%% OLDIES But GOODIES %%

[battyatty]

After today's drop, I'm not testing.

Wait and see what the morning brings, you never know!

Well my Sons Dr just called what do U Know the culture grew strains of Strep days later WTH!

Eekk well I hope he doesn't share it back again!

Hi ladies...got my results back for the MaterniT21 and it's negative for everything!!!!!

OMG so so so so so happy for you, way to go!

AFM - scan this morning went well - 2 large follies on the left (34 and 26). Triggered this morning, IUI scheduled for tomorrow. Let the bloating games begin!

I have no idea how big a follicle should be, but damn they sound huge! Good luck with the IUI have finger, toes, legs and eyes crossed for you!

My first ultrasound is tomorrow. Yay!

Yay sweetie, we want pics!

AFM-work has been so busy so it has distracted me this tww. I'm only at 4DPO so feeling nothing yet! This weekend we are going to a wedding. So I will be the sober driver since I'm in TWW. I can't wait to see DH in his tux, he looks so amazing in them!

Oh tell me about it, I love a man in a tux! A few Christmases ago my DF walked into the living room at 8 in the morning wearing his tux with a bottle of champagne and strawberries for my breakfast! He does have his romantic moments! That was the year my kids will never let me forget as I cooked the Christmas dinner in a very drunken state! Although I still managed the full 7 courses, dont ask me how, the whole day was a blur after 10am!

 

[Fezzle]

Smiles- very happy about your news!

VJean- good luck with the u/s. I hope it's not too early to see the heartbeat!

terri- Sorry about feeling AF coming. I hope she doesn't though and the temp drop was just a blip!

AFM- I had hoped I ovulated a couple days ago as my temp went up yesterday, but it was back down today so I don't know now. I guess I'll have to see how the next few days play out. But, I have my blood test on Monday so I'll know for sure if I did ovulate, and if I didn't, at least it's another one on my record.

Tonight I'm going out to a meet up with other Americans living in my city, which will be interesting! Tomorrow night, OH and I are going out with all his friends- they mostly all have kids so it's a rare night where they all have someone watching their kids and the 'WAGs' can all go out too. I've met them all before, but it'll be nice to get to know them more.

 

[kfs1]

Smiles - fantastic news!

Vjean - glad you're doing well!

Fezzle - hope you get some good news from your blood test. Sounds like a fun weekend. How long have you lived in the UK?

Terri - looks like a tiny increase, huh? Hope you're feeling better today!

Big temp drop for me but I'm not surprised. Still a big boooooooo though.

 

[terripeachy]

kfs1-I didn't want to say it on the other thread, but a HUGE booooo...WTH???

Fezzle-Do you know these Americans, or is it the first time you're meeting them? I think that'll be fun. Hopefully you can find someone to click with. What is a WAGs? hee hee. My brain has been noodling it all morning and I have no idea.

Atty-I love how you have a million stories. And they are all fun (except for the accidents!). A seven course meal while drunk sounds awesome, especially considering it turned out well. HA!!HA!!

Oh yeah..and Roxy leaves tomorrow.

 

[Sis4Us]

Morning Ladoes just wanted to say b4 I do my daily drops Offs!!!

Happy Friday!!!

 

[battyatty]

Atty-I love how you have a million stories. And they are all fun (except for the accidents!). A seven course meal while drunk sounds awesome, especially considering it turned out well. HA!!HA!!

I see your temp is up again! Ohhhh

And happy days for me, now in possession of 100 POAS. 50 of each HPT/OPKs "And this little pig went wee wee wee all the way home!"

 

[garfie]

batty - so when are you beginning testing then?

Sis - Happy Friday to you - how is your son feeling?

Terri - Aw thats a shame about Roxy leaving will you get another one straight away or does it depend what comes in? - small temp increase I see WAG - Wife and Girlfriend

Smiles - that is great news

KF - Booooo!

Moni - I have no ideas about follicles either - good luck

VJ - Can't wait for the pics

Blue - Oooh enjoy the wedding - even though you are the sober one maybe we can see a pic of you both in all your finery

Older - what you up to?

AFM - A very slight temperature drop today - still testing NEGATIVE - maybe I should call on the dandelion leaves



X

 

[Fezzle]

Yep, 'Wives and Girlfriends' OH and all the guys all did their training together as solicitors (lawyers) and they're all still good friends. So the guys get together regularly, and occasionally some WAGs come along too, but of the 5 couples, 3 have kids so usually not everyone can come out.

I've lived in the UK for over 10 years now, and now I'm a dual citizen. I met some of the Americans last year at a Superbowl party, but didn't talk to them loads as I mostly hung out with my other American friend and the guy she was trying to pull.

 

[Sis4Us]

Garfie DS2 is A OK no fever or anything Nurse said it a Low grade strain for it not to show in the Office so he doesn't even have to miss school!!!

He does have to take antibiotics just like Mommy but he's good about it and Mommy doesn't NOT want the strep back!!

 

[terripeachy]

Aaahhhh wives and girlfriends! Thanks for that. It was really stumping me.

I usually take at least a month off after having a foster dog. I pretend like I get to sleep in and run errands after work without worrying about letting a dog out. I usually don't foster in the spring/summer though because I am motorcycling, and don't want the responsibility. If a dog needs a home for a week or so, I may do it, but it just depends on the shelter's needs and what hubs and I are doing.

Blues-ooh, a tuxedo for your hubs..Men look so handsome in tuxedos. My wedding was black tie, so lots of handsome men that night, but I was only looking at one. HA!!HA!!

Atty-I really can't get excited about a tenth of a degree. I am a ball of emotions, but excited isn't one of them today, unfortunately. Glad you got all your test strips in the mail. Yeah!

garfie-Keep testing!! hee hee.

