My New Year's Resolution: Get pregnant. Anyone else? SIX BFPs so far!!!

[SweetMel]

Butterfly, it is probably just AF talking. I get down feeling right before AF. Hang in there and be strong.

I’ve been getting a bit more exercise the last few days. I went ice skating yesterday, and today I went to the park. I have a new exercise video to try out tomorrow. I hope to break up this weight loss plateau.

 

[Jax41]

Butterfly, , I hear you about life being empty without a I feel exactly the same and I'm not sure what I'm going to do about it

 

[SweetMel]

Hi ladies. Butterfly, I hope you are feeling better. I have finally kicked the soda habit. No more diet coke/pepsi for me. I have been without for three days. I don’t have to worry if soda is having a negative effect on my health. I drink unsweetened tea and plain water. I feel like I just made an announcement as if I quit smoking. At least one of my New Year resolutions is met.

 

[Butterfly67]

Well done Mel that is great

I'm a little better but pma is not back to 100% yet!

 

[Suzy_Q]

Hi everyone! I have to share because I'm excited.

I'm trying Follistim with a Trigger shot and donor IUI this month. I gave myself my first injection tonight... it was so much easier than I thought it would be! I've also picked my donor but haven't ordered yet. I think the timing has to be just right so I'm holding off to ask my clinic to be sure. I'm ridiculously excited and am trying to temper my enthusiasm. This is a costly route I've taken but it's my logical next step. I'm glad we all still seem to be positive for our 2013 projects! I do wish one of you would break the ice and give us all a BFP

 

[Butterfly67]

Great to hear your excitement Suzy q Fingers crossed this is the magic month

Pebble how about we list the BFPs on page one to give encouragement, like Grace

 

[Jax41]

Good idea Butterfly

Suzy, fab news! Dare I ask, and please feel free to tell me to butt out, have you kicked DB out?

 

[Suzy_Q]

Jax - I did not kick him out... our lives are too intertwined for me to do that now. We work together and live together. However, I'm quickly starting to realize that his choice to not participate in this project of mine is quickly making him irrelevant to my personal life. If he chooses to not be supportive or does not start getting interested or continue to be involved in this process, I have very little need for him. As you probably know from our other thread, we have little to no intimacy in our relationship. So, it does not look good if this "angst" continues. I've broken up with him every 6 months of our 4 year relationship due to my wanting a child and him not "being ready" and he continually tries to woo me back. I'm not sure what's going to happen now that I don't need him to move forward and if I succeed and get my BFP. What will he do when he is not the center of my attention and my child is?? Stay tuned for the next episode of "Days of our lives"!

 

[Sis4Us]

Hello Ladies 37 TTC ... Hopefully April will be my month!!!

Waiting for AF so I can do my CD3 test... Patiently impatiently waiting!! Lol

 

[pbl_ge]

Hi Ladies!

Sorry I've AWOL. I went on my writing retreat and gave myself a little BnB breather. AF showed up in full force, too, which wasn't unexpected, but it was nice to have some space away from TTC for a few days. I didn't even bring my thermometer!

Suzy, that's WONDERFUL news!!!! How did the BF take the news? I'd imagine this will sort itself out pretty quickly when he sees you're moving forward with or without him. Maybe? But I think it's a fantastic decision! Much !!!

Welcome, Sis!

And Sweet, that's fabulous about the soda! It's wonderful to kick habits like that. I'm sorry to report that I fell off the no-coffee bandwagon during my retreat. Gotta stop that. Although, I'm sure the coffee is one of the main reasons I was so productive. Back to tea for me! Also, it looks like you're in the TWW! Good luck! Will you be testing?

How's everyone else doing?

BF, I can definitely add the BFPs! I only know of Grace's--any others so far?

AFM, I'm really excited to have my first FS appt on Wednesday. I'm making a list of questions. Does anyone have recommendations?

Lots of dust to all!

