MAY we all be blessed with baby! May 2013 and beyond (BFFs Seeking BFPs)

[newbie2013]

I've heard that too. The doc suggested something else but dh takes so many meds that he doesn't really want to take anything else. I understand that. And besides, the doc said that it is the speed of his swimmers that's the biggest concern and the only way that would work (generally) would be ivf. Even iui would be more or less a waste of time and money. Given that he wants me on a long protocol, we won't be able to start until maybe January or even March because I am going away At Christmas time and dh has a work trip in march. We've got time to consider our options.

Thanks for your support

 

[ProfWife]

For what it's worth - ours said that iui would be a waste as well...but we insisted on trying...and it worked.

Definitely a lot more controlled with ivf though - you get a lot more information and there's far more they can do with that.

You've got my support either way you go. Wish it didn't have to be so long a process to get through ivf for you, though.

 

[ClandestineTX]

I think the only thing you can do is go with your gut. We did three rounds of FSH/ IUI and nothing to show for it (and I have to keep reminding myself that my other meds went crazy and that's probably not a fair trial). I'm still in no rush to return to the RE, he doesn't think we need more than FSH/ IUI and I can't help but believe that we don't even need that much as ovulation and my wonky hormones are the only identifiable problems. All I can suggest is make a decision that feels right to you - whatever that may be!

 

[newbie2013]

O day should be today or tomorrow. Dh has put in a concerted effort this month to try to avoid ivf starting in January. I don't have the heart to remind him that we've been here before. We've had so many months where we've done exactly what we've done this month with no results. I know you never know when It will happen but I have strong doubts that It will happen naturally. Although since I'll be going home for Christmas with my family and be surrounded by delicious wine (the stuff here is horrible and expensive), It would be just my luck!

 

[ClandestineTX]

FX for you newbie! I really hate the frustration and what feels like endless waiting with all this.

 

[newbie2013]

24 day cycle We might have a chance to dtd before I fly to my family for Christmas. O day is likely to be the day I leave. We're still planning for ivf the cycle I get back. hopefully timing will be good for that.

Hope you're all doing well.

 

[ClandestineTX]

I am learning new things - I have picked up a new hobby and learning a new skill at work. I am very much enjoying both of them!

How's everyone else these days?

 

[ProfWife]

After much wiggling of the probe and giving the baby our first "talking to"...........


We are officially team pink!

 

[kksy9b]

Congratulations profwife!!!

Glad you are finding new skills to learn Clande!

I'm still stalking this thread and wishing you all the very best

Things here are going well. We moved earlier in the year and really love our new home. DH is changing jobs early next year and will be traveling quite a bit (1-3 days a week for about a year). It's a great opportunity and in the long run is the right move, but it will definitely be an adjustment. Charles is doing great other than he is behind in language development. He qualifies for a program that sends a speech therapist to our home for an hour a week until he catches up, or age 3. Our therapist is on jury duty right now so I suspect we won't be starting until the new year. I have continued on my weight loss journey and am down a total of 65 pounds since last April (with 50 of it since March of this year). I feel so much better and love all the extra energy. I have about 15 left to lose and am hoping to be done before we start TTC #2 in April/May of next year.

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season and that 2016 brings you lots of happiness and joy

 

[newbie2013]

Great to hear from you all. Congrats on team pink. I would like a new hobby... any ideas? Good to hear about your plans for #2 as well.

We're super busy even though I'm on holidays. My SIL, her husband and 5 year old are staying with us so it has been family overload for the last few days. I'm flying out very early Wednesday morning to spend a couple of weeks with my family. It will be my first Christmas with them since my dad died four years ago. It will be hard but I'm looking forward to seeing my niece and nephew. Long flight to get there - 30+ hours of travelling. I'll be exhausted come Christmas eve! All worth it...

Enjoy some family time if you can during this time. Sending virtual hugs all around the world to you.

 

[athena87]

Hey ladies it's been a while.

Congrats on team pink prowife! How far along are you now? When is your due date?

After 2 chemicals in a row, we got a more solid bfp. Af is due tomorrow. This is today's test.

 

[kksy9b]

congratulations athena!!!

 

[RaeChay]

Congrats Athena and prof wife!

 

[ProfWife]

Athena! Congratulations! When will you go to the doc for confirmation?

I'm 18w4d today (about to be 18w5d - getting close to midnight). We're due June 1...so we'll see if we actually get a June baby or a May baby. Our anatomy scan is on the 12th - hoping for confirmation of gender since we found out before our official time.

 

[newbie2013]

Congrats!

 

[athena87]

Prowife I can't wait to see if your first scan was right.

I scheduled my first appt for January 26. They don't really do blood draws or anything like that unless there is an issue. According to Ovia my due date is September 11 which is 2 days before ds birthday.

 

[ProfWife]

So happy for you!!

 

[momwithbabies]

Over the moon for you both! How exciting!!!

Not much going on around here. Been feeling yucky lately and can't seem to get back to my normal self. Been exhausted, in a blah mood, and feeling overwhelmed in the teaching world at the moment. Also feeling heavy. I'm thinking it's all of the stuff I ate over the holidays. My system needs a cleanse.

Still having some breakdowns about my miscarriage. It hit me like a brick during the holidays, which makes sense. Grief is a tricky thing to navigate. I don't want to be sad, but I can't help it. My husband and I have been talking more about it, and it's been good. I think he realizes I need to vent still, and he's there for me. Sometimes it's so hard I don't think I can take it, but I cling to my family and faith. I guess that's all you can do.

So, I was glad to send 2015 away!! I want to wish you all a Happy New Year! I'm hoping 2016 will be a year full of good surprises, love, and peace!

 

[ProfWife]

It takes time and never really goes away. My MIL still has grief over the little one they lost between my husband and my brother-in-law. I don't know many women who can just "get over" a miscarriage, whether it was a biochemical at 4-5 weeks or someone who ended up losing their little one before the "viability cut off" (I had a friend go to about 16 weeks then lost her little boy...had to go through labor to deliver him but he wasn't considered a "stillbirth" because he was before viability).

A loss is a loss.

 

[momwithbabies]

So sad! No, I will never get over it, for sure. It's become a part of who I am. I had a dream last night that I was pregnant. I hate those dreams because they feel so real.

I need to take a nap for about a week...I'm exhausted! It would improve my mood, for sure. I've been all over the place lately.

T.G.I.F.