TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[tbfromlv]

Hang in there Dream. You’re not out. And worst case, you have a new plan for next cycle!

 

[SunnyBe]

I'm so glad you got everything moved up Dream!! Sorry for those ugly BFN's.

Testing out the trigger shot definitely makes sense. Don't really have any other tips. Just that you keep in mind that success rates are still not that great with IUI's, and it really depends on the number of motile sperm your DH has. I love this website as it lists the whole process and the success rates: https://www.advancedfertility.com/iui-success-rates.htm. They also say that first time IUI success rates are higher than additional attempts. I like the fact that if you have an unknown CM problem, IUI's are able to circumvent the whole cervix altogether and get the stuff right into your uterine cavity. I feel cautiously optimistic about your chances

 

[Dream143r]

Thanks Sunny. That was a good read. Happy 9 weeks to you and your tater tot!

CD31 and 14DPO. Temp is dropping. Happy to see that for the first time ever. It doesn't feel like AF is coming today though, so I think she may be right on time tomorrow. DH is doing his repeat SA today, and we're praying for better results than last time. FX

 

[SunnyBe]

Thank you Dream! I was looking forward all weekend to logging in this morning to see what my ticker would show

Sorry for your temp drop, but you have every reason to be excited for your upcoming cycle! When will you get the SA results back?

Hi to everyone else!!

 

[SarahTTC3]

Good morning everyone!

Dream- I hope all goes well with DH today and you can get some answer soon.

Sunny- Glad to see everything is going okay with you. I love seeing your ticker on there!

Amber- Sending prayers and good thoughts your way!

Everyone else- Hope everything is going okay. Been trying to get caught up on the post.

AFM- I have been MIA for a little while. Got a little upset about not having a period at all last month. Think it was from the Cryotherapy. Then Hubby and I started doing the keto diet to help drop some pounds. So far down 12 pounds in 2 weeks. Saturday I had a big surprise, PERIOD finally showed up. So I finally get to test this month. We are still trying but kind of going with if it happens, it happens. Not trying to stress to much. Happy Monday everyone!

 

[tbfromlv]

Love the tater tots just about a week before you go in, right?

Dream- isn’t that funny that once in a while you have those cycles that you’re excited to start?! I’ll be the same with this one!

Sarah- welcome back! Glad to hear you finally started. We are also doing keto-ish. I’ve never been a big fan but my body had hit this plateau and even though I’ve always eaten healthy/balanced and I work out/lift heavy weights daily, I’ve started seeing no progress and actually began putting more weight on when nothing else changed (I’m SURE hormones had a role here) so one of our trainer friends suggested we shake it up to see if my body will wake back up so to speak. 12lbs is pretty impressive! I know they said at first the drop is a bit more because of a lot of water weight but that’s great!

Afm- I had my meds shipped to work so they wouldn’t be sitting out on my porch and low and behold they tried to deliver on a Saturday- obviously no one is at school on a Saturday so hopefully I’ll have them in my hands today! I’m excited we are getting so close.

 

[SunnyBe]

Sarah, that's quite a bit of weight that you've lost in such a short period of time! How much are you planning on losing? Glad AF showed up and you can finally get started

Tb, I had to (personally?) sign for my package. Getting very close now

Still 2 full weeks until my 11-week scan. Feels like forever!

 

[tbfromlv]

Sunny if I have to personally sign the secretary will have to come cover for my class oh well, they know it’s coming!

 

[SarahTTC3]

TB- I really love the keto diet. Our oldest kid is doing it as well but the 10 year old still gets lots of carbs since he is a skinny kid. I hope your meds arrive today!

Sunny- I know the wait is miserable. Hopefully the time will pass quickly. I am looking to lose about 40 lbs and I would be pretty happy with that. DH and I have put on quite a bit of pounds in our happy stage of being married for 2 years. He's 6'4 and I'm 6'0 so we can carry it a little better, I just don't like the number on the scale.

 

[Dream143r]

TB - so are you on BCP right now? Did you get your meds yesterday?

SarahTTC3 - Glad you're about to get a fresh start on a new cycle. They weight loss is AMAZING! Keep it up. Awesome that DH is clean eating with you as well, I'm sure that helps.

Sunny - I want to say that 11 week scan is right around the corner. But we all know how long 2 weeks can feel like. I'm just so happy your tot is snuggled in.

