Primary Gang....February*!!!

[tdg119]

IMiss- Sorry to hear about your coworkers sister. Good luck w/ your U/S tomorrow - I wouldn't worry too much about having AF - Dr's and nurse's have seen it all and don't act the least bit phased. My most embarassing IF moment was back in October when I had my laparoscopy and the nurse at the hospital had to collect my urine and then help me put on an adult diaper so I wouldn't ruin my clothes from all the surgical fluids they left in me...she didn't even flinch...she was so nice and caring - don't know how they do it!


Kelcey - Sorry about your nausea - that's the worst!! I haven't felt any differently on my progesterone suppositories - do women typically have side effects? I wasn't minding the 2WW yesterday but it's starting to creep into my mind. I think that's part of the reason I couldn't sleep last night. I don't have any symptoms (only 5dpiui) so it's just the "what if's" racing through my mind.

As for names, I always liked Analisse for a girl and maybe Tristan for a boy. I like unusual names but DH likes traditional. I think DH likes Michael Steven for a boy's name but I have a cousin with it so I'm not crazy about it. He was also considering Cassidy for a boy's name but now my niece's name is Cassidy (it's from a Grateful Dead song) so that's out of the question. I like Caitlin - it's a beautiful name. This is a good site for checking out names: http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/index.html

[QueenValerie]

Hello*!!! well I can say in delicate terms that I am still here. I did do an update, but really it is not looking up...I have been cramping on and off mpre towards my right ovary side....hmmmm I hope it is a good thing and not a scarey thing.

http://www3.fertilethoughts.com/foru...16#post6417416

Little~~sorry you have been having the weepies...{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}

sad~~ohhhh I surely wish you all the best for your beta tomorrow*!!!!

mt~~any news on the job front*!!! I hope the prometrium goes easy on you...teeheehee I like your names....awwwww

tdg~~I hope this week gets better for you*!!! sounds like you are very busy...eekkksss

Imiss~~I know the u/s at AF time is not the funnest thing, but you know I have done it several times and it is like old hat....hahaha Good luck tomorrow*!!!! I sure hope your co-workers sister will be okay... How scarey.

Answer to the question.....YOU ASKED..... Danee Rayne (D after my brother Daniel..sounds like Renee and R after my MIL's first name), Jennah Marie (J after Ken's sister Jennifer and M after my mom's middle name), Kenneth Kristopher (Kenneth after Ken--teeheehee- and Kristopher after Ken's cousin that was supposed to be in our wedding and was killed by a drunk driver...sad times), and then Scot(t???) Tomas-Alan (S after Ken's best friend and my bro's middle name T after my dad and A after Ken's dad's middle name) We are all into family names....can you tell????

[tiredofBFN]

Hi everyone,
I'm in such a bad mood today and I've been telling myself that it's for no reason really, but I think deep down it's because of my appt that I had this morning with my RE. First off, my appt was for 0800 - then I didn't get called in until almost 0830. Then it's not my RE who calls me in, but a fellow, who proceeds to ask me all sorts of questions about my history and goes on to tell me what my options are for the next step. OK, my history is in my chart and I don't feel I should go through it again. And I already know my options - I just have a lot of questions about me, about my case, about our chances, etc. So then finally my RE comes in and I think I asked all of my questions, but I still left feeling like I didn't really accomplish anything. I got so many "we just don't know the answer to that one" ... ok, maybe not, but aren't you trained to guess? to guide? to give your opinion? Grrrrrrrrrr....... I really like my RE but I'm just feeling sooooooo frustrated. To make a long story short (I know, it's a long story, who am I kidding?) Ron and I have an appt booked for Feb 17th, where we're going to sign the consent to start the IUI process. I found out that anything over 5 follicles and they cancel the IUI. I found out that they will not change to IVF if I have too many follicles, they simply cancel the IUI. I found out that Ron has low morphology. We're going to retest my estrogen and my FSH. Ron's count will be retested on Friday. The words "low ovarian reserve" were tossed around. I'm just feeling like my chances are so slim, I'm afraid to admit what all of it means. And why is it that I think I'm fine before I see my Dr. and as soon as we're sitting there, discussing my case, I feel like bursting into tears? Anyhow, I'm sorry this is all about me... I know you guys will let me vent, but I really am thinking of you too!

Val - I truly hope that you get your BFP when you pee on your next stick! If not the next one, then the one after that!! I still have faith that this month is your month!!

