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I am feeling the urge to POAS. I happen to have a FRER in the house, unfortunately, because I was rather late a few months back and thought I should test and bought a two-pack. So it is there taunting me. But 8dpo seems pretty ridiculous. Even tomorrow am at 9dpo seems silly. Talk me out of it!

Not you DC or CDN, you two keep your yaps shut! :tongue: I know what you crazy ladies will say.
 
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Dreamer, here's my (admittedly weak) attempt to talk you out of it (I was testing really early my first month and used every ounce of willpower to not test last month):

9 days is early, so there's a good chance you'll have a negative test one way or the other, which will undoubtedly be disappointing. AND that disappointment may be for no reason because you could be pregnant and it's just showing negative because it's too early. How did I do? Do I sound like you? ;-)

And now my posting rate officially has an inverse relationship to the amount of classwork I have to complete on any given evening.
 
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Dreamer - We're the same number of DPO and I was thinking of testing tomorrow morning. :o What would you say to me to discourage me?



Good! Now, take your own advice! ;))
 
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Well I decided the only way to get rid of the temptation was to just get rid of the test. By peeing on it. HA! 8DPO and a negative. So meaningless. And now I wasted like 8 bucks! Those FRERs are expensive in Canada! :knockout:

Anyways, it does not make me feel bad because it is so ridiculously early and the rush of exhileration was fun. And now it is gone so I will be able to (hopefully) stay firm and not test again until AF is late at 12 DPO on Friday.

I used thise same argument to justify eating 100 pounds of Halloween candy last night. At least it was gone and not in the house to temp me, right?
 
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DD...I wanna test, too! I've been wanting to test for a few days now, even tho I'm pretty sure NOT pregnant: eta: u just posted. There, do you feel better now???
Steal: love your comment by my name in the pool...you're right...not this month...but I guess we shall see. I also had the discussion with DH about when he will think about getting his swiimmers tested if it ever came to that...he sad, "gladly. I've told them for years to swim backwards...hope they didn't listen."
Gaby: trust me, I can't wait to be able to really give this a go. Thanks for making me still feel welcome!
Bella: who knows...you really might end up getting preggo while in the adoption process. Id love to adopt, tho I doubt we ever will have the opportunity to. I know "relax" is a dirty word for TTC women, but it may help to have your mind on another topic.
DC: we've been here for awhile together now, I really don't have words that will express how much I hope your bfp comes soon. I didn't know how to express my sadness for your most recent bfn...I will keep praying for you!
Moxie and WOIN: are you two ever going to share your real identities...? Maybe after a bfp and sticky bean?? :wavey: :wink2: :Up_to_something:
CD: LOVE the emoties....willing to share your secret source???? I most often type from my phone so I probably couldn't use them the majority of the time.
PP: to make my Sat nite better (or worse for the feeeeeever) we hung out with some DHs friends....and their million and one kids. There was a 3 yr old, 1 yr old, 19 mo old (cutest girly girl ever), the biggest 9 mo old I've ever seen (25 lbs and solid), twin 6 month olds, and a 4 week old. And not all his friends have kids....some just have multiple! So cute tho. When I changed the 9 mo olds diaper/put his pjs on, his dad looks at him and says, "sorry its taking so long kid...she's an amature." I glared back ;)

AFM: not feeling preggo this month. Over the weekend I was a little questionable. I felt a little nausea creeping in, heartburn, and this weird sore feelingin my belly like last time, not in the ute, but my stomach, like I did a bunch of situps. Hard to explain....but it all has gone away...I think it was gas.Been pretty drained, but I have a little sinus/ear infection I think. DH said we could maybe try in Nov....but I really won't feel comfortable until Dec. Why must I plan so much? Its like I have this mental block that if I don't wait until Dec, my world will crumble. Maybe HH can chime in if she's lurking what it was like to start a new job and get KTFU right away.
I also feel like since we aren't really trying but not preventing that if I am a jerkstore...it really makes me a jerk. You lovely ladies are so deserving...id feel like a jackass.
 
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I don`t really have anything to contribute the past couple of days, but I`m still here reading along and sending you all lots of dust. Thanks for updating the list Steal :)
 
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Just a quick post from the train headed home to say hi and dust to everyone!

DH and I had a great little getaway! I left the smileys at home which I slightly regret as I had lots of ewcm on CD 12-14 and FF said I od cd 11 but my chart isn't very clear. CD 11 is early for o compared to the last cycles and I don't sleep great away so my temps may be skewed due to that. Either way we are set for bd, I just have to decide whether to keep using opks or not. I think ill see what my temp does at home and decide.

