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[Sis4Us]

Well I got a temp jump this Am did go to bed until late cuz I was up painting
Will start my P later!!!

Smiles thanks I've always been good at bringing things together I just see it and go W it DH usually has his doubts at first then he says well u proved me wrong again it looks Great!!

U think he wouldnt doubt me by now !!!

Hope everyone has a great weekend I'm off to look for more furniture pieces!!

 

[Sis4Us]

Katie if u get that BFP Sunday it goes in the Feb thread right???

Yeah, I think so? I mean, my POAS "theory" has been to wait until I'm late...and I would've been late by a day or two Feb 1st. So, I think I'm legit!

Yay let's get those BFPs rolling!!!

 

[Sis4Us]

We R impatiently waiting for u to Test I added U 2/2 Katie

 

[oldermom1975]

Hey ladies - finally got a chance to pop over here and catch up. I am a trial attorney and have been on trial all month - got a verdict in my favor yesterday (defended an OB/gyn in the case of the "stolen uterus" from a 58yo lady - poor OBs are sued so much.)
AFM - I had a tiny bit of spotting yesterday morning (which I normally dont get) so assumed AF was here. Flash forward 30 hours and still nothing else. Guess I'll test again tomorrow morning. Appointment with the doc on Monday either way. Hopefully he'll have some answers about why this is happening...

FXed to the first Feb testers!!!

Stolen uterus?!? What?!?
Awesome job on getting the verdict!

Ok ladies I made the GROUP it's in the TTC Groups
%% OLDIES But GOODIES %%!!!!

Not sure how to make a link???

It's for everyone from TTC to Baby talk so we can help each other thru it All

Once u join I can Put your name and your status so everyone knows who is TTC who is PG ETc!

Yay! Be there as soon as I can!

AFM I heard a strong healthy heart beat this week! And I have an ultrasound and blood work Feb 6th. It's the nuchal measurement, chromosomal testing appointment, so once that is done I will feel huge relief.

Yay!!

We R impatiently waiting for u to Test I added U 2/2 Katie

Naughty, naughty, KP, making us wait for you to test!!
Will be waiting for the update!!!


Oh, and welcome to the newbies!! May your stay be short and the friendships you make long!

 

[Sis4Us]

Yay Terri check out that temp jump I think we r both in the TWW!!!

 

[kholtmann]

I am scheduled to test on the 28th. Praying for good results!

 

[oldermom1975]

I am scheduled to test on the 28th. Praying for good results!

As are we, kholtmann! Welcome!

 

[moni77]

Yeah - quick synopsis but GRAPHIC so you might not want to read - at the age of 58, the plaintiff who had a complete vaginal prolapse (meaning uterus and bladder coming out of her vagina) and for 20 years had been using a pessary (a 5inch diameter donut that holds everything in place) finally decided to have the surgery to fix it - which included a hysterectomy. This surgery had been recommended for over 5 years. She signed a consent and then 2 years later sued the surgeon claiming she thought she was having a uterine lift not a hysterectomy - ie he stole her uterus. Again she was 58 and had gone thru menopause at the age of 44 after having 2 kids. Needless to say the meds had the consent, plus before any surgery, the nurses and anesthesiologist discussed the procedure with the patient, so I was able to prove that she did know what she was having. She was looking for $2 million. I felt pretty strongly about this one and was glad I won!

As for baby making update - Another negative this morning. Last cycle (with the cyst) the doc had me take the trigger anyways to push things along, and I didnt get AF until a month passed the trigger. I thought maybe it was just the cyst, but since it looks like that is happening again, perhaps it is a weird reaction to the trigger. I am going to post on the assisted conception blog and see if this has happened to anyone else - cant find anything on it.

 

[Sis4Us]

Welcome Kholtmann hope u get a Lucky Leap BFP!!!

Moni hope u get a Surprise BFP also!!

 

[Sis4Us]

About the stolen Uterus Wow ..... What did she think she was going to do w it anyway.... Some people so glad u WON that one!!!

