Disco Derail! - TTCAL/PAL Discussion and Support!

[heart tree]

god Hearty, when I read temping at both ends, I though you meant you'd been doing anally too

EEEEEEWWWWWWW!!!!!

 

[heart tree]

The top one is vaginal, the bottom one is oral. Ignore the dates. I used an old chart from July to enter my oral temps.

 

[NatoPMT]

wow. so the tail one is higher but exactly the damned same, but you can't hear the beeper going off with all the muffling

Dazed, sounds like your chances are still really good then - woo dilly woooo

 

[sugarlove]

fuck, I've been playing with my chart experimenting changing temps, and I've knocked the last 2 out and confused myself.

I know today's is right, as I've just checked my thermometer. Nato I know you checked my chart, I don't suppose you've got a photographic memory and can remember if yesterday's temp is right can you?

 

[NatoPMT]

weirdly, i can remember yes. thats not like me

today was 36.5 yesterday 36.6 and the day before 36.3, which is as you have the chart now.

i keep doing that, once i made my chart go dotted and couldnt remember what it was before and had to lie to get it back to full lines

 

[sugarlove]

thanks Nato. Just as well one of us is on the ball eh!

 

[heart tree]

Yeah, it's exactly the same. Which makes me realize, I can keep doing it orally. For me, oral is just as accurate. Interesting, isn't it?

I'm not sure that I should overlay any other charts with this one as it is the first one I've used Femara and progesterone suppositories.

 

[msarkozi]

I haven't caught up on anything, so I am not sure what is going on today, other then temping Hope all is well with everyone....I've been busy training my co-worker, so I haven't been able to get on as frequently.

I had to see the nurse today and looks like I am starting physio next week. I'm having hip and pelvic pain that can be linked to SPD. They won't know if it will affect labour or not until after the physiotherapist does his assesment, and they know what state my pelvis is in. I have to wear a stork belt as well, which he will be ordering for me. If the pain persists even with physio, I will have to stop working sooner then I originally planned (which I think will be fine with me ). So hoping physio works, as it is quite painful!

 

[sequeena]

Hello everyone, I'm popping by to see how you all are. I may be back on a more permament basis but I may leave it until after Christmas... I don't know yet. I've had a mad few weeks. Yesterday and Monday I was in Crown Court giving evidence against my abuser.

I've written about it here if you want to read, it may trigger if you've been through something similar? I've tried to not mention too many details.

https://www.babyandbump.com/ttc-journals/381544-sequeenas-quest-monkey-pirate-break-113.html#post8028598

I'm still waiting for my period, 4 days late now. Keep getting niggling pains but she's a no show as of yet.

 

[Dazed]

Hi Sequeena. Glad to see you are back, even if it is temporary.
I just wanted to say that you are a very brave woman to go through this. I've had a similar ordeal, but I never did anything about it (which is fine because he finally got it in the end I guess you could say).

Hope the witch stays away for you.

 

[Allie84]

Hi Sequeena! :wave:

Hi Mel! :wave: I just googled SPD and it says you may not be able to have a C-Section? I know you were planning one...hopefully it's not a severe case and they can get the pain under control!

Hearty, thanks for the interesting chart overlay. I always think of temping vaginally for a cycle but get lazy. Maybe I won't bother! My temps have been all over the place this month, though (I'm wondering if it's our new super warm duvet set?). Anyways, your chart is looking fabulous!

For those asking what my TSH was, it was 4.1!!! It was 3.1 and then 3.4 throughout last month so it's been going up. Their normal range ends at 5.5 but my Dr. said it should be more like 2 for fertility purposes, hence the meds. Sugar, I think you should enquire about that some more as I think yours was around 4 as well. Oh, and have you thought of doing otc progesterone cream? That's what I'm going to try this cycle.

 

[Megg33k]

OMG, Sassy! You poor thing! I'm SO sorry! That sounds quite painful!!! I wish I could just scoop you up and give you a huge hug! About the baby... I'm sure s/he is fine! If you listened to the heartbeat already, then that fall isn't going to kill anything, honey. You can't think that way. People fall all the time!

Hiya girls, how are ya all?