CD1
LOL Never have I been so excited for CD1. I just called to report my CD1 to my fertility clinic and set up my baseline ultrasound and bloodwork for CD3, so Thursday morning. DH will likely come to this first one with me just because.

TMI - I take my temp while on the toilet taking my morning wee. So when I saw the plummet I was happy cause I knew AF would be right on time and arriving at some point today. Then when I got up to wipe, there she was. I was literally dancing in the bathroom with my pants down. heehee

 

[SarahTTC3]

Dream I am so glad she is here and you are happy about it!!! Makes for a great day!

 

[tbfromlv]

Yes I’m on BCP now. I will be on it for a total of 14 days so I hope that I still get some kind of AF afterward so that I can start my stims! I have been checking my temp while on it and it’s way up like it would be half way through the tww so I feel good about her coming when I need her to. And yes got my meds yesterday! That also makes me feel better and soo ready to start this next step!

So exciting about starting this monitored cycle. It’s nice to be able to check things out as they are going through the process. Keep us posted!

 

[AmberR]

Dream- excited for you to move onto your IUI cycle!

Tb- not much longer until you will be in Prague, right?

Sunny- how are you feeling?

Sarah- glad AF finally showed up for you!

I'm feeling little kicks and movement everyday so that had been lovely. Our gender reveal party will be this weekend so it will be nice to finally announce! Otherwise just waiting for our scan and appt on the 17th.

 

[SunnyBe]

Sarah, wow!! Very impressive!

Dream, you must be very excited about your baseline appointment tomorrow. Will you have any other appointments? Or just one more before the trigger?

Tb, yay! Glad the meds arrived safely. Do you feel ready yet?

Amber, ahhh that's so adorable. I'm sure the reveal is going to be awesome, Mother's Day weekend and all! How many people will be there?

AFM, I keep going back and forth if I want to switch OBGYN's or not. I think I'll call around to ask when other clinics generally do their ultrasounds. My only other scan (after the quick one in 2 weeks) will be between 24-28 weeks. Way too late if you ask me.

 

[Dream143r]

Amber – oh the kicks and movements must be so nice to feel. Melts my heart, I love it.

Sunny – For sure worth calling around to see what other clinics do. From 11 weeks to 24 is actual torture, doesn’t seem right. I’m pretty sure you’ve told us before that we’ve got to me our own advocates and take matters into our own hands

After tomorrow’s baseline they will let me know when next I have to come in. My doctor told me it will be between 5-7 appointments before the trigger and iui.

 

[AmberR]

Sunny- I would definitely call around and see what options you have. That is a long time to wait! I've heard of some doing the anatomy scan as early as 18 weeks, but I think around 20 weeks is standard.

 

[SarahTTC3]

Sunny- My friend just had the anatomy scan done and she is at 18 weeks. She found out a few weeks ago what she is having. They also told her they would only do scan at certain dates. I know when I had my son 10 years ago, our insurance would only cover so many ultrasounds. I think 3. I do know there are people that have ultrasounds machines and you can pay them $75 to have the 3D and 4D done. Usually the MD can suggest people. I would def look into switching if you aren't completely happy there. It makes all the difference in the world to have a doctor that you love. I didn't want to get pregnant when my insurance wasn't accepted at my OBGYN. Thankfully I switched and I can go to him again. Good Luck with everything.

 

[SunnyBe]

Thanks ladies! I called around to some of the other practices and they're all around that 20-week mark for the anatomy scan. They also do an ultrasound at 11-13 weeks to check for some of the most common anomalies and measure the nuchal translucency. If I can't convince my OB to move the second scan up to ~20 weeks and to measure the NT at the next visit, I'll switch. It sucks because she's such a nice lady and I feel really comfortable with her. But her hands-off approach might be a bit too "extreme" for me.

Dream, wow!! That many appointments? Awesome!

 

[tbfromlv]

Great job Sarah!

Dream- wow that’s a lot! I had three before trigger and that was supposedly one more than usual. Lol but that will be nice to see it all in action.

Sunny- good job calling around. We all know now the importance of being your own advocate. 24-28 weeks seems awfully late!

Afm yes I am so ready to start this!! I’m excited and eager. I just pray AF comes on time lol

 

[Dream143r]

First appointment done. 1 step closer.

We're going to the Bahamas! I neeeeeed a vacation,the beach is literally calling my name. We're booked for the end of June to celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary.