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@spaniellove: I took Tylenol. I don't know if it did anything, but I did it just to help with the potential pain. The only pain I felt was the pressure during the procedure. Nothing afterwards though.
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@Leialou: I read a quote a while ago that sums up to say that you should love your husband more than any kids you have, because he is who you choose as a life partner. The quote sounded much nicer than how I'm describing that, but I try and remind myself of it when I'm down about the TTC thing.
As for me, I've held out on testing and now I'm not tempted at all because my temp went down .3 this morning
Still not all the way down, but its not looking good. Boobs still hurt a lot though and I haven't had any back pain/AF cramps.
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@sweetooth: @Mrs.Someone: You both made very good points. Thank you.
Another thing I like to think about is just because we don't have kids yet doesn't mean we aren't a family. He and I already are a family.
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@sweetooth: Thanks! I hope that's all I feel too!
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@Mrs.Someone: I know that charting is helpful, but the feelings that I used to get when my temperature dropped were not helpful for my emotional state.
I hope you're doing alright.@Leialou: That's right - you two are family. A nice reminder, thank you.
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My RE actually called me today! I'm so happy that I was able to connect with her. She talked me through what her recommendations are for the next steps, and still wants us to come in on the 15th for some face-to-face time and to make sure that my husband feels like he is a part of the process.Basically, here's my plan right now, I get to see if we will be "lucky" this month and conceive on our own. But then if we don't, the next cycle I will start BCP. Sounds crazy, but it's so that the uteran lining remains thin for the surgery to remove the defect in my uterus and they can schedule the procedure at any time. It's hard because I'm really trying to just let go, and know that this really is out of my control. I wish everything wasn't so cycle dependent. But that's just what TTC is all about.
Still, so thoughtful of my doctor to actually call, and talk me through this and make me feel like I'm important. And that we're still moving forward.
I'm thinking I need to start looking into yoga and/or acupuncture to help calm me down...and make me feel like I am doing something more.
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@sweetooth - thanks for the nice thoughts!
I'm only charting because my acupuncturist practically begged me to start doing it again. I know it tells her a lot, so I agreed. I hate doing it because of how my mood drops with the temps (and it messes with my sleep). I was feeling down this morning, but after some waking up and consulting Dr. Google I'm doing better. There is a little uncertainty in my O date this month, so its possible I'm not as far along as I thought. And at least I have no other signs of AF showing up (due Sat/Sun). Trying my hardest to be an optimist!
But, I also decided to make these this afternoon as a pick me up: http://cookiesandcups.com/brown-sugar-toffee-bars/ (and send most of them to work with DH). I only bought Halloween candy that I don't like, so I was good yesterday.
How is everyone else doing? Are you east coasters recovering OK from Sandy?
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Back from the HSG. The staff put my mind at ease a little, so I have to remember that their phone manners are extraordinarily bad. My doctor remembered me as the girl with the missing left ovary, and we had a few jokes about it (we both knew it was just hiding). I couldn't believe how quick the whole thing was! During the procedure I never felt more than pressure, but as soon as I sat up I started feeling horrible AF cramps. I guess it was worth it to see that everything was open and looked good!
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@spaniellove: So glad to hear that the procedure went well!
@Mrs.Someone: Yay for optimism! I'm on an optimism see-saw right now.
Also, those treats look delicious!
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@sweetooth: My fertility therapist gave me a list of things I could work into daily routines to make me feel like I'm doing more: writing, meditation, having a sacred space, using a mantra, and stimulating the senses. Do you feel like any of these could be helpful for you?
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@Mrs.Someone: Those look so good! I'm not the biggest fan of sweets but love toffee because of the sweet/salty thing! You're a much better wife than I am...I'm like, go buy yourself a cookie.
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@spaniellove: I have a dedicated journal that I've been writing in, but maybe I should write more regularly. Meditation could help too. Thanks for sharing. You have been seeing a therapist through Skype, right? I was thinking about looking into therapy as well.
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@spaniellove - I've been on a toffee kick since I found the best cookie on earth at Whole Foods (Carol's Cookies, Toffee Crunch).
