January 2012 Chit Chat Thread for TTC Boy

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Originally Posted by Bec

Oh, whoops, I went a little nuts with all the posts...

AF showed today. I was totally expecting her to so I'm not too disappointed. I had a blood test this morning for hcg and progesterone so just waiting to hear back from my doctor as to what the plan for this cycle is. Either another Clomid cycle or FSH injections. Either either, I don't care as long as it works!

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I'm so sorry that bitch showed :(

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Originally Posted by LolaInLove

Morning, ladies.

Bec- thank you for the encouragement, you are a sweetheart. I am sorry you got AF....you think you may try the injectibles this time? How many months will your doc let you do Clomid? Mine said 6 months, but I only did 3. I know you'll get there, girl.

TTC5- how is your sis? I am so sorry!!!! Good to hear that bean is ok still. xxoo

LBAM- arg on the long cycle....I am sorry, honey. Why do you think there is no way your are pg?

3P1B- so happy Charlie is looking good and almost ready to go! I am so excited for you!!!!!!! And seriously, I saw your belly pic on the grads page and I looked WAY bigger at your stage with both, and I was a size 4-6 to begin with. I think you look great!

SO, I have this burning sensation cramp today (11dpo). Did anyone have that in the 2ww? Makes me think that AF is coming. So kinda bummed today. Yesterday, my boobs felt gigantic and sore, and not as much today. I resisted testing this morning because I am trying to hold out hope that I will get a birthday bfp in the morning, but I'm kinda doubting it now. :sad:

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Those strong craps - YES I had them so much I went to the dr thinking something was wrong lol... I think I may have implanted much later than I had thought!!! It would kind of make sense with my low levels (I hope so anyway).

Sis is ok, have to wait for her to wake up and get the od out her system to check for perm. damage.

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Originally Posted by soni

BFN! :( Tested today morning at 10dpo with a cheapie. Will test again at 12dpo with FRER. No symptoms today. I feel its all in my head now!

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Give it a few days at least xx

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Originally Posted by TTC5

How much does IVF cost in the states?

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I am thinking it would be anywhere from 15-25 thousands. Just too much for us to handle.

That is alot hey :( I don't know how your medical system works. Do you have something like we have here (Medicare) which covers some things if you do not have private health insurance? xx

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Originally Posted by TTC5

Those strong craps - YES I had them so much I went to the dr thinking something was wrong lol... I think I may have implanted much later than I had thought!!! It would kind of make sense with my low levels (I hope so anyway).

Sis is ok, have to wait for her to wake up and get the od out her system to check for perm. damage.

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Oh, I hope there is no permanent damage! Poor thing! I hope you are not too stressed out about it for little bean's sake.

Glad to hear you had craps AND cramps!

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Originally Posted by TTC5

That is alot hey :( I don't know how your medical system works. Do you have something like we have here (Medicare) which covers some things if you do not have private health insurance? xx

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Oh, our med/insurance system is BULLSHIT in America. I have regular health insurance through my job, costs my company about $250 a month just for me, and it covers bare minimum expenses, basically. No infertility expenses at all. Bare minimum for maternity stuff. No ultrasounds are covered. How awful is that? I make more than the limit for medicare, which we do have in USA also, but it doesn't go for infertility at all, just basic stuff. People who use medicare here just get bare bare minimum of care. Infertility and assisted reproduction in America is super expensive and not many insurance policies cover it from what I understand.

I looked into it locally, and we could get a medical loan for it, but I'd have to pay like $500-$700 a month for 6-7 years. That's a big bite into our monthly budget, and if we had a baby on top of it, we would be REALLY cutting our lifestyle down, like big time. It's just not worth it to us. I'd rather try IUI (which is $1000 or so) and just keep trying until we are out of steam or eggs, LOL....then life will just be what it is and we'll still have my 2 girls.

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Originally Posted by LolaInLove

I'd rather try IUI (which is $1000 or so) and just keep trying until we are out of steam or eggs, LOL....then life will just be what it is and we'll still have my 2 girls.

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When would you get going on this? I think that sounds like a great option--do they freeze the sample? Maybe you could have your DH give 2-3 samples and use them all at once? (I think this may have been suggested before? Sounds familiar).

Hoping to see some BFP's tomorrow gals ... it is funny how many of your cycles are all running together :) Isn't that what they say happens to women who live together? Good heavens ... my life in 8 years with all these girls :rofl: I'll switch from having my diapers delivered monthly (whoo hoo for Amazon!) to having tampons arrive by the caseload!

