LTTTC #1 - Support Group *Please share your story

[wannabemummyb]

Huge congratulations Kat, H&H 9 months x

 

[swimmyj1]

Are you going to have labs drawn?

 

[Myshelsong]

That is an adorable way of letting him know you are pregnant!

 

[KatO79]

Are you going to have labs drawn?

Not sure what you mean by labs drawn? I had my beta yesterday and the next thing happening is my scan at 8 weeks (they'll be sending me some info and the date in the mail), otherwise that's it for now

That is an adorable way of letting him know you are pregnant!

Thanks, wasn't sure if I was creative enough but didn't have much time to do anything more elaborate since he knew the beta date I was lucky that I had that t-shirt lying around. Hopefully I can soon use some of the pregnancy t-shirts I bought last year as well Better keep them hidden though until we can announce things officially at 12 weeks.

 

[swimmyj1]

I was just wondering if they are going to track your beta's? mine checked betas like 6 times i think and then did ultrasounds at 6 and 8 weeks so excited for you

 

[KatO79]

I was just wondering if they are going to track your beta's? mine checked betas like 6 times i think and then did ultrasounds at 6 and 8 weeks so excited for you

Ah ok Nope they don't seem to do the multiple betas thing here. Or else if you have a good number at your 1st one they maybe decide not to do more? Either way there will be no more beta tests and my 1st scan will be at week 8. If the scan looks good, they'll discharge me from the fertility clinic and have me go to my GP I think.

Thanks swimmy, I'm just hoping I have a healthy super sticky embie in there now

 

[Myshelsong]

Hey Ladies, first off I want to say it is exciting to see that some of our flock are finally getting their BFPs!!! That is super excited. I would however request that for those that are pregnant to please keep in mind those of us who are still struggling, and I kindly ask you to "hide" your signature. This is something that was discussed way back when this thread was started, and some of you may not realize that this was a rule that we put in place all those years ago. I do not mean to seem rude, but it was brought to my attention so I thought I would mention it.



As for me I just spent the last hour photographing a Maternity shoot for a lady expecting twins. She told me she wasn't sure if she would ever get pregnant as she is now 34 and at 35 you are considered geriatric .... I almost started to cry right there and then.
Oh did I also mention I am 34 and started my Period this morning? No ok then, I am 34 turning 35 this year and JUST stated my PERIOD

 

[wannabemummyb]

Hey Ladies, first off I want to say it is exciting to see that some of our flock are finally getting their BFPs!!! That is super excited. I would however request that for those that are pregnant to please keep in mind those of us who are still struggling, and I kindly ask you to "hide" your signature. This is something that was discussed way back when this thread was started, and some of you may not realize that this was a rule that we put in place all those years ago. I do not mean to seem rude, but it was brought to my attention so I thought I would mention it.



As for me I just spent the last hour photographing a Maternity shoot for a lady expecting twins. She told me she wasn't sure if she would ever get pregnant as she is now 34 and at 35 you are considered geriatric .... I almost started to cry right there and then.
Oh did I also mention I am 34 and started my Period this morning? No ok then, I am 34 turning 35 this year and JUST stated my PERIOD

I feel you Hun, I will also be 35 this year 😰 When I started trying I expected to have at least two kiddies by now.

What are your plans for this cycle?

 

[Myshelsong]

Thanks wanna - We are starting our IUI cycle again. This is the last one before we begin IVF so excited, nervous and kind of sick over it. It has been such a long road, no pregnancies ever so far so I am nervous this or anything really is just not going to work at all. Just trying to stay positive for this upcoming cycle.
Hubs even agreed to do yoga with me every night to relax, and I have given up sugar completely. Already down 16 lbs but much more to go to lose all that I gained during this journey. Apparently I am an emotional eater ... Who knew?
I read somewhere that having a low sugar/carb diet can help the uterus environment so doing all that I can do.

How are you doing?

 

[wannabemummyb]

Best of lunch with the IUI - will have everything crossed for you!

I'm on cd 8 - had a painful but normal af which is great because I find af after a mc can be awful! Started to do opks and use my fertility monitor so fx for ov soon

 

[crystal8]

I can't believe people are still using terms like "geriatric pregnancy". It's my understanding it's no longer a medically used term. It was completely insensitive of her to say. I will say I'm 36. And my age was never criticized by my specialist or OB. I know it feels like time is running out, but age 35 isn't a hard fast expiry date. I know the media likes to make it out that way, but in this infertility world I've seen infertile 20 somethings and super fertile 40 somethings.

 

[Myshelsong]

I thought it was just ... I don't know. In fairness she has no idea that we have any issues. she is a complete stranger whom I was photographing so she would have no idea. She was just talking about herself and how she felt she was getting older and glad to be pregnant before 35.
Glad to see you and your bump coming along so well!

