New TTC Thread

[WDWAurora]

AF finally started today - 5.5 weeks after the DC. We are going to just see what happens this cycle and not really try. I hope everyone had a nice weekend.

I never answered you about the monitor. It did give me 4 high fertility days, 2 peak fertility days, and then another high fertility day. I POAS on one of the peak days and did not get a positive result. In a lot of ways, it was less stressful, and I'm pretty sure I'm ovulating now, which is a relief. I didn't get pregnant, so who knows.

 

[skuttle]

Momsully, glad you had a great trip! AKL is high on my list of places to stay! For our last trip DS was finally tall enough to ride some of the bigger rides (ToT, BTMRR, etc) so we were thrilled! It is like a new trip being able to ride those rides with your kids!

Val, Good luck. It's a great idea to have some recent charts for verification.

Kiki, have you been able to relax a bit?

Nothing new here. Af is gone, but it doesn't really mean much anymore since getting DH's results. He's still "thinking about it" so not much to do. It'll be 2 weeks that we got the results so I know I need to give DH some time, but I'm SO ready to get this ball rolling again!

 

[KiKi Mouse]

Kiki, have you been able to relax a bit?

This month things are a bit better. I don't have all the intense emotions. DH says that there is a big difference this month. I guess so much of March madness was hormonal. I am on CD15 today.
Much of my time lately is spent worrying...
worrying we aren't timing the BD for maximum effort. paranoid that my body is too old and it's not going to be able to give me another baby. worried that the stress at my work is going to affect my fertility. worried I am not going to ovulate this month. worried that if I do I won't have a long enough luteal phase. Basically anything enters my mind and sets up shop and breeds more worry. I haven't been crying as much...just a general feeling of sadness over the loss of my baby. I would have been 20 weeks now...halfway through my pregnancy. Instead I have my baby in my living room in an urn.
Innocence is lost...and now I worry about so many things I never concerned myself with before.
Orthodox Easter is next weekend and I bought three pregnancy tests to put in my basket to be blessed by the priest...LOL I wrapped them in pretty boxes and nobody will know but DH and I.

 

[D&DDisney]

This month things are a bit better. I don't have all the intense emotions. DH says that there is a big difference this month. I guess so much of March madness was hormonal. I am on CD15 today.
Much of my time lately is spent worrying...
worrying we aren't timing the BD for maximum effort. paranoid that my body is too old and it's not going to be able to give me another baby. worried that the stress at my work is going to affect my fertility. worried I am not going to ovulate this month. worried that if I do I won't have a long enough luteal phase. Basically anything enters my mind and sets up shop and breeds more worry.
Orthodox Easter is next weekend and I bought three pregnancy tests to put in my basket to be blessed by the priest...LOL I wrapped them in pretty boxes and nobody will know but DH and I.

My worries are almost exactly the same as yours. The biggest is that time is running out. I Like your idea of wrapping the pregnancy tests and having them blessed. Hope that works for you.
AF arrived with avengence this weekend. Pain like I haven't felt in years. Hope the endo hasn't come back. Don't think I can take that again.

 

[skuttle]

Kiki, I hope the blessing works!! It can't hurt, right??

D&D, I'm also feeling like time is running out. My DS will be 5 in July and I just feel like I'm running out of time to have another. My AF this month was just awful, too! Heavier and longer than normal.

While DH is still "thinking about it" I decided to focus my energy into getting into a swimsuit this summer! I haven't been in a swimsuit since before I was pregnant. I gained 50 pounds when I was pregnant and hardly lost any of that over the past 5 years. This summer we're going camping for a weekend with my SIL and her family and I"m determined to be swim suit ready by then!!

 

[gypsydoodlebug]

Ok, ladies, I haven't posted in a while ... DH and I have been TTC #2 for nearly 2 years.

I'm supposed to have an HSG done next week. I'm completely terrified. I probably should NOT read the internet. I have to work that morning, too...

So for those of you who had an HSG, any tips?

 

[D&DDisney]

An HSG isn't so bad. I took 2 pain relievers (Advil) about 1/2 hr before the procedure and it was fine. Not comfortable, but fine. Don't worry.

Well, another thread that I frequent is having a stream of new pregnancies all of the sudden and the thread has nothing to do w/ babies. What's going on? Is this the fates way of teasing me? I sure feel bummed right now.

 

[harleyquinn]

Harley, I double checked and it is "Spring Valley" from Walmart. 800 mcg per pill. More than required but not over the top either. My doctor did recommend that if you can't stomach regular vitamins or pre-natals to try the children's vitamins (just be sure to take 2-3)

Thank you for checking! I got some knockoff of Flintstone's vitamins that have nearly exactly the same stuff as the one-a-day had, but they aren't making me sick. DH is taking them too.
They have all the stuff that I've seen recomended everywhere.

Hope everyone is doing well.

I went and joined a few groups at www.babycenter.com The way the boards are set up really stinks, but they are VERY popular and active.

 

[mickeyboat]

gypsy - I thought my HSG was terrible! I was very crampy afterwards, and wasn't able to drive myself home. I felt fine after a couple of hours, though. Most people I talk didn't have cramps that badly.

The doctor found scar tissue in my uterus and I had surgery to correct it. They also injected some oil after the procedure, which supposedly for some reason sometimes helps things along. I don't know if they still do that or not.

Definitely take some Advil, and be prepared to have someone with you in case you need it.

Good luck!

Denae

 

[Jen_in_NH]

Gypsy - I thought the HSG was fairly painful at the time, but not bad about 1/2 hour afterwards. I definitely would have liked someone to go with me though. Make sure to take some Advil or something before.

