TTC Check-In (April 6th)

[RM80]

Morning All!

New TTC specific check-in!

Tell us where you are, milestones, big deals, small wins, gripes, whatever you want to share.

**If you have a BFP to share- start a new thread so we can all celebrate with you, please don't post it here!!**


RM80
kh826
mahler5
cetcar
wittyandwaiting
esquette
kona
Stringy
shemarie82
bmorecharming
03mrstn
luckypanda

QOTW:  Have you told people IRL that you are TTC, are you happy you have or wish you hadn't??

[RM80]

I'm 9dpiui today.

I tested out my trigger kind-of- it lasted SO much longer this time than last! Last time it was out by 5 days post trigger I tested this time on Wed (6dpt), Fri, Sat, and Sun (10dpt), and finally on Sunday it wasn't really there at all. I mean it kind of was, it was a super squinter that really only showed after the 10 min mark so I'm calling it out at this point. Plan to start testing again tomorrow for real this time, although, I'm not really feeling like it worked, I'll know for sure Saturday.

If this cycle is a bust, we're taking a month off to meet with the RE to make a plan for the final cycle.

QOTW: We told family & a few close friends. They were all very much in the know with our IVF cycle and it was too much pressure to update each week/day then we had the loss and it was devastating. We told people we were trying again and we would share when there was things to share this time. I now wish we hadn't shared at all, especially if we end up not pregnant and decide to stop trying.

[kh826]

I had my first Lupron injection this morning!
I am still on BCPs until Sunday, and then I stop and wait for a small bleed then go in for a scan and blood work to determine when I start my Estrace.
I also had to go in this morning for some additional blood work for my anemia. The nurse from my RE's office called last week and said that after reviewing my initial blood work with the RE, they wanted to order more since I seem to have a "significant deficiency in Iron."
So I started Iron supplements on Friday, and I went in this morning for more blood work to see where my iron levels are.
They said that this won't delay my FET cycle, but that they want to work to get my iron levels up before transfer if possible.
So that's about it at this point.
This week I will continue with BCPs and Lupron and see what my blood work shows in terms of my iron.
I did have pretty bad headaches from the Lupron last time, so I am really hoping that I can avoid that this time, but we shall see.

QOTW: The only person who currently knows that we are TTC is my MIL. She is going to watch Will for us for the FET, so we wanted to let her in on what we are doing. We haven't talked to her about it again since we told her two weeks ago. She is awesome about respecting privacy and not telling others if we don't want her to. No regrets in telling her, and no regrets in not telling others at this point. I would rather wait for a pregnancy announcement at this point, I think (*I hope*).

[shemarie82]

Nothing at all happening here. It feels like 6 months is going to be a really long time before we talk about going back to the RE. I 100% know that it was the right decision to postpone, but now I feel like there is a big fat ? hanging over my head. I feel like I need to wrap my head around the possibility of us deciding to be childless, just in case. My BIL & SIL flat out told us that they think that we are crazy to even be thinking about starting a family at this point (B is 42). They have 4 kids and were going on and on about how tired we will be, how much work they are, how much they cost which are all of the fears that B already has. Normally when people talk about their kids, they also add in, the part about how it is worth all of the work/money, they did not add that in... it feels a little like they were building a case against me.

I have lots of negative feels, really, so I have been spending more time in GKU, because I don't want to be a Debbie Downer in here.

QOTW: B's brothers and our SIL's know that we are thinking about trying. I am unsure if it was the best choice or not since we are doing the waiting game. The one SIL is my BFF so she is wonderful and supportive over whatever we choose. The other (mentioned above) feels the need to tell me all the time that if I should take her kids for a week and it will prove to me that I don't want to be a mom. 1)It makes your kids seem horrible! & 2) How do you figure you are able to handle it and I can't? The reality is that I think she is jealous that we are able to go and do what we want, and she doesn't have that option, so I try to keep that in perspective.

[RM80]

Apr 6, 2015 7:34:16 GMT -5 shemarie82 said:

Nothing at all happening here. It feels like 6 months is going to be a really long time before we talk about going back to the RE. I 100% know that it was the right decision to postpone, but now I feel like there is a big fat ? hanging over my head. I feel like I need to wrap my head around the possibility of us deciding to be childless, just in case. My BIL & SIL flat out told us that they think that we are crazy to even be thinking about starting a family at this point (B is 42). They have 4 kids and were going on and on about how tired we will be, how much work they are, how much they cost which are all of the fears that B already has. Normally when people talk about their kids, they also add in, the part about how it is worth all of the work/money, they did not add that in... it feels a little like they were building a case against me.

