**WEEKLY CHECK-IN**11/17/2015**

[wirt2cute]

Lets get this check-in started!!!

Status:



What are you doing this month?


Where are you at in your journey?


What is your mood?

QOTW:  I have to cook a dish for the holiday, so what is your favorite Thanksgiving dish other then turkey?

[beachdreamer]

Status: TTC #2

What are you doing this month? BBT, OPK, PNV, Pre-Seed, Pom Juice, sex…probably leaving something out

Where are you at in your journey? CD19, 6DPO

What is your mood? Relaxed -- I guess I like this part of TWW. O is done so we've done what we could for this cycle, but it's too early to (try not to) symptom spot. I'm not feeling confident so I'm just looking forward to holidays and then moving on to next cycle. We've have a lot of sickness and sleepless nights so that's contributing to my lack of confidence. My FW just seemed wacky this month too. Nothing I can do about it, and I'm surprised I'm so 'ho-hum" over it.

(ETA:  I didn't want to make this too long, but in case anyone is remembering me worrying about no +OPK last week….on a whim I tested again that night and it was positive (smiley).  It was negative (plain circle) the next morning already.  I've never done 2x/day before, but that seemed like it was a short window.)

QOTW: I have to cook a dish for the holiday, so what is your favorite Thanksgiving dish other then turkey? I personally love the stuffing, especially my grandma's recipe. The dish I always make and take, though, is sweet potato casserole. My SIL even specifically asks for me to bring it now.

[jwinct]

Status: TTC #3


What are you doing this month? Charting BBT & CM, PNVs


Where are you at in your journey? CD2, Cycle#4


What is your mood? Conflicted and guilty. We found out yesterday that, after 22 months, we are finally licensed as an adoptive family through our state's DCF. We had decided to do foster-to-adopt because my DH was in the foster care system when he was a kid. We were excited about it when we started the process. Then every single step took a ridiculously long amount of time. Things got "lost" on their end, which caused even more delays, etc. The whole experience really started to put a sour taste in our mouths, but it also made me realize just how much I want another child and that's when I brought up TTC to DH a few months ago. Then I got super excited about having another baby of our own. So, now that we are licensed, I'm having mixed feelings about it and guilty because now I really want to have a baby, but we've just put almost 2 years of our life into getting licensed. And so many people think it's so awesome that we are doing foster-to-adopt that if I get pregnant, I'm going to feel guilty about it. Because we don't want to do both (have our own baby and FTA).

QOTW: I have to cook a dish for the holiday, so what is your favorite Thanksgiving dish other then turkey? I love green bean casserole. Bring on the canned soup and beans (and I hate canned vegetables).

[Tiger]

Status: Cycle 40, TTC #1

What are you doing this month? NTNP

Where are you at in your journey? CD28, expecting AF any day (timing was not good this month). Meeting with RE for 'what's next?' appt on 12/1. Planning to start back up with medicated IUIs in spring 2016.

What is your mood? Pretty good!

QOTW: I have to cook a dish for the holiday, so what is your favorite Thanksgiving dish other then turkey? Stuffing. I cannot get enough of it!

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beachdreamer, My lh surge is short too; I think that is awesome you caught it! best wishes

jwinct, I'm sorry that you are conflicted- guilt is a nasty emotion and I hope you and your dh move forward in whatever way is the best for you and your family and are able to erase the guilt.

Status: hanging and praying

What are you doing this month? hope to hio when cm is favorable

Where are you at in your journey? ntnp for 2 more cycles then I'll consider myself out of the game

What is your mood? Pretty good and very hopeful for lots of you ladies!

QOTW: I have to cook a dish for the holiday, so what is your favorite Thanksgiving dish other then turkey? Dressing (moist and lots of sage, little celery and onions NOT cooked in the bird), Pecan Pie!

[mugee]

Hi Lovelies!

wirt2cute - Thanks for the check-in!
beachdreamer - So nice not to worry.
jwinct - I wish I had advice for you. I'd only say follow your heart. Can you just foster w/o adopting for the time being?
Tiger - Your history looks similar to mine. Wishing you all the best.

