3/3/15 weekly check-in

[momtex]

Where are you from: Texas

Status: TTC#2 since January. I'm on CD2.

What are you doing this month? Temping and BDing. Hoping to O before DH leaves for a business trip. Since my cycle was a little longer last month, it's possible my fertile window will be when he's gone. We'll see!

Where are you at in your journey? Getting a little frustrated and wondering if #2 is in the cards for us.

What is your mood? Very moody and ready for warm, sunny weather.

QOTW: What is one thing on your bucket list that you have done that was incredible? We had floor seats for one of George Strait's final concerts and were able to two-step around the stage while he sang. I'm sure not many people think that's cool but it was amazing for me!

[momtex]

Mar 3, 2015 9:35:58 GMT -5 @clgsquared said:

QOTW:  What is one thing on your bucket list that you have done that was incredible?

For me it was skydiving.  Loved every minute of it.

I went skydiving on my 30th birthday.  I was so freaking scared the entire time.  Too much of an adrenaline rush for this scaredy cat!  

[rnmommy]

Where are you from: CA

Status:TTC #4

What are you doing this month? Temping for my 2nd cycle, BD, prenatals.

Where are you at in your journey? This is my 2nd cycle TTC this time, my 3rd post partum cycle.

What is your mood?I'm still hopeful.


QOTW: What is one thing on your bucket list that you have done that was incredible? Having my babies. I was told at 13 that I would probably never be able to get pregnant (I was diagnosed with leukemia and chemo and fertility don't always mix well)and all I had ever wanted was to be a mommy. It's the most difficult but rewarding job ever.

[wirt2cute]

@clgsquared congrats again
momtex hopefully you will catch the fw while your H is home.
rnmommy I love your answer to the qotw, that is amazing.

Afm
Where are you from: Tn

Status: waiting to o right now. We will see when it happens this month.


What are you doing this month? Opk,temping, pnv, sex


Where are you at in your journey? My surgery is over and done and I am just waiting to see what my body does now.


What is your mood? Happy and excited to see what happens.

QOTW: What is one thing on your bucket list that you have done that was incredible?

Nothing yet. I have to truly put together a real bucket list.

I can take over the weekly check-in if nobody else has volunteered.

[b0710]

Where are you from: Michigan


Status: CD 9... Waiting to O.


What are you doing this month? I resumed temping, and will hope for some well timed sex. Otherwise, just trying to make healthy choices.


Where are you at in your journey? TTC #2 with DH (#3 for me) since July 2014 with one loss in January 2015.


What is your mood? I am hopeful. I feel like I have a good mindset. I feel excited about the possibilities, but not stressed to conceive this month or next...just hoping it happens again in the near future. I'm not sure why I feel this way (other than the fact that we did eventually get pregnant, even though it ended in a loss), but it's refreshing.


QOTW: What is one thing on your bucket list that you have done that was incredible?
I don't have an actual bucket list. I feel like all of my bucket list activities involve travel. I need to seriously think about what my bucket list might entail.

[winogirl]

Where are you from: WI


Status: CD15 - FF says O should happen sometime at the end of the week.


What are you doing this month? temping, BD, maybe mucinex and OPK

Where are you at in your journey? Still waiting for my DR to call about my day 3 labs. HSG looked normal last week. DH is setting up SA for next week after O

What is your mood? hopeful that the rumor that HSG ups your likelihood of getting BFP is true and we get ours this month or next!

QOTW: What is one thing on your bucket list that you have done that was incredible?
Trip to Australia/New Zealand and climbed the Harbor Bridge! Travelling with my mom and aunt for a month was not super awesome but Australia and (especially) New Zealand were worth it!! If for any reason we end up not being able to conceive, DH and I are going to plan a month long trip down there to explore on our own.

