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@marionberry: Ugh, glad my clinic uses z-pak. And they didn't do any antibiotics for the HSG!

@SpanielLove: get a puppy! Get a puppy! Will you get the same kind?

@spaniellove: cockachon: cocker spaniel + bichon?

I think I'll always have a German shepherd, but recently Westies have been looking so cute. Not ready for another puppy any time soon though--mine is still very much a puppy!

Okay, my apologies. Definitely not infertility related!

@spaniellove: OMG, I saw the cutest puppy on the bus today. I want to get another dog but I know it's just an little fix to fill my infertility void. I know it wouldn't be practical because, if I were to get pregnant, I would be kicking myself with the added responsibilities of another dog.

Do they rent dogs? LOL. I'm kidding. I wouldn't adopt another dog unless it was for long term. Maybe I need to find a friend that is going out of town for business and needs me to pet sit for a month or so. That would keep me busy for a short while.

ETA: Or maybe I should volunteer at the local shelter. That would be perfect. Going to go look at my local shelter...

@spaniellove: We got a kitten to fill the infertility void and then got pregnant a month later. As she rips up the carpet, I'm almost wishing we had waited a little longer.

I had my CD6 monitoring appointment this morning. I think I'll be going back in another few days. I'm wondering if I should start alternating arms for bloodwork...

Right now there are 4 follicles, 2 on each side, that have grown to the point of being measurable. Do I get my hopes up yet? I guess I'll wait until the phone call later today before I decide that. I was able to ask some more questions about injectables. I'm getting better at it, but drawing the liquid into the syringe really is kind of tricky. Sometimes I can't believe this is my life...

@sweetooth: @mrscb: What great cycles for you two! So very excited for you both.

@spaniellove: how many days until beta now? Are you counting down?

@mrs.halfsie: I see all negatives so far. I think the sort of lighter ones could just be because of any random thing, like diluted urine or something.

@Mrs.Halfsie: oh, those OPKs can make you cross-eyed! I'm amazed at how long I can just sit and stare at a little stick. I agree that none look like a clear positive to me. I'm sorry you didn't catch it on an OPK--I know that it a good feeling of security and at least something is going right!

@Sweetooth: so many people voting no for getting a puppy. I could counter-argue every point raised, but instead I would just say that I'm pro-getting a dog. Puppies can be a lot of work, but it's so rewarding. I'm extra happy to have mine while TTC.

@mrs.halfsie: I don't think I would ever be able to interpret those things. Sorry I'm not much help!

@Happygal: I know, it was a really interesting thread. A lot of people had opinions on it. I only wanted to hear the "yes" opinions But I know there is a lot to consider with bringing a puppy into your life. What kind did you get?

@MrsCB: So exciting to hear about your follies! Hope you get to trigger tonight!

@sweetooth: Fingers crossed for your 4! How are you doing with your injections? Are you hanging in there?

Some of the issues people brought up in that thread - about what would you do if the dog and baby didn't get along - that applies no matter how long you've had a dog. I think what they were really getting at was that the first several months with a dog are intense, much like with a baby. There are moments when you get so frustrated that you just collapse and think you can't do it anymore. But IMO if you're really determined to make it work, you will. Look at all you've been through already!

@sweetooth: thank you! I have my first real OB appointment today and only one week to go until the end if the first trimester.

@spaniellove: you're so good and patient! You'll be hearing great news soon I'm sure!

@mrscb: those are great sizes! Yay!

Thanks everyone! Do you guys think if we trigger tonight I'll ovulate the 14mm too? Its previous growth rate was 1.5mm per day, so if I ovulate in 2 days then it should be around 17mm. But I read somewhere that the trigger will speed it up more. But I don't want to get my hopes up about doubling my chances this month.

@MrsCB: You should ovulate all eggs. That's what the trigger does. And my understanding is that it will still grow until they release in about a day and a half. Best of luck!

@happygal, @sweetooth: thank you! I know, I am just crazy. One of my close friends just got pregnant and offered to send me her fertility monitor, so I think I'm going to take her up on that. By the way, ran home to take another test at lunch and it came out positive - so all that worrying for nothing

@spaniellove: Oh my, I love that sign!

I also want to get a dog! We are finally getting away from the city and will have a little more space

@MrsCB: YAY! Grow little follicles! It's time for a positive pregnancy test for MrsCB! The beginnings are always so fast and intense, aren't they? And then the 2WW helps you mellow out

@MrsCB: HAHA my first Clomid IUI cycle was the only time I ever had EWCM too! I was so weird, I showed it to DH just to be like, "Can you believe it! This is what it looks like." I hope your follicles all get mature enough for you!

@bluestriped bee: How are you? Have you started another medicated cycle?

@sweetooth: Yup, started meds on Wednesday. My day 10 ultrasound is on March 5th. I'm okay. Feeling a little down because of AF showing up. DH is really disappointed, as well. He doesn't have a support group so I wonder if he is okay. I keep asking if he has talked to any of his friends about it.

How are you?

@bluestriped bee: I know what you mean. I think men tend to hold their emotions in, especially about this kind of thing. My husband revealed to me, when I exploded at him for always talking about his work stress, that he thinks all of this infertility stuff is compounding the stress at work. I told him to let me know if he needs people to talk to about it, I can find some. All of our husbands can connect

Are you doing anything different this cycle?

I'm doing ok. This cycle is different for me because it's injectables only. So there's a lot more monitoring, and buying of meds, coordinating delivery of meds, giving myself shots!!! It's a little nutty. Tomorrow is CD8 monitoring, my arm has barely recovered from the BW on Wednesday. We'll see how I've responded to my increase in meds tomorrow. This is so nuts.