TTC check-in 4/25

[JustJudy]

How's it going everyone? What's up this week?

QOTW: Let's do a lighthearted one this week: what's your preference still or sparkling water?

[JustJudy]

I'm 4DPIUI, just waiting for next week for my beta. Although I'll definitely be taking a HPT that morning because I'm horrible at waiting. The suppository progesterone is gross, but way better then sticking a needle in my bum area so I'm not complaining.

QOTW: I LOVE sparkling water. I already packed up my soda stream though so I splurged and bought two cases of La Croix this week.

[lv2016]

Today would have been test-taking day after our third IUI attempt had V's period not shown up yesterday morning. Our treatment plan was to meet with the doctor after three unsuccessful attempts, but we cannot get an appointment with him until June 2nd. So, since we have one remaining vial at the doctor's office, we figured we'll try one more time since we have to wait a full cycle until the appointment anyway.

I don't know what our next step will be after that, so V and I are trying our hardest to let things be. The emotional drain is tough, for sure. I feel like it's taking so long. Yet, I'm marking time by my wife's menstrual cycles, and all of a sudden, we've been trying for almost half a year. It's hard being strong for her but still getting to feel my feelings.

QOTW: This question makes me laugh, because my answer is really stupid. I don't really like water. I know - what's wrong with me?! That said - on a hot day, I do enjoy still water. We always do have flavored seltzer water in our fridge, though.

Also, @justjudy La Croix is my wife's favorite. We always say it in an over-exaggerated French accent, too.

[dannigirl]

@justjudy, good luck!! I hope this is your month.

@iv2016, that is so frustrating. I really hope you and V get lucky with the last vial.

We are just waiting for CD1 to arrive. 100mg days 5-9 is the plan. I've been so stressed because I should be moving unit on base, and I don't know how they will be for giving me time off for RE appointments. Especially if we have to go through with IVF. That's a lot of time we would have to take off work since we would have to pretty well live in a different Province for 3 weeks.

I've been less stressed about it since Jo got home, which is awesome. I love having her home again.

QOTW: I can't stand sparkling water. I would drink warm tap water any day.. lol.
We have those big refillable bottles which we get distilled water. That's what I always drink. I'm very much a water person.

[JustJudy]

Sorry about CD1 lv2016, and boo to having to wait until June for an appointment. That is so frustrating!

dannigirl, GL on the next round. I'm glad Jo is home!

[rikkiandjulie]

AF showed up for Julie on Saturday evening, sucks.

Her HSG is on Wednesday. We will make sure everything is okay at that appointment, cross your fingers it is.

We may try Letrazole or Clomid again just to move her O date up a bit, it's late right now. She has a low reserve so she ovulates on her own time, lol. But even a few days sooner would be helpful.

We plan on trying at home with our KD, until further notice. Not to save cost or anything, but just because using him as our donor means the world.

After this next cycle I will try again. I took a break bc I didn't want to be pregnant in Vegas for my sisters 21st.

@lv the journey is hard, and it always feels isolating, but I am recently finding some peace with the mantra "it'll happen on its own time". I've just learned that I have no control, and will just keep trying til it happens.

We joined weight watchers this week, losing a few pounds won't hurt either.

I hate la croix, it is way way too salty. It's hardly flavored. I hate seltzer water, I only like "flavored" waters if they are obnoxiously over sweetened with Splenda, like the spritzers. I love just water with like though, I have it nearly daily!

[rikkiandjulie]

HSG today, as much as I don't want anything to be wrong, I am deathly afraid that something is, but at the same time, IF something was wrong it would be nice to know why it hasn't worked yet. Hopefully Julie handles it like a champ.

[JustJudy]

Apr 27, 2016 10:34:21 GMT -5 rikkiandjulie said:

HSG today, as much as I don't want anything to be wrong, I am deathly afraid that something is, but at the same time, IF something was wrong it would be nice to know why it hasn't worked yet. Hopefully Julie handles it like a champ.

Sending good thoughts your way for a good report!

[rikkiandjulie]

All clear on both sides, dr okd clomid and progesterone supposetoris for us to use at home.