New TTC Thread

[momsully]

Vetrik - Sorry to hear your news. We are hear if you need to vent.

DznyLvr2005 - Congratulations! She is beautiful!

DevilDuckie - Welcome.

D&Disney - I thought you were headed on the road today! Have a safe drive and I will look for you next week! The weather has been awesome (but hot) so hopefully it will stay that way for your trip.

 

[GypsySue]

Vetrik--I am terribly sorry the pregnancy was ectopic. I hope the treatment goes well for you

 

[vetrik]

DznyLvr2005 - Congratulations on your daughter! Going early and only a 5 hour labor is great! She is beautiful.

hotveggy - Good luck on your wait for your doctor's appointment. Hopefully the time will go by quickly, and everything will continue to go well for you!

Thanks for the thoughts everyone. I've been taking it pretty easy this weekend. I went out to a local art festival with my mom and grandmother yesterday (it's sort of our annual tradition). I was thinking about skipping it, but it was nice to get out of the house, have fun, and think about something else. I did stop and treat myself with a manicure and pedicure on the way home. I have another doctor's appointment tomorrow morning, and I know I need to go for bloodwork at least twice more this week. My poor arms are looking like a pincushion (they already took blood Tues, Thurs, and Fri last week)!

 

[mickeyboat]

vetrik - I am so sorry for your loss.

Dznylvr2005 - congrats! Emma is beautiful!

Things have been busy busy busy around here. I have hardly had time to sleep.

Keeping everyone in my thoughts.

Denae

 

[skuttle]

Vetrik...How are you doing?

Not much new here, unfortunately.

 

[Nette]

Wow, um so, I don't know where to jump in. DH and I *are* TTC, but we have only just started (seriously, I got off the pill a MONTH ago well -- 35 days ago to be exact). And reading through the thread, it seems like so many of you have been through so much!

So here's my story, and I'm a little worried.

Like I said, it's been 35 days since I took my last BCP. My period came and went like it normally did on the "reminder pills". Fast forward 4 weeks and 4 days. My period was due on Wednesday morning. Granted, I didn't expect it to be right on time like it always is on the BCP, But now I'm getting a bit worried. Going by the start date of my last period, today is day 32. I swear I've never had a cycle lasting longer than 30 days.

DD (6 next week!!!) was a super easy conception, we said we weren't going to do anything to prevent a baby, and I SWEAR it was the first time. A year and a half ago, we TTC for about 9 months before my periods were so heavy (was on Effexor) that I couldn't deal anymore, so I went back on BC.

I've done two EPTs and both are BFN. Of course, then I had to go read and I found out about the hook effect. (For those who don't know, this is when you get a false negative because you have too MUCH hCG and it overloads the test)

I'm trying not to get my hopes up. But I'm cranky and hungry and have none of the usual physical PMS signs (cramps, etc). More mucus than normal too... Though, I suspect the Effexor & BCP had an effect on it as well. I just want to know either way!! Limbo is driving me nuts.

 

[D&DDisney]

Been pretty quiet here while I was gone. Hope everyone is just soooo busy TTC that they have no time to write.
Our trip was great! Colorado is BEAUTIFUL! Unfortunately I got AF 2x this month! What's up w/ that. 1 week before vacation and then during. I was so caught off guard and had to go find a store - quick! Anyone else ever have that? Does that mean no O this month? Which time do I count from??? So scared menapause is starting very early.

Welcome Nette!!!! Hope your stay is short. We're here when you need someone to go through "limbo" with.

 

[mickeyboat]

Nette -

What were your cycles like before you went on BCP? Sometimes it takes a while for your cycles to regulate after being on the pill. I went off in March and haven't had regular periods since - I have never had regular cycles.

I have never heard of the hook effect.

Good luck! Hope you have good news to report, soon.

Denae

 

[WDWAurora]

Ugh. Just typed a really long post and it disappeared. Long story short, HSG tomorrow. I'm really nervous. They prescribed tylenol 3. Ultrasound Wed. showed no cysts, everything normal. I go back to check my lining on Saturday at 8am (my birthday).

 

[Linzybrooke]

Wow, um so, I don't know where to jump in. DH and I *are* TTC, but we have only just started (seriously, I got off the pill a MONTH ago well -- 35 days ago to be exact). And reading through the thread, it seems like so many of you have been through so much!

I'm in the same boat as Nette, but this will be our first time to try. I don't even know where to begin. My cycle has never, ever been regular, which is the biggest worry for me right now. Before I went on the pill I would skip months at a time, then have a very painful 2 week period. I went off the pill a little bit earlier this year when my body was very stressed with work and I got really off with taking my pill. It took almost 3 months before I had a period again. I am really looking forward to learning from you guys here!

