TTC Check In 08/01

[dannigirl]

It's that time again!!
And it's actually Monday... Unlike Saturday, when I thought it was Monday and created a new thread. 😛

[dannigirl]

Today it ET day!!!!
I hope all those little eggs made it, though I'm sure some stopped developing.. But we will see in less than 2 hours!
And... We are heading home too. Very exciting day today!

[rosesquared]

dannigirl - hope everything goes well for you! It's all so exciting!

I feel like I keep repeating what's going on with me, but time is moving so slowly... I just want it to be IUI day! I have 2 more days of letrozole (did anyone else notice their lower abdomen get a little puffy?) then ultrasound and blood work on Wednesday! I just want to know what's going on inside! LOL

Hope you all have a great week!

[JustJudy]

Aug 1, 2016 8:30:58 GMT -5 dannigirl said:

Today it ET day!!!!
I hope all those little eggs made it, though I'm sure some stopped developing.. But we will see in less than 2 hours!
And... We are heading home too. Very exciting day today!

Everything is crossed for you!!!!!

We're going to be waiting for PGS results for a few weeks so nothing to report over here. Though I do have pretty bad cramps from my very full ovaries. Can't wait to start my period.

[dannigirl]

We transferred 1 Blast and 1 early Blast.
All looked good, but the last 2 (only 4 made it to day 5) were early blasts too, so we don't know if they will make it to freezing.
We packed up everything and came home after. I got to sleep in my own bed last night!!! Amazing!
Now I'm just going to hang out today and hope at least one of these guys make a home and we have out rainbow baby in months.

[JustJudy]

So excited for you! Enjoy relaxing and your own bed!

[rikkiandjulie]

Aug 2, 2016 8:54:03 GMT -5 dannigirl said:

We transferred 1 Blast and 1 early Blast.
All looked good, but the last 2 (only 4 made it to day 5) were early blasts too, so we don't know if they will make it to freezing.
We packed up everything and came home after. I got to sleep in my own bed last night!!! Amazing!
Now I'm just going to hang out today and hope at least one of these guys make a home and we have out rainbow baby in months.

I'm crossing my fingers for you.

[dannigirl]

Thank you everyone!
We got the call from the clinic and none of the remaining eggs could be frozen.
So those two up there are our only hope for this cycle.

[rosesquared]

Aug 2, 2016 11:32:01 GMT -5 dannigirl said:

Thank you everyone!
We got the call from the clinic and none of the remaining eggs could be frozen.
So those two up there are our only hope for this cycle.

Fingers super crossed for you!! 

[calsurb]

DW is on progesterone suppositories during this tww, and she's been super emotional and having crying fits about meaningless things. I did these suppositories but it didn't affect me the way it is for her. Any suggestions for surviving her wrath??

[JustJudy]

Aug 3, 2016 13:18:06 GMT -5 calsurb said:

DW is on progesterone suppositories during this tww, and she's been super emotional and having crying fits about meaningless things. I did these suppositories but it didn't affect me the way it is for her. Any suggestions for surviving her wrath??

I'm sorry, being on the other side really sucks. Does she usually like to be comforted or left alone? I'm the type that needs to be left alone after a freak out until I'm ready to be human again. All in all, just know it's not your fault!

[JustJudy]

My period started today, so in two weeks I'll start my mock transfer cycle with the PIO shots and estrogen. We're getting close to actual transfer. I'm positively focusing on my 6 embabies and thinking that at least 3 will be normal and a go for transfer.

[calsurb]

Aug 3, 2016 13:35:35 GMT -5 JustJudy said:

Aug 3, 2016 13:18:06 GMT -5 calsurb said:

DW is on progesterone suppositories during this tww, and she's been super emotional and having crying fits about meaningless things. I did these suppositories but it didn't affect me the way it is for her. Any suggestions for surviving her wrath??

I'm sorry, being on the other side really sucks. Does she usually like to be comforted or left alone? I'm the type that needs to be left alone after a freak out until I'm ready to be human again. All in all, just know it's not your fault!

Thanks for responding. She likes to be alone and needs about a day to be herself again.

[rosesquared]

calsurb - best of luck on your TWW! I might have to take progesterone for mine as well, so it's good to know what might be in store! I guess the good news is it's only 2 weeks (but that is the bad news too!).

JustJudy - fingers crossed all goes well for you and your embabies!

