https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:12:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-993940 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 16:40:47 +0000 msmug 993940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC? Since Jan 2011</p> <p>What are your plans for this cycle? We're doing a FET this cycle. Already did one month of bcp and started the estrogen injections. </p> <p>How is your attitude/outlook? Bleh. Frustrated, but slightly hopeful, but trying not to get hopes up too much for fear of another big letdown.</p> <p>What have you struggled with most this week? Surrounded by pregnant women about to give birth, newly pregnant women, or newborns and it's just reminding me of what I can't/don't have.</p> <p>What is your diagnosis? MFI</p> <p>It's August! What is the most exciting upcoming event for this month? Heading to Boston in a few weeks to visit family :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-993900 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 16:19:37 +0000 FaithFertility 993900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alie: I was on Gonal-f injections with my first one and actaully had to cancel the procedure because even with monitoring my body went crazy and I had over 12 mature follicles.......not good for IUI, so this time around I'm actaully starting on clomid and going slow and seeing what that does and then trigger and IUI if all looks good..... AF is due 17th sooo we shall see! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-993888 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 16:13:17 +0000 fairefaire 993888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: @kentuckygirl: @spaniellove: thanks for the sympathy, ladies!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-993881 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 16:11:00 +0000 fairefaire 993881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: I will be taking Letrozole (generic Femara) and doing an Ovidrel trigger shot -- my first time with either med, so will be interesting to see what happens. Will you be taking any meds? Or doing anything different from your first IUI?</p> <p>I should (but who knows) be starting a new cycle sometime during the last week of this month; hopefully this month's cycle (also a natural one for me) won't be overly wonky!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-993807 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 15:44:55 +0000 FaithFertility 993807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alie: Yay, to starting. IUI in September, depending on this month, natural cycle I will be starting round 2 of IUI in September too!!!! Are you taking an meds during the cycle???? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-992461 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 09:02:45 +0000 Mrs.Someone 992461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: I agree! Apparently he studied RPL for several years though. I know its a controversial theory, so it doesn't bother me too much. It will be an interesting conversation :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-992409 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 08:50:18 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 992409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: maybe he's never seen it, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. I hope you have a great trip. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-992345 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 08:35:20 +0000 spaniellove 992345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We decided to just cycle with the clinic (no IUI) this cycle because I can't use the ethinyl estradiol without monitoring...and I found out my AFC has doubled this cycle! I made a lot of changes last cycle, like walking/running every day and changing my diet, but I think it was really the luteal phase Estrace! Starting with 10 instead of 5 is a huge deal with DOR! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-990668 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 14:19:38 +0000 spaniellove 990668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alie: So sorry about the awful AF! But glad to hear about the new job and insurance! Good insurance can be so important. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-990562 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 13:50:55 +0000 kentuckygirl 990562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alie: So sorry about AF :( Yay for a new job though and your first IUI! Best of luck with the appointments, hopefully your dr. office can work with you on early a.m. appointments, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-990224 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 12:11:32 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 990224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: @alie: sorry about AF ladies! :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-990203 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 12:06:41 +0000 Mrs.Someone 990203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought I'd share something that has been on my mind this morning. DH has a close friend who is an OB in his home country. He told his friend part of what we've been going through (the 2 m/cs, and that my doc thinks its autoimmune). DH didn't tell him the whole story though. </p> <p>He gets a long email back (which I can't read because it isn't in English). But it basically says that in his time of studying it, there is a 10% chance of having 2 m/cs in a row (I've seen 4% in the US), and he doesn't believe the autoimmune issue can cause it because he has never seen it happen. </p> <p>My comeback will be that there is no way to know what caused my m/cs (and other potentially autoimmune m/cs) because they happen way too early, before there is any tissue to test. Which is why I think it is often written off as a chromosomal abnormality (which is what DH's friend suggested).</p> <p>It will be interesting to talk to him about it when we're there in a few weeks. But if I had gone to a doctor that told me nothing can be done after 2 m/cs and its just bad luck, I'd be seeing someone else :) So glad I'm seeing my ND, its nice to have a doc willing to help!</p> <p>How is everyone doing this morning? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-989645 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 09:31:37 +0000 sweetooth 989645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: {hugs!} definitely love that pre-pregnancy body and take good care of yourself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-989345 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:07:18 +0000 Sunshine1810 989345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: So sorry! Hugs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-988649 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 17:52:40 +0000 FaithFertility 988649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: So glad your feeling better and home! Can't wait to see a picture of baby plum soon ;))) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-988423 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 14:00:44 +0000 fairefaire 988423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: We were visiting family in California (Los Angeles area). It was great to get away for a little while! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-988319 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 12:30:14 +0000 LovelyPlum 988319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alie: sorry about AF. Where did you go on vacation? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-988317 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 12:29:34 +0000 LovelyPlum 988317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: I'm so sorry, lady. Enjoy that shopping spree! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-988241 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 11:15:53 +0000 fairefaire 988241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm late to join in this week...</p> <p>What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC?<br /> Since January 2012</p> <p>What are your plans for this cycle?<br /> Nothing - it's our last "break" cycle before IUI in September (finally!!)</p> <p>How is your attitude/outlook?<br /> Anxious? I'm so ready to move on to our next step, but I'm getting nervous about potential scheduling complications when it comes to all the monitoring appointments plus the actual IUI itself. </p> <p>What have you struggled with most this week?<br /> The worst period I've ever had in my entire life, while I was on vacation. Both are done now (thankfully for the first part, sadly on the second). </p> <p>What is your diagnosis?<br /> Mild PCOS, mild MFI (count)</p> <p>It's August! What is the most exciting upcoming event for this month?<br /> Starting a new job this month, and along with it - new insurance! It still doesn't cover anything IF related, but it's much better than what I've had for the past few years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-988160 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 10:02:30 +0000 Mrs.Someone 988160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: Boo on AF, but yay on shopping! Take care of yourself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-988158 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 10:01:33 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 988158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: hugs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-988107 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 09:21:52 +0000 kentuckygirl 988107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: so sorry :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-988009 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 07:58:22 +0000 spaniellove 988009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And I'm now on Cycle 18 as of today. Rewarded myself with a mega Lululemon splurge, because I should love my non-pregnant body! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-984110 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 08:31:11 +0000 TheReelDeal 984110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: Thanks again for those links. I learned something new about my PCOS and miscarriages.</p> <p>@Mrs.Someone: S. America sounds awesome! Hope you get to have a relaxing time.</p> <p>That RE sounds awful. My first RE was a lot like that, so it didn't pain me much to leave.</p> <p>@kentuckygirl: Yay for IVF!! Best of luck :happy: </p> <p>@Shutterbug: Thanks! These last 2 years have flown by.</p> <p>@Happygal: I'm getting my MBA. I am thinking about having a small party Labor Day weekend.</p> <p>@just_ju: Happy Anniversary! And World Wizard Chicago sounds Ah-Mazing!</p> <p>@LovelyPlum: Thanks! And YAY to good betas! </p> <p>@MrsTal: Feeling hopeful at the beginning of something new is not naive, it's great that after all we go through we can still have hope. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-984097 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 08:26:35 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 984097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sunshine1810: @LovelyPlum: @spaniellove: @Happygal: @Shutterbug: Thanks gals! I'm feeling a bit better, I've been chugging water. The "sting" is going away. Maybe it was just irritated? Talked to DH and if it's still bothering me tomorrow I'll try to get seen. </p> <p>@spaniellove: While we're in Korea we'll be staying w/ my friend and her husband. So...not sure! I know DH def. wants to do KBBQ, lol. As long as there's some ok vegetarian options for me! ;) Also we'll be going to Jeju for a weekend with them. I didn't know anything about Jeju, I was picturing a deserted island! Then when I started researching hotels I learned it had a city and everything, dur! </p> <p>Also DH would like to try and find his old school and neighborhood if he can! He lived there from ages 2-7 I believe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-984058 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 08:13:31 +0000 LovelyPlum 984058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheSwissWifeStyle: that trip sounds amazing! Though a uti sounds miserable.</p> <p>@MrsTal: ugh, mono is horrible. Hope you are better soon. And thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-984055 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 08:13:09 +0000 Sunshine1810 984055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: Congratulations! Those numbers sound great, and I am so glad that everything worked out!</p> <p>@TheSwissWifeStyle: I hate UTIs and I used to get them a lot. If you can't handle the cranberry juice with no sugar (I can't), the pharmacy sells cranberry pills and those work well (you can also take them preventatively). Also, drink A LOT of water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-983848 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 07:09:37 +0000 spaniellove 983848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheSwissWifeStyle: I've only been successful with water/unsweetened cranberry juice at the very beginning of a UTI but...aaahhhhhh your trip! Have you figured out your itinerary for Korea? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-983831 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 07:05:43 +0000 Happygal 983831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SwissWifeStyle: UTIs are the absolute worse. I would go to the doctor right away--that's the only way I can get rid of one. That bacteria is hanging out in such a small area that it multiplies quickly. Cranberry juice has to be without sugar, and it's too tart for me to handle. </p> <p>@MrsTal: Oh no! Mono is crazy draining. I hope you make a full recovery soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-81/page/2#post-983748 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 06:19:54 +0000 MrsTal 983748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC?<br /> Spring 2012</p> <p>What are your plans for this cycle?<br /> I started a B complex this cycle and also found some softcups, so I'm going to try those. Getting back into charting.</p> <p>How is your attitude/outlook?<br /> I'm feeling good. Whenever I add something new to TTC, I feel a little hopeful, but that's probably naive of me.</p> <p>What have you struggled with most this week?<br /> Nothing TTC wise. Just went back to work after a month off with mono and still not feeling great, I've had to leave early every day because I get so tired.</p> <p>What is your diagnosis?<br /> Unknown </p> <p>It's August! What is the most exciting upcoming event for this month?<br /> This weekend my BFF and her DH are visiting for my birthday and we are going out. Just hoping I'm not too tired.</p> <p>@LovelyPlum: I missed the news! Congratulations! Your numbers sound great! </p>