Bi-weekly Wine and Cheese 4/29

[sarcaztic10]

Hello ladies! Its that time again, tell us what is going on in your lives! How are you all doing? 

Of course there will be wine and cheese! 

[sarcaztic10]

I am thinking about going off BC when CD 1 comes but I am still not sure. I kind of want to try just OPKs and having sex when we want and just try not to worry about anything else. I am still thinking about it but I don't have that much time left before CD 1 comes and I have to make that decision.

I haven't gotten all of my tests back yet so I am going to call the RE's office and see what they say.

I had an initial appointment with a chiropractor on Monday because I am tired of having low back pain and sinus problems and supposedly chiropractic care can help. She took some x-rays of my back and I have a lot of compression in my neck and apparently my lower back is all messed up too. I got my first adjustment that day and it was... Interesting. I am skeptical but I am trying to be hopeful. I have another adjustment today so we will see how that goes.

[4furrypaws]

sarcaztic10, Hi sweetie! Jeez, I hope the adjustments help your back! My Mom has had back problems her whole life and I know the pains shes been through.

Nothing new here, just going to be TTA for a while. Maybe we will be ready to talk about things some time this summer...I'm not putting any time frame on it. H has taken this last loss harder than the others and we just need time before thinking about anything TTC related. My MIL has offered to help financially if we do decide to do the IVF/PGD which is extremely generous.

Other than that our flooring we ordered months ago finally came in! H went and picked it up over the weekend. I set the install date for 5/11 which actually works out well since I'm not sure what state of mind I will be in on Mother's Day. I can stay home and not have to worry about...you know...life.

Sending love to you all! xoxo

[menrandes]

sarcaztic10, good luck with your decision on this coming cycle! Also, FX that the chiropractor works out well for you.

4furrypaws, so many **hugs** Taking the time to tta sounds like a good idea for you. That's amazing that your MIL is willing to help out financially if that's what you decide to do!!
I bet you'll be glad when those floors are finally in.


So I've been fighting off some pretty severe depression symptoms this week. I know it's from last week's RE appointment, and even though I know we are making the right choices for us, it's certainly not how I envisioned my life. I've been distancing myself away from a friend simply because I don't want to hear the platitudes. It's not fair to her, but she's been a little too puppies and rainbows. I can't deal with puppies and rainbows right now.
We've got a self given 8 more months to try on our own before IVF. I've gotten pregnant before. I know it's not impossible. But it feels impossible.

On other fronts, I am just looking forward to some stuff this summer. The camping trip in two months can't come soon enough. And oh my gosh I really really really hope Hawaii happens in August.

[readinglove]

sarcaztic10 Ouch to the pain - hopefully the chiropractor can help ease some of the pain and discomfort. I've never seen one, but a close friend of mine does and she raves about it. GL with the BC decision. It's definitely not an easy one to make. (((hugs)))

4furrypaws I want to bury you in a huge pile of (((hugs))). I'm glad you're taking the time you and YH need, and are not putting a time limit on things. That's such a generous offer from your MIL! Yay for new flooring!!! Be sure to take pictures to show us!

menrandes So many (((hugs))) for you. Take care of yourself. I hear you on being sick of the puppies and rainbows. I'm trying to be better at telling people to stop, but it's hard. What sort of camping do you do? Tent/camper, super hard core in the woods? I've never been, so I'm always curious to hear about other people's camping styles.

[readinglove]

Hi loves. I hope you're all doing well.

In the TTC world, it's the same ol' same ol'. Sex. Watching temps. Sex. Being frustrated that H isn't home tonight, and hoping to God O holds off until Fri/Sat for timing purposes. Sex. You know the drill. I'm feeling a bit anxious about this cycle and the next cycle. Next month will mark 1 year of trying, and will also be our "deadline" (I hate that word and the connotations, but don't know a better one to use right now) to hopefully have a successful pregnancy/take home baby before our 1 year EDD anniversary. Trying not to stress about it, but it's that nagging back-of-the-mind thought.

