TTC Check In (June 29)

[wittyandwaiting]

Happy Monday All!

Tell us where you are, milestones, big deals, small wins, gripes, whatever you want to share.

**Reminder- If you have a BFP to share, please start a new thread so we can all celebrate with you, please don't post it here!!**


Roll Call:
mahler5
wittyandwaiting
esquette
kona
Stringy
shemarie82
bmorecharming
03mrstn
luckypanda
dannigirl
jazibel
crazyaunt84
@justjudy
klake42


QOTW: I've got two this week:

1. What's your guilty pleasure?

2. Any plans for the Independence Day or Canada holidays this week? (Sorry is there are other holidays happening in other countries that I don't know about)

[shemarie82]

We did respite care for the twins this weekend. It was wonderful and exhausting at the same time. 13 months is a very busy age. My BIL/SIL and nieces came over to meet them. It would be easy to say that my nieces are IN LOVE! It is tough, they don't quite understand that we can't just "have" them.

The foster mom is pushing hard for us to take them, even though our license isn't here yet. The water sample will go back in this week, and we can move from there.

There is no movement on TTC. I have been thinking that I just wasn't sure that having foster kids would be the same as birthing my own kids. I know after this weekend, that is just not true. Blood does not make a family.

1. What's your guilty pleasure? This is going to sound strange, but sleeping on the couch with the tv on all night long. B and I broke up for 3 years a while back, and I struggled to afford life in general, so I didn't have a bed. I would just sleep on the couch and watch Hairspray on repeat (no cable). It is a comfort for me. When I am really stressed, I struggle to sleep, the couch is my solution.

2. Any plans for the Independence Day or Canada holidays this week? I have Friday off, so we were talking about taking a trip to Tennessee to visit some family. B just had one of her employees have a baby, so she has to pick up to cover some shifts- the downside of being the boss. So, we will be staying local now, hopefully seeing some fireworks, because they are my favorite thing!

[crazyaunt84]

shemarie82 - glad it went well!!

We are in the single digit countdown - about 8 days until we get this show on the road. I'm excited, nervous, and a whole slew of other emotions that I haven't quite pinned down yet.

We picked donor #3 yesterday. Our first and second donors sold out, and we had to go through this a third time, which was difficult for C. She was able to communicate pretty well through it though. In the end, I picked 5 and printed photos and profiles. I put them in a folder and gave them to her and she went over them for several days. Then it was a 10 minute discussion and it was done. Wish we'd figured that out the first 2 times!

1. Guilty pleasure...if I'm being totally honest...cookie dough. When all else fails, I will sometimes make cookies just to sneak a spoonful or two of raw cookie dough, and it's bliss.

2. Working, and more working. Last year we did a big get-together at my mom's house, but this year both my brother and I are scheduled to work so we've canned our 4th of July plans.

[Stringy]

I started stims on Friday and so far so good. Well, not true. The first night I did something wrong - didn't push the pen button in far enough I guess, and realized I messed up. So called the pharmacy for help cuz I was afraid of double dosing myself. They said I wasn't, so I did it again. Ugh that wasn't how I wanted to start. Last night I had an instant mild headache after the injection, but not too bad.

We also went crazy and put an offer on a house this weekend (didn't get it) - so that was a good distraction from worrying about this.

I go in tomorrow for a follie check!

wittyandwaiting, how are you? I hope you are finding some relaxation and peace.

[Stringy]

shemarie82, glad you had fun with the twins. My 14 month old niece was here last week and it is SUCH a busy and messy age. But they are learning so much.

crazyaunt84, yay for picking a new donor!

QOTW: guilty pleasure. in summer, ice cream most likely
weekend: hanging out with some friends who have a pool so hoping for no rain. After this past weekend, hopefully nothing else. Maybe an egg retrieval? Ahhhhh.

[klake42]

I just got a BFN following my third IUI.

I'm not too depressed about it. The last few days of the TWW were hard. But then we got marriage equality, and it's difficult to focus on the negative when we suddenly had our home state recognize our family as a family (our local county had an amazing ceremony on decision day).

This next cycle, I'm taking off from all the meds and getting some additional tests. I haven't previously had an HSG test, so that will happen, and maybe some additional blood tests. I'm also aiming to try some acupuncture, and see how that goes. We may go ahead and get my wife checked out, see what sort of ovarian reserve she has, so that if we get to IVF, we'll be able to consider partner IVF if her eggs are in better shape than mine.

And I find myself imagining how wonderful it would be to adopt. Now that our marriage is recognized, that has got to open a few doors that we didn't have before.

So, I'm generally feeling more confident that we'll be able to find our kid(s), however we get there.

Guilty pleasure? Fast food! I have a sensitive tummy, so I indulge in it so rarely, because it's guaranteed to make it regret it. But every blue moon, when nobody's looking, I get some greasy paper bag from somewhere and do terrible things to myself.