FX for normal cycles Skrimpy!

LBAM I'm sorry this wasn't your month :( FX for you hun.

5, hope your sis pulls through with no permanent damage :( How difficult. :hugs:

The IUI sounds like a good option for you Lola? xx

Thanks B.

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Originally Posted by LolaInLove

I am thinking it would be anywhere from 15-25 thousands. Just too much for us to handle.

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It's extremely expensive in America, that's why a lot of Americans travel overseas to get it done. Even with airfares it still works out cheaper!

(((hugs))) to everyone having AF show up!

It is funny how many are at the same point cycle-wise! You gals can alllllllllll send AF packing to my house ;). I'll keep her for you!

5 I hope things look up for your sister!

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Originally Posted by Yahmama

It def. looks triphasic to me!
My Ovulation Chart

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Looks lovely!

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Originally Posted by Yahmama

What cycle day are you?

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CD35

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Originally Posted by LolaInLove

Morning, ladies.
LBAM- arg on the long cycle....I am sorry, honey. Why do you think there is no way your are pg?

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Cause it would be showing up on the tests by now

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Originally Posted by Hobbermittens

LBAM, no AF yet? Can you test again?

I am pretty sure I am out. My temp dropped to 98.2 this morning, and looking at my chart, I think I will get AF tomorrow. I am not even going to POAS if my temp is down more in the morning. :( No point in wasting a test!

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I've been testing every morning.
How was your temp, did you test?

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Originally Posted by begonia

LBAM I'm sorry this wasn't your month :( FX for you hun.

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Thank you xx

I'm really worried I'm going to lose this pregnancy or that it is ectopic :(
Just looking at dates etc and the day I got the beta test I was around 12/13 dpo (not exactly sure but I was no more than 13dpo) and beta was only 26. Have been doing googling and can't find anything on other people having a beta THIS low and progressing. Going to be a long wait till Wednesday. I'm just not feeling confident at all :(

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Originally Posted by love being a mummy

CD35


Cause it would be showing up on the tests by now

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Is it possible you could have ovulated a lot later than you expected?

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Originally Posted by TTC5

I'm really worried I'm going to lose this pregnancy or that it is ectopic :(
Just looking at dates etc and the day I got the beta test I was around 12/13 dpo (not exactly sure but I was no more than 13dpo) and beta was only 26. Have been doing googling and can't find anything on other people having a beta THIS low and progressing. Going to be a long wait till Wednesday. I'm just not feeling confident at all :(

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I have my FX for your little bean!! It has beat the odds this far; I hope it can continue to do so!!!

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Originally Posted by TTC5

I'm really worried I'm going to lose this pregnancy or that it is ectopic :(
Just looking at dates etc and the day I got the beta test I was around 12/13 dpo (not exactly sure but I was no more than 13dpo) and beta was only 26. Have been doing googling and can't find anything on other people having a beta THIS low and progressing. Going to be a long wait till Wednesday. I'm just not feeling confident at all :(

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We'll all be thinking of you and hoping that little bean just implanted a lot later and is still growing fine! It must be so hard to wait that long for another beta! Why are they waiting until Wed? If there was any possibility of an ectopic wouldn't they want to catch it as soon as possible??? Doesn't make sense to me why they wouldn't want to take your numbers every day??

I have no idea? My dr just said to make the appointment for Wednesday to give it a few good days to show us something significant. I've never had an ectopic so this is all new for me :(

Hate feeling like this guys.

TTC5, it doesn't matter how many DPO you were because implantation can range from 5 - 14 days in some recorded cases, so i would be thinking you just had a late implant.

Oh thanks Cinss this is what I needed to hear!!!!

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Originally Posted by LolaInLove

Morning, ladies.

Bec- thank you for the encouragement, you are a sweetheart. I am sorry you got AF....you think you may try the injectibles this time? How many months will your doc let you do Clomid? Mine said 6 months, but I only did 3. I know you'll get there, girl.

TTC5- how is your sis? I am so sorry!!!! Good to hear that bean is ok still. xxoo

LBAM- arg on the long cycle....I am sorry, honey. Why do you think there is no way your are pg?

3P1B- so happy Charlie is looking good and almost ready to go! I am so excited for you!!!!!!! And seriously, I saw your belly pic on the grads page and I looked WAY bigger at your stage with both, and I was a size 4-6 to begin with. I think you look great!

