TTC thread take 2

[Kronk's girl]

I hope you find that open door really soon. So sorry

 

[MommaSnowwhite]

Esbrick - I am so sorry. I don't really know what words to use, but as I sit here with tears in my eyes I am heartbroken for you. I hope you can find the peace and answers you need in your faith.

Kronks - Sorry about AF - but I am glad you can try two months with out monitoring.




I'm back from our camping trip. It was fun to get away and see my family. We live far away from them and we don't get home as often as we would like. They wanted to give me a birthday party because they never get to celebrate the "big" ones with me so they threw me a 40th party on saturday - almost 6 months early. I was touched that they wanted to throw me a party. Too bad it a huge reminder that I am reaching the point that Dh and I have choose as a stop date for our TTC journey. So I sucked it and tried my best to enjoy the surprise and ended up hungover on Sunday I gave myself a pretty good reminder why I like to use moderation!

 

[Kennywife]

to all of you.

This fall, we will be deciding what to do about my fibroids and going on with ttc.

Oh, I was so surprised today. Hubby came home today with flowers for no reason and.......asked me to be his Mrs again! Yup, next June, we're going to have our vows renewed! Kewl! I've already been looking at dresses.

We're thinking of having a ceremony just the two of us on the beach or maybe Vegas. Then, comes our 2nd honeymoon!

Gabbie

 

[cherbear]

The Dr said that my test showed that I have low ovarian reserve. We can try IVF one more time but he does not believe due to the LOR that I will respond to medications. I have two options, doner egg and adoption per the dr. He believes that I can carry I just can't produce.

I also have a 3rd option and that is to go the homeopathic route which I will try. I figure I can meet with the man and see what he says about my test results and if he can help. If he can't then we will consider our other options.

I am an only child. I can't believe that there is such a slim to none chance that I won't be able to give my parent's a grandchild from me. I am lucky that I have Meghan. Maybe that is why I and God chose Mike to be my partner.

I don't know what we're going to do yet. I guess I'm still trying to process. When God closes a door he opens another one. OK God, I'm ready, please show me the other door when you get a chance. . .


xo
E

Eilis, I'll be praying for that door too.

I have a friend IRL who has absolutely zero eggs, and she and her husband have just decided to go the donor route. However, here apparently egg donor banks are illegal. Not sure if they could have brought one from out of state, but they decided to go with another friend of mine as a donor. I've never seen someone so optimistic. I just wanted to remind you that it's not the end.

Since I'm going through a similar issue (well, its DH not me) I certainly know the emotions that come with making that decision of whether you want to go with a donor, adopt, or what. But still hoping for a miracle for you. Feel free to message me any time.

 

[Kronk's girl]

Morning ladies,

I hope you are doing alright Esbrick. I know you have a lot to let sink in and I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

I am feeling a little bit grumpy this morning and I woke up to several "I'm pregnant" announcements in my email from friends. I am genuinely VERY happy for them and this is a first child for each. I guess it just gives you another kick in the pants and makes you think "what's wrong with me that I can't get pregnant?"

But on a happy note, we do get to go to Disneyland still ! I am very happy about that! We got cheaper flights, a cheaper hotel, and are cutting lots of corners in the budget- but it will be worth it. I need some Disney

Have fun with the vow renewal Kennywife.

 

[cherbear]

Morning ladies,

I hope you are doing alright Esbrick. I know you have a lot to let sink in and I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

I am feeling a little bit grumpy this morning and I woke up to several "I'm pregnant" announcements in my email from friends. I am genuinely VERY happy for them and this is a first child for each. I guess it just gives you another kick in the pants and makes you think "what's wrong with me that I can't get pregnant?"
But on a happy note, we do get to go to Disneyland still ! I am very happy about that! We got cheaper flights, a cheaper hotel, and are cutting lots of corners in the budget- but it will be worth it. I need some Disney

Have fun with the vow renewal Kennywife.

SEVERAL?? OMG I would just pass out.

At least it's the first child for them. I guess it's natural for it not to sting QUITE so much when a friend announces their first pregnancy as opposed to their 2nd or 3rd (or more) when you're trying so hard for your first

And yes, I know that feeling well. (the part I changed to red)

 

[cherbear]

oh I also meant to say, glad you get to go to Disneyland!!

And Gabbie, when is the renewal taking place? How many years is this for you?

 

[D&DDisney]

KG - So sorry about AF.

Esbrick - I am so sorry to hear the news. I hope you find that window soon!!

Gabbie - Congrats on the renewal!!

