TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[AmberR]

Wow it's a small world Tb! Almost 8 weeks already! I know what you mean about being anxious to finally have some reassurance. And hopefully you won't have to do the injections anymore.

Happy 18 weeks Sunny!

 

[SunnyBe]

I'm rooting for you guys Steph, go beat those Croatians I randomly predicted Belgium to win the world cup more than a year ago, didn't make any sense at the time (and still doesn't make that much sense now lol) but I wouldn't mind seeing an England-Belgium finale!

Sarah, has AF showed yet?

Dream, Letrozole > Clomid! I'd be really happy about that Fewer side effects, far less likely to release more than 1 egg. Good luck this cycle!!

Amber, haha wouldn't it be funny if we all showed up at your baby shower

Tb, congrats on making it to peanut M&M stage Yum. Won't be long now.

 

[SarahTTC3]

Good Morning everyone! Af showed up yesterday. Spent most of they day laying on the couch sleeping and doing laundry. Didn't help that I may have had a little to much to drink on Saturday night. Hubby was real supportive in my disappointment. Hopefully this month will be better. Happy Monday everyone!

 

[Dream143r]

Aww Sarah sorry. If there's anyone who understands your disappointment its us.

Any special plans for this upcoming cycle?

 

[SarahTTC3]

I know y'all understand. That is why I love this group so much. I am so thankful to have each of you to bounce things off of.

I kind of want to try doing the OPK's this month. I haven't really given it a shot since I bought them. They add a little pressure and disappointment that I wasn't really prepared for. So, since I started 7/8 when would I start testing? When do I start temping? I feel lost with all the stuff.

 

[steph1607]

OMG if you all go to Amber's baby shower I'm going to be so jealous! And amber, how amazing - what kind of nursing do you do?? I do voluntary work as a nursing assistant in a hospice on weekends so at the moment my interest lies in palliative care/oncology, but I'm well aware I'll be exposed to many new things during my training.

Haha Sunny, are you a big football fan or something? How funny to be making predictions a year ago! Football fever, a heat wave and a ridiculous TV show called LOve Island (you have it?) have sent this country completely barmy. Never known anything like it. I am ridiculously excited for Wednesday night. Croatia are going down! and England-Belgium final worries me because Belgium beat us in the group stages, so I feel like it might mess with our heads a bit. Belgium and France have some great world class players though, so neither will be a walk in the park.

Oh Dream, your posts always make me laugh, even if it's unintentional. Horse pills I'm really happy to hear you're not taking Clomid. I played it down in my previous post but that stuff really ****** with my mind. ROOTING for you.

So in other news, I sent an email to my fertility clinic this morning just asking how I would go about finding out about my egg recipient, if I wanted to... the nurse shoots straight back with

"Hi Stephanie,

Thank you for your email.

Your Recipient has an ongoing pregnancy and the baby is due in August.

We usually call them after six weeks of their due date if we haven’t heard for the delivery details."

I don't think I really feel anything at all, is that weird?

 

[Dream143r]

Sarah - for OPK, I usually O around CD16-17 so I start taking OPKs around CD11 or 12. If you're not sure when you O maybe CD10 is a good place to start. Temping - I like to take a break sometimes during AF then start temping once AF has ended. To see your full trends & patterns you really should just temp everyday.

steph - I don't think it's weird that you may be a little bit numb to hearing that news. There certainly can't be any right or wrong way to feel about it. I think it's amazing and you're an everyday hero for being willing to share that gift.

 

[tbfromlv]

Steph- I’m totally rooting for England. Anytime the US is not in it, I root for our neighbors first then England! I grew up playing the sport from 5-25 so I completely enjoy this time! I think it’s pretty amazing that you were able to give that gift to another couple (and on the first try apparently!) I don’t think it’s strange that you are numb to it. You guys talked about it and had the counseling and I feel like you were mentally prepared through the process.

Dream keep us posted! I think I still had some hot flashes either at the end or for a few days after taking the letrozole but it wasn’t crazy. But like we all said- much better than Clomid!

Sarah- we do have a pretty great group here! I agree with dream on the opks and temping. Just also remember to temp before getting out of bed and at the same time every day.

Afm- trying to patiently wait for Thursday. I have been feeling ok about it but have moments where I’m anxious about it lol my little peanut m&m is making me tired and just an overall feeling of unwell. The tiredness is frustrating because it’s been harder this last week to get to the gym or get through a workout. Or if o have the energy, the working out makes me feel queasy. Gonna keep pushin though!