Life outside of TTC? I'm tired. I'm so done with work right now. But in the same token, the last day of school is going to be awful, because of the 8th graders leaving. They're an amazing group of kids, and I adore them. DH and I picked out paint colors for the rest of our main living floor, and I'd love to actually get the painting done. I'm sick of the dingy color, and the nail/screw holes in the walls from the previous owners. And there's spring cleaning to do...and outside work to do...sigh. I mean...owning a home is great! I love it! Ha.

[skategirl128]

sarcaztic10 big hugs! I hope you can get relief soon! Good luck with your bc decision!

4furrypaws big hugs, lovie! Take the time as you need- but what a nice offer from your MIL. I'm getting new floors installed as we speak! I'm so excited!

menrandes big hugs too! Take care of yourself! Platitudes suck! I sometimes think people just don't know what to say or how to help.

readinglove big hugs! Having our own deadlines is so tough- much love! Have fun painting!

As for me- things are looking good for me! Medically I'm doing much better than they expected. Still five more months of treatments and then another scan and hopefully "graduate" to just a daily mild immunosuppressant for a year and bloodwork. I'm just taking it a day at a time. My energy levels are non-existant but my spirits are good. I'm back at work this week and get another treatment at the end of next week.

My floors are being installed today and finished tomorrow! I love how it's looking and I'm ready for it to be finished! The new paint color is awesome. I'll post finished pics later this week!

[elliecat17]

sarcaztic10 Good luck with the decision hun. Those big ones are never easy! Also I really hope the adjustments work for you!

4furrypaws My H took this one harder too. In fact the day I lost it over my plants (and really our loss< but he just saw the plants) he yelled at me that this was what he expected me to do with our loss. And how could I be so heartless. Anyways **hugs** to you tta sounds like a great plan. I hope your floors look amazing when they are finished. Pictures please!!

menrandes I love camping! You lucky duck, H and I really need to get our camping trip planned. But I had to take so much time off work it will probably just be a weekend thing. Also if you want some cool adventuring ideas for in Hawaii let me know. I can either send you to all the cool spots that aren't touristy and are adventures or see if my sister would be willing to take you come places.

readinglove Got to love owning a house right?!?! I am so jealous. My students will only leave when they go on to preschool. There is no summer end in sight for me. much as I love my kids I need to get into a job where I get summer off. Keep that count down going! You are so close to the end! And maybe with less work stress the sex will be less tiring?

skategirl128 I'm really glad that you are back at work and that your spirits are good. That's really important! Can't wait to see pictures of your floors!

AFM: I really need to schedule with my OB but I can't bring myself to call. She was supposed to call me and tell me if I needed to come in or not and I haven't heard, but also I haven't gotten any info on when H and I can even have sex again let alone try again. She also didn't schedule to have my numbers followed down which is annoying. So we are on a self imposed TTA because I'm not stupid enough to think that we should go for it right away. I also was told that there wasn't enough tissue to get any information. This sucks because they had it all!!!
In other matters I am over the flu (thankfully) that was a killer! And just looking forward to a new month. I need to get my raised beds built so I can transfer my plants outside. I also need to get on H to head out and start getting some wood or we will be in the same fix we were this year with running out of wood.

[rmpar29]

Hi ladies!

sarcaztic10 - I hope you and DH can make the decision that's right for you and that you get your test results back soon. I've had chiropractic care before and it's always helped with my back pain so I hope it helps with your pain as well.

4furrypaws - Take your time love! I'm sorry that DH is taking this loss hard. That's so nice of your MIL! I'm glad that your flooring came in and I hope that your install day gives you a chance to relax love.

menrandes - Oh honey, so many ((((HUGS))). Are you on any meds love? I recently got back on antidepressants and it's really helped. Be kind to yourself and if you need to avoid that friend for your own peace of mind then please do so.

readinglove - I hope that O holds off so you can have good timing. (((HUGS)) love! I know what you mean about home ownership. So much work! DH and I are trying to get our house ready to sell in a year and OMG, the work that needs to be done.

skategirl128 - I'm so glad that your spirits are up and that the treatments are going OK. I hope you start getting your energy back soon. I love that new paint color and I can't wait to see pics with the new floor. ((((HUGS))))

elliecat17 - So many ((((HUGS))) I'm sorry that you are struggling with making an appointment and that you couldn't get any testing done. Good luck getting your raised beds built.

