[angsea]

TiredofWaiting, I've been getting odd twinges and pains too here and there. I consider it to be normal and don't pay much attention. My uterus tends to get angsty when you poke at it with an ultrasound wand and catheter tube. Not to mention all the .

Think positive, maybe you're implanting.

If you're really concerned though there's no harm in calling your RE for some peace of mind. I'm sure it's nothing but better safe than sorry.

- Angel

PS: I've already peed twice in the past half hour and I keep feeling like I need to go again. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'm having my first pregnancy symptom and not a UTI. hehehe

[Kris79]

Tired - I've had those weird twinges with every IUI...usually around 8-9pIUI. I don't know what the heck they are since I've never ended up pg and I never had them before IUI's so I chalk it up to some sort of effect of the IUI itself. I liken them to ovulation cramps except lower and more uterine. The only other thought I have is that it is implantation and for some reason they don't stick with me. I have my fingers crossed that it's implantation for you...your numbers certainly look good. Seems like they like to see progesterone over 10, if I'm remembering right.

Angsea - I hope the excessive peeing is a good sign. I am praying hard that this is your time

[mrshonly1]

Hey Ladies!

Yes, staying busy is key during the 2ww! What helped me the first time we got pregnant was we had just come from vacation (we had gone on a cruise) and I was soooooooooo relaxed. I was so relaxed that I honestly had the attitude that if it happened it happened, if it didn't, that was fine too. I know today it sounds crazy as my stress level is through the roof, but being relaxed put me in a different state of mind. Also, right after vacation I was in the middle of planning the end of the year banquet for my church. That was A LOT of work. I was walking around that week busy and had no clue a little one had burrowed in. Next thing I knew, the 2ww was over and it was time to test and I was pg.

This last time, we had a girls' night planned and some other things were going on and that helped to pass the time. I was mad about it acutally and wasn't thinking about THE TEST for days! LOL whatever works, I guess. I'm not doing as great a job distracting myself this time, but I like to garden. It's been over 100 degrees in Austin so I've been babying my flowers in the hopes they don't burn and die. Whatever you can do to be and stay in Zen mode is crucial!!

Heather, don't lose hope! If we have nothing else, it's got to be hope. We're dealing with a huge obstacle to a dream right now and the process is tough, but we also have things to be grateful for at the same time. I tell my husband all the time that I'm grateful to him. He keeps me laughing DAILY (almost in stitches! LOL) and know a strong marriage is a blessing in itself. Try to focus on all the good in your life and it will dimish what we are waiting on...that's all this is right? We're waiting....not hopeless. Way to not test! Proud of you! No need to drive yourself crazy! What day are you supposed to test?

I have to say that today ladies I feel really good. I mentioned the migraines before (Clomid kicks my butt) and today I am almost pain free!! I almost can't stand it. I hope like you all do that it means something good is going on. We'll see. Both times I got pg before I was exhausted and thought i was I was getting sick. Actually, the second time I was nauseated and thought I had food poisoning. My mom kept telling me I was pg, but I didn't believe it b/c those symptoms shouldn't have been there so early. Usually it's after the HCG levels are higher. Mine was not high enough for that, but who know!?!?

Tippy- My family loves to coupon. I've gotten away from it, but you can save some serious cash. Good luck with it!

Anyway, leaving work now. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Find something fun to do ladies and report back in! I want to know....and then it will be time for some of us to get tested, right...and report back in after ! There will be babies galore! WE'LL GET THERE!

[charlie'smom]

Originally Posted by Tippy

tiredofwaiting - I'm glad your numbers all look good!! Yeah, I'm also going to try and be good and just wait until my blood test on July 1. I just don't want to buy a stupid HPT, theyr'e so expensive! Also, as far as the pain goes, I've had that same pain. Like it's a sharp pain that comes and goes, but not painful enough for me to cringe, just uncomfortable. I'm not worried about it in the least. Things are hopefully just working themselves out down there

I've been having the same feeling but on my right side. While I am trying not to get my hopes up thinking it may be implantation pain, I am also kind of hoping thats what it is. The past two days I have had a horribly upset stomach. Yesterday I was nauseous and had diarrhea, and today I'm not nauseous but having diarrhea...and the doctor says she doesn't want me to take anything except Tylenol if I need it...this is fun.

[JessicaN]

Today is our 5 year anniversary! Wouldn't a baby be a great anniversary present!

Tired of waiting- How frusterating with your Mom! People just don't understand.

MrsHonly- I cut out caffiene too! I don't think I've ever drank this much water before in my life! And I agree with Tippy keep your comments as long as you like I love reading everyones comments. I know what you mean about feeling like everyone else is pregnant. It always seems like pregnancies around me come in clusters where a bunch of people I know become pregnant at one time.