Good to see so much action on here. Welcome to those new to the pool! More tomorrow to catch up with everyone.
 
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Charbie I do feel better, strangely. Now I can wait it out.

This is what FF says about testing at 8 DPO: "No significant data at this DPO. It is most likely too early to test." That means that in their millions of charts, there are not enough BFPs at 8DPO for them to even bother reporting a probability of getting a positive test :rolleyes: HA!

Now, let's all apply some peer pressure to Charbie and WOIN to P-O-A-S!! :devil:
 
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12 pdoiui... there is a faint line!!!!! Oh my god... did I just get my BFP?

I am in shock... I know a million things can go wrong between now and then. But I do believe for this moment I am pregnant.

Not sure you can see the second line but it's there :eek:

I had to pee at 5:45 so I decided what the heck, I'll just get this bfn over with and go back to bed but now I obviously can't sleep. Although I did run and wake DH up and have him confirm there is the faintest of lines. He was sleepy but really happy... of course he can roll right back over and fall asleep... how do men do that?

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WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO RYAN CLAIRE!!!!!!!!!! That is indeed a BFP....congratulations!!!! I do declare, you're our first bfp in a LONG time....sooooooooo happy for you! Squeeee :bigsmile: eeeee! :appl: :appl: :appl: :appl: :bigsmile:
 
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Ryan Claire said:
12 pdoiui... there is a faint line!!!!! Oh my god... did I just get my BFP?

I am in shock... I know a million things can go wrong between now and then. But I do believe for this moment I am pregnant.

Not sure you can see the second line but it's there :eek:

I had to pee at 5:45 so I decided what the heck, I'll just get this bfn over with and go back to bed but now I obviously can't sleep. Although I did run and wake DH up and have him confirm there is the faintest of lines. He was sleepy but really happy... of course he can roll right back over and fall asleep... how do men do that?
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OMG, Ryan Claire, that is DEFINITELY a BFP! WOOHOO!!!! :appl: :appl: :appl:

I really hope that it continues to get brighter! When do you go in to test with your RE?

Either way, YES, you got your BFP. I am sooooo excited for you :bigsmile:
 
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I am tearing up & praying for you this very instant RyanClaire.

Please God let this be RC's baby and that he/she/they can hold on tight for 10 healthy months.
 
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RC, congrats! :appl: I've been following from a distance and am SO excited for you!
 
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Yesterday
Ryan Claire......................................11DPIUI and with “excellent” sperm :naughty:

Today
Ryan Claire......................................12DPIUI and BFP with “excellent” sperm :naughty:

Go pat your DH on the back....
 
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Hello ladies,

So I could use some support/advice/someone to smack some sanity into me. I went in to my RE's office yesterday around 7:30 am to get my CD3 bloodwork and utlrasound yesterday, and while there, I mention to my nurse that I will be out of town this coming weekend, which means we may have to alter the treatment plan. She says, ok, we will talk about it later when she calls to confirm the start of the drugs (they have to scan you on CD3 to make sure you have no cysts, good eggies and lining, before you can start a cycle). So, she calls me back at 3:00 pm and is like ok, you can start your drugs. And I ask what about going out of town this weekend, she is like, oh remind me...grrr...Basically, she is an airhead and forgot so then she has to call the doc and see what we can do, but of course it's 3:00 pm now and the doc can't be reached. So, long story short, the drug protocal is kinda screwed up b/c I am out of town this weekend and I will either have to come back early from my vaca this weekend or risk going through the drugs and possibly missing ovulation. To top that off, the next couple cycles are going to be screwy since I (like 90% of Americans) are traveling for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

So, that leaves me essentially out for the next three months if I don't move my trip. I am super upset and stressed about this all, and of course, my DH is out of town, yet again :evil: I talked with him on the phone last night for a while, and he doesn't want me to do it this cycle, since it will screw up the trip and it will be too stressy, and I told him ok. But, deep down, I am really struggling with this, since I feel like I am just agreeing to stop "trying" for the next three months and giving on a baby for yet again more time.

Somebody help me out here. What do I do? Should I just forgo going through treatment, b/c it's essentially "inconvenient", or know that there is never going to be a good time, suck it up and make it happen... :? Or, is my DH right and is this whole thing just stressing us out too much. :rolleyes: Any advice would be welcomed.
 
