The Official TTC Thread!

[Dreamer_D]

Swimmer I am so sorry

The incredible miracle of being a woman and being able to grow life is all too often balanced by the terrible burden of being a woman and losing our babies. Take care, allow yourself to grieve any way you feel like, and do things you love over the next weeks!

 

[tiffanytwisted]

Swimmer- I am so sorry! Take care of yourself.

 

[sunkist]

Swimmer I''m so sorry.

Like your dr. said, it is good news that you know you can get pregnant. If your body was fighting a virus, it could have very well been the cause. My mom had a miscarriage because of a flu.

Hoping for another miracle to come your way soon. Take care.

 

[fisherofmengirly]

Date: 3/19/2009 9:05:08 AM
Author: InLuv101
Morning all!

Fisher -- I believe Festy is on her honeymoon in Argentina! I''m jealous

I miss Independent gal too!

Sha -- Sounds promising! Fingers crossed for you this cycle

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So things have kinda calmed down for me. I have no idea what DPO I am. I am on CD24 and my cycles usually last between 29-31 days. I''m pretty sure I O''d on the cruise and we did get in a good amount of BD on the cruise, but I''m pretty sure I''m not preggo this month. No symptoms at all for me but I am missing my usual (*)(*) soreness again this month. Anyone else in the 2ww?

ETA: China --I was not offended at all about your adoption talk! I think adoption is a wonderful thing and DH & I talked about possibly adopting long before we were TTC. I''m so glad your family member is finally getting her little girl!

InLuv,

Now how did I miss/forget that? I hope she''s having a *wonderful* time!!!

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Not in the two week wait yet, but I hope I get there before CD20-44 this go-round!!!

Hoping good things for everyone in the two week wait, though!!!

(Is it just me, or does it feel like our "core group" has dwindled in size, considerably? Maybe it''s just been quiet around here the past few days....)

 

[swimmer]

Thank you very much everyone, InLuv, Amber, Sunkist, Tiffany, November, Robbie, Mandarine, Sha, Maisie, Ebree, Peony, Fisher, DD, it means a lot.

I have so much work to do, just hoping to get through this weekend and see some signs of spring. So many things to celebrate in life, my best to everyone.

 

[lovelylulu]

many hugs swimmer

 

[blushingbride]

Swimmer - you''re in my thoughts. So sorry to hear the news.

 

[InLuv101]

Date: 3/20/2009 7:29:38 AM
Author: fisherofmengirly

Date: 3/19/2009 9:05:08 AM
Author: InLuv101
Morning all!

Fisher -- I believe Festy is on her honeymoon in Argentina! I''m jealous

I miss Independent gal too!

Sha -- Sounds promising! Fingers crossed for you this cycle

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So things have kinda calmed down for me. I have no idea what DPO I am. I am on CD24 and my cycles usually last between 29-31 days. I''m pretty sure I O''d on the cruise and we did get in a good amount of BD on the cruise, but I''m pretty sure I''m not preggo this month. No symptoms at all for me but I am missing my usual (*)(*) soreness again this month. Anyone else in the 2ww?

ETA: China --I was not offended at all about your adoption talk! I think adoption is a wonderful thing and DH & I talked about possibly adopting long before we were TTC. I''m so glad your family member is finally getting her little girl!

InLuv,

Now how did I miss/forget that? I hope she''s having a *wonderful* time!!!

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Not in the two week wait yet, but I hope I get there before CD20-44 this go-round!!!

Hoping good things for everyone in the two week wait, though!!!

(Is it just me, or does it feel like our ''core group'' has dwindled in size, considerably? Maybe it''s just been quiet around here the past few days....)

It''s totally not you...I was thinking the exact same thing. Our group has dwindled some, but with Festy OOT and a DD understandably not posting as often, I think it feels like it''s dwindled more than it has. Hopefully we can all leave this place deserted soon!