And actually, baking these makes me a bad wife! DH isn't a fan of sweets, and doesn't particularly like me sending stuff with him to work. His team loves it though, and they always eat things quickly. Plus, he has been avoiding delivering some news to his manager and I keep telling him that I'll bake something to make it better.
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@sweetooth: Yes, I was really resistant to the idea at first but once I started doing it I realized that it's about support or coaching during a time of transition. This process we're all going through, it's a huge upheaval, and it won't last forever no matter how endless it seems - it's just taking us a little longer to become mothers. The Skype thing is really convenient!
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Just found out my insurance doesn't cover anything related to infertility (yuck) but am thanking God I work for a hospital and any procedure I have done in the hospital should be written off (meaning I don't pay for it) so while anything like IUI and IVF I'll still have to pay for, at least the other things I shouldn't.
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@sweetooth: Yea for a plan! That's got to feel somewhat encouraging.
@marionberry: Ugh, yuck. Although, is that unusual? I don't think my insurance covers IUI/IVF either.
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@grace: No not necessarily unusual, but I thought that they'd at least cover the diagnostics to find out if we had infertility. It doesn't sound like they will.
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@marionberry: Yes, you are right. Sorry, I'm sleepy today. Having trouble paying attention.
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@marionberry: ugh that sucks - mine doesn't cover IF things until 1 year, but all bloodwork/labs are covered always. Lucky that it won't really affect you at least within your hospital!
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@marionberry: That sucks that they don't cover anything infertility-related. We were really surprised to learn that our labs were covered and honestly we're still waiting to get the letter finding out that everything we've done isn't covered after all since it's been coded for infertility. Here's hoping you get your BFP long before you need IUI/IVF!
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@spaniellove: Thanks! That's our hope too. We did decide today we're buying a house before IVF. We've been saving and plan to do that in the spring. Here's to hoping no need for IVF because we'd have to wait awhile to afford it.
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Wow, didn't realize that insurance might cover labs before a year of trying! I really hope thats the case, but according to the confusing paperwork they sent, it doesn't look like it.
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@spaniellove: "support during a time of transition" - that is a great way of putting it - I couldn't agree with you more.
@marionberry: Sorry to hear about things not being covered. Hope you can get a lot of it taken care of at the hospital. And congrats on the house decision! SUPER exciting!
@Grace: @marionberry: I've been trying to work through accepting that this is my plan. I guess I'm just coming to terms with not really getting pregnant until the Spring...if I end up having surgery and need time to let my uterus heal.
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@sweetooth: Yeah. That sucks. What about planning a winter vacation? It's something fun to do while your uterus is healing.
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Hi Ladies, Sorry for being MIA. Things have been craaazy in NYC. A quick update on me. I spent about a day tracking down Ovidrel and luckily found a pharmacy with it in stock. I couldn't get through to my fertility clinic for a long time because their phones don't work (either do mine, which made it particularly challenging). Luckily, I was able to get it, which is great because the Fedex delivery never came. It is stuck somewhere in NJ. Today, I went in for my CD 12 ultrasound, and it looks like the extra Clomid is doing the trick. I have one 20 mm follicle (on my good ovary) and one 16.5 mm follicle on the other one. So we are going to go ahead and trigger tonight with the IUI scheduled for Sunday morning. I feel good about the possibility of two ripe follicles. Last month I only had one. And now that the marathon is cancelled, I might actually be able to get from my apartment to the clinic. I feel awful for all of you whose plans got messed up, and consider myself very lucky.
@Leialou: So sorry your IUI got derailed by this storm. Here's to hoping you made a natural hurricane baby!
@Marionberry: So sorry the situation with the SA. I feel so bad for your DH and hope he isn't continuing to be too hard on himself. I am also sorry about the insurance news. Hopefully you guys will have a great time looking for real estate. How exciting!
@Bluestriped Bee: Sorry you are delayed too by your DH's travel plans. Frustrating, but there is always next month (that should be an infertility mantra).
@Sweetooth: I wish you the best on your plan of action and am sorry you have to have a procedure. Maybe this is, however, the answer you need to get pregnant!