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:appl: :appl: Ryan Claire CONGRATS!!! :appl: :appl:
 
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CONGRATULATIONS Ryan Claire!!!
 
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Congrats Ryan Claire! :)
 
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dcgator said:
Hello ladies,

So I could use some support/advice/someone to smack some sanity into me. I went in to my RE's office yesterday around 7:30 am to get my CD3 bloodwork and utlrasound yesterday, and while there, I mention to my nurse that I will be out of town this coming weekend, which means we may have to alter the treatment plan. She says, ok, we will talk about it later when she calls to confirm the start of the drugs (they have to scan you on CD3 to make sure you have no cysts, good eggies and lining, before you can start a cycle). So, she calls me back at 3:00 pm and is like ok, you can start your drugs. And I ask what about going out of town this weekend, she is like, oh remind me...grrr...Basically, she is an airhead and forgot so then she has to call the doc and see what we can do, but of course it's 3:00 pm now and the doc can't be reached. So, long story short, the drug protocal is kinda screwed up b/c I am out of town this weekend and I will either have to come back early from my vaca this weekend or risk going through the drugs and possibly missing ovulation. To top that off, the next couple cycles are going to be screwy since I (like 90% of Americans) are traveling for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

So, that leaves me essentially out for the next three months if I don't move my trip. I am super upset and stressed about this all, and of course, my DH is out of town, yet again :evil: I talked with him on the phone last night for a while, and he doesn't want me to do it this cycle, since it will screw up the trip and it will be too stressy, and I told him ok. But, deep down, I am really struggling with this, since I feel like I am just agreeing to stop "trying" for the next three months and giving on a baby for yet again more time.

Somebody help me out here. What do I do? Should I just forgo going through treatment, b/c it's essentially "inconvenient", or know that there is never going to be a good time, suck it up and make it happen... :? Or, is my DH right and is this whole thing just stressing us out too much. :rolleyes: Any advice would be welcomed.
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Dc, forgive me but I'm lost.
When are you coming back - Monday 9th Nov or later?
When would you be due to take the drugs?
Do you need the clinic to dispense or administer them or can you get the prescription from anybody else?
Why does this take you out for 3 months?
Can you speak to another Dr. at the same clinic who can access your file?
Does your DH know that this is very important and emotional for you - esp. with the holidays coming up.

As for you - it will be ok. Take a deep breath and work out your options. And for the record, you know I so wanted you to get your BFP this month. But it will happen; trust in that. If you can't then I am trusting enough for you.

BTW- I'm sorry the nurse was a twit.
 
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DC- which meds are you taking? When I did follistim/ovidrel for the IUI I never stimmed before cd11, then the IUI was on CD 13. How long will you be out of town? I'm having a hard time remembering but I think I had ultrasound on cd3, cd8, cd11, although it all depends on how the follies are growing ( I didn't have trouble ovulating, we were just trying to get more targets)
good luck- if you are only gone a couple of days then I wouldn't think you would need to cancel.
 
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Ryan Claire :appl: :appl: :appl: :appl: I'm so happy, smiling like crazy at my desk. People probably think I'm crazy. I'm so happy for you. Dust for a very sticky bean. So much hugs and happiness to you.
 
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Ryan Claire, CONGRATULATIONS!! :appl:

DCGator, I'm not sure I understand either--why does going out of town this weekend put you out for this month? Don't you need to start your meds now? Or are you doing meds CD 5-9? Even still, you should be able to take your meds out of town, unless you're saying they require you to be back in town for ultrasound/monitoring?
 
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Tiffany and Steal - Sorry for my ranting, I'm sure some more details would have helped.

Steal - You take Clomid for 5 consecutive days, in this case it would be CD4-8 (Tuesday - Saturday). Then, I would give myself the FSH injection (follistm) on Saturday night. They want you to come in on the 2nd day after to be monitored, which would be Monday, CD10. At that appt, depending on where you are, they have you take the HCG, to stimulate your eggie and then I would have my IUI 36 hours later.

As it stands now, I leave town on Friday afternoon, and will return Monday at 9 am. However, my RE's office ONLY moniters from 7-9 am, so I would miss their monitoring window. Therefore, if I wait till Tuesday, I would be at CD 11, and there is a chance that I may miss my O window.

Tiffany - Yes, you had the schedule corret. And I also O on my own too, I just am trying to increase my odds.

