***4/7/15 Weekly Check In***

[wirt2cute]

Morning Ladies!!!! Let's get this week started!!! Come on BFP's!!!!!
(Ps. I am officially a Reg!!!!!)


Where are you from:


Status:


What are you doing this month?


Where are you at in your journey?


What is your mood?


QOTW:
Are you an introvert or an extrovert?

[wannabmama]

Congrats wirt2cute on reg status

I'm in MA

CD13, TTC #1, cycle 9 or so. FF gave me dotted lines today for CD11, but she's definitely drunk. I was spotting still on CD12 (AF is usually 3-4 days) so I know this cycle is going to be wacky but I usually O around 16-18 and it seems really unlikely Id be way early this time.

BBT, prenatals, Pom, eating healthy, working on cutting the booze and caffeine still. Trying to HIO a lot.

We have first RE appt April 21.

I am frustrated and sad. I want this cycle to go well but can just tell it's going to be a bust. My body is doing all kinds of weird things and I don't know if I can keep DH in the mood long enough for O if it's late (which I have a feeling it will be).

QOTW: I love delving into personality traits. I'd say I'm probably a very social introvert. I love being around people and am the happiest when I'm talking to others, but on nearly every other introvert scale, I'm an introvert. I'm risk averse, I like to observe things before I dive in, I don't like conflict (I'm a lawyer, whoops), etc. I'm also a bit shy at first in most situations (though I don't have a big fear of talking to groups). Ha, long answer to short question. (I told you I like investigating personality traits!)

[wirt2cute]

Where are you from: TN


Status: TTC #3/ Cycle 14


What are you doing this month? Sex, Temping, Myo-inositol


Where are you at in your journey? Right now I am I am just waiting to O. Last month I O'ed on cd 25 so we will see what happens this month. I have an RE appointment on the 16th to get H's results for his second sperm analysis and get the go ahead to start medicated cycles in May. We are doing a repeat analysis because his numbers were so low. When I got the previous results I asked him to tell me the truth did he really abstain. His response was "I might have done something Wednesday morning". WTF H, we had sex on Monday morning and you touched himself Wednesday the day before the Thursday analysis. So we are doing a repeat to 1. Make sure his count is really not that low, and 2. Get a good specimen to make sure everything is okay. He has to abstain all week for this Fridays appointment. This morning I left a huge note on the fridge saying "Hands Off" with a countdown till Friday!


What is your mood? I'm in a great mood. I worked out last night and I woke up feeling great.


QOTW:
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I am a total extrovert, I love being social and talking to people. I hold random conversations with people on elevators, in the grocery store, and just anywhere. H can't stand when I just talk to random people but that's just me.

[momtex]

Where are you from: Texas

Status: TTC #2

What are you doing this month? Decided to take a break from temping and take advantage of DH not traveling this month and having good old fashioned sex. I am monitoring my CM and BDing during what I think is my fertile window. I feel like I need this month to just enjoy DH and my family without stressing about TTC.

Where are you at in your journey?

What is your mood? I'm pretty content this week.

QOTW:
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? If I had to choose one, I probably lean more towards being an introvert. I'm one of those people who will do things by myself like eating at a restaurant or going to a museum. I don't get as many opportunities to do these things anymore since DD is usually in tow. I don't tend to branch out much in groups outside my comfort zone and hate public speaking.

[Deleted]

Where are you from: Georgia

Status: ttc 2nd with my dh 6th child

What are you doing this month? just hio with charting bbt for confirmation of O

Where are you at in your journey? If it's me choosing I'm at the end with a + in a week! Otherwise we will just ttc on our own until menopause... this is our 10th cycle ttc with 2ntnp thrown in for good measure!

What is your mood? Ok, I'm really not overly confident although we had good timing at -2 and O I have a feeling dh's sperm was greatly affected by his illness/medication. We will not have an sa, but seriously there has to be **some output* for any chance right? A few times we had intercourse he nor I were sure he had fluid even though he felt an orgasm...yes he physically manipulated himself once and output was very minimal. I am just hopeful that over time as he continues to improve his sperm will too!


