Queer Conceptions - July - Page 8

[solejean]

Beastie - Congratulations!

Library - I agree - late implantation. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Amy - I too have unpredictable cycles so I understand the frustration.

Seraf - Money is always a pain, isn't it? I'm wondering how we're going to afford this, but luckily we have 2 vials left and at 50% coverage.

AmandaH - Sorry to hear about the argument. Hopefully things cool down soon. Maybe it's pregnancy anger? I know when I was pregnant with my DS I had some serious anger issues. LOL

Everyone in the TWW - good luck!

AFM - Back from vacation and getting ready for our first IUI. Trying to decide still about weaning and Clomid. But with two vials left of our DS's donor I really want to have the best shot so I'm leaning towards weaning and clomid. Easy to say here, but not when my little guy is begging for "drink." I want to talk with my DP this weekend and make some kind of decision. She's pro-meds, but I'm not opposed to trying at least once without. Why does this have to be so difficult.

[Miss Scarlett]

BEASTIE!!!!!!!!

WOOT WOOT!!!!

YAY SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! That little bean isnt going anywhere for the next nine months, Im sure it is happy & comfortable right where it is!

I had dinner with my two 8 month preggo besties tonight, and it went well, I know it will be mine turn eventually. Im just going to keep pushing forward.
Happy Weekend everyone and thanks for all of the sweet, supportive thoughts

[BunnyLullabye]

Beastie I am SOOO excited for you! And yes, please tell us all the details!


Also I'm not Dykemom but I think I can answer your questions about meds - Dexamethasone is a steroid, usually used low dose prior to ovulation. It can improve egg quality and mostly is used to suppress antibodies and manage auto-immune implantation failure. After ovulation you switch to Prednisone (Or you can be on Prednisone the whole time). Prednisone does not help egg quality but it does help the auto-immune issues and it will not cross the placenta the way Dexamethasone can, so that's why the switch after O. I'm on 10mg a day of Presnisone before O and 20 a day after (just because Prednisone is what I have access to lol).

Metformin (Glucophage) helps with insulin resistance. It is frequently prescribed to women with PCOS or unexplained infertility or miscarriage, in addition to women with insulin resistance. It is supposed to help prevent implantation failure and miscarriage. I am really hoping I can convince my doctor to put me on it (especially since I'm almost positive I'm insulin resistant).

Scarlett I'm sorry you're having such difficulty predicting ovulation. I've been thinking about it and at first I was wondering if there was any way to split the vial up and use half at a time, but I guess that couldn't work because of temperature. I really hope you're able to get it figured out, or even if the timing is a little ways from O the swimmers are still there at the right time. Good luck!!

AFM I got the blood tests done, woot!! Though not without further drama. When we got to the lab they didn't have the faxes at all. They called and weren't able to reach my doctor. I was totally terrified they'd already left for the weekend. But my husband called on the cell phone (he had to go outside for reception) and got ahold of the office manager, who insisted she HAD faxed the right place and tried to argue with him lol. Luckily he gave her the number and persuaded her to try again, and the paperwork all came through.

So I should have most of the results within a few days, hopefully by my appointment on Thursday. Reverse T3, estrogen and testosterone get set out to another lab so I won't find out about those for a week or so they said (who knows, maybe they'll get back a day early if I'm lucky?). T3 and testosterone don't matter much but I was really hoping to have the estrogen done sooner so I'd know if I needed to change anything. Oh well, hopefully it'll all be perfect, or I'll at least find out in time to make a difference this cycle.

[AmandaHope]

Library Good morning! Thinking about you. Did you test this morning? How's the temp?

[escher]

Beastie! Hooray!!!! I'm sending you lots of healthy and sticky baby thoughts!

Library: How are you doing?

AmandaHope: I have everything crossed for you too!

Wehrli: I'm glad the insem went well. I can't wait to hear your good news too!

AFM: Still visiting family, hence not much time to post. I don't know how I am going to figure out when I O this month--I know it sort of doesn't matter, but I would like to know. Since I'm on vacation, I'm temping at different times every morning, which makes my temps a bit wacky (sorry I haven't posted them--I'll do it when I get home). My cervix is still sore when I touch it, so I'm reluctant to feel it too often, and I still have hcg in my system so opks aren't going to work. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks!

[AmandaHope]

Originally Posted by solejean

AFM - Back from vacation and getting ready for our first IUI. Trying to decide still about weaning and Clomid. But with two vials left of our DS's donor I really want to have the best shot so I'm leaning towards weaning and clomid. Easy to say here, but not when my little guy is begging for "drink." I want to talk with my DP this weekend and make some kind of decision. She's pro-meds, but I'm not opposed to trying at least once without. Why does this have to be so difficult.

These decisions really are difficult. If you had more than 2 vials, I'd say (not that you asked for advice ) to try at least once without the clomid, but I can definitely understand your concern about the limited supply. How strongly do you feel about having the same donor? This was an issue for us. I initially felt very strongly about having the same donor as for my DD, but when the logistics became difficult, I was surprised how easily I switched over, mentally, to a new donor. It is very exciting, though, that you are approaching your first cycle ttc #2!