So, I could technically go through this cycle without changing my trip, but I would be spending a lot of money with the possibility to miss my chance. That is why I wanted to come back a day early, so that I could catch my window and not risk missing it. The three months thing comes into play because they won't start you on a cycle without montoring at CD3 (possibly CD4) and that is going to likely fall sometime during Thanksgiving. And then, the following month of December, I am going away for the week of Christmas, and I will likely miss it again. Sigh...
 
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images-2.jpg RyanClaire!!!

That is a definite bfp.gif

So happy for you!!! It's great to wake up to such great news. Sending you sticky cement!
 
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DC, I was just going to post to ask for clarification, as well, when I saw your update.

If there is no chance your doctor's office can make an exception for you to monitor after 9am, I would make the decision to come back a little earlier. It sounds like, of the next three cycles, this one would be the easiest to maneuver around, and I wouldn't want to hold off for three months.

I think you should throw a lemon at the nurse next time you see her.
 
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dcgator said:
Tiffany and Steal - Sorry for my ranting, I'm sure some more details would have helped.

Steal - You take Clomid for 5 consecutive days, in this case it would be CD4-8 (Tuesday - Saturday). Then, I would give myself the FSH injection (follistm) on Saturday night. They want you to come in on the 2nd day after to be monitored, which would be Monday, CD10. At that appt, depending on where you are, they have you take the HCG, to stimulate your eggie and then I would have my IUI 36 hours later. As it stands now, I leave town on Friday afternoon, and will return Monday at 9 am. However, my RE's office ONLY moniters from 7-9 am, so I would miss their monitoring window. Therefore, if I wait till Tuesday, I would be at CD 11, and there is a chance that I may miss my O window. Tiffany - Yes, you had the schedule corret. And I also O on my own too, I just am trying to increase my odds. So, I could technically go through this cycle without changing my trip, but I would be spending a lot of money with the possibility to miss my chance. That is why I wanted to come back a day early, so that I could catch my window and not risk missing it. The three months thing comes into play because they won't start you on a cycle without montoring at CD3 (possibly CD4) and that is going to likely fall sometime during Thanksgiving. And then, the following month of December, I am going away for the week of Christmas, and I will likely miss it again. Sigh...
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How are you travelling? Are you back at 9am for work, is that why you have a 9am return time?
IMHO, get your a$$ to the Dr for 7-9am. I would re-book my flight or leave my holiday early to drive. You will not be a happy lady come Monday morning unless you do - holiday schmoliday.
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Can't the lazy ba$tards see you at 9am?

Notwithstanding the above, you and DH should take a few mins to talk about this. It seems to me that he thinks taking a break = no more crazy and he should know that you need to be so involved in this process that taking a break does only means he gets a break and really he isn't doing too much anyway. You need some support here DC, make sure he knows that.

EDIT: Ha! Love the lemon idea CDN - you have your thinking cap on today!
 
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RyanClaire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you!! I got chills when I saw your second line!! I always do! Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! :appl: :appl: :appl:
 
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DCG, I would demand some flexibility from your RE's office. My office was the same way, they had a set schedule for monitoring. However, my first appointment at my RE's office was at like 2 in the afternoon, and guess what, same U/S machine was running at that time too. NOW is the time that I would TOTALLY FREAK OUT on the phone. Not intentionally, as it sounds right now that I write it out, but I could seriously see myself freaking out on them. I'd politely ask for an u/s later in the morning or afternoon. If nurse says no, then I freak out. If she still says no, then I freak out and DEMAND to speak to the doctor. Sometimes I wonder if these messages really get through to the doctor. I would just feel really pushed to my limit if I were in your situation, and that's when I start to get a little emotional to get my point across.
 
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Steal said:
IMHO, get your a$$ to the Dr for 7-9am. I would re-book my flight or leave my holiday early to drive. You will not be a happy lady come Monday morning unless you do - holiday schmoliday.

Notwithstanding the above, you and DH should take a few mins to talk about this. It seems to me that he thinks taking a break = no more crazy and he should know that you need to be so involved in this process that taking a break does only means he gets a break and really he isn't doing too much anyway. You need some support here DC, make sure he knows that.
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This!

Steal, I meant to ask you, how did your appointment go?
 
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YAY Ryan Claire!!! sticky vibrations coming your way!!

dcg, I agree with Loves Vintage. Talk to your dr and if they still wont be flexible, then change your plans. Good luck!

Nothing new here. CD4 and trying to drink more H2O this cycle... Hoping everyone's well! And thanks for the welcome, ladies!

Mrs
 
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