Welcome to 'Trying To Conceive Over 35'

[Grey Eyes]

FirstTry- yay for 6 so far! fx'd for transfer

Ali- are you working from home today?

TwoToGo-

Jess- where are you ??

Babywhisperer, Babydust, Terri, Angel - all ya'll! Huge from Idaho!

AFM - hm...little bossy britches kept me awake from 0200 to 0500 this morning...and dh kept me awake from 2300 to 0130 hours Soooo then it started snowing and freezing at 0600 so I got up to light a fire....then Kat woke me at 0800...so at best guess I think I got about 1.5-2 hours of sleep Kiddos get cold cereal for breakfast, lol, mommy's energies are gone
Wow dh did a ton of work yesterday- stacked about 3 cords of wood. I helped when I could but newborns are very demanding of a mom's time! Like I said- it snowed Our first snow melted- I hope this one does to. I am typing one handed while nursing...I managed to wash dishes and cook dinner one-handed too!

 

[alicatt]

Happy Friday Ladies

I am working the late shift this Friday, but that meant I had the morning off. I went to the Vet with Zoe to get her stitches out, and took Zach along for the ride. I wanted him to have a file at this vet so that if I ever had to take him there they had his vaccination information. I also got some gummy pre-natal vitamins! YAY!

I also found this amazing gluten free frozen meal, and just ate it for lunch. I am still purring it was that good! It had steak, rice, corn, beans and a cliantro pesto. OMG, it was fantastic!

So I start my Lupron today.. I'm finally starting a very LONG road to IVF! :yippee:

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali0- not such a long road now! And mmmm just the thought of cilantro pesto sounds amazing! I never knew they made a pesto from it. When I moved to Utah years ago and tried some of the hispanic food I thought "yuk" to cilantro as I had never eaten it before....2 years later I was addicted to the stuff I miss mexican food!

Speaking of which...there was this elderly woman who showed me how to make a stew with slow cooked pork (steak it, cook, then she did something else to it) with HOT spice and it is super thick and amazing. I only saw half the process as it took 2 days for her to cook. Anybody know what I'm talking about? Not sure if it was Mexican or Native American dish but it was killer (killer is good ) lol

Yay for zoe getting her stitches out! How is she doing?

Dd's are out getting a new snowman put together...I have to run some stuff out to mail to my attorney...do some school....not a whole lot on my sleep deprived schedule for today

 

[FirstTry]

It won't be long now, Ali, before you're on embryo watch!

Coy: I'm impressed with your wood chopping and that you would even consider helping now. I hope you have a chance to nap soon.

 

[alicatt]

Ali0- not such a long road now! And mmmm just the thought of cilantro pesto sounds amazing! I never knew they made a pesto from it. When I moved to Utah years ago and tried some of the hispanic food I thought "yuk" to cilantro as I had never eaten it before....2 years later I was addicted to the stuff I miss mexican food!

Speaking of which...there was this elderly woman who showed me how to make a stew with slow cooked pork (steak it, cook, then she did something else to it) with HOT spice and it is super thick and amazing. I only saw half the process as it took 2 days for her to cook. Anybody know what I'm talking about? Not sure if it was Mexican or Native American dish but it was killer (killer is good ) lol

Yay for zoe getting her stitches out! How is she doing?

Dd's are out getting a new snowman put together...I have to run some stuff out to mail to my attorney...do some school....not a whole lot on my sleep deprived schedule for today

I know, I felt the same way about cilantro, but it grows on you. This bowl was absolutely fantastic, well other than the price, I think it was $5.99 for the bowl. That is pretty pricey for an individual frozen meal! I wanted to get a few items to have on hand for when I don't have time to make a GF meal. I am going to make a list of things to make over the weekend, and freeze them in small portions, so I have cheaper but still GF food ready to go. (I don't have little munchkins that see food and eat it)!! Well I do, but Zoe hasn't figured out how to work the microwave


Can't wait to see pic's of the new snowman! The last one was quite adorable! Glad you don't have too much going on today, maybe you can get a nap in?

AFM - I'm gearing up for a busy weekend. The plan is for me to get all my cleaning, laundry and shopping done tomorrow (and some cooking). Then Sunday my Mom is coming over and we're going to do more cooking, visit the market near my house, they have the most amazing fresh vegetables, and all sorts of things I've never seen before, like horny cucumbers, and well just odd produce, and it is all really cheap and way fresher than the grocery store. We are also going to get some gardening done. I need to get some mulch laid, some bushes trimmed and the dead palm fronds that the gardeners throw behind my palms. Yes, the ones that I pay to clean my yard, they think I don't notice that they throw them behind the palms. Well I do! So I make a big pile of them and then they have no choice but to cart them all off

I plan on making a Mediterranean salad, and some sort of lentil/veggie soup, that will be my lunch for the week. Then I have to think of a few other things I can make and freeze for dinners, like a stir fry with rice, or GF pasta and meatballs, etc. I also have a GF bread mix I'm going to try. We'll see how that turns out. I'm looking forward to being more organized, and having yummy and nutritious food to eat!

Oh, and I keep forgetting to say, but Zoe is doing really well. She is amazing that at 10 she is in great health. The way she runs after Zach and they play all day long, it is just great. Then I get home at the end of the day, and its cuddle time, then dinner, then walkies, and more cuddles. She likes to sleep on top of the couch, where the cushion is the most cushiony! Zach is often on top of me sneaking kisses, or beside Zoe on the top of the couch. They are nutty doggies! Both very happy and healthy, they both got a clean bill of health from the vet today too. She was very impressed with Zach (since she hadn't met him before) and asked how he came to be, and was shocked when I told her he was almost bald when I first got him, and how underweight and neglected he was. All the while he is jumping in her lap and giving her kisses, and Zoe never to be outdone jumps up on the scale and gets in on the action. It was Dachshund loving at its best!

 

[Glitterdiva]

Yayyyyy!!! Thank u!!!!! Xxxxxx

 

[twotogo]

Hi Ladies. Just popping in real quick. Today we are rearranging the kids' rooms, so I have been VERY busy. You would not believe the amount of dirty clothes my son had hidden in his room. UGH!

Just wanted to let you all know that I received a call from my doctor. She said the results of my other mammo and ultrasound were suspicious, and she wants me to see a surgeon. She gave me a name of what it could be (can't remember right now maybe myoplast something? ) and said it didn't mean that it WAS cancer, but it was suspicious. So I see a surgeon on Thursday. I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous about it.

 

[Grey Eyes]

TwoToGo-

re: dirty clothes...my dd hides them too

 

[FirstTry]

Hi Ladies. Just popping in real quick. Today we are rearranging the kids' rooms, so I have been VERY busy. You would not believe the amount of dirty clothes my son had hidden in his room. UGH!

Just wanted to let you all know that I received a call from my doctor. She said the results of my other mammo and ultrasound were suspicious, and she wants me to see a surgeon. She gave me a name of what it could be (can't remember right now maybe myoplast something? ) and said it didn't mean that it WAS cancer, but it was suspicious. So I see a surgeon on Thursday. I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous about it.

I'm sorry to hear about your test results. The upside is that you are going to find out what's going on. If it really is a problem, you can create a plan to start addressing it as soon as possible.

 

[Grey Eyes]

TwoToGo- did she say if they should do a biopsy or anything? try not to worry- but that is impossible, I know Probably is nothing, many times it is just benign mass- I had a huge lump once that was very painful and as doc examined it he stated it was an infected milk duct way deep inside and after 2 weeks of anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen- it went away. I will pray it is siomething simple and non-dangerous and easily dealt with! you are a tough lady Fx'd

 

[Grey Eyes]

Jess! Where are you? I need help! It is 16 days past Labor and Delivery and I am still not at my pre-pregnancy weight lol! I know, I know, I am impatient...I want to start crunches so bad but dh said to wait at least the full time doc gave me...which is 5 more days The muscles on the left side of my abdomen feel very bruised though, it hurts to even massage them, but I am tempted to begin small, teeny tiny baby crunches anyway ... Hm...plus I am trying to be careful what I eat, cutting out any butters, etc, and tryuing to eat raw veggies alot. Wanna get ris of this fat Fat is mostly on my thighs and I know it can be hard to target fat so gotta get rid of it all. Got any dietary recommendations? You are like my hero I love your muscles! You have given me a new goal!

 

[alicatt]

Hi Ladies. Just popping in real quick. Today we are rearranging the kids' rooms, so I have been VERY busy. You would not believe the amount of dirty clothes my son had hidden in his room. UGH!

Just wanted to let you all know that I received a call from my doctor. She said the results of my other mammo and ultrasound were suspicious, and she wants me to see a surgeon. She gave me a name of what it could be (can't remember right now maybe myoplast something? ) and said it didn't mean that it WAS cancer, but it was suspicious. So I see a surgeon on Thursday. I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous about it.

AWW.. that is not the best news in the world, but the good news is that they are being proactive and are going to get to the bottom of it. My friend just went through a very similar scare, and hers turned out to be non-cancerous, but they said it was a type of cells that could turn cancerous (how? IDK), so she is opting to have the lump removed. Let's look on the bright side, this could be something like that, and you can get it taken care of and be happy its gone!