 

[Dream143r]

We've got an M&M, a frappucino and half a cheesecake. Let's have a party! Yum!

It's CD6, day 4 of 5 on letrozole and I can't say that I'm feeling any symptoms from it, which is great. Is it weird that I'm kinda rooting for 2 follies? I'm reading everywhere that says I may still only get 1 mature follicle but the quality should be improved. I'm totally being greedy now, I feel like I've waiting long enough lol. I'm secretly praying for 2.

 

[tbfromlv]

Good to hear Dream. And I don’t think it’s greedy at all lol! I’m still holding on to hope that my second little one stuck too and they just couldn’t see it so early on the abdominal ultrasound before TTC or even in the beginning I was like no thanks to the thought of twins. Now I’m here like PLEASE. Lol I’ll be rooting for 2 follies for ya too! When will your first scan be?

 

[Dream143r]

They asked me to come back Friday (CD9) but Fridays are the one day I really need to be at work early at 6am. So I'm going to go on Saturday.

 

[AmberR]

Dream- fingers crossed for 2 eggs!

Tb- wouldn't that just be lovely to see both those babies growing away at your next ultrasound. I was just reading about someone who they only saw a single embryo at the first ultrasound and then found twins later, how amazing!

Steph- I work in a hospital in intermediate care, so a step down from ICU. It's a challenging but very rewarding career- even though there are days that test my patience and emotional strength.

I have another ultrasound on Thursday as well. I've been seriously spoiled by getting to see him every month! Even though I don't think it's really necessary, it has been nice! And I'm now having midwife appointments every 2 weeks. Time is just flying by for me!! Baby is still breech but he's been more active lately so I'm hoping he will flip head down soon!

 

[steph1607]

Thanks girls. It's a couple of days since I heard now and I definitely feel fine about it. I told my husband and he said "I definitely don't feel anything negative about it" so all is good. Weird to think that next month there will be a baby out there that shares my DNA though.

Amber, nutella is my favourite thing ever! I can't believe you are so close now. Have you and your husband decided on a definite name yet?

Fingers crossed for Saturday, Dream.

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT - COME ON ENGLAND!!!

 

[Dream143r]

Ohh lots of action on Thursday then.

Happy 31 weeks Amber!

A old coworker but very good friend of mine that I rarely see but I talk to everyday just found out she's pregnant. 1 month off the pill. Mixed emotions obviously happy for her but such a bummer as to how unfair the whole process is. No point to dwell though, I just have to be patient and wait for my blessing to come.

 

[SunnyBe]

Dream, glad to hear the pills are treating you nicely Hope you get a strong eggo out of it! It's got to be just a matter of time before it works. The frustrating part is that you just don't know WHEN. I often thought that if only I knew when it would happen, I'd be okay waiting. I'd pick "you'll be pregnant in exactly 12 months" over the uncertainty.

Steph, oh wow it worked on their first try! Hope that means that your frosties are of perfect quality for whenever the timing is right. Go England!!!

Amber, I bet the extra scans are awesome! The midwife appointments will probably feel like a bit overkill, especially if you start getting them weekly in a few weeks, right? I kinda feel that way with the monthly visits where all they do is take my weight, bp, and quickly listen to the heartbeat. I really don't like my midwife, so maybe that has something to do with it as well.

Tb, what time is your ultrasound tomorrow?

 

[tbfromlv]

Dream- that is tough. I know that feeling. But your time Will Come and you seem to at least have that in your mind!

Sunny- my appointment is 2:00 central time. I wish it could be earlier but I think I’ll at least be able to sleep knowing it isn’t first thing in the am lol

 

[SunnyBe]

Right, keep saying that to yourself Tb... Like you'll have a chance of a good nights sleep with something so exciting coming up!

 

[Dream143r]

Bahahaha, no way TB is sleeping tonight.

 

[tbfromlv]

thanks ladies lol

 

[SarahTTC3]

Thinking of you today, TB!!!!! Can't wait to hear you it goes!!!

Got a txt from my obgyn my follow up appointment is the 18th @ 2. So hopefully things are all clear and I won't have to go through anything else and we can continue to try. Praying this is my month. I have reasons for wanting this month. My sister was born April 4th. If I get pregnant this month I hope I can have a baby around her birthday. She passed away after 4 months. I would love to have a girl and carry on her name. Wishful thinking on my part... My mom would just happy to see my have another baby no matter when it happens. Today is my Friday, I am off tomorrow to take our oldest for senior pictures and get my haircut. Looking forward to my 3 day weekend.