QOTW:
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I consider myself an extrovert except on rare occasions.

[zombiesquad]

Where are you from: KS


Status: CD 27. Stuck on the first of two cycles on the bench. I guess I shouldn't say stuck since historically I have long irregular cycles, but that's where I'm at.


What are you doing this month? Nothing. This month is hella busy so, despite the circumstances that led to being benched, I'm kind of glad we're not in TTC mode right now.


Where are you at in your journey? Just waiting it out, but hoping I don't have to wait too long. The possibility of doing infertility treatments again is always in the back of my mind. But we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.


What is your mood? Although, it was hard dragging my butt out of bed this morning, I'm pretty chipper today.


QOTW:
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I'd actually consider myself an ambivert--somewhere in the middle.

[lennonkdc]

Where are you from: Cleveland


Status: CD 16, FF *thinks* 5 DPO, but I think the high temps were due to WAY WAY to much drinking over the weekend. Ovuview still predicting O on 4/10, OPKs have been - and CM is just today watery, so who the flip knows.


What are you doing this month? TTA, PNV, temping, OPKs and just generally getting excited for this cycle to end so we can be officially "TTC"


Where are you at in your journey? ready to get this show on the road!


What is your mood? Excited. MH has made comments about me being KU by a trip we're tentatively planning for mid June, so I know he's finally 110% on board with TTC next cycle/ May. We were originally set to start TTC this cycle, but he kinda panicked and asked for a bit more time to get on board. While its nice to know he's now on board, its hard to honor the May 1st 'trying' date, because I am sooo ready.


QOTW:
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I'm totally an extrovert.

[vh2014]

Where are you from: Virginia


Status: Still hanging on


What are you doing this month? Prenatals, Vitamin D, DHEA, Accupuncture and still temping and HIO


Where are you at in your journey? ON a neverending road. Maybe lost and the directions didn't work? LOL CD 190something maybe? Somewhere around there.


What is your mood? Off today. Had my SIL blast me on FB, which of course she hid from me but got back to me anyway. She made a hurtful remark on Easter about "aren't you glad you don't have children, you'd be up and down"... to which I replied, "Actually I did have children and I was the mean mom that didn't get up and down". I was angry because 1) Just because I have grown children from another relationship doesn't mean they don't count (one was at the table) and 2) I'd be happy to be up and down if I could get KTFU. Grrr.... and hers are adopted because she's infertile so she should know better.


QOTW:
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Total extrovert.

[lennonkdc]

vh2014, your SIL sounds like a real peach. I'd have said the same thing. And why oh why do people still 'blast' others on FB?? Its not like you're really gonna keep it a secret on flipping FB...sheesh...

[scorpioscuba]

Where are you from: AZ

Status: IUD comes out today! Then we are officially TTC next cycle

What are you doing this month? Getting back to temping again and charting. It's amazing what you forget in 5 years!

Where are you at in your journey? TTC #2


What is your mood? Hopeful, excited, nervous


QOTW:
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Introvert. Thank goodness I married an extrovert or I'd have no life!

[scorpioscuba]

Apr 7, 2015 11:40:00 GMT -5 lennonkdc said:

vh2014, your SIL sounds like a real peach. I'd have said the same thing. And why oh why do people still 'blast' others on FB?? Its not like you're really gonna keep it a secret on flipping FB...sheesh...

Ugh. Why do people do half the things they do on FB? I'm so over FB. If people aren't on there documenting every single detail of their life, they are instead posting every wonderful thing that ever happens to them so it looks as if their life is completely amazing, or it is nonstop drama drama drama. It's just too much.

[boobacat]

From Michigan
Status:in the TWW

This month, opks, BD, ivf orientation was yesterday

Our journey looks like will be Ivf in August, a mutually agreed upon month, and two year mark of TFAS. Got some 'affordable' options from RE.

Mood: not very optimistic despite good timing- Negative Nancy.

QOTW- introverted home-body. I cringe having to introduce myself sometimes.

I agree with being over FB. I rarely log on any more.

[happyktmom]

vh2014,FB can be an evil thing. So can SIL's for that matter! HAHA
boobacat, I'm totally negative right now too! It's in the water
scorpioscuba, FX for fast BFP! And I should be over FB. I think I would feel better about myself if I just quit it.

Where are you from: VA

Status: TTC#2 for over a year, 13 cycles. CD26 13dpo but got negative Beta report just now

What are you doing this month? I honestly don't know if I can do all that I did this past cycle again this month. I am an absolute wreck and crazy person right now!


Where are you at in your journey? I'm near the end of my rope. I want a sibling for my daughter. i want another child. I want to be pregnant again. I don't know if I can stay on this roller coaster much longer.

What is your mood? FED up and hormonal

QOTW:
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I am definitely an extrovert. I also like being the absolute center of attention, though I try to stop myself from being the loud annoying one that talks too much about herself. I definitely do that on this board. I'm so grateful you ladies listen! HUGS

[boobacat]

happyktmom. Sorry for the negative beta. We need a new water resource!

[wirt2cute]

wannabmama Good luck with your RE appointment. I'm so sorry you are frustrated and sad, hang-in there you never know about men.

momtex I wanted to take a break from temping this month too and just do opk, but I started temping this morning. I think I might temp until I confirm O and then stop. Have fun with H

@kellbell my H was hesitant about get a SA too. Now he is on his 2nd since he F’up the first one. A + sign would be awesome!!!!


zombiesquad hopefully the bench cycles will not be too long. We like burning benches!

lennonkdc come on May 1st!

vh2014 sorry about your SIL and her comments.

scorpioscuba Hope everything went will with the IUD removal.

boobacat Glad you got some options from your RE especially affordable.

[zombiesquad]

happyktmom, sorry about your beta. I know the disappointment gets old. Hugs to you.

[luvmyponies]

wannabmama Sorry your body is doing crazy things... good luck at your RE appointment.

vh2014 I so hate FB. I have to use it for work, otherwise I'd delete my account. The other day one of my friends listed out everything she did that day... "6:30 AM got kids up for school, 8:30 AM fed horses, 10:00 AM went to the gym, 11:30 AM Parent/Teacher conference" etc... you get the picture. I definitely needed to know every last thing she did in a day - obviously she was expecting a pat on the head for accomplishing just so darn much.


Where are you from: MA

Status: Waiting around for CD 21 (4/20) to start IVF meds

What are you doing this month? Nothing other than weekly acupuncture

Where are you at in your journey? TTC #1 since May 2014

What is your mood? I had a horribly vivid dream last night about IVF, woke up with a feeling I still can't shake. Needed a serious pep talk from DH today.

QOTW: Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I'm an introvert who pretends to be an extrovert. I don't mind walking into a room full of strangers, public speaking, etc... but afterwards I'm exhausted and need to retreat to my comfort zone with just DH and our animals.

[lennonkdc]

happyktmom, sorry for the negative beta hugs!

[wannabmama]

@hapyktmom sorry about the betas

[tiresiastheblond]

I'm sorry, wannabmama, happyktmom, @vh201, and anyone else who's having a difficult day. boobacat, I'm sorry you're not feeling good about this cycle, but so happy you, your DH, and your doctor have a plan for going forward! Sorry if I spelled all of your handles wrong, too. I don't have the Tapatalk ap for this board on mobile, so it's all memory. Maybe I should.

1. I live in Chicago.
2. Egg retrieval was today. They got 15.
3. I'm very pleased with the number but am now freaking out about quality (too much Menopur?) and anxiously waiting for the fert report. And I feel pretty terrible physically. Waaaaay worse than last time
Mood: Just tired, really. Feeling appreciative of DH.
QOTW: I'm kind of like luvmyponies. My job involves a decent amount of interaction, and I'm ok at it, but it wears me out. I NEVER start conversations on airplanes, etc, and I need a lot of alone time to decompress.

