TTC thread take 2

[cherbear]

FIRST, congratulations on the twins!!! How exciting!!!!

Don't get too stressed out, that's not good for you or the pregnancy.

I think your plan sounds very reasonable, I know you hate putting the parents of your daycare in a bind but you need to do what's best for you and your family. I'm not a twin mom, but do know that you are in my thoughts and prayers! Sending you a big internet hug!!

yes a HUGE CONGRATS Skip2myLou!!!

I totally agree with meelkes, stress is bad, and I think it's good you are getting ahead of the game with your plans. Yes, it will be a bit difficult, but it sounds like the best plan for you and the living quarters are only temporary. Let us know what you ultimately decide to do

 

[exwdwcm]

Skip2mylou- CONGRATS!!! How exciting on the twins. Sending lots of prayers, pixie dust and good thoughts for a happy, healthy and comfortable pregnancy for you and those precious little ones. I think telling your families to start looking for other care is the best (and most responsible) thing to do. That is so good of you to think of them and try not to put them in a bind. Plus, hopefully that will allow you to get the rest you need without feeling bad about putting them in a tough situation. I think living with your mom for a bit isn't a bad idea. If you are put on bed rest, having some other help available would not be a bad thing, even after the babies come. It's not like it would be permanent. anyhow- thinking great thoughts for you!!!!!!!!!! now go rest!

Vickie- i had horrible bloating too- but it wasn't just follistim, it seemed any stims just did that to me. It was miserably painful and yuck. I felt like I would burst! I was producing a lot of follicles and that is why. so i think it is pretty normal. but if you ever get concerned, definitely call the nurse- can't hurt to ask if you are worried.

 

[Skip2MyLou]

Thanks everyone!

We are doing a little better. The bleeding has slowed and only slight spotting now. I have been trying to lay around & do nothing. It has certainly been a stressful week. I've been having nausea all day, every day. While it is annoying, it certainly makes me feel a little more confident that these little ones are staying put. I never thought I would feel thankful to feel sick

We decided to go ahead with our plan. The families (excluding one) took the news well & they all said they understood. I feel very lucky to have these people in our lives...they really do care about us.

Except for one, ugh...the stress these people have put me through has been awful. I have always bent over backwards to accommodate everyone I worked with but I should have went with my 1st insticts that this couple would not fit in our group.

I ended up terminating them Wednesday morning because of how much stress they had me in.

This has been one of the best weeks for me on a personal level...but professionally, it was one of the worst. I am so glad its FRIDAY!

Our ultrasound is Monday afternoon. Hoping to see these littles ones staying put & staying strong.

How is everyone else doing? Anyone have any news in their TTC journey?????

 

[SgtClaymore]

I'm a newb and just was reading thru! Hello everyone!

 

[DisneyElite4]

NEVERENOUGHWDW - I remember you telling us in the fall. I am so sorry for your loss. This is the biggest thing I am struggling with right now. After trying so long to get pregnant, I am now terrified of losing my pregnancy. Hitting each milestone helps, but I have read so many stories of this happening and it scares the poop out of me!

Did they ever figure out why your little one was lost?

 

[DisneyElite4]

We had our 7 week ultrasound yesterday and everything is still looking good! Baby was measuring right at 7 weeks and had a hb of 146 - it was pretty awesome!

Skip2MyLou - I know what you mean about pregnancy symptoms making you feel thankful after infertility. Strangely enough, I have had very, very few. I have had little to no nausea. The only constant symptom I have had has been cramping. My RE keeps telling me this is just as normal as having all the symptoms in the book, and that not having symptoms doesn't mean anything negative for the pregnancy. He keeps telling me to be glad I feel so great!

 

[Vickie1016]

Vickie- i had horrible bloating too- but it wasn't just follistim, it seemed any stims just did that to me. It was miserably painful and yuck. I felt like I would burst! I was producing a lot of follicles and that is why. so i think it is pretty normal. but if you ever get concerned, definitely call the nurse- can't hurt to ask if you are worried.

Thanks for the info. I felt horrible, even went to my regualr doctor for EKG as I thought I might be having heart problems (as it runs in my family). I felt the same way about wanting to burst, just stick me with a fork so the gas would escape. It was a rough couple of days, but us women are strong . I just try to stay positive & think happy thoughts.

 

[Vickie1016]

Thanks everyone!

We are doing a little better. The bleeding has slowed and only slight spotting now. I have been trying to lay around & do nothing. It has certainly been a stressful week. I've been having nausea all day, every day. While it is annoying, it certainly makes me feel a little more confident that these little ones are staying put. I never thought I would feel thankful to feel sick

We decided to go ahead with our plan. The families (excluding one) took the news well & they all said they understood. I feel very lucky to have these people in our lives...they really do care about us.

Except for one, ugh...the stress these people have put me through has been awful. I have always bent over backwards to accommodate everyone I worked with but I should have went with my 1st insticts that this couple would not fit in our group.

I ended up terminating them Wednesday morning because of how much stress they had me in.

This has been one of the best weeks for me on a personal level...but professionally, it was one of the worst. I am so glad its FRIDAY!

Our ultrasound is Monday afternoon. Hoping to see these littles ones staying put & staying strong.

How is everyone else doing? Anyone have any news in their TTC journey?????

Happy to hear that you are doing better, good luck with your ultrasound on Monday. Don't let one family from your group stress you out, there will always be one in the bunch & you cannot please everyone.

