WTDS 10/26

[TheEleventhHour]

Oct 27, 2015 13:15:00 GMT -5 littlelion said:

Oct 27, 2015 12:15:18 GMT -5 TheEleventhHour said:

I was trying not to laugh myself when she suggested it but, hey, whatever works! This PT place ONLY deals with pelvic floor issues so clearly it is common and she highly recommended them so ... I have no idea what to expect though lol. 

That is down right scary...do not want a baby tearing my insides. GL with the PT, hope it works wonders for you.

He was born in the wrong presentation and it did a number on me. I really hope our next baby comes out the right way lol. 

Thanks for all the well wishes and support ladies! I love my WTDS peeps 

[mosdub]

dashook Imagine me doing all of those gifs while simultaneously trying not to ugly cry haha!



Thanks everyone. I'm feeling all the feels as they come. Anger, relief, grief, relief, happiness, frustration - I've never been on such a roller coaster of emotions.

Doc is "strongly recommending" a 12 month wait from here, so I'll be WTDS for a long damn time still. He's willing to re-visit the topic in 6 months. I will have to continue doing monthly blood draws to watch the hCG, but it's pretty likely it will just stay negative from here on out. Better safe than sorry though.

H and I are going to go out to celebrate. Too bad I have to adult in the morning.

[teachermomtobe]

mosdub I've been stalking this thread for your results! Ahhhhhhh!!!! So happy for you!!!!!!!!!

[mosdub]

Thanks teachermomtobe!

[TheEleventhHour]

mosdub Have an awesome time out celebrating!

[spaceapple]

Hi! I too have been MIA for the past few weeks. Just so busy!

mosdub, woohoooo!

TheEleventhHour, I did pelvic floor therapy fairly recently, but for kind of opposite reasons - my vaginal muscles could not physically relax enough for us to have sex. For me it was exercises, yoga type stretches, and massage. I was really nervous about it, but it was no big deal (and extremely helpful). 

Numbers: waiting, waiting...

Circumstances: Waiting to find out what we'll be doing with our lives after MH finishes grad school in the spring. 

Rants/Raves/No Flame No Shame Q's: I'm currently doing an patch test to see if an allergy might be causing the awful hand dermatitis I've had for the past few years. It's not weird or itchy so far, but since it tests for delayed reactions I assume it may be later. Anybody else ever had to do this?

GTKY: Because I am a choral nerd, I'll list some song that no one's ever heard of: Seal Lullaby by Eric Whitacre. We most recently sang this at the funeral of our former beloved director. There was not a dry eye in the house. 

[hurricanerek]

Oct 27, 2015 21:14:44 GMT -5 spaceapple said:

Hi! I too have been MIA for the past few weeks. Just so busy!

mosdub, woohoooo!

TheEleventhHour, I did pelvic floor therapy fairly recently, but for kind of opposite reasons - my vaginal muscles could not physically relax enough for us to have sex. For me it was exercises, yoga type stretches, and massage. I was really nervous about it, but it was no big deal (and extremely helpful). 

Numbers: waiting, waiting...

Circumstances: Waiting to find out what we'll be doing with our lives after MH finishes grad school in the spring. 

Rants/Raves/No Flame No Shame Q's: I'm currently doing an patch test to see if an allergy might be causing the awful hand dermatitis I've had for the past few years. It's not weird or itchy so far, but since it tests for delayed reactions I assume it may be later. Anybody else ever had to do this?

GTKY: Because I am a choral nerd, I'll list some song that no one's ever heard of: Seal Lullaby by Eric Whitacre. We most recently sang this at the funeral of our former beloved director. There was not a dry eye in the house. 

Love Eric Whitacre! I'm a former music teacher so I'm a partial choral nerd, I guess.

[spaceapple]

Oct 28, 2015 7:35:04 GMT -5 hurricanerek said:

Oct 27, 2015 21:14:44 GMT -5 spaceapple said:

Hi! I too have been MIA for the past few weeks. Just so busy!

mosdub, woohoooo!

TheEleventhHour, I did pelvic floor therapy fairly recently, but for kind of opposite reasons - my vaginal muscles could not physically relax enough for us to have sex. For me it was exercises, yoga type stretches, and massage. I was really nervous about it, but it was no big deal (and extremely helpful). 

Numbers: waiting, waiting...