 

[maggiemom1]

could someone look at my chart and say what they think please/

 

[twotogo]

TwoToGo- did she say if they should do a biopsy or anything? try not to worry- but that is impossible, I know Probably is nothing, many times it is just benign mass- I had a huge lump once that was very painful and as doc examined it he stated it was an infected milk duct way deep inside and after 2 weeks of anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen- it went away. I will pray it is siomething simple and non-dangerous and easily dealt with! you are a tough lady Fx'd

Coy - That is why they are sending me to a surgeon, for a biopsy. The first visit will be a consult to work out a plan. From what I understand, some of the milk ducts on the left side right under the nipple are dialated or enlarged, and they want to check and make sure it isn't cancer.

Firsttry and Ali - Yes! I'm glad to be proactive and have a plan.

AFM - I'm really not worried. Nervous, yes. A bit concerned, probably. But I'm not worried. Whatever happens will happen, but I know God will see us through.

 

[twotogo]

Terri - Where are you? How is the FertiliTea working for you? Have you noticed a difference?

 

[twotogo]

Ali - I am so proud of you for getting organized with the GF. Your plan sounds great. I have been gluten and sugar free for a week now (okay, except something my husband needed me to taste yesterday, but it was just a small bite.) and I am feeling so much better. I will weigh myself on Monday to see if I have lost any. I will only weigh myself once a week, though.

 

[alicatt]

Ali - I am so proud of you for getting organized with the GF. Your plan sounds great. I have been gluten and sugar free for a week now (okay, except something my husband needed me to taste yesterday, but it was just a small bite.) and I am feeling so much better. I will weigh myself on Monday to see if I have lost any. I will only weigh myself once a week, though.

Thanks! I have to get prepared on the weekend because I don't have a lot of time during the week. I am going to put my foot down on my work schedule, but not until I really need to. I figure if I work extra now, I won't feel guilty when I work less during the stim cycle or during the ER and ET phase. Plus that is when I'm going to be bloated and not fit into my clothes. I didn't realize this but it is a common complaint! On other boards that deal with IVF, a lot of women say they feel like they are already 5 months pregnant. So I am glad I'm not alone in that feeling, but still, wish it didn't happen at all!

I did my first shot of lupron last night, and it was not pleasant. The needle seemed almost dull. I had to practically stab myself to get it to break the skin Then I had a huge welt and it was mega itchy! I researched it online and this is normal. I also got really stuffed up and ended up taking a benadryl before bed.

Things for me to do today:

laundry
bathe dogs
clean kitchen
groceries
cooking
clean kitchen (again)

I think I will go take a nap for a few more minutes..

 

[babydust2me]

Good morning ladies! I have missed you soooo!!! Still very crazy here helping out with meals etc for those who still do not have power. They say some will not have power until December!!! So sad. These people are losing their minds and I can totally understand why. Have to help anyway I can!

So, on the baby front...I'm on cd 9 and have tons of ewcm today. Literally dripping down my leg. So of course, we bd'd this morning We literally have not bd'd in at least a week cuz of the craziness so that sperm should be good and strong!

I will try to catch up on eveything with you all today!!

 

[alicatt]

Good morning ladies! I have missed you soooo!!! Still very crazy here helping out with meals etc for those who still do not have power. They say some will not have power until December!!! So sad. These people are losing their minds and I can totally understand why. Have to help anyway I can!

So, on the baby front...I'm on cd 9 and have tons of ewcm today. Literally dripping down my leg. So of course, we bd'd this morning We literally have not bd'd in at least a week cuz of the craziness so that sperm should be good and strong!

I will try to catch up on eveything with you all today!!

BabyDust! So nice to hear from you, I cannot imagine what you all are going through up there. I have been lucky enough not to experience something so horrible even though I have lived in New Orleans and Florida for a combined total of 10 years. Nice to hear you are helping out those less fortunate, I wish there was something more I could do. I have donated to the Red Cross, but beyond that it's hard to help from Florida! for the EWCM!!! Get busy girl Gotta get those up there to pounce on the egg. Thanks for touching base and keep us posted on how you are doing up there!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Maggie- your chart has oretty limited info but as far as your bbt--looks like you have probably ovulated somewhere around the 16th or 17th?? As your temp is still up that's a good sign if you did any bd'ing during your fertile week You'd be somewhere around 12dpo? Have you tested with an hpt? when is AF due?

TwoToGo- fx'd for your upcoming appt.!

Ali- hope you got your nap in!

Babydust- glad to hear from you I know it's difficult with all that is going on. Fx'd for this month!