I have lots of negative feels, really, so I have been spending more time in GKU, because I don't want to be a Debbie Downer in here.

QOTW: B's brothers and our SIL's know that we are thinking about trying. I am unsure if it was the best choice or not since we are doing the waiting game. The one SIL is my BFF so she is wonderful and supportive over whatever we choose. The other (mentioned above) feels the need to tell me all the time that if I should take her kids for a week and it will prove to me that I don't want to be a mom. 1)It makes your kids seem horrible! & 2) How do you figure you are able to handle it and I can't? The reality is that I think she is jealous that we are able to go and do what we want, and she doesn't have that option, so I try to keep that in perspective.

I have lots of negative feels lately too, partly why i've been more absent.  I feel like a train wreck!

I'm sorry that your BIL & SIL aren't being more supportive! I get all rage-y whenever someone tells me things like that too! My DW's aunt pulled something similar on us last year and I think you're right, it stems from the jealousy of the perceived freedom we have without kids.  In reality I feel more confined and alone without them.

[RM80]

Apr 6, 2015 7:18:41 GMT -5 kh826 said:

I had my first Lupron injection this morning!
I am still on BCPs until Sunday, and then I stop and wait for a small bleed then go in for a scan and blood work to determine when I start my Estrace.
I also had to go in this morning for some additional blood work for my anemia. The nurse from my RE's office called last week and said that after reviewing my initial blood work with the RE, they wanted to order more since I seem to have a "significant deficiency in Iron."
So I started Iron supplements on Friday, and I went in this morning for more blood work to see where my iron levels are.
They said that this won't delay my FET cycle, but that they want to work to get my iron levels up before transfer if possible.
So that's about it at this point.
This week I will continue with BCPs and Lupron and see what my blood work shows in terms of my iron.
I did have pretty bad headaches from the Lupron last time, so I am really hoping that I can avoid that this time, but we shall see.

QOTW: The only person who currently knows that we are TTC is my MIL. She is going to watch Will for us for the FET, so we wanted to let her in on what we are doing. We haven't talked to her about it again since we told her two weeks ago. She is awesome about respecting privacy and not telling others if we don't want her to. No regrets in telling her, and no regrets in not telling others at this point. I would rather wait for a pregnancy announcement at this point, I think (*I hope*).

OMG- You started, FOR REALS!!! Crazy!!

I hope they get your iron levels ironed out quickly!  Haha, see what I did there??? 

[wittyandwaiting]

I'm CD6 today. At my CD3 monitoring appointment everything looked good and I had 23 antral follicles.

I started my Gonal injections on Friday and although it made me queasy at first, I'm okay now. I'm feeling way better on Gonal than I did on Clomid. I'm on a pretty low dose, 37.5 IU, and I'll be back at the RE on CD8 for my next check in.

In exciting news, we tracked down another unit of our donor which makes me feel better. I like having units, even if it's just one, in reserve.

I've been full of feels lately, sometimes excited, disappointed, sad, hopeful, optimistic and sometimes just totally bummed. I might start some journaling to help me move through and sort through the feels.

QOTW: My MIL/FIL know, which is amazing because they never ask for updates but are still super supportive. My SIL knows, totally against my wishes and still a super sore spot because she's super competitive and also TTC. My bestie knows and our BFF couple knows, I'm happy that my bestie knows but overall ambivalent about people knowing. Even well meaning advice from people who have no idea what I'm going through exasperates me.

RM80 - I'm hoping that this is your cycle and that you don't need to meet with your RE for that plan. I'm keeping absolutely everything crossed for you!!!

kh826 - I'm excited to hear that FET day is getting closer. I've been anemic my whole life; have they discussed the option of taking B12 (via shots or otherwise) to help you absorb iron better? I've had great success with it. Also, Vitamin C helps you absorb iron too.

shemarie82 - 6 months sounds like a long time but it goes by quickly. Try to ignore your BIL and SIL and do what's best for you and B. It's okay to have negative feels here.

[wittyandwaiting]

RM80 -
I totally LOL'd at what you did there!

[RM80]

wittyandwaiting, I'm so hoping that injectables is what gets you there this cycle!! Fingers crossed!

[mahler5]

It looks like we will have L's ER either Thursday or Friday. We should know for sure later today when her labs come back from this morning. Friday's ultrasound showed 12 plus follicles, which the RE was very happy about. So we are optimistic right now.

