definitely not used to me being so emotional. I'm not typically all that emotional.

 

[skuttle]

Courtney, I can only imagine how emotional it must have been today for you! I REALLY hope this works for you!! What a 2WW this will be!!

 

[chloelovesdisney]

Courtney...Good luck today!!!!!

Nothing new with me. Just waiting for AF to arrive so that we can start the IUI process. Should be sometime this weekend.

Chloe..I know exactly how you feel with your friend's baby shower. I don't know if you remember or not, but my BFF gave birth a year ago to her second. I had a REALLY hard time with it and looking back, I was a terrible friend. When she announced her pregnancy, I never responded to her email (We live in different cities). I had never told any of my friends about my TTC issues, so I finally came clean with all of that. Luckily this was her second so I didn't have to deal with a shower. When the baby was born, I never called to congratulate her. I was planning on going to the baptism, but after stopping to buy the baby's gift, I couldn't stop crying so we didn't go. My friend has been totally understanding, which is great. I actually held her baby for the first time a couple of weeks ago when they came to DS' soccer game. Pathetic, I know. Good luck this weekend! I'm sure you'll handle it better than me!

Hi Skuttle. My friend also knows the situation, so I am hoping that she will be understanding if I have a hard time putting on a happy face. I will do my best. I am in the 2ww so I will have some glimmer of hope the day of the shower.

Your BFF understood what you were feeling, and you were NOT being a terrible friend. We can't help how we feel and other women understand that. I am afraid that I also will have a very hard time seeing the baby when he/she comes along. There is no way around it however, so I will just have to do my best.

 

[chloelovesdisney]

I survived. The IUI really wasn't any more uncomfortable for me than a pap, just maybe lasted a few seconds longer. I did my usual clench my hands across my body and stare at the ceiling routine that I would for my annual.

I've been cramping all morning, but haven't taken anything. I was cramping before the IUI, so I'm sure it's just related to ovulating. I'm supposed to test, at the earliest, a week from Tuesday, but I'll probably try to wait until 2 weeks from today. I'm supposed to call them 2 weeks from today no matter what's going on.

Oh-and a nurse did it. Weird, right? Maybe not, I was just expecting a doctor.

chloe-It's been interesting with the injections. The first one I did this round was just like you were describing. Almost there, couldn't do it. I've done all of mine myself. I think I actually prefer that. If I do it myself, I can do some tentative pokes to see what feels like it's going to hurt. I can usually find a spot that doesn't really hurt. Do you have people give them to you in your stomach, or where? I like having the control over it.

Hi Courtney. I'm crossing my fingers that your IUI was a success today! I think it's common for the nurse to do that procedure. I also find it weird, but it does seem to be common for a lot of practices. I spend way too much time on fertility boards these days, lol.

As for my injections, they've all been in my stomach. I read that it hurts more in the leg. I'm glad this round of shots is over and hope to not need another!!!

 

[chloelovesdisney]

Hi D&D. Thanks for the words of encouragement. I am now in the 2ww, otherwise I would have a glass of wine at the shower to calm my nerves.

 

[skuttle]

Courtney: How are you doing? Is the 2WW going by fast enough for ya!?!

It appears that AF has arrived today...just started some spotting tonight, so I'm not sure if I consider today CD1 or tomorrow. I plan on calling my Dr on Monday, even though she's not in on Mondays. I figure I'll leave a message on their voicemail and they should get back to me early Tuesday morning. I have a few questions for her re the IUI, so I'm not sure if they'll want me to make an appt for that. I want to confirm that they don't want me on meds. Also, I want to make sure they remember that I have a shorter luteal phase (I usually O around CD18-20 and AF usually arrives on CD29). Also, not sure if after the IUI they'd want to monitor me more closely since I've had two chemical pregnancies. I think that's all of my questions for now. This is the first time I've been pretty excited to see AF in a long time! LOL!

 

[chloelovesdisney]

Hi Skuttle. CD1 is usually considered the first day of full flow. Sorry moderator if that sounds too graphic for the board, lol. I also think if it's in the evening, it counts as the next day.

