TTC thread take 2

[cherbear]

Most of my friends know, but found out through quiet conversations. As most everyone knows I believe that people learn not only from their own experiences but through others as well. You never know when what you say may allow a light to go off in someone elses mind to beg the same question from their dr or insurance agency.

As for this part of our journey the circle has gotten smaller. We have desided to hold this information close right now since sometime igorance breeds fear. I'm also nervous about one set of my SIL & BIL knowing. They had a very rough summer with their relationship and things got ugly. I can honestly say that I saw a side of my BIL I don't ever want to deal with again. I believe if he had this information he could be cruel. My SIL is a nice woman but has her own issues, that's a whole nother thread! My other SIL knows but she is a secret keeper and I trust her implicetly.

Hope everyone is well!
xo
E

so did you tell your parents yet?

 

[cherbear]

Gulianna and Bill have infertility in there show. It is not as informational but it is enough. They have done an IUI cycle, IVF cycle which ended with a m/c. She just did a second cycle and had OHSS. I stopped watching so I am not sure where they are with it. I know she had them frozen because she was not ready for the transfer because of the OHSS.

I wish there were more stories like that. But I wish they would have more information as well.

the problem with their show, is, while they do show that it's not always "wham, bam, thank you ma'am"....they are still too relaxed about it! Like when Guilianna said to Bill "I think we should talk about having a kid again". Um, yeah and she was focused on trying to get her 16 year old niece to be a model before that--and no break-downs at the photoshoot when the guy said something like she could be "her daughter". ??? I would have bawled!!

And c'mon...it's gotta be torture for her talking about all the celebrity babies & "bumps" on E! But she makes no mention of that (maybe she'd get in trouble )

It's like, they just don't show quite enough reality for me. They almost sugar-coat the process. They don't act like it affects them in other areas of their lives....and I don't know how that'd be possible, kwim?

Anyway...am I whining now?

 

[villain luvr]

the problem with their show, is, while they do show that it's not always "wham, bam, thank you ma'am"....they are still too relaxed about it! Like when Guilianna said to Bill "I think we should talk about having a kid again". Um, yeah and she was focused on trying to get her 16 year old niece to be a model before that--and no break-downs at the photoshoot when the guy said something like she could be "her daughter". ??? I would have bawled!!

And c'mon...it's gotta be torture for her talking about all the celebrity babies & "bumps" on E! But she makes no mention of that (maybe she'd get in trouble )

It's like, they just don't show quite enough reality for me. They almost sugar-coat the process. They don't act like it affects them in other areas of their lives....and I don't know how that'd be possible, kwim?

Anyway...am I whining now?

I agree. I think they should show more and give more information. But they are the only ones who are really coming out about it. I wish more would. I think more people should know and it should be talked about a lot more then it is now.

 

[villain luvr]

Is anyone cycling right now?

 

[cc1013]

the problem with their show, is, while they do show that it's not always "wham, bam, thank you ma'am"....they are still too relaxed about it! Like when Guilianna said to Bill "I think we should talk about having a kid again". Um, yeah and she was focused on trying to get her 16 year old niece to be a model before that--and no break-downs at the photoshoot when the guy said something like she could be "her daughter". ??? I would have bawled!!

And c'mon...it's gotta be torture for her talking about all the celebrity babies & "bumps" on E! But she makes no mention of that (maybe she'd get in trouble )

It's like, they just don't show quite enough reality for me. They almost sugar-coat the process. They don't act like it affects them in other areas of their lives....and I don't know how that'd be possible, kwim?

Anyway...am I whining now?

I completely agree! When I saw Guiliana and Bill on The View a while back, they were much more somber and emotional. You could see the heartache that they were going through after the m/c and it seemed much more real. The reality show is a bit too 'made for TV' for me, but I do appreciate that they are discussing the topic, albeit on a pretty high level.

 

[cherbear]

Is anyone cycling right now?

unfortunately, no We can't get pregnant without treatment and we've been waiting since September to save up money. If only money grew on trees...

I completely agree! When I saw Guiliana and Bill on The View a while back, they were much more somber and emotional. You could see the heartache that they were going through after the m/c and it seemed much more real. The reality show is a bit too 'made for TV' for me, but I do appreciate that they are discussing the topic, albeit on a pretty high level.

I'm glad I'm not the only one with these thoughts. Hmm I wish I'd see that! I'm sure that it really does effect them just like the rest of us, but they don't show a lot of that on their show. Every time she goes back to work and seems to be JUST FINE, I yell at the TV..."take some time off, why/how the heck aren't you crying your eyes out right now?!"

 

[cc1013]

Is anyone cycling right now?

I will take my last clomid dose tonight and then go in for an u/s on Friday. We will hopefully complete and IUI a few days after that. Then it's just the long 2ww.........

 

[villain luvr]

I hate the 2ww. GL on your cycle!

 

[esbrick]

so did you tell your parents yet?

