Bi-weekly Wine and Cheese (2/24)

[therealbug]

Sooo... maybe it's closer to three weeks than bi-weekly



Update us with what is new in your world. 

[rachaeleigh]

Hi therealbug. I hope that you're doing well.
As I posted on the main board, ER is tomorrow at 9am. I'm excited, not really nervous. I guessI'm more nervous about possible bloating or pain after.
I'll check back in tomorrow

[rmpar29]

therealbug, Hi lady! I was thinking about you this AM and wondered how your job is going.

rachaeleigh, How did your ER go love?

AFM: Just trucking through another cycle. We are in FW right now and O should happen at the end of this week/weekend. This is my second month of Acupuncture and I actually fell asleep last night, so I guess it's relaxing me a bit. In NCAL news, I ended up with a sinus infection that's kicking my ass. I started antibiotics last Friday and I'm still getting daily headaches. And, now I'm feeling blah from the meds, so I'm just a mess. I hope these headaches go away soon!

[sarcaztic10]

rachaeleigh let us know how the ER went!

rmpar29 I am so sorry you have a sinus infection, I hope you feel better soon!

AFM: I have had yet another frustrating cycle. I got a + OPK on CD 11 and I called my RE because my monitoring appt was supposed to be the next morning. They basically told me that they would just confirm O but then my appt got cancelled because of all of the snow. Then I got another + OPK the next day on CD 12 which never happens for me. Usually my LH surge is so short I sometimes miss it completely. So I didn't get to do the hCG shot like we wanted and I don't know how many follicles I even had!

H and I usually aren't ones for marathon sex but we managed to DTD from O-4 through O. I still think this cycle is a lost cause though and we are just planning on a trigger and IUI next month. I thought of not temping after I confirmed O but that never seems to work out for me and it just drives me more crazy so I get to watch my temps decline. Hopefully AF doesn't start on CD 11 like it did last cycle...

NCALR: I am really upset that my boss still doesn't seem to want to learn anything about our department so that she can help me out some. I am still doing a ton and next week I have 5 more people starting making 20 people total reporting to me.

[rmpar29]

sarcaztic10, I'm sorry that you are having another frustrating cycle. So many ((((HUGS)))! Congrats on your marathon sex and I hope that it works out for you. So frustrating about your boss!

[4furrypaws]

therealbug Hey lady! How is the job going? ?

rachaeleigh, Can't wait to hear how things went!!

rmpar29, Hope you feel better real soon hun!!

sarcaztic10, Stupid cycle. Stupid boss!!


AFM...after deciding we are going to take a break for a bit from TTC I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Working on getting my depression under control and hitting up the gym more to get my body in better condition too.

NCALR... I got a consult apt for a rework of my one tattoo set up for the end of March! Yay! So excited!!

((hugs)) ladies!

[rmpar29]

4furrypaws, I'm glad that you are feeling some relief since putting TTC on the back burner. What's your tattoo?

[4furrypaws]

Feb 25, 2015 13:40:35 GMT -5 rmpar29 said:

4furrypaws, I'm glad that you are feeling some relief since putting TTC on the back burner. What's your tattoo?

It's a snowflake on my forearm w/ a "J" in the middle for my niece who passed from SIDS at 5 mo old 6 years ago. I want to touch it up and maybe add to it for our three angels.

[menrandes]

therealbug Thanks for the wine and cheese! How are you doing?
rachaeleigh FX that the ER went well!
rmpar29 I hope your sinus infection goes away soon!
sarcaztic10 I'm sorry that your cycle has been frustrating.
4furrypaws I'm glad that you are feeling better after deciding to take a break!

AFM: another shitty cycle here. I started spotting on CD 11 again, but it seems almost too heavy to be spotting but too light to be full on bleeding. I'm frustrated, and I know I talked about it in 10 things tuesday on CAL, but basically I am terrified that I am going to have constant bleeding like I did a few years ago. During that time of bleeding for months and months at a time nothing worked to stop it. And no tests could show why I was bleeding in the first place. When I cut out soy and gluten the bleeding stopped and my cycle regulated. I figured it was the soy because some people have an estrogen response to soy. But I still don't consume anything with soy, so I don't know what is going on. And back when I was having the bleeding problem before it was suggested that I fix the problem permanently, but they didn't want to go that route yet because I was too young with no children. And now, I still am not any closer to have children but I am older. I'm just really scared because if the bleeding happens like it did last time I don't know how I can stop it. And I wont live that way again. It wouldn't be a choice I would want to make and I know exactly what that decision would mean, but it would be a quality of life situation. Bleeding all the time make my life miserable. I was tired all the time. Slept whenever possible. Weak. Even with the iron infusions that I had to have. And if I'm bleeding all the time it's not like I can get pregnant anyway. So, that's where I am at.
Our bike trip starts Sunday, and I am overly anxious to get away, even though it looks like I'll be spotting or full on bleeding while I'm on the trip. Yay.

