TTC thread take 2

[cherbear]

count me as one of the sick people. Allergies. I can't get the blood test for the RE now cause if I did, my sugar would be higher than a cat's back.

Good news though....hubby's sa test came in....all normal!!!!

Next week, Ken and I get new glasses. (Hopefully, I will feel better by then. My eyes are so watery) I'm getting the kewl retro plastic ones.

http://www.eyemartexpress.com/frames/view/000449452819/

or

http://www.eyemartexpress.com/frames/view/000316815490/

or

http://www.eyemartexpress.com/frames/view/000441899108/

Which one?

Gabbie

first one

 

[joanne312]

Hope everyone starts feeling better! Everyone at my work has been sick, but more of the stomach variety Glad that I have been able to avoid that one!

I'm nearing the end of this 2ww. I go in for my blood test on Thursday. Anxiety does not even begin to describe this awful terrible feeling that I know you all know all too well. Hopefully will bring me an early Christmas gift!

 

[tinytreasures]

Jenm good luck keep us updated

sorry everyone is sick we had it over thankgiving and everyone is feeling better now, expect for baby. He ended up with pneumonia so we are still dealing with his cough and on his 3rd abx

This weekend marks our 17th yr of ttc
We started trying as soon as we got married. I'm done, I am sick of the heartbreak every month. I am going to look into something to stop AF from coming I am sick and tired of bleeding all the time and will look into getting the plumbing yanked in the summer.
No tears for me, I love my life and wouldn't trade a min of it.
I hope I can still hang out here even thought my journey is over with.

We did have bad news on Thursday of last week. I took Avy in for her eye test and she is going blind. I knew she "could" go blind but not that she "would" go blind. The vision dr said he is so glad he signed her Make a Wish paperwork. He can't wait to hear all about her trip. Avy even talked to him and told him what she wanted to do. I think that is the first time she has ever talked to him.
After being kicked in the gut by the eye appointment, I got to my van and checked my phone. Baby Bears social worker called so I called her back. She told me his mom was died. She didn't know anymore details. Mom's facebook page is full that she ODed I am so sad for her and him. I don't know if he will have to leave us or if we get to keep him now. We just needed to make it till Jan 3 and we would have been able to adopt him but now everything is up in the air. The worker said they don't have plans to move him "right now" I can't image life without my baby bear. Hopefully they figure out what will happen soon.

 

[cherbear]

Jenm good luck keep us updated

sorry everyone is sick we had it over thankgiving and everyone is feeling better now, expect for baby. He ended up with pneumonia so we are still dealing with his cough and on his 3rd abx

This weekend marks our 17th yr of ttc
We started trying as soon as we got married. I'm done, I am sick of the heartbreak every month. I am going to look into something to stop AF from coming I am sick and tired of bleeding all the time and will look into getting the plumbing yanked in the summer.
No tears for me, I love my life and wouldn't trade a min of it.
I hope I can still hang out here even thought my journey is over with.

We did have bad news on Thursday of last week. I took Avy in for her eye test and she is going blind. I knew she "could" go blind but not that she "would" go blind. The vision dr said he is so glad he signed her Make a Wish paperwork. He can't wait to hear all about her trip. Avy even talked to him and told him what she wanted to do. I think that is the first time she has ever talked to him.
After being kicked in the gut by the eye appointment, I got to my van and checked my phone. Baby Bears social worker called so I called her back. She told me his mom was died. She didn't know anymore details. Mom's facebook page is full that she ODed I am so sad for her and him. I don't know if he will have to leave us or if we get to keep him now. We just needed to make it till Jan 3 and we would have been able to adopt him but now everything is up in the air. The worker said they don't have plans to move him "right now" I can't image life without my baby bear. Hopefully they figure out what will happen soon.

I'm so, SO sorry!!

Regardless of the years of TTC it sounds like you've had such joy from all these children who have come into your lives. Ups and downs I'm sure, but JOY all around.

Will they be able to make this trip happen SOON, so that she can see everything and take it all in?? Is there a way they can prevent this blindness?? Forgive me if I sound ignorant, I just don't understand what her condition is.