Circumstances: Waiting to find out what we'll be doing with our lives after MH finishes grad school in the spring. 

Rants/Raves/No Flame No Shame Q's: I'm currently doing an patch test to see if an allergy might be causing the awful hand dermatitis I've had for the past few years. It's not weird or itchy so far, but since it tests for delayed reactions I assume it may be later. Anybody else ever had to do this?

GTKY: Because I am a choral nerd, I'll list some song that no one's ever heard of: Seal Lullaby by Eric Whitacre. We most recently sang this at the funeral of our former beloved director. There was not a dry eye in the house. 

Love Eric Whitacre! I'm a former music teacher so I'm a partial choral nerd, I guess.

Yes! I'm not the only one here!

[gabride2010]

spaceapple I hope your allergy testing gives you some answers! What degree is your H getting?

[spaceapple]

Oct 28, 2015 19:41:58 GMT -5 gabride2010 said:

spaceapple I hope your allergy testing gives you some answers! What degree is your H getting?

Me too! It is itchy itchy....  

He's working on his doctorate in geography and will hopefully graduate in the spring. He plans to be a college professor. 

[penguin129]

Good luck with the testing spaceapple. I like your avatar. I remember it was snow white before. Is there a make your own Charlie Brown Character App?

[spaceapple]

Oct 28, 2015 20:34:40 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

Good luck with the testing spaceapple. I like your avatar. I remember it was snow white before. Is there a make your own Charlie Brown Character App?

Thanks! Actually I was not Snow White, but I remember someone with that avatar too. And yes, if you go to the new Peanuts movie website there is a character maker. I spent an embarrassing amount of time there......

[penguin129]

Oct 28, 2015 20:58:07 GMT -5 spaceapple said:

Oct 28, 2015 20:34:40 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

Good luck with the testing spaceapple. I like your avatar. I remember it was snow white before. Is there a make your own Charlie Brown Character App?

Thanks! Actually I was not Snow White, but I remember someone with that avatar too. And yes, if you go to the new Peanuts movie website there is a character maker. I spent an embarrassing amount of time there......

I remember who it was now! Sorry. LOL! I was just trying to say I remembered you and tried to show off about knowing your avatar. #failed

[TheEleventhHour]

Thanks for sharing your experience spaceapple! That is great that the PT was so helpful!

[spaceapple]

Oct 28, 2015 21:02:04 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

Oct 28, 2015 20:58:07 GMT -5 spaceapple said:

Thanks! Actually I was not Snow White, but I remember someone with that avatar too. And yes, if you go to the new Peanuts movie website there is a character maker. I spent an embarrassing amount of time there......

I remember who it was now! Sorry. LOL! I was just trying to say I remembered you and tried to show off about knowing your avatar. #failed

Ha, no worries! Maybe the "apple" in my name threw you off. Snow White, poison apple...you know. 

[spaceapple]

Oct 28, 2015 21:03:59 GMT -5 TheEleventhHour said:

Thanks for sharing your experience spaceapple! That is great that the PT was so helpful!

No problem. Vagina therapy is a fairly weird concept. ^_~

[penguin129]

So I'll post a midweek update here... I've been talking to H since Monday and he is ok if we start TFAS in December. He would've been ok with trying this month, but I was the one hesitating about our start date. He told me he won't believe it until he sees it. Anyway, that means due to the way my cycle falls we'll be stopping TTA around November 22nd. I will be figuring everything out insurance wise over the next week or so. I am really happy with this decision and feel the timing is right. I know I'm being overly optimistic and it won't happen, but there's a chance if we get lucky the first cycle I'd be able to tell my parents in person when they are here for Christmas (if they're coming).

[TheEleventhHour]

That's great penguin129! You'll be TTC before you know it. Hard to believe it is almost November!

[penguin129]

Oct 28, 2015 21:33:41 GMT -5 TheEleventhHour said:

That's great penguin129! You'll be TTC before you know it. Hard to believe it is almost November!

I know! Only 4 more days.

[acorn99]

.....lurking.......

Yay mosdub for the NEGATIVE!! I am so happy for you, I know what a long shitty journey this has been

TheEleventhHour, someone on my BMB is going through the same thing.

SPOILER: Click to show

TMI: Prescription Dildos

This was part of what her PT recommended to help with the pain and tension she was having. I think she had a 4th degree tear. If you are interested I can ask her to talk to you if you have any questions. She is very open about it.