 

[NovemberBride]

Fisher - Don''t feel deserted! I am still here lurking and hoping that you all hop over to the preggo thread this cycle. BTW - thanks so much for your very sweet comment on the preggo thread. I will definitely be jumping up and down with excitement when you get your BFP!

 

[peonygirl]

I''m still here too! I honestly feel much closer to this thread than the prego thread right now, and I''ll still be here for several months to come, at least.

 

[icekid]

Date: 3/20/2009 7:29:38 AM
Author: fisherofmengirly

(Is it just me, or does it feel like our ''core group'' has dwindled in size, considerably? Maybe it''s just been quiet around here the past few days....)

fisher- I am lurking away over here! Unfortunately, I don''t have anything to say as my nasty job prevents us from TTC in the near future. But I still love reading your posts (and routing for all of you!!)

swimmer- so sorry!! But I agree knowing you CAN get pregnant is great. Hopefully that gives some small amount of solace. hugs!

 

[ChargerGrrl]

HUGS to Fishie & Swimmer

 

[cellososweet]

hi everyone. I''m going to officially join you all if that''s ok

My husband and I were in the "not actively avoiding" category for a while and we were doing the "what will be will be" thing.

Well, I got really sick and ended up in hospital with a horrible ear infection gone wrong and since I was not well, we used protection for a couple of months because pregnancy would''ve been a bad thing due to all of the antibiotics I was on. Not to mention I was already dizzy and nauseous on a daily basis to begin with because of the infection and the meds.

Well, I finished my meds 6 weeks ago and got the go ahead from the doc to get going again so here I am

I''m not going to chart because I did it for a long time to avoid and I''d really like to not focus so much on what I can be doing and let nature happen. I have a lot of EWCM every month as well as middle pain that''s pretty obvious so it''s not like I''ll be completely in the dark.

Just wanted to pop in and say hi

 

[InLuv101]

Welcome Cellosweet!!

I'm so glad you are feeling better.

This is a wonderful thread with some fantastic ladies, but I hope you don't have to hang around too long!

 

[phoenixgirl]

Swimmer, I''m so sorry.

You have the most beautiful spirit and attitude and I just wish the best for you.

 

[sunkist]

Hi Cello! It''s exciting that you''re back and trying! Good luck and hope it happens soon for you

 

[fisherofmengirly]

Cello,

Welcome!!! Hope you''re not here long, though. We''re trying to leave this place deserted!! Come along!

That''s awesome that you''ve charted long enough to know your cycles well and won''t need to chart during TTC. I think that would make things a lot less stressful, indeed!!

Glad you''re feeling better, too!!

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Charger,

Not seen you around in a long time. What are you up to these days?? Thanks for stopping by to give us a hello!

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Blushing,

Hope you enjoy(ed) the baby shower! Hope you''re having a good weekend; I''m thinking positive for you, girlie!!!

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No TTC news from me.

I was all gung-ho to work in the yard this weekend (it''s been BEAUTIFUL all week!!) and today---overcast and COLD! Okay, not cold, but too cold to feel like I should be planting a garden. So maybe tomorrow will be warmer weather. I was really looking forward to that!

Happy SPRING, everyone! I just love this season!! Yipppeeee!! I made tulip sugar cookies and took them to work yesterday to celebrate SPRING arriving. (Well, and I like a reason to bake and decorate cookies.)

In honor of Spring, I bought Paul and myself a present today: a barbeque grill. We''d been wanting one since we moved into our house last year, but there were so many other things we really "needed," it ended up getting put off and then the grills disappeared from the stores. But now they''re back and we got one! I put it together myself and everything. Fun times! I love putting things like that together. Reminds me of helping my dad do all that sort of stuff as a kid. Lunch was chicken and veggies on the grill and I used the "bun warmer" rack to toast some bread for Paul. Fun! It was chilly, but we ate on the back deck, talking about how much fun it will be when it''s actually warm and we''re enjoying the sun while we share a meal.

