1/19/16 Weekly Check-In

[jwinct]

Happy Tuesday, ladies! What have week got this week?


Status:


What are you doing this month?



Where are you at in your journey?



What is your mood?



QOTW: Do you participate in any sports (now or in the past)?

[jwinct]

Status: TTC #3


What are you doing this month? BBT, CM, sex, PNVs



Where are you at in your journey? Cycle #6 - CD16 and possibly 4 or 5DPO. I'm missing a lot of temps, so I'm not exactly sure.


What is your mood? Pretty good, for the most part. Definitely still feeling worried about not being pregnant yet.


QOTW: Do you participate in any sports (now or in the past)? When I was a kid, I was on the town swim team (my mom made me do it because my brother and sister were both on it) and then I played softball from 5th through 11th grade. I'm not really athletic or into sports, though.

[sleepymonkey]

Status: TTC #2


What are you doing this month? Saw RE and got blood work done last week, MH's SA this morning and going on Friday for the results. Other than that, just waiting.


Where are you at in your journey? Cycle 8 CD26/9DPO


What is your mood? Ok. Looking forward to having a plan soon!


QOTW: Do you participate in any sports (now or in the past)? I am not athletic at all. Though when I was a kid, I was great at kickball. That's about the extent of my sport playing.

[summergirl1211]

Thanks for the check-in jwinct!

sleepymonkey, FX for good SA results for your H! I may have missed an update- did you get an appointment with the RE like you had hoped?

Status: Still on the bench, hopefully for the last month.


What are you doing this month? Nothing right now. Just hoping my thyroid numbers look good. Getting my blood drawn today and should have results (and hopefully the thumbs up) before my next cycle starts. My H had his SA last week and his numbers look great!


Where are you at in your journey? I think we've done about 8-9 cycles TFAS.


What is your mood? Hopeful that my thyroid numbers look good and we can start this next cycle. Anxious about the timing because I have a work trip Feb. 1st through the 4th and afraid it'll conflict with either my U/S or fertile time.


QOTW: Do you participate in any sports (now or in the past)? I swam all through high school and loved it. I wish I was still in that kind of shape! nothing now, except water skiing occasionally when we go to my parents' cabin.

GL this week ladies!

[vh2014]

Status: TTC#3 for me #1 for DH


What are you doing this month? Hanging out with my "functional cyst" for the next 5 weeks or so until the next U/S. Meanwhile decided to throw the whole kitchen sink at the lining issue since I'll be able to see it in 6 weeks. So raspberry leaves, DHEA, some Indian combo (Sv....), red clover... and Pom if I can find the juice or reorder the pills.

Can't hurt so why not... if my lining doesn't plump up DH and I are going to have to have a "real" conversation. I think he's just accepted it isn't going to happen. But I haven't and I'd like to at least TRY even if with DE.


Where are you at in your journey? Waiting on cyst.



What is your mood? Busy at work so trying not to think about it.



QOTW: Do you participate in any sports (now or in the past)? Just dance. But I've played Ice Hockey for years. It's been a while though.

[beachdreamer]

Status: TTC #2

What are you doing this month? PNVs and green tea, making a chiropractor appointment and waiting on CD 1

Where are you at in your journey? CD 27, 15 DPO

What is your mood? It was surprisingly better yesterday (when I got BFN) than it is today. Today I'm frustrated and confused. Plus I got "lapped" by two more moms in my BMB group from DS...that always makes me bitter for a few days, and I hate that it does, but yeah it sucks. I'm not good with having things out of my control, or more so, not having a definite way to correct something that isn't working.

QOTW: Do you participate in any sports (now or in the past)? I love sports! I started t-ball at age 4 and moved from that into softball. I played softball through high school, and I was on two different teams in an adult league up until a year before having DS. Volleyball is my favorite, though. I played that in junior high and high school. If there were adult leagues here, I'd still be playing. I also played a little bit of basketball -- that was the one I gave up when my schedule got to hectic. I know some people don't consider them sports, but I also cheered and did power tumbling. I cheered from 5th grade all the way through college. Whew, I miss having time to be active like that. I wish I would have had the opportunity to play hockey at some point too, but no one played hockey where I grew up.

[beachdreamer]

vh2014, so cool you played ice hockey!!!!

[sleepymonkey]

summergirl1211, I actually met with the RE last Thursday, had blood work done on Friday (7 vials, which I think is a record for me!), MH's SA this morning and I have a follow-up on Friday morning to go over all of the results and come up with a preliminary plan. CD1 should be Friday or Saturday so I will get my CD3 blood work done and an ultrasound next week. I decided to hold off on the hsg for now, which the doctor supported. I'm lucky everything could get done so quickly because that means that treatment should be able to start next cycle.

[vh2014]

Jan 19, 2016 11:14:55 GMT -5 beachdreamer said:

vh2014 , so cool you played ice hockey!!!!

Haha... cool literally.  LOL.  I actually was really involved.  Played, coached, ref'ed.  I tend to "overdo"  probably why I am so frustrated at this TTC business... I'm usually in control and can make things happen when I want them bad enough. UGH> 

[beachdreamer]

Jan 19, 2016 11:34:14 GMT -5 vh2014 said:

Jan 19, 2016 11:14:55 GMT -5 beachdreamer said:

vh2014 , so cool you played ice hockey!!!!