 

[terripeachy]

Moni-Yeah, what did she plan on doing with it?! It seems that prior to menopause, you never know what might have happened, but she was already finished having kids, and listened to the doctors and supposedly UNDERSTOOD what was going on, so you won fair and square. 2 Million. The nerve of some people. Wow!

Welcome kholtmann.

Sis-yup..I was excited about that jump this morning too. Again, I had on wool socks, but I think it was time for my jump anyway. When hubs stays up late, I get cold in bed so I have to take things into my own hands when it comes to my warmth. hee hee.

 

[Fezzle]

Sis & terri- those jumps are looking great!

 

[Blueshoney]

Katiepotatie- OMG I am dying waiting for you to test!!!!

Moni-Wow that lady was batshit cray cray and looking for a payday! So glad your client won. I hope you went for attorneys fees!

Erose-So glad you can start anew with a new cycle. I think you should def take the progestrene as soon as you get a temp drop. I would want to make the most homey place for that little eggie to attach.

Sisforus-I'm jealous of your decorating skills. I was in my home for 5 years before I could be a decision on how to decorate the place!

AFM-I got my first positive OPK yesterday. I am annoyed with myself because I wanted to make sure we BD starting a 5 days before, but we missed one because I hurt myself while exercising. But at least we bd last night, and already once this morning. I hope we get another in tonight.

I also have an OBGYN appt on Monday. I have never had any of my bloodwork done. So I don't know where I stand fertility wise. I used one of those at home FSH testers and it tested normal so I hope I get good news!

 

[terripeachy]

I think we're all eager for Katie and moni to round out the month of January, and to start fresh in February!

Blues-Good call on going to the doctor and getting checked out. I was going to say that maybe you should do the post coital exam, but my doc said between days 10-12, so you might have missed the opportunity. I think your BD timing will be great especially since you got a + today. Yay!!

Fezzle-thanks! I'm always happier when I see that jump at the appropriate time. It reassures me that I have at least one more egg! hee hee.

 

[Sis4Us]

Well I didn't find anything for my Guest room today Boooo!! Couldn't really think straight as I've been so tired today and a Lil dizzy!!
Hope that trigger fades out so I don't feel PG when I'm not!!

Did find DH a New suitcase and shower Rods for the upstairs bathrooms so All was not a Loss!!

Hope everyone had a Great Sat and Can't wait to hear about the Test!!!

 

[L.Ann.V]

37 yrs old (38 in May) and currently on month 6 TTC.
I left my acupuncture apt crying last week. She's worked on my through 2 ovulation cycles and gave me the "you just need to relax" speech. She told me I'm too stressed out and thinking about it too much. I'm sorry, but when you're charting, temping, peeing on OPK sticks, etc., how am I (truly) not supposed to think about it?! She actually suggested I "get a puppy" to take my mind off things... I plan on continuing the acupuncture, just not with her

 

[L.Ann.V]

Put me down for February 21st. Sort of forgot that part in my earlier rant.

Had a consult apt this past week with my regular Ob/Gyn. She did nothing besides encourage me to call C.A.R.S. at UConn and make my apt with them. She didn't feel the need to run any tests if I was going to move onto a fertility specialist after cycle 6 anyway... so my consult apt with them is on 2/19.

 

[Esperanza1000]

Glad to hear the temps are jumping and timing is working well for you all.

I was using the ovulator app but I've added FF and its given me an interesting spin on my O day. I never quite knew how to work out exactly which day it is. My guess of CD15 is different to FF's, which thinks it was 16 or 17. Unfortunately I had a bad sleep the night of CD15, so my temp doesn't make sense. If I try putting in a lower temp, like I usually get, it tells me I O'd on 17 - last Thursday. But of it was a bit higher, it was 16. Sorry for the level of detail but you are the only people who may find this vaguely interesting LOL.

I had tense twinges on my lower right on Tuesday and Friday. I thought the ones on Tues were O pains, but if I O'd later in the week like FF thinks, maybe that was O on Friday. I've never felt O pains before so I don't really know what they feel like. If love to hear from anyone who does, how try feel, and where they are.

Probably just imagining symptoms!?! Impossible not too huh?