[vh2014]

Where are you from: VA
Status: CD159
What are you doing this month? Prenatals, Vitamin D, temping again.. or still..., DHEA, CoQ10, and FINALLY getting accupuncture tomorrow!!!
Where are you at in your journey? just seeing if we can try any and everything to get past the never ending cycle. If not, starting the IVF with DE moving in April.
What is your mood? eh.. DH is sick and work is busy so keeping occupied. Would really like to O on my own though. I'm kind of over this stuff. Glad I have accupuncture to look forward to. Would really like something, anything to change. I'm even ok with AF at this point.

QOTW: What is one thing on your bucket list that you have done that was incredible? Drove a Lambo... and it wasn't even on my list and I wasn't that into it but it was pretty cool to tell my son. I had VIP tickets to a Def Leppard concert right afterwards so it was a fun filled evening. Really wish DH could have been there (it was a work thing). That's all I can think of now... I'm sure there was something actually on my list that was better but can't think right now so that will have to do.

[wannabmama]

momtex that's awesome about GS! I went to two of his last shows, too. Both were a blast!!

rnmommy so glad you overcame the odds and had babies!

winogirl fx the HSG Magic happens!!

vh2014 your bucket list item is my DH's dream (I'd love the def leppard part...they were the first concert I went to without parents, ha!)

From MA
Status: CD 10, WTO
This month I'm hoping we can get some well timed BD. We are going skiing with another couple this weekend and staying in a studio all I one room and it's likely the peak of my FW. Gonna try for before we leave and as soon as we get home and hope we get lucky!
My mood is eh...last month was wonky and this one my FW is ill timed. We also leave in two weeks for Belize. It's awesome but might overlap with either AF or when I could test, which could be interesting ha!
Bucket list: I've been lucky and done lots of traveling so probably that. I have lots more to do though!!

[boobacat]

From: Michigan
Status: 4and5dpiui
On iui number two. Meeting with RE after post ovulatory u/s. Glad DH will be there. Considering next steps if this iui is not successful (we tried over a year on our own so considering getting more aggressive).

Mood: I don't know. Trying not to think about it. Will see tomorrow after blood test and u/s. My body responds 'perfectly' to treatments. Getting me nowhere.

QOTW: I chose my university based on study abroad programs. They were very important to me and I took two summer semesters and one full semester in different parts of the world. What a way to learn!

[colinsfebmommy]

Where are you from: Chicago

Status: TWW DPO 11 but I am pretty sure I am not prego


What are you doing this month? I will be testing and charting


Where are you at in your journey? TWW DPO 11, TTC #2


What is your mood? Bummed and frustrated

QOTW: What is one thing on your bucket list that you have done that was incredible? I have not made one but after reading this I think it is time to start

[winogirl]

boobacat,not doing study abroad is one of my biggest regrets. So awesome that you made it a priority!

wannabmama, Good luck getting some BDing in! super jealous you get to go to Belize! hopefully AF will stay away and you just have to figure out how to test while there!

[b0710]

wannabmama, - sneaky sex is how I got pregnant the last time (at my brother's house for Christmas)...we had to be super quiet and stealthy. Maybe you could try some sneaky sex on your skiing get away

[KirstenAlecia]

Status: Benched


What are you doing this month? Benched but taking Vit D and Prenatals


Where are you at in your journey? Benched but on CD10


What is your mood? Im a bag of mixed emotions. H and I are having issues right now so I'm ok with being benched.


QOTW: What is one thing on your bucket list that you have done that was incredible? Swimming with Sea Turtles in Maui!!!!! One that was as big is a smart car in length almost.

[wannabmama]

KirstenAlecia sorry you're in emotional stress state take care of yourself!

b0710 I'm gonna try!! I'm thinking we might be able to get in touch with our teenage selves and break up the three + hour drive by finding a secluded area of a rest stop, too., ha!

[wirt2cute]

colinsfebmommy I'm so sorry you are frustrated.
KirstenAlecia take some time for yourself.

