Checking In

pepper73 · #1 September 12th, 2011, 04:57 PM

How's everyone doing? I feel like I've lost touch with a lot of you and I miss the TTCOM ladies!

As for me, I had a bunch of bloodwork to test fertility and everything came out fantastic! I took Clomid this cycle and I'm hoping it has helped give me a nice, strong egg. I'm 4 DPO now. I am sure in about 4 or 5 days I'll start the obsessing. Right now, I'm enjoying it.

I'd love to hear updates on everyone! I hope you are all doing well!!

Jen71 · #2 September 13th, 2011, 07:50 AM

Hi! I'm so glad to hear all the results came back with good news. That's awesome!

We are taking the month off TTC, and it's so nice to have a break from the obsessing. I was a little bummed about missing out on a month at first, but now that I've already ovulated and the opportunity has passed, I'm kind of relieved to not be thinking about symptoms. Funny, my boobs hurt, I feel a little nauseous, a little tired. Gosh... (NO possible way to be pg!)

Best wishes to you this cycle!!

pepper73 · #3 September 13th, 2011, 03:38 PM

I totally understand the need to take some time off. TTC is such an exhausting and overwhelming process. I hope that this break is exactly what you need to get you your rainbow baby! Let us know when you start up again so we can cheer you on!!

GG1995 · #4 September 14th, 2011, 06:04 AM

Hey Sara!!

I am so happy for you and I am so glad that your BW came back AWESOME! I hope and pray that you caught that eggie! You DESERVE this so much and I have a great feeling that it is now your turn to get that BFP!!! Did you have REALLY STRONG O pains from the Clomid...............I know I do when I took it. I only had to take it 1 cycle to get my BFP, so maybe that will be the case with you too!

As for me, I am just kinda hangin out. Every since I had the miscarriage back in August, I have been waiting for my next cycle to start. The doctor told me to wait at least one cycle before TTC again. I didn't take the Clomid this month and I didn't use any OPK...........so I have no idea if I O'd or not (probably not). If I do or did get pregnant this cycle, it would be a miracle since I wasn't keeping track of what my body was doing and we really weren't "trying" this month. I think I am supposed to start AF on Monday or Tuesday of next week (Sept. 19 or 20), so I'll start the Clomid again on cycle day 3 if that is the case. I have hated sitting around doing nothing this month......it is about to drive me crazy!!

I leave for New Yor City next Thursday (Sept. 22) for 4 days, so when I get back from my trip, I will be back in TTC mode once again!! WOO HOO!!!

*SamF* · #5 September 14th, 2011, 12:16 PM

Yay Sara!! Hope you caught that egg!!!

I'm just kind of in a wait and see mode right now. I'll feel better when we see a HB and everything looks normal. I still check the TP everytime I wipe.

pepper73 · #6 September 15th, 2011, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by GG1995

Hey Sara!!

I am so happy for you and I am so glad that your BW came back AWESOME! I hope and pray that you caught that eggie! You DESERVE this so much and I have a great feeling that it is now your turn to get that BFP!!! Did you have REALLY STRONG O pains from the Clomid...............I know I do when I took it. I only had to take it 1 cycle to get my BFP, so maybe that will be the case with you too!

As for me, I am just kinda hangin out. Every since I had the miscarriage back in August, I have been waiting for my next cycle to start. The doctor told me to wait at least one cycle before TTC again. I didn't take the Clomid this month and I didn't use any OPK...........so I have no idea if I O'd or not (probably not). If I do or did get pregnant this cycle, it would be a miracle since I wasn't keeping track of what my body was doing and we really weren't "trying" this month. I think I am supposed to start AF on Monday or Tuesday of next week (Sept. 19 or 20), so I'll start the Clomid again on cycle day 3 if that is the case. I have hated sitting around doing nothing this month......it is about to drive me crazy!!

I leave for New Yor City next Thursday (Sept. 22) for 4 days, so when I get back from my trip, I will be back in TTC mode once again!! WOO HOO!!!

Thanks Dara! I really hope the Clomid helps me get a BFP. I really didn't have any side-effects at all. I was a little moody while I was on it, but nothing too bad. I was dreading major ovulation pains but hardly had any. It did help me ovulate sooner, which is great! I also had some cramping (like mild AF cramps) on 4 and 5 DPO and a tiny bit yesterday and I have a feeling that might have had something to do with the Clomid.

I think it would be great if you got a surprise BFP! If not, then best of luck to you when you get back from your trip! And have a FABULOUS time!!! I'm sure you ladies will have a blast!!