I haven't worked out how to put my chart link in here, stay tuned


Actually with all the talk about pineapple, I went and bought one today

I was wondering, I'm sure there's plenty all around the forums, but I'd love to hear the collective knowledge here about what to do at O week and during the TWW.

Is anyone following the pregnancy food restrictions dying the TWW? I've been trying to, no raw fish, soft cheese, alcohol etc. I figure it can't hurt.

My friend who's starting ivf was told to avoid cardio (that really gets the heart pumping) in O week.

If any of those with more experience or professional help hear anything else that could be of use to us all, I'd really appreciate it!

 

[oldermom1975]

Put me down for February 21st. Sort of forgot that part in my earlier rant.

Had a consult apt this past week with my regular Ob/Gyn. She did nothing besides encourage me to call C.A.R.S. at UConn and make my apt with them. She didn't feel the need to run any tests if I was going to move onto a fertility specialist after cycle 6 anyway... so my consult apt with them is on 2/19.

Sorry you had to hear those dreaded "relax" sentiments- it seems everyone has said that at one point or another, not realizing the full implications of what they are saying to the other person. For example, my MIL said to me when they were visiting that I should "Just relax and let the miracle happen." I know it came from a place of love, and she was trying to help. But at this point, if I "relax", I will not have another child. And I would regret forever not trying as hard as I can right now to have another. God worked a miracle in my life to give me the one child I do have, but I cannot sit on my hands and expect everything to be done for me.
So, LAnnV, many of us understand here how you feel defeated, empty, and sad when someone says something like that. Just know that you are the one who decides how hard you will try, it is your choice. So keep the focus on your fertility if you want to, be as positive as you can, and we are all here for you.
I hope you let us know how the appt with the specialist goes!

Probably just imagining symptoms!?! Impossible not too huh?

I haven't worked out how to put my chart link in here, stay tuned


Actually with all the talk about pineapple, I went and bought one today

I was wondering, I'm sure there's plenty all around the forums, but I'd love to hear the collective knowledge here about what to do at O week and during the TWW.

Is anyone following the pregnancy food restrictions dying the TWW? I've been trying to, no raw fish, soft cheese, alcohol etc. I figure it can't hurt.

My friend who's starting ivf was told to avoid cardio (that really gets the heart pumping) in O week.

If any of those with more experience or professional help hear anything else that could be of use to us all, I'd really appreciate it!

I haven't done the food restrictions in the TWW because there isn't anything on that list that I do a lot of anyway, so sorry I can't help you there. My RE told me when I did IVF to avoid cardio during the latter part of the stimming because my ovaries were growing larger with the increased follicle numbers, and I could tork my ovary (ouch!!). Apparently, that is very dangerous for the woman involved, and can result in the loss of your ovary or worse. But with regular cycles for most women it probably isn't an issue.
I guess my bland advice would be to BD as much as possible, take note of your CM, and watch for a temp jump to indicate that ovulation has occurred. My DH and I use PreSeed, because we usually have scant CM.

 

[Esperanza1000]

Sorry to hear about the "relax" comment LAnnV. I hear you! It's kind of impossible to not think about something when it's so important to your life, and as you say, you are doing so much toward it so its always on your mind! DH made a comment the other week that I was obsessing about it, using apps etc. that's partly why I've joined here, because its hard for others to grasp that it's not obsessing, it's actually necessary. I know if we get to the 6 month mark, the doctors are going to ask, do you know when you ovulate? And I will be able to say with total confidence, yes, here check out my chart. That info will be priceless. Hang in there!

Like you said, oldermom, if we just relaxed and left it to fate, it would be very easy to miss the key dates, and be BDing away for nothing (ok, for fun only!). The fact is that if you temp and do the kits you make your chances that much higher s

It really annoys me when people can just dismiss you like that. You're doing the right thing by finding another acupuncturist!

Thanks for passing on that info. I like a lot of the stuff on the Los and I have some bad junk cravings which I am now saving for when AF comes. That's good to know about the exercise. I'm in New Zealand, and all the doctors I've seen here (general practice, fertility and OB) recommend only BDing every second day. They said the sperm quality is less if you doing it everyday. I guess the advice probably varies around the world and medicine is always evolving.