GL, everyone!

[scorpioscuba]

Hugs to you happyktmom, so sorry about the betas

wirt2cute, it was surprisingly easy. I had no idea what to expect so just glad it's done!

[boobacat]

Yea for 15 @tiaraistheblond! After our orientation, I learned how much nail biting waiting ivf involves. Good luck!

[jess9802]

Where are you from:
Oregon




Status:
TTA until May, when we will be TTC #2




What are you doing this month?
Finding other extra-curricular activities ;-)




Where are you at in your journey?
Gearing up to start charting again and getting excited for another baby.




What is your mood?
Relaxed. A lot of work drama finally resolved, which is good.




QOTW:

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Introvert.

[wirt2cute]

happyktmom so sorry about your beta. (((Hugs)))

[wirt2cute]

tiresiastheblond yay for a good egg retrieval.

[URMySunshine77]

wannabmama, I can imagine how frustrating it is to wait for your body to normalize.

wirt2cute, I hope the second SA results are great!

Welcome zombiesquad!

boobacat, I'm glad that you and your husband were able to come to a mutual decision.

@kellbell, lennonkdc, and momtex, all of my fingers crossed for you.

tiresiastheblond, so happy for the positive retrieval!

happyktmom, I'm sorry that you are having such a hard time. I know how hard you worked/wished this cycle.

vh2014, That sucks about your SIL. Why don't people think before they speak?

scorpioscuba, jess9802, and luvmyponies good luck in the upcoming months!

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Where are you from: Northern California


Status: TTC #2 for 13 months, 11 cycles (two benched)


What are you doing this month? Temping, OPKs, acupuncture


Where are you at in your journey? I'm probably on 4DPO. I need to talk to DH about having a SA. Honestly I am terrified. 


What is your mood? I'm really ragey today. I guess it's too early to call this PMS, but it has hit me full force.


QOTW: I am totally an introvert. I'd rather be curled up watching a movie on a Saturday night. I need my "me" time.

[lolbraun]

Where are you from: Canada

Status: TTC #1 since Aug. 2013

What are you doing this month? Prenatals, Coq10, and trying on our own while waiting to start IVF

Where are you at in your journey? I had blood work for IVF done on CD 3, waiting to get ultrasound done on the 21st before getting on the waiting list for IVF

What's your mood? It fluctuates from happy, nervous, sad- still a part of me keeps hoping we will get pregnant on our own.

QOTW: I'm a friendly, outgoing introvert. I was Extremely shy as a child and will now talk to anyone, but still need to have my alone time.

[wirt2cute]

URMySunshine77 I totally understand. I was uneasy to talk to H about getting one and then I was uneasy about what the results would say. But he was actual open to doing it until he missed it up. And for this 2nd one he was still okay.

[vh2014]

Thanks everyone for the support. I'm over her. Talked to my sister (not SIL) on the way home, we had a good laugh about it. SIL is older than me and acting like a teeneager so we decided it was humorous and came up with all kinds of fun come back lines that I'll never say. DH was pissed about it when he came home but a bottle of wine and some time with me sharing all the lines I'd come up with and we laughed some too (he's not AS amused as I am but did agree to take the higher ground). My DH rocks when I need him.

Sticking with my life philosohpy. Happiness is a choice. Not letting her drama bring me down. Ain't nobody got time for that.

Onto more important stuff...
happyktmom, all the creepy internet hugs and wine for you. I'm so sorry.

@kellbell, lennonkdc, and momtex, FX for you.

URMySunshine77, wirt2cute, we're still working on me. I am not looking forward to that conversation either. We've talked about the fact we don't even know but as for asking him to actually do the SA, I'm sure it will be a more comfortable conversation for him than me.

[wirt2cute]

vh2014, I can say that it was easier for H because he could do it at home and I was able to help. I just have to get it to the office in 30 minutes. Luckily the office is only a 15 minute drive from my house. Hopefully if or when you do have that conversation it will go okay.