January 2012 Chit Chat Thread for TTC Boy

[TTC5]

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!

I'm so sorry that bitch showed

[TTC5]

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.

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.

[TTC5]

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!

Give it a few days at least xx

[LolaInLove]

How much does IVF cost in the states?

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

[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

[LolaInLove]

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.

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!

[LolaInLove]

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

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.

[Hobbermittens]

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.

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).

[begonia]

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 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.

[TTC5]

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

Thanks B.