Anyway, I hope everyone is enjoying the first weekend of Spring!!

 

[sunkist]

Fisher, wow you''re the Woman buying a grill and setting it up all on your own!! Have fun using it this spring/ summer!

 

[swimmer]

Yay Spring! Thank you so much ladies.

Good job with the grill Fisher.

Oy, am spending the weekend with my in-laws and fam, who are all lovely. Its just that taking the teasing about when we are going to have a baby while bleeding profusely is a bit trying. Totally laughing it off and teasing others about when they are going to stop living in sin or finally graduate from college...

But wow, I hope I never asked someone when they were going to have a baby. Don''t think I have, but just putting it out into the cosmos, sorry about that.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday!

 

[february2003bride]

Hi Ladies! Delurking to ask a DPO and pg test questions

Would 8 DPO be too early to take a test? AF isn''t due until 3/27 but curiosity is getting the best of me

Thanks so much!!

 

[february2003bride]

Swimmer- I''m so very sorry!! I think you are handling your in-laws questions the right way though

 

[fisherofmengirly]

Swimmer,

I''m sorry for the questioning by your family... It''s hard for me, and I know it must be much more for you at this time. I try to commit to memory *not* to ever do any questioning of the sort to anyone, because you never know the trials they''re going through in that area. Still, it is part of human nature to be curious.

Hugs to you, girl. I hope spring flowers and the warmer air does you good!

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February,

8 DPO is extremely early to be testing. I can''t remember anyone around here getting a positive that early on, although some (very few, but some) get positives on 9 DPO. For sanity, if you can, I''d try to wait until at least 12 DPO. And better yet, wait til the day after your period is due. Seeing negatives over and over is heartbreaking....

Wishing you luck in your journey!!

 

[drk]

Delurking here...

Swimmer - so sorry to see your news. I''ve been there twice, and there''s no two ways about it, it sucks. I think for me it might have sucked less if I''d gotten knocked up on month #1 or 2 trying, but having tried for over 2 years before the first BFP (with lots of meds), and then another 9 months with meds and ultrasounds and IUI for the second, I think it''s somehow harder because I know there''s such faint hope of getting back to that spot any time soon. Not that it''s not painful whenever it happens to anyone.

Fisher - thanks for asking after me. Between the usual "why not me?" feeling here, the failed IUI in Feb with abysmal sperm, and my major exam stress, I''m lurking more than posting. It''s so nice to see that you''ve still got your positive attitude going despite the frustrations you''ve been facing - you''re a major breath of fresh air! Let''s hope the clomid does the trick for you in the very near future.

AFM, I''ve just started the pill, and should be doing IVF next month. I''ve had it after over 3.5 years of trying. The crap sperm and my issues put together just led me to think that I''d better bite the bullet and move on to something with better chances. 10% per cycle with IUI wasn''t cutting it any more. Now I just have to survive my big licensing exams in 2 weeks time (the written part), and then the IVF can distract me a little while I prepare for the orals at the end of May. Just hope I''m pregnant by then (or at the very least before my SIL has #3 in August or I pass the second anniversary of our first BFPs EDD).

Kate

 

[february2003bride]

Thank you Fisher!

 

[natalina]

Swimmer,
So so sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking about you...

 

[Dreamer_D]

DrK I wish you all the best with the IVF! Here''s hoping first time''s the charm.

 

[peonygirl]

Kate, I''m very excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!! Please keep us updated, and I am crossing my fingers and toes for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[fisherofmengirly]

Drk,

How exciting! I hope with all my heart that IVF works for you! I can't even begin to imagine how draining this whole TTC process has been for you. Good luck on your exam, too! I'm sure you'll do well.

Glad to hear from you again. It's funny how often *friends* from here come to mind, isn't it?

