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[Rainshiny]

Wow kbrain- you are a brain! Nice sleuthing through the crazy fertility web.

FX for you Kfs!

Someday- glad you have an appointment with a doc you like. That must be a huge relief. One step forward.

Bookworm- I hope you feel right fast! I'm sure the weekend will help.

Terri- spying your chart- not bad a'tall! Like it. You get the patience award.

Galv- more big hugs to you. You'll get through this bumpy part just fine and find some options that work for you. I feel you on the financing thing!

Hi mommy, Taurus, everyone else!

Me, I'm sending lots of baby dust and good luck vibes, with a small selfish motive that the karma will help me get through some bumpy waters all around at the moment. Too much going on! Other than chilling, we are going to continue putting our profile together this weekend.

 

[somedayisnow]

Bookwrmgal - You can't feel it but I'm throwing fistfuls of luck and positivity your way.

Terri- I love the nickname, "the bros". Wednesday is going to be here before you know it.

Galvan, You're having your surgery in September, too? We can recuperate together.

Rain, I love that you're adopting. You're going to be such a great mom. Have fun putting your profile together and let your personalities shine thru!

 

[Taurus8484]

Hi ladies. ....on my phone so will miss someone sorry.

Hi kfs, galvan, nikki and anyone I missed.

Peachy - do you or have you felt anything????? Hats off to you girl.....I definitely would have peed on a stick by now.

Book - spotting is scary when pregnant but not uncommon. Like peachy said its really hard to find heart beat this early. I have never used one because I think it would cause more worry than anything if I couldn't find the heartbeat. But if you do have a uti I would go get it checked asap, before your sept appointment as uti in pregnancy can be dangerous. Not trying to alarm you but they aren't good.

Rain - good luck with your profile. .....hugs

Afm - vomited this morning. Feel like shit last few days. Nausea kicking my arse now.

 

[Taurus8484]

Hi someday and kbrain.

 

[terripeachy]

Hi Taurus-sorry you're feeling so bad. We've missed you!

I'm in a defeatist mood lately. My temps are not looking the greatest even though I know I can't really rely on them anyway as they have only looked good maybe three times since we've been trying, so I'm just not going to waste even those cheap ICs. I haven't felt a thing so I'm pissed about that especially this late into the game. My girlfriend's 40th party is tonight and I want to drink, but that small what if is in the back of my mind, but if I'm not then I'll be mad that I didn't go on and have a glass of wine. I'm really thinking about what's next. Not sure I want to try again, but I do want to try again. Hubs is also on my nerves and I think I'm just over this cycle. Just an early morning rambling from the east coast. *sigh*

 

[kfs1]

Kbrain - thanks again for the info. Makes total sense. My DH has motility issues so I'm fine with giving them more of a fighting chance by bypassing the cervix. I forgot to mention that she also said "They went in really easy." after the IUI? What the heck does that mean? I wouldn't think it would be difficult...?

Book - ugh. So sorry that you're spotting. I'm sure it's nothing but I know that doesn't make you feel better. Hope you can see the doctor soon.

Taurus - sorry that you're feeling so sick.

Someday - I'm sorry - remind me what surgery you're getting again?

Rainshiny - so great that you're getting your profile together

Galvan - so happy that you're almost able to get surgery so you can heal and move forward.

Terri - you know I love you - responded on the other thread. Be as cranky as you want - you deserve it!!! IVF is no joke.

Nothing to report here. Starting P today so I'm fully ready for falsely-inflated temps

 

[terripeachy]

kfs1-Thanks.

Someday has that huge 23cm cyst to get removed. I forgot too, and she had to tell me again, so I'll just tell you and save her the typing. hee hee.

Rain-I skipped over your bumpy waters part. I hope things start looking up for you and the rest of the weekend is smooth sailing. Ooh, how appropriate! Have fun.

 

[Bookwrmgal]

Terri- have fun at the party tonight. Maybe it will be just the ticket to get you out of your doldrums, even without the wine (I miss wine)

Taurus- is it just ms or do you have the bug your guys had? I hope it eases up for you asap

Someday, Galvan- lots of fast healing dust on its way to you both

Rain - I hope the bumpiness is behind you, or close to it, and that putting your profile together is a fun distraction for you.