Status: CD14, TTC #1 since June 2012

What are you doing this month? BCP, Acupuncture, Supplements and Chinese Herbs

Where are you at in your journey? Our frozen eggs are on their way. I go in for BW and US on 11/23. Hoping for a transfer in early December if all goes well.

What is your mood? Overly hopeful. Stupidly looking at baby nurseries and getting my hopes up.

QOTW: I usually get stuck making sweet potato casserole. This year, I'm cooking the bird. Would love recipes for a delicious stuffing!

[beachdreamer]

Nov 17, 2015 10:19:23 GMT -5 @kellbell said:

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QOTW: I have to cook a dish for the holiday, so what is your favorite Thanksgiving dish other then turkey? Dressing (moist and lots of sage, little celery and onions NOT cooked in the bird), Pecan Pie!

I agree...has to be cooked out of the bird!!

[beachdreamer]

mugee I'll post my recipe later when I'm not mobile. It's nothing fancy, but I like it.

[73jewels]

Hi All - I intro'd a while back and have been lurking but not really participating. I figured I would try to jump in now

Status: TTC # 2 for about 5 months. Haven't had the best timing each month though, so probably really only 3 of those 5 months count.


What are you doing this month? Just sex. I ovulate CD 9 or 10 every month (always have) so it's a short window.

Where are you at in your journey? CD5 - hoping to be able to DTD more then once before my small window closes and both MH and I have busy schedules and are slightly sick. So we'll see how that goes.

What is your mood? Feeling conflicted. I always wanted 2 kids, but each month that goes by I get closer to the end date I set for myself. We decided no interventions for #2, and I told myself if it didn't happen by the end of the year (for a birthdate prior to my 43rd BD in September), that we would quit trying.  And part of me thinks that might be ok.

QOTW: I have to cook a dish for the holiday, so what is your favorite Thanksgiving dish other then turkey? I make a mean Sweet potato casserole. Everyone requests it, so I bring it to everything. And bonus points that it's super easy to make.

[wirt2cute]

Status: TTC#3 cycle 24

What are you doing this month? EOD, bbt, pom juice, opk

Where are you at in your journey? Currently I am waiting to O. My opks are getting darker so hopefully I will O within the next couple of days. We have been hitting EOD so hopefully it will pay off.

What is your mood? I am really good right now just chilling and waiting to see what happens.

QOTW: I have to cook a dish for the holiday, so what is your favorite Thanksgiving dish other then turkey? I love the green bean casserole, but lurking on other boards I see that there are so many other ways to cook it without cream of mushroom soup.

[wannabmama]

beachdreamer I know what you mean, the first few days of the TWW aren't too bad.
jwinct sorry you're conflicted and having guilt, it's so hard to know what to do and without a crystal ball we are often just left to make a leap. I hope things fall into place for you in the best way possible under the circumstances.
Tiger boo for bad timing, I get so frustrated when we can't pull it together and hit good days.
@kellbell totally agree...moist out of the bird stuffing is the only way!
mugee fx for good transfer!
73jewels nice to see you jumping in! Good luck getting good timing!

Status: ttc #1 for 14 months
What are you doing this month? IUI and clomid
Where are you in your journey? 29/11dpiui
What is your mood? Really trying to stay positive but prepare myself if we get bad news tomorrow.
QOTW: I loooooove mashed potatoes. For some reason I've been asked to bring this mac n cheese I make every year now too...not traditional but man is it goooood!

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wirt2cute, I see the other green bean casserole recipes and I'm sure I'd like them without the processed/prepared ingredients; but really to me nothing says Thanksgiving like that flavor and crunch from the fried onions on top! I'll stick to cream of for Tday and try out others on another day.

[jwinct]

Nov 17, 2015 11:29:49 GMT -5 @kellbell said:

wirt2cute, I see the other green bean casserole recipes and I'm sure I'd like them without the processed/prepared ingredients; but really to me nothing says Thanksgiving like that flavor and crunch from the fried onions on top! I'll stick to cream of for Tday and try out others on another day.

My aunt makes it with fresh green beans, fresh mushrooms, etc. and it's good, but not nearly as good as the unhealthy, processed version.

[agpjt413]

Hey ladies! Thanks for the check-in wirt2cute! (and love this week's Q too!!)