Well, we're finally getting back to some sense of "normal" here after the tornado. We've cleaned up and are just waiting on our crappy insurance carrier to come through. Gosh they are slow!!!! We've got a few broken windows, garage doors sucked in, holes in side of house and our kitchen has major water damage. We're trying our best to "live with it" but it really is hard. To top it all off this was supposed to be our "Good" week so I know this month is out. However I am thankful we are all okay and that our damage wasn't as bad as the flattened houses in our neighborhood. Could have been much worse.

 

[cherbear]

D, I'm glad y'all are safe. Sounds like the house didn't fare as well but I pray that some good comes out of it....everything happens for a reason, guess we'll find out why eventually right?

 

[D&DDisney]

D, I'm glad y'all are safe. Sounds like the house didn't fare as well but I pray that some good comes out of it....everything happens for a reason, guess we'll find out why eventually right?

Thanks Cher! I really am very curious as to the reason for this.

Will be thinking about you a lot with hurricane season starting up. Hope you are spared the bad ones this year.

 

[cherbear]

Will be thinking about you a lot with hurricane season starting up. Hope you are spared the bad ones this year.

thanks! We actually were spared the past THREE years, so I'm not looking forward to this season....

Also a lot of people have this theory. The winter before Katrina happened, we had a snowstorm. Just this past December, we had a record snowstorm...8 inches here in my town was the deepest. (the previous record for Louisiana was in the 1950's or 60's and was only about 4 inches I believe)

Now some theorists say that we are going to end up with at least one terrible storm this season.

I say, we've got enough to deal with right now, b/c of the oil spill. It's going to be terrible if we get a storm and all that oil ends up on our coasts!

Okay I'm off my soapbox now. Didn't mean to 'talk' that much

 

[D&DDisney]

thanks! We actually were spared the past THREE years, so I'm not looking forward to this season....

Also a lot of people have this theory. The winter before Katrina happened, we had a snowstorm. Just this past December, we had a record snowstorm...8 inches here in my town was the deepest. (the previous record for Louisiana was in the 1950's or 60's and was only about 4 inches I believe)

Now some theorists say that we are going to end up with at least one terrible storm this season.

I say, we've got enough to deal with right now, b/c of the oil spill. It's going to be terrible if we get a storm and all that oil ends up on our coasts!

Okay I'm off my soapbox now. Didn't mean to 'talk' that much

I think LA has had its share of catastrophies for the next 100 years!!!!
Whatever happens, just know we're here for you on weather too.

 

[esbrick]

Hi girls!

Thank you all for your thougts and prayers. I have been trying to keep it all together and put things into perspective. I have a list / timeline that I would like to follow but I don't think I'll try to concur that list until next week. I'm still wrapping my head around the whole thing. One thing I would like to ask the doc is that if I was his wife or child what would be his advice? I wound up speaking with my roomate from HIGHSCHOOL! I haven't spoken to her in almost 20 years but we found eachother recently on FB. Turns out she has something like what I have. Her FSH is to high for IVF and the alternative options that I was given were the same she was. CRAZY! She and I had a great heart to heart about everything the other day and we, of course after I spoke to Mike, both try the herbal route over the summer and share information and if there was no change that we would go the doner egg route in September. Taht is the plan as of now but of course i need to look at the finances of it all. This could be/ probably will be a very expensive excursion. Mike and I need to research alot of what is going to go into this but at least I have some sort of plan.

Gabbie ~ Vow renewal sounds fantastic! You will have a blast. If you do a planning journal I would love to read it!

Deb ~ Glad you are doing well and thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Once things settle down we do see things a bit more clearly. My cousin and her son are coming out next week. We may go to Lake Geneva for a Sat or Sun, maybe round the 17th/18th. I will give you a heads up to see if we can meet up at Champs or something?

Cher ~ I really hope that the storms stay away from LA this year and I agree ya'll have been pelted enough with the bad luck stick! Thanks for your kind words. I will keep your PM mail handy

KG ~ Ugg those emails suck. It's been a while since I've gotten one Thank God but they do suck. I do keep in mind that you never know how someone has gotten pg anymore. Doesn't mean I don't let out a big CRAP when I hear it and that I'm not thrilled to bits but still CRAPBALLS!!!!

MommaS ~ I had a wicked hangover yesterday am when I got up. I've already told my mom that I don't want any speeches bout drinking when i'm home. (My mom thinks that 2 beers is enough! Jeeze oh Pete's!)

