New to the TTC Game Take 3 - Page 9

ASMay · 05-14-2008, 08:24 AM

Hi ladies... i have been so busy here. we are moving in 9 days!!! WOW!! And, even though we weren't trying this month, we still have pretty durn good timing... just one more month to show the dr. if we aren't pg by July... (i have my yearly then... i am going to talk to him about doing test if we aren't pg then... that will be 8 month trying...)

Carrie, how is everything going at work... how about with ttc? wouldn't it be great if you could adopt a baby... AND got pg! have you decided if you are doing IUI or no?

Amber, how are you doing... not too much longer now huh???

Beth, so relieving to be done with work and school i bet!!! try to relax some!! IVF is a big step!! that is great if you decide to do that. there are a couple babies at the daycare who are IVF babies... (and the funniest thing is that they BOTH got pg very shortly after giving birth to the IVF baby because neither of them thought they would be able to naturally... very neat!!)

Ok, i hope everyone has a great day.. i am 7dpo... no symptoms to obsess over... i am so done with that... i will talk to you all soon!!

carriebabbie · 05-14-2008, 09:50 AM

Hello everyone,

Anna, I saw your chart, are you really not trying? You asked what happened with my cycle because we were together. After both my mc, my cycles have been right around 30 days, not the 45 I used to be. It seems like I have been ovulating but I'm not pregnant. I got AF on Sat and I think my next cycle we will try start using fertility drugs again. A part of me wants to be more aggressive and a part of me doesn't. I did get pregnant, although it takes a while it happened. I told my husband though, that I can't keep having miscarriages without knowing that there is hope we will have a family. I am having surgery on Friday which is why we won't try medications this cycle. I have a problem with my shoulder that's gonna be fixed and will probably be on pain killers for the next month so it wouldn't be a good cycle to try on anyway. The adoption seminar is next Tuesday so we'll get more information then.

Beth, how are things going for you? Any decision on the IUI again? How much does it cost because DH and I have talked about it but just not sure if we want to go down that path?

Amber, you're almost done. Are you scared, excited, sad that it's going to be over?

Mere, please show us more pictures of Braden.

Chat with you ladies later. I'll probably be on more often because I'll be off of work over the next couple of weeks.

Carrie

bethie3379 · 05-14-2008, 06:24 PM

Anna, moving is exciting and tiring at the same time. Are you moving far from where you live now? Where are you working now exactly? I'm thinking it's a daycare or pre-k, but not certain. How do you like it? I would love to either do IVF or adopt and then get lucky w/the next pg...maybe....we'll see!

Carrie, I hope all goes well w/your surgery...keep us updated on how you're doing. Our IUI costs about $475 for the actual procedure (which we pay out of pocket), my RE does 2 u/s during the cycle (which my insurance covers), plus the cost of meds - my clomid is only $10, but the 2 injections are more costly (can't remember for sure, but about $150 total). We haven't decided about doing the last IUI in June or not - I want to, but I'm not sure DH does...let us know what you guys decide to do, and I definately want to know about the adoption seminar!

Amber, I hope your pregnancy is still treating you well! We have had some teachers at work who look very uncomfortable at the end - how are you feeling?

Mere, how is Braden doing?

ASMay · 05-16-2008, 03:34 PM

Hi everyone!!

Carrie, yes, DH and i are really not trying... we did dtd in there with a condom... but so i wouldn't through the chart rating off, i didn't put it in. the first bd, he didn't want to wear a condom yet because i hadn't gotten a +opk... and the second time, he was too tired to deal with it... and the last time... i had already o'd... ?? he isn't very good at the whole bc thing... and i am not going to argue. although, i still don't think that it happened... i feel the exact same that i feel every month...

GL at your adoption thing! and let us know what you decided about IUI and all... i think it is very exciting.. but i also see where one wouldn't want to go through all the emotional part of it either. you have to do what is right for you and your family! GL on your surgery too. i hope that goes well.

Beth, i am only moving 30 miles away, but it is still moving!!lol... i am so tired too..i can barely keep my eyes open... ha! it is very exciting! how are you doing. (i work at a CDC. i work mainly in the infant room, but i also work in Toddlers and 2s!)

ok, i have to eat quick so i can go back to work!

ASMay · 05-20-2008, 11:22 PM

Ladies!!! OMG!!! look at these pics!!

I will post more tomorrow after FMU!

CaliGirl! · 05-20-2008, 11:27 PM

OMG Anna! How? When? Where? I am so excited for you!!! I can't believe it! Tell us everything and congrats!