Sad - I'll be praying for you too - I hope to click on here tomorrow and see your link to your entry titled "holy cow, it's a BFP!!!" Good luck and lots of sticky vibes!!!

Kelcey - I just know this job is yours. You go get em girl! Let us know when you start! (and I share your 2WW - we were just trying naturally this month but like you, DH and I spent the weekend in bed)

Deb - I won't be doing a beta this month unless I suspect I might be pregnant. But from my above rant, you can see how likely I think that will be.
(((((((Hugs))))))) I'm sorry you're feeling sad and down. I hope the clomid blues pass quickly for you. I so hope this cycle makes all your dreams come true!

Tiffany - I agree with Imiss ... your schedule sounds so crazy! You're one tough cookie to be juggling such a schedule ... plus you're into your 2WW! oooooh, and good luck at the dentist. I can't stand going either. And I, like you, have bad teeth and it's not for lack of caring for them. HATE the dentist. They are bad, bad people....

Imiss - that's very exciting to have your first IUI within reach! I hope everything goes smoothly and the first time is the charm!!
I am truly sorry about your co-worker's sister ... that is terrible news ... and I can't imagine how she must feel. Life can be so unfair...

Linden - I'm praying for some good news for you ... I hope having your meds readjusted has done the trick. I'm praying that every one of those 10 little follicles is growing like crazy now...

I love the name choices! I'm kind of into the older type names.... for a boy, I'm thinking Jack .... or Max ... or Henry. (most people hate Henry - including Ron!) For a girl, I'm not so sure. My latest thoughts are Aiden ... or Eva. You can bet if I ever get my BFP, one of my first purchases will be a big book of baby names!

Take care all ... all sorts of sticky vibes going out to all of you.
((((((((Hugs)))))))))))

[linden]

hi everyone--I'm making quick trip to FT and then going to lay down. With my increase in Follistim to the maximum dose, I got a migraine with visual disturbances. I lost the left half of my visual field in both eyes for approx. 45 minutes yesterday and then the migraine followed shortly after. My RE freaked out b/c I'm at such a high risk for stroke given the types of migraines I get, so we cut my dose back down to 300. At this morning's u/s I had 6 follicles that were between 11 and 14 mm, and smaller ones.

Hope everyone is doing well.

[tdg119]

Tired - Sorry to hear your appt blues. I know you said you like your RE but just make sure you tell them who's boss. In any case, it looks like you have some new info to go on (the morph) and maybe you'll find out more when they retest your levels. The more they know the closer they are to some answers.

Linden - wow, those must be some migraines - I can't even imagine! As for decreasing the meds, better safe then sorry. Hang in there!

I am back from the dentist; talking funny b/c I can't feel my face. 3 shots of novocaine - I'll be lucky if it wears off by bedtime. Should be fun trying to eat. They didn't fix any of the cavities yet; they wound up having to prep my one tooth for a crown...so now I have a temporary silver toothesis for the next 3 weeks till I go back for the permanent crown and to have the cavities filled. Have I mentioned I HATE the dentist?? Oh well. I'm off to do some cross-stitch and try to find something I can eat.

[MT_firegirl]

Tired...omg sweety ((((hugs)))) You can always vent anytime and know that we are all here for you! I'm so sorry that your appt went so poorly. It doesn't sound like they really put you first at your appt and gave you the attention that your case so clearly needs. You want me to stab em for you?? (kidding) I hope that you have great follies and that your IUI goes like a breeze. I'm still praying for you even when you're too down to pray for yourself. Hang in there chica!

linden...oh no! You have just been getting beat on left and right with these different drugs! No fun! I hope that your migraine is subsiding and that you're able to lay down and not be bothered. That has to be miserable! Hugs sent your way too! ((((hugs))))

tdg...After you said you were going to go find something to eat, I had a total mental picture of you with Hot Pocket hanging out of one corner of your mouth..LOL I hate that numbed feeling because I always invariably end up biting that side of my mouth and then after the numbness goes away, I have a big sore punctured area from not chewing carefully...LOL That sucks that you have to go BACK and go through the whole process again to have the cavities taken care of. And I totally agree with the genetic link. I have a friend that has taken impeccable care of her teeth and they were just rotting away.

Valerie....I'm still rooting for you! It is entirely possible to have implantation anywhere from 6-12 days and I've even heard of successful pregnancies implanting even later than that! I would still opt for a qualitative beta at least before you stop taking your progesterone. I love your name Kenneth Kristopher. That's really sad that Ken lost his best man before the wedding. That must have been hard on you both.