[megrae12]

Hello, beautiful ladies!

therealbug How is the job going??
rachaeleigh I hope everything goes smoothly for the ER! Thinking of you!
rmpar29 Sinus infections are the worst! I hope you feel better soon, love!
sarcaztic10 You and your ovaries are having a hard time getting on the same page. ((Hugs))
4furrypaws So glad you are happy with your decision. ((Hugs)) lovey.
menrandes ((Hugs)) sweetie. I hope your trip does you a world of good and you are able to relax and enjoy.

AFM: 2WW here with temps that are crazy at best. I am guessing my honeymoon period of my pretty natural cycles are over. Bleh.
NCALR: I started my second part time job. It's fun and easy so now I am just a working fiend. Still looking for either a better part time job or a full time job that is easy. Love and hugs ladies!

[rachaeleigh]

Hi ladies, just wanted to update in car you missed it on the main board.
18 retrieved today. So far, I'm feeling pretty good, just moving slow.

I'm not going to respond to everyone right now, but really appreciate all of you asking how I'm doing.
I did want to mention to rmpar29 , try dabbing some lavender oil on your pillow at night to further promote relaxation. It has also helped me with congestion. When I'm really congested, I dab a little lavender, plus a little peppermint. Just a suggestion :-)

[4furrypaws]

rachaeleigh, 18!!! That is wonderful sweets!!! You go rest now!!! (((hugs)))

[megrae12]

rachaeleigh, Yay so happy to hear this!!! Rest, love!!

[skategirl128]

menrandes big hugs!! Have fun on your trip!

therealbug how is your new job?

rachaeleigh fx for you! 18 is great!

@megrae yay for a fun new job! Big hugs to you too!

4furrypaws so glad you are happy with your decision! Big hugs!!

@sarcaztic I'm sorry your cycles are still being wonky. Hugs to you!

rmpar29 feel better soon love! Sinus infections are the worst!

As for me I start my second round of treatment tomorrow. One month down and here we go again. I was just starting to feel like myself again but I keep telling myself that beating this is worth all of the ickiness! I only passed out once so that's a plus! It does look surgery will be pushed back a week due to the timing of this second treatment cycle. My numbers were too low to start last week. It's also going to depend on my numbers- I didnt rebound as quickly as they would have liked but it wasn't too bad. I just want to get this piece out of the way as it's the part im most scared of.

Other than that this weather hasn't helped! My doctors are so worried about me developing secondary infections that I'm basically stuck at home when the temps are so low. Im always cold as it is and the meds lower my blood pressure which makes me cold. I'm working (mostly part time) but that's about it- and I've really had to limit my interactions with the students. Summer needs to come soon so I can relax outside in the sun or by the pool!

[meredithcarole]

Hi everyone!

rachaeleigh Congrats on the ER going well!

AFM I have made it through the last FW before our bench burning. Stay tuned for a bon fire in about 9 days.

I am mobile so I now cannot see anyone else's replys to respond individually now that I am typing, but I hope everyone is having a good week! Thanks for the check in therealbug

[meredithcarole]

menrandes I hope you are wrong about the bleeding. I can understand why you would be so concerned. So many ((( Hugs )))

[rmpar29]

menrandes - Oh honey, I hope the spotting stops and you are able to move forward with TTC. I can't even imagine how much this must be weighing on your mind. Are you working with an RE? I just wonder if another doc could run some more tests and get to the bottom of this. So many ((((HUGS)))) love! Oh, and enjoy your bike trip! I hope you and DH have an awesome time!

megrae12 - I hope that your second job continues to go OK and that you are able to find something soon so you aren't working so much. FX for you love!

rachaeleigh - 18 eggs...wow! I can't imagine how sore you must be today. When should you get the first report? FX for you love! Hmmm...lavender oil...I think I will have to pick some of that up. Any recommendations on where to buy it so it's real and not fake scented stuff?

skategirl128 - You are still in my thoughts hon! I hope that the second treatment goes OK. I'm so sorry that your surgery had to be pushed back. When's it scheduled for now? I'm glad that you have been able to cut back on your working, but I'm so sorry that you are exhausted and weak. I wish I could be there to help you. Speaking of summer, we will be out your way again so I hope we can meet up! Think warm thoughts love and I hope it starts warming up soon for all of us!

meredithcarole - YAY for a bench burning!!! I can't wait!

[rachaeleigh]

rmpar29. I'm not that sore! I'm pleasantly surprised. My biggest complaint is that ovaries jiggle when I walk lol.
Hmmm, I think my husband just bought my newest batch off of Amazon. I just checked and it says 100% essential oil on it. You shouldn't have a problem finding it, probably even in a grocery store.
I was so anxious during my first IUI that I even dabbed some on Kleenex and huffed it!

