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Yay, I was waiting for this! haha I'm such a loser. I realize it's still morning where most of you are

What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC? A year and 8 months.

What are your plans for this cycle? In the TWW now. Having weird flat temps.

How is your attitude/outlook? pretty blah I guess.

What have you struggled with most this week? Well, turns out I DON'T have a blood clotting issue. I called my Doc and she said my follow up tests were all normal! So...I "guess" that's a good thing? I mean not like I was looking forward to injecting stuff in my belly every day if I did get pregnant. But now I'm like, "Ok...so again WHY the 2 MCs?" It kinda feels like back to square 1.

What is your diagnosis? Bad luck??

What do you do for comfort after a BFN or bad news? Hmm, cry? Get a tattoo? (Ok that was only 1 time.) Think about my FABulous vacations coming up. I eat crap every day, so I can't use that one!

What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC?
-since May 2011

What are your plans for this cycle?
-IVF. My meds are being delivered today!

How is your attitude/outlook?
-Right now I'm still pretty excited.

What have you struggled with most this week?
-Jealousy over ppl announcing being pregnant with baby #2.

What is your diagnosis?
-MF

What do you do for comfort after a BFN or bad news?
-Go out with DH and forget about TTC for a little while.

@TheSwissWifeStyle: Have you considered consulting with a doc in the US (over the phone/skype), for a second opinion? Though I guess that would be pricey if you don't have insurance over here.

What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC?
Since March '12

What are your plans for this cycle?
Taking a break post-loss. AF should arrive any day now, then we're back at it...

How is your attitude/outlook?
OK at the moment. I feel like I'm on the right path to a sticky baby.

What have you struggled with most this week?
Coming up on what would've been my first due date.

What is your diagnosis?
MTHFR, Hashimoto's, potentially something else autoimmune

What do you do for comfort after a BFN or bad news?
I'm not much of a drinker, but that is one of the few times where I convince myself I should order a drink with dinner.

@Mrs.Someone: Yeah, it's def. something I've thought about. I will be around in Oct/Nov so I might just do that. I just have to check with our insurance here and see what they say.

Hope you get through your due date ok. In October it will be the "should have a one year old" date for me. (first pregnancy)
Last year I was getting ready to go on a cruise when the dd came around, so it wasn't so bad. Try to do something nice for yourself! ::hugs::

What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC?
Since April 2012

What are your plans for this cycle?
TI w/ Estrace in LP - they decided I don't need Estinyl at the beginning of this cycle after all because I was already so suppressed and my E2 was high/FSH was low.

How is your attitude/outlook?
Hopeful? But not thinking about TTC too much.

What have you struggled with most this week?
The weight gain from all the meds, ugh!

What is your diagnosis?
Mainly DOR and MFI

What do you do for comfort after a BFN or bad news?
Shopping takes the sting out of a BFN for sure!

@TheSwissWifeStyle: For just a consult, if you were considering the Big 2 clinics in our area I'd recommend my current clinic even though they're so much more chaotic. The RE will do his best to get every test included for what you're paying and would tell you if injectibles are really a good idea for you. At the other clinic, the RE is very nice but super predictable and they tell you so little at a consult!

What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC? Since January 2012

What are your plans for this cycle? IVF! I am in the middle of my stims and will have an egg retrieval sometime next week.

How is your attitude/outlook? It was positive until I went in for monitoring this morning. I only had 9 measurable follicles. I was really hoping for more. There is still time for some more to grow, but I was really hoping that there would be a ton in there!

What have you struggled with most this week? Dealing with the stims medication. I am feeling totally bloated and tired. I can only imagine what's it's going to feel like when they are bigger.

What is your diagnosis? MFI and MTHFR for me.

What do you do for comfort after a BFN or bad news? DH and I go out for Sushi and drink lots of Sake!!!

What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC? Cycle 23

What are your plans for this cycle? Waiting and prep stuff to start IVF with my next cycle!

How is your attitude/outlook? Impatient, hopeful, nervous - all at the same time!

What have you struggled with most this week? Just dealing with the details of arranging and paying for IVF. I spent nearly 2 hours on the phone with my insurance company yesterday. But it will hopefully be worth it in the end if they pay for some of my meds for IVF, since otherwise we are completely out of pocket.

What is your diagnosis? Unspecified but basically age, hormone balance, irregular ovulation, etc.