[JustJudy]

shemarie82 Sounds like you had a fun weekend!
crazyaunt84, Glad choosing a donor was less stressful this time.
Stringy, You have a lot going on! GL with everything.
klake42, I'm glad you're doing well knowing that somehow you'll get to complete your family. The SCOTUS decision on Friday really made my week as well.
wittyandwaiting, Sending lots of love an hugs your way. Hope you're taking care of yourself. 

AFM, Cycle 6 was a mind fuck. Got an evap line, or had a CP I'm still not totally sure, on Friday and then promptly started CD1 on Sunday.

I think this month we'll take off since we will be in Seattle during the FW for a little getaway and I think I'll be able to relax better knowing we don't have to time an ICI as soon as we get back.

Also, I have an appointment on the 10th to hopefully add meds to cycle 8 and get the timing down even better. I'm pretty bummed that this is taking longer than anticipated, and I know that taking a year to GKU is within the realm of "normal," but that doesn't really make each CD1 any better.

QOTW: 1. What's your guilty pleasure? Binging shows on Netflix. It is one of my many talents

2. Any plans for the Independence Day or Canada holidays this week?
We're going to the Blue Festival on the waterfront, only problem is it's supposed to be about 100 and I don't do heat well. But it should be a really great event and I can't wait for fireworks!

[wittyandwaiting]

I'm here. Thanks for all the love and warm wishes.

**loss mentioned in the spoiler**

SPOILER: Click to show

After some testing and ultrasound they found that the pregnancy definitely wasn't uterine and therefore not viable. They gave me a shot that actually prevents the pregnancy from progressing and as of the middle of last week my beta was at zero. If I hadn't of done that I would've been at risk of losing the tube. Anyway, the good news is that I am back on the TTC wagon and I do have some antral follicles which means that we can go with this cycle. To be honest, I was kind of afraid that if I took a break I would be too much of a chicken to go back to trying.

I'm on Gonal right now at 87.5 per day and hoping for two follicles. I'll be at the RE tomorrow for an ultrasound to see how things are going. Wish me luck.

shemarie82 you're so right! Blood does not make a family, some of the best family that I have are not my blood family. I'm so happy to hear that it went well this weekend!

crazyaunt84 so excited for you that you're getting this TTC party started again and that you're having all the feels! I was actually thinking of you this weekend and I'm really happy to hear that picking #3 went well!

Stringy woo hoo! It's a follicle checking extravaganza tomorrow! I hope that we're both growing some big juicy ones! I hope that you're making eggs like this:



klake42 I'm really sorry to hear about your BFN. And loving your optimism and positive attitude, I never really considered how many new doors having your marriage recognized all open for you! That's so exciting!

JustJudy i'm heading into cycle number 8 as well, it is a real bummer that it's taking longer than expected. Hopefully the cycle works out well for both of us!

I have a gripe to share this week: I really hate when people assume that you're not going to have children or not able to have children just because you're gay. I think it's rude and presumptuous. I love straight people, and pretty much all people, but recently I've wanted to tell plenty of them to get over themselves.

QOTW:
1. My guilty pleasure sweet chili heat Doritos and Pepsi. Together. The combination is the most amazing thing ever. Doritos and Pepsi were meant to be.

2. Canada Day falls on July 1 so having a holiday on Wednesday is kind of weird. They are having a food truck extravaganza on the lake about five minutes from home so I'm thinking of taking DS down there for the day. Also hoping to watch some fireworks.

[mahler5]

wittyandwaiting-- I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I've been thinking about you.

@justjudy-- sorry you had a bfn. Hope things go better this time

crazyaunt84- I am getting excited for you. I hope the wait goes quickly.

shemarie82-- I hope you all get approved soon! Glad the weekend went well.

@strings-- I hope the appointment goes well tomorrow!!

I'm ok. We are supposed to find out the results of our embie genetic testing tomorrow or Wednesday and the wait is killing me. I was hoping they would call today but of course they didn't. And I'm also paranoid I will miss the call as I just started a new job today and Can't just answer the phone any time. And L is horrible at answering her phone too.

I'll post an update when we find out.

Guilty pleasure-/ icecream and binge watching TV.

[wittyandwaiting]

Thanks mahler5; I was thinking about you too. Keeping my fingers crossed for good embie news! And how's the new job going?

[mahler5]

Jun 29, 2015 21:10:22 GMT -5 wittyandwaiting said:

Thanks mahler5; I was thinking about you too. Keeping my fingers crossed for good embie news! And how's the new job going?

Today was a boring orientation day, but it seems good so far. Thanks.

[wittyandwaiting]

Three follicles today!

I was at the RE this morning and I have three follicles on the go....two on the left at 14 and 12 and one on the right at 12. I know it's early in the game this month but I'd be thrilled to have three targets for this months IUI however, I am a little worried because I'm pretty sure that my clinic will cancel the cycle if I have four.

[crazyaunt84]

Stringy - Sorry your stims got off to a rough start. The first time I ever gave myself a shot, I got so nervous that I stuck the needle in and immediately pulled it right back out. I stared at it for a second before I realized I had to actually push the plunger. Second time was the charm

klake42 - BFNs suck. Sorry Glad you're in a good place and able to see all the options for moving forward to create your family!

