TTC thread take 2

[esbrick]

I copied this description from Fertilityplus:

Hmmm I had one of those and yes it definately sux but at least with that you know what's working! It's one of the first tests I had and while it was liveable again it suxed!

LOL I wish cleaning was my outlet!!

But ooh guess what?? Last night I finally did my P90x again (l hadn't since last Tuesday) and then afterwards DH and I did a lot of cleaning up. There's still a long way to go (dusting, mopping, and ORGANIZING, blech) BUT at least we can pretty much spend our Friday off this week doing something fun together.

I'm proud of myself as I didn't crack open a coke or dr pepper yesterday at all! First time in a while. I had G2 and water. And ate pretty healthy. Yeah!

YAHOO on the PX90! We still havent gotten into it due to my PTST, yep, that's what I'm calling it! I'm going to Mike's chiropractor's massage therapist this eveing and then again on Saturday to the salon. The Chiropractor lady is coverd by insurance! The salon, not so much, but the atmosphere is hopefully going to be nice and they were running a promo

I figure I can lose 9 pounds in the next 3 weeks if I do everything right. Then I will be in much better shape for my soon-to-come (hopefully) baby!


Word of caution dear lady. . . With the types of drugs that you will be/are taking more than likely you will gain weight. As my RE Nurse said to me it may be a good idea to buy a couple of sun dresses and pairs of shorts (they are on sale at Old Navey) one side up so you will be more comfortable. Also, if you can, keep in mind as annoying as the weight gain is it is all part of the process and the result will be what we all want for you please God!

thanks girl!!

And in response to your other post I hope you get that cleaning bug again soon, but not when Meg is there. hehe What grade is she going into?

There is an Art festival about 20 mins away from us that I think we're going to go to so that will be fun. She's going into 7th grade, God help me! I'm hoping this will be a good year at school! My goodness the summer has flown!

 

[cherbear]

yeah, Eilis, that's why I have so much weight on me right now! All those dang meds!! (and the stress eating, being lazy during BFN's sure didn't help)

I figure I need to get closer back to where I was at this time last year and then I will be at a much better starting point, ya know? Don't want to make the excuse that "oh I'll gain so much on the meds anyway"...so here I stand, getting myself ready as much as I can.

 

[esbrick]

yeah, Eilis, that's why I have so much weight on me right now! All those dang meds!! (and the stress eating, being lazy during BFN's sure didn't help)

I figure I need to get closer back to where I was at this time last year and then I will be at a much better starting point, ya know? Don't want to make the excuse that "oh I'll gain so much on the meds anyway"...so here I stand, getting myself ready as much as I can.

Cheering you on Sister!!!

 

[Kronk's girl]

Cheering you on Sister!!!

Ditto! Best of luck!

Well I think I am going to set up a doctors appointment for September just to talk to the doctor about if there is anything else he can tell me or any other tests or something that I need done.

I know he will probably just say that I should try the clomid again. But I don't think that is an answer...it seems more of a "we don't know, so here are some drugs, now go away."

I just really want to make sure there isn't something wrong with me that is getting missed. Is that weird? Will the doctors just write me off as a crazy lady? I just want to feel like I am being pro-active about it and I am not wasting time if that makes sense.

Well I hope everyone else is doing well...it's almost Friday, thank goodness!

 

[cherbear]

Ditto! Best of luck!

Well I think I am going to set up a doctors appointment for September just to talk to the doctor about if there is anything else he can tell me or any other tests or something that I need done.

I know he will probably just say that I should try the clomid again. But I don't think that is an answer...it seems more of a "we don't know, so here are some drugs, now go away."

I just really want to make sure there isn't something wrong with me that is getting missed. Is that weird? Will the doctors just write me off as a crazy lady? I just want to feel like I am being pro-active about it and I am not wasting time if that makes sense.

Well I hope everyone else is doing well...it's almost Friday, thank goodness!

have you only been to the one doctor?? If he/she writes you off again, I would go to another. Sometimes it can make a HUGE difference. I'm going to a different RE (in the same practice) for my IVF and she is just sooo different than the one I was seeing.

 

[Kennywife]

I heard from my dx today. Sugar level is up and I will have to have it re-tested.

Good news: hormone levels estrogen all normal!!!!! No pcos or anthing like that!!!! Oh yes!!!!!

Happy! Now, i just have to cut down on the sugar.

Gabbie

 

[cherbear]

I heard from my dx today. Sugar level is up and I will have to have it re-tested.

Good news: hormone levels estrogen all normal!!!!! No pcos or anthing like that!!!! Oh yes!!!!!

Happy! Now, i just have to cut down on the sugar.

Gabbie

Oh my gosh, this is great! So does this mean the fibroids are (or are getting) better?

ooh bad girl. LOL I can't say a thing, I LOVE sugar LOL

 

[Kennywife]

Not sure. I am going to have the ultrasound Tuesday and we'll see. My dx said so far, my body is doing what it should be doing though.

I'm going to pick up some good sugar free, lower carb (turns to sugar) options and start trying to watch how much I intake. Gotta do what you gotta do...

