Hey everyone... I'm back, haha. Not that it looks like there's anyone here from when we were trying for our first a year and a half ago. Our daughter is now 9 months old and we're going to be starting TTC (with DW carrying this time) in May or June of this year. We weren't going to try for number two so soon, but we found out our beloved friend and KD is moving to Korea indefinitely beginning in August! We really want to use him as a donor again, so I guess that means we're going to be trying sooner than we thought. We'll have a few cycles to try and get knocked up- hopefully we get lucky. Otherwise we are contemplating switching donors (which we really really realllllllllly don't want to do) or banking some of his swimmers (which is kind of expensive for us.) Here's hoping. Anyway, DW has started charting this cycle so we can get prepared. I'll see if I can get her to sign up for an account here too.
I'll have to read up and and get updated on everyone!
Welcome back! I remember seeing your name here :) There are a couple of us currently on this thread trying for #2 around the same time. Good luck!
Carmen – Yay for charting! When do you think you’ll start inseminating?
Afu, got the official blood test confirmation today that Ally is pregnancy. HCG numbers were 383 this morning (14DPO.) They told us that’s a good and normal number and want to check again on
We won't start until April at the earliest. Maybe a bit later depending on if my cycles come back in any sort of predictable way.
Great beta number! We told several friends the first time I was pregnant and I ended up having a m/c at around 10 weeks. It was hard to have to tell everyone. We chose not to tell anyone when I was pregnant with DD until 13 weeks. It's such a personal decision though. I would tell your DP (and you) to do whatever she feels she needs to do to feel secure and happy :) Focus on what you need rather than others at this point (imho).
I also really felt pregnant early on when pregnant with DD. Sounds promising!
Someone mentioned green tea for fertility on here (sorry, I can't seem to find the post). Green tea is supposed to really help with fertile cm as well! I drank tons of it when ttc DD. Thanks for the reminder!
How many dpo are you now?
Fingers crossed tight for you!
I don't have any suggestions as to when to tell your parents about the pregnancy, but I can say we plan to only tell those closest to us that know we're TTC. We'll tell everyone else at 10-12 weeks. Sue's parents are not going to take it well, so they will be the last to know. They're old and rich and republican and will totally be blindsided by our news. I secretly can't wait to shock them. We're pretty certain, though, that because I will be the one carrying, they won't consider them as grandchildren.
All I have to say is this try better have worked!!
I'm sorry you and DP are having a rough time recently... I'd bet she didn't really mean what she said, and if she did, she's wrong! Your time is coming... And very soon! Like in 9-10 days! It's about time that all of you that were around while I was ttc get pregnant! It's just not fair... Sending you lots of fertile implantation thoughts 
Hi everyone! So many posts, BFP's, new members, contests, and lots in the 2ww! I am trying to catch up!
I've been lurking, but haven't had anything to chime in about recently. And nothing new over here really. Still waiting for AF to show. 
Today is cd36! This has been the longest cycle I've had in over a year! If I don't start by Thursday, then the doc wants me to take meds to start. Assuming there are no cysts or issues once AF starts, then I'll be doing injectibles this month! My RE feels really good that this is going to be the trick. My AMH level came back....(wait for it)....a 17! RE said it's the highest she's seen - EVER! Ugh. But, she still isn't worried and says I'll be fine and shouldn't have any issue getting pregnant. She said typically a level that high would mean immediate PCOS, but all my other blood work suggests I am not poly-cystic. Who freakin' knows. Im just one complicated person I guess. Ha!
Sooooo jealous to the Hawaii girls! We took an extended weekend trip to Chicago and Milwaukee last week and over the weekend. We had a way fun snowmobiling trip north of MKE with their 14" of WI snow! It was fantastic and DS was in heaven with all the white stuff! Now, we're back in the swing of things in Memphis.
Baby dust to everyone!
Hello everyone,
2EZ~ Glad that you had a great trip. Next time you should give a shout out when you are coming to Chi-town.
Dawn~ Congrats and I hope that you have a sticky bean.
Escher~ Congrats to you too....did you have another beta today?
Isa~ yeah for Hawaii!
AmandaMoM~ TCC is hard on relationships...it is a very, very emotional process. Hugs to you...and your DP. 
Gracie~ yummm that smoothie sounds good...minus the raw egg white. 
AFM~ I've also been lurking. Library's trivia contest got me to pop in.
I was throuwing myself a little pity party as well...I finally got my allow for infertility treatments only to have to wade through 3 more weeks of red tape between the insurance company, my OBGYN and my new RE. I had a major melt down last week and DW and I then got into it because she thought that I was getting too emotional or something. She just wanted me to be patient...we got the okay we just had a bit more red tape to work through. I was just upset...I was tired of jumping through hoops.
Between now and then, the paperwork was applied for, faxed, interpreted...and whatever else needed to be done. I finally was able to get scheduled for my first consultation appointment with my new RE. I go in on March 1st...which will either be 14DPO or CD1. I am so excited I can't wait to get in there and get going. We have had to sit out these last 3 months trying to get everything with the insurance company settled and taken care of...being of 'advanced maternal age'...I'm itching to get going.
Good morning everyone. Nothing to report over here. No time for personals, either, I'm running away to make a chicken and some cookies and rice crispy treats and sushi. Geeze, I think that's all. So happy to be off work again. I was going to say something here... oh!
Escher! How was the ultrasound?
Isa, you're 14dpo?? Your chart looks great!