Ali- to our group! We were unexplained for the first 4 years. That is so frusterating! Finally after DH had a strict SA done it was found that we have male factor infertility. Not knowing makes it that much harder.

Timing- I had never heard of the triphasic chart but I don't check my temp either. I know what you mean about searching for tiny symptoms indicating pregnancy. I am overly aware of everthing going on in my body as I get farther into the 2ww.

Heather- hasn't shown up yet right? Hopefully it was still just too early to test!

Athena- Have fun at the Kenny Chesney concert!

Tippy- I got into couponing a few months ago. Check out couponing101.com

WorldsGreatestAunt- Thanks for the good wishes! Wow triplets that will be so much fun!

for lots of 's!!!

to all!

[waiting4news7]

Just stopping in to see how everyone is doing? Hugs and encouragement to all! We will be testing soon! I'm for a lot of !
This week has been really long! I was off for two days so it seemed to go even slower. I have been in such a down mood this week. I dont know why? Last month was my first month on the hormone meds and I was mostly annoyingly happy ! You ever get on your own nerves for being so happy? That was me. This month is the complete opposite!
I'm just pretty much ignoring it as much as possible. I definately think I am going to wait and extra day to poas. July 3rd will probably be the day. Just dont know if I can go to work with everyone asking: "Are you pregnant yet?" if it is a ! I know they all mean well and all are .
It is so hard to keep smiling when you seem to be living till a day? Everything is pending on that big answer. I've had 7 years of ! I'm praying this will be my this time. I cant afford to try again next month so I dont know how long I'll have to wait.
Well I'm going to go. Sorry for being a downer today, just cant seem to help it!

[mooodyb2000]

Hey ladies, thought while I had a little time I would update our group list that way we can see those add up. Here is it, sorry if I missed anyone or any info, please update it as you like.

AllDeliveriesNoBaby- IUI 6/18
Babson97- IUI 6/16, beta 6/29
Kris79- IUI 6/22, poas 7/6
Justice6- IUI cancelled
Timing- IUI 6/17
Smr302- IUI 6/24 & 6/25
Angsea- IUI 6/16, poas 6/29
Mooodyb2000- IUI 6/20, poas 7/4
TracyB- IUI 6/23
JessicaN- IUI 6/20, poas 7/4
Tippy- IUI 6/17, b/w 7/1?
Athena3- IUI 6/19
Charlie’sMom- IUI 6/17
Heatherly- IUI 6/14 & 6/15, b/w 6/29
Mrs_Smashy- IUI 6/20 & 6/21, beta 7/4
Waiting4news7- IUI 6/18, poas 7/2
Ljnotr- IUI 6/21
MyLifeinStirrups- IUI 6/17 & 6/18
Nicky- IUI 6/17, beta 7/1
Tsyork- IUI 6/17
TiredofWaiting18- IUI 6/19
Tkahn- IUI ?
Bugaboo- IUI 6/?
Bistro- IUI 6/20
Jessicagtalley- IUI 6/23
BabyShim- IUI 6/22
Mrshonly1- IUI 6/20
AliH- IUI 6/17, poas 6/29

[angsea]

Waiting, Hang in there sweetie, I know it's hard! This too might be my last try for awhile.

I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for the possibilities and that means bolstering myself up a lot and reminding myself that this isn't my last chance ever, it's just my last chance for a few months. Someday I will have a baby in God's timing. I just hope it's soon!

My sister-in-law and brother came over today to pick up some stuff and while they were here I asked them if they could give me a ride to the doctor's office on Tuesday for my b/w. DH is working and will have the car so I need a lift. My brother said he had to stay at home all morning to wait on the sprinkler guy. Then my SIL, Kayla asked me...

Her: What's going on Tuesday?
Me: I'm getting my blood pregnancy test.

She literally squealed and clapped and said, "Oh Angel!" and rushed over to hug me. Then she patted my tummy and said, "There could be a baby in there!" I had to laugh. I love Kayla, she's just adorable. I had to remind her to stay calm - that the results could go either way, but she didn't pay any attention at all. "Can you imagine the kind of baby shower you're going to have?"

I had to laugh again. Kayla has offered to be a surrogate for me if all else fails. She's even willing to use her own egg since we can't afford IVF. How amazing is that?

I'm really happy right now girls. It's been a good day. I have a good feeling about things.

I'm praying so much for all of you. I can't wait to see everyone posting their BFP's. Much love.

- Angel

Edit: Oh, forgot to mention. Kayla is taking me to the doctor so I have a ride. Whew!

[TKahn]

I'm officially 6dpIUI now - almost half way there on our second IUI attempt! I've been under severe stress for the past several days. (One of the serious downsides to being sole owner & operator of your own business - ugh!)

