Mid-August Testers

[jchic]

Hey girls. How is everyone? We've had a good weekend - went to a Chicken Wing festival with friends and then went back to a friends house later on and had a bunch of yummy drinks and played games. Today I am going shopping with a girl friend. Got some laundry to do and laying around the house watching crappy TV shows with the dog to do as well!

It is finally starting to cool down here and feel more like fall. I am soooo happy!!

Just bored and trying to keep busy to keep my mind off TTC for the month and keep it super relaxed.

Hey jchic!!

HEYYYY! How was your weekend? I totally stuck to my plan (so far, haha) and didnt talk or look at anything TTC related this weekend. Went to dinner, drinks, shopping and laid around on Sunday watching football with DH and the pup! Today I am back at work and was immediately needed my BnB fix, LOL.
How are you?

 

[snowflakes120]

Nic - A roast sound devine! I like to cook but love to bake sweets more! That plum and apple crumble sounds even better! I am glad that you have a plan of action from the doctor - I know my mind would be def at ease with knowing that . He sounds like an really good dr who know what he's doing and talking about.

jchic - Proud of you for sticking to your plan!! Great job hon!! Which football team do you root for? I am Buffalo Bills Fan (unfortunately) as I grew up there and moved to NC 6 years ago. AFM, I did fairly well. Just really entered my temps into my chart and came on here quickly just to look at a few of my subscribed threads! Did a lot this weekend and am now super tired! Doh!

 

[jchic]

Nic - A roast sound devine! I like to cook but love to bake sweets more! That plum and apple crumble sounds even better! I am glad that you have a plan of action from the doctor - I know my mind would be def at ease with knowing that . He sounds like an really good dr who know what he's doing and talking about.

jchic - Proud of you for sticking to your plan!! Great job hon!! Which football team do you root for? I am Buffalo Bills Fan (unfortunately) as I grew up there and moved to NC 6 years ago. AFM, I did fairly well. Just really entered my temps into my chart and came on here quickly just to look at a few of my subscribed threads! Did a lot this weekend and am now super tired! Doh!

Im a JETS fan, LOL.
Nice! Nice and easy this cycle! We will keep each other in check

 

[Srbjbex]

Nic- sounds like the doc was really good. Much better that he is doing some tests rather than just send you away for another week of waiting! Really hope you can get some answers that will help put your mind at rest.

Snowflakes - Sounds like a great weekend! Chicken wing festival sounds AWESOME!!

I've finally booked my docs appointment for Wednesday morning, so will pop back in to let you know how it goes. I'm going to be keeping a close eye on you lot ..... I'm expecting lots of October BFPs!!

 

[CHDickey]

Hey ladies!! Sounds like everyone had a relaxing weekend. I know I did!!

Nic- it's good to hear that your doc has a plan of action. It is always comforting to hear you are not completely wrong or overthinking things. I was supposed to have an appointment yesterday, but I had a meeting scheduled. Won't see a doc until late October!

I am also lost where everyone is. So where do we all stand ladies? I am at CD 7 in my 4 cycle ttc. My temps don't seem to be too erratic this go around. Which is nice!!

Hope everyone has a great Tuesday!

 

[snowflakes120]

Me too CH!! CD7 in 4th cycle TTC. Let's make it our month!!

 

[jchic]

Im CD 5 cycle # 3 - YES, lets make it our month!!!!

 

[CHDickey]

Couldn't agree more ladies!! Here's to June babies!

 

[NotNic]

I survived the blood test! I managed not to be , pass out or ! All I have to do is sit tight and wait for the results Luckily I know that waiting is something I'm good at. In the meantime still no AF and no change whatsoever.

Good luck making those June babies. I'm pretty jealous right now xx

 

[snowflakes120]

Hey Girls.

Nic - Happy to see ya made it through that blood test. Can't wait for results for you to have a starting point.

Not much going on. I need some PMA in mega doses. Been down in the dumps lately.

Hands - Wanted to let you know that I hope you doing well and am thinking about you.

 

[jchic]

I survived the blood test! I managed not to be , pass out or ! All I have to do is sit tight and wait for the results Luckily I know that waiting is something I'm good at. In the meantime still no AF and no change whatsoever.

Good luck making those June babies. I'm pretty jealous right now xx

Glad you made it through your tests! Keep us posted

 

[InHisHands]

Thanks for thinking about me Snowflake. I have zero PMA still, so i've been keeping to myself this week on the boards.

Hubby didn't take to the idea of stopping very well. He wants me to at least agree to ntnp. I told him fine, but that means if i don't feel like baby dancing during the fertile period, then i ain't.

I also agreed to go in and start fertility testing. Something im dreading. I'll keep you guys posted though.

 

[Srbjbex]

Hello ladies - just checking in!

Nic - can't believe you are still waiting - you are coming across as the most patient person on Earth!!! i dont know how you are staying so calm. Do you know when you expect to get your test results?

Hands - good to hear from you - I think it is a good idea for you to relax and take one day at a time!

Sounds like everyone else is a bit lacking in PMA!! Remember girls - since CH has started this thread, there has been at least 1 BFP per cycle, so statistics are in your favour, and I am sure AT LEAST one of you will be joining me and Bea soon!! I hope ALL of you will be

AFM - went to see my GP yesterday, took my blood pressure, and referred me to the midwife. So I am just waiting for midwife to call so I can book in with her!! For the first time, it now feels real!