AFM...I spent the day lounging around in bed watching movie and trying to make myself sleep so I can work tonight...but no such luck. I'm making some jambalaya in the crockpot for J and I tried to taste it this evening and it was so spicy that my eyes were watering, which means it will be just right for J...LOL He loves all things spicy! Me, not so much!

[QueenValerie]

Hello*!!! well ladies I updated again....if you don't want to read it because of sesitivity I understand...don't feel that you need to read it... I am calling for bloodwork today*!!! (14dpo) http://www3.fertilethoughts.com/foru...d.php?t=636972

tired~~first off thank you soo much for you happy thoughts*!!! second...I am sorry your RE appt didnt go as you wanted it to. I hate when DR's give you the well we don't know our heads between our WHAT comments....come on we are coming to you....we need help....we are looking for answers no vagueness (is that a word???) I surely wish you the best for the tests you have coming up*!!! My nephew (Ken's sister's first) is Jack Henry.

Linden~~ohhh my HUN... {{{{{hugs}}}}} I am so worried about you and all these medical issues coming up*!!! I hope the migrane is eased up or gone by now. CONGRATS on your growing follies*!!!!

tdg~~wow sounds like you had a great time at the dentist....eekkksss NOOO FUN AT ALL*!!! I hope you were able to get something to eat and didn't make as big of a mess as I am picturing right now....teeheehee (sorry)

MT~~see you and I are just plain eveil thinking the same thing about TDG...awwww poor thing is in pain and look at you invisioning a hot pocket dangling.....awww TDG we love you sweetie*!!!! when will you hear about the job??? I hope you had a great time at work last night*!!! (teeheehee) Thank you about the name...yes it was hard on both of us, but mostly ken because it happened the day after we had a talk about WHAT IF we were to get married...who would you want to stand up??? (This was in the first week of meeting)

[tdg119]

Kelcey & Val - you both had me laughing - but I am happy to report I was able to eat last night without any major problems. I opted for some pasta; it's soft and technically you could probably swallow it whole so it didn't matter that I didn't chew it real well - much like you said Kelcey - when I tried I just bit my cheek on the numb side!

I wound up being numb last night until 9:30 and after that subsided it just hurt. Luckily the pain disappeared by this morning; except when I try to open my mouth too far - still very sore where the needles went in for the novocaine.

Val - First off, you posted wayyy too early this morning. LOL. Looks very promising though - did you manage to make an appt for a beta?? How long does it usually take to get results back from those anyways?? In any case, I'm keeping you in my thoughts and crossing my fingers you get a big BFP!

AFM, I am 6dpIUI...chugging right along. Impatience is creeping up very slowly. I slept well last night, but did the BD before bed and that always works for me. Otherwise, I've felt AF'ish off and on...I am going to assume that's normal. I cracked the whip for my group project at school and here it turns out I'd misread the due date; half of the first assignment isn't due till next week so WHEW - I am relieved!
I also made myself cross-stitch last night. It seems like I'm doing so much but it doesn't look like it. I think I have a long, long time ahead of me.

Well - back to work - here's hoping today flies by! Happy Wednesday

[QueenValerie]

Hello*!!! well I am waiting for the office to open....and as the hours are going by I am getting very sleepy. Haha and then I start thinking maybe I am just wasting time and why even go out in the cold....blah blah. I am not sure how long it takes to get the results. I assume if it done early in the morning you can get them back by afternoon (if it is a stat order)...if not then I guess tomorrow....

Last night Ken and I were in bed by 10pm....so when he got up for work that is when I decided to get up.....ohhhhhh nap time....

[imissmountains]

Good morning ladies....

Well I went stomping up to the doctor's office this morning to get my baseline ultrasound done. I hate pads, oh my god they feel like diapers. So I get my embarrassed self up on the table, she puts in the u/s wand and the first words out of her mouth..."Oh...you have a cyst."

Yes, the first thing she see's is a cyst. It's not even a cute cyst, it's a cyst the size of Texas (well it might as well be) so this month has been cancelled.

uuuuggggghhhhhhhh...this is completely sucks. So we start the process again next month...or when my cd1 happens again. She's not worried about the cyst, just a standard one, doesn't look bad or threatening...but still...freaking cyst...me no likey.

I hope everyone has a better day...and I'm sending all my sticky vibes out to everyone else.

gonna go and try not to bang my head against a wall.