Status: TTC#1, cycle 7, post loss #2

What are you doing this month? Sex, Pom juice, all the vitamins and doing RE prep.

Where are you at in your journey? CD10, WTO. The earliest I've O'd is CD14, latest CD18. MH said since I O'd so late last month (CD18), he was curious to see if I'd O earlier this month LOL! So he asked me to POAn OPK yesterday. It was a dud and I didn't expect to see anything at CD9 anyway. So about half an hour ago I decided to pee on another OPK. The shade I got was the same as what I usually get around CD12 or 13 (basically the day before I get a + OPK). So maybe I'm O'ing earlier this month like he thought then? We shall see!

What is your mood? Hopeful and happy

QOTW: I have to cook a dish for the holiday, so what is your favorite Thanksgiving dish other then turkey? I love ALL the of the dishes!!!! We'll do a traditional Thanksgiving every few years and switch it up. I'm usually put on green bean casserole and dressing duty so I'll say those two. Oooh and scalloped potatoes - the cheesier, the better!

[agpjt413]

Nov 17, 2015 12:05:07 GMT -5 jwinct said:

Nov 17, 2015 11:29:49 GMT -5 @kellbell said:

wirt2cute, I see the other green bean casserole recipes and I'm sure I'd like them without the processed/prepared ingredients; but really to me nothing says Thanksgiving like that flavor and crunch from the fried onions on top! I'll stick to cream of for Tday and try out others on another day.

My aunt makes it with fresh green beans, fresh mushrooms, etc. and it's good, but not nearly as good as the unhealthy, processed version.

Hey! My non-processed version tastes pretty awesome LOL!!!

[caer]

wannabmama - I have everything crossed for you for tomorrow!
jwinct - I'm sorry for the conflicting feelings.
73jewels - welcome back!

Status: Cycle 9 of TFAS

What are you doing this month? OPKs, charting, testing with RE

Where are you at in your journey? CD 5. DH had his SA done today. I have my HSG next Monday.

What is your mood? Meh. I'm still pretty sad that this is happening. DH and I haven't talked yet about how far we're willing to go with treatment. We need to do that but right now I'm still somewhat in denial that we've reached that point.

QOTW: I have to cook a dish for the holiday, so what is your favorite Thanksgiving dish other then turkey? Does pecan pie count?

[sleepymonkey]

caer, I am in a similar situation with needing to discuss how far we're willing to go with treatment if this month isn't successful. When we started TFAS, we said we wouldn't seek any testing or treatment but I think we both just thought I would be KU within 6 months. I know MH is ok with getting testing done but I don't think he is on board with anything else, where I am pretty sure I would be willing to go as far as IUI.

Status: Cycle 6 TFAS

What are you doing this month? BBT, OPKs, pre-seed, pom juice/baby aspirin

Where are you at in your journey? CD17, pretty sure I am 1DPO

What is your mood? Just waiting and hoping that this month is the one.

QOTW: I have to cook a dish for the holiday, so what is your favorite Thanksgiving dish other then turkey? I love green bean casserole. When I go to my in-laws' for Thanksgiving I usually bring my mom's ambrosia. It is easy, delicious, and can be an appetizer or dessert.

[wirt2cute]

Nov 17, 2015 11:29:49 GMT -5 @kellbell said:

wirt2cute, I see the other green bean casserole recipes and I'm sure I'd like them without the processed/prepared ingredients; but really to me nothing says Thanksgiving like that flavor and crunch from the fried onions on top! I'll stick to cream of for Tday and try out others on another day.

I love the crunchy s on top. FFFC: I can eat cream of mushroom right out of the can. 

[73jewels]

ladystrat, allergic to Sweet potatoes?!? That would be a tough one for me to avoid on the holidays as well!!!

[caer]

sleepymonkey - I'm sorry you're in a similar place. It's hard when you're not expecting to end up needing treatment (although who really expects it I guess!). I'm open to treatment but DH originally wanted to be done by his 40th birthday, which is in February. I can't believe how close we are now.