Last night, just before bed, I had wicked cramping from out of nowhere and after about 15 minutes, it was gone. Last night, crazy dreams. Yesterday afternoon & again this morning, my cm went back to being very watery & fertile quality. Odd. With the Ovidrel shot - we definitely ovulate, right?? I BBT chart every day at 8:05 am - and it's shown a definite ovulation pattern starting the day after the shot - (so the day of IUI it was 2 days up!)

I've heard of ladies having creamy cm - but not going back to watery. Is this normal?

[JessicaN]

I woke up this am feeling fine. I have today off so I was watching a movie on tv earlier. I started to have a feeling similar to when you know you are about to start your period and a little later I felt like I had to go to the bathroom. At the end of urination I had a little pain. Then the frequency started and I began to urinate blood. This all came on within 2 hours! I went into an urgent care and got a prescription for UTI. I feel horrible right now, body aches, yuck! This is not good timing to get sick! I wonder if this is going to affect our chances at getting pregnant now? I left a message at my RE's office but they are closed for the weekend and since I was seen in UC I didn't think it was an emergency that I needed to page the Dr for. Ugh! Frusterating! It was definately blood in the urine not vaginal bleeding...yuck!

[charlie'smom]

Originally Posted by JessicaN

I woke up this am feeling fine. I have today off so I was watching a movie on tv earlier. I started to have a feeling similar to when you know you are about to start your period and a little later I felt like I had to go to the bathroom. At the end of urination I had a little pain. Then the frequency started and I began to urinate blood. This all came on within 2 hours! I went into an urgent care and got a prescription for UTI. I feel horrible right now, body aches, yuck! This is not good timing to get sick! I wonder if this is going to affect our chances at getting pregnant now? I left a message at my RE's office but they are closed for the weekend and since I was seen in UC I didn't think it was an emergency that I needed to page the Dr for. Ugh! Frusterating! It was definately blood in the urine not vaginal bleeding...yuck!

I actually did start having vaginal bleeding tonight. I am a little nervous about it, but still trying to stay positive. I never get pre-period spotting, so it is unusual, but I hope that maybe it's implantation bleeding. All I know is that I'm scared and nervous. My RE's office told me to wait until 18 days post trigger to test, but I think I may test on Wednesday...because this wait is killing me. Besides, we leave for vacation on Friday, and I would at least like a couple days to process, regardless of the result. I will be happy when this is all over with...I'm driving myself crazy. It doesnt help that hubby has been working crazy hours.

[Babson97]

Well, it's been a long 2WW this time around. Not sure why, but it just feels like it will never end. Maybe it's because I know if this doesn't work, I am moving on to injectibles.... which would be fine, but unfortunately, my insurance doesn't cover much and it would be over $1,100 a month for us to do this. DH and I both said that if this round doesn't work, we would try the injectibles twice, and then we are just going to have to save some money and try it on our own.

I am so torn with how I have been feeling this past week. There are times where my boobs are so sore and then it stops.... and when I was in NYC these past 3 days, I was so bloated and heavy and crampy. Not sure if it was the nice dinners but it was lasting all day for 3 days. And then I didn't sleep at all the 2 nights I was in NYC - but that could be down to not having a cool enough room.... but was it? Was I hot because my temperature was rising?? These minds games are enough to put anyone right over the edge.

Last night I slept like a baby in my A/C room in my own bed.... but my lower back is killing me and I'm still tired. The bloating feeling is gone, as well as the cramps.... good thing, bad thing? who knows!

I am going to take a home pregnancy test Monday morning, which will be 13dpIUI. I normally don't take the test, but I figured what the heck. I try to keep telling myself that this round didn't look good anyway, with only having 2 follies at 16.5mm. But somehow, I still get caught up in the "what if's" and get my hopes up.

Monday needs to come now..... A.S.A.P!

[bistro]

Mooody - what a nice idea! Thanks for the list!! I can't wait to see all the come in. I hope this group beats all the odds and has more than !! How awesome would that be?

I've been getting the little uternine twinges that Angsea and Kris (and someone else I think, I can't remember who . . . ) mentioned too. This is my first IUI and I'm not used to this!! Instead of focusing on "not getting my hopes up" my new approach is to GET my hopes up and talk and think really positively. Hope it works!

[angsea]

I'm driving myself nuts with phantom symptoms. I'm tired, fatigued. I feel like I'm peeing more than is normal for me. I've been having faint and infrequent bouts of nausea. Honestly I think I'm just paying too much attention. It's surely too early for symptoms.

However, I can still hope...

[JessicaN]

Hi everyone!
I see from Moody's list that tomorrow Heatherly, Babson, Angsea, and AliH will all be testing! Good luck!

for all of your 's!!!