TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[steph1607]

Haha occasionally I wake up in the middle of the night and realise the bed is empty when he should be home by now, but I seem to be able to go back to sleep surprisingly quickly...!

Ah, that's lovely that your family have been so supportive, and perfect that they know not to ask for updates without you wanting them to.

I guess we've done kind of the opposite of what you've done. Our families have known pretty much as long as we have that we have fertility problems and then we told them in July when we found out that IVF was pretty much our only option. Since then, they have asked a couple of times what our next plans are, but each time I just sort of brushed it off and they stopped asking. We will tell them that we've done the IVF whether it works or whether it doesn't, but we decided against telling them because they would be too emotionally invested in it. Whereas we figured although our friends obviously want it all to work out for us, they will be able to provide support if we need it, but without us feeling the pressure of them knowing. I don't know if that all makes sense, I'm a bit rambly today. Our close friends know, and some of my colleagues know (because they are lovely and it also makes it easier when trying to go for appointments).

I do worry that our families might feel a little put out when they realise that we have done it without them knowing. But they will understand that I just can't handle the pressure or the constant questions. Plus, we also wanted the opportunity to get to do the whole "ta-da, guess what news we have" thing.

 

[SunnyBe]

That makes a lot of sense Steph. I'm sure they'll completely understand and the fact that you'll be able to surprise them with the announcement would definitely make up for not telling them

 

[Dream143r]

Amber - Dropping the temping and OPKs are just as you said, part of the destressing. She wants me to take a reset cycle. We're still trying of course but a just go with the flow to recharge the energy. It's the perfect cycle for it too because I've actually got plenty of other things on my mind right now. Since this is your first cycle back though maybe it would be good for you to track. Who know's if you will O at your "usual" time right?

 

[Jillan12]

Hey I've been ttc for 3 years and I just started temping this cycle but was able to start till a couple days before o. Today is 6 dpo for me and I had a big temp drop what would cause that?

 

[Dream143r]

Hi Jillian - did you temp at the same time as previous days? Did you have a restless night?

 

[Jillan12]

Yes I check at the same time everyday an no I slept extremely well last night.

 

[tbfromlv]

Jillian- could be an implantation dip. Or sometimes you have a wonky temp that day! Just see what tomorrow brings.

 

[Jillan12]

Thank you for responding! I'm just trying to not get my hopes up, I have done that for too long...it went back up today so I guess we will see if it stays up or not!

 

[steph1607]

Ultrasound was good so I was given the go ahead to start stims. I assumed I would do the first one at the clinic, but nope, I was let loose at home just done my first one and I started laughing! Strange reaction but between than crying I guess!

 

[tbfromlv]

Steph- yay!! That’s great! So exciting. And you’re too funny, I guess if you can avoid crying and get a laugh out of it, that is a good thing. Did your hubby do it for you?

 

[steph1607]

I'm guessing it was a weird nervous/manic laughter! No, he does shift work so wouldn't be in at the same time every day to be able to do it so I did it myself. These ones are fine because they're in my stomach, but I'm worried about any intramuscular ones I'll have to do if he's working. But I will cross that bridge when I come to it. Not feeling anything different as of yet. Already eagerly awaiting Tuesday to see if there are any developments.

How are you doing TB?

 

[Dream143r]

Oh Steph this is very exciting stuff. You're a champ for doing the shots yourself!

 

[tbfromlv]

Ooh yeah I might be nervous too- but it’s all worth it!

I’m doing alright. I’m thinking of starting the provera this week, because you take it for 7 days then af is supposed to come 2-10 days after your last pill. I’m just anxious to know what’s going on and if I can continue TTC soon or not.

 

[SunnyBe]

Hi girls. Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Dream, how is not temping treating you? Feeling more relaxed already?

Tb, are you afraid you'll have a very long cycle if you don't start Provera? There's still a shot to get pregnant right? Even with the cyst? I completely get feeling anxious and impatient though (basically my middle name lol).

Steph, yay!! Congrats on doing the shots yourself! Are you on Gonal-F by any chance? I will be and the pen looks kinda less intimidating than some of the other injections I've seen people use. So your next ultrasound will be tomorrow? Can't wait to find out how many follies are growing! I'm not sure about going to a party so soon after ER, from what I've read many don't really feel up to it.