QOTW -- the in laws know a lot of what is going on because they watch C for us when we go to appointments often. They have been pretty good at not asking questions and letting us talk when we want. My mom knows we are in the process of reciprocal IVF and since she is coming down next weekend now for a football game I told her I might be on bed rest but that they should still see us and C. So I explained the ET would be why I'm on bed rest. And I have probably mentioned to too many friends we are doing reciprocal IVF but not many know where we are in the process. I may regret that if things don't work out or don't work out right away. But I tend to feel better when I talk about things so oh well.

Good luck to everyone in the TWw. I'm thinking of you all. I'm sorry for people that have gotten negative feedback from families. Sometimes people are idiots, even if they are well meaning.

[wittyandwaiting]

Woo hoo mahler5! Good luck and keep us posted!

[mahler5]

Apr 6, 2015 11:12:42 GMT -5 wittyandwaiting said:

Woo hoo mahler5! Good luck and keep us posted!

Thanks!! I will

[officerofthelaw]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you on this cycle!  Good luck!

Apr 6, 2015 9:46:39 GMT -5 wittyandwaiting said:

I'm CD6 today. At my CD3 monitoring appointment everything looked good and I had 23 antral follicles.

I started my Gonal injections on Friday and although it made me queasy at first, I'm okay now. I'm feeling way better on Gonal than I did on Clomid. I'm on a pretty low dose, 37.5 IU, and I'll be back at the RE on CD8 for my next check in.

In exciting news, we tracked down another unit of our donor which makes me feel better. I like having units, even if it's just one, in reserve.

I've been full of feels lately, sometimes excited, disappointed, sad, hopeful, optimistic and sometimes just totally bummed. I might start some journaling to help me move through and sort through the feels.

QOTW: My MIL/FIL know, which is amazing because they never ask for updates but are still super supportive. My SIL knows, totally against my wishes and still a super sore spot because she's super competitive and also TTC. My bestie knows and our BFF couple knows, I'm happy that my bestie knows but overall ambivalent about people knowing. Even well meaning advice from people who have no idea what I'm going through exasperates me.

RM80 - I'm hoping that this is your cycle and that you don't need to meet with your RE for that plan. I'm keeping absolutely everything crossed for you!!!

kh826 - I'm excited to hear that FET day is getting closer. I've been anemic my whole life; have they discussed the option of taking B12 (via shots or otherwise) to help you absorb iron better? I've had great success with it. Also, Vitamin C helps you absorb iron too.

shemarie82 - 6 months sounds like a long time but it goes by quickly. Try to ignore your BIL and SIL and do what's best for you and B. It's okay to have negative feels here.

[officerofthelaw]

Yay for so many follicles!  Good luck.

Apr 6, 2015 11:08:15 GMT -5 mahler5 said:

It looks like we will have L's ER either Thursday or Friday. We should know for sure later today when her labs come back from this morning. Friday's ultrasound showed 12 plus follicles, which the RE was very happy about. So we are optimistic right now.

QOTW -- the in laws know a lot of what is going on because they watch C for us when we go to appointments often. They have been pretty good at not asking questions and letting us talk when we want. My mom knows we are in the process of reciprocal IVF and since she is coming down next weekend now for a football game I told her I might be on bed rest but that they should still see us and C. So I explained the ET would be why I'm on bed rest. And I have probably mentioned to too many friends we are doing reciprocal IVF but not many know where we are in the process. I may regret that if things don't work out or don't work out right away. But I tend to feel better when I talk about things so oh well.

Good luck to everyone in the TWw. I'm thinking of you all. I'm sorry for people that have gotten negative feedback from families. Sometimes people are idiots, even if they are well meaning.

[officerofthelaw]

If you feel like postponing is what is best then don't doubt yourself.  You know best.  I truly feel like counting yourself out and feeling like you may be childless is only something you should think about once you have exhausted all of your options.  You could do IVF or a surrogate.  There are so many different options before finally throwing the towel in.  Hang in there, I know the process is emotional and hard but it will happen.

Apr 6, 2015 7:34:16 GMT -5 shemarie82 said:

Nothing at all happening here. It feels like 6 months is going to be a really long time before we talk about going back to the RE. I 100% know that it was the right decision to postpone, but now I feel like there is a big fat ? hanging over my head. I feel like I need to wrap my head around the possibility of us deciding to be childless, just in case. My BIL & SIL flat out told us that they think that we are crazy to even be thinking about starting a family at this point (B is 42). They have 4 kids and were going on and on about how tired we will be, how much work they are, how much they cost which are all of the fears that B already has. Normally when people talk about their kids, they also add in, the part about how it is worth all of the work/money, they did not add that in... it feels a little like they were building a case against me.