 

[twiggers]

x

 

[Jax41]

Jax - I did not kick him out... our lives are too intertwined for me to do that now. We work together and live together. However, I'm quickly starting to realize that his choice to not participate in this project of mine is quickly making him irrelevant to my personal life. If he chooses to not be supportive or does not start getting interested or continue to be involved in this process, I have very little need for him. As you probably know from our other thread, we have little to no intimacy in our relationship. So, it does not look good if this "angst" continues. I've broken up with him every 6 months of our 4 year relationship due to my wanting a child and him not "being ready" and he continually tries to woo me back. I'm not sure what's going to happen now that I don't need him to move forward and if I succeed and get my BFP. What will he do when he is not the center of my attention and my child is?? Stay tuned for the next episode of "Days of our lives"!

Suzy! I'm definitely 'staying tuned' cheering you all the way from the sideline, you can do this!!

 

[Suzy_Q]

Good luck to all of you going to see a FS! I know getting my official numbers made me but it is empowering to gather information and DO something about it.

AFM - DB mentioned last night in passing that I don't "need" him. I told him it was never about needing him, it's about wanting him in my life. I'm glad he realizes that he's becoming less relevant and hope he starts to realize that he still has to be "desirable" in some ways for me to want him in my life.

It's Spring Break and as we are both professors, we are holed up in the house together. Not a great time for this but what can I do? He has stayed out of my visits, bloodwork, ultrasounds so far after having gone with me for every other appointment in the past so we'll see. I hope your right Pebble, I hope this resolves itself soon!

 

[Sis4Us]

Well AF showed on Fri so I guess I'll be heading to the Dr in the AM for my bloodwork... Hoping to get good news.... Kinda afraid since my cycles are down to 24 days and Min to None!!!

Guess all I can do is see what they have to say!!!

 

[Jax41]

Sis, be brave, it may be news that you don't want to hear but you never know what they maybe able to offer to help you. Don't forget we're here for you

Suzy, I'm sure DB is feeling very unwanted/needed but it's all of his own making, what does he expect So hope this week isn't too stressful and that you can get this sorted soon

Twiggers, good luck this cycle! This is my 3rd on clomid so maybe for both of us it'll be third time lucky

AFM - got DH geared up for every other day this week, c'mon clomid, eggy do yer stuff!

Pebble, Butterfly and anyone I've missed

 

[twiggers]

Thanks Jax! I hope so!!

 

[Elphabaa77]

PBL- I made a huge list of questions for my appointment! Granted it was still just my OBGYN and not an actual specialist, I think my questions would be the same. I just happen to have an OBGYN that will take things further than most. Again, probably because she works closely with the specialist.

I would recommend bringing your bbt charts with you for sure. There is a good chance they will want to see! I would also ask make sure to bring up your loss, maybe they will want to check your progesterone due to that.

Mainly, just don't be afraid to ask questions! Before my appointment, if a question popped in my head I would grab my iPhone and go to the 'notes' app and jot it down before I forgot! I recommend that!

Our cases are different, but I wanted to know if an HSG was warranted before starting clomid because of my history. I also wanted to ask about Femara instead of clomid because of it's higher success in PCOS women. Also, if you do take clomid, ask your doc if they use it in combination with estradiol since clomid can thin the uterine lining and dry up cervical mucus. May want to check if they expect to monitor you closely on clomid or let you go about it on your own. Some docs want to monitor follicle development via ultrasound while on clomid. My doctor isn't.

I think time lines (plan of action) are important too! If anything, to just feel like you are headed somewhere. I am sure they will tell you what they would like to do, but if they aren't looking to far ahead then ask.

Hope that helps! Good luck!

 

[SweetMel]

I've been so busy that I haven't had much time to write but I wanted to be supportive a wish everyone a bucket full of baby dust.

 

[Sis4Us]

Well got my blood drawn and NOW to wait yet Another week for results!!!

They pretty much stuck me and kicked me out the door!!!! Lol

FX!!!!

 

[pbl_ge]

Sis, I'm with you--first FS appt is tomorrow and I fully expect to have substantially less blood by the end of it! Good luck on those tests!!!

Sweet, WHAT is going on with that chart of yours??? I can't open it for detailed inspection. Do we have a plan to anytime soon????

Jax, good luck catching that eggy! As another lady says, it's legs in the air time!

Hope all of you are doing well! and and and