TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[tbfromlv]

Dream- that’s nice you are having a relaxing tww. Not too long until testing! So much different this cycle, I’m real excited for you!

Danielle- Welcome and good luck!

Sunny- happy 20 weeks! Also, what is your opinion on the NT scan. My doctor didn’t say anything about it, just the NIPT. Should I request it?

 

[AmberR]

Welcome Danielle!

Dream- so glad for a relaxing TWW for you!

Happy 20 weeks Sunny!

Happy 10 weeks Tb!

 

[SunnyBe]

Hi Danielle, hope you'll be one of the lucky ones who gets pregnant almost right away!

Dream, that's a great way of looking at it! Friday can go either way.

Tb, I didn't get one because we were doing NIPT. Actually, I think it's just an excuse because I don't think they do an NT scan on anyone, from what I've heard. I was 11 weeks when I had my first scan, and even though my OB didn't want to specifically measure the nuchal translucency, just from looking at the screen, I was able to tell that it looked normal (ie. no major enlargements).

Do you think you'll get an ultrasound at your next appointment?

If not, I wouldn't worry about it. The NIPT is very accurate for a lot of the chromosomal abnormalities, especially Down's (which is what they're usually afraid of when they find a high NT). You'll probably get a blood test (around 15-16 weeks) to measure the level of α-Fetoprotein (AFP), which is a soft marker for spina bifida. So all the things the NT scan checks for are sort of taken care of.

Amber, I'm always looking forward to seeing what the next (ticker) craving is, yours will be up tomorrow

 

[Dream143r]

It's Tuesday, that's basically Friday right?! lol My routine in the morning is to get out of bed and pee pretty much the second I wake up so I don't have enough time to think about testing or not. Then once FMU is gone it's like oh well gotta wait another day now.

7DPO&IUI, 8 DPT - Getting closer. Nothing feels different or special about this cycle. Which is kind of a relief. I'm still watching my symptoms but not going crazy on them. I've been gassy and bloated but that's about it. no sore BBs just yet. I've got some back pain but its unrelated to pregnancy for sure because it's been going on since last cycle. I must have injured myself somehow.

Also looking forward to your 33 week sizer Amber.

Is steph living her best life on vacation right now? #jealous.

 

[steph1607]

Hahaha Dream I wish!!! Been home for three weeks.

 

[Dream143r]

Bahahahahaha - hadn't heard from you in a while, thought maybe you said forget the world and went back!

School starts soon?!

 

[SarahTTC3]

Welcome Danielle! Good luck to you!

Dream- the wait is the worst. Good for you for staying strong.

Tested yesterday when I got home. This looks very good. My question is... we dtd Sunday night but skipped last night cause the DH got home late. Are we still in the window if we try tonight?

 

[Dream143r]

Sarah - Yes, absolutely. DTD tonight.

 

[Dream143r]

Well CD21 for me 8DPO/IUI and 9DPT. I cheated and tested before I said I would. Last night on a 5 hour hold. I was really just seeing where my trigger was at, 7DPO is too early to test for pregnancy if you ask me. Yes, still faint lines on 2 different brands of ICs. I'm growing impatient now, I'm at the point where I just want to know.

Amber - Happy Loaf of Bread week!

 

[SunnyBe]

Sarah, absolutely positive! You'll probably ovulate today or tomorrow (24-48 hours after your LH surge). Fx!

Dream, 9 DPT? Were you triggered with the same dose as last time? Hmm!! Edit: go check out post 68 of your diary... just saying!

 

[Dream143r]

Heehee, Sunny I love you for checking that. Test was yesterday, so it was taken at 8DPT, but still - I hear ya!

 

[SunnyBe]

Ahhh I missed the "last night" part! But still...! It is very early, but totally possible.

 

[tbfromlv]

Sunny- thanks I was kind of panicking lol. Also did you tell them you wanted the gender results or were they just given? From my understanding my next one will
Not be an ultrasound.. not until I think 20 weeks.

Sarah that’s a good one! Hope you got some good BD last night and I’d do today and tomorrow for good measure!

Dream- I’m with sunny on this..if we want to compare last cycle to this cycle...hmmm! FXd! You might as well test every day now since you caved... just sayin! Lol

 

[Dream143r]

"Dream- I’m with sunny on this..if we want to compare last cycle to this cycle...hmmm! FXd! You might as well test every day now since you caved... just sayin! Lol"

LOL I've sadly already come to that conclusion - I just didn't want to say it out loud. bahhahaha

 

[SunnyBe]

Hahaha I love that we're all on the same page. Go test!

Tb, I think they always test it but you can ask your doctor not to tell you (or cross out that part in case you don't want to know. So I think you should be all set. Oh and because you're just as impatient as I am lol... I called the lab/manufacturer of the test directly (after about a week?) to see if my results were in yet. They were, they just hadn't sent it to my doctor yet. Don't know how long I would have had to wait if I didn't call and ask them to send it over right away. Maybe a day, maybe a week, who knows lol.

 

[AmberR]

Sarah- that's an awesome +, definitely DTD tonight!

Dream- After seeing that you tested last night I was going to say might as well test from here on out but I see you have also come to that conclusion!! Haha

I have to say that I am a little disappointed about the loaf of sliced bread. I thought it would be something more exciting! BUT I can't even believe I am 33 weeks!

 

[SarahTTC3]

Dream- I am on the same page as everyone else.

I tested last night and for got to take picture. It was a little lighter than the other day. We DTD Sunday night and last night. I kept my legs bent up for just a little while. Honestly I am just happy to see positive OPKS. I haven't noticed any CM today so far. How will I know what day is my O day? I am hoping the 2 times we DTD got us there. Hubby works late tonight so I know it won't happen again.

 

[SunnyBe]

Amber, haha yeah that is a bit disappointing Happy 33 weeks though!

Sarah, you can't be sure when/if you ovulate (some people get surges but don't ovulate, or get multiple surges before ovulating) unless you take your temperature or have another way of measuring your progesterone levels (blood test). It's usually 1-2 days after you notice the surge.

If your DH's sperm is normal, it can survive 2 or so days, especially with good CM. There are even report of sperm living up to 5 days under the right circumstances (although the median seems to be around 2 days).

 

[SarahTTC3]

So you think my surge was the test the was darker than the OPK line?

 

[SunnyBe]

Yup. For most of us here ovulation is often ~2 days after the surge. So that means you'll probably ovulate today (give or take lol).