[sarcaztic10]

4furrypaws Big (((Hugs))) to you love. I am sorry YH is taking this loss so hard and it is a good idea to take all the time you both need to heal. New floors sound great!
menrandes (((Hugs))) I understand the avoidance of people who are too puppies and rainbows. All the positivity and platitudes gets old really quick when you know that it is not that easy for you.
readinglove I love the way fresh paint makes everything look bright and clean. hopefully you are able to get the painting done soon!
skategirl128 I am so glad you are doing well! Everyone is getting new floors, I am so jealous!
elliecat17 (((Hugs))) I am sorry there wasn't enough tissue to get any info from. Hopefully your OB calls back soon and lets you know the next steps.

[sarcaztic10]

@eliida The appt with the chiropractor was interesting. I am still not convinced but I am becoming more hopeful that this will help me. FX everything goes well with your IUI!!

[skategirl128]

Big hugs elliecat17!

Good luck @eliida!

[rubysi]

sarcaztic10, Thanks for the check-in. What ever you decide we will be here.i hope the chiropractor visit works for you.

4furrypaws, Hugs, I am so sorry. I hope your flooring looks awesome. Maybe your ninja gardener will get those beds beautiful soon.

menrandes, more hugs coming your way. I look forward to living vicariously through you with your camping trips. It will be a while for me to go camping.

readinglove, Hugs I know it is pointless to tell someone to try not to stress about those dates. FX. Good luck with the rest of the school year.

skategirl128, I am glad you are recovering well. I am jealous of everyone getting new floors.

elliecat17, I hope you can convince yourself to call so you can get some answers.

rmpar29, Hi

@eliida, I am sure the iui went fine.FX... good luck with the job.

AFM: Monday is when I find out if my ivf cycle was successful. I am so tired of the progesterone shots and the way they make me feel.

NTTCR : Today is my awesome assistants last day. I am sad to see her go and I am so hormonally out of whack I don't think I will be able to hold off the tears... I hate crying in public.

[rmpar29]

@eliida - Good luck!

rubysi - I've got everything crossed for you love!

[readinglove]

skategirl128 It's so good to hear that you're doing well! Hopefully the energy level returns as you "graduate" to the next step. I'm excited to see pictures!!

elliecat17 I sure hope so! Don't get me wrong, I love the sex. But right now it's one more thing that has to be done. I don't know how you do it all summer. Major props to you! I'm sorry they weren't able to do any testing with the tissue.  

@eliida Kids have 22 days left, which means I have 23. Not that I'm counting or anything. FX for you with the IUI!

rubysi Thanks love. I've got everything crossed for you! Sending lots of positive vibes your way.

[lizblue]

Well crap. I had a long response typed up and lost it. Here are the highlights:

HELLO and hugs.

I think of you all even though I'm a bad TTCAL6+er. I feel a little alienated from the main board as our goal is not to get pregnant anymore.

Adoption process is going well but people say stupid stuff all. the. time.

I am rooting so hard for you all in all the ways you need. rubysi, you've been on my mind and hope you are hanging in there. The days leading up to my betas were so freaking hard. skategirl128, so glad you're doing ok - you've been on my mind too.

xo y'all

[lizblue]

Also rubysi, I misread the date of your OP and thought your beta was today, not last week. I'm sorry about the BFN. Are you doing a FET next? ((hugs))

[rubysi]

May 11, 2015 15:58:15 GMT -5 lizblue said:

Also rubysi, I misread the date of your OP and thought your beta was today, not last week. I'm sorry about the BFN. Are you doing a FET next? ((hugs))

I have one frosty I hope will make it. I am waiting for my protocol and have already started bcp's.