Fall is here...now to plant my little pumpkin seed!!!

[froggyfrog]

There is a couple that we know and dislike for many reasons, but I have known her for many years. We actually were friends at one point. Her and my mom are still close and see each other a lot so sometimes while at my moms we are forced to see them and fake nice to them. Anyway, they were ttc for about 6 months, and she has the nerve to compare herself to our almost 5 year struggle. When she found out she was pregnant she called me to tell me the same day that I started my cycle, I know its not her fault for that but I started to cry and had to get off of the phone, and she got mad at me for not being happy. She even made a comment one time about how her husband said he was glad it happened because he didn't know if he would be able to go give a sample. My mom has told her many times to stop doing that. She sells those origami owl necklaces, and my mom got me one from her for my birthday but it was broken. So I had to call her to replace it, she started telling me that they just bought a van because they are going to start trying for number two! Im just like why? Do you want me to be excited for you? Sometimes I feel bad, like im being punished because I find it hard to not be happy.

 

[beaglemom]

There is a couple that we know and dislike for many reasons, but I have known her for many years. We actually were friends at one point. Her and my mom are still close and see each other a lot so sometimes while at my moms we are forced to see them and fake nice to them. Anyway, they were ttc for about 6 months, and she has the nerve to compare herself to our almost 5 year struggle. When she found out she was pregnant she called me to tell me the same day that I started my cycle, I know its not her fault for that but I started to cry and had to get off of the phone, and she got mad at me for not being happy. She even made a comment one time about how her husband said he was glad it happened because he didn't know if he would be able to go give a sample. My mom has told her many times to stop doing that. She sells those origami owl necklaces, and my mom got me one from her for my birthday but it was broken. So I had to call her to replace it, she started telling me that they just bought a van because they are going to start trying for number two! Im just like why? Do you want me to be excited for you? Sometimes I feel bad, like im being punished because I find it hard to not be happy.

They sound like a real piece of work! Some of that plays in here...but basically this is it...& I know Floridasian is over 35, not sure about you...& I don't mean this to be insensitive...but she (the FB girl) has twins around 10 years old. And now she is pregnant...I never heard of her talking about trying but I haven't seen her for a while because she moved...maybe things have changed...but I think she is like 38. I know she is older than my husband & he is 37. So while it is great they have this joy coming to them, I sit back & think how I have had no bc for 10+ years & nothing happens...and now she is older & this is her second pregnancy. It is just hard to think about. And I don't think she ever struggled...she always talked about how twins was enough for her. But again we never know, but she was always an open person. And I know she was on IUD for a while...and I thought it could take a while to get pregnant after removing that...not sure. I don't know...I hate sounding nasty or mean...it is just hard to think how hard I have to work for my 1st. I see so many women on here who say they would love twins...2 for 1. But I still treat number 1 the as if it were 10 years ago...I want some space in between & I am not sure I want more than 1...I don't think I can know that until I have had my 1st.

Ugh...I think I have gotten all off topic. My husband texted saying he is ready to put up our cheesy pregnancy stuff. I said We are getting a baby in Aug even if we have to steal one! (Raising Arizona reference)

 

[froggyfrog]

I mistakenly watched 19 kids and counting. Apparently they are having number 20 after seeing a fertility specialist! I was like wtf!

I told my dh about the raising arizona and he was like " yeah, you haven't seen that?" It sounds like something that I would enjoy, we have joked about taking a baby. Just the other day I was at Walmart, and there was a lady holding a sign saying that she has two kids and needs help, so I texted dh and said I was going to get her a few Groceries because I don't like to just hand out cash. And he texted me back and said "ask her if she wants to sell her kids". Some might not think its funny, but I laughed out loud in Walmart

 

[beaglemom]

I mistakenly watched 19 kids and counting. Apparently they are having number 20 after seeing a fertility specialist! I was like wtf!