Escher Thanks.

[LibraryLady]

Beastie!!!!!!!!! SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are so fertile and fortunate! I hope it all goes well from now on out.

I haven't but a moment, so there will be no personals here, just wanted to update my maddening situation. My temp went down a bit this morning to 97.60 but there's no AF (as of now, 7 pm) Looking back at my charts, I haven't ever gotten past day 15 without my period and now it's day 16. I didn't test today, but might tomorrow depending on my temp. BUT it's true we're sleeping in a hotel with frigid a/c which we don't use at home, so I don't know if that's a factor? I just don't know!! I think it's probably negative, I just can't feel positive. I'm afraid this is just more of the progesterone mind-fck. THANK YOU for all your encouraging thoughts. I'll report back tomorrow evening when we're back home and maybe we'll know something definitive. I hope it's good news, I just wish I could believe it more.

GOOD LUCK and much love to my 2ww sistahs, and best thoughts for everyone else. Dallas is rainy and cool and full of good food.

Talk to you soon xooxo

[Beastie]

Dear all,

Thank you thank you for your kind words and enthusiastic celebrations for this early pregnancy. I'm still feeling a bit shell shocked by our success, and your joy helps me to know that this is really happening. I will for sure hang around, and I hope I get to celebrate for all of you very very soon. Thanks for all of the loving community you've made for me.

MaxK: Great femara deal! How are you feeling as you get serious about gearing up for this cycle?

AHope: I think you sound reasonable and sane about your possible symptoms for this part of the TWW. While it's exciting to track a million little feelings and hints, it's also exhausting, and I felt in this last TWW that I couldn't do anything but[I navel-gaze (literally, sometimes!) and obsess. Your low-key-but-positive plan sounds like a better balance, plus you'll have an awesome kitchen to show for it! Still, let us know if other mystery symptoms appear...in fact, can we count your fight with DP as early pregnancy "moodiness"?

Seraf: I love hearing about your conversations with your kids! I'm sorry about your job situation and the tight TTC finances. I hope this next cycle is the one! I do hope you'll temp this time around, if only just so I can keep track.

Amy: Enjoy the heat! I hope you get the clear signs that you need to get the exact timing for a perfect insem. Keep us in the loop as things get closer!

Wehrli: Any news? for you!

SoleJean: What a hard choice to have to make. I know you'll find a solution that works for your family. How lucky your son is that you're so thoughtful about his needs, even as you move forward with TTC!

Scarlett: I hope you get to join your preggo friends' club asap! How are your signs looking? How are you feeling?

Bunny: Thanks for the info. I was mostly wondering what made Dykemom pick these particular meds, but it helps to know what they do. I'm thrilled that your testing went well, and I'm hoping you find some important clues that will help you get your BFP.

Escher: Charting on the road is so tricky! But there might be a pattern nonetheless, and I hope you find it. Sending healing vibes to your cervix, and hoping you're having fun with your fam.

Library!!! I am maddened on your behalf, and am holding out hope for the very best news. I am therefore on board for the late-implantation theory, and I hope you get your BFP any minute now. Keep peeing on things! and keep us in the loop. Sending some of my freakish fertility your way...

And speaking of my freakish fertility, thanks AHope and Amy, for asking about the specifics of this cycle. I think I've shared most of it, but I'll think about the details and post maybe tomorrow about it? In the meantime, I'm still digesting the news. Keep sending the sticky vibes...

xo,
Beastie

[AmandaMom]

Beastie - Congrats!! I'm so happy for you. Stick, little bean!



AmandaHope, Wehrli, & Library - Thinking of you and crossing all appendages!

[Miss Scarlett]

Beastie-- Im feeling surprisingly peaceful. The OvaCue ovulation sensor has been a blessing in that it's giving me confidence that I haven't missed ovulation. I finally got a "high" on my monitor this morning, nothing is ferning, still a (-) on my smileys, and my saliva sensor says tomorrow is the day (whew). My cervix & cm is still a little ambiguous, but Im just going with it
I've been thinking of you SO much these last two days, STICK BEAN STICK!

Library-- Thinking of you today

AmandaHope-- I am getting super close to joining you in the 2ww, keeping everything crossed super tight for you & Wehrli

SoleJean My thoughts on Clomid (this is only my opinion) I had no adverse reactions from the clomid, except a pesky 5 lbs of weight gain, and the fact that my ovaries felt a little bit like basketballs (this very well could have been mostly in my head however). My issue with meds was that it made my cycle even more ambiguous, and gave me a lot of false pg symptoms for my 2WW. That being said, if you have the ability to track your O date in a more high tech manner (i.e. ultrasound), or you have a really regular cycle, it wouldnt be much of an issue.

AFM Still stalking my little eggy, but feeling more peaceful. Hoping to insem soon, but trying to trust my own judgement.

