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Currently in tww

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  • txgrl74txgrl74 Senior Member Senior Member
    I'm Tina I live in Texas and I'm 39 and single. My birthday is in December.
  • janbabyjanbaby Senior Member Senior Member
    Kim from IL, just turned 38 this past Tuesday, my husband just turned 40 last month.
  • TX_RAINTX_RAIN Member Member
    Rain, just turned 39, single, live in Texas.
  • lposhlposh Senior Member Senior Member
    Lisa turned 38 in July. Live in Atlanta and Single.
    And yes I want a big collective shower with you all!!
    And good lord Trauma was out of control tonight!! Glad to be off for a couple days.
    Kisses
  • HoustonHouston Member Member
    Sara....Houston, TX....single.....38.
  • HoustonHouston Member Member
    Aaaaaaand I've got my AF. Well, at least she showed up in time to allow for labor day weekend margaritas.
    Onward and upward (but this is still some bullshit).
  • ck2014ck2014 Member Member
    I'm sorry to hear that Houston. Which cycle was this for you if you don't mind me asking?
  • lposhlposh Senior Member Senior Member
    Sara (Houston)- ugh I'm soo sorry.
    Getting my AF holds a whole new meaning and emotion to me now than ever before. Each time I add more good things, and let go of some more of the bad ones. Some of those feeling for me are feeling like it's now a new chapter, a fresh start, a time away from pissing on those damn sticks while your doing the dance in your bathroom trying to hold it till you could get the package open, a feeling of I'm a little stronger this time than I was the last time, letting go that feeling that this must mean God doesn't want this for me, a moment to accept this time didn't go as planned and yes it hurts, realizing that the last box of tampons i bought will not be collecting dust like I had hoped, feeling like it's now easier to tell people this month was a no go because my faith was growing that it will happen just not sure when, seeing a new message on the thread from someone new that knows how I feel and with them the words sorry is understood and all you have to say, feeling skinnier and less bloated than I did a week and a half prior, understanding I wasn't that get pregnant first iui girl like I thought I would be, feeling more okay with expressing what I thought was the ugly parts of me to you guys and close friends just to realize one you cared regardless of it and two feeling so grateful to have real friends.
    It's all that and so much more.
    As women I see now some of the challenges only we go thru. But getting thru them makes us more beautiful, more courageous and stronger. It's is light and aura in and around us that makes us truly AMAZING WOMEN!
    And what a great mother that will and does make us.
    Hang in there.
    Kisses
    Lisa
  • robojojorororobojojororo Junior Member Junior Member
    I'm late to the game but I'm Jodi, 29, I have a wife, Leslie, 34, and we live in Louisiana.
  • janbabyjanbaby Senior Member Senior Member
    Sorry Sara about Aunt Flo showing she doesn't know how to take a hint that none of us want to see her at our doorstep for awhile. Lisa you have a great attitude and an awesome way with words. We all do get down at times but we all pick ourselves right up. I don't think we better all get together, not sure one place could handle all our strength (and hormones)! We are remodeling so we are packing up stuff and putting it in the attic today, packing up the baby gear so hoping once I get it packed away I will need it! Have a margarita for me Sara, ttyl ladies!
  • txgrl74txgrl74 Senior Member Senior Member
    LOL.....Lisa, loved your bathroom dance comment when opening the wrapper of the opk or hpt stick. I do the exact same thing, I LOL'd and my mom asked what I was laughing at so I had to explain. She was like why don't you open it before you sit down, I said I do I do it before I even pull my pants down, but I still end up doing the dance.

    Sorry about aunt flo showing up Sara. I had a couple of sips of margarita yesterday at my sister's party. Didn't want to drink a whole glass since I'm getting inseminated next week......God willing!

    Question for all of you, I get my hair dyed and I was wondering if any of you do and what your dr's opinion is? My RE said that she only asks her patients not to do it during the first trimester. But she said her practice is split, there are 4 of them and 2 say not at all throughout the pregnancy but she and another dr says it's ok but not in the first trimester. Any thoughts?
  • lposhlposh Senior Member Senior Member
    Tina- that's a great question. I asked my hair dresser this a couple months ago. She said most women don't do it during the first trimester but some do it after. I've been wanting to do it before my ivf but I'm so fukn broke after my last check. Excuse my foul language. I just had to pay the ivf fees and storage etc.
    I need to just do it then eat PB&J's for a week or two. Lord knows I probably added a couple greys since this process started. And I can't be preggo and grey! I better do it now!
    However, to answer your question I really don't have any idea!
    Kisses
    Lisa
  • janbabyjanbaby Senior Member Senior Member
    Tina, I waited until after my 1st trimester. I just get highlights which my doctor said wasn't as bad because you don't actual have the chemicals soaking in your scalp. My hairdresser knew I was and am currently going thru the process and she even wouldn't do it unless I asked my doctor. Lisa, I thought you were one of the lucky ones with fertility coverage? I hope I can get pregnant thru IUI again because this chick can't afford IVF I don't think. I am afraid to even find out how much that costs. I don't want to even add up the cost of all the sperm I have bought.
  • MoonlitwishMoonlitwish Member Member
    Man, I've been away too long! Let's see...
    I'm Chrissy, 29 wife is Brittany, 26 in the SC suburbs of Charlotte, NC. I work in the investment operations dept of a broker/dealer. I bike in my free time which is reeking havoc on my AF this month.
    Totally doing the pb&j thing lately since we spent all of our extra money on sperm and a closet remodel lol. If this next iui doesn't work, I'm totally looking in to selling some eggs to pay for another!
    I'm down for Atlanta being the host city. I want to go to the aquarium. I heard it's awesome. Crossing my fingers for everyone still in tww and good luck to the rest of us starting a new cycle!
  • lposhlposh Senior Member Senior Member
    Kim- my insurance covers most of the IVF. I do have to pay my 10% 1500$, 750$ for egg storage for two years, 350$ for therapist visit, 250$ to send my donor sperm, 250$ for one year of vial storage at RE and my 10% of the medications. So it a hard month after giving that last week.
    Though I have thought about donating my eggs. Idk if they are good enough quality but I'd like to give back for the help I've received from donors to make my dream come true.
    Though, I did see at my RE office that there are multiple payment options if you decide to go the IVF route. Monthly payments, applying for medical credit, and programs that help women afford it at a lower cost. There is also a thing called mini-IVF that is a lot cheaper.
  • janbabyjanbaby Senior Member Senior Member
    I spend probably about $2300 each try, I am lucky enough that at least the sonograms and all but the co-pay of the doctor appts are covered. I am suprised they are covered at all since it's for fertility purposes. My friends laughed one day when I said I was hoping sperm was going on sale before my next IUI, I said hey that's no joke 20% off is about $300-$400. That's the cost of the meds.
  • ck2014ck2014 Member Member
    Wondering if those of you who exercise continue to after IUI and during the 2 week wait. If you do continue, how long after IUI do you wait, if at all. Even better, does anyone here specifically do CrossFit? I've researched and found both sides of the spectrum. Just curious what you ladies do. Thanks 👍
  • lposhlposh Senior Member Senior Member
    I don't crossfit. However, I have been uncrossing my legs with my ex!! Which I consider some form of exercise.
    I asked my nurse last week about sex during IVF. She said it was okay to do until i do the transfer I guess once they put the embryos back in me. She said no sex until 5-6 weeks after that. I guess so that I don't shake them out. I really don't know why. After all my iui's during the TWW I was always worried about one being on my feet all day at work and not resting my body enough. And two having sex and shaking things around too much or having orgasms that put too much stress on my uterus. Sorry for the TMI. I guess anything in moderation would be okay. My OB always said just rest after my iui then go about my normal life the next day.
    There's my two cents.!! Lol
    Kisses
  • ck2014ck2014 Member Member
    Lol *uncrossing my legs* perfect what you did there. Funny thing is some things I read suggest sex after IUI is good, other things say it's not. I *think* sex after couldn't hurt, it's technically the natural thing to do so that's my guess. I'm sure it's different than IVF though. How many IUI's did you have before deciding to try IVF?
  • lposhlposh Senior Member Senior Member
    Lol..I did two.
  • lposhlposh Senior Member Senior Member
    Happy Labor Day Ladies!!!
  • janbabyjanbaby Senior Member Senior Member
    Happy Labor Day Lisa! Trying to decide if I labor around the house and clean or go shopping, I think I will do both. I am not much of a shopper but I did get some birthday cash and for once I might spend it on myself and get some clothes that hide all the bloating of fertility meds :-)
  • Brandy1550Brandy1550 Junior Member Junior Member
    Hi Ladies! Did anyone start a thread for the ladies who got BFP from this thread? I know it was talked about but I can't seem to find one!
  • lposhlposh Senior Member Senior Member
    I have not allowed that to happen till we all get BFP!
    I realize my deep selfishness but am very okay with it.)
    Kisses
  • callencallen Member Member
    Lol Lisa. You are so funny.
    I however second that. We need them in our lives. Every single day!!!!
  • D-rizzyD-rizzy Senior Member Senior Member
    Yes, per Lisa's request, we are not starting a new thread until everyone gets positives!! We are in this together!!
  • janbabyjanbaby Senior Member Senior Member
    Love it, we don't leave our men (in this case ladies) behind!
  • MoonlitwishMoonlitwish Member Member
    Happy Labor Day! I'm supposed to be doing homework. Instead I've cleaned out my wife's dresser and realized the reason she thinks she has no clothes is that they are so disorganized she has no idea where anything is at! And soooo many tshirts! She's gonna be so pissed when she realizes how much damaged stuff I've thrown out....
  • MoonlitwishMoonlitwish Member Member
    I forgot to answer the exercise question:
    No crossfit for me (looks painful) but I cycle outdoors. I don't stop, but I think I might take it very very easy after next iui. My blood work came back with very very low hcg levels on day 3 so maybe my egg was fertilized but couldn't implant because I was pushing too hard. Doc says resume normal life, but maybe he assumes I'm still sedentary due to my size.
  • ck2014ck2014 Member Member
    Thanks for replying Moon. Of course last months IUI didn't work so I am wondering is it something I did to prevent it from working? I love Crossfit. I try not to push myself during the TWW. I even cut down last month during my TWW, but I do love it and know it makes me happier and healthy.
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