Oops sorry! Totally! They were very supportive! Their only question was "Is she Irish?"

The important thing that we learned was that that although the eggs are not "mine" they become mine. This poor child (please God!) is going to have not only Mike and the donor genes but mine get meshed in as well! That's where it gets scientific and since I am not the science guru I can't explain it. There's a great word for it but I'm not sure what it is.

Another thing I learned is that we are all born with our "own" blood. Saying "Blood is thicker then water." actually is a misnomer for all intents and purposes. Yes we transfer stuff but that is through genes not blood. I thought that was really interesting to be honest.

And that is my science lesson for today

 

[esbrick]

I will take my last clomid dose tonight and then go in for an u/s on Friday. We will hopefully complete and IUI a few days after that. Then it's just the long 2ww.........

We'll be thinkin of ya!

 

[ckret01]

I keep telling my husband that instead of all the TV shows glorifying people with kids (Kate + 8, Duggars, Teen Mom, whatever), there should be a reality show about infertility. I guess it wouldn't be as interesting but I really do think a lot of people are really ignorant about it.

I've thought the same exact thing

 

[D&DDisney]

Oops sorry! Totally! They were very supportive! Their only question was "Is she Irish?"

The important thing that we learned was that that although the eggs are not "mine" they become mine. This poor child (please God!) is going to have not only Mike and the donor genes but mine get meshed in as well! That's where it gets scientific and since I am not the science guru I can't explain it. There's a great word for it but I'm not sure what it is.

Another thing I learned is that we are all born with our "own" blood. Saying "Blood is thicker then water." actually is a misnomer for all intents and purposes. Yes we transfer stuff but that is through genes not blood. I thought that was really interesting to be honest.

And that is my science lesson for today

Well put E! You're right. Speaking as the mother of an adopted child, I can tell you that blood lines (gene lines) mean nothing in the grand scheme of things. Children are not our possessions.

 

[esbrick]

Well put E! You're right. Speaking as the mother of an adopted child, I can tell you that blood lines (gene lines) mean nothing in the grand scheme of things. Children are not our possessions.

I really believe it's all about heart. I truely love my Meg. She may not be the child I gave birth to but in my heart and mind she is my child and no one can tell me different!

 

[villain luvr]

Good morning ladies! How is everyone?

 

[ead79]

Hello ladies! I've been away for a while, but I wanted to post an update.

But first, congratulations too all you ladies that just got BFP's! I can't believe how it happened all at once!

We're in a little bit of a holding pattern right now. We pretty much took December "off" so to speak, but now we're moving forward. I did have a period in December, but it's still very irregular.

DH went today for his SA--I apologized over and over for the potential humiliation, but he said he didn't mind at all and not to be sorry.

If his SA comes back OK, my OB will then prescribe Provera to start my period up and Clomid to try to help us out. The plan is to try up to 3 months of Clomid alone to see if that does the trick. If not, then we could do Clomid and IUIs.

So we'll see what the results of DH's SA are next week some time and go from there.

 

[villain luvr]

Hello!

I will be thinking good thoughts for his SA results. When my DH had to do his he did it at home and then I drove to the office and dropped it off. I kept it in my arm pit. He felt embarassed by it. I wishh he knew what I have to go through

I am glad you have a plan and good luck!

 

[Falltime]

Good morning ladies! How is everyone?

This 2WW is going so sloooooow. I go in for b/w on the 7th. The vajayjay progesterone suppositories that I am taking each night haven't caused any side effects yet... so that's good!

 

[villain luvr]

That is good you are not having problems with the progesterone. I hope you get your BFP. Are you going to POAS before your b/w?

 

[esbrick]

This 2WW is going so sloooooow. I go in for b/w on the 7th. The vajayjay progesterone suppositories that I am taking each night haven't caused any side effects yet... so that's good!

ooo I know! Your b00bs may start to feel something soon. My butt has nice painful knots in it right now. You are supposed to rub the site after the injection to help dispurse the meds. Well when i did that this am i notice that I have 2 hard knots now. ive done all the rubbing i can but at this point it doesnt make a difference i think.

I checked in with the MTB forum today. Mostly, and I know she will smile when she sees this, to wish Allison (Skuttle) good luck as she is being indused on Friday, tomorrow, and to introduce myself. I think it is still a little early to hang yet ya know? Ill just lurk for a while.

 

[cherbear]

ooo I know! Your b00bs may start to feel something soon. My butt has nice painful knots in it right now. You are supposed to rub the site after the injection to help dispurse the meds. Well when i did that this am i notice that I have 2 hard knots now. ive done all the rubbing i can but at this point it doesnt make a difference i think.

I checked in with the MTB forum today. Mostly, and I know she will smile when she sees this, to wish Allison (Skuttle) good luck as she is being indused on Friday, tomorrow, and to introduce myself. I think it is still a little early to hang yet ya know? Ill just lurk for a while.

best wishes for an easygoing induction and delivery for Allison!