What do you do for comfort after a BFN or bad news? After having a good cry, usually have a few drinks and eat indulgent food!

@justdarling: Fingers crossed for you! I hope some more follicles start to grow!!

@kentuckygirl: That's exciting!! Good Luck to you!!

What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC?
TTC since January 2012

What are your plans for this cycle?
None - just preparing mentally/financially for our IUI next cycle!

How is your attitude/outlook?
Impatient as always

What have you struggled with most this week?
I started a new job this week, and literally every day multiple people are asking me if I have kids as they introduce themselves. I just smile and say "not yet!", but it kills me a little every time I have to say it.

What is your diagnosis? mild PCOS and mild MFI (count)

What do you do for comfort after a BFN or bad news? Send my lovely husband out for an ice cream/chocolate run!

@Shutterbug: Are you 10 days past IUI??? You could be to early if you Od a little later and IUI was say 24hr before egg soo then 1-2 days to fertilize 3-12 to implant sooo 14-15days, don't give up hipe yet!!! I'm rooting for you!!!!!

@justdarling: Don't lose hope on those eggs do you have any right behind your lead 9?!?! When I was being monitored for IUI I was taking gonal-f measured about 3 mature, then 2 days layer 4 mature and about 7 follicles at about it 10 then all of the sudden two days later I went to having about 13 mature with about four almost there needless to say IUI was cancelled

What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC? Since spring 2012

What are your plans for this cycle? Been using softcups, taking B complex, temping currently in the TWW I think.

How is your attitude/outlook? Meh. I don't think our timing was great this month, according to my chart I O'd CD 13 which is a bit earlier than expected.

What have you struggled with most this week? Feeling just negative, I'm already looking at next cycle and DH's travel schedule.

What is your diagnosis? Unknown

What do you do for comfort after a BFN or bad news? Eat crap and have a good cry.

@TheSwissWifeStyle: I've had weird temps too. I keep thinking my thermometer is broken but then I take a temp later and it's higher, so who knows.

@justdarling: it's so exciting that your retrieval is next week! Eeek!

@Leialou: Awesome you are starting IVF this cycle! Hope it all goes well.

@Shutterbug: I agree that 10 dpiui is too early to worry. Hoping that things change in a couple more days. Fingers and toes crossed!!!

@Grace: so nice, thanks!

@MrsTal: I know, I was doing that too! My temp was stuck mostly at 97.9 for days, then today (10dpo) it shot up to 98.17! Trying not to get my hopes up...!

@LovelyPlum: Thanks! Cant' wait to hear about your u/s!

@Shutterbug: I wouldn't lose hope, 10dpiui is very early. I hear of lots of people not getting their bfp until 13-14 dpiui. Fingers crossed for you!!

@LovelyPlum: Thank you! I am sorry to hear you have been so sick, but it is so nice to see that your betas are great!!!! Definitely update after the ultrasound!!!!

@Shutterbug: with my first, I didn't get a pos until 12 DPO! There is still hope

@Mrs. Jump Rope: I am so sorry for your loss! I hope that you and your DH are still able to enjoy some time together to celebrate your special day!

@Mrs. Jump Rope: Oh no So sorry to hear this.

Hello there. I hope you don't mind if I join in

My husband had a serious bicycle accident last December. At the time we has been TTC for 4 months. At this point he's doing much better but he still used a wheelchair. He hasn't been able to ejaculate since the accident.

What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC?
4 cycles before the accident. He has been home for 4 months and we haven't had any luck.

What are your plans for this cycle?
This cycle we decided to consult a specialist. I'm taking DH to a urologist.

How is your attitude/outlook?
I'm terrified, but this is only part if the reason as you can imagine. I got really emotional after I made the call to the specialist. I'm excited to get some help, but I'm afraid to get bad news.

What have you struggled with most this week?
Admitting to myself that it's time to get help.

What is your diagnosis?
None yet, expecting MF

What do you do for comfort after a BFN or bad news?
Eat :(. Unfortunately I've needed a lot if comfort on recent months so I've gained some weight. I really like restorative yoga to reduce stress, if I ever have time to get there.

@macintosh: Welcome! Though of course we wish you didn't have to be here. I've seen your story posted here, and I'm glad to hear that your DH is on the road to recovery! This is a very supportive group, lean on us when you need to