I had day 8 monitoring today that revealed 2 follicles over 11mm (roughly 11 and 12 and additional smaller ones that they didn't count). The nurse claims everything looks on track but I'm not fully convinced (I know, I should trust what they say, but I can't help but think of all sorts of horrible scenarios). Of course I spent hours analyzing my lab results waiting for the nurse to call so I'm sure that didn't help. My estradol seems low and the nurse said my lining is on the thin side. I go back Saturday for another ultrasound and blood work. I'm desperately trying to stay calm and not stress but this whole process went from feeling pretty simple (OPK, call when you get a peak, have IUI) to much more complex and the possibility that I'm not that fertile. I also think the excitement and anticipation over this first try is probably not helping and that if it doesn't go well, I will likely be able to better handle the process next month.

I also learned yesterday that this mole on my forehead is "concerning" and I have to get it removed within a month (that was the doctor's recommendation). Not great, since it means a scar on my face and the possibility that it's cancerous. Between this, TTC, school starting REALLY soon, and trying to finish the work I've been doing this summer, I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed. Thanks for letting me vent a little!

[dannigirl]

Aug 3, 2016 13:18:06 GMT -5 calsurb said:

DW is on progesterone suppositories during this tww, and she's been super emotional and having crying fits about meaningless things. I did these suppositories but it didn't affect me the way it is for her. Any suggestions for surviving her wrath??

I know I'm the same.. Need to be left alone. I'm also the one on the hormones, so I am of little help... I don't know how Jo deals with me sometimes!! lol

[dannigirl]

Aug 3, 2016 16:35:44 GMT -5 rosesquared said:

calsurb - best of luck on your TWW! I might have to take progesterone for mine as well, so it's good to know what might be in store! I guess the good news is it's only 2 weeks (but that is the bad news too!).

JustJudy - fingers crossed all goes well for you and your embabies!

I had day 8 monitoring today that revealed 2 follicles over 11mm (roughly 11 and 12 and additional smaller ones that they didn't count). The nurse claims everything looks on track but I'm not fully convinced (I know, I should trust what they say, but I can't help but think of all sorts of horrible scenarios). Of course I spent hours analyzing my lab results waiting for the nurse to call so I'm sure that didn't help. My estradol seems low and the nurse said my lining is on the thin side. I go back Saturday for another ultrasound and blood work. I'm desperately trying to stay calm and not stress but this whole process went from feeling pretty simple (OPK, call when you get a peak, have IUI) to much more complex and the possibility that I'm not that fertile. I also think the excitement and anticipation over this first try is probably not helping and that if it doesn't go well, I will likely be able to better handle the process next month.

I also learned yesterday that this mole on my forehead is "concerning" and I have to get it removed within a month (that was the doctor's recommendation). Not great, since it means a scar on my face and the possibility that it's cancerous. Between this, TTC, school starting REALLY soon, and trying to finish the work I've been doing this summer, I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed. Thanks for letting me vent a little!

First, stay calm about the IUI and monitoring. It sucks because there is more to it, but it can reveal a lot of stuff and be super helpful. You got this!

Second, I hope that the mole isn't anything to be worried about.
Now I know this isn't a good story.. But if has a good ending... My Dad had a mole removed from the top of his head. It was cancerous. But I guess it wasn't anything too bad, because they never did anything else for it, no chemo or anything.. He just had to wear a hat all the time.
I didn't even know until my Mom mentioned it, and it had happened years before that! I wasn't impressed that I wasn't told..
And if you have a good Dr, the scar should be very minimal. Although scars in prominent places it's fun no matter what..

I hope everything works out!! Too much stress for you right now!

[JustJudy]

rosesquared, It's so hard to stay relaxed during this process. We're so often busy in one way or another. I gave up on trying to not stress and focused instead on just being positive. That really changed my attitude and has helped.

Also, your measurements look good for day 8 to me! I'm thinking good thoughts for you.

Use us to vent all you want! That's what we're here for.

[rosesquared]

dannigirl & JustJudy - Thank you both so much for the encouragement and positivity! It really helps being able to share what's going on with people who have been there. I'm definitely working to stay positive but also trying to just relax into the process; knowing that I will get pg when the time is right!

(And I hope the mole is nothing to worry about either - the dr. didn't really say one way or the other just that it is concerning. So not helpful! LOL)