New TTC Thread

[ChrizJen]

*SIGH* Guess who just reared her ugly, evil head???
On to another cycle I suppose...
I DO feel confident that we were CLOSER this time. I know that sounds funny. But we waited 2 extra days before the first IUI this time. And I really felt like we had it. Guess I was wrong. But I know we were closer. Hopefully we can switch some stuff up again this next time and actually get it.

Thanks for all of the encouragement!

 

[mickeyboat]

Crap, Christal. I am sorry!

I am no expert, but it sounds to me like you were closer this month, too. Sending lots of for next month!

Denae

 

[KiKi Mouse]

Jen - I agree about the hormonal workspace. We have lots of pregnant folks here as well including one that I gave my maternity clothes to after I lost the baby in March. It is really hard to see her wearing "my clothes".

OMG. Seeing somebody in my mat clothes would be very difficult.
If I were her I wouldn't wear them out of respect for you.

 

[KiKi Mouse]

*SIGH* Guess who just reared her ugly, evil head???
On to another cycle I suppose...
I DO feel confident that we were CLOSER this time. I know that sounds funny. But we waited 2 extra days before the first IUI this time. And I really felt like we had it. Guess I was wrong. But I know we were closer. Hopefully we can switch some stuff up again this next time and actually get it.

Thanks for all of the encouragement!

Sorry that AF showed.
It's nice to hear you sound so positive.
Good luck for this coming month.

 

[skuttle]

Aw, Christal...what a bummer! And how dare AF arrive AFTER you used a test! Always seems to happen that way. Sounds like you are being positive about it though, which definitely helps!

 

[GypsySue]

Sorry Christal :-(

 

[momsully]

Christal - I am really sorry. I agree it sounds like you were closer. Good luck on your next cycle.

Allison - Did you schedule DH doctor appointment?

 

[beckmrk04]

Hi ladies, just poppin' in to dole out some Baby Dust!!!

 

[D&DDisney]

ChrizJen -

That sooooooo stinks!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[skuttle]

Allison - Did you schedule DH doctor appointment?

Not yet. I just finalized the insurance switch with my work, so now that I've taken care of that, I will call to make the appt this week. The person in charge of insurance at my office was out for vacation so it took a little longer than I was expecting to get the forms filled out.

 

[TinkerChelle]

*SIGH* Guess who just reared her ugly, evil head???
On to another cycle I suppose...
I DO feel confident that we were CLOSER this time. I know that sounds funny. But we waited 2 extra days before the first IUI this time. And I really felt like we had it. Guess I was wrong. But I know we were closer. Hopefully we can switch some stuff up again this next time and actually get it.

Thanks for all of the encouragement!

Sorry Christal! Great attitude! Good luck next cycle!

 

[allie_to_you]

Hey Christal

I'm sorry the news wasn't good. Hopefully next time things will work out better.

 

[WDWAurora]

Well, a lot has happened since last I posted. I went to the RE last week. She wanted me to try one last month on a double dose of Femara, which I started that night. I have to have my progesterone and thyroid tested on the 13th. The thyroid thing is interesting. I went to my OBGYN at home last April and the Dr. thought my thyroid felt enlarged (that, or I had a fat neck-yes, that's what she said) so it was tested and came out fine. I mentioned hair loss at the RE, which prompted her to want to test it again. I thought that could be a symptom of PCOS, too? Anyway....and I have to have an HSG (whatever that is-I just know that it's an x-ray) after I have my next period, which, hopefully I won't. DH had his sperm count on Monday, and that was normal. They would have noticed mobility or quality issues there, right?

One sister-in-law had her baby tonight, Sunny Louise. I keep getting weepy. I have to go to the hospital tomorrow night and I'm pretty sure I shouldn't. Ugh.

On the same day I was at the RE, trying to find out while I'm still not pregnant, the other sister-in-law found out they are having a girl, following their two boys. So basically, not only do my arms remain empty, I'm left out as the only one without a child, and then the only one without a girl. I think it's harder because I'm an only child, so these are the only family I have that's my age. Add to that that my mom has dementia so I don't feel like I have a mother either, and I'm just lonely and sad.

Ugh. Okay, sorry to be Debbie Downer...

 

[GypsySue]

You need a great big ol'

They would have checked out all aspect of your husband's sperm--so that's good. Hopefully this last time on the double dose will work for you. Good luck!

 

[D&DDisney]

Well, a lot has happened since last I posted. I went to the RE last week. She wanted me to try one last month on a double dose of Femara, which I started that night. I have to have my progesterone and thyroid tested on the 13th. The thyroid thing is interesting. I went to my OBGYN at home last April and the Dr. thought my thyroid felt enlarged (that, or I had a fat neck-yes, that's what she said) so it was tested and came out fine. I mentioned hair loss at the RE, which prompted her to want to test it again. I thought that could be a symptom of PCOS, too? Anyway....and I have to have an HSG (whatever that is-I just know that it's an x-ray) after I have my next period, which, hopefully I won't. DH had his sperm count on Monday, and that was normal. They would have noticed mobility or quality issues there, right?

One sister-in-law had her baby tonight, Sunny Louise. I keep getting weepy. I have to go to the hospital tomorrow night and I'm pretty sure I shouldn't. Ugh.