Skuttle - good luck with the bathing suit. I think I've resigned myself to a t-shirt over it

I had my first RE appointment on Monday. Holy cow, was that long and thorough! I'm on Provera again, and then I have to go in for an u/s on day 8 to make sure the lining actually shed. If not, endometrial biopsy. If yes, then a repeat HSG. If either of those is fine, then the next month I do low dose clomid, followed by every other day pergonal, HCG trigger, and IUI. It looks just as scary written down I'm not sure my DH can wrap his head around all of this.

 

[mickeyboat]

I had my first RE appointment on Monday. Holy cow, was that long and thorough! I'm on Provera again, and then I have to go in for an u/s on day 8 to make sure the lining actually shed. If not, endometrial biopsy. If yes, then a repeat HSG. If either of those is fine, then the next month I do low dose clomid, followed by every other day pergonal, HCG trigger, and IUI. It looks just as scary written down I'm not sure my DH can wrap his head around all of this.

Wow! They aren't messing around, huh? Hope things go well.

Denae

 

[skuttle]

Gypsy, Good luck with the HSG. I've never had one myself, but if I was I would definitely take something for pain before hand. And I'd also have someone drive me just in case.

D&D, I always say to DH that I'm being mocked by all of the pregnancies around me. He always rolls his eyes and laughs at me, but it sure feels that way. I swear there weren't this many pregnant people when I wasn't TTC. I know many people will say, "oh, you're just more aware of it now." I don't buy that. I really feel like there are more. I guess because I'm at "that age" (almost 30), and DS is also at "that age" where people start having kids.

Jen, wow! That must have been a lot to take in. At least you have a plan of attack. I'm still waiting for DH to make a decision. And I have to admit that I'm starting to get angry. I really don't want to get mad, and I know I have to give him time, but I can feel the anger creeping in unfortunately. I'd much rather have a plan like you, even if it is a bit overwhelming! Good luck!

 

[allie_to_you]

I haven't posted in a while, but i've finally got a couple updates. I went a week or so ago & had bloodwork done for the 2nd time. The did glucose testing on me, checked my progeterone levels & my prolactin levels. My glucose levels were a little high so they plan to recheck those in a couple months. My progesterone levels were waaaay low so that is why I'm not ovulating at all. The put me on a prescription of Aygestin to jumpstart my cycle again. Also, my prolactin levels were too high. They said it could be from my irregular cycles or from the fact that i've had POCS in the past, but they have me scheduled for an MRI next week to check my pituitary gland to be sure there is no problems.

I just never thought having a baby would be this difficult & tedious. It's so hard to wait now that we have started this whole process with the fertility doctor. Since they want to wait & re-do all my bloodwork in June, it'll be at least then before anything happens.

 

[momsully]

Allison - I just noticed your new ticker! A thanksgiving trip will be great! I love the holidays in WDW but it is hard to take the kids out of school. Is your DH coming around to seeing the doctor yet?

Jen - I am glad you have a plan. Hopefully everything will go smoothly and you get your BFP!

Allie - Good luck with your MRI. I agree that I never thought having a baby could be this hard.

Kiki - Are you in the 2ww?

I hoep everyone had a great weekend!

 

[skuttle]

Momsully...we just decided to book the trip today! LOL! Our 3-day trip in February with DH's band was just too short, especially now that DS is tall enough for some of the bigger rides. This will be our first trip during Thanksgiving. I'm a bit nervous, but we don't have much of a choice since DH is a teacher. The summer is too soon for us to save the money so Thanksgiving it is! This will be our first Moderate stay, too. We've done deluxe (GF, WL, S/D) and value (all-stars) but never a mod. So we're excited to try something new!! I haven't talked to DH about the testing again yet. Tuesday will be 3 weeks so I plan on talking to him then.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!

 

[DISNEYmooner2008]

Hey ladies - I haven't been around in a few weeks, but I just wanted to let you all know my TTC journey is over. I got a positive pregnancy test today. I was only 10DPO and got a positive on a CB digital, so there's no denying it! My EDD is January 9, 2009. Good luck to you all!!!!

 

[KiKi Mouse]

Kiki - Are you in the 2ww?

Yes and I hate it.
Everytime I go to the bathroom I worry about seeing blood...and I am not even far enough DPO to test yet.

DH has a good feeling about this month. Me...sometimes I do but the feeling is fleeting.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/20124b

DisneyMooner2008
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Roll call...
How is everybody doing???

 

[mickeyboat]

Congrats Disneymooner!

Good luck to everyone else. Hi Allison - awesome that you booked a trip! Where are you staying?

The silence is deafening around here, huh? I doubt I will be around much - I am pretty bummed about what is going on around here. Helenabear has been banned, but I am sure she sends her very best wishes and good thoughts to all of you.

Denae

 

[7beasley]

The silence is deafening around here, huh? I doubt I will be around much - I am pretty bummed about what is going on around here. Helenabear has been banned, but I am sure she sends her very best wishes and good thoughts to all of you.

Denae

WHAT???? Denae - what did I miss - what is going on? How could Elaine be banned? Information and details please!

Hi guys

checking in on everyone -- keeping you in my thoughts.

Allison -- glad you planned a trip -- I have been following things with your husband - hope all is well and goes well!

Hi to everyone else!!

-Nicole

 

[Minnesota!]

Congrats Disneymooner!

Good luck to everyone else. Hi Allison - awesome that you booked a trip! Where are you staying?

The silence is deafening around here, huh? I doubt I will be around much - I am pretty bummed about what is going on around here. Helenabear has been banned, but I am sure she sends her very best wishes and good thoughts to all of you.

Denae

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.