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[Rainshiny]

Wow! Luv the name, book! Made me tear up!
Awesome scan Moni!

Hope everyone gets thru the nausea (I'm jealous

FX Kfs and wish and galv and spud! FX for lots of good follies Terri! I bet we'll be seeing more bfps in the group in the next few weeks!!

Next step is another visit with
the SW to talk about our feelings (lol), then she writes the report, we put together our story and pictures in a portfolio for the birth mothers, then we wait! Although we plan to also network thru everyone we know and maybe advertise on national adoption websites to hopefully reduce the wait time.

In other news, my dear wife just got a substantial raise! After so many struggles this year, it's amazing to have some good news!! This gives us more options. We already have so many ideas. We could advertise ourselves more for adoption, etc. it crossed my mind I could try donated embryos again, but not sure I'd want to, but so good to feel like we have that option. **sigh of relief** let's keep the good news coming!!

 

[Fezzle]

Hi all!

Yes, I've been mostly offline- we're all moved into our house now, but didn't have internet for almost 3 weeks! And now this week is our first week of classes starting back for the new academic year, so work has been busy. OH and I have spent most of our free time on weekends and evenings doing things around the house, but also OH's father is still in the hospital with terminal cancer, so he's been going up there when he can too. So it's all be quite crazy!

Other than the upcoming specialist appointment, and getting my actual blood test numbers, I'm also encouraged by the fact that last cycle I finally had my first positive OPK (with the ClearBlue digi), and AF showed up 2 weeks later, so it seems like things are starting to work. I didn't get my peak OPK until CD24 though, and spotted every day from 4dpo until AF came, so clearly there's something still off, but hopefully that's what the specialist can try to fix.

Rainshiny- congrats on your wife's raise!

Nikki- from what I've read, I think the AMH is a better predictor of the eggs than the FSH, and since your AMH is good, that's a good sign!

Galvan- good luck with the testing

Spud- I always 'drink till it's pink' during the TWW! I'd be much more bitter and stressed about TTC if I deprived myself for what has been 14 months of no reason not to drink. But I'm not a massive drinker nowadays, so it really is usually just a glass or two occasionally.

 

[terripeachy]

Rainshiny-Woohoo on your DW's raise! Aren't they so great! Even though you are working with a social worker, are you allowed to advertise on other sites? I didn't know you could do that, but yeah, do whatever you have to do to get a little one home. Are you interested in sibling pairs?

Fezzle-Still, so sorry to hear about your FIL, but you two are doing the right thing, and yes, you sure do sound busy. I hope the visit tomorrow with the specialist is a success.

My nurse asked me to check on my meds to make sure I have enough. If I stick with what I'm doing, I have 8 days of medicine, which is plenty (as far as I'm concerned). If they increase them, I may run out. But..I'm not going to call the nurse and ask what the likelihood of increasing them is because she's going to say 'we just don't know until we do the scan.' So, I'll see what happens after my bloodwork and u/s tomorrow.

In fun news, I was able to get tickets to the first two Orioles playoff games. I feel guilty though because my bestie is in the lottery and she can't even TRY to get tix until Saturday morning. It was tough getting two seats together, so I may sell her one of my sets if she wants them. I want her to experience the Orioles Magic. hee hee.

 

[KBrain3377]

Hi everyone -so just stopping by for a quick update. We has the 7 week u/s today, my hubs went with me and we saw the little gummy bear. The heartbeat looked good, (I think it was 165, but I could be wrong??), and also my doc pointed to what she said was most likely a vanishing twin - a 2nd gestational sack that never developed.... strange! Anyway, to be honest I was so happy it was NOT twins, I seriously could not imagine having 3 kids, we'll have our hands full with 2, but it was still a little.... I dunno, creepy? Now we can tell my parents, and we'll wait to tell everyone else at 11 weeks, when we get the genetic testing done. This time around my doc will combine my 10 and 12 week visits for the sake of efficiency, and she'll do the NT scan and the genetic testing at same time.
Hope everyone is having a good day!

 

[Nikki1979]

Rainyshiny - congrats on the raise

Kbrain - congrats on seeing the heartbeat. You must be soo relieved now.

It seems like the due dates are in pairs ( Taurus and Bookworm) (Moni and Kbrain). Waiting for the next pair of bfps.

