~*Bitter Sushi Ladies - APRIL*~ - Page 2

[enigo]

Thanks Tear!

I swear, something has to come of this month (cycle, I guess since it was way more than a month). I so cannot have a 40-something day cycle every month. I'll never get a sticky BFP at this rate.
Also so glad I ended up Oing the day I did instead of the day after. The thought of not having good BD timing and then getting a BFN too...Oh man
We also tried Preseed this month. We'll see if anything comes of that.
I'm also done temping!! Wooo! Now I can relax..er sort of

[lapis]

enigo:
and you have such perfect timing!!! nice work!

Beloved: your big babes ages have been changed! and i'm still crossing fingers for you... it aint over till its over. hugs though...

fierrbug: thanks for the tutorial... i'm learning how to do so many things on here.. and as you can see i've discovered the "smilies" hence all the fun dancing for enigo!

jenger: I know, I too can't believe that I wont be having a 2010 baby... i mean unless its like the last day of december or something. lots of big hugs to you though... I like temping because it gives me a clear idea of when I've O'd and helps me feel more in control... but the whole things is hard.. even the temping gets stressful! let us know if you go to the fertility clinic and how it goes.

and a very tmi afm: today was a dtd disaster! I was in so much pain (for those who don't know i have vag pain issues) that there was no way we could get those spermies where they needed to be. I burst in to tears at one point and DH was so sweet and just reminded me that we can try again tomorrow. I relaxed a little and we were able to have a little more "fun" and stayed connected and all that jazz BUT monday is cd 14 and I don't want to miss O so I'm really hoping things go better tomorrow... and I suppose if i O later (usually not past cd 17) that I can keep up with a few more well timed ttc attempts!! cross your fingers for me ladies....

and of course to add insult to injury I think the hormones of ovulation make my pain worse.... so when it really counts is when things are most painful for me. and my MD even gave me a few things that he thought would help with the pain this month, but again, i think they are only irritating me and making things worse. I feel like a broken woman...but at least my dog is cute and its a beautiful day here!

[KellyTTC#1]

Hi Everyone!

Can I please be moved to the graduated section? I am still in shock since it's been 33 months of TTC... but the first round of IVF worked. I'm 5 weeks pregnant now and will have my first ultrasound in 7 weeks.

I've read a lot of your recent posts and I know how discouraging this can be. I know you will all get there, it's just a matter of time. I truly wish everyone well!

Tear: I'm really sorry .... I was really hoping this was your month, hang in there, I know how difficult injections can be but I know you can do it. I will be watching.

to all

[lapis]

Kelly ttc: huge congrats! that is so inspiring and truly exciting... do you have a due date you'd like me to add or would you like me to just say due in december?

[BelovedK]

Kelly, congrats!!!!

enigo, go eggie go!!! Yay for being able to take a break from temping *yawn*

afm? I am seriously af-like cramping, and am debating on whether or not I should still test in the am.

I will be 11dpo, and I am still having a sliver of hope, but not much. I won't be surprised at a BFN

[jessica_s]

lapis - thanks for changing my info I have 30 FF charts now, wee!

enigo - Yay! That one was waiting on something, I feel ya on the long cycles. My longest was 60 days, that was dumb. Here's hoping to no more of that type of waiting!

Kelly - Super duper happy for ya lady!!

Beloved - Take it easy on yourself

Hello everybody!! Sorry if I've missed ya. My time is running out for coherent thoughts. I've got EWCM ladies. Went from spotting to nothing in just a couple days so hoping it's gonna stay like that. Last time I spotted the entire month after so we'll see. We're not going to try but heck if I'm going to avoid either. I mean look at all of the oops kids we have in our 10 years together.

[BelovedK]

Jessica, here's hoping for an 'oopsie' baby

I decided not to test, i was cramping so bad last night I almost felt like if I checked af would be there. It is ok, this was a bonus month anyways. I am not upset if I really think about it. I think in the back of my mind I won't give up the dream, but if I use my rational brain, I can see why it is not right for us at this time. I think it's just the age thing that gets me down, so deciding that now isn't the time means basically deciding that it wont happen for me again in this life. I am seriously not having a pity party right now, it is just the truth. I am 43, and I know it is possible for me to have a child older, it is not likely, and honestly I don't want to wait too late, it would be nice to actually retire one day and maybe travel, and chill and enjoy my DH.

I am lucky to have my 2, a boy and a girl, so I don't know why I even let myself get upset. So, I am still hanging around here, honestly it is a compulsion to see some of you off into the graduates thread, then I think I will stop lurking. For now, I am counting my blessings and continuing to remain on the positive side (though I have had a few setbacks, for the mostly part I have been doing pretty well)

Everyone enjoy this beautiful day and happy easter (if you celebrate) (we do the bunny, but are not church people)

[enigo]

I agree Beloved. I think I would have even given up by now, but I have to keep coming back to make sure my friends are "taken care of"

I had a weird dream that I had some testing done and the doctor told me I was menopausal. He said I had absolutely no LH in my blood. (whatever...it was a dream) That's nice, thanks for the dream. I'm not, but that is the stupid internet's go to diagnosis for irregular cycles.