AFM- DH's PCP (same practice as mine) squeezed me in this morning. my urine test is inconclusive so he is sending it out to the lab for a culture and told me to drink cranberry juice and relax until Monday when the labs are in. He think it could be that little goober is resting on my bladder and I just have an irritation from peeing so much but it's hard to say because my pressure and twinges can be either UTI or pregnancy. Spotting is gone again. Being couch bound helped relax me.
I know the doppler is tricky this early. I mostly got it to ease my paranoia in between my monthly appointments during the 2nd tri.

 

[terripeachy]

The verdict is in and I got a BFN. My temperature was 98.0 this morning, so I kind of expected it. Last night at the party, I was just cramping, cramping. I think AF is trying to show up, but my meds aren't letting her so I will just feel crampy for the next couple days. I drank champagne for the toast, and a little bit of red and a little bit of white wine.

I'm going on a motorcycle ride in a few, so it'll be good to focus on something else other than my stupid body. I guess we'll just have to try this again and see what happens next time.

The party was really great. My best friend was so happy. Her husband had tshirts made with a caricature of her on them and it said "Oh Lordy..look who's forty!" That's really all she wanted but with the cost of dinner, she decided that shirts were too expensive, so she didn't get them, and he surprised her. The menu said 'happy birthday, BESTIE' on it, and on the back of the menu, it also had her picture. She was just crying and crying and felt very overwhelmed. There were 12 of us there and it was just really, really fun. You'd think we were all still in high school the way we act when we're together. Just laughing so loudly and joking with each other. Last night I thought 'It is really great to be an adult.' And so ends my journal entry.

 

[Rainshiny]

Thank you Taurus, Terry, Bookworm and Kfs and Someday for the encouragement! I felt like everything was falling to pieces on Friday for some reason--well I think mostly it was because DW and I were fighting. We made up Saturday, and I'm trucking along now I talked to my sister who's about to give birth, which was a little hard. But exciting too. Now gearing up for a day at the parents' house.

Book-so glad you're feeling better. Couches are like miracle furniture

Kfs/Terry-- Someday has like an 8cm cyst, not 23 cm! lol
Taurus-- maybe you hit a growth spurt! Sending lots of wellness vibes to your entire house!

kfs- stalking your chart again now

Terry-- There's still a tiny strand of hope yet...I'm waiting this one out Glad you're psyched to dig right in for round #2 if needed. That party sounds like so much fun! I wish I had a group of old friends. Mine are scattered around the country.

Aren't there some other cycles going on on the thread now? Any updates?

 

[Bookwrmgal]

Terri- I love your new photo! Sorry for the BFP but I'm still holding out hope for you. The party sounds lovely and I am envious of your group. Like Rain said, my friends are all scattered about. It makes me lonely at times but being an introvert, it's mostly manageable. Enjoy your ride today!

Rain- I'm glad you're feeling better. It's hard when you are bickering with your significant other. Enjoy your day with your family!

Taurus- hope you are feeling better

Galvan- hope the move is going ok.

Hi to everyone else and hope you're having a lovely weekend.

AFM- DH and I went on some errands yesterday, including Babies R Us. That was overwhelming but fun. But the spotting came back and heavier. I think it was from all of the walking.I came home and got right on the couch and haven't left except to go to bed. The gas pains have been fairly significant so I am wondering if my cramping is due to that. I am just a hot mess this weekend with the possible URI, spotting, and now this. This alien inside of me really doesn't want me to relax! But at least the nausea is gone.
We were supposed to go to dinner with DH's family for his Dad's birthday but it was rescheduled for today and I just didn't feel comfortable exerting myself today when I have to be in the car so much driving to work during the week. DH is being sweet by staying home with me and has done a great job taking care of me even though I can tell he is worried. So here I am watching a Doctor Who marathon with the dogs and ignoring the laundry

 

[terripeachy]

Rain-Oh! 8cm..hee hee. I don't know why I had 23 stuck in my head. Maybe that was something else..there are a lot of number floating around these boards...

Book-Thanks! Our picture was from my college alumni weekend in June. I thought it was a cute one too. hee hee. I hope you get some much needed rest today. Are you on your feet a lot at work? I hope you don't have to go on bed rest because of all this bleeding. I'm also really glad your DH is being such a gem.

I moved every three years until college, so these friends from last night are my 10-12 high school friends from near DC. They are the friends that I've kept in contact with the longest. Most went to U of MD, and they haven't left the area. I left for college, and then moved to Baltimore, but since my bestie still keeps up with them, I still keep up with them through her.

Hi to everyone else!

 

[Nikki1979]

Bookwrmgal- I love babies r us. My son like to go to Toys r us and whenever we are there, I always peek in the baby section. I am hoping, I get to shop in that section again. I hope the spotting eases up soon

Taurus - I hope you feel better soon. I know nausea is horrible but I see it as a sign that everything is progressing normally.

AFM- I am either on CD 4 or 5. AF started Thursday around 8pm so not sure whether to count that as CD1 or Friday. Bleeding has almost stopped so ready to start bedding from tomorrow night.
As the cycles go by, I am getting more and more disheartened wondering whether it will happen for me or not and really grateful that I have my DS.

Hello to everyone else :wave:

 

[Taurus8484]

Peachy – Sounds like the party was a blast. I’m so sorry about the BFN. I know we are names on here but there are people behind these names and I want so bad to give you a hug so I will give you a virtual one . We all live this journey with you and you aren’t alone, never forget that. Don’t give up, not yet, it will happen, sometimes things just take a little time. You give up now and I will be forced to fly half way around the world and talk some sense to too.....PS……nice profile pic……you’re a bit of a hottie and the hubby……well you did darn good there girl….

Kfs1 – in the 2ww….feel good about this cycle for you….

Book – when is your next appointment???? Relax and rest up……….let hubby do everything!!!!!

Rain – we all fight with our other halves……….half the fun is making up…..thinking of you

Nikki – it will happen…..stay positive……forgive I can’t remember, have you had any testing…….I think you have but can’t remember what it was

Hi someday

afm - nausea is still kicking my arse. blah.......still only thrown up once but come so close on many occasions. Here I was thought I got away with it. Have first ante natal appointment on Friday. Not much happens in this one, no scan or anything exciting. Then going away for the weekend. We have a holiday house on the beach about 2 hours drive away and since Spring has sprung here and the weather is awesome, making full advantage of it. Have no internet coverage though so will be out of touch for a few days.

 

[terripeachy]

Nikki-I hear you on the trying over and over and over, but you've been at it longer than me, so I certainly understand the frustration. It's really annoying!! You have to do what's in your heart though, and I'm sure sooner or later you'll figure it out.

 

[Nikki1979]

Taurus - I have had testing done. They have found 3 issues which may or may not be related. Firstly, my tsh was over 3. For some people, it causes miscarriages and infertility. They want it to be as close to 1 as possible. Strangely, the last 2 times I have conceived, it was when my TSH was below 2 so I am assuming, I am one of the sensitive ones. I am on thyroid medication and my TSH is 0.83 now.

Secondly, I have low protein c ( its an inherited disease) which can cause blood clots. I have seen a haematologist and he said it will only cause problems when the placenta takes over around 12/13 week mark and both my losses were early.

Thirdly, I have focal adenomyosis ( not formally diagnosed but ultrasound tech said to me it looks like I have it). It is when the middle layer of the uterus is slightly thicker and it makes the uterus spongy and harder for embryos to implant. I guess I should count myself lucky that its focal rather than diffuse. I suppose IVF would be tricky for me as I have a implantation problem rather than conception.

All I can is do is keep trying and hope for the best.

 

[Taurus8484]

Nikki - were you trying long with DS??

 

[Nikki1979]

No, got pregnant the first month we started trying.

 

[Taurus8484]

What about your partner??? He done a SA??

 

[Taurus8484]

This is a picture of me and hubby on our wedding day in November 2011.....so you can put a face to my name....