So with the baby, if the mother dies that doesn't mean you get to keep him?? How sad...I hope everything works out that you can keep that little darling.

 

[esbrick]

Jenm good luck keep us updated

sorry everyone is sick we had it over thankgiving and everyone is feeling better now, expect for baby. He ended up with pneumonia so we are still dealing with his cough and on his 3rd abx

This weekend marks our 17th yr of ttc
We started trying as soon as we got married. I'm done, I am sick of the heartbreak every month. I am going to look into something to stop AF from coming I am sick and tired of bleeding all the time and will look into getting the plumbing yanked in the summer.
No tears for me, I love my life and wouldn't trade a min of it.
I hope I can still hang out here even thought my journey is over with.

We did have bad news on Thursday of last week. I took Avy in for her eye test and she is going blind. I knew she "could" go blind but not that she "would" go blind. The vision dr said he is so glad he signed her Make a Wish paperwork. He can't wait to hear all about her trip. Avy even talked to him and told him what she wanted to do. I think that is the first time she has ever talked to him.
After being kicked in the gut by the eye appointment, I got to my van and checked my phone. Baby Bears social worker called so I called her back. She told me his mom was died. She didn't know anymore details. Mom's facebook page is full that she ODed I am so sad for her and him. I don't know if he will have to leave us or if we get to keep him now. We just needed to make it till Jan 3 and we would have been able to adopt him but now everything is up in the air. The worker said they don't have plans to move him "right now" I can't image life without my baby bear. Hopefully they figure out what will happen soon.

OMGoodness what a day you had!

I hope that you will continue to hang here Your advice and life outlook in general has been so beneficial to all of us. You have a heart the size of TX, common sence and most of all you are a friend.

I'm sorry to hear about AVY. Is it macular degeneration (SP?) of some sort? Did they give you some sort of time line? We will keep her in our prayers. As for Baby bear's momma God bless her. We will say a prayer for her as well. I hope that he can stay with you and maybe his momma can do something for him like work a miricle from heaven that she could not do for him on earth. I really hope she makes a great guardian angel for BB.

 

[esbrick]

Hope everyone starts feeling better! Everyone at my work has been sick, but more of the stomach variety Glad that I have been able to avoid that one!

I'm nearing the end of this 2ww. I go in for my blood test on Thursday. Anxiety does not even begin to describe this awful terrible feeling that I know you all know all too well. Hopefully will bring me an early Christmas gift!

I'm pretzeled for ya sister!

 

[esbrick]

How is everyone? It's cold here! Sheesh! Friday can't come fast enough. I think my mind is already in vacation mode

 

[MommaSnowwhite]

Tiny - what is going on with baby bear? I really hope you get to keep him.

I am so sick of being sick - I think it has turned into bronchitis or something. I have chest soreness and a cough - if it isn't better tomorrow I am going to go to the dr.

 

[joanne312]

I'm so annoyed right now! My friend, who knows everything that I'm currently going thru, just sent me a Christmas card. It is a freaking ultrasound picture!!!! Seriously that was the last thing I would have wanted to see today. My beta is tomorrow and I'm so on edge as it is and that just sent me over the top. UGH!
Can I just say (for the millionth time!!!)- THIS SUCKS!

 

[cc1013]

Hi all,

I'm a frequent reader of this board. I think I may have posted on the old thread one time last year just when my husband and I started TTC. At that time I thought I could be pg, but it ended up being gastro issues

So...here's my story....

DH and I are both 31 and have been TTC for about 15 months without success. We started with a RE last month and were able to go through all of the testing including an HSG. I have a history of endometriosis on my left side and thought that could be the issue. I had a laproscopic surgery back in 2002 to clean it up and was treated with Lupron and taking the pill continuously until I went off in April 2009 (before TTC). Luckily, the test results indicate that the endo hasn't spread and I have a few small spots on the left side (likely reminants from earlier). My right side and tubes are completely clear, so my doctor doesn't seem to think that's the issue. All of the bloodwork and my husband's tests also came back good.

