TTCAL 7/20/16

[ironbaby]

@samrs22, huge hugs. So much of the pain is grieving what could have been, right? The easy path to pregnancy that we all assumed (or hoped) we'd have. You're not alone.

AFM:
Status (TTA, TTC, Benched): TTC I guess. Natural cycle until we resume IF treatments when I get my period.

Diagnosis (if applicable): unexplained IF, CP

Updates/questions: nada

Debbie downer (a place to vent): H and I were really great together when we first got the news, but lately he's just getting on my last nerve. We are definitely not connecting, and I don't know how to get back there.

QOTW: Whats your favorite type of dog?
Mine! lol. I like the speckledy, midsize pups, and of course, well-trained. I have an Australian Cattle Dog, but I'd like a Catahoula Leopard Dog.

[wannabmama]

Hugs @samrs22 I know what you mean...this is not where I thought I'd be when MH and I rushed to get married so we could start trying right away. That was two years ago next week. Sigh. It's been a long and bumpy road already.

ironbaby yessss! Catahoulas are the bestest dogs in the whole world (I might be biased...I have two). I'd never heard of them and then found my first in a shelter, no one knew what he was but I was in love. A couple years later I got his brother. They are the biggest characters on the planet and big cuddle bugs and just the best!!

AFM
Status: TTC (prep for IVF this month so start estrogen patches last week of this cycle)
Diagnosis: old
Updates/questions: just happy AF came...a 39 day cycle is a first for me, so that's weird. But now hopefully we are on our way!
Debbie downer: gonna focus on the positive and think happy thoughts that this time the IVF will work!
QOTW: well, catahoulas as per my note above I love German shepherds too...and want one little dog someday. I really love dogs!

[nuggetrn]

@samrs22 huge huge hugs. I am sorry you are having such a hard time. I would like to say though, you are obviously at a point that if you wanted to seek some sort of treatment you could. If the doctor you saw was dismissive of your concerns, go find another one! Easier said than done clearly, I hate new doctors and new offices. But it's worth thinking about if you weren't happy with the other one.

ironbaby Ugh, I am sorry you are feeling that way with your H. I think we went through a short phase like that as well. It took time and I honestly can't say that we like sat down and tried to fix it... Just let it run its course and I tried to remind myself when I was annoyed that this was the loss talking and my emotions were out of control and that was it. It helped me not tear into him on things that really were not important.

wannabmama yay for AF!! Good luck as you prep for IVF!

[PepperPottsJ]

Hi Ladies, may I join you?

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{GTKY}On my 3rd round of clomid (1st iui) I got a bfp. Low betas to start, ectopic scare, but remained hopeful. At my us last Friday, there was no heartbeat and measured 6+6, I should have been 8+3. Started misoprostol Monday and here I am. Sucks, but I am so grateful for somewhere to turn.

How are you doing? I'm a little nervous about how non-emotional I have been, and kinda waiting for the meltdown.

Status (TTA, TTC, Benched): Waiting to get my period, woohoo. Will do IVF prep along with 1 last clomid cycle when this happens.

Diagnosis (if applicable): AMA, Fibroids

Updates/questions: Please tell me my skin will calm down?

Debbie downer (a place to vent): I'm actually pretty chill

QOTW: Whats your favorite type of dog? My soulmate was a Chihuahua/jack Russell, and I am now obsessed with the little guys

@samrs22, I'm so sorry! Hugs hugs and more squishy hugs
ironbaby, so many hugs, nuggetrn is wise! I have been trying to focus on being very communicative when Mr. Stark is handling things in a different way, that I don't agree with. otherwise I would probably be out for blood.
wannabmama, Good luck!!
nuggetrn, you are an absolute angel!!

[nuggetrn]

How are you doing? It varies

Status (TTA, TTC, Benched): Very NTNP right now

Diagnosis (if applicable): PCOS

Updates/questions: I think I can finally safely say that I have had a period post loss. I have had the most sporadic annoying bleeding but I think I have decided that somewhere in there was surely a normal period. Also actively bleeding today and yesterday. So I'm officially calling it.

Debbie downer (a place to vent): Painful reminders of where I should be or what I should be doing right now suck. Like realizing I would know the sex of my baby right now. Or even worse, I should have a newborn right now. A good friend, one of my bridesmaids actually just had her baby. So sad that we should have had a baby the same age. But so happy for her. My favorite cousin's wife is due in November. So again, someone who I am close with we should have had babies the same age and now that's not happening. So that's a sucky painful reminder.

QOTW: Whats your favorite type of dog? The type that I have... Lol. I like small-medium dogs. I like big dogs, but maybe only from a distance and if they belong to someone else. Haha. And obviously I prefer well behaved dogs. Or at least an owner who attempts to ensure good behavior.

[nuggetrn]

PepperPottsJ I am sad you are here but I'm also glad you are here. If you need anything at all you know where to find me!

I barely felt anything for at least the first 6 weeks. Then I was crying every day (multiple times a day) for at least 3 weeks. Then I was ok for a little bit... And now, now I'm not really sure. I don't think there is ever any right way we're supposed to do this. And don't ever feel guilty for feeling anything or even not feeling something (I struggle with this sometimes).

Love you love you love you ❤❤

[ironbaby]

wannabmama, Yay for catahoula love! I haven't had one, but my pup befriended one at the dog park, so I did some research. Good luck with IVF prep!

nuggetrn, Love you, friend. Thanks for the advice. I am optimistic for you moving forward, but still wish you could have been where you would have been.

PepperPottsJ, so incredibly much love to you. I am so very, very sorry. I am happy you have a plan moving forward. And my skin is a minefield, so I hope it clears up soon for both of us.