SO, I have this burning sensation cramp today (11dpo). Did anyone have that in the 2ww? Makes me think that AF is coming. So kinda bummed today. Yesterday, my boobs felt gigantic and sore, and not as much today. I resisted testing this morning because I am trying to hold out hope that I will get a birthday bfp in the morning, but I'm kinda doubting it now. :sad:

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I'm not actually sure how many Clomid cycles he will let me do. I have a script for another x4 months worth so I'll just wait and see what he suggests. 6 is what I have heard as well.

Can't say I have had the burning sensation. Hoping it's a good sign :) Praying for your birthday bfp! Happy Birthday for when you wake up!!

Hobber, sorry about the temp drop :( I hope it jumps back up again.

5, hopefully you implanted late like Cinss said. Stick little bubba! How's your sis now? When I googled my hcg of 22 (14dpo) I actually found some people who had low levels like mine and that went on to have healthy babies. You had your beta a few days before that so I am sure plenty of people have gone on to have babies, just like you will :)

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Originally Posted by Yahmama

Sorry about AF...Hope your plan works next cycle! FX!

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Thanks, me too!

Woo, your chart is looking so triphasic at the moment :)

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Originally Posted by Bec

Hobber, sorry about the temp drop :( I hope it jumps back up again.

5, hopefully you implanted late like Cinss said. Stick little bubba! How's your sis now? When I googled my hcg of 22 (14dpo) I actually found some people who had low levels like mine and that went on to have healthy babies. You had your beta a few days before that so I am sure plenty of people have gone on to have babies, just like you will :)

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Did you have another hcg taken after that one?

TTC5, hope the bean is well! FX for your little bean.

Hobber, the temp drop sucks. Are you still testing?

Lola, hope you get a beautiful birthday BFP!

So ladies, I tested today - well its still the middle of the night here. At 12dpo with a FRER and BFN :( Now, ill just wait for AF to show up in 2 or 3 days. Such a bummer! I dont know what all of that cramping that I got at 8 and 9dpo was all about. Well maybe, thats a normal thing for me as I am not aware of my cycles.

Soni, I'm really sorry about the BFN. I had heaps of cramps too which I only get when I am pregnant. Well, that obviously wasn't the case this time.

5, yep I did. It was 3 at 17dpo, I started bleeding that day.

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Originally Posted by soni

TTC5, hope the bean is well! FX for your little bean.

Hobber, the temp drop sucks. Are you still testing?

Lola, hope you get a beautiful birthday BFP!

So ladies, I tested today - well its still the middle of the night here. At 12dpo with a FRER and BFN :( Now, ill just wait for AF to show up in 2 or 3 days. Such a bummer! I dont know what all of that cramping that I got at 8 and 9dpo was all about. Well maybe, thats a normal thing for me as I am not aware of my cycles.

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I hope AF does not show!

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Originally Posted by Bec

Soni, I'm really sorry about the BFN. I had heaps of cramps too which I only get when I am pregnant. Well, that obviously wasn't the case this time.

5, yep I did. It was 3 at 17dpo, I started bleeding that day.

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I'm sorry for asking you hope it didn't upset you too much :(

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Originally Posted by TTC5

I'm sorry for asking you hope it didn't upset you too much :(

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Oh no, it's ok! The day I started bleeding was actually my birthday so that made it worse. I'm fine now though, it obviously wasn't meant to be.

:'( xx

Sending you lots of sticky vibes hun xx


AFM - AF finally started.

BFP!!!!! Holy crap, I really can't believe it! It is a faint line, but it is there! My temp went down yesterday but was back up this morning (I was totally expecting AF to show today!), so I tested. Still can't believe it!

Anyone heard from Lola? Happy birthday Lola, hope you got a birthday BFP!!

Soni, sorry you got a BFN! :(

LBAM, sorry for AF! :(

TTC5, how are you today?

Bec, are you getting ready for your next cycle?

woo hoo congrats to hobbermittens!! thats great news. so excited for you.

Hobber - woohoo!! Congrats!!!

Lola - happy birthday love, fx for a bfp!

Thank you!!

2P1B, it won't let me "like" your post for some reason? But I like it. :)

You are so welcome! Come join us on the grads thread!

Congratulations Hobber!!! FX for a sticky blue bean! :pregnant:

TTC5 - I hope you get some good # at your next beta, so you can start to relax a little. :hug: