Mission Impossible! 2 New Arrivals and 8 Little Ones x

[mirandaprice]

Pal - I hope this cycle works, really keeping my fingers crossed for you!

Wannabe - it's so stressful looking for childcare. I would love to stay home but can't afford to, and most daycare are so expensive. I'm enrolling James tomorrow at one, so fxd he likes it there and they're a good school. My sister toured it and loved it and it's not too bad price wise. We'll be paying 703 a month for 3 days

 

[CobynTTmom]

Dream & Fairyy - Thank you, I hope so, but not holding my breath this month! It's too exhausting. Lol

Miranda- That's encouraging to hear! Although I usually only cramp hours before AF arrives and 1-2 days after she's here, last month being our first ttc cycle, I cramped 5-7 days before she arrived. So, I'm not exactly sure if I noticed this because of ttc, or if It infact happens monthly. It's dull and achy, whereas my af cramps literally FLOOR me.

Wannabe- I would do some research at some Christian day cares. I'm not super religious, but my son's great aunt is a director at one here in Nashville and they had such a neat program for families in need. They set aside a charity fund each school year, and we were graciously givin the help. At the time my 4 yo NEEDED to be in childcare and their prices were every bit of 600$ a month for only 3 days a week and with the help it was knocked down to 345$. Which was still a lot for us at the time, but better than full price. The school was AMAZING...They instilled wonderful values, the teachers were amazing, and the curriculum was no different if not better than a traditional childcare center. Just know there are wonderful schools out there that offer families in need help, without effecting care or values! ❤

Afm- 9dpo... yesterday afternoon I broke down and tested.My OH was a doll and got some tests. I tried explaining to him what a frer was and bless his heart he got the F.R digits. I don't exactly know what the sensitivity for those are compared to the early response ones, but regardless it was a BFN. Though I wasn't entirely concerned about it. Then this morning I had a doc. Appt for a non related circumstance and they gave me a pregnancytest. Test and it was also a BFN. Again, I'm not sure what the sensitivity of those are either, but I wasn't concerned with the result as I know it's still early.
I decided to try a different store as I haven't been able to find the frer's everyone is talking about. The only one I have found is the ones with the curved handle.... are those just as sensitive as the regular frer's? They say early result on the box, it's a set of three.
I am going to wait to test again, but I'm REALLY torn. Because I don't know what my LP is, and the fact I O'D late, I don't know exactly when to expect AF. My Cycle is typically 31 days. Last month she was 2 days late and I ended up with a random 33DC. Today is CD33. Do I just wait it out and don't test?

Sorry for the long and overloaded post ladies... Hope you all are having a great day! ❤

 

[mirandaprice]

Cobyn - the curved handle frer are just a new design, they're the same as the old ones

 

[CobynTTmom]

Thank you so... much Miranda! I had absolutely no idea about the differences and sensitivity with those or any other ones!

 

[fairyy]

Cobyn it is too soon to get a positive hpt. Try a FRER after few days. I hope it shows two beautiful pink lines then.
Those curvy handle frer are new design as Miranda said.

I am not feeling hopeful that clomid with timed BD is going to work. I am not even eager to start TTC BD. No matter what we try and how hard we try the result is always same BFN. It is so frustrating. But I will start opk from Saturday just to be safe.

Right now my only hope is IUI which I am not sure to do with my current OB or visit fertility clinic. The fertility clinic is in the same building as OB and if I ovulate on weekend then my OB's office will send me there for IUI and DH has to go there for sperm wash.

Now I am thinking whether to do IUI with OB or be a direct patient at Houston IVF and do IUI there. I am also worried about the expenses. OB's office said it would cost $1000 if insurance doesn't cover. But it could be more or less. I don't how much it would cost at Houston IVF. My head is exploding. Anyways I have two months to make a decision.

 

[mirandaprice]

Pal - could you get the medical code for the iui and call up your ins to find out what they cover? That might help you stress a little less since you'll know what to expect

 

[fairyy]

That's a nice idea Miranda. I will ask for that. But I can only get code from my OB's office not other fertility office as I am not their patient.

DH said to book an appointment with fertility specialist too so that I can get an estimate about IUI there. If I ovulate on weekday then OBGYN's office can do it.

So my next step is if this cycle fails:
1) To ask for one more cycle of clomid probably with higher dose
2) Get a referral from OB to see RE.
3) Make an appointment with RE. Go there and find out about the next step and cost of the process.
4) Make an appointment with OB to discuss about IUI.

So mostly I would be visiting my OBGYN and RE both next cycle.
I can be worry for few more days and try to time BD well and maximize our chances this month.

 

[CobynTTmom]

Fairyy, please don't lose hope. Take every chance you get. For I feel the only regrets in life, are the chances we didn't take or the things we didn't do... I understand what a journey it's been for you and I promise once that sweet baby is in your arms, the journey that brought your bundle to you will feel like a small stone on your path.

 

[CobynTTmom]

So this morning is 12 dpo according to my opk, and I got this.... I am going to wait another couple days to see what happens. It showed up a couple minstrel after I went before the time was up, but took a min to get there. Is it ok to be nervous now!?!?

 

[mirandaprice]

Pal - I'm sending so much positive vibes your way and hoping you get your bfp and take home baby soon!!

Cobyn - congrats! Totally okay to be nervous

 

[wannabemomy37]

Congrats Cobyn! Wow!

Pal, I sure hope your turn is coming asap!!!

 

[fairyy]

Congrats Cobyn

Thanks ladies. All your support means a lot. Now I am recharged and ready to try our best this cycle.

 

[mirandaprice]

Pal - what cycle day are you?

Cobyn - has it sunk in yet?

How are the rest of you ladies??

AFM- had my first obgyn appt yesterday, will have a scan next wed on the 10th.

 

[CobynTTmom]

Hi Miranda- To be completely honest, it HAS sunk in, but for the past day my fears are getting the best of me. I don't know why, but I just have this overwhelming "bad" feeling. I am 15 dpo today, so I guess based on a 14 day LP I am officially "late". Monday was the last time I tested before today. It was a digi. I used smu to test today and I ripped apart the digi to compare and the color of the line doesn't seem to be any darker. I had been overwhelmingly hungry and slightly fatigued but those symptoms seem to be fading. I also was having cramps more on the left side which is the side I'm assuming I O'D from and implanted on, but now I'm having sharp cramps down the middle of my uterus. I just wish I knew everything would be ok so I can start to enjoy and be happy right now.

 

[mirandaprice]

Line darkness is hard to judge, some test batches vary - so I wouldn't go by that. But maybe contact your dr and let them know your concerns, maybe they'll do betas to test hcg levels in your blood.

It's a scary and frustrating thing, first trimester. Try not to stress too much just yet, your still so early on

 

[wannabemomy37]

to cobyn! There's so much uncertainty but just try to relax as much as you can. There's nothing you can do to change anything hun, you will be fine. We're here for you!!

Miranda - can't believe you're 7 weeks already!

How's everyone else doing???

 

[fairyy]

Hi ladies.
How are you all doing?
Sorry I have been MIA.

I am 1dpo today. Ovulated little late this time. Got first +opk on cd16.
We DTD on cd13,14,15,16,17. This is our best timing so far. Hope it leads to our BFP.

 

[fairyy]

Hi Miranda- To be completely honest, it HAS sunk in, but for the past day my fears are getting the best of me. I don't know why, but I just have this overwhelming "bad" feeling. I am 15 dpo today, so I guess based on a 14 day LP I am officially "late". Monday was the last time I tested before today. It was a digi. I used smu to test today and I ripped apart the digi to compare and the color of the line doesn't seem to be any darker. I had been overwhelmingly hungry and slightly fatigued but those symptoms seem to be fading. I also was having cramps more on the left side which is the side I'm assuming I O'D from and implanted on, but now I'm having sharp cramps down the middle of my uterus. I just wish I knew everything would be ok so I can start to enjoy and be happy right now.

Hope you are doing good Cobyn.
It is normal to be scared. Everything is going to be alright
When is your first appointment ?

 

[mirandaprice]

Fxd you caught that eggie pal!

 

[wannabemomy37]

Fx Pal!