Fezzle-thank goodness you have your test coming up again soon. It's so unfair that your chart goes up and down and up and down. Grrr...

 

[ERosePW]

I have to start checking in everyday again! I miss entirely too much. But like VJean, I'm so busy at work (this whole month will be like this, as its the end of our fiscal year), and then too exhausted to pick up my iPad at night.

Smiles, I do want to say congrats on the test results! I know that was weighing heavily on your mind, and I'm SOO happy to hear that news!

Terri, I'm sorry you're in depression city today... I was just there recently, and it sucks. AF hasn't arrived yet though?

I wish I could respond to everyone, but I have a negotiation in 20 minutes that I need to prepare for, and then I'm off to my HSG and taking the rest of the day off after that. I start my Clomid today too, so let's hope between the tube flushing and the Clomid, that March brings me some luck.

 

[Blueshoney]

Atty-That sounds like an AMAZING Christmas!!! I wonder if I can get DH to that for my birthday? Hmm need to start dropping hints!!

 

[Fezzle]

Good luck with the HSG, ERose!

 

[garfie]

ER - Good luck hun



X

 

[moni77]

Good luck with the test erose - glad you can take the rest of the day off.

To answer some of the follie questions (to the best of my ability anyways) most people produce one follicle in a cycle and that is what produces the egg. When doing the IUIs they have me take clomid to increase the number of follicles/eggs and thus increase my chances of conception. I believe they like there to be between 2 and 4 - any more and they usually cancel the IUI. So, the extra eggs mean a higher chance of twins. They also usually have you take the trigger shot when the follies are between 18 and 22 - so the fact that mine were bigger, I hope is a good sign. (And yes one was 34!!) There was also a small 14 on the right, that I didn't think I was supposed to count, but the doctor said 3 eggs today, so I guess it does count.

The IUI went well - good count (although this office doesn't give the exact numbers) the doc said it looked good. 2 week wait starts today...trying to get through the work day - obviously getting a lot of work done right?

The trip - amazing. Singapore - very clean and green and expensive ($14 for a beer). Bangkok - starting to get a lot cheaper - I got 2 wonderful massages (1.5 hrs for $30). We did an elephant ride through the ruins and went to the weekend market and did a lot of shopping. (We had to buy a new suitcase out there as well.) Bhutan - just beautiful. We went to the temples I mentioned before and also got blessed in a monestary. The traditional food is very spicy - but growing up in SoCal I am ok with that. I got a haircut for $2.50 - and it is one of the best I have ever gotten. It was chilly there and the buildings are not well insulated, but the hotel we primarily stayed in had heated sheets that they would turn on an hour before we were due to arrive back. Everyone was very friendly. Napal was an experience in itself. I was a little scared because the airport was VERY sketchy and dirty. But we stayed in this amazing hotel where the owners treat you like family - they took us out for a 6 hour bike tour of the city - we saw farm lands, the monkey temple (1000s of monkeys running around), rode through rush hour traffic - it was quite an experience. They then cooked barbeque for us - they definitely make you feel like you are staying at a home and not a hotel. We also visited my husband's boss' friend who has opened his home to an orphanage with 17 children. The kids had been living in a one room shack and now they have a 3 story house to share. Since he has taken them in they are all excelling in school and they seemed very happy - they put on a dance recital for us and gave us some pics that they had drawn. The experience really makes you think. If ttc does not work, I will definitely adopt. Anyways - that is a quick synopsis. I have a bunch of photos on facebook if you want to befriend me let me know.

To everyone testing this weekend FXed!!!

 

[moni77]

oh and dont be shocked by my temp spike - I think I was up for 3 hours tossing and turning before I finally took it - so it is probably off. That and i am full blown into the dry hacking cough I get every OTHER year and lasts for a couple of months. not happy about that...

 

[terripeachy]

ERose-I hope the HSG is a success and not too painful. No, AF isn't here yet, but I think she's right around the corner. Although, I was thinking about it (while I was in the lab working alone), and my LP is ~14 days, so that would put AF here in 2 more days. Not sure what my temperature is doing then. My average cycle is ~27 days, but because of my late O, i guess that delays things. Whatever. I'm an adult and carry a purse. No accidents here, and it's too cold to have on white jeans or shorts! hee hee.

Moni-Sounds like you were on amazing race. That trip sounds fantastic, and you got a lot of perks too. I love vacations, even if only to hear about it from others! It makes me happy.

Sis-Hope your day is going well.

 

[ERosePW]

Ok... I'm sorry, but why have I heard so many times that an HSG is just a "little cramping"? That was more than a little cramping, it was worse (and different) than any cramping I've ever had. The assistant had to remind me to relax and keep breathing. Anyway, I know it isn't like that for everyone.... as it turns out, the dye went straight through my left tube, no problem... if it had done the same in the right tube, I think the whole thing would've been cake. But when he still wasn't seeing the dye push through my right tube, he had to apply more pressure (and I suppose he can't control exactly where that pressure goes), and I literally almost screamed out loud. As it turns out, his extra pressure counted for something, because it finally pushed its way through my right tube, and then bam, done. The radiologist was excellent... he explained it all to me afterward and said the dye could very well have been clearing some gunk out of the way since it had such a hard time getting through. I'm so glad that's over.

 

[moni77]

Sorry erose- yeah I think if there are issues then it is more painful! It is when it is clear that it is smooth sailing. It would be wonderful if it cleared you out though!!!

 

[nessaw]

Erose my hsg was painful too exactly like you said it was the pressure not helped by them taking severall goes to locate the old cervix and get the catheter through!
Good luck with the trigger moni.
Great news smiles.
Hi and happy weekend to all.x