[tiresiastheblond]

wirt2cute, Thanks for the checkin! I agree with ladystrat about the soup, though.
Tiger, 73jewels welcome to the checkin!
jwinct, I'm sorry you're feeling conflicted. I think it's good that what you really want is getting clearer, though. No need for guilt!
caer, sleepymonkey, agpjt413, I really hope going forward with REs brings you success. I know it's not an easy step to take, but I'm excited for you.
mugee, So excited for you. Good luck!
beachdreamer, I'm glad you're feeling relaxed. FX for you!
wannabmama, Everything crossed for you tomorrow. So impressed you're going beta or bust!
@kellbell, I really hope one of these next two cycles is the one. FX FX FX!

Status: TTC #2 since January 2014


What are you doing this month? FET of 2 CCS-normal embryos on Thursday!


Where are you at in your journey? 'Bout ready to be done.


What is your mood? Stressed! I'm anxious that my embryos won't make it though the thaw, won't implant, etc, etc. I'm also waiting on results from a whole bunch of assorted family and career stuff this week, so I'm a bit tense. Blech.

QOTW: I have to cook a dish for the holiday, so what is your favorite Thanksgiving dish other then turkey? I LIKE stuffing. But I always volunteer to BRING wine.

[lennonkdc]

beachdreamer, Hope the TWW passes quickly and with a BFP at the end

jwinct, Sorry you are feeling so conflicted, I hope that whatever path you choose brings you peace and joy!

Tiger, poor timing sucks! Can't wait for you to start back with the RE. I have all the things crossed for you!!!

@kellbell, I'm also a stuffing cooked outside the turkey gal. 

mugee, FX for a successful transfer in Dec!

73jewels, great to see you checking in. 

wannabmama, I have such a good feeling about tomorrow for you!!! FX!!!!!!!

agpjt413, yay for catching an early LH surge!

caer, I hear you on being sad ((hugs))

sleepymonkey, Hopefully you and H can find an amount of testing and intervention you are both comfortable with.

ladystrat, I have never heard of someone being allergic to sweet potatoes!

tiresiastheblond, FX!!!!!

AFM:
Status: TTC #1


What are you doing this month? BBT, OPK, PNV, and seeing the MW to start testing and figure out next steps


Where are you at in your journey? CD1, month 7


What is your mood? Shitty. Even when I started spotting last night I still kinda hoped in the back of my head it was late implantation, even though I knew it was totally crazy pants. Today my cramps are horrible and I can't wait to start drinking wine. I'm trying to focus on the positive, I see my MW Thurs and we can get the RE ball rolling, but right now I just feel sad. Really sad. 


QOTW: I have to cook a dish for the holiday, so what is your favorite Thanksgiving dish other than turkey? I love the roasted garlic and gouda mashed potatoes we make at my uncle's house. And the spiced bourbon apple sauce. And the Andouille  stuffing...now I'm hungry... 

[sleepymonkey]

lennonkdc, I'm sorry CD1 hit so hard. I'm glad you're seeing your MW this week and can start to develop a plan. And roasted garlic and gouda mashed potatoes sound divine! MH doesn't like mashed potatoes (because he's broken) but if they have garlic and gouda, I could probably convince him!

[caer]

All the (((hugs))) lennonkdc.

[agpjt413]

I'm so sorry lennonkdc ((hugs)) lady. I felt exactly like how you feel when CD 1 hit last Sunday. I hope you have a good appt with the MW Thursday and keep us posted. I felt more positive and happier overall after we got our testing done and appointments booked

[mugee]

CD1s suck (at least for us ladies)...I'm so sorry lennonkdc; not fair.

[wannabmama]

lennonkdc I'm so sorry. No matter what...CD1 sucks.

[mugee]

Nov 17, 2015 15:25:11 GMT -5 tiresiastheblond said:

What are you doing this month? FET of 2 CCS-normal embryos on Thursday!

Woman! I'm so excited for you. Sending you virtual mojo and doing a happy dance for a successful transfer on Thursday. 

[jwinct]

I'm so sorry about CD1, lennonkdc. I was really rooting for you. I'm glad you have an appointment to talk about getting things going with the RE, though. Tons of hugs to you!

[tiresiastheblond]

lennonkdc, Ugh, I'm sorry. I hope your visit with the MW gives you lots of hope and a clear plan forward. Hugs.