I told my dh about the raising arizona and he was like " yeah, you haven't seen that?" It sounds like something that I would enjoy, we have joked about taking a baby. Just the other day I was at Walmart, and there was a lady holding a sign saying that she has two kids and needs help, so I texted dh and said I was going to get her a few Groceries because I don't like to just hand out cash. And he texted me back and said "ask her if she wants to sell her kids". Some might not think its funny, but I laughed out loud in Walmart

Yes that movie is awesome...last scene is the best especially for us in our situation...I highly recommend it.

About the 19 kids people...again I hope I do not offend...I am not a religious person...from what I understand they are getting what god gives them...meaning no bc & they fall pregnant whenever & however god sees fit. I heard they previously miscarried with number 20 earlier in the year. So now after that they are seeing a FS? Also number 19 was not exactly healthy...very small & premie. So obviously I do not see FS as a bad thing...but when your whole world is about doing what is natural & letting things happen according to gods plan, how do you turn to a FS at her age with as many kids as she already has? I just think it is a bit hypocritical. Plus she is now expecting a grandchild. And another child about to marry & hoping to fall pregnant fast. I think that whole world is a little nuts.

 

[froggyfrog]

Yes! And I am a religious person, but I agree that it hypocritical. I have had people tell me that god will bless me and to stop trying, but we tried for 2 years before seeking treatment. And I believe that we are supposed to meet god half way not just sit back and wait for him. But for them to completely swing a different way is crazy. She is I think 47! Its time for her to enjoy her grandkids.

 

[floridasian]

We went to a Christmas party at DH's coworker's house two years ago. She was saying how that she found out that one of her friends was pregnant and she was 40! She said it in a disapproving voice. I don't know about her friend or if she already had kids or not but I was thinking to myself well not by choice but I guess I'd better fall pregnant before I turn 40!

About the 19 kids and counting show - I don't watch it and don't follow it, but can the 20th kid be the grand child that the daughter is having? I saw a commercial last night about their 2-hour special on the daughter's wedding and the dad was like, "my baby girl is all grown up!" and I thought to myself, with that many children, do you really know any of them THAT well? Maybe the first couple, but afterwards their system is to have the older ones take care of the younger ones I think. How well do the parents really know each and every kid?

 

[froggyfrog]

I agree that's not fair to those kids. Its almost like the house is a factory and not a home.

 

[beaglemom]

Floridasian - I do not in any way think anyone over a certain age should not have kids. I think your health is all that matters & her last 2 pregnancies show it is time to stop. *side note* I googled & from what I can tell they miscarried #20 at 19 weeks & saw a FS afterwards to determine if it was safe to try again. I haven't seen any updates after that in May besides the newly married being pregnant. Oh & don't even get me stated on their "courting" rules. Crazy.

But back to the age thing...I think our bodies are made to make a cycle of life...but it is bad that our cycles stops so quickly while men keep going. I feel like our bodies should get an extra decade.

 

[beaglemom]

I agree that's not fair to those kids. Its almost like the house is a factory and not a home.

And despite whatever they want to believe, they are living in a male driven house hold & raising their kids the same way. It makes me think of that show Big Love.

 

[froggyfrog]

Yeah, the mom and dad went out to eat, and the older girls said that they are always in charge of keeping the little kids, why can't the older boys help too? Its not the job of just a female to take care of kids

 

[floridasian]

Actually my mom went into menopause wayyy before 47 and my grandmother at 40 so chances of me getting pregnant after 40 is slim to none.

They do run their household like a factory - that analogy is dead on!

I've read it that a lot of people say that they are self-sufficient - it's not like they are taking government hand-outs so let them have as many kids as they want, but the problem is that it's just not fair to the kids. How much love, attention, and affection is each kid getting from their parents? And with a premie it is taking resources from the public!

 

[froggyfrog]

Florida you won't have to worry about that because your going to get pregnant this cycle!!