 

[Goobergal99]

Not trying to conceive ever again

But here is wishing you all luck, I would give you all my fertility if I could

 

[skuttle]

Nette: Have you taken more tests?

D&D: Glad you enjoyed your trip! I've never made it farther West than Texas, but Colorado is definitely on my "to do" list! Not sure what to think about your cycle. Was your second AF a real AF..not just spotting?

Courtney: Good luck this week! I hope the HSG isn't too bad for you.

Linzy: Good luck with your TTC journey! I hope your stay here is a short one. With your cycle, I would suggest trying to temp to see if there is any sort of pattern to when you might O. Given your cycle history, I would probably try for a few months and if no luck, call your doctor. Good luck!

Nothing new to report here. We've been having fun for the past few months...not worrying about temps, or cycle days, or any of that mess. I think I got burned out with it all. Just needed to take a break from it all again. DH hasn't gone for his followup yet, but I've put off making the appt just because I wasn't ready to deal with all of that. I'm getting closer, I think, to being ready to jump back in full time.

 

[hotveggy]

Just wanted to stop by and say HI to everyone and thank you again for your support and apparent good luck as my stay here was so short! I will be 8 weeks tomorrow. We had an ultrasound last week and went to the first doctor's appointment. Everything looks good and we got to see the heartbeat!

I guess I should officially graduate to the Mom's to Be thread.

I will keep all of you in my thoughts and send extra pixie dust!

 

[Nette]

What do you know... Period starts on day 36. I was glad that I finally knew for sure. Even DH was starting to believe I might have been pregnant. (It would have been amusing as when DD was conceived it was on the first cycle)

I'm pretty sure that before DD was born my cycles were about 30 days. The last time we TTC for about 9 months, it was spot on 28 days, but SUPER heavy... which was a side effect of an antidepressant I was on. Go figure... cuz having a longer period makes me less depressed.

Anyway, no chance of anything happening this month. DH is doing his "two weeks in the summer" during ovulation -- rather when it *should* be. woo. not.

 

[WDWAurora]

Wow. So that HSG...that was horrible! They prescribed tylenol 3, which I took about an hour before my appointment time. It made me feel slow, if that makes sense. I was all there, but I couldn't necessarily get words out.

So I go in, and the girl that took me back was new and had me undress in the wrong place, so afterwards, I didn't have my clothes, and I was bleeding, so that was rather uncomfortable. I was an idiot and wore flip flops (I brought socks, but the drugs made me forget them in my purse that I left with DH), so I was barefoot. They didn't have normal stirrups, so my heels were right at my rear and he kept asking me to scoot forward-I just wanted to tell him that there was nowhere else for me to go!! He started, it was fairly painful, then I realize he's pulling everything out-there was a problem with the balloon on the catheter, and the speculum wasn't locking. So we were mostly there, and had to start TOTALLY over. I had always read that it was merely uncomfortable, but that was a lie. It hurt. Bad. When it is finally over (couldn't have taken that long-dr. wasn't in the room at 3:30, and by 4:00 we were on the way home) I was majorly bleeding, went to clean up, then had to walk to my clothes. I was out of it enough to not fasten the back of my gown (got to leave my shirt and bra on). Luckily the nurse fixed it. I was so self concious about whether or not I was bleeding on the way to my clothes that I couldn't even look at DH, who was in the room right beside my clothes. I thought I was going to throw up, and I just HURT.

I got changed and went and sat with DH for a while. I was afraid to move. The nurse told me to refrain from intercourse for 24 hours-AS IF! We slowly made our way out. I had a hotflash that lasted forever and his hand felt like fire on me, so he couldn't help me, or offer any physical comfort, even though he tried. I wanted a drink (sprite, to ease my stomach) so I dug out a dollar and sent DH for a drink machine and the car. He came back with no drink because they cost more than a dollar. I was getting upset at this point because I have a horrible taste in my mouth and am so afraid I'm going to throw up. I just kept yelling that I wanted to go home, so he drove as quick as he could.

I got water and went and sat in the bathroom after we got home. After the nausea passed, I parked on the couch and tried to sleep, but I was hurting too bad. I finally got up and took a bath in the big tub, which helped tremendously. I was able to eat after that. I had 2 more rounds of the tylenol 3, but didn't take any today since I had to drive to work and then out of town for a conference. Everybody at work knew something was wrong because I couldn't walk, could hardly sit or stand, etc. I did sleep last night, without much trouble. I went to bed about an hour earlier than normal, which I'm sure I needed.