Hugs to you all xx

 

[NotNic]

I'm so excited for you Bex!! I can't wait to hear about your midwives appointment. I feel like we're all in this together on this thread, and I am kind of living the 'pregnancy dream' with you. I can't wait until we're all over on the pregnancy boards together! I definitely feel like we are very in tune with each other iykwim - and it is a very lucky thread. Both for the support and those BFP's!

TBH I never really thought of myself as a patient person before. I suppose I just don't have very much choice in the matter Once I realised that I didn't get any say, its become easy to be real calm about it. I haven't even poas since Monday! Mostly because I really don't believe that there is a BFP waiting for me, but I'm okay about it. I'll get my results tomorrow, and have an appointment with the dr on Monday to go through next steps. I'll keep you posted.

Hands - I completly understand your concern about fertility testing. Bravado aside, I kind of think this is what the Dr is going to recommend for me on Monday and its something I really don't feel comfortable with yet. Last month I told OH that I only wanted to try for 2 more months. After that timewise, I'd rather wait for a combination of selfish and practical reasons. He didn't agree with me though. We've left it that we'd take the drs advice and if thats testing then I'll have the tests so we know where we are, but I'm really not ready for fertility treatment etc. Do you reckon we could cope Hands if we go through it together?

Keep your chins up everyone. Surely we must have some ov'ing coming up soon?

 

[InHisHands]

Nic - I'm sure we could if that is what ends up happening. I know last month i definately wasn't ready for the fertility appointment. But after the huge let down and my heart breaking... i'm much more ready for it. -- At least it gives me some type of hope. I know ultimately it isnt up to me... but it makes me feel better to know that IF something is wrong, that perhaps it can be fixed and then leave it to the Hands that be.

AFM - My hubby went in today for a SA. The doctor told him, what i figured he would tell him. -- It hasn't been 12 months yet (just 10). My husband explained to the doctor that in less than 9 months (in which 3 of those he'll be gone to the field and etc), he's going to be deploying and that if we wait till 12 months, its only going to leave us with 2 months to try before he leaves. The doctor told him to come in with me tomorrow (and for me to keep my appointment for tomorrow). He said he can't do anything personally...but that he'll talk to the obgyn (who is the one who has to order the tests) and see if we can work around protocol and insurance junk.

Also he told my hubby that most likely since he has fathered a child (my 12 yr old step daughter who doesnt live with us), that most likely the problem isnt him. -- Hubby was concerned because he works around radioactive machinery sometimes. The dr. also told hubby that since my hormones seem okay, that perhaps they can check to see if there is a blockage - entrometrosis (sp?), or a cyst.

*shrugs* So it sounds like they are pointing the finger at me, and they haven't even seen me yet. What gives? I'm feeling picked on here. lol

 

[NotNic]

I know that feeling. Hubby keeps saying 'Are you pregnant yet?' I know that he is only messing around, but it still hurts a bit. I feel like I'm letting him down. Before my awol AF I was clinging on to the hope that it was just time I needed, but now I have something 'wrong' it does feel very much like its my fault. I know it's mean of me to think it, but sometimes I do want it to be a problem with my OH so he can share the responsibility. I don't really mean that, but it's hard not to feel the pressure some times. It was supposed to be so easy. :shrugg:

My results still arent back. I have to call at 5pm (30mins time) to see if they've arrived.

 

[NotNic]

Someone, somewhere is really testing my ability to be patient! Results are in but the dr won't get a chance to look at them until Monday....

This will be a long weekend

How's everyone else doing?

 

[snowflakes120]

Hey chicas!

Awe Nic - That totally sucks about not the results til Monday. But think of it this way - whats another 2 days at this point right??!! Did you do anything different this cycle like take Vitex or something like that?

Hands - So happy to hear from you. Good news is that Endo or Cysts are both able to be helped! You can get a lap done to help clear the endo and the cysts. My cousin had a big cyst that she had taken care of last summer. I hope you don't have to see that crazy lady dr!!

AFM, waiting and more waiting. Hubby and I are going on a "cute night" aka a date tomorrow to one of our fav restaurants so I am really excited about that. Starting to finally feel good & somewhat positive about this month. Hubby and I have already started our SMEP. Not sure when to start OPK's either Sat (CD11) or Sun (CD12). I'm thinking Sunday only because the past 2 months I have OV'd on CD15 and the month before that CD16. Still not seeing any EWCM at this point from the Evening Primrose - hopefully soon though.

Anyone got anything fun going on this weekend?

 

[InHisHands]

Well... just came back from the doctor. The good news is.. due to hubby's deployment coming up, they are going to waver the 12 month wait and get us started on fertility testing. - Starting tomorrow with blood work checking my hormones out.

The doctor told us that in all probability that my hubby and i are just fine and we just havent waited long enough. (There's a reason why they say wait 12 months i guess). Otherwise, it is probably a blockage, but they have to rule out hormones first. I.E. the blood tests.

I also am suppose to schedule a papsmear in 2 weeks. So here's hoping that either i get pregnant or they find out whats wrong within the next two months.

Nic - I don't know how the process will be for you, but so far it seems harmless despite the fact that all fingers are pointed at me. What ever happened to innocent until proven guilty?

 

[NotNic]

Thanks guys!

Snowflakes - the only thing I did differently was eating quite a few blueberries! Enjoy your date night. Lots of for your SMEP. Hope that you're not waiting too long for a good strong opk. x

Hands - that's great news about the treatment. Really pleased that the drs are willing to look into things for you. Keep us posted on how they go. I think it's easy for them to blame us as there are so many different elements of our systems that can go wrong. Keep positive. x

CH and JChic - hope you are both okay? Good luck with oving. Are you doing anything different this month? xx

Bea and Bex - hope all is well with you and your beans xxxx