[vh2014]

wannabmama, Belize is on my list... my sister went years ago and I decided I wanted to go but probably won't for a while. The car thing is on Groupon all the time for under $100 around here. You just have to catch one at the right time... I only did it because it was a party for a work thing so why not. I'm an adrenaline junkie normally but I think I would have rather ridden and had someone else fly around the track instead of me driving. All I could think was I don't want to wreck this. LOL

[lickwed]

Where are you from: TX

Status: TTC #2 CD 21/3 DPO

What are you doing this month? Prenatal, baby asprin, charting/temping.

Where are you at in your journey? In the two week wait. May test on Wednesday if things look promising.

What is your mood? Not really expecting anything. I had mostly watery CM during my FW and this is my first one after our most recent loss, and it took 3 cycles after a loss for my last BFP. I guess since this is the 2nd loss, I have an irrational fear another BFP will end in another loss and I didn't have that feeling after the first loss. The fact that I will have to start Lovenox injections once I get pregnant has taken some of the excitement out of it as well. Maybe some of my excitement will come back if my chart starts looking really pretty.

QOTW: What is one thing on your bucket list that you have done that was incredible? I don't have a bucket list, but being able to snorkel in Hawaii and white water rafting are some of the adventurous highlights of my life.

[winogirl]

KirstenAlecia, i liked your post for the turtles (we did that too!). sorry you and the H are having some issues.

[agpjt413]

Hey ladies!!! Congrats again, @clgsquared!!

Where are you from: DC area

Status:TTC #1, cycle 4 AL

What are you doing this month? Going at it like rabbits! Lol!! I'm currently CD11...contemplating on just HIO and not OPK'n, but I might cave and dip tomorrow

Where are you at in your journey? Halfway through a true AMA timeline. Having an appt w/ my OB tomorrow for an annual. Will probably table the discussion whether to see an RE now or wait until six months of actively trying are up. As much as I want to be PG already, I don't mind waiting if this month is out.

What is your mood? Hopeful - crossing everything!!!

QOTW: What is one thing on your bucket list that you have done that was incredible? I don't really have a bucket list, but one thing that's incredible (that I'll probably never get to do again) was perform at Wolf Trap in the late 90s, back when I was part of a culturally infused band

[luvmyponies]

Where are you from: MA

Status: TTC#1 since May 2014 - currently benched for Chicken Pox Vaccine - Just had follow up appointment with RE this morning.

What are you doing this month? Absolutely nothing, but we have a plan in place!!

Where are you at in your journey? Just met with RE this morning to discuss blood work and SA results. Huge relief that my results are good - AMH is 1.64 and they want it at least 1.2. DH results weren't so good... his count and morphology is low. There was a huge difference in count from the last SA that was run back in October when we went through all these tests the first time with my OB. But, since morphology is low anyway, we didn't feel running a third SA was worth it since it wasn't going to change our decision to pursue IVF. His numbers are high enough for IVF, so hopefully we'll be starting that the end of April.

I asked DH if he was upset... he said no, he's just glad we can do IVF. He actually seemed excited!

What is your mood? Hopeful! Bummed that I can't start right away because of the stupid chicken pox vaccine, but excited to finally have a plan in place.

QOTW: What is one thing on your bucket list that you have done that was incredible? There is this place in Kenya called "Giraffe Manor" that I would love to visit. DH and I said that if for some reason we're unable to have children, we're booking a trip there.

[winogirl]

Ooo - luvmyponies, I think we watched a documentary on that place in Kenya. Seriously - if I ever win the lottery I am selling my house and just travelling non stop for as long as I can - there are too many cool places to see!

[URMySunshine77]

@congrats again, @clgsquared. I will miss your sass.

Where are you from: Northern California

Status: TTC #2 since April 2014 w/two cycles benched

What are you doing this month? acupuncture, EOD sex in FW, reduced caffeine and sugar, OPKs

Where are you at in your journey? CD13--probably two or three days before O

What is your mood? I am happy and optimistic this month. I feel like DH is less stressed right now, and he's on the same page.