Haha... cool literally.  LOL.  I actually was really involved.  Played, coached, ref'ed.  I tend to "overdo"  probably why I am so frustrated at this TTC business... I'm usually in control and can make things happen when I want them bad enough. UGH> 

You just described me as well.  I hear you on the UGH!

[summergirl1211]

Jan 19, 2016 11:20:47 GMT -5 sleepymonkey said:

summergirl1211 , I actually met with the RE last Thursday, had blood work done on Friday (7 vials, which I think is a record for me!), MH's SA this morning and I have a follow-up on Friday morning to go over all of the results and come up with a preliminary plan. CD1 should be Friday or Saturday so I will get my CD3 blood work done and an ultrasound next week. I decided to hold off on the hsg for now, which the doctor supported. I'm lucky everything could get done so quickly because that means that treatment should be able to start next cycle.

Wow! That's awesome they were able to get you in so quickly. FX everything checks out well! 

[wannabmama]

Hi y'all! Good luck jwinct hope the TWW goes quickly!
sleepymonkey I almost fainted after my blood draw for the big testing panel...and then had to pull over on the way home I was so nauseous, it was no bueno! But it's nice to get all the info from it when the results come in.
Fx you can get going soon summergirl1211 !
vh2014 hope the lining improves with all the help!
Sorry beachdreamer being lapped stinks big time, I know.
Status: ttc #1
What are you doing this month? Well, either finishing natural cycle...or super fast forwarding and prepping for IVF, like, immediately. I went to RE today and she said H's numbers from our IUIs are much better than from the SA, so she thinks we have an ok chance if we did injectable IUI (I didn't respond to clomid really so I only had one mature follicle each time and injectable might help that), so we could finish natural cycle and try that once...or finish cycle and do IVF prep next month...or just jump into IVF prep immediately. I don't know what to do. H is mostly no help bc he says "whatever you want"...sigh. Why is there no crystal ball?!
QOTW: horseback riding, if that counts as a sport (I of course think it does and I played t-ball as a little kid and basketball in high school. I'm negative athletic so I'm not really good at any sports. I have a pretty good basketball shot, though...I take H out in vicious games of horse on the regular

[caer]

FX for you jwinct!
I'm glad it's been going well with the RE so far sleepymonkey. I'm jealous you get to skip the HSG. Mine won't do treatment without it. That's an experience I wish I didn't have!
That's tough wannabmama. No advice but I hope you reach a decision that you are comfortable with.
My BMB has had a huge baby boom in the 11 months I've been trying beachdreamer, so I feel you. It's hard feeling left behind.

Status: Cycle 11 of TFAS

What are you doing this month? All the usual things.

Where are you at in your journey? CD 16, 3 DPO

What is your mood? Ok. We're just trying naturally this cycle and next. Hoping to start treatment in March.

QOTW: Do you participate in any sports (now or in the past)?
I rode horses competively as a teenager and through college. I run now and do some races but just for fun. I'm slow!

[tiresiastheblond]

caer, competitive riding sounds amazing! Where (generally) did you grow up (if you don't mind)?

wannabmama, I already knew you were a horse person, too, but still cool! That is a tough decision. I'm assuming insurance coverage isn't an issue? On the one hand, we all hate to waste time after 35, but on the other, an injectible IUI cycle might give you a good idea of how you respond to the meds so you can be prepared before moving on to IVF (which, of course, you hopefully won't have to). Good luck!

sleepymonkey, I'm glad you were able to see your RE so fast. Seven vials! What all were they testing for? If it were me, I would want the HSG before attempting any treatment, but it sounds like your RE is very thorough and knows what s/he's doing.

beachdreamer, I'm so sorry about the BFN and about being "lapped." Other people's BFPs almost always depress me these days. I'm not proud of it, but there it is.

vh2014, Go awaaaaaay, cyst! I hope your lining does plump up, but if not, I hope your conversation with DH is a productive one.

summergirl1211, I hope your thyroid numbers are good and your timing works out.

jwinct, Thanks for the check-in! I really hope this is your cycle. If it isn't, will you seek medical advice?

AFM:
Status: TTC #2


What are you doing this month? Maybe an FET of our last normal embryo.


Where are you at in your journey? Done with Provera and should be getting AF any day now. I hope it holds off, because before I cycle I need to get a bunch of RPL testing which my RE refuses (for various reasons) to do. I have an appointment with my GP tomorrow, and the office staff there says all I have to do is request the tests, but I can't believe it's really that simple. In other news, assuming I can get the tests, I'm sticking with this RE for the transfer. But if I need to cycle again, I'm finding a new one. I think my current doctor is perfectly competent, but she's very conservative and not very accommodating (the word I might be looking for here is "lazy").



What is your mood? Tired. For a change.