 

[crystal8]

I thought it was just ... I don't know. In fairness she has no idea that we have any issues. she is a complete stranger whom I was photographing so she would have no idea. She was just talking about herself and how she felt she was getting older and glad to be pregnant before 35.
Glad to see you and your bump coming along so well!

People don't think about this stuff when they talk about it. I'm way more open about our struggles now because I want people to know.

Thanks! I've had so many complications or at least monitoring for complications because of last time. Anxiety is pretty high for me since there is really no "safe" time. Innocence lost I guess. I will be happy when I have a baby in my arms and we've both survived. And then I'm sure there will be new anxieties. lol

I really hope this last IUI does it for you. fx!

 

[KatO79]

Hey Ladies, first off I want to say it is exciting to see that some of our flock are finally getting their BFPs!!! That is super excited. I would however request that for those that are pregnant to please keep in mind those of us who are still struggling, and I kindly ask you to "hide" your signature. This is something that was discussed way back when this thread was started, and some of you may not realize that this was a rule that we put in place all those years ago. I do not mean to seem rude, but it was brought to my attention so I thought I would mention it.



As for me I just spent the last hour photographing a Maternity shoot for a lady expecting twins. She told me she wasn't sure if she would ever get pregnant as she is now 34 and at 35 you are considered geriatric .... I almost started to cry right there and then.
Oh did I also mention I am 34 and started my Period this morning? No ok then, I am 34 turning 35 this year and JUST stated my PERIOD

So sorry Myshel, I guess that was before I came to the thread so had no idea, my ticker is now in a spoiler.

As for that lady at your photo shoot, wow I can understand that it upset you I'm sure she wasn't thinking about it, sometimes people say whatever's on their mind without filter. Plus she was probably also excited about expecting twins and getting pictures which made things worse. I know 35-36 is considered a bit up there but I wouldn't call it geriatric. Geez my SIL (the one married to my toxic brother) was 46 when she conceived after IVF/FET (not sure which as she didn't go into detail), I'd hate to know what that's considered?

FXed you'll get your BFP very, very soon

 

[Myshelsong]

No need to apologize Kat, it was long before you came over, and there are a few silent readers from the original thread that brought it up. I hope I wasn't insensitive about it because we are all very excited for you.

o she had no idea what she was saying would offend me. I think she was saying it to herself more than anything, like "omg in one more year I am geriatric! I am so old, and I am having twins ...." Mean while I am like "i'll take them!"

IUI first appointment is today. Cramping up a storm but hopefully it will subside by the time I get there. I hate this part, but must do what we must do! Fingers crossed

 

[KatO79]

No need to apologize Kat, it was long before you came over, and there are a few silent readers from the original thread that brought it up. I hope I wasn't insensitive about it because we are all very excited for you.

o she had no idea what she was saying would offend me. I think she was saying it to herself more than anything, like "omg in one more year I am geriatric! I am so old, and I am having twins ...." Mean while I am like "i'll take them!"

IUI first appointment is today. Cramping up a storm but hopefully it will subside by the time I get there. I hate this part, but must do what we must do! Fingers crossed

Oh good to know! I really didn't mean to offend anyone

That's probably it but I know how comments like that can still be hurtful. Like when one of DH's friends said at the Christmas luncheon if we weren't going to soon start having kids and laughed it off. Or the other one that back in 2014 asked us if we didn't want children. Neither has any idea either about our struggles but comments like that sure tempt me to say something to them so they learn not to throw comments like that around. But you would think that that woman having had her own struggle would be a bit more careful about throwing around comments like that. But yeah, she was probably just as you described, not thinking.

Oh so exciting, FXed this will be a lucky round for you

 

[Myshelsong]

Alright, so we are starting IUI this cycle! I am cd 4 right now and started Femara a couple days ago. Having another scan tomorrow to see the progress and then starting up the Gonal-F.
Whoop whoop!
If everything that goes like that two IUIs will be February 19 & 20th, which if the weather is correct that means 20 cm of snow each day and a FAMILY HOUSE PARTY at my house. Yup, we have the worst luck.

 

[swimmyj1]

yikes, we are in a winter storm watch this week. -7 no fun at all

 

[Myshelsong]

Had my scan today and I am good to start Gonal-f tonight. Already have two follicles at 8mm so that is something. a bunch still under 8 but will see how they progress. Next scan is on the 14th. at least I will be getting partially lucky that day I guess.

 

[KatO79]

Had my scan today and I am good to start Gonal-f tonight. Already have two follicles at 8mm so that is something. a bunch still under 8 but will see how they progress. Next scan is on the 14th. at least I will be getting partially lucky that day I guess.

FXed Myshel! Do they have any follie amount limits for IUI at your clinic? I believe my previous clinic was at 3 follies, more than that and they would cancel you. Hope you get some nice follies at your next scan!