It sounds like your doctor may prescribe progesterone following your IUI, especially with the short luteal phase.

Right now I am still waiting. I really hate the waiting. I would rather know that it was a BFN, than wait to find out. Of course I know that is not the way it works, but I can only wish it were so.

The shower today wasn't too bad for me. It was a little annoying when there was an extended conversation about naptime amongst the many moms, followed by bedtimes, what age they started sleeping through the night, how long they breastfed, etc.. I obviously had nothing to add to any of that.

As always, baby dust to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[WDWAurora]

Allison-absolutely CRAWLING by! It's killing me!! And I'm really only like 2 days into it.

I agree with chloe-CD1 is the first full flow day. I start progesterone tonight-the suppository version. Fun stuff, let me tell you. They're not going to do a baseline, best I can remember, right?

Chloe-glad the shower wasn't so bad. I had to deal with that with the in-laws today. The newest 2 were born in June and October, so they have lots to talk about. It still kills me since the one we lost would have been one week older than the June niece.

Good luck everybody! There are several of us in the TWW! Hopefully we'll have some double lines turning up soon!

 

[skuttle]

Courtney, when I talked to the nurse a couple of weeks ago, it sounded like they were just going to do an ultrasound around CD10-12ish. She wasn't 100% sure which CD since I O late. She said she didn't want to have me in for an ultrasound too early and then have to do it again. I think that's part of the reason she wants me to also do the OPKs this cycle, which reminds me I need to pick those up since AF has arrived. Sounds like I should go with tomorrow as CD1.

At least I have all of this to keep my mind busy. My first chemical pregnancy was right around Easter in 07. I actually got my BFP on Easter morning and thought all would go well. I still think of that every Easter. My second chemical pregnancy wasn't as hard...I guess because I was expecting it...never got excited after that BFP. A shame, isn't it.

I've never in my life done suppositories. Doesn't sound fun!

Chloe, sounded like you handled the shower very well.

 

[D&DDisney]

Chloe - Glad you made it through the shower. Did you feel us there with you virtually?

Aurora - I'm with ya in the 2WW. Although, since I'm not doing anything "special" I really don't pay much attention to it. Don't want to get my hopes up, so I try to downplay it in my mind. Glad you made it through the in-law thing too. I know how hard it can be to listen to others talk and then you think... If I would have been pg mine would be X months by now.

Skuttle - Sorry that Easter brings back such bad memories. However, here's hoping you make some new Easter memories THIS year.


Ugg! Its been a crummy weekend here too. We were at my nieces 1 year b-day yesterday and there were 3 toddlers and a newborn at the party. All girls of course. I think they tought I was nuts as I looked at them with such envy. I'm so pathetic!

Then at church today there were 3 preggos and another mother BREAST FEEDING her kid. OMG... in the front seat, right in front of the priest. Good gravy girl, have some respect and at least go to the back of church to do that. Needless to say, I felt like I was being taunted the whole morning. (okay... rant over)

 

[skuttle]

I called my Dr this morning, even though they are closed on Mondays. I left a message so hopefully they'll get back to me tomorrow morning! I was feeling really excited and good about our TTC future. And then it happened....

My BFF that moved to Florida a few years ago, my BFF since 3rd grade, my maid of honor...is pregnant with her first, due in October. I can't stop crying. I managed to email her back a "congrats" but that's it. I had dinner with her and my other BFF (the one that had a baby a year ago) Wednesday. She said she didn't want to tell me in person because she didn't want me to feel like I had to react a certain way. So that was nice of her. But I just can't go through this again. It was SO hard on my the first time with my other BFF. And now this will involve a shower, and all of that crap. ugh! I feel so terrible for feeling like this, but I just can't handle it. If the IUI doesn't work, I just don't know what I'll do. I'm freaking out! DH is confused because he doesn't get it...he tells me "she didn't steal our baby." I know that. And I know I sound illogical with all of this crying and whining, but I just can't help it. I want to be happy for her, but I'm honestly not and I just don't have the energy to pretend that I am. Sign me up for worst friend of the year.