 

[misaacs117]

I know I haven't been on in a while but had to put my two cents in about this 19 kids and counting...from what I can tell they kind of just run around the house and property with the older kids forced to be in charge while mom takes care of the little ones. And I saw an episode where the older girls had to cook and clean. Along with the dad in the show mom comes and cleans the house. One of the daughters packe for everyone when they went on vacation. And then that same episode the parents couldn't even put their kids in order with the name!! Time to stop!! Then I saw an interview tonight with the daughter who's pregnant saying that she wants to have just as many kids as God will bless her with so basically like how she was raised...scary!

 

[beaglemom]

Luckily I have never watched a full episode. I saw a few minutes when they went to China I think. I just remember them exchanging money and then the dad saying how great to exchange $10 for 1000 yen (not sure of exact rate). Idiot. And the whole clan was all over the place.

Also sucks to avoid all their nonsense only to see the daughter on the front of people talking about their honeymoon pregnancy. They basically sneezed and got pregnant.

 

[floridasian]

CD6 scan showed two follies on the left that are 11mm & 9mm, and 3 follies on the right that are 10.6mm, 7.4mm, and 6.2mm. Lining was 6.2mm. I think these numbers are pretty good for CD6 but somehow my RE thinks they should be higher? He's increasing my follistim dosage up a notch - literally! He wants me to dial one extra click on the pen so it'll be 83.33 iu for the next two days and I go back on Thursday for another check.

He thinks I'll be ready to trigger in 3-4 days. I said isn't that kind of early and he said the eggs tend to be ready sooner on the injectables. Good thing we started bd'ing last night even though I was still spotting lightly because of my chemical last cycle.

He agreed that I had an early loss last cycle! Yay! Someone believed me that I was pregnant last cycle!

beaglemom - I iced the area before the injection last night and there's barely a mark today! Yay!

 

[beaglemom]

CD6 scan showed two follies on the left that are 11mm & 9mm, and 3 follies on the right that are 10.6mm, 7.4mm, and 6.2mm. Lining was 6.2mm. I think these numbers are pretty good for CD6 but somehow my RE thinks they should be higher? He's increasing my follistim dosage up a notch - literally! He wants me to dial one extra click on the pen so it'll be 83.33 iu for the next two days and I go back on Thursday for another check.

He thinks I'll be ready to trigger in 3-4 days. I said isn't that kind of early and he said the eggs tend to be ready sooner on the injectables. Good thing we started bd'ing last night even though I was still spotting lightly because of my chemical last cycle.

He agreed that I had an early loss last cycle! Yay! Someone believed me that I was pregnant last cycle!

beaglemom - I iced the area before the injection last night and there's barely a mark today! Yay!

That is a great report...glad no bruising last night. I always triggered on CD 10 with an IUI on CD 12...so you seem right on schedule.

I had a rough night of sleep last night. I was exhausted at 7 pm but never could fall asleep...very tired today. I think this whole year is just weighing on me. I will be glad for IVF because I can actually use the rest of my PTO days...very much need a vacation to just relax! A hot bath is on my to-do list for tonight.

 

[froggyfrog]

That all sounds really good Florida!! Im so glad your dr agreed with your chemical!!

I know that yall are getting tired of hearing about my dog, but he has been ringing the bell on the door since last night to go out and potty!!

 

[beaglemom]

That all sounds really good Florida!! Im so glad your dr agreed with your chemical!!

I know that yall are getting tired of hearing about my dog, but he has been ringing the bell on the door since last night to go out and potty!!

That is really cool! My dog was restlessly sleeping along with me last night...lots of dreams of running & growling. I usually wake him up because it looks like nightmares. Poor puppy.

 

[floridasian]

And you'd think rabbits are quiet. The other night when I was sleeping I thought there was someone in the house because I heard loud thumping noises until I realized it was the rabbit stomping around in his cage!

 

[froggyfrog]

Haha!! I think rabbits are so cool!

Beaglemom I do the same thing. Dh says that he is probably chasing something and having fun, but they sound scared! I hope you enjoy your hot bath tonight! That sounds good. Our tubs are not big enough to relax in! Light some candles and play some music, maybe have a glass of wine!