@justjudy - UGH! I'm sorry. Enjoy your cycle off. Those can be just glorious!

wittyandwaiting - Sending you All the good thoughts. And I love those eggs

mahler5 -I'm pretty sure time stands still in regards to all things TTC related. Hoping you can find a good distraction, and that the call comes soon with good news!

[esquette]

Howdy all!

Well, I have a clanging headache and some charming heartburn. Pregnancy will make those things stop right??? (Bahahaha.) But seriously, I've had a ton of migraines lately and come to find out, the medication I take to keep them down to a dull roar is both A.) Ineffective, clearly and B.) A category D drug (limb reductions?!). So tomorrow I am meeting with a neurologist to go over some options. Today is cycle day 7, and we were originally going to do our first ICI when I ovulate, but we are holding off until we see what the doctor says. Probably I'll have to wean off my meds before we can try. Dammit. I feel like this will get pushed off for ever and ever sometimes. But I need to be healthy if I want to grow a person, right? Right.

QOTw: We are going to see Wicked on Thursday! That's all I know about. :-)

[JustJudy]

Have fun at Wicked esquette,! That is one of my favorite musicals of all time.

[wittyandwaiting]

I loooooooove Wicked too! Have fun esquette.

[Stringy]

Ok I'm over injections. Now I have to do one in the morning too. Hopefully only a few more days right? Just whining.

[wittyandwaiting]

Two a day Stringy?!? Ugh. Whine as much as you want! Is the second to prevent ovulation?

[Stringy]

Jul 1, 2015 6:32:30 GMT -5 wittyandwaiting said:

Two a day Stringy?!? Ugh. Whine as much as you want! Is the second to prevent ovulation?

Yea, apparently 20 growing follies was a bit to many for only 4 days in.  Icing first helps a lot though. The needle for that one must have been wider cuz my normal strength poke just bounced off my skin - I had to actually push. But it wasn't too bad once I did that.  I just keep trying to tell myself its only for a short while.

[wittyandwaiting]

Way to be a total trooper Stringy! FX that this all ends in the BFP and take home baby!

[Stringy]

Thanks Witty -- Do you know when you are triggering yet?

[wittyandwaiting]

Jul 1, 2015 8:44:29 GMT -5 Stringy said:

Thanks Witty -- Do you know when you are triggering yet?

Not sure yet, I'm betting on Friday for IUI Saturday, C's put her money on Saturday for IUI Sunday.

We do make actual bets, we haven't decided what her actual wager will be but usually it's things like who has to go out and water the garden or post dinner cleanup.

Any idea when your retrieval will be?

[cetcar]

wittyandwaiting, 3 follicles, that's a great number! Hope they continue to mature and not many more decide to join.

crazyaunt84, you're getting close to starting- exciting! Glad you had an easier time picking Donor #3.

Stringy, good luck with all the shots. I found icing really helped, especially for when they were intermuscular injections. For me, the second before I actually put the shot in was the worst. I always had to psych myself up to make that push.

[Stringy]

Jul 1, 2015 9:00:49 GMT -5 wittyandwaiting said:

Jul 1, 2015 8:44:29 GMT -5 Stringy said:

Thanks Witty -- Do you know when you are triggering yet?

Not sure yet, I'm betting on Friday for IUI Saturday, C's put her money on Saturday for IUI Sunday.

We do make actual bets, we haven't decided what her actual wager will be but usually it's things like who has to go out and water the garden or post dinner cleanup.

Any idea when your retrieval will be?

The RE said probably early next week. But only cuz I asked cuz we need to figure out logistics, but I know it could change. I don't go in again until Saturday for a check. (really, 4th of july, we couldn't do it friday?) But I'm supposed to lower my gonal-f going in to that.

[wittyandwaiting]

We could be in the wait together for a bit again Stringy! Having to go in on a holiday kind of sucks, but hopefully you're going in for awesome news!

Nothing says celebrating like this:

[Stringy]

That is an all american meme, wittyandwaiting, - and in reality, those are pretty much the way I celebrate the beginning of most days lately. That and another hole in my skin.

And yes! we should be TWW buddies again. can we stop that soon??

[wittyandwaiting]

Thanks cetcar! I'd feel pretty good going in with three. How are things going with you?

Are you any closer to deciding whether or not you're going to try to fit any other TTC expenses into this year?

[wittyandwaiting]

I'm full of funny TTC memes Stringy. Between bloodwork, ultrasounds, injections and pills (with most of that being before I even eat breakfast), definitely making a point to find opportunities to laugh.

I'd love to be able to stop being TWW buddies.... Maybe we can make a plan to take over the March 2016 BMB!

[Stringy]

Is that where we are at? March? I've stopped even looking at potential due dates. And lets make good meme's a regular part of this checkin!

[wittyandwaiting]

I think so, maybe April. Yes, I'm down for all the memes....TTC Meme madness next week!