ASMay · 05-20-2008, 11:34 PM

OMG!! i can't believe it... yesterday, i noticed my bbs hurting REAL BAD, which never ever happens... and i spotted only a little yesterday... so i thought i was going to start... i never did. and then my temp was still up today! so at lunch... i tested with IC and got a bfp. when i got home, i tested again, and again and again... all very faint, bfps!!! DH SAW THEM!! i got him a happy father's day card to tell him! and put the bfps in a gift bag!!he was happy... but surprised (since we weren't "trying" this month... and he said.. "HA! This is my fault isn't it.." it was kind of funny...) he is excited...

it doesn't feel real AT ALL!!! WOW!!!

How are you doing Amber... have you had that baby yet!!!

CaliGirl! · 05-21-2008, 12:12 AM

That's the same thing that happened to me. I started spotting so I thought AF was coming and then my temp went up so I tested. I still can't believe I am pregnant. lol So it will take awhile to kick in.

I am so unbelievably happy for you!! What a cute way to tell DH. I wish I did something cute like that. Congrats!!

I am still pregnant and am having a c/s on June 2nd. This LO is breech so they won't let me deliver naturally. So unless s/he decides to come early, the babe will be here in 2 Monday's. I am so excited, nervous, and am still having a hard time believing it.

So you're moving in a few days. Please be careful and don't lift anything heavy. I know it is hard since there is so much to do but have others do the heavy lifting.

When are you going in for a blood test?

bethie3379 · 05-21-2008, 05:03 PM

Congrats Anna!! That is quite a surprise~ so glad things worked out for you to get your BFP before going back on BCPs - it is so great that you and Amber haven't had to deal with this whole mess for very long!!! Let us know once you've had a Beta done....

Amber, wow!!!! The baby will be here before you know it! time sure does fly

Carrie, how goes it?

As for me, nothing new yet - I got an eggie on my monitor yesterday and I almost fell out!! I am only on cd 16 today - this is 'early' for me - we'll see what happens...today is DH's b-day, so maybe we'll get a really great late b-day present in 2 weeks...still hoping and praying for that miracle! Well, gotta run - still have some things to do before I leave to meet Mike for dinner...

carriebabbie · 05-21-2008, 05:29 PM

Congratulations Anna.

Good luck beth, have fun tonight.

Amber, will you post pics of your baby for us?

Carrie

CaliGirl! · 05-21-2008, 05:55 PM

Beth...I have some left over CBEFM tests that expire in 2009. I would be happy to send them to you if you would like them. Just let me know.

Carrie...Yes, I will definitely post pics of the baby. How are you doing?

~Amber

ASMay · 05-21-2008, 07:51 PM

HI ladies... thanks.. it is a whirlwind. i went in today to get my beta #s.... i won't know until tomorrow what those are... and then i guess i will go in again maybe friday to get my 2nd one. it still doesn't feel right... and i still feel like i am going to start AF at any minute. but my dr said that was completely normal, and the spotting was too. (although, i don't know how much it was because i was wearing a tampon, which the nurse told me to stop... lol... i am so paranoid. i think the ** has stopped...)

We haven't told anyone... and Dh told me today that he is DYING to tell someone... AWWW!! he said he is excited. it is crazy.

Here is a pick of my test this morning. i still can't phanthom that this came from my pee...

Amber, that is amazing that you will be having that baby so soon... it doesn't seem like 9 months have passed by so quickly. craZy!!

Beth!! go catch that eggie...

Carrie, how is your shoulder. how is dh. and most importantly... how are you???

wantsababy07 · 05-21-2008, 08:38 PM

Anna- Congrats on the BFP!!! I haven't posted on this thread but I used to be on the Thin Cysters TTC and now I'm on the Thin Expecting Cysters. You should come join us!
I just wanted to say that I would have your dr. also check your progesterone levels. If they are on the low side it can cause spotting but spotting can also be from implantation. If your progesterone levels are low or borderline I would request taking progesterone for the first trimester. I'm not trying to make you worry I just want you to have a perfectly healthy pregnancy!!

I hope the rest of you ladies get BFP's soon, you all deserve it! I wish you all the best!

CaliGirl! · 05-21-2008, 11:21 PM

Anna... I agree with Wantsababy. I am sure they checked your progesterone level when they did your beta so ask them tomorrow when you get your numbers. I spotted too so don't worry. I think it was just implantation. I am so truly happy for you!

ASMay · 05-22-2008, 08:28 AM

Pretty sure AF started... i am still going to go get my second beta... but i am bleeding pretty heavy.

I will post later... or try. we are moving starting tonight...