I have lots of negative feels, really, so I have been spending more time in GKU, because I don't want to be a Debbie Downer in here.

QOTW: B's brothers and our SIL's know that we are thinking about trying. I am unsure if it was the best choice or not since we are doing the waiting game. The one SIL is my BFF so she is wonderful and supportive over whatever we choose. The other (mentioned above) feels the need to tell me all the time that if I should take her kids for a week and it will prove to me that I don't want to be a mom. 1)It makes your kids seem horrible! & 2) How do you figure you are able to handle it and I can't? The reality is that I think she is jealous that we are able to go and do what we want, and she doesn't have that option, so I try to keep that in perspective.

[officerofthelaw]

Good luck lady!

Apr 6, 2015 7:18:41 GMT -5 kh826 said:

I had my first Lupron injection this morning!
I am still on BCPs until Sunday, and then I stop and wait for a small bleed then go in for a scan and blood work to determine when I start my Estrace.
I also had to go in this morning for some additional blood work for my anemia. The nurse from my RE's office called last week and said that after reviewing my initial blood work with the RE, they wanted to order more since I seem to have a "significant deficiency in Iron."
So I started Iron supplements on Friday, and I went in this morning for more blood work to see where my iron levels are.
They said that this won't delay my FET cycle, but that they want to work to get my iron levels up before transfer if possible.
So that's about it at this point.
This week I will continue with BCPs and Lupron and see what my blood work shows in terms of my iron.
I did have pretty bad headaches from the Lupron last time, so I am really hoping that I can avoid that this time, but we shall see.

QOTW: The only person who currently knows that we are TTC is my MIL. She is going to watch Will for us for the FET, so we wanted to let her in on what we are doing. We haven't talked to her about it again since we told her two weeks ago. She is awesome about respecting privacy and not telling others if we don't want her to. No regrets in telling her, and no regrets in not telling others at this point. I would rather wait for a pregnancy announcement at this point, I think (*I hope*).

[RM80]

Apr 7, 2015 8:55:14 GMT -5 officerofthelaw said:

If you feel like postponing is what is best then don't doubt yourself.  You know best.  I truly feel like counting yourself out and feeling like you may be childless is only something you should think about once you have exhausted all of your options.  You could do IVF or a surrogate.  There are so many different options before finally throwing the towel in.  Hang in there, I know the process is emotional and hard but it will happen.

Apr 6, 2015 7:34:16 GMT -5 shemarie82 said:

Nothing at all happening here. It feels like 6 months is going to be a really long time before we talk about going back to the RE. I 100% know that it was the right decision to postpone, but now I feel like there is a big fat ? hanging over my head. I feel like I need to wrap my head around the possibility of us deciding to be childless, just in case. My BIL & SIL flat out told us that they think that we are crazy to even be thinking about starting a family at this point (B is 42). They have 4 kids and were going on and on about how tired we will be, how much work they are, how much they cost which are all of the fears that B already has. Normally when people talk about their kids, they also add in, the part about how it is worth all of the work/money, they did not add that in... it feels a little like they were building a case against me.

I have lots of negative feels, really, so I have been spending more time in GKU, because I don't want to be a Debbie Downer in here.

QOTW: B's brothers and our SIL's know that we are thinking about trying. I am unsure if it was the best choice or not since we are doing the waiting game. The one SIL is my BFF so she is wonderful and supportive over whatever we choose. The other (mentioned above) feels the need to tell me all the time that if I should take her kids for a week and it will prove to me that I don't want to be a mom. 1)It makes your kids seem horrible! & 2) How do you figure you are able to handle it and I can't? The reality is that I think she is jealous that we are able to go and do what we want, and she doesn't have that option, so I try to keep that in perspective.

I apologize now, I'm in a mood

While I know this was said with complete support in mind, I find this a bit off putting and hard to read today.

1.  You don't know that it will happen, the reality is, it may not happen for everyone and when people say this it just gets under my skin.  I WANT it to happen for everyone, but it trivializes the struggle of the individual IMO.

2.  Each individual gets to decide when they are done trying & to what lengths they are willing to go. 

3.  IVF- no guarantees and over 10K, Surrogacy- no guarantees and over 40K! These are not realistic for everyone.

Sorry, I'm a cranky kid today- I'm off my soapbox...