I'm off to NY tomorrow and back next Monday so if I don't check in tomorrow I hope you all have a great weekend!

xo
E

 

[tinytreasures]

long time lurker coming out but I know you guys will get this over anyone else

back story
We started trying for a baby 16.5 yrs ago. Did 2 surgeries to clean out the stage 4 endometriosis
did 9 months on drugs, 4 rounds of IUI back in 1996 to 98
after the last one failed dh and I sat down on sunday and decided to adopt. On Tuesday I got a call out of the blue from my old boss that was now a social worker. She had a baby boy and couldn't find any one else to take him. Since I had a day care license we could foster him. It was only suppose to be 3months, if you look at my siggy Jason is now 12yrs old.
We have fostered 49 kids over the yrs and 5 have become our forever children, except we are still working on adopting one that I brought home from the hospital at birth. Our newest baby is due any day now. I can't wait to go pick it up at the hospital. Sad from the mom but happy for us, even if it is only here for a few months.

sharing part here
I had to go in for surgery yesterday
it went way better they we could hope for.
I have had a huge cyst for yrs but didn't want to be down with all the kids.
In May she said I HAVE to get it out since it was growing. Dr didn't think she could get it out without opening me up, so I told her "if" she couldn't and I had to be cut open she was just going to do the Hysterectomy. Dr got it out through my belly button so I only have 3 small cuts.
Bad news is she can't get the fibroid out till she does the Hysterectomy because of all the bleeding fibroid would do if she took it out alone. my fibroid is the size of a large lemon. She did a D&C also because my lining is 2.5 times thicker then it should be. Cyst was 3.5 inches long and 3inces wide.
I feel better today then I have in yrs (hope it stays this way and not just the pain pills.
I was so happy that I didn't have the hysterectomy I cried when they told me. Best part is I don't have to give up that tiny bit of hope that one day I may has a sticky baby
_________________
Kathleen
please support babies like Avy's

 

[Kronk's girl]

Tinytreasures- that is a wonderful story about all your happy adoptions, and that's amazing that 49 kids found a happy temporary home with you! I hope you continue to feel better from this surgery too, and I'll add you to my list of people to cross my fingers for , I hope you get that sticky baby someday too!

I think we have a LOT of lurkers on here because I looked at the views vs. posts and there is quite a difference!

My morning grumpiness has passed and I am ready to sew some more baby quilts and knit baby hats for these showers (I did this for my first friend that got pregnant, and now they all want them...good thing I have gotten pretty good at it!).

 

[tinytreasures]

I think we have a LOT of lurkers on here because I looked at the views vs. posts and there is quite a difference!

My morning grumpiness has passed and I am ready to sew some more baby quilts and knit baby hats for these showers (I did this for my first friend that got pregnant, and now they all want them...good thing I have gotten pretty good at it!).

I love to knit too
what kind of hats?
I am making a sweater for our youngest right now

 

[skuttle]

Oh, E, what tough news!! Definitely take your time to sort through everything. I'm an only child as well, which is part of the reason I want a sibling for DS so badly.

D&D, glad to hear you are doing well! Tornados are so scary to me!! As Cher mentioned, we do have hurricanes down here, but at least we have a lot of warning and the chance to get away before it hits!

TinyTreasures, what a great story you have! So many children have been so lucky to have you in their lives.

 

[Kennywife]

I'm an only too and Ken is the oldest of two. (He has a sis who is just the biggest sweetie).

You know E, I hadn't thought about it....but yeah, I think I'm going to do an online journal! It would be fun to show my progress to the big day. Oh, I've been married 4 years this year. It'll be 5 years next year and we'll be toghether 11 in total when we do the vow renewal.

Gabbie

 

[Kronk's girl]

I love to knit too
what kind of hats?
I am making a sweater for our youngest right now

A sweater- wow! I hope to learn sweaters and more complex patterns eventually. Right now I just make simple baby beanies and scarves (no scarves for babies though, haha). I really want to learn to crochet and everyone keeps telling me it's even easier than knitting. I bought a crochet book a while back, but so far I haven't gotten very good at that!

 

[D&DDisney]

tinytreasures - What a wonderful story. So glad the surgery turned out well. I know first hand how important it is to keep your fertility as long as you can (even if it is not working all that well ) We have been giving serious thought to foster-adopt and adopting again. We would like to do it domestic this time but are so affraid of the issues that might pop up.
I'd love to talk more about this with you.

Kronks - How nice are you!!! Still making baby stuff for others - how wonderful!!! I'd be crying my eyes out as I knit. on the grumpiness.

esbrick - keep us updated. I know good things will happen for you soon.

Skuttle - how are you feeling?