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

[ClandestineTX]

I, too, have been here since the May 2013 start (and the few months before that, when the group name changed each month). It's been such a long road, but glad to be here with such amazingly strong women.

AFM... yesterday's (14 DPO) beta came back at 104 (up from 40 on 12 DPO), so doc said to get another level next Thursday (21 DPO), but it looks good for now. I expect she will be ordering a scan as soon as the levels get up to 1500-2000, so we'll check them weekly until that happens.

 

[kksy9b]

Amazing news Clande!! I am praying your levels keep rising and that you get to see a healthy bub growing once you get a scan

 

[ProfWife]

That is so exciting to hear!! Can't wait to get more news next week!

 

[newbie2013]

Oooooo.... good improvement Clande. Fingers crossed.

 

[ClandestineTX]

I won't have any additional updates until Friday of next week (after results of next beta)... so enough about me! What's up with everyone this week? I am super motivated to start working to closing out a handful of long term projects by the end of the summer, so will be working on that and continuing to walk my buns off (coworker kicking my butt on fitbit).

 

[newbie2013]

Not much for me this week. I still have a week to go before my blood test, then starting stims. Injections are going well. I haven't bruised myself yet - lol! I need to get back into classrooms this week to do some more observations and work with my teachers more. Hopefully it will be a great week for us all!

 

[ProfWife]

I'm back full time at my high school. The girl who replaced me is on maternity leave through the last week of March. So, I have picked up the class...it's a sweet deal for the school (they are paying me quite a bit less than I got for my full-time contract...which is mildly irritating considering I'm going to be doing all the same work, grading and planning I did last year - with 20 more students). I am just not required to do athletic gate duty, come in on professional work days, or do the open house afternoon.

I started with it on Thursday...but I just keep thinking that with all the extra things we're doing around the house, every day covers one more thing or piece of something we need for the baby, which allows us to save more money in the long run. It's all about the mindset. ;-)

 

[kksy9b]

DH is starting a new job Monday so we are just going to be adjusting to his new schedule. I am very eager to get through the transition so we can start trying for baby #2 in march or April!

 

[momwithbabies]

I'm so glad I logged on today. Congratulations, ladies!

 

[ClandestineTX]

So much excitement!

@newbie: I didn't love the injections, either, but got used to it. When I did the stims over the summer, I could *feel* my ovaries waking up. I took it as a good sign, was more awareness than discomfort.

@profwife: I would also be counting each work day as additional things to buy! I'm very serious about closing out as many projects as possible and very grateful that the EDD we're looking at is during my slow season at work (fall).

@kk: FX that the transition is smooth and you have no hurdles for returning to TTC.

 

[newbie2013]

I got overly confident with my injection this morning and gave myself a bruise! I guess I'm not as skilled as I'm thought I was! Hahahaha!

 

[ProfWife]

Oh sweetie...I hate to say it, but it was bound to happen at some point. Ice it if you can...

 

[ALiKO]

hey ladies its been soo long, and boy do i need to update my siggy and photo but im thrilled that i logged in.

i just want to give a big CONGRATULATIONS! to all the ladies who recieved their positives h&h9m to u all!

afm im officially back on the ttc train. looking ahead to this cycle with today being cd 1 since last cycle was a bust .

i look forward to seeing everyone's updates
cheers!

 

[kksy9b]

Newbie- sorry about the bruising I hope you were able to ice it and get it to feel a bit better

Good to hear for you aliko! Best of luck in your TTC journey! I'll be joining you the end of end month! How is your LO doing?

 

[ALiKO]

kksy9b: hey how's it been!? i see we're both getting back on this crazy ttc ride can't wait till you join in! My baby girl Hana is doing great! shes your typical busy body 22 month old. shes talking really well as my husband and i are trying to raise her bi-ligual but she seems to be picking up more japanese over english. how has little mr. charles been doing? he's gotten so big and cute as a button!

 

[newbie2013]

Yes, the bruising is fine. It was only small. I almost screwed up today as well by forgetting to take the air out the injection first. Had to remove the needle and stick myself again! I'm spending most of the time laughing at myself!

 

[ALiKO]

newbie: i would probably screw up so many times if i were to give myself injections thats of course if i get the courage to prod myself in the first place you are so strong i would of passed the job to hubby and winced at his every movement.

 

[kksy9b]

aliko- that is amazing that she is growing up bi-lingual! What a great asset that will be to her as she grows. Charles is doing well, thanks for asking. He actually isn't talking yet (outside of momma/dada) so we are starting to work with a speech therapist. He understands and communicates, just doesn't verbalize. It's common for boys to be behind in speech so I'm not too concerned. I hope you get your BFP soon!! We've decided to move our date up a month so we are starting in 6 weeks (cycle after next)...it would be awesome if we could be bump buddies again

Newbie- i agree with aliko- you are doing an amazing job so far! I don't know if I would be able to do the injections myself and you should be very proud of yourself!

Clande- how are things going for you hun?

 

[newbie2013]

I learnt something when my brother (who was terrified of needles and fainted at the sight of blood) was diagnosed with type 1 (juvenile) diabetes in his 20s. He told me that It was amazing what you could do when your life depended on It. He was testing his blood sugar and Injecting himself several times a Day. Fortunately, my life does not depend on these shots but it is likely that this is the only way I'll be able to get pregnant, so that incentive is enough for me. I have no doubt that if you had a compelling reason, you'd be able to do it as well. Thank god you don't have a reason, though.

 

[pathos]

Clandii, congrats x1000000000 times! Wow! Amazing news.

athena, congrats on the hb =)

kksy9b and aliko - good look with ttc =) I admire your courage - Lo is around 14 months and I am not sure that I am mentally and physically fit yet ( i secretly want another baby hehe)