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@raintreebee: that sounds promising! I have my fingers crossed for you.
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@raintreebee: Really glad to hear you were able to work it out after all! Are you doing okay where you live in NYC?
My infertility coach helped me accept that there's nothing wrong with leaving my current clinic. I keep hearing that all these small things are consistent with other people's experiences (that they describe as disasters) and it would be foolish of me to wait around for it to get worse.
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@raintreebee: wow!! I'm so glad you were able to track down some Ovidrel and can go forward with your IUI. Good luck on Sunday!
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@raintreebee: Super excited for your IUI and 2 good follicles! I really really hope it works for you!!! DH is doing much better and we're all set for him to go next Friday, plus we went and drove by some houses today that are being built and got super excited for when we can buy one.
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Thanks everyone!
@spaniellove: We are fine thankfully. We are a block away from the evacuation zone, but it is a very steep block. Our downhill neighbors, along with many thousands of others, weren't so lucky. The whole thing has actually made me feel a lot less stressed about TTC. I am just thankful for what I have.
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@raintreebee: Oh that's such good news! Good luck! Good luck! Good luck! Good luck! Good luck!!!!
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@Grace: I told my husband we should definitely plan a vacation at the start of the year.
For now, I decided to sign up for a yoga class. Maybe that will help me chill out (I've never taken a yoga class though - so I'm a little nervous!)@raintreebee: I'm glad you made it through the hurricane and have some good news for your TTC journey. The storm definitely put things into perspective. SO much luck and positive vibes headed your way for Sunday
- and thank you, I do hope that the next steps that I take lead to pregnancy.@spaniellove: You have a great coach. Definitely don't wait around for things to get worse. Trust your gut!
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@raintreebee: I'm glad you got the ovidrel! Good luck tomorrow :-).
I mentioned on the November POAS thread that I had a ~15mm follicle yesterday, which I was excited to hear. The nurse told us to have timed intercourse tonight just in case I ovulate earlier than expected, and we'll go for another ultrasound tomorrow morning. If it keeps growing at the same rate it should be around 18mm, and I think we'd be able to trigger!
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@sweetooth: I took yoga with a groupon (10 classes for $30 - couldn't pass that up). I really really liked it. Really relaxing and helped with posture and flexibility. And mine made me laugh too, because I'm not into the new age stuff. So all the "oooooohms" and when she told us to "feel the energy through our genitals" really tickled my funny bone.
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Good morning! Hope everyone enjoyed the extra sleep
I'm on CD2 today (boo) and am remembering how much Tylenol sucks. But I read something recently that reminded me to stay away from my beloved Aleve
I just made an appointment for CD3 bloodwork tomorrow, and DH is working on getting an appointment for his SA this week. My acupuncturist wants to start me on some sort of herbs this week, so hopefully that will bring some positive changes. Other than that, the "waiting for O" game has begun again
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I have a mature follicle! After my ultrasound this morning, they called to say I finally have a good follicle and we can trigger tomorrow night, so I'll ovulate Wednesday :-D.
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@MrsCB: hooray! good news!
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@MrsCB: great news!!!
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@mrscb: That's fabulous! Great news.
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@Grace: I had my first yoga class yesterday and it was great. It's one specifically for fertility so there was a bit of a sharing period at the start of the class. Boy, I was an emotional wreck. I guess I haven't shared my story enough in person to not cry when I start talking about it. Anywho...I'm glad I'm going. And I would laugh too if someone told me to "feel the energy through our genitals"
Do you still go to yoga?@Mrs.Someone: Boo new cycle...but yay for bloodwork, SA, herbs and answers
@MrsCB: YAY! Sending lots of positive vibes your way
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@sweetooth: No. I really liked it but it's quite expensive (something like $15/class), and I'm not willing to give up my gym membership (yoga doesn't give me a good enough aerobic workout) so all together it seems like to much to pay for fitness.
Still not all the way down, but its not looking good. Boobs still hurt a lot though and I haven't had any back pain/AF cramps.
Another thing I like to think about is just because we don't have kids yet doesn't mean we aren't a family. He and I already are a family.
I hope you're doing alright.
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