TTC Check-In (August 10)

[crazyaunt84]

Happy Monday!

Please let us know where you're at - and feel free to share any milestones, frustrations, etc.


Note: If you have a BFP to share, please create a new thread on the main board. Please do not share BFPs in this thread, as we wish to keep it a safe space. Thank you!

QOTW: Do you play any instruments?

Format question: I eliminated the Roll Call this week, as there seem to be a steadily growing number of people who haven't posted in a bit but remain on the list. Is everyone OK with eliminating that, or is it helpful to have? Either way is fine with me!

[klake42]

I'm ok going without the roll call.

I'm at 5dpo, so too early for anything yet. I'm just waiting, waiting, waiting...

Hey bexincanada, today's the day for your IUI, right? Are you sperminated? My fingers are crossed for your fat follicles and thick lining!

I sort of play the piano. I played when I was a kid (at an intermediate student level), then went 20 years without a piano. I just got one a few months ago! And I can still play a lot of stuff. I want to take lessons, but not sure how to fit that into my schedule. I also sing in a chorus.

[rikkiandjulie]

We are 6dpo. DWs progesterone suppositories cause major cramping and mood swings. I am just trying to hang on. We had a party this weekend and I reacted MUCH MUCH worse about the baby announcement than I should have. It actually caused a HUGE fight last night basically boiled down to both of us feeling alone in our own way with this TTC journey. . Granted it was ashort lived spat, but I need to get my $hit together, lol. I've already convinced myself that this cycle hasn't worked and DW is annoyed with me for that, she keeps telling me I have to have faith. I would rather be pleasantly surprised than crushed, although after yesterday I'm trying to be more optimistic. :-)

I play no instruments, I wish I did though. I played the flute in elementary school, should have stuck it out.

[bexincanada]

klake42, yep - I'm sperminated!

The Ovidrel definitely did it's thing, I woke early this morning in pain from my giant follies erupting. IUI went well though, there was lots of singing and positive vibes.

QOTW: I play guitar and bass, we're a pretty musical family of two - we should spend more time on it, though.

[JustJudy]

FX for a quick and happy TWW bexincanada!

I'm on board with eliminating the roll call, especially since this thread stretches throughout the week. People can pop in whenever they're ready.

I'm 3DPO and not feeling too optimistic about this round. My temps are pretty low for me after O, but there is definitely time for that to change I guess.

QOTW: I wish I could play an instrument! I tried piano and guitar as a kid. I have tiny little hands and can't read sheet music despite trying for many years so I've never been successful.

[crazyaunt84]

It's busy at work, so here's my short version - baseline was today, FET prep starts tomorrow. Transfer should be around 8/22.

QOTW: I play flute proficiently, and I was a voice performance major in college. I also dabble at piano, though not nearly as well as I'd like! I don't claim to play guitar - but I do own one and can strum a few chords. I've also played alto flute (in a quartet), piccolo (marching band), and penny whistle - but just to fool around.

[morveng]

Our eggs are finally being defrosted tomorrow! We are looking at fertilising the survivors on Wednesday, and transferring the best of the embryos on Thursday, and freezing the rest.

QOTW: I can play the piano very well, and I play my baby grand on a daily basis. I'm also a good violinist, and play a couple of times a week. I also used to be able to play the cello, guitar, flute and clarinet, but probably couldn't now. I went to a high school that specialised in music, because that's where both my parents had went, and had to be able to play six instruments, but music was never my main passion really.

[jazibel]

Hi Everyone! I'm one of those on the roll call that hasn't been around. We had our initial consult months ago and decided we'd move forward in the end of Summer.. Well we're here now. My wife EV and I have an appointment next week with a new RE. We'll be preparing immediately for an ER. I'm not sure if we're fertilize right away (I think so), and then freeze for testing. I'm not sure when our FET will be scheduled. I'm guessing October.

I am super excited and more than a little nervous. I really hope for great outcomes along the way. I've so far failed to lose significant weight or really get my sh$t together - but there's still time and my motto (for better or worse) there is no good time to get pregnant. ;-)

Next steps - talk to our KD and/or purchase sperm. I need to have a final conversation (or two) with my wife to solidify the direction we are going to take. If it's the KD route, I'm not sure what he'll say (a yes is never guaranteed I suppose).

Wishing everyone in the TWW - a speedy passing a a huge BFP! :-)

QOTD: No instruments. In college and high school I sang in a choir/ chorus.

[bexincanada]

rikkiandjulie, Beta falls on the 22nd but we're away camping so I have to ask my RE if I should come in a day earlier (11dpo) or the Monday following (14dpo) - he'll likely make me wait until Monday, but I will definitely POAS the Friday if that's the case.  Fingers crossed for you!

[humorme00]

I'm going in Thursday for a mid cycle ultrasound. Really hoping the IUI will be Saturday, but that's not very likely. It'd be nice not to burn a vacation day for the insem. Last month I was very uncomfortable for a day or so after the IUI, so going to work and being hot, lifting heavy things, and being surrounded by men doesn't seem like something I'd enjoy that day.

Oh, and yay me. The wifey is out of town so I had to do my own injection this cycle. It wasn't nearly as bad as I expected.

QOTW: I do play instruments: bassoon, trumpet, tuba, euphonium, and percussion.  I was highly involved in the music program in college and really miss it.  I've been keeping an eye out for a used sousaphone so I can join a crazy community band near me.