TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[tbfromlv]

Temp went up this morning.. I caved and tested because I picked up FRER last night lol I can see a vvvfl and tweaked to death I can see it on my phone, but I won’t bother trying to post it. FXd it gets darker this week!

 

[AmberR]

So excited for you tb!

 

[SunnyBe]

Tb, all of that sounds very promising! I can't help but feel optimistic Hope you'll have a beautiful line to show us tomorrow morning!!

Amber, sorry FF took your crosshairs Maybe you can ask your doctor to get your progesterone levels checked in a few days to check if you ovulated yet?

Dream, haha yeah not knowing might be just as stressful as temping/OPK's. Your cycles have been very regular though so I'm sure things are going alright. Good luck with the baby shower prep

Steph, omg tomorrow is retrieval day!!! How are you feeling? Did the level of "uncomfortableness" increase after the trigger shot? Sorry you have to do the progesterone injections, I heard they can be pretty uncomfortable. I'm keeping everything crossed for a fresh transfer!

AFM, we're in Prague Arrived this afternoon and already walked a couple of hours so far. It really is a beautiful city! I'll have my first scan at the clinic tomorrow, really hope they'll be able to see a couple follicles growing in there. I always ovulate late so it'll be interesting to see how my body responds to all the hormones.

 

[Dream143r]

TB - I'm soooooooo thinking this is it for you!!!

Sunny - Glad you guys are in safe!

 

[tbfromlv]

Thanks ladies. I hope this is it! I feel pretty good about it! FX'd oh AND the spotting stopped. Only lasted less than 2 days.

Sunny- Glad you guys got there safe- I can't wait to hear about your scan tomorrow!

Amber- I agree with Sunny- see if you can get your levels checked. I can't see your old charts, but where are your post-o temps usually?

Dream Have you tried to temp like just one day to see if it is your normal post-o temps? haha

 

[steph1607]

Oh TB, everything is crossed for you! (Even my legs right now as I need a wee but can't bring myself to get out of bed.)

Sunny, glad to hear you're safe and sound in beautiful Prague. It is freezing here, so goodness knows what Prague feels like to you two sun dwellers! How cold does Florida ever get out of interest? Hope your first scan shows loads of promise.

It's 4am and I am wide awake. For the past week or so I have been waking up with so much stomach pain which is really annoying. And of course today I have thrown nerves into the mix too. Nothing seems to have got worse since the trigger though. That in itself was almost a nightmare. I went on a night out with my track buddies on Saturday so took my trigger injection with me to shoot up in the bathroom like an addict. I had familiarised myself with the pen at home but just re read through the instructions before giving it to make sure. However, the bloody instructions didn't quite tally up with the pen itself and I just started panicking! Anyway, it all worked out in the end and I gave it at 21:44 rather than 21:40 so not the end of the world. The nurse told me to eat and drink to my hearts content yesterday so hubby and I went to a Christmas market and then for a huuuuge burger. But you know what happens, you eat a lot one day and the next you feel more hungry than normal, but now I'm not allowed to eat or drink anything until after the anaesthetic! I think I'm going to venture on to the sofa now as my constant tapping is annoying hubby

I will update today or tomorrow

 

[SunnyBe]

Hahaha Steph I can only imagine what it must be like to sneak out to the bathrooms in a bar to shoot up on hCG!!!! Best of luck today and I hope you'll feel much better after the retrieval.

And yes, it's coldddd over here. It's fine though, we've lived in places that get much colder than this, it just takes a bit of time getting used to it. There aren't a lot of days where the temperature doesn't reach at least 20 degrees Celsius in winter where we live in FL. It never freezes. Just a few more weeks

 

[tbfromlv]

First of all Steph, I lol’d to your bathroom shooting up comment! I bet that was rather interesting! I have everything crossed for you too! I hope things go well!! I’m sure you’ll Need to rest but keep us posted when you can!

AFM- line is darker. Definitely there. Still faint, which is fine I’m 10dpo today. But now I can say I see it for sure! Ahhhh

 

[Bloblo]

Hi ladies, i know i am late to the party... But would like to join your buddy group
Will take me a few days to catch up on all, but would really be great to be part of such a great supportive group...

I feel like I have been ttc forever, and i am recently having a really difficult time with my moods. I really swing between super hopeful, thinking that i will conceive soon; and super hopeless, thinking that it will never happen. So any support will be much appreciated - my poor dh is reaching the end of his patience

 

[SunnyBe]

Omg Tb that's amazing Please post some pictures! Dare I say Congrats yet?

