New TTC Thread

[D&DDisney]

Yes babies are everywhere I agree. It doesn't make me to sad though because unless I know their story your not sure of how that baby came to be ya know? Um then of course we all have that friend that gets pregnant when their husband looks at them!

Well, I can safely be jealous because these particular preggos I know well and have had absolutely NO TROUBLE conceiving.

I'm with you on the beer. Except...make mine a wine instead.

A WHOLE BOTTLE.

Was walking the kids home from school yesterday and happen to notice
2 "Its a Girl" signs on front lawns. Even in my own neighborhood. It's like I'm being teased or something.

 

[skuttle]

Lol! I do think they mock us!! I try to remind myself that I don't know what they went through to get pregnant, but it's hard to not be bitter.

Had iui this morning. Traffic was awful and I was getting so nervous that I wouldn't make it to the lab within an hour! I just made it! After wash we had 46 million ( more than last time) and 45.5% motile. Normal is 50% so not too far off. It was weird having it done by my dr in her office and not in the hospital by the oncall dr. Hopefully my dr will be good luck!

I will start the progesterone tommorrow night again.

 

[D&DDisney]

The 3rd time is a charm Skuttle!
Now go lay down and relax. Think positive thoughts!

 

[si-am]

So another one of my co-workers announced she's pregnant today. This is her second in two years and of course she is about eight years younger than me! I was okay with the announcement. What I was NOT okay with was that of course the whole lunch conversation revolved around it, and then afterwards someone said it is my turn and when am I going to have kids....

And I totally lost it! Managed to get out "I can't" before bursting into tears. Of course this made the person who said it feel really bad, and I was absolutely mortified at crying. I think it was because I've never used the words "I can't" before and the thought of it freaked me out. Whether it's the truth or not, I don't really know, but after two and a half years and still no true diagnosis of why it's not happening, it sure feels impossible.

Anyway, now I'm super embarrassed, but I also can't shake the sadness, either. Happy Friday! The bad thing is that people who haven't had troubles conceiving just don't really understand so they probably think I'm some kind of crazy freak.

Oh well.

(Allison, I hope this is your month!)

 

[D&DDisney]

So another one of my co-workers announced she's pregnant today. This is her second in two years and of course she is about eight years younger than me! I was okay with the announcement. What I was NOT okay with was that of course the whole lunch conversation revolved around it, and then afterwards someone said it is my turn and when am I going to have kids....

And I totally lost it! Managed to get out "I can't" before bursting into tears. Of course this made the person who said it feel really bad, and I was absolutely mortified at crying. I think it was because I've never used the words "I can't" before and the thought of it freaked me out. Whether it's the truth or not, I don't really know, but after two and a half years and still no true diagnosis of why it's not happening, it sure feels impossible.

Anyway, now I'm super embarrassed, but I also can't shake the sadness, either. Happy Friday! The bad thing is that people who haven't had troubles conceiving just don't really understand so they probably think I'm some kind of crazy freak.

Oh well.

(Allison, I hope this is your month!)

 

[esbrick]

Well, I can safely be jealous because these particular preggos I know well and have had absolutely NO TROUBLE conceiving.

I'm with you on the beer. Except...make mine a wine instead.

A WHOLE BOTTLE.

Was walking the kids home from school yesterday and happen to notice
2 "Its a Girl" signs on front lawns. Even in my own neighborhood. It's like I'm being teased or something.

TGIF! Time to hit the bottle! I'll cheers you all this evening when I start with my first.

And I totally lost it! Managed to get out "I can't" before bursting into tears. Of course this made the person who said it feel really bad, and I was absolutely mortified at crying. I think it was because I've never used the words "I can't" before and the thought of it freaked me out.
(Allison, I hope this is your month!)

si-am ~ I was the same way when I had to call the Dr. the first time to make an appointment. When I actually said the words out loud on why I was calling the flood gates opened. It definately took me by surprise and I agree about the not saying it outloud before.

Allison ~ Fingers crossed for you! I agree with D&DDisney, Positive thoughts!!

Have a lovely weekend my friends

 

[DMickey28]

Allison - I will say prayers and send pixie dust that this is your month. I think that the 36 hours was a great plan.

 

[skuttle]

Oh Si-am I'm so sorry. However, now that you got it out, it may be a relief because now they know and maybe they won't bug you about it anymore. I agree with esbrick also. I can type about IF all I want, but the minute I actually say the words out loud, I start to cry.

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. I'm really hoping this is our month! Trying to think positive thoughts!! This IUI was very easy. Last month I had a bit more cramping during the procedure. This time, I hardly felt a thing.

 

[KiKi Mouse]

Si-am

don't feel bad for getting emotional. TTC is VERY emotional and very difficult and it makes us hypersensitive. I've ha those moments too where the left hook comes out of nowhere and *bam* the tears are flowing.

Skuttle
Here's for a quick TWW with happy results!! Your numbers are excellent



As for the baby signs on the front lawns...you can always use them for target practice for the beer bottles...LOL

 

[mrsklamc]

Hi...I've lurked a bit but I guess it's time for me to officially 'join the club.'