Good morning QC folks. I'm just dropping by to say good-bye for now. Life has been crazy and busy and I'm taking some time to reconnect with my partner before we do any more inseminations. I'm really adamant about only wanting to have a baby when my relationship is super solid and happy, and my current school/work schedule (that will last for the next four weeks) makes it so dp and I have one day per week to spend the day together...which is unacceptable and a drastic shift from the way we have always structured our time. Right now I can't imagine moving directly into growing a baby from a place of missing my dp. So, I'm taking an indefinite break from this process--although I know I'll be back again.
Hoping by the time I return you have all moved over to Q&P or Queer and Newborn. Escher, I'm so incredibly happy and excited for you, and Library--your babe is coming out into the world soon! How unbearably exciting. Sending so much luck and love to everyone else. I'm off to enjoy the snow day we're having here. -e
), but we're planning to wait to tell most people (including my parents) until the end of the first trimester. Good luck making a good decision for you!
Rainbow, it's understandable for sure.
I remembered what I came to say this morning. The dog story. Way back in the day, when I was 21, I was taking the dog and the kid I watched for a walk in the park. I let the dog off leash to play fetch and she kept running by and nipping at me. She came from behind, took a flying leap and her teeth grazed my upper arm. My hand shot out, grabbed her harness, yanked her backward out of midair and we both went down. I pinned her and was screaming, "don't you EVER EVER EVER do that again!" before I got control of myself.
Today I got grumpy at the idea that I should use the mac and was ready to throw it out the window when it wouldn't cooperate with my desires. I have tender ta-tas (that looks less saggy) and just general starvation. So nothing pregnancy specific, could all be PMS symptoms coupled with working 99 hours in 8 days *shudder* and failing to eat a lot of the time.
Poor beast! I doubt it knew what hit it! Just don’t throw you mac around—we need you to keep us entertained!
On top of my normal job, I am in the process of working on my national board certification for early childhood (it's due on Library's due date!!! 
) and directing the elementary spring musical....I get my wisdom teeth out on Tuesday (all 4...3 impacted 
), and DW is spending the weeked off island for clinicals (emergency room and ambulance). A lot of NOT fun stuff going on....I guess I am glad I am not pregnant (kinda 
) on top of it all. We are also trying to save up money before trying again...so i am guessing we won't try again until around May. Who knows though... http://8tracks.com/ has been getting me through the days! I told people right away that I knew I would want to talk to about it if i miscarried (a few people at work and family members)....but when I actually did miscarry, i wished that i had only told family members (next time!!)....DW's grandma did make some pretty bad comments afterwards...she is pretty crazy herself! I say go with your gut....but definitely respect your DP's decision!!
Hey all,
For anyone interested, the book DW and I have been reading (the one with the green tea suggestion) is called, "Do You Want to Have a Baby? Natural fertility and pregnancy care" by Sarah Abernathy and Linda Page. I bought our copy on Amazon used for $0.01 and $3.99 shipping, yay!
It's been pretty decent, so far. A lot of herbal remedies and supplement suggestions. It also has a section on increasing male fertility, for anyone interested in trying to get their KD to help out that way too.
-Sunset
Hey ladies~ I feel all boring today because I don't have prizes for anyone, but I thought I'd say hello anyway.
Dawn~ Hooray for the confirmation! But your dilemma is a real one for sure. DP and I didn't tell my family we were trying because of the pressure, as you said. It took us a while, and the only thing that would have made the unsuccessful cycles worse would have been my mom on the phone every five minutes asking if it had worked or not. We ended up telling my family around 9 weeks. I can only say it's a personal thing and best of luck!!
Isa~ Sorry you're feeling so discouraged, but don't give up yet. xoxo I second the YAY on DOMA, but also wonder what will come of it. But those who oppose it would have continued to discriminate no matter what, so it can't be THAT much worse, eh? Knock wood...
Gelly~ Got the address and I'll mail the books this weekend. YAY For being back in the game!!!!! I'm sure you have symptoms already.
AMom~ Ugh. I'm so sorry you've been going through stress with your DP about all of this. It does take a toll for sure, but you're not to blame. Biggest hugs.I can't wait to hear your testing results xoxox
KSDoula~ Nice to meet you!
RainbowMama~ We will miss you, but your reasons are certainly sound. Don't forget us, and do drop back just to say hello. We'll be here whenever you're ready xo
Seraf ~ That's quite a dog story! I'd wonder if something was up with me as well.
Lise~ National boards! Yikes! Just a bit of stress to add to the rest! Big hugs to you for all you're doing. The wait to wait will be tough, but at least you'll be busy??
AFM ~ Not much. Pregnancy related carpal tunnel makes it hard to type (and sleep. and drive) but I'm just thankful I've not had worse health problems.
Thanks again for a fun day yesterday!! You ladies are the best!
persoanls later ladies I threw up this mornig and could not make a smothy that tasted right ! OK now though all I want is some carby goodness crakers french fries oh yeah ! and of course this could all be in my head . made 12 spinch onion thurkey burgers and called another midwife to interveiw
Hey ladies,
I have a very quick, and probably stupid question to ask you all. I know that the body rejects sperm as much as possible although we have the cm to help out with carrying the little guys to where they need to go. I have never been with a guy and therefore have never had any sperm inside of me so I dont know how my body will react. We are going to do IUI so do you think that this will be a factor in how my body reacts to the sperm or will I have a better chance??? Just wondering. Thanks ladies!
Hooray for finally getting that insurance issue worked out! Good luck at your RE appointment next week. Oh, and "advanced maternal age" my a$$. 
Cheer up. Back pain and cramps could certainly be good signs. It's not over until AF shows up, and she's not going to! Thinking of you.
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