Feb. AARPs of TTC

[CUZUCO]

shorty-I hope that DH can get some unemployment. That really stincks. Perhaps there is some sort of income generating activity that he can do out of the house for now?

I agree, there seem to be fewer of us than before. I just keep trying to remember that some have graduated and that not all hope is lost.

Not much happening here. Am working hard on weight loss and healthy living.

Maelan-I'm glad the ivf fund went up again. That's really great. Remember it IS going to happen for us this year.

[PunkinSpice]

Malean-YAH!!!!! I'm afraid to admitt that my entire refund went to my addiction-furniture shopping. LOL DH won't take me in a furniture store anymore! I bought a new bedroom suite (for some bding!-I know-what an excuse!) and a new family room secional and carpet and decor. I'm bad...

Cuz-there IS hope!!!

Well, two days down of shots-now to keep going....with the insurance issues it's been a nightmare. I'm not sure whether to continue or not. I think we may-but DH and I have to discuss it today. I want to-but I also don't want a blood clot! I can already feel some action in my Ovaries-so I'm hoping for good news Monday AM!!

[maelan]

punkin--We have been scrimping and saving for IVF for 2+ yrs and it seems whenever we get the $$ almost there something drastic happens so now I'm just sort of waiting for something to happen...but I think we are going to use part of the return to buy new dressers for the bedroom

Cuz--I'm feeling pretty positive about this yr or next...it has to happen for us...but I think this move was a good thing because the new RE has found the clotting issue for me and we are treating that...so feeling pretty good.

ali--Hope you can start again soon. We're here if you need us!

Hi all!
Still no freaking AF! I sore she was coming...the girls aren't hurting hardly at all (I have to really push on them to feel "pain" whereas before just slightly, barely touching them with a shirt made them hurt) and I'm craving choc like it's going out of style! So much for having a "normal" cycle.

[merl]

Hey all, I see everyone's doing fine, spending some $$$$$ and just livin.
Gr8.

Not much here. Think I ovulated, but my temps does not support it. I did find the ecwm so I guess we will see when I get to the doc feb 15th.

[maelan]

Okay...have been constipated again and the girls started getting sore again WTH? I'm feeling a little crampy but not really feeling like AF is going to show.

[merl]

Maelan~ trust it's good reason for all that commotion. Wish we could look into a crystal ball for answers.

AFM~ did not sleep much last night due to cramps. Af like cramps and I'm feeling it again. Umm does anyone have a crystal ball....? lol

[alib893]

malean-maybe it is a good sign?? I'll keep my fingers crossed.

I wish I could start these last two weeks over. I found out last week that my job, (which currently I am not technically a state employee but recieve state benefits) is no longer going to be financially managed through the current school district, but is going under a different provider. Which means my benefits and health insurance will be changing as of July 1. Currently with the insurance I have now I have awesome fertility coverage (up to 20000 lifetime and a significant portion of medication is covered)... I do not know as of yet what our new insurance will be because the provider has not yet been determined. This is so frustrating and heartbreaking. As if the last 3 years wasn't enough now I only have 4 more months to get pg.

Then found out a co-worker at my pt job is pg. She and her bf were just last weekend were discussing if they were going to stay together because her lease is up in August and is debating moving home unless she gets more of a committment from him. Now they are pg and due in Oct. and I am quite sure will be a constant reminder of what almost was for me.

But on the good side...I got my repeat HCG results yesterday and it was < 1 . So we can go ahead and start again with my next cycle. SO if anyone has AF send her to me soon.

[skusisto]

Renee - I say give it 2 weeks (since the symptoms just reappeared) if no AF, test. Congrats on getting money back from Michigan... I know how difficult that can be! Seems we're always writing them a check (even though we get a federal refund...) Sometimes it's just a little, but rarely is there a refund! (OK, I think a few times I've gotten like $30...)

alib - Hopefully the new company will try to make your new benefits somewhat similar... But for right now, you can only control what you can control... Is there any forum for feedback? i.e. Can you write to the committee who is considering the options and tell the your story and why it's important to have that coverage?

Saying lots of prayers for you ladies!

[maelan]

Sarah--We've always gotten a refund from the state and fed...it's always GR we had to pay and even they are sending us a refund Well we are donating it all ($11) back to the veterans fund.

ali--Good to hear that you can start ttc again! Hopefully Af will show so you can the ball rolling.

merl--I hear you!

So the girls are still sore, AF cramps bad this morning, nausea this am (but that could be due to needing food) but no freaking AF! Okay this is just ridiculous...normally AF shows then I get the cramping. So of course I keep running to the bathroom every 5 minutes to "check" on AF. But then my mind keeps wandering to the "what if" and then I think that is nearly impossible with teh u/s at cd11 there were NO follies dominate at 60+ were about the same size and RE highly doubted O. Plus with all the dental crap we were having done we only bd twice. So the liklihood of "what if" is slim to none. AHHHHHHH!

[CUZUCO]

mealan-I'm sorry that youre going through tought times. Hang in there.

Nothing happening here. Just working on healthy living. Some weight loss is starting to happen, so that makes me happy.

alib-too bad about your job. Maybe the 4 months will be all you need (just trying to be positive here).