Allie, thanks for the tip on continuing to use preseed - damned fine idea. We can do it on Monday at 5pm. Precisely. Woo at high, go go all units

I read once, dunno if its right that there is a reservoir of swimmers held at your cervix that keep getting called up into action, like soldiers or somert. Not sure about that - if anyone knows id be interested

Hi Dazed, were you thinking the possible later cramping was ov? what if it was implantation?? thats what i am thinking. You arent a disappointment to anyone. I am officially speaking for everyone. I got my nose pierced in the 80's and fainted and i had to be carried back to the car.

Luce - how was the appointment? ahh there you are. I totally hear you, i have started therapy again and the last one was the week after my mc, and i burst into tears as soon as i arrived. The fact is, you have been back there now, if there is no other option for EPU, when you get your bfp, you will have re-climatised to the hospital. Your new association with the place is getting you pregnant. You have faced your fears. I think you are right to start again now, eyes crossed for new years eve bfp!

Vic, sympathy for 25 degrees? wanker boss's, you can have sympathy for oh yes...but even with rubbish and closed windows...I cant. quite. force myself.

Hi CJ - sounds like you are enjoying yourself girl! Hoping ov works out for your holiday - that would be perfect

Megg, is IVF usually this many shots? sounds like a bloody nightmare. haha in a diplomatic way as possible at 'stab myself'

Hearty, good idea to get your prescription in now. I hope so hard you need it.

Sassy, you poor bebe!! how terrifying. That baby is a strong one theres nowt dislodging it and its protected in its amniotic fluid. Nothing else has come loose, if think about it sweetie, you banged your bum and head.. so that didnt make your pancreas come loose or your bladder pop.... I know that must be so scary, but you're ok. Glad you hav a scan tomorrow, like Lucy said just to put your mind at rest

AFM: my af got heavier today, which is the day i should have started, mebbes the last couple of days were actually low progesterone spotting as i only had a 12 day LP - will see when i ov and work it out then.

You're right about the reservoir of swimmers... Assuming they make it that far, they do sort of camp out and wait.

Yes, IVF is always this many shots. The only difference is that some people are given a pill or a thing that they sniff instead of my morning shot. But, it is A LOT of shots... for everyone!

Hey girlies,

Well I'm back from my appointment and it went MUCH, MUCH better than the last one. All of my blood work was normal, except for my thyroid which is still borderline high. Even the stuff that was elevated before, testosterone, was normal while taken on CD2 fasting. My prolactin was still just out of normal range but it seems to always run a little high and he thinks it's stress but will keep testing it to make sure it doesn't get too high. Oh, and he said my good cholesterol should be higher.

He gave me an ultrasound and said my lining was perfect for impending ov, and found a growing follicle on my right ovary. I told him I got my first high on the monitor today and he said I should ovulate in about 6 days, which will be CD20 for me. He said he can't advocate or reccomend overdosing on supplements (i.e. soy) but said as long as my cycles keep at 35 days I won't need metformin and should be able to concieve on my own. Oh, and he gave me a low dose of thyroxine to help with my thyroid which he said should also help TTC. I'm soooo glad he gave me thyroid meds even though it's 'normal.'

Oh, and he wasn't concerned about progesterone as it was a day off, but in any case I'm going to do the cream this cycle I think. Like Hearty, it's better to be safe.

He delivered twins via c-section this morning so was running late so I sat in there over a hour waiting while pregnant couples came and went. I felt a tiny bit jealous but mostly hopeful it will be me soon. It didn't really remind me of the mc this time as it did last time...I think now that I've had exposure to it in a TTC atmosphere instead of mc it's less traumatizing.

Lucy, as someone mentioned I hope it will be the same for you. I imagine it was hard today but hopefully soon you can see it as a place for TTC and a place of hope for the future. I'm glad your appt went okay but sorry about your vein, ouch!!! I was thinking of you.

Sassy, so sorry you fell on the ice, ouch! I've done it and smacked my head and back as well...as the other girls said, your bubbs is fine as you didn't fall on your stomach, and even if you did, it would take a lot to do any harm. I am reminded of stories of people throwing themselves down stairs to try to miscarry and it not working, etc. As Vicky said the human race wouldn't go on if it were that easy. But I'm really happy your have your scan tomorrow for peace of mind! And I hope your back and bum recover soon.

That's fantastic!

Hello everyone, I'm popping by to see how you all are. I may be back on a more permament basis but I may leave it until after Christmas... I don't know yet. I've had a mad few weeks. Yesterday and Monday I was in Crown Court giving evidence against my abuser.