So...the doctor said everything looked fine on it, but he was going to review the images more carefully to make sure. I'm just in shock that it hurt so much, considering the reviews I've read. I'm not sure if he was horrible at it, or if doing it twice made it worse, or what. I feel like a wimp, but I normally have a huge pain tolerance, so I don't think it's me.

I have another ultrasound on Saturday at 8 (my birthday) to check my lining. I may need a trigger shot at that point. We'll see.

Sorry that was so long, but it was such a bad experience, I needed to get it out.

 

[KiKi Mouse]

WDWAurora,

You poor girl. I hope you are feeling better tomorrow.
*hugs*

 

[gypsydoodlebug]

Hey, Aurora, I had my HSG on April 1 and it was much the same as yours -- I took two Xanax and a Percocet before and wish I'd just taken the Tylenol because the Percocet made me nauseated. I also had the hotness that you felt.

My HSG showed a hydrosalpinx (blockage) of my right tube, so I'm now set for surgery next month to either repair or remove that tube. As it stands now I'm a good candidate for a tubal pregnancy without the surgery.

Hugs to all you ladies ...

 

[mickeyboat]

Aurora - my HSG was pretty uncomfortable, too - I had a lot of cramping afterwards - but not nearly as bad as yours. I hope you are feeling better, soon.

gypsy - I am sorry about your tube. I hope they are able to repair it.

Nothing much new around here. We are headed for vacation in a little over a week and I am really looking forward to it. We had company all last week (seems like we have had company for a long time). We had a blast - but I was glad to have the house to ourselves again. DH's job is getting really busy so I don't expect him around much after we get back from vacation. School starts in a few weeks and I need to get the kids some new clothes, backpacks, etc.

With not much going on it sure seems busy!

Sending baby dust to all (but me )

Denae

 

[minnieandmickeymouse]

My DH had his vasectomy reversal done 5 days ago. Unfortunatly I ended up in the ER 4 days before we were to fly to texas to get it done! They said I have inflammatory bowel disease. I have a colonoscopy apt. on Aug. 6th to see what is the cause. So we won't be ttc until I am better. I've lost 5lbs in 7 days, and I can't hardly eat anything. I'm taking Asacol for the IBD.

On a good note, my DH's reversal went really good. I got to see thousands of sperm under the microscope during his reversal, it was so neat!

 

[ChrizJen]

Hey everyone. This was the first time (in a while) that I saw the TTC thread on the first page, so I thought I'd pop in and say hello.

Aurora, to you. My HSG was bad too. Similar experience. I was just told to take some Tylenol beforehand. I think that mine was bad mostly because the person who started the procedure was learning how to do it on me!!
So after he flubbed up once, they gave him one more chance, then the doctor supervising the procedure stepped in and did it. I too have a pretty high pain tolerance, and it was bad. I do remember having some fairly intense cramping for a day or 2 after as well. I think that was a worse experience than the Hysteroscopy/laparoscopic surgery to remove the endo! Hopefully you're feeling all back to normal now.

I hope everything's going well for everyone.

Things here are going well. We're working dilligently to get our upstairs bathroom remodel all finished. It's coming along, but it's been a S-L-O-W process. Once we're finished with that (probably 2 more weekends), then we're going to concentrate on getting the nursery up and running, and the rest of the house up to the state safety standards so that we can have our home visit for foster care.

Once we get our homestudy revised to show our new house, we'll be on the list. We've decided to foster newborn babies (one at a time of course...LOL) with the hope to adopt at some point. I'm sure I've told the story here of our friends who've adopted 3 of the 5 newborns they've fostered. That's fairly good odds. Don't get me wrong. We're going into this fully prepared to give the babies back to their bio families, because that's always the main goal in foster care. But we're pretty certain that this is the way we're eventually going to get our child. We think that this is what's meant to be.

I've still not completely gotten over the grief/letting go of TTC my own child. And Jen was ready to step in and take over in TTC. But we've just decided that it's not financially wise for us to keep sinking money into something that may never happen. We want to actually be able to afford to raise a child. And we were having to use credit cards in order to afford it. We don't want to keep going that route.

Thanks for all of your support over time, and I will stop in here to check on everyone from time to time.
Baby Dust to everyone!!! Hopefully we'll see some BFP's SOON!!!!

-Christal


ETA...Evidently I didn't read back far enough!!! DznyLvr....CONGRATS!! What a beautiful baby girl!!