So this month, my doc decided to proceed with Clomid (50mg) for 5 days followed by a trigger shot and IUI. I went in for an ultrasound on Monday (finished Clomid previous Friday night) and the doc was pleased to see 3 follicles on my right side measuring 22, 24 and 15. So they gave me the trigger then and we followed with IUI the following day (yesterday). DH's counts were great yesterday (60% higher than when he tested) and the doc was also pleased with those results.

So...here we are with the 2WW and I'm already going crazy (guessing that the hormones don't help emotionally). I know this is a long path and we may only be at the beginning.

Thanks for listening!

 

[MommaSnowwhite]

Sorry Joanne! That stinks.


Good luck cc1013!

 

[Kennywife]

Hi all,

I'm a frequent reader of this board. I think I may have posted on the old thread one time last year just when my husband and I started TTC. At that time I thought I could be pg, but it ended up being gastro issues

So...here's my story....

DH and I are both 31 and have been TTC for about 15 months without success. We started with a RE last month and were able to go through all of the testing including an HSG. I have a history of endometriosis on my left side and thought that could be the issue. I had a laproscopic surgery back in 2002 to clean it up and was treated with Lupron and taking the pill continuously until I went off in April 2009 (before TTC). Luckily, the test results indicate that the endo hasn't spread and I have a few small spots on the left side (likely reminants from earlier). My right side and tubes are completely clear, so my doctor doesn't seem to think that's the issue. All of the bloodwork and my husband's tests also came back good.

So this month, my doc decided to proceed with Clomid (50mg) for 5 days followed by a trigger shot and IUI. I went in for an ultrasound on Monday (finished Clomid previous Friday night) and the doc was pleased to see 3 follicles on my right side measuring 22, 24 and 15. So they gave me the trigger then and we followed with IUI the following day (yesterday). DH's counts were great yesterday (60% higher than when he tested) and the doc was also pleased with those results.

So...here we are with the 2WW and I'm already going crazy (guessing that the hormones don't help emotionally). I know this is a long path and we may only be at the beginning.

Thanks for listening!

Hi cc1013!!!!

Sounds like you've got a plan. I'm Anna and my hubby and I have been ttc off and on for close to a year. I have uterine fibroids and my dx has recomended a HSG for me. How was it? I've read it's.....not fun.

Good luck!

Anna

 

[MommaSnowwhite]

Gabbie - I didn't think the HSG was bad at all. It was uncomfortable, but no worse than some of the other stuff I have been through in the past year!

 

[tinytreasures]

Gabbie - I didn't think the HSG was bad at all. It was uncomfortable, but no worse than some of the other stuff I have been through in the past year!

it is not that bad
take some advil before you go
I have been able to drive myself home after all 3 of mine and it is a hour drive.

cc1013 I have my fingers and toes crossed

I have no idea what is going on with baby. They are trying to get paperwork filed before the new yr. The worker did say the other family doesn't have room for him but if they can they will move him to be with his siblings they will so I really am at a lost here

 

[esbrick]

I'm so annoyed right now! My friend, who knows everything that I'm currently going thru, just sent me a Christmas card. It is a freaking ultrasound picture!!!! Seriously that was the last thing I would have wanted to see today. My beta is tomorrow and I'm so on edge as it is and that just sent me over the top. UGH!
Can I just say (for the millionth time!!!)- THIS SUCKS!

Sorry sister! Thinking of you today. We're here for ya

 

[esbrick]

Hi all,

I'm a frequent reader of this board. I think I may have posted on the old thread one time last year just when my husband and I started TTC. At that time I thought I could be pg, but it ended up being gastro issues

So...here's my story....

DH and I are both 31 and have been TTC for about 15 months without success. We started with a RE last month and were able to go through all of the testing including an HSG. I have a history of endometriosis on my left side and thought that could be the issue. I had a laproscopic surgery back in 2002 to clean it up and was treated with Lupron and taking the pill continuously until I went off in April 2009 (before TTC). Luckily, the test results indicate that the endo hasn't spread and I have a few small spots on the left side (likely reminants from earlier). My right side and tubes are completely clear, so my doctor doesn't seem to think that's the issue. All of the bloodwork and my husband's tests also came back good.