I've written about it here if you want to read, it may trigger if you've been through something similar? I've tried to not mention too many details.

https://www.babyandbump.com/ttc-journals/381544-sequeenas-quest-monkey-pirate-break-113.html#post8028598

I'm still waiting for my period, 4 days late now. Keep getting niggling pains but she's a no show as of yet.

I'm so proud of you for doing all of this!


AFM... My shots tonight were perfect. I don't know WTF happened for 2 days. But, no pain, no stinging, nothing! I'm happy though!

P.S. Hearty - I sent the fabric today!

 

[Allie84]

Hey Megg! I was wondering where you were. Glad your shots went well.

I'm just super happy right now because one of my BnB buddies (MinneGirl) just got her BFP after like 10 cycles, AND ovulating late (CD30)! I had to share with you lot because I know some of us stress out over late ovulation.

 

[msarkozi]

Allie - once the physio therapist does his assesment next week, they will have a better idea as to whether I can have a natural labour or if I have to have a c section. If the pelvis isn't sitting right, it will have to be a c section. I always knew I had hip problems, so I guess this really wasn't much of a surprise to me. Just didn't realize how painful it could be...........and let me tell you, when half of your fanjita feels fine, and the other half feels like it is frozen or something, it's not pleasant, lol! It's a weird feeling for sure

 

[Megg33k]

Hey Megg! I was wondering where you were. Glad your shots went well.

I'm just super happy right now because one of my BnB buddies (MinneGirl) just got her BFP after like 10 cycles, AND ovulating late (CD30)! I had to share with you lot because I know some of us stress out over late ovulation.

Ooh! I know who MinnieGirl is! Fantastic!

I was out of town all day seeing a friend!

 

[heart tree]

Wow Mel, that sounds really painful! I hope you get it sorted. How long have you been feeling it? I just googled it as well. It sounds a little scary, not for the babe, but for you. I really hope you can manage it.

Sarah, welcome back hon. I read your journal entry and have to say, you are extraordinary. Wow. Good for you for doing what you did. You deserved to have that platform in the courtroom to tell your side. When are you going to test?

Megg, I can't wait to get the fabric! How great that your shots were painless tonight! Unbelievable how many shots you have to get.

Allie, I'm super excited for your doctor. I think you are on a really good path. Your temps do look a little erratic. It definitely could be the duvet. Is there any way that you sleep with your mouth open? I used to (I would have a little drool coming out, gross, I know), but I must have trained myself not to. I definitely verified that by doing oral and vaginal temping this cycle. My oral temps are spot on with my vaginal temps.

Sassy, good luck with your scan tomorrow. You are probably sleeping right now. I can't wait to hear how it goes. xoxo

 

[msarkozi]

It started when I was in the city, so just a little over 2 weeks. I thought maybe I just over did it, so I was trying to rest some (which if you've read my journal at all, I haven't rested since I got back yet - especially with having to move as soon as I got back). But it was really started to get to me, so I phoned on Monday and got an appointment for today. And with it being on my left side, I can't sleep on that side like you are supposed to, so I end up on my back usually. I also try not to get out of bed in the middle of the night as it is so painful. She showed me a way I should be getting out of bed that will be easier on the hips though, so as long as I remember to do it, it should help! At least I feel better knowing that it isn't a sign that the baby is coming early, as 3 months is just way too early for me!

 

[Megg33k]

Everything I've read about SPD is horrifying, Mel! I'm so sorry you're going through this! What we don't do for our kids before they're even here!

I can't wait for you to get it either, Hearty! And, I was super relieved about my shots! LOL

 

[Allie84]

Yeah, at least it has nothing to do with the baby, Mel. That said, I don't like thinking of you uncomfortable.

Thanks, Hearty. I don't think I sleep with my mouth open as temping the first thing I think of upon waking and my mouth is usually shut. But I may have it open at other times, who knows. One thing I know is I've been waking up really hot this cycle so far, and usually I get cold easily. It's almost like "hot flashes", so I'm wondering if it's the soy, or the new blanket, or the fact that winter is upon us and our heat is cranked up, or if it's not environmental and my bod is just messing me around. At this rate my chart might not be as accurate come ov, though.

How are you feeling, Hearty? Are you symptom spotting or trying to avoid that?

 

[Megg33k]

Ooh! Just found something... Thought I'd share. This is how egg retrieval is done (since I've become the Great IVF Educator)... None of you are ever going to be willing to go through it after this pic though!

https://www.fertilityalternatives.com/images/eggretpic.jpg