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Originally Posted by *SamF*

Yay Sara!! Hope you caught that egg!!!

I'm just kind of in a wait and see mode right now. I'll feel better when we see a HB and everything looks normal. I still check the TP everytime I wipe.

Thanks Sam!!

I totally understand how you have anxiety. When is your next ultrasound? I'm sure you'll see a nice, healthy HB!! How are you feeling?

GG1995 · #7 September 15th, 2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by *SamF*

Yay Sara!! Hope you caught that egg!!!

I'm just kind of in a wait and see mode right now. I'll feel better when we see a HB and everything looks normal. I still check the TP everytime I wipe.

Hey Sam!

I understand what you mean........I think I checked the TP everytime I wiped the WHOLE nine months with Trevor!! LOL
I think it is just a habit!! I am praying that everything is going GREAT this time for you and you have 1 sticky gummy bear growing in there!!!

GG1995 · #8 September 15th, 2011, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pepper73

Thanks Dara! I really hope the Clomid helps me get a BFP. I really didn't have any side-effects at all. I was a little moody while I was on it, but nothing too bad. I was dreading major ovulation pains but hardly had any. It did help me ovulate sooner, which is great! I also had some cramping (like mild AF cramps) on 4 and 5 DPO and a tiny bit yesterday and I have a feeling that might have had something to do with the Clomid.

I think it would be great if you got a surprise BFP! If not, then best of luck to you when you get back from your trip! And have a FABULOUS time!!! I'm sure you ladies will have a blast!!

Sara,

Really the only side effects I had when I took the Clomid was hot flashes.....it was funny/weird that I would only have 1 day, and it would hit me around 4 a.m. every morning. It would be bad enough to wake me up, and I would have to get out from under the covers until I could cool off.

I did have some STRONG O pains, but they only last a few hours, but boy I could tell that the Clomid did its job!! WHEW!!

I think I am going to test on Sunday morning just to be sure. DH and I are going out on a date Sunday night, and I may have a martini or two........unless I get my surprise BFP, then there will be no martini's for 9 months and longer because I will be BFing!!

*SamF* · #9 September 15th, 2011, 07:44 AM

The no martinis suck:/ they should come up with a non alcoholic version, but it probably be gross anyway!
After reading your responses I think it's funny that I had worse symptoms on Clomid than I did when on the injectables. Its just something with the Clomid.

And my next u/s is at 4:30 on the 23rd.

GG1995 · #10 September 16th, 2011, 06:09 AM

Good Luck on the 23 Sam!! I can't wait to see the pictures of your little sticky bean!!

You all will not be "seeing" me from the 22-25 because I will be travelling and I will not have a computer, so I'll be MIA.

pepper73 · #11 September 17th, 2011, 05:27 AM

Sam, good luck on the 23rd!!! I can't wait to see the update!!

missy123 · #12 September 17th, 2011, 07:25 PM

** clears throat ** Ummmmm.... excuse me young lady. You are 9dpo - have you tested yet?

Thinking of you!!

pepper73 · #13 September 18th, 2011, 04:34 AM

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** clears throat ** Ummmmm.... excuse me young lady. You are 9dpo - have you tested yet?

Thinking of you!!

LOL! Missy you crack me up!!! Do you just pop around from board to board pushing POAS?

Too funny! I love it!!

I didn't test yesterday and I was prepared to test this morning but my pee was wayyyyyy too diluted so I didn't bother. I'm really confused about why it was so light. I purposely held back on my fluids and peed twice before bed in the hopes that I'd have some nice dark pee this morning. No clue why I'm so freaking hydrated! I'm having my 2nd cup of tea this morning and then I'm going to cut myself off from fluids for as long as I can and I'll POAS later this afternoon. I REALLY hope I can update you all with a BFP!

And Missy, where's our update on YOU???? We'd love to see some belly pics!!!

missy123 · #14 September 18th, 2011, 04:40 PM

HaHa... I just like to check on my girls, that's all. I hope you are pregnant sweetie. Yeah, no more belly pictures from this girl, I got to that point where I am just too big to look cute.

I will be stalking you!!

BeckyM · #15 September 27th, 2011, 08:47 AM

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HaHa... I just like to check on my girls, that's all. I hope you are pregnant sweetie. Yeah, no more belly pictures from this girl, I got to that point where I am just too big to look cute.

We love belly pics and I'm sure you look adorable!!! Come on, post one for us.

Hi everyone! I know, I've been MIA this month. I've just been in such a blah mood lately and then was sick for a while, and just couldn't get the motivation to post here.

I've been thinking of all of you & trying to get caught up now on the board.