I want to give each of you girls a big hug. There are days when I feel down and want to give up but when I come here and talk to you guys, it gives me the strength to keep going.
Thank you very much

 

[terripeachy]

Morning Nikki! Awww..we love ya! I hope today is a good one for you.
You're right about the pairs..who is going to be next?

I just had to change my avatar picture to one from earlier in the month when we were at the baseball stadium. My peanut head is small, and I tried to get my hubs to wear some Orioles gear, so I put my small hat on his head. That's why it's up so high. HA!!HA!! That hat is a kids large, I think. As you can see, no one was in the stadium the day we went. We sat through a 2 hour rain delay and then ended up leaving early because it was a weeknight. Fun times!

 

[somedayisnow]

I'm a few days behind so I'm going to have to play catch up.

Rainshiny, I'm so happy the home visit went well. Your baby is coming.

Taurus, I can't even imagine what it's like to hear your baby's heartbeat. I'm up just thinking about it. Happy tears. Only happy tears.

Book, I've always loved the name Amelia. Congrats on your baby girl.

Wish, have fun on vacation. I've never been to Newfoundland but Canada is always fun.

Terri, I've never met you in person but I agree with your doctor. You are really fun. No doubt about that! Oh and you and your OH are damn good looking couple. Shine on, baby!

Spud, don't feel guilty about one (or two) glass of wine. I'm jonesing for a mojito like nobody's business.

Nikki, my FSH is normal but my AMH is in the crapper. I think your numbers look darn good. Besides, my attitude is that those numbers are just guidelines and aren't the end all be all for one's chances of getting pregnant.

Fezzle, good luck at the specialist. Hopefully, you'll find the answers you're looking for.

Kbrain, I'm tearing up again. I love hearing about the heartbeat.

Moni, another heartbeat. I swear all these heartbeats have me a mess. I must be pms-ing.

Galvan, I have my fingers crossed for you. Good luck testing.

Kfs1, I'm been meaning to tell you how cute your doggy is. Such a sweet face. I have cats but I have an appreciation for dogs too.

I know I'm missing someone(s) so please accept my apologies.

afm, heading into surgery tomorrow to finally remove my cyst. About damn time. This ish is annoying. I'll talk to you ladies later once I wake up from la la land.

 

[terripeachy]

Thanks someday!
It's finally cyst removal day! Woohoo. For sure you can have a mojito when you get home, right? I know you have GOT to be ready to start moving on the ttc train again. Yeah! Hope all goes well and definitely check back in when you can.

 

[Rainshiny]

Someday, so glad the day is finally here for your surgery!

Nikki- you have excellent numbers! You can also take plenty of b6, omega 3s, and d vitamins, eat lots of greens, lean protein, etc., and there's a whole world of other possibly unproven supplements, if you want to go there. I improved my diet and I felt better even tho it didn't work ( my numbers were not good).

Kbrain- so great you heard a heartbeat!!! I think the van twin thing happens a lot but we didn't used to do so many early scans so no one knew.

 

[KBrain3377]

Nikki -

Just wanted to say that your numbers look great - and sooooo much better than mine! My specialist puts all his stock in the AMH numbers and didn't even bother testing my FSH, but my AMH was a dismal 0.4! That's almost at a level they call "Very low fertility/undetectable" . I of course freaked out - at 36 he was basically saying that I was on the verge of menopause??? But thanks to Femara and progesterone, I'm on baby #2 - the point being that even the specialists don't know everything, and those numbers are just guidelines (and not very good ones, at that). Your AMH numbers look great, so take comfort in that, and know that your baby will come. Till then, keep trying and keep the faith, I really believe in the power of positive thinking and hope you do too.

 

[Doxie]

Hi ladies!!! I am out of town this week and very far behind.
I had cd3 bloodwork done last week. Got the call yesterday that everything looked within normal ranges. They were supposed to test 3 this but that's all I know. I am to call back when I get a +OPK so they can schedule me for a progesterone test.

The bad news....had a semen analysis done on DH and he's way low. Next step is to get in with a urologist who specializes in male fertility. I'm out of town this week so will set that up when I get home. Also have to coordinate with DHs upcoming schedule.

Also, once I got up here in the NE, my temps skyrocketed!!! Like crazy! Have a look.

I had to go to my parents which was way stressful. I am hoping that and environmental changes are the culprit.

Hope you are all doing well and hanging in there!

 

[moni77]

Yay Kbrain for the heartbeat - it is amazing right!!