PS I really like the little jumpy around smiley on my signature, it's incredibly fitting. Just so yall know

[BunnyLullabye]

Beastie I'm really glad you're going to keep us company here for a bit. I'm thinking of you and hoping your little baby sticks this time!

Yesterday we adopted a puppy! She is just PERFECT!! Except I'm really worried I might be too allergic to her. I had really bad asthma when I was little and was very allergic to dogs, but I think it's gotten better over the years and I had a scratch-test a few years back and hardly reacted. I've always wanted a dog and I've been thinking about it a lot lately. I think it would be great to have someone to nurture while I'm waiting to have kids, and a dog would really motivate me to take walks and get more exercise.

She is 12 weeks old and so sweet and smart! They don't know what breed she is, maybe terrier and wolfhound? She's about the size of a medium sized poodle now, and we're not sure how big she'll get.

We went to the adoption fair really just to look, and there was another terrier mix we thought was supposed to be more hypoallergenic. But we both just fell in love with this puppy the moment we saw her. She's kinda gangly and was pretty shy but warmed up the second we paid her a little attention. She's super clingy but she's already learning to walk on a leash and coming out of her shell a little. I'm just really hoping my allergies and asthma don't get too bad and we can keep her. Yesterday I was miserable, but i'm hoping that's just cause I was around so many dogs, and I pet the cat a lot extra to reassure him we still love him, and I know I'm very allergic to him. Today so far I've pet her and not washed my hands yet, and taken her on a walk, and my asthma and allergies are just fine. Her nails are kinda long and she jumps up a lot and scratched me a little and I did react a lot less than I do to the cat scratches. So maybe I'll get lucky and we'll be able to keep her.

I can't believe how difficult it seemed to adopt a dog! I think it depends on who you talk to. I talked to two people this rescue who were not friendly at ALL, and very invasive and judgemental. But the lady who was fostering this puppy was awesome and we totally hit it off. But it seems like a lot of rescues don't want to let you adopt unless you own your own home with a fenced back yard, have no children, and are home all day. After what we went through talking to a lot of the rescues it's really no wonder to me that people end up going to breeders and so many pets die in shelters. If anyone here wants a puppy, I'd suggest adopting before you have kids. Some dogs really don't get along with kids but a lot of dogs I saw had in their ads stuff like "No children, the dog is just too small" or "Puppies take too much care, so no children under 8", or "this dog has never been around children or cats, so no homes with children or cats" (how do you know, if you've never tried?)

[Miss Scarlett]

I have a sad post on behalf of LibraryLady who is without internet today. I dont know details, but evidently their house was robbed last night (I'm assuming they are still in Dallas), and AF started today. Let's all send really sweet thoughts to her & DP.

[AmandaHope]

Library Sending out gobs of hugs, sympathy, and support. I'm so very sorry about AF and the robbery, which I hope wasn't too bad. This is such a hard time--try to just get through a little bit of each day at a time, and it will get better.

[seraf]

Library, man, what a double crappy day. *hugs* for you and your DP.

[Beastie]

Stopping in with loads of hugs and support for you, Library. What an impossibly hard day. I hope you and DP are surviving this one step at a time.

Hoping that nothing too valuable was lost, and that this AF is your last one for a long long time. Sending so much love.

[BunnyLullabye]

Oh no Library I hope it wasn't too bad! I'm so sorry you're having to deal with two stressful upsetting things at once.

[Coco99]

Originally Posted by Miss Scarlett

I have a sad post on behalf of LibraryLady who is without internet today. I dont know details, but evidently their house was robbed last night (I'm assuming they are still in Dallas), and AF started today.

Geeeez...... that really is a bad day... I am sorry girl !

You are in my thoughts... wishing you healing... and that he robbery didnt cause too much damage to irreplacable items...

Coco
xxx

[burg]

Oh my gosh, Library, I am so sorry that that happened to you! Also, very sorry to hear AF arrived

[solejean]

Library - I was so sorry to hear about your terrible day.

Miss Scarlett - my cycles are wacky with the breastfeeding. I used to have really regular predictable cycles, but not now. Who knows what's going on now. It makes me think I may have to wean just to get pregnant, but I haven't even tried OPKs yet. I am planning to start next month with OPKs. My temps are weird - last month FF said I O'd cycle day 28 and had a 5 day LP. No good. So far this month - cycle day 25 and no crosshairs. I think I O'd CD 20, but my temps go up for a couple days and then down and then back up. Weird. I think maybe my body is just getting back in to the rhythm.

[dykemom]

HEY everyone!

I'm inseminating starting tomorrow morning! I'm so nervous !!!!!!! Mostly because I'm doing it by myself until Wednesday when DP comes back from Europe. Congratulations to all you July conceivers you special ladies, you!
And for all you other ladies--keep on trying! Don't be down because this WILL happen.

Talk to you guys soon!!

PS. Anybody else trying with a children's oral medicine syringe? That's all they had at the pharmacy!