So this month, my doc decided to proceed with Clomid (50mg) for 5 days followed by a trigger shot and IUI. I went in for an ultrasound on Monday (finished Clomid previous Friday night) and the doc was pleased to see 3 follicles on my right side measuring 22, 24 and 15. So they gave me the trigger then and we followed with IUI the following day (yesterday). DH's counts were great yesterday (60% higher than when he tested) and the doc was also pleased with those results.

So...here we are with the 2WW and I'm already going crazy (guessing that the hormones don't help emotionally). I know this is a long path and we may only be at the beginning.

Thanks for listening!

Best of luck CC1013!

 

[cherbear]

I'm so annoyed right now! My friend, who knows everything that I'm currently going thru, just sent me a Christmas card. It is a freaking ultrasound picture!!!! Seriously that was the last thing I would have wanted to see today. My beta is tomorrow and I'm so on edge as it is and that just sent me over the top. UGH!
Can I just say (for the millionth time!!!)- THIS SUCKS!

O M G! That would have me in an outrage too! Who sends u/s pictures on a christmas card??!!! SO SORRY you had to see that crap

But on another note...So um....your beta is today? Do you think this could be it?

 

[cherbear]

Hi all,

I'm a frequent reader of this board. I think I may have posted on the old thread one time last year just when my husband and I started TTC. At that time I thought I could be pg, but it ended up being gastro issues

So...here's my story....

DH and I are both 31 and have been TTC for about 15 months without success. We started with a RE last month and were able to go through all of the testing including an HSG. I have a history of endometriosis on my left side and thought that could be the issue. I had a laproscopic surgery back in 2002 to clean it up and was treated with Lupron and taking the pill continuously until I went off in April 2009 (before TTC). Luckily, the test results indicate that the endo hasn't spread and I have a few small spots on the left side (likely reminants from earlier). My right side and tubes are completely clear, so my doctor doesn't seem to think that's the issue. All of the bloodwork and my husband's tests also came back good.

So this month, my doc decided to proceed with Clomid (50mg) for 5 days followed by a trigger shot and IUI. I went in for an ultrasound on Monday (finished Clomid previous Friday night) and the doc was pleased to see 3 follicles on my right side measuring 22, 24 and 15. So they gave me the trigger then and we followed with IUI the following day (yesterday). DH's counts were great yesterday (60% higher than when he tested) and the doc was also pleased with those results.

So...here we are with the 2WW and I'm already going crazy (guessing that the hormones don't help emotionally). I know this is a long path and we may only be at the beginning.

Thanks for listening!

Welcome to the board!! This your first IUI?? Hope this worked!!! Good luck!!

 

[D&DDisney]

I'm so annoyed right now! My friend, who knows everything that I'm currently going thru, just sent me a Christmas card. It is a freaking ultrasound picture!!!! Seriously that was the last thing I would have wanted to see today. My beta is tomorrow and I'm so on edge as it is and that just sent me over the top. UGH!
Can I just say (for the millionth time!!!)- THIS SUCKS!

That is just RUDE!!!!!! Some people are just such idiots.
On another note, I really hope you get some good new today.

Hi all,

So...here we are with the 2WW and I'm already going crazy (guessing that the hormones don't help emotionally). I know this is a long path and we may only be at the beginning.

Thanks for listening!

Welcome! Hope you get some good news soon.

it is not that bad
take some advil before you go
I have been able to drive myself home after all 3 of mine and it is a hour drive.

cc1013 I have my fingers and toes crossed

I have no idea what is going on with baby. They are trying to get paperwork filed before the new yr. The worker did say the other family doesn't have room for him but if they can they will move him to be with his siblings they will so I really am at a lost here

This is another thing that annoys me - trying to reunite children w/ blood family trumps their overall security and sense of well being. That's just nuts!!! For all intensive purposes that child is a part of YOUR family. And coming from a mother of an adopted son, that child's mental health should come first. Yes, keep in touch w/ the blood family cuz the child needs to know that, but don't disrupt the attachment for "blood family" issues.
I really hope he gets to stay w/ you.

 

[cc1013]

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate your kind wishes and wish them all for you too!

This is our first IUI, so I know we're pretty early in terms of treatment.

I hope everyone gets some great news soon!