Welcome bloblo! So sorry for everything you've been through. I really hope it won't be long now.

 

[tbfromlv]

Welcome Blo! Not to brag, but we are a pretty great group! completely understand the feelings. I believe we have all been there (or rather are there!) TTC has been one of the toughest things I’ve ever had to deal with. It’s an emotional roller coaster and the desire to be a mom keeps us all here! I saw on the testing boards you had an HSG done. I’ve heard countless stories (including my cousin) who got PG right after doing an HSG. My doctor told me that sometimes built up mucus could just be there and the HSG clears it right out. fX for you! me


I’m going to try and upload this picture. Hopefully the upload doesn’t completely kill the line

 

[SunnyBe]

I see that line!!!!!!!!!!! I never see lines but this one is pretty obvious if you ask me. I think you're pregnant Tb

 

[tbfromlv]

Oooh I hope it sticks!!

 

[Bloblo]

Oooh I hope it sticks!!

Agree! Its there!
Keeping everything crossed for a sticky bean! So exciting!

Afm, yes had an hssg done on Friday, so hopefully it works for me too! Going in to fertility specialist on Wed to get dh's sperm analysis results, so hoping for good news.

 

[steph1607]

Oh TB, this makes me so happy, so hoping this sticks for you!

Welcome to you Blo!

Sunny, how was the scan???

I feel bloody horrendous 🤣 I was expecting pain, but not anything like this. They retrieved 36 eggs so it's no wonder really. Decision on transfer was taken out of my hands and they will already have been frozen by now.

I feel really down, it's almost like I feel all this pain and discomfort is for nothing. I know it's not, and we will transfer at some point but I just feel so deflated, like I'm going to burst into tears at any moment.

While hubby and I were in he recovery room waiting for me to go to theatre, we could hear the nurses talking and one popped her head round the corner and said 'wow, we've just looked at your scan, your poor stomach', so I guess I already knew that they were going to freeze all. Don't get me wrong, I know it's not a bad thing to have lots of eggs to choose from, but obviously it's a fine balance between the optimum amount and too many.

I'm pleased that my recipient will have 18 shots at getting herself some great embryos though.

We have a follow up appointment on December 18th to discuss what happens now. And in the meantime the nurses were preparing me for developing OHSS. I have a sheet to take to A&E should I need to go, so that the doctors will know what's gone on without me trying to explain it. Fingers crossed it won't come to that!

 

[AmberR]

I can clearly see that line Tb!!!

Steph- so sorry you are feeling horrendous. I can imagine it would be so conflicting! On one hand glad there were able to retrieve 36 eggs, but now playing the waiting game again. I hope you don't have any trouble with OHSS!

Sunny- hope your scan goes well today.

Welcome blo!

My temp went up again this morning so I guess that a good sign. I've only temps a couple times in the past and my temps are usually higher 97s or even low 98s, but I'm waking up earlier now than I used to so maybe that has something to do with it?

 

[Dream143r]

Tb - yes yes yes yes yes!!!!

I knew it!

 

[Dream143r]

Steph, Sorry you're feeling down. That sounds pretty rough. Glad you have hubby to support you. (and all of us of course)

Blo - Welcome. Glad to have you over here with us. Emotions, all to familiar. I have a pretty hysterical breakdown once per cycle. usually during the TWW when I lose hope and feel like I'm out.

TWW time for me. Guessing I'm either 2 or 3dpo today. Going to start testing next week Monday. We sold our house! yay. So we get possession of our new house Dec 15 and the old house closes Dec 20. So we have a few days to move and can do it at our own pace.

TB I've been so tempted to take just 1 temp but I haven't. I think once I take 1, I'll take just 1 more, then another, then another. lol

 

[tbfromlv]

Steph- wow! 36? That’s crazy! I could imagine you’re feeling pretty rough! Will you do an FET as soon as you can? I hope you feel better soon!

Amber- that does make a difference. I see a clear shift on your chart, so I am pretty sure you did O. When will you test?

Dream- I totally understand that!

I am bad and used all my FRERs up lol so I guess I gotta buy some more. I might try the Walmart cheapie since I know I’ll be testing everyday lol

 

[AmberR]

Can't wait to see another test Tb, so excited for you!!

I will probably test this weekend on Sunday, if I can wait that long!