TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[Dream143r]

oh wow TB - I can def understand you not wanting to do anymore monitored cycles if you're going to end up doing IVF. With that cost. I wonder if when you asked about IVF they were kinda wishy washy because they wanted you to stay monitored so they can profit. I hope not.

Cowgirl - I really don't know much about irregular periods. All I can say is I hope you get some answers soon.

AFM: I believe it's O day. Hopefully I'll get that temp rise tomorrow.

 

[SunnyBe]

Tb, I'd say you learned enough from your monitored cycles and I would just continue using OPK's and temping until you get pregnant or move on to IVF. It wasn't a waste as you did get some reassurance and confirmed that you can trust on your OPK's and temps.

Cowgirl, ask your doctor to get your progesterone levels checked a week after you think you ovulated. That'll tell you more.

Okay, so the FRER is positive but still faint. I'm not sure if this is a viable pregnancy with hcg levels this low. I can see some progress in the Walmart cheapie ones though but none on the IC's.

 

[tbfromlv]

Sunny- you know it can take longer than 24 hours. I don’t think that’s a bad line at all! That’s not faint girl! If you’re concerned you should go get blood work. FXd though!

I think my doc was hesitant only because she didn’t want to scare me into thinking it was my only chance or option. So this will be it for monitored cycles. Thanks for your support girls!

Dream excited for the temp rise! Did you and DH make out ok?

Cowgirl I second sunny on this.

 

[Dream143r]

Sunny - I wouldn't call that faint. I second TB, are you going to do blood work soon? Please please please.

Yes, the ziplock bag battle is over. Thanks for asking lol. Got a BD in yesterday afternoon and will go again tonight.

 

[SunnyBe]

Thanks girls. I'm just the biggest pessimist in the world when it comes to my own stuff. DH is at least just as bad so we're just being cautious with our expectations. If today wasn't Friday, I'd go get my blood drawn, but with today being so close to the weekend... Maybe I'll go in on Monday if AF doesn't start before then.

Coincidently, our parents are getting together tomorrow for dinner (they live milesssss away from us so we can't join them) so I'm really hoping I can get a positive on a digital tomorrow and Skype during their dinner to share the news and show the test. It'd be beyond perfect to share the news with both our parents at the same time. Even if it did turn out to be a chemical I'd want them to know.

Dream, have fun today

 

[Dream143r]

oh Sunny - that would be amazing! I guess you will take the digi tomorrow morning? FMU?

 

[AmberR]

Sunny- that line is looking fab! When is AF due for you? Excited to see your digital tomorrow. What a great way to share with your parents! I think that is so awesome that both your parents get together for dinner

Dream- glad thinks are going well for you. Hope you get a temp spike tomorrow!

 

[CTgirl]

Sunny!!!!!!!! Wow this was such great news to sign into this morning. Sorry I've been awol again. That's definitely positive. I understand you not wanting to get your hopes up but mine was lighter than yours and it stuck. Let us know about the blood tests!

Steph, good luck for Monday (I think it was Monday?)

Sorry you're feeling down Dream.

TB, I get not wanting to monitor. I'm glad all the research has made you feel a bit calmer though.

Cowgirl, let us know what the clinic says

 

[SunnyBe]

Your support means the world to me! I got a negative on the digital today, twice I don't know what to think as the FRER is clearly still positive and looking better than yesterday, I think. They're supposed to be 95% accurate when taken 14 DPO.

 

[tbfromlv]

I don’t know sunny, I feel like you need to be a few days beyond 14 dpo. But CLEARLY the FRER is getting darker. I always figured (if I wasn’t do blood work) I would do a digital 16 dpo I’d give that a few days. But nothing to worry about!!

Steph any news?

Ct- how have you been feeling?

Dream looks like you got a temp rise! I think you got BD just fine!

Amber- how have you been feeling? Have you been secretly testing still?

 

[Dream143r]

Sunny - The FRER def looks darker to me. I wouldn't worry too much about the digi. From what I've seen they can be a little delayed. Your FRER line is looking pretty strong.

CT - Give us a mini update. How is your pregnancy journey been?

My cousin just did her gender scan this week for her baby (girl) she's having with 1 of 2 possible Tinder hookups. She doesn't know which it belongs to. SMH

Looks like I'm 1DPO today. I've also woke up with flu. I felt it coming along yesterday and tried to fight it with a Vitamin C rush but I failed. Full on stuffy nose, sneeze, cough and sore throat this morning. Yuck.

I'm going to try to hold out until 10DPO to start testing but I may give in at 8.

Amber - I hope your rainbow sprinkle is doing well in there.

 

[SunnyBe]

Thanks girls I sent DH out to get a bunch of tests this morning and said to find another digital. I just tried a Walmart digital and it says Pregnant! We're over the moon and can't wait to share the news with our parents later today

Dream, nice temp dip and rise!! I remember you told us when your cousin just found out she was pregnant. How does that happen Life is so unfair sometimes.