[4furrypaws]

rmpar29, rachaeleigh,Yeah, I know our Market District has essential oils, Whole Foods does too.

[rmpar29]

rachaeleigh - I'm so glad that you aren't that sore. That's a lot of follies...holy! You're right, I should be able to find some pretty much anywhere. LOL, you huffed it...

[rubysi]

therealbug, Thanks for the check in. How is the new job treating you?

rachaeleigh, Congrats on the 18 eggies. I am a cycle behind you in ivf so I am uber curious and kind of a stocker....hope that's not too creepy.

rmpar29, I hope you feel better soon.

sarcaztic10, FX the marathon worked out. I am sorry you have a lazy boss.

4furrypaws, ttc breaks can be very healthy. You will have to share you tattoo work when it happens.

menrandes, Wow that was alot to take in... I hope that it is just a random bit of spotting. Focus on the trip I can't wait to hear all about it. Take pictures.

megrae12, I am glad you like the jobs. Your post O temps are a bit wacky but there is still a definite shift...FX

skategirl128, ((Hugs)) I am sorry the surgery got pushed back. I hope your numbers come up so you can get this phase started.

meredithcarole, I am looking forward to the bonfire.

AFM: In my last FW to try naturally before ivf and I have been exhausted from work...its not looking good. But after 15 unsuccessful cycles since loss my hopes aren't high anyway. Please don't hate me but it has been beautiful here and I got to spend several hours cleaning up my garden last weekend. I am sending warm hugs for those that need them.

Here are some treats

[rachaeleigh]

rubysi, please stalk away
GL this cycle!

[sarcaztic10]

4furrypaws I am so glad you are feeling good about taking a break!

menrandes I hope that the spotting/bleeding is nothing but I understand why you are so worried about it. I hope your trip is fantastic and takes your mind off of everything!(((Hugs))

megrae12 I am glad you like your second job. I hope that you are able to get a more full time position that is easy and bearable soon!

skategirl128 I hope your second round of treatment goes well today. I think about you often and I am always sending you positive vibes. I am so sorry your surgery got pushed back (((Hugs)))

meredithcarole Yay for burning the bench soon!!

rubysi Is it ok if all of us come stay with you instead of having to deal with this winter weather?

therealbug tell us how everything is going with you! How is the job?

[rubysi]

Feb 26, 2015 9:35:49 GMT -5 sarcaztic10 said:

4furrypaws I am so glad you are feeling good about taking a break!

menrandes I hope that the spotting/bleeding is nothing but I understand why you are so worried about it. I hope your trip is fantastic and takes your mind off of everything!(((Hugs))

megrae12 I am glad you like your second job. I hope that you are able to get a more full time position that is easy and bearable soon!

skategirl128 I hope your second round of treatment goes well today. I think about you often and I am always sending you positive vibes. I am so sorry your surgery got pushed back (((Hugs)))

meredithcarole Yay for burning the bench soon!!

rubysi Is it ok if all of us come stay with you instead of having to deal with this winter weather?

therealbug tell us how everything is going with you! How is the job?

Sure but I might need some help weeding.

[rmpar29]

Feb 26, 2015 9:40:38 GMT -5 rubysi said:

Feb 26, 2015 9:35:49 GMT -5 sarcaztic10 said:

*snip

Sure but I might need some help weeding.

To get out in the sun, I'd gladly help!!!

[4furrypaws]

Bug...bug...bug...bug...bug...


therealbug,

[megrae12]

rubysi I know my temps are a hot mess this cycle.

[rachaeleigh]

Yes, therealbug , where you at ?

Again, for any of you not hanging out on the main board, 13 mature, 9 fertilized.
Hoping for a 5dt Monday. Will know more tomorrow

[kateisoptimistic]

Hi Ladies!

Hope everyone's doing ok! My job is starting to get in the way of TTC and I don't know what to do. We are supposed to start cycling for IVF soon, but all of this crazy work travel keeps coming up and my doc said i can't be traveling as i need to come in for monitoring. I'm so upset right now as I can't get out of the work stuff without telling people what is going on and I am not ready to do that. I'm not sure i can get out of it even if i do tell them. This means I need to put IVF off until May. I know its only 2 months in the grand scheme of things, but I'm concerned more things are going to keep pushing it off. Anyhow, I'm just so frustrated that I am letting work take priority but I also feel like I have no choice. Thanks for letting me vent.

[sarcaztic10]

kateisoptimistic (((Hugs))) that is so frustrating. I am sorry you have to push back your IVF and I really hope nothing else get in the way in May.