*hugs* shemarie82, thinking of you while you navigate the tough choices ahead for you and your family. 

[officerofthelaw]

Def did not expect that type of reaction, I was trying to be supportive but I will make sure to stay out of the TTC discussion here on out.  And if you have to apologize before writing something, it probably shouldn't be said.

Apr 7, 2015 10:15:59 GMT -5 RM80 said:

Apr 7, 2015 8:55:14 GMT -5 officerofthelaw said:

If you feel like postponing is what is best then don't doubt yourself.  You know best.  I truly feel like counting yourself out and feeling like you may be childless is only something you should think about once you have exhausted all of your options.  You could do IVF or a surrogate.  There are so many different options before finally throwing the towel in.  Hang in there, I know the process is emotional and hard but it will happen.

I apologize now, I'm in a mood

While I know this was said with complete support in mind, I find this a bit off putting and hard to read today.

1.  You don't know that it will happen, the reality is, it may not happen for everyone and when people say this it just gets under my skin.  I WANT it to happen for everyone, but it trivializes the struggle of the individual IMO.

2.  Each individual gets to decide when they are done trying & to what lengths they are willing to go. 

3.  IVF- no guarantees and over 10K, Surrogacy- no guarantees and over 40K! These are not realistic for everyone.

Sorry, I'm a cranky kid today- I'm off my soapbox...

*hugs* shemarie82, thinking of you while you navigate the tough choices ahead for you and your family. 

[RM80]

Apr 7, 2015 10:20:27 GMT -5 officerofthelaw said:

Def did not expect that type of reaction, I was trying to be supportive but I will make sure to stay out of the TTC discussion here on out.  And if you have to apologize before writing something, it probably shouldn't be said.

I’m not really sorry, using the word "sorry" is my typical way of handling hard conversations and couching hard to hear things- I don’t like to do it and I probably don’t do it well.

I’m not trying to keep you out of TTC or from offering support. Support is always welcome, I was just trying to point out that blanket “it’s all going to be ok” “it will happen” “things happen for a reason” etc. is not very helpful & oftentimes for those who have been trying for a while, have infertility diagnosis, have had a loss, etc. can be actually quite hurtful. I was honestly trying to express my feelings and share opportunity to learn & understand the other side of the coin. I probably didn’t do it very tactfully.

[cetcar]

Sending good thoughts to our fellow TTCers. As we’re learning; it’s tough, emotional, and the cost of trying cycle after cycle adds up. Our RE couldn’t believe the cost of a vial of sperm. He said it’s gone up and that they’re probably not paying the guys any more.

We’re 11dpiui and like 10.5dp when we think ovulation was but who knows. We decided to test this cycle as opposed to last time waiting to test until 14dpiui. On Friday we tested the trigger and it was basically gone, there was a really faint line but not really (if that makes sense). Tested really early this morning and it was negative. So, we’ll see. We’ll probably test at least one more time this week. I’m supposed to go in for blood work on Friday. I’ve had some cramps/short sharp pains and sore boobs but this time we’re not reading into anything, it’s probably just the medicine. I’m not sure if this has happened to anyone else, if it’s from the medicine, or my lack of exercise (up until TTC, I exercised regularly, training for races, etc), but my legs get really tired/achy if I stand on them or walk too long. It’s strange.

Maybe this is TMI, but isn’t that what this board is for??? But I’m having way less vaginal pain from the progesterone this time. I’m doing a much better job cleaning out the residue, both inside and outside and I think that’s helping.

Like RM80,, if it doesn't work this cycle we are going to talk to our RE and see if we should change our game plan. They initially said we would stick with this same protocol for 2-3 cycles. This is our second try.
Kind of random, but our RE is a male. We both really like him but I just never thought we’d have a male doctor for this. I’ve always been more comfortable around females.

QOTD: Only a couple close friends know we are trying. My college roommate and best friend, a close friend of CET’s who is also TTC, and a friend who actually went with me to pick up the vials for our first try. Kind of strange but hilarious at the time, she named it (the vials) Junior. Now we’re working on JR2 (Junior 2). Oh goodness. It has been really nice being able to have some people to throughout this process. None of them have been pushy for updates. We haven’t told any family but have seem them during both of our TWW’s (they live plane rides away) so we’ve had to make up excuses for why I’m not drinking. It’s worked pretty well since I don’t think it’s on their radar (they’re very supportive of the idea just being really careful not to pressure us). I think if we were a straight couple, they would have wondered more.