 

[CTgirl]

Wooohooooo Sunny!!! So incredibly excited for you!

Dream that's terrible. My friend's sister recently had a baby and also didn't know who the father was. It really is unfair.

 

[steph1607]

Sunny, I am just THRILLED for you! I just told my husband about ‘my internet friend I told you about who went to Prague’ and he sends his congratulations too! I hope you have the best day today and make your parents and in laws cry with happiness! So much love

 

[AmberR]

Yay sunny so very happy for you!!

Dream- hope you get crosshairs in the next couple days. Sorry you are sick!

CT- yes, please give us an update!

Not much going on for me. I haven't been temping or testing. I figure I might take a test again before my appointment but that's it! I've only been having slightly sore boobs and nausea that comes and goes. I'm thankful to not be super sick but it tends to worry me that I'm not having more pronounced symptoms.

 

[tbfromlv]

Sunny that’s awesome! I did the same hung as Steph, my DH also says congrats!

Dream that’s awful! Being sick is the worst! Sleep sleep and water lol load up girl!

Amber I don’t think you need to worry about that. I hear morning sickness typically comes 6 -8 weeks.

 

[steph1607]

Amber, please don’t worry (so much easier to say, of course!). I think it’s great that you’re not testing all the time, just try to enjoy it.

Dream, I hope you’re feeling better today. Sorry you’re having to deal with everything that’s going on with your cousin. Things seem so unfair sometimes

Sunny, still on cloud 9 I’m guessing!

TB, hope you see a nice big follie at your scan, and I hope you’re still feeling positive about things to come.

AFM, everyone please congratulate me on getting my period I managed a good long run yesterday morning so I like to think that I have brought this on myself! Providing it stays I will be able to phone tomorrow morning and cancel my appointment and book another one on for day 14, when I think they talk about dates for the FET. The only downside is that I will need to start taking estrogen tablets on day 3, and my body is already not letting go of my Christmas fat so I don’t think that will help the cause

 

[tbfromlv]

Well no surprise my follies didn’t grow or at least didn’t grow much. My lining grew and it’s great but on another note, we had our annual health risk assessment last week so just all your basic blood work and such. My TSH level came back first and it jumped up. It’s almost at a 4! Last year was 2.5 and 2 the year before and from my understanding docs like it to be 2 and under when TTC... so add that to the list. I have only done some reading on it and it doesn’t appear to be very good for me so I guess I’ll have to discuss that with the doctor. Anyone have any experience with that?

Steph yay on your period!! Lol so strange saying that

 

[SunnyBe]

Tb, did they check your T3 and T4? Curious to hear what your doctor says. I don't know that much about it but know that it can be easily managed with meds, so hopefully it's not gonna be too big of an issue.

When is your next scan? Or did they already give you a date for the trigger?

Steph, congratulations getting AF I'm so glad your body seems to have listened to you after all, right before being threatened with another visit to the doctor! Will the FET be ~ day 18 of this cycle or the next? So excited for you!

Amber, I (now) completely understand you not wanting to test. I'm starting to feel the same way. You're not gonna change the outcome so what's the point in stressing out every step of the way. I wanted to ask my doctor for serial hCG blood draws, to see if it was doubling properly, but it's making me nervous even thinking about it. I don't know. Feels like all that stress isn't all that helpful either.

Dream, how are you feeling? Doing any better?

Ct, I agree, we need a pregnancy update!

To all of you, thank you so much for your support. I really can't express how much it warms my heart reading your messages. It felt so great announcing it to our parents yesterday and I wish that all of you (who haven't yet) will experience that very soon. Even if this one doesn't take, the moment was just so special and worth it.

Oh I saw an interesting IVF documentary/series the other day. There were 4 episodes following patients undergoing IVF in Northern Ireland. It did a great job explaining the whole process. One of the episodes followed this lady who donated her eggs and it reminded me of you Steph. She had to write a Goodwill message etc. It made me wonder if you get to, and more importantly, want to find out if the lady you donated to got pregnant last month.

 

[steph1607]

TB, what exactly is the TSH all about and why do doctors like it to be under 2 for TTC? I'm not at all familiar with it. Sorry, must feel like yet another kick in the teeth.

Aww Sunny, I bet the grandparents to be are so happy. What's next in terms of appointments and things for you? Have you told Prague yet or will you wait a bit?

Haha I was thrilled, which I'm sure is unusual on a TTC forum! I start the Progynova and aspirin tomorrow and go for a lining check on Thursday 1st and to get my progesterone sorted. Not sure exactly what date the FET will be yet, but will find out next Thursday when they plan to start the thawing process.