AFM, just had my pre-treatment scan (about a week before AF is due) and the tech seemed happy. Hope the radiologist agrees lol. I did my previous one (the one I paid > $400 for) at my OBGYN's but decided on a private imaging center this time. Cost-wise a lot better, paid just $120 They'll scan the results to my regular OBGYN who'll hopefully upload it to my patient portal tomorrow.

Oh and DH and I also started our blog It's still pretty empty but we plan on writing regularly. I'm letting y'all know to keep myself accountable lol. I'll keep an IVF diary where I post about all important IVF stuff that has happened/will be happening and we also talk about infertility in general. The other part of our site will be about personal finances, something DH and I are really into as well (but probably less interesting for you guys haha). So here you go: https://frugalcrib.com/

 

[tbfromlv]

There’s a chance that I won’t have a crazy long cycle but I’d rather not just sit around and wait for weeks. Also, I don’t think it will stop me from getting pregnant, unless it and any other endometriosis start messing with my tubes or anatomy it could. It will stop me from ovulating on my left side of the cyst is big enough or in the right spot. So frustrating. I just need some good news!

I’m excited to read your blog sunny!

 

[steph1607]

Yay for the journal Sunny, definitely going to be following along!

Not long to go for you now, feeling excited about your trip?

I'm on a drug called Ovaleap, but from what I've read, it is the equivalent of Gonal-F. I had my ultrasound this morning, as predicted I am growing quite a crazy amount of follicles, even on this lowest possible dose. I was doing some exercise this morning and could definitely feel some heaviness. The nurse said I will probably start feeling it a lot more very soon. They've started me on my second injection today which is Cetrotide, to stop my hormones kicking in and releasing any eggs. I have to do that one first thing and carry on with the Ovaleap in the evenings. The Cetrotide is a little stingy but manageable. The only real side effect so far other than that heaviness is that I am feeling very tired all the time. All in all though, things are looking good. I go back on Friday afternoon for my next ultrasound.

 

[SunnyBe]

Thanks for following girls

Tb, yeah that makes sense. When is your next follow-up? Will your DH do the SA?
Rooting for some good news!

Steph, ah I hadn't heard of Ovaleap before but it seems to be exactly the same as Gonal-F, just a different manufacturer. The Cetrotide injections do look pretty intimidating and involve some mixing right? I'll also start those about a week after starting Gonal-F. So happy to hear that you're feeling pretty okay so far!

AFM, got the doctors report and everything looks great! Just forwarded the results to the clinic in Prague and it looks like I'll be all set to start next week. Can't believe it, so close

 

[steph1607]

Ah Sunny, I've read every single word of your different posts so far - love it!

Yep, I have to turn into a chemist every morning now to do my mixing! The nurse mixed it this morning to show me how and then I just administered it. Comes with good instructions though so it will all be fine when I forget how to do it tomorrow morning.

Ahhhh, can't believe it's kicking off next week! Have you booked flights yet?

 

[Dream143r]

Yes - not temping is relaxing me more than I expected. I honestly didn't think it was stressing me but it's actually a nice break. Normally I would be starting OPKs around Saturday. We will see how I feel about not doing those. I hope the same as the temping.

My first acupuncture appointment is tomorrow with my ND. I'm pretty excited about that. I've been taking CoQ10 and Ribes Nigrum that she said. DH is also taking CoQ10 and Selenium by her unofficial recommendation.

We will only be BD every other day this cycle as she suggested, which we've never really tried before. So a lot of new things this cycle we will see. I'm hopeful but not expecting magic. Most of what I read say the changes we're making take 2-3 cycles to prove effective.

Yay for blogging Sunny. I'm happy we get to follow you on this journey. Love the name too!

Steph the mixing sounds like "fun".

 

[AmberR]

Wow so many exciting things are happening in this group!
Sunny- love the blog!
Dream- interested to hear how your acupuncture session goes!
I'm just waiting to see if I have a normal cycle. O should be around CD 16. Going to try to be consistent about temps starting today but that might go out the window. I really don't like temping haha!