It occured to me yesterday that my temps always calm down after I O. They are all over the place and then once that egg is released, they just relax and flow. Hmm probably because I do.

[Tear78]

enigo, Lauren used to have super long cycles. She even told me once that she used to envy my clockwork Oing. She's got a beautiful, beautiful girl now, so here's hoping this long cycle is your ticket!!!

Beloved, Thanks for the stalking! I really hope that you get knocked up while you're waiting!

KellyTTC#1, thanks hon. I know you understand what I'm going through. The shots suck, but I'll get used to them. Thanks for watching out for me. I'm so happy for you, hon! I already almost broke the BSL Graduates thread with my scream when you announced there, but here's another dancing guy for you: You so deserve this little munchin!!!

jessica, I'm glad the spotting went away. Here's to your oopsie baby! Man, can you imagine I used to BUY birth control? What a rip-off.

lapis, I'm so sorry for the pain you're going through. I'm a suck-fest at remembering..sorry. Have you guys considered doing an iui? Fertility-wise, it would bypass the need to have sex when you're most fertile. Emotionally, I know it wouldn't help. I'm glad your DH was so sweet to you. Huge hugs! Thanks for the new thread!! (Did I say that yet?)

fierrbug, if you figure out how to make ttc-sex thrilling, PLEASE let me know! We do our best.

jenger, good to hear from you! I'm sorry you're so blue. I totally thought we'd have a 2010 baby, too. It would have been good for my bad memory: remembering the age would have been easy. So who has reasons why 2011 is better?

afm - oh boy, this iui thing is really big. I gave myself my first shots last night. oweeeeee! It's really ok, it's just I can't believe how much !@#$ I put into my body daily now! Hubby offered to do it, but I wanted to try myself first. I might have him do the long needle for me next time. Plus I have to go in for an ultrasound and bloodwork every other day before school, which means the next two weeks are going to be crazy hectic. One thing really freaked me out yesterday: the found a small cyst on my left ovary. WHAT?! They said they're totally common, and this one looked totally different from my monster cyst they cut out: it was all dark like a follicle instead of light inside. They even said it could be a very early follicle. It wasn't there when I ovulated last cycle (at least they didn't see it). They said it was small enough (12-13mm) that it wouldn't interfere with this cycle. I'm a little scared to be taking these follicle stimulating hormones with this, but they said it's fine. Anybody have any insight? sigh... I feel like I didn't get my CD1-6 emotional resting period this cycle. I'm so not ready for this, but here we go!

[Qbear'smama]

Happy Easter, Ladies! I need to be moved to the graduates list, I got BFPs yesterday afternoon and this morning. It seems so unreal to me that I am very hesitant, but I am definitely seeing a line. I had totally resigned myself to 2011 and my surgery in the 14th and whatever followed, this is a total shock. I feel like I have to wait to miss my period for it to be real and even then...I used $store tests and everything is closed today, I might go hunting for a FRER at a drugstore...

I wasn't here very long but I really love the ladies on this thread, you are all incredibly strong and supportive and I sincerely wish you BFPs very soon, you so deserve it. I hope I can still poke my nose in and visit!

[jessica_s]

The small cysts like that have been pretty common for me. I've had one or two nearly everytime they've done a u/s on me. No one has been concerned it's like oh you have 3 French hens, two turtle doves and a cyst on your ovary. Sorry couldn't resist.
I know the last word you want to hear is the c one after the rabid monster you had!

[Code Name Mama]

Hi mamas! I've decided that a fresh cycle deserves a fresh group of TTC comrades and friends

I have been posting in the One Thread, but it seems that there is a revolving door there that I just haven't been able to slip through, so I'm probably better off with the veterans in BSL.

I am Dionna, partner to Tom, mama to Kieran - my 27 month old amazing son. This will be the 8th cycle that Tom and I have really tried in earnest to get pg, but we've been half-heartedly trying for a year.

My challenges: a tilted uterus (did anyone read the article on Mayan Uterine Massage in this month's Mothering? Amazing!), borderline endometriosis and PCOS, and a shortish LP (usually 11 days, probably b/c of breastfeeding?).

I blog about natural parenting, toddlerhood, and stuff I'm passionate about (breastfeeding, intactivism, etc.) - you can find my site by clicking on my username and then "Visit my homepage." I cohost a "Carnival of Natural Parenting" - if you blog, please stop by and check it out. It's a great way to meet other (writing) AP/NP mamas - we're gearing up for the April Carnival, if you're interested in participating it's a fun & easy topic this month, submissions are due on Tuesday 4/6.