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Feb,

So, did you put off testing? Haha. I don't blame you if you didn't. I used to be a hardcore tester. Eh, now I just like to wait it out. Somehow, it helps me. Lots of women here have pee-on-a-stick (or in a cup) addictions. You're in good company!!

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Swimmer,

I hope your weekend was somewhat relaxing and that you were able to get away from the probing questions. Thinking of you, lady!!

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Lulu,

I hope this new week finds you doing well. Thinking only the best for you, girlie!!

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Blushing,

I hope you're doing well, too.

I've been thinking all kinds of positive thoughts for you this weekend. How was the baby shower?

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Dreamer,

Your son is *so* precious! Give him a little squeeze from me!! Cuteness, that's what he is!

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Tiffany,

How are you these days? Haha... hasn't been that long since you posted, but I just wanted to ask. By the way, what's your dog's name? I'm always curious about things like that.

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Sha,

How are you doing? Has your O been moved up since going on Clomid?

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Festy,

Hope you're enjoying that honeymoon!

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Steph,

Where are you, girl? Hi!!

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Okay, I think I'm done with my random hellos to people. I'm kind of hoping that I hear from the Dr. today about my cd3 and PCOS blood work. I caved and called on Friday, but the Dr. wasn't in. Maybe he'll call today. I'm not as stressed about it as I could be (because I know how to stress really well!!), but I think if I had some word from him, I'd be less stressed. Haha. Unless they say something's wrong with me...

So, my temps have been really nutty in the past few days. I keep thinking I'm going to ovulate because my temp goes down, but then the next day, it's even lower. It is only CD13 for me today, so I'm not in a rush, but I do wonder why I've had three days in a row of dropping. I've never done that before, although a *single* temp drop before ovulation is normal for me. Oh well... just have to ride it out, I suppose.

I finally planted seeds yesterday in the front yard. We're going to have flowers around the trees. I'm pretty excited about it. If they don't germinate and grow, well I'll buy some that are already plants because I just have my heart set on flowers now. We also put out fresh mulch around most of the non-grassed areas. It looks so fresh and clean now. Pretty exciting. Have I mentioned that I just love Spring??

Have a good Monday, everyone!!

 

[tiffanytwisted]

Fisher- My dog''s name is Max. He''s a 4 year old lab/mastiff mix. He''s incredibly sweet.
I am currently 5 DPO. I had my IUI last Wednesday. My test date is April 1 (how funny!) So we''ll see what happens! What did you end up deciding about the clomid?

Kate- I''ve also been wondering how you''re doing. Good luck with the IVF!! I''m so excited for you!!

Cello- Welcome!!

Swimmer- I''m so sorry you have to endure those comments. It sounds like you are taking it all in stride though. It amazes me how many people ask "when are you and DH going to have a little one" If I''m feeling nice I just say "oh, I don''t know" in a really sweet tone but if I''m crabby I respond with "well, I had an ectopic that ruptured and then a miscarriage after that" That shuts them up. I really hope I''ve never asked someone that question!!

February- I think 8 dpo is a little early. Implantation usually occurs between 7-12 dpo. You would more than likely get a negative at 8 dpo, whether you are pregnant or not.

 

[InLuv101]

Morning ladies!

Fisher -- Wow, I''m impressed! You set up the grill and enjoyed doing it too?! Lol, good for you. I hope you guys have lots of fun times grilling! Here''s to hoping your test results come back as great news and you O soon too!

Swimmer -- I''m so sorry you''re having to deal with the comments during this difficult time.

Feb2003bride -- Did you test?

DrK -- I am crossing my fingers that IVF works the first time for you! I can''t even begin to comprehend how difficult this whole process has been for you.

Tiffany-- I hope your IUI was successful! Fingers crossed for you.

Hellos to Sha, Lulu, Blushing, Steph, Cello and Festy (hope you''re having a blast

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It''s CD28 in my world. I''m spotting and cramping so I''m *sure* AF is right around the corner. I''m ready to start a new cycle and use my OPKs