 

[Vickie1016]

So today I join the TWW club, had my first (and praying last) IUI this morning. It's gonna be a long two weeks. Thanks everyone for your support over the past couple of weeks, it really helped

 

[Vickie1016]

We had our 7 week ultrasound yesterday and everything is still looking good! Baby was measuring right at 7 weeks and had a hb of 146 - it was pretty awesome!

Great news with your ultrasound!!

I understand what you are saying about not having any sysptoms. You are pregnant but don't feel pregnant as you are feeling good. When I was pregnant with my daughter, I had no symptoms at all - only had cravings towards the end.

 

[cherbear]

We had our 7 week ultrasound yesterday and everything is still looking good! Baby was measuring right at 7 weeks and had a hb of 146 - it was pretty awesome!

Skip2MyLou - I know what you mean about pregnancy symptoms making you feel thankful after infertility. Strangely enough, I have had very, very few. I have had little to no nausea. The only constant symptom I have had has been cramping. My RE keeps telling me this is just as normal as having all the symptoms in the book, and that not having symptoms doesn't mean anything negative for the pregnancy. He keeps telling me to be glad I feel so great!

awesome news!!

I think we all get that thankfulness, I would literally be hovering over the toilet tossing my cookies, and smiling right through it.

I had some slight cramping early on as well. The nausea actually didn't hit me until closer to 8 weeks...before that I was just very hungry! Hopefully it won't hit you but just a fair warning yes for now, be happy you feel good!

 

[mrsklamc]

Saw this a couple days ago and the first thing I thought was that I needed to share it with all of you....I've just been SO EXAUSTED this week.

http://ilikepolaroids.blogspot.com/2012/01/be-gentle.html

 

[Skip2MyLou]

Saw this a couple days ago and the first thing I thought was that I needed to share it with all of you....I've just been SO EXAUSTED this week.

http://ilikepolaroids.blogspot.com/2012/01/be-gentle.html

Thank you for posting this. Beautifully written.

 

[cherbear]

that was the truest thing ever written. Thanks for sharing.

 

[WDWBride04/19/2010]

Okay. Now I'm really mad/sad. Snooki from the Jersey Shore is pregnant and I'm not. How is that fair?


Still no AF by the way...

That's exactly how I felt when I found out. I actually wanted to call my gyn., but then morning came and I wanted to wait until we've literally been trying for a year again.

 

[mrsklamc]

Saw my endo a couple of days ago and she said to make sure my DH was tested before we went much farther. She had a patient whose husband REFUSED, & even went as far as she underwent a surgery, and it turned out to be him all along! I assume everyone's been there already but just wanted to throw it out there just in case.

 

[exwdwcm]

Sorry went MIA! My uncle passed away and while we were in Houston for his funeral after a 5 hour drive, we get word my Grandpa fell and was unconscious. Grandpa died a week later. I left my Uncle's funeral (missed it) to turn around and drive back to Dallas same day with my mom so we could be with Grandpa. We sat with him all week until he passed, never regaining consciousness. He was 91. My Uncle was terminally ill (pancreatic cancer). What a couple of weeks.

So finally back to life. I thought about this thread and all you great ladies last night and how I needed to check in and see how everyone is. Always thinking of you guys and praying for everyone!!!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Hi All,
Wanted to see how everyone is doing and if there is and good news.

mrsklamc, every word was so true

 

[Kennywife]

Hey ladies....guess who's back!!!!

Hello to the new members...hope your stay is short, not that we wanna get rid of ya of course. lol.

Hubs and I are doing better. We still have problems, but at least we are talking. We are seeing a counselor intermittently and going out more together.

I took a break from TTC. I needed to. I have talked to my RE and the tube problem is not life threatening or anything. I can still get pregnant even with it. I may eventually do it, but the side effects spook me and then there's my insurance.

So Im taking Vitex/DIM PRO. It makes me feel so much better. AF is on her way, I can feel it.

My plans this year is to lose more weight, try to get my cycles more regulated, and then go with Kenny this fall to WDW/cruise. Who knows? Maybe i'll still happen.

Oh and Im officially 35. As of April 6. Got depressed about it for a while, but Id rather be an older mother who is more established than a young pup. Plus, I get better with age!

 

[Rienchen]

I have taken the next step and went to an info event at a local clinic. At first I thought about going abroad as it is so much cheaper but my cycles are a bit irregular and the clinic abroad does not give any medication as it is run by midwives. So I'm going to be looking at spending twice as much for one go of D-IUI.(but obviously the outcome will be more than worth it)
The clinic I have decided on is the most popular in London for single and gay women and they don't have a waiting list for donor sperm as they have their own sperm bank.

I signed up for an initial consultation for the week after I get back from WDW and then a (required) councelling session the week after that. I think AF is due to start around that time and I kinda was hoping to start TTC on the cycle but it may be too late as I may not be allowed to start after I've seen the councellor.
It just would have been perfect timing because I'll be off work for a few days so wouldn't need to take any time time off for scans and the actual day of the IUI.

Without knowing my ovarian reserve and AMH levels I have decided to go for a medicated or at least monitored cycle, will see what the consultant decides is best for me of course

I will be 30 this year and that has always been a benchmark date for me and 6 years ago I told my mum I would make her a grandmother by the time I'm 30 so let's hope it works out.