[PepperPottsJ]

Ray - YAY!!!!! So happy you are burning the bench!
BabyStandish - I Hurt great song choice! …and i wont disclose how many tests are in my stockpile
penguin129 - I am so so sorry for all of the insurance headache, but OMG all things crossed for for you!!!!!!
littlelion - So happy you caught the meds and that you are getting a handle on your BP
amandamh2 - February and March are so close!!
dashook- Whatever you decide will be whats right for you and DS!
gabride2010 - FX the metformin bump helps, and that song always has me in tears!!
nuggetrn - (1) You need to call your doc… (2) I can decide if I want to cry or cheery when I hear Fight Song! So conflicted… (3) and most important I am sorry you are having a tough time right now, and want you to know you are an inspiration with how you handle the extra complications thrown at you. I am not totally sure how to help, but know that you are a rock and always giving such strong support and we are always here for you to vent to, and send you tons of hugs!!!
cheshie6 - So sorry for your past few weeks, I have kept you in my thoughts and prayers, and for the struggle with YH's schedule. WAY TO GO on the 18lbs though!!!! …and tearing at your song choices
mosdub - SO SO SO SO happy you hit negative!!!!!!! …also glad your doc is open to discussion!
ameliabird - Good luck getting YH on board!
sammysam - Im waiting for MH to call me out on the steady decrease in our peanut butter containing candy supply, WHY DID I BUY IT SO EARLY!!
@sparky85 - congrats on losing the n00b Good luck in TWW!
hurricanerek - i am a terrible sleeper, temping is such a challenge and i get so frustrated!
TheEleventhHour - so glad your new pcp is listening to you and doing what you need. I also hope PT goes well!!
spaceapple - so sorry for the itching, is it ever sun related? My dr kept telling me i was allergic to my sunscreen, but it was caused by a reaction to the sun… took years to find out, but can work within boundaries now. Hopefully they diagnosed your allergy!

Edit for tagging typos

[PepperPottsJ]

Sorry to have been MIA ladies, after a few incidences of irresponsibility, I was having some internal conflicts… Despite that was keeping everyone in my thoughts and LTs xoxo

Numbers: Cycle 7 CD3

Circumstances: Benched until December

Rants/Raves/No Flame No Shame Q’s: My cycles are getting a teeny bit wonky and i’m not pleased. This has also been an appallingly painful period, and I miss BCPs as a result.

GTKY: What is one song that gets you every time? So many have been covered already, however my parent’s wedding song America by Simon and Garfunkel just crushes me. Wallie danced with my Dad to it her wedding, and I jsut can hear it without a waterworks breakdown!!!

[penguin129]

PepperPottsJ I'm glad you are back. Sorry about your painful period. December is just around the corner.

[gabride2010]

PepperPottsJ Sorry your period was so painful. December is getting so close!

[spaceapple]

PepperPottsJ, unpleasant periods suck! I discovered in high school that I had become allergic to chemical sunscreens (while at Disneyworld no less, which is why I remember it so well). Unfortunately this is not sunscreen related. I went back for the first follow up today and found out that I'm allergic to five of the patches so far. I go again tomorrow morning for a second check.

[PepperPottsJ]

Oh boy spaceapple, fingers crossed for you!

[TheEleventhHour]

PepperPottsJ Hi lady! December is right around the corner. Sorry about the painful periods. I definitely miss my BCP periods. So much more manageable!

[TheEleventhHour]

Update on my blood work ... thyroid is totally normal even my antibodies so YAY to that. BUT my vitamin D and ferritin levels are extremely low both of which can cause the symptoms I have been having. So I have to take a crap ton of vitamin D and ferritin and hopefully getting my levels back up to normal will help me feel better!

[penguin129]

TheEleventhHour, Yay for a healthy thyroid! I hope the supplements work and get you feeling better.

[penguin129]

My mom called me last night to tell me her brother is not doing well, he has a blood clot in his leg and nodules on his lungs. She is pretty sure they aren't coming down to visit us for Christmas. I understand, but am still sad about it. Her coming down was one of the reasons I moved up our date. I was really hoping that if we got pregnant the first cycle (even though I know the chances of that were super slim) I'd be able to tell her in person instead of a phone call.