Doxie - my hubs numbers are low as well - IUIs and IVF help with that.

Rain - congrats to wifey on the raise!! SOunds like you are moving right through the process - FXed time goes quickly for you!!

Goodluck with the surgery someday - now you'll be back on track!!

Hi Nikki!! and everyone else!!

 

[GalvanBaby]

Last night I decided to test if my temp was above 97.8. Well, I used 2 thermometers to compare them. One said 97.30 and the other said 97.85, so I didn't test because I averaged them out. LOL Still no AF. Even though I know temps don't count in the middle of the day, I still checked it earlier just for the hell of it. It was 98.2 with the one and 98.1 with the other.

I am wondering is maybe my spotting CD15-18 was AF even though it was really just spotting and I only had like 2 days of no AF. I am so freaking confused right now. If it was AF, I would be CD15 then, and more than likely pass O. I am so freaking confused right now, I need to test to see what it says, that might help me. LOL

 

[terripeachy]

Galvan-Yeah, just test. hee hee. And start temping for a few days and see what it says.

Doxie-My temperature is always wonky when I travel. No matter what I do, or where I go, it still ends up being weird. Sorry to hear about your DH's numbers, but at least you're getting everything checked. Moni is right about IUI/IVF. My hubs has pretty low numbers too. Thanks for checking in.

Hi to everyone else!

 

[somedayisnow]

Hello ladies and gents?

I survived. Today is day one post op and I'm feeling better than expected, although my stomach muscles are screaming that they're mad as hell and won't take it anymore. They're on strike. The doctor made five incisions, including one through my belly button, and removed the dermoid as well as part of the ovary. He also removed a fibroid on my left side. I'm so happy it's finally over. I swear the anticipation and the unknown were worse than the actual procedure. Now my job is to rest, sleep and eat for the next 3 weeks before I go back to work. Thanks for all of your well wishes!

 

[GalvanBaby]

Glad it went well, Someday! I will eventually have to have mine removed. I am dreading it!

I tested lat night and it was a BFN. This morning I woke up to AF. Of course! LOL Oh well, I think we will NTNP this cycle and for the rest of the year. Then, start back TTC in January and do IVF next Spring.

 

[Nikki1979]

Galvan - sorry that the witch got you. Its good that you have a backup plan. If I don't get BFP by Feb next year, I will be doing IVF around that time too so it will be the start of fall for me and spring for you guys.

Someday - glad that your procedure went well. Now its time to rest up and take good care of yourself. I hope your recovery is super quick.

Doxie - good news on your day 3 results. Sorry to hear about your DHs SA. Hoping its an easy fix for him and you get your BFP soon.

Terri - Love your new pic.

AFM - on CD 15 and should be ovulating in the next day or two. I am breaking out like a hormonal teenager which is annoying me. DS came to me and said " Mommy look at your pimple..it looks like 2 or 3 joined together and turned into a massive one"

 

[terripeachy]

Nikki-Oh no! Sorry to hear about your skin breakouts. And the fact that your DS noticed them probably doesn't make you feel sexy. hee hee.

Galvan-Sorry the witch got you today. She is terrible. I like your plan though. NTNP worked for you last time, so it may be your thing.

Someday-So glad your surgery was easier than you thought. Three weeks recovery is a long time. I hope you have some books and movies to read/watch. Hope you get to go back to work sooner if you want to.

AFM-I had another u/s this morning and I have about 13 follies ranging in size from 10-14. So...I'll go again on Tuesday.

 

[GalvanBaby]

I am not even going to think about it anymore. We are fixing to move back to GA. OH got a job there that will sponsor him, so off we go!

I think I will be leaving in 2-3 weeks, as soon as I get things in order here. He will be leaving as soon as his visa gets here.

 

[somedayisnow]

Nikki, kids say the darnedest things, don't they? Sorry about the breakouts.

terri, 13 follicles is good, right? What size do they need to be in order for you to proceed?

Galvan, did your doctor give you a timeframe as to when you need to have the surgery? Is it okay to wait until after you have a baby?

afm, The witch came today or maybe it showed up yesterday. Honestly, I'm not 100% sure it is the witch. A post op nurse is supposed to check in on me today so I guess I'll ask him/her.

I'm signed out of work for 3 weeks but I don't think I'll need all that time. I could probably go back sometime next week but unless I get bored, I'm taking the full 3 weeks.