QOTW: What is one thing on your bucket list that you have done that was incredible?

I went diving. I never would have imagined that I could have done that. I jumped in the water with my air and suit but chickened out when I was in Hawaii recently, so it's not going to happen again.

momtex: I love your George Strait story! I would love to do that.

KirstenAlecia: I'm sorry that you are having a rough time. So many hugs to you, dear.

b0710: I'm glad that you feel good with where you are at right now.

boobacat: Doing a good luck dance for you this month!

Good luck to all whom I have missed. I'm always rooting for you.

[manderslvt]

Congrats again to @clgsquared,and fx for everyone else!

Where are you from: PA


Status: TTC #2, cycle 8


What are you doing this month? Femara + TI, HSG on Friday


Where are you at in your journey? Cd5, day 2 of Femara 


What is your mood? Hopeful that this is our cycle!


QOTW: What is one thing on your bucket list that you have done that was incredible?

I traveled to Italy when I was a high school junior, and it was amazing! It was a school sponsored trip, so we all did fundraising to help pay for it.  We went to Florence, Rome, Pisa, and Venice. i would love to return as an adult and relive some of those amazing memories!

[octavia65]

Where are you from: The rainy, sleety, windy East Coast

Status: TFAS

What are you doing this month? Doin' it EOD during FW, OPKs, prenatals

Where are you at in your journey? TWWin' it

What is your mood? I kind of feel like I'm out this month. No real reason other than it feels like my period is on its way - cramps and breakouts and such

QOTW: What is one thing on your bucket list that you have done that was incredible?

I don't have a bucket list! But one cool thing that I did was go to the Magic Castle in LA. You have to be invited by a member (who is most likely a magician) so it's not something that everyone can do. It was a really unique experience!

[KirstenAlecia]

Mar 3, 2015 15:24:16 GMT -5 agpjt413 said:

*snip, snip*

What is your mood? Hopeful - crossing everything!!!

Everything but but your legs girl......don't cross those!!

[agpjt413]

Mar 4, 2015 2:01:02 GMT -5 KirstenAlecia said:

Mar 3, 2015 15:24:16 GMT -5 agpjt413 said:

*snip, snip*

What is your mood? Hopeful - crossing everything!!!

Everything but but your legs girl......don't cross those!!

LOL!! Oh Kirsten, so true!! Yes, those shall not be crossed!!

[KirstenAlecia]

Mar 4, 2015 2:12:48 GMT -5 agpjt413 said:

Mar 4, 2015 2:01:02 GMT -5 KirstenAlecia said:

Everything but but your legs girl......don't cross those!!

LOL!! Oh Kirsten, so true!! Yes, those shall not be crossed!!

hahaha!!! glad Im not the only one who thinks I'm funny.

[agpjt413]

What are you talking about, KirstenAlecia?! You're a trip!!

[happyktmom]

Where are you from: VA

Status: 2WW - will test 3/8

What are you doing this month? We did TI, 7.5mg Femara CD3-7, BBT and charting, also used softcups both times we BD'd

Where are you at in your journey? TTC#2 for a year. saw RE and he recommended IUI with drugs

What is your mood? I want to look forward to this cycle - it's been so different. No breast tenderness that I normally have at this time. FF says i didn't ovulate until CD16 but temps also spike on CD6. I was hoping for the actual O to be on CD6 since that's when we TI'ed. UGH! So frustrated. I am without a plan for next cycle. DH is still against IUI due to my emotional state. I just get so let down every time AF comes, he doesn't want me to be crushed if IUI doesn't work. Also, he's afraid of multiples. I'd love it!

QOTW: I can't say I've ever even thought of a bucket list. I've done some pretty cool stuff as far as travelling, but nothing as cool as you ladies! I met Mr. T when I was a kid. That was literally the first thing I thought of when reading the question! HAHAHA

[lickwed]

happyktmom, Mr. T is awesome.