I never thought I would have this problem (no one does, right?) My mom and my sister got pregnant at the drop of a hat. So I figured once I went off birth control, that would be it. Stopped in May, went to the doctor this week....They think PCOS. I've had and ultrasound and doing blood tests on Monday to be certain.

They ALSO found nodules on my thyroid, but my thyroid levels are what they call normal, so they don't think the thyroid is related to my not ovulating. I find this to be a bit too coincidental- that both these issues showed up at the same time...Anyone have any thoughts?

 

[D&DDisney]

Hi...I've lurked a bit but I guess it's time for me to officially 'join the club.'

I never thought I would have this problem (no one does, right?) My mom and my sister got pregnant at the drop of a hat. So I figured once I went off birth control, that would be it. Stopped in May, went to the doctor this week....They think PCOS. I've had and ultrasound and doing blood tests on Monday to be certain.

They ALSO found nodules on my thyroid, but my thyroid levels are what they call normal, so they don't think the thyroid is related to my not ovulating. I find this to be a bit too coincidental- that both these issues showed up at the same time...Anyone have any thoughts?

Welcome mrsklamc! Glad to have ya aboard. Not sure about the thyroid & PCOS things. Don't know much about it. I do know that finding the reason for infertility can be very complicated sometimes. Not always what the docs think. You just never know. I hope they can pin point yours more easily.

Kiki - I like the idea of using the signs for target practice.

 

[mrsklamc]

Thanks for the warm welcome. When my Dr. called Friday, she said NOT to get online and start google-ing things. So my DH did it for me. He said that it seems many women try for years without being diagnosed with PCOS so if that is what I have, he said he is glad for us to know right away so I can start being treated.

 

[si-am]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone! I haven't really gotten emotional over TTC/IF for a while, but for every now and then it just comes pouring out! Guess it's just constantly bubbling under the surface, even if I don't realize it.

mrsklamc: My Dr. said I have PCOS based on what she saw during my sonohystagram. However, I am ovulating every month and none of my bloodwork really supports that diagnosis. I've always had my doubts. For me, I think this is why I really need to see an RE just because they might run more comprehensive tests. Good luck!

 

[skuttle]

mrsklamc: Welcome to the TTC thread! Hope your stay is a short one!! I Google EVERYTHING!! I drive DH nuts. I google the meds I'm given, the procedures being done, symptoms for each and every day post O/IUI, treatment options...you name it, I Google it! LOL! I really do think I drive myself crazy unnecessarily, but I just can't help it!

 

[mrsklamc]

They offered me clomid before the ultrasound pointed to PCOS, but said I might want to wait a few months as my body may just be adjusting to going off the pill, and my sis had twins with no drugs involved.
I go back in tomorrow for a blood test to try and confirm PCOS; If they are still offering Clomid I think I am going to go ahead and take it as I've since read the increased risk of twins is only 10%.
She was talking about metformin if it's PCOS though and I don't know if they will give me both or start with the metformin and then try clomid later on.
I'm 'only' 25 pounds or so overweight, I never realized it could impact my fertility so much.

ETA: I know Skuttle, it's like trying not to think about pink elephants right?

 

[mrsklamc]

Well, when it rains it pours I guess. My sister called tonight. She wanted 3 kids but the third turned out to be twins. She is pregnant again. So she's on #5 and we can't have just one....

Just ironic how in the SAME WEEKEND I'm dealing with this possible PCOS diagnoses, she makes that phone call. argh.

 

[D&DDisney]

Well, when it rains it pours I guess. My sister called tonight. She wanted 3 kids but the third turned out to be twins. She is pregnant again. So she's on #5 and we can't have just one....

Just ironic how in the SAME WEEKEND I'm dealing with this possible PCOS diagnoses, she makes that phone call. argh.

Oh mrsklamc, . I've been there before. It is always the day or week you are dealing w/ infertility or when things are darkest that someone calls or tells you they are pregnant. Usually quite by accident. Ugh!!!! That so stinks!!!!! Why the heck do these people get so many children and others so few or none???? So unfair!!!!!

 

[skuttle]

Did y'all hear about the lady that did IVF and the WRONG embryo was implanted?

Check it out HERE

I can't even imagine!

 

[WDWAurora]

Did y'all hear about the lady that did IVF and the WRONG embryo was implanted?

Check it out HERE

I can't even imagine!

Just read that a few hours ago. Something else to make me paranoid!! Although they did show me a little petri-dish on a tv while the embryologist was still in the lab that had my name on the bottom, I guess indicating that they were grown in there, and therefore mine. Still. Paranoia has been my middle name for the past few weeks. The other day the punk kid next door and his buddy were sitting on the transformer box between our houses when I pulled into the garage. I wouldn't get out of the car, even after I shut the garage. I made DH come out and rescue me. I'm pathetic.

 

[KiKi Mouse]

Did y'all hear about the lady that did IVF and the WRONG embryo was implanted?

Check it out HERE

I can't even imagine!

Wow. How horrible for everybody involved. I am curious how the error was discovered or did I miss that in the article.