[shemarie82]

officerofthelaw Surrogacy isn't legal in the state of Michigan, and we are not sure how much of our resources we are willing to put into IVF. I would like to believe that things can magically work out and I will be able to carry a baby, but there are a lot of factors and uncontrollables. My body doesn't behave like it is supposed to on a good day. That being said, we are looking to foster to adopt and could become parents in that way as well. We may be moms, and we may not, I am just trying to be realistic with what the potential outcomes may be.

[kristip]

Hi all!

Checking in w/ our update. DW had CMV testing we got results for her being positive with an active virus The RE office stated that it was only mildly active with very low numbers. So today we got a plan to move forward with BCP of 4/11 me for 15 days and DW for 26 days. DW will also retest for CMV on the 20th hoping that the active numbers are gone, but if they are not then we will cancel and wait it our for the following cycle. Just due to playing phone/email tag I didnt get to confirm it all so ill be in touch with the RE office tomorrow.

Getting my excitement up that we are moving forward i know I will be a little sad if we have to cancel and wait but I keep reminding myself that we have waited this long and it will be fine if more time is needed.


QOTW: Have you told people IRL that you are TTC, are you happy you have or wish you hadn't?? We have told people but were more open when we first started after the amount of time that passed things just seem like it was going down hill we didnt want to continue to share or have questions asked. So those that knew we were actively trying just think we are weigh out our options they dont know we are gearing up for IVF, and I am sure it is going to stay that way. I discussed with DW that I would prefer waiting to tell until after 3rd beta and things look good and if it doesnt work then I have to provide no explanations.

[wittyandwaiting]

kristip I'll keep my fingers crossed that you don't need to bump this cycle.

cetcar - no need to worry about the tmi, I'm happy to hear that you're having less pain.

[Stringy]

hey peeps - GL this cycle, hope people starting injects and new cycles work out!

I managed to make it home from vacation in time for this cycle!! Went in this morning (day 14) and had one lonely 18 mm folly. So depending on blood results will trigger tonight or tomorrow. Having only one makes me think maybe I should add clomid or something, but at the same time I just don't know.

shemarie82, I have similar thoughts about when enough is enough. I'm not there yet, though. But then sometimes I just say to my wife, who carried our DD - maybe we should just keep using the ute that clearly works? And while its nice to know that is an option for our FAMILY, its not really the option I want.

I go back and forth on days of - the hell with this lets do IVF, and trying to relax and give it more time. But we only have two vials left before we need more, so that may be a crossroads where we change up the game plan.

[wittyandwaiting]

Fingers crossed Stringy!

My update from today (CD8) is that I have a 14mm and a 10mm follicle. Woo hoo. I'm back in on Friday. So exciting!!!

[cetcar]

wittyandwaiting- Awesome! So glad you're excited about your numbers and seem to be feeling good about this cycle

[wittyandwaiting]

RM80 As the end of the week approaches, I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you and keeping my fingers crossed!!

[kona]

We had our visit with RE last week. This was to explore the option of DW carrying again through IUI. Basically without any further medical tests yet they seemed to think moving ahead would be fine whenever she gets her period back (meaning she has to stop breastfeeding). Given that information and that she really doesn't want to stop breastfeeding just yet, we discussed me carrying the next one further indepth. The offer from our friend to be a donor made me more likely to want to carry. I don't like doctors and medical prodecures and if we could try for an at home insemination I would be willing to give it a go.

All of that to say we really don't have a solid plan just yet. Hopefully we are getting there. Whatever we decide, nothing will most likely happen until July since that's when our donor will be in town and even if DW stops bfing today it may take that long to figure out her cycle again.

I'm still processing all of this. Although I did have a dream the other night that I got pregnant with our known donor with an at home insemination!

[wittyandwaiting]

Reporting live from my right ovary....

I've got a 19mm follicle this morning and it's CD10!

kona, sounds like you have a lot to consider. GL with all the decision making.

[Stringy]

Apr 10, 2015 7:28:38 GMT -5 wittyandwaiting said:

Reporting live from my right ovary....

I've got a 19mm follicle this morning and it's CD10!

kona, sounds like you have a lot to consider. GL with all the decision making.

Yay for a big follie! Are you triggering tonight or waiting?

I had an 18mm on Weds morning, and they still haven't had me trigger yet cuz my blood tests haven't shown much movement. We'll see what they say from this mornings sample, but I feel like its getting late and that follie has to be huge by now!