Gabbie

 

[esbrick]

have you only been to the one doctor?? If he/she writes you off again, I would go to another. Sometimes it can make a HUGE difference. I'm going to a different RE (in the same practice) for my IVF and she is just sooo different than the one I was seeing.

I 100% agree on this! You may want to even google some drs because sometimes people post reviews.

 

[esbrick]

Not sure. I am going to have the ultrasound Tuesday and we'll see. My dx said so far, my body is doing what it should be doing though.

I'm going to pick up some good sugar free, lower carb (turns to sugar) options and start trying to watch how much I intake. Gotta do what you gotta do...

Gabbie

There are some great sugar free options out there now! Try and watch out for sorbitol though because it messes with your stomach. They even have very good low sugar OJ. SF Ice pops are yum too. Let me know what you find

 

[esbrick]

So went to an event with my boss last night and wound up getting my picture taken with Graham Elliot and meeting Rick Bayless and his wife! OMG how cool! Both of them were very gracious especially GE! So cool!

 

[Kronk's girl]

Esbrik- very cool! Glad you had fun!

Kennywife- best of luck, it sounds like you are getting on the right track.

I am going to take your guys' advice and do a little research on some other doctors. I am going to make one more appointment with the one I have and go in with my husband so we can both ask questions.

I keep changing my mind on the whole "let's just relax and try to forget about it"- or "let's be really proactive and do lots of research", haha. Right now I am on #2. But I have stopped the ovulation kits and all that... need to just relax a little!

Hope everyone else is doing well. I am sending good thoughts out to you all everyday- especially Cherbear this month!

 

[Kennywife]

Mmmmmm....Diet Dr. Pepper. Didn't think I'd like it. Tastes a lot like regular Dr. Pepper! I'm saved! LOL! I can still have my Dr. Pepper!

Anna

 

[esbrick]

Mmmmmm....Diet Dr. Pepper. Didn't think I'd like it. Tastes a lot like regular Dr. Pepper! I'm saved! LOL! I can still have my Dr. Pepper!

Anna

ooooo yum! It is quite good!

 

[Kennywife]

Ok. Got some pics to work. Here's my Fernando:

And here's me. Note the red hair.

 

[tinytreasures]

Fernando is so cute
good luck to everyone on their dr appointments that are coming up.

sorry I have not been on
new baby is giving me a run for my money
He is going on my list as the third worst babies I have had now. I can't put him down at all and since I can't co-sleep it means I am not getting any sleep at all, because dh works overnights. He fusses every 15 mins around the clock you can set a watch by him
Thankfully grandma comes during the week so I can lay down for a few hours if the other kids don't have appointments

I am amazed and how easy AF was this month after my D&C. I only bled for 7 days which is a record for me, normal is 12-14.
The infection is almost cleared up now after 6 weeks
The most amazing thing is no pain I didn't know I was in that much pain till it was gone now I wonder how I lived like that for all those yrs

 

[D&DDisney]

Mmmmmm....Diet Dr. Pepper. Didn't think I'd like it. Tastes a lot like regular Dr. Pepper! I'm saved! LOL! I can still have my Dr. Pepper!

Anna

Oh I agree. I LOVE Dr. Pepper and converted over to Diet Dr. P a few years ago. I never used to like diet soda and now Diet DP is all I drink.

Thanks for posting the pics too.

Kronks - I bounce back and forth between your #1 and #2 also. I don't think I'll ever be able to complete forget about #1.

Tinytreasures - Really hope you can get some sleep soon.

 

[Kronk's girl]

Morning Ladies,

Tinytreasures- Wow, I hope you get a little sleep soon too. You must be so experienced with taking care of babies, that's great. Just curious- in order to be a foster parent, does one person sort of have to be a stay at home parent? I was just think about if my husband and I ever decided to do that in the future someday I guess one of us would have to not work because we are both 9-5 workers. I don't know if financially I'd be able to quit my job for kids that are coming and going. Well, I know I'd have to do a lot more research on that someday. It might be nice to do when we are older. I am sure you get such a great feeling from helping kids in need.

D&D- glad to know I am not the only one who bounces back and forth

I hope you all had a nice weekend. I know what Esbrick means now about being tired after having house guests. We had family here for just 5 days and even though we mostly just hung out around town- I'm exhausted!

 

[tinytreasures]

Kronk's girl foster care is the hardest job you will ever love
in my county you don't have to be a SAHM
our county pays for full time day care for foster parents. FYI you don't make much at all, I hate when people say we are in if for the money. Ever state has a different pay rate some as low as $14 a day up to $25 a day for a "normal" baby, you get more if there are a lot of problems with the child. I go into the hole with every child that comes

 

[Kennywife]

Well, wish me luck. Today, I have my ultrasound. So, I gotta start drinking water soon. (it's at 9 a.m.)

I'll be glad when it's over. Then, Kenny and I can enjoy the day.

Oh, my boss gave me the rest of the week off! (With pay...it'll be a smaller check, but hey, I'm not complainin'.) I've had troubles with seizures and this ttc thing....she understands, so she thought it would be good if I could relax for the week!

Gabbie