Ummm, what else . . . I stay/work at home with my son. Love that!! And we are leaning heavily toward homeschooling.

That is me in a nutshell! Looking forward to getting to know all of you, and I already see some familiar "faces"

Oh - I'm CD1 today.

[lapis]

Q'bearsmama: I'll add you to the list : ) and it'll just say that you are due in december unless you want me to put a specific date, then just let me know! BUT congrats congrats congrats!!! I'm so excited for you!

Tear: thanks so much. I've been thinking about what it would take for us to just move to the IUI. I mean, I need to look into what is covered here and what is not. also, did you say you really like preseed? its not as readily available here but I bet i can order some online.

Jessica: oh yes, i hope you have an oopsie baby too!

MahnaMahna: welcome! and I tried adding you (which i did) but your info is highlighted in red... anyone know how to help me fix it? all those color codes are crazy!

[BelovedK]

Originally Posted by MahnaMahna

My challenges: a tilted uterus

Oh - I'm CD1 today.

Welcome MM I have a tilted uterus, I was always told that would not interfere, does it? Could that have been my problem all this time?

Sorry about cd1


Q'bear, congrats!!! I understand what you mean about nit trusting that little line, but enjoy being pregnant on this beautiful day

Tear, I don't know how I would do with the needles, I hope you only have to do it one cycle


afm (again ) it is a beautiful day but DH hurt his back, so we cant really do anything together, the kids are going somewhere with their dad. I feel like going out somewhere with DH, I've already done some spring cleaning and gone to the grocery store.

I keep jumping on and off of the puter.

[Tear78]

Originally Posted by jessica_s

you have 3 French hens, two turtle doves and a cyst on your ovary.

Oh man, that's gonna be stuck in my head all day. Thanks for the reassurance!

QBear, wow! Congrats!!!

lapis, I ordered my preseed online. I love it for those not-so-moist moments (ie, dry as can be). ETA - if you highlight the text you don't want to be red, you can go up to the "A" code with the black (or in this case red) line under it and choose a different color. Hope that helps!

Dionna, welcome! It's nice to learn more about you! I stalk you often on the One (yours is one of the charts I habitually lurk). I'm glad you're joining us, though I'm sorry you're still here.

Beloved, I need help getting off the puter. lol...I DID go outside and look at our garden for a while.

[MaerynPearl]

only thing I know about tilted uterus is if it is retroverted (rather than anteverted, which is how most uteruses are, tilted forward... retroverted meaning tilted backward) then you may have to be a little more creative in the bedroom with your positions.... apparently doing it in the style of our four-legged friends is a little more beneficial to a woman with a retroverted uterus as her cervix will tilt towards the front and that would allow the semen to pool in the front (not sure if rolling over on your stomach right after would have the same effect?)

[Qbear'smama]

I have a retroverted uterus and took Mae's sage advice on this one when she mentioned it a while ago, laying on my stomach for a bit after DTD. Thanks for the congrats! Where am I going to get more tests on Easter?!?

[BelovedK]

Originally Posted by MaerynPearl

only thing I know about tilted uterus is if it is retroverted (rather than anteverted, which is how most uteruses are, tilted forward... retroverted meaning tilted backward) then you may have to be a little more creative in the bedroom with your positions.... apparently doing it in the style of our four-legged friends is a little more beneficial to a woman with a retroverted uterus as her cervix will tilt towards the front and that would allow the semen to pool in the front (not sure if rolling over on your stomach right after would have the same effect?)

Mine is tilted back

[jenger]

Hi Ladies!

I think you're all fabulous!

Q'Bear! Congratulations!


Enigo I am so pleased you finally ovulated! I hope you don't have to go through that again... Let's just plan on this time working! Don't we all have weird ttc dreams now? (I sure do!)

Mahna, my dear cyber-friend, I'm so glad to see you, but why do we meet here? I wanna meet in the ddc's! I loved the mayan massage article... Made me try and find practitioners here... my not in my small-but-hip town 2+ hours from Seattle (where the Mayan massage practitioners practice...)

Tear Extra love and energy to you, to get through this! You are strong and able!

AFM - My acupuncture appt just got canceled. My O day, last Thursday, was 3-4 days later than it always is. (The Chinese herbs?) and this is my last chance for that 2010 baby. Wait, I told you all this already... In other news - I keep seeing the gal who asked for the maternity pants that my friend gave to me. I feel guilty that I haven't given them to her, but I also feel like I don't WANT to give them to her, as she asked me for them knowing that we are ttc without success... Yep.

[Tear78]

jenger, I think you should start wearing the pants around, just so you can see her and be like, yeah, that's right, lady!!!