QOTW: Do you participate in any sports (now or in the past)? I ran track in junior high and high school, and was very average at it. I detest competition, so I didn't like it much. For many years as an adult, though, I ran a lot for fun and exercise and really enjoyed it. Now I can barely move without spraining something, but I did join a gym (for the first time since 2012) last week. Yay?

[caer]

tiresiastheblond - I grew up in PA but did eventing, which is not a very popular discipline in that area. We used to travel to VA for most events.
I'm sorry for your issues with your RE. I hope your body and Doctor cooperate and you are able to get the testing in before your next cycle.

ETA: the riding thing sounds very fancy when I write it out but it really wasn't! Eventing used to be the cheapest area and I paid for all my board/show fees/costs by working at the barn and babysitting.

[tiresiastheblond]

Jan 19, 2016 15:36:54 GMT -5 caer said:

tiresiastheblond - I grew up in PA but did eventing, which is not a very popular discipline in that area. We used to travel to VA for most events.
I'm sorry for your issues with your RE. I hope your body and Doctor cooperate and you are able to get the testing in before your next cycle.

ETA: the riding thing sounds very fancy when I write it out but it really wasn't! Eventing used to be the cheapest area and I paid for all my board/show fees/costs by working at the barn and babysitting.

Very cool!  I wasn't necessarily thinking it was fancy; I grew up in Wyoming, where a lot of people were into rodeo, etc--definitely not fancy!

[sleepymonkey]

tiresiastheblond, I'm not even sure everything they were testing for! I know they checked progesterone, AMH, and TSH. I also know they checked for my immunity to rubella and chicken pox (which I was excited for because I have never had chicken pox and my GP refuses to give me the vaccination because she assumes I'm immune). As for the HSG, I'm inclined to see the results of all the blood work and ultrasound first and if it comes back with nothing wrong, then I will ask for the HSG.

[wannabmama]

caer I grew up in VA and was an eventer mostly (some hunters and jumpers, too). Maybe we were at the same events I also had to pinch and scrimp to afford those four legged money vacuums, but worth all the blood sweat and tears!

tiresiastheblond if I stay at my current job, IVF is essentially covered (minus deductible and some co-pays for meds) for three cycles. I do want to find a new job, though, which could be an issue. I don't know why I'm hesitant to do IVF, can't put my finger on it. I do like the idea of getting info on how I respond to the meds, too, especially since it seems like I had essentially zero response to clomid. Or, I just need to suck it up and do IVF that has such a higher chance of working. I'm hoping H has thoughts on it tonight...or we'll flip a coin, ha!

[caer]

Jan 19, 2016 16:03:36 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

caer I grew up in VA and was an eventer mostly (some hunters and jumpers, too). Maybe we were at the same events I also had to pinch and scrimp to afford those four legged money vacuums, but worth all the blood sweat and tears!

tiresiastheblond if I stay at my current job, IVF is essentially covered (minus deductible and some co-pays for meds) for three cycles. I do want to find a new job, though, which could be an issue. I don't know why I'm hesitant to do IVF, can't put my finger on it. I do like the idea of getting info on how I respond to the meds, too, especially since it seems like I had essentially zero response to clomid. Or, I just need to suck it up and do IVF that has such a higher chance of working. I'm hoping H has thoughts on it tonight...or we'll flip a coin, ha!

Fun! My favorite VA event was Waredaca. And yes, it was definitely worth every hard-earned penny. And a great way for a teenage girl to stay out of trouble.

[jwinct]

tiresiastheblond - Thank you. Good luck to you, too! I don't think I'll seek medical advice just yet (or possibly at all, I can't decide). If this isn't my cycle, though, I think I'm going to join Weight Watchers again and try to lose some of this weight I've gained over the past few years. Maybe that will help...

[Tiger]

Hi ladies! I'm at CD8 of my last cycle pre-IVF... which seems crazy to me! BCP starts around 2/12. I got my meds list from the RE's office yesterday, and finally asked for a new nurse. The one we've had for the last 2.5 years just didn't have the response times to emails/voicemails that I think is required for an RE's office. The RE immediately emailed me back and said they'd make the switch.

QOTD: In high school, I played volleyball, but I wasn't good at it at all. When I was 25, I started running and at 27, playing soccer. I was a pretty decent soccer player for never having played before that (I had probably seen 1,000 games, since I worked in soccer). Around age 33, I stopped playing soccer because I was training for so many races (running and triathlon) that I didn't want to derail it with a sprained ankle or worse. I now also do Crossfit. I wouldn't consider myself athletic (I'm a s-l-o-w runner... but I love running long distances) but I like being active.

[bazinga]

Hello ladies, sorry I can't tag individually tonight as I'm on mobile, but hugs to those who need them. ..

Status: TFAS

What are you doing this month? PNV, BBT, CM, EOD, FX.

Where are you in your journey? Cycle 5 AL, CD1

Whats your mood? OK right now.

QOTW: I did lots of sports at school (netball, hockey, gymnastics, trampoline). I always made the team but was never a star - apparently I lacked competitive drive and was too interested in the social side of traveling for competitions. That was probably true as once I got old enough to go out on the town and party, I gradually gave up and don't do sports now. I do like walking/ hiking for exercise but I don't think that counts....