On the same day I was at the RE, trying to find out while I'm still not pregnant, the other sister-in-law found out they are having a girl, following their two boys. So basically, not only do my arms remain empty, I'm left out as the only one without a child, and then the only one without a girl. I think it's harder because I'm an only child, so these are the only family I have that's my age. Add to that that my mom has dementia so I don't feel like I have a mother either, and I'm just lonely and sad.

Ugh. Okay, sorry to be Debbie Downer...

Don't worry about beind a "Deb Downer". You have every right to vent your feelings. The bummer thing about infertility is you always have to pretend you are happy for others and try to hide you're true feelings. The reality is we're sad, angry, jealous, worried, anxious, hopefully, fed-up, etc. etc....And we go through these feelings daily.

It stinks that others get to have as many children as they want.
It stinks tha t they have control over exactly how far apart their children are.
It stinks that some couples get at least one of each (boy/girl)

There, now I vented too.

By the way, an HSG is a hystosalpingogram (sp?) They inject dye and watch it as it travels through your tubes. It is uncomfortable so take Alieve about 30min. before you get it done. It will take the edge off.

Good luck going to see the baby if you choose, but don't feel like you have too.

 

[skuttle]

Oh Courtney...big hugs to you! Don't ever feel bad for feeling the way you do. We've all been there. Heck, I'm still there! I'm an only child as well and often feel alone going through all of this, too. Part of the reason I want another baby so badly is because I don't want DS to be an only. It's hard to lean on friends and other family members when they are baby making machines. It took me 4 months to go next door and see my neighbor's baby, and 3 months to see my best friend's. And honestly, if it wasn't for my best friend's older daugther having her 3rd birthday party, I'm not sure if I would have made it to see the baby that soon.

It sounds like things are really moving along for you, though, so that is wonderful news!

Not much new going on here. Just waiting to get DH's new insurance cards so that he can go for his follow-up. Hopefully those will come in soon!! I don't want it to be more of a hassle for him, so I'm trying to wait until all of the new insurance stuff is taken care of so there aren't any problems with that. We assumed that the insurance from his old school would last through the summer...had we known earlier it would end in May, we would have made his appt sooner. By the time we found out for sure, it was too late.

 

[KiKi Mouse]

The bummer thing about infertility is you always have to pretend you are happy for others and try to hide you're true feelings. The reality is we're sad, angry, jealous, worried, anxious, hopefully, fed-up, etc. etc....And we go through these feelings daily.

Aint that the truth. Nobody knows the secret life of depression and the montly mania.

Me...I openly tell people I'm crazy. I lost a baby and I am trying to get pregnant again and I am nuts. Everybody always says "at least you're honest".

What they don't see though is the depression and the tears as I grieve my lost baby and ride the monthly rollercoaster of conceiving.

It's great we can talk about it here and support each other. So never worry about being a downer. I think I can speak for most people and say we are all going through a difficult time and we need all the support we can get. Your feelings are real and you should be able to say exactly how you feel without feeling bad.

I really wish things were different for everybody here.

Me....
On AF #3. Go away now. My periods since the m/c and d&c have been lasting longer and I have been bleeding more. Why????
Going for accupuncture.....had 2 sessions. It may have helped my mood.
Gync is sending me to the fertility clinic as she is trying to be proactive. It takes 3-4 months to get an appt. so she wants me to have that appt. but hopefully not have to go.
CD7 and gearing up for the marathon. Stocked up on OPKs and I'll see what happens with those. I accidentally ordered too many off Ebay so if I get pregnant I will have to hand these out for Halloween or something.

 

[hotveggy]

I just found this thread and it looks like a good place for me.

I am 28 years old and have had 2 miscarriages in the past year. One at 8 weeks and the second at 6 weeks. (My 2nd one happened on the due date of my 1st pregnancy- could it get any worse?) I have had all sorts of blood work for hormone levels and to test me for lupus anticoagulant and anti-nucleotide phospholipid (i think that was the one)- EVERYTHING is normal! yet, i am healthy and can't seem to stay pregnant. My doctor keeps telling me that this isn't uncommon and I AM YOUNG! well, that is a crappy excuse to me and I am getting tired of hearing it. We have an appointment to see a specialist on Thursday to see if genetic counselling would be worth it...

I haven't read all of the posts, but has anyone had a common experience?

Using progesterone during my next pregnancy is a possibility as well- has anyone else tried this?

Thanks in advance for any responses.

 

[KiKi Mouse]

Hotveggy,

Welcome,
Hopefully your stay is short and you are able to conceive again soon and carry to term.

You have had a very tough year. I am very sorry for your losses.

My MIL had 3 m/c after having DH then went on to have my SIL and BIL. A girl I work with had 2 m/c inbetween having her two kids. My neigh had 2 m/c before they discovered that her uterine lining was thin so they supplemented her with progesterone. She now has 2 children.
There are a lot of success stories out there. It is unfortunate that women have to go through multiple losses before anybody takes notice and tests for things like progesterone levels.

Again...I am very sorry *hugs*
Feel free to visit and vent and ride the rollercoaster with the rest of us. We're here to lend an ear and a shoulder when needed.

 

[TiggerStac]

I'm holding out a little hope for this month. I started a migraine...which is weird, I usually didn't have them when I wasn't on the pill.

I'm hoping that its because I didn't have coffee this am. Sometimes I do get them w/no coffee in me. Of course I took a test, but I know it still could be way too early.... Waiting til thursday is going to drive me bonkers.

But when I wasn't on the pill before my cycles were more 24-26 days..which would be today/next day or 2 and the migraine goes along with when I normally get it.