Nothing new to report as far as TTC is concerned. I'm in the waiting period.
Right now, I'm waiting for 7DPO to get P4 tested. Hopefully I responded as well as last month to the 5 mg of Femara. After that it's another week to go in the 2WW.
Tonight begins another set of night shifts. With all the tragedies going on in the country in Boston and Texas, I will be honest and say that I'm not really looking forward to going back to work. It doesn't take more than a few minutes back at the console to forgot this feeling and get back in the groove again. Sometimes I think 7 day breaks are too long to be off from work.
Stay safe out there. Take care of yourselves.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
IUI 1 DONE!
IUI 1 is complete!
According to Dr A, DHs counts were great. I believe he said it was 77 million, which further confirms DHs self proclaimed Super Sperm name.
The US revealed the collapsed area showing where I just ovulated. He said based on that, it looks like I O'ed this morning and in his words, "Our timing couldn't be better!"
In a moment of teaching he told the medical students that I had excellent mucous. One of them leaned over and said, "I bet you never thought you would like to hear that." Haha nope. She's right. It's the little things that make us IFers happy.
The procedure itself doesn't hurt but it is uncomfortable like a pap. Honestly the dildo cam US is more uncomfortable than this. But I think that's because Dr A has trouble finding my left ovary every time. He probes around in there waving the wand like he just doesn't care.
Dr. A to students: "I'm trying to find her ovary. What is that I am looking at?"
Student: "That's the upper part of the uterus."
Waves wand around inside me like he stirring soup...
Dr. A: "What's this that I am showing right now?"
Me: "That's either my lung or my heart that you've been digging around to find."
They think I'm funny. They laugh while I sit there trying not to fart because apparently your reproductive organs are somewhere near your intestines.
So now we wait. I go in for a progesterone level check next week to see if my O was strong like last month.
Let the 2WW begin!
According to Dr A, DHs counts were great. I believe he said it was 77 million, which further confirms DHs self proclaimed Super Sperm name.
The US revealed the collapsed area showing where I just ovulated. He said based on that, it looks like I O'ed this morning and in his words, "Our timing couldn't be better!"
In a moment of teaching he told the medical students that I had excellent mucous. One of them leaned over and said, "I bet you never thought you would like to hear that." Haha nope. She's right. It's the little things that make us IFers happy.
The procedure itself doesn't hurt but it is uncomfortable like a pap. Honestly the dildo cam US is more uncomfortable than this. But I think that's because Dr A has trouble finding my left ovary every time. He probes around in there waving the wand like he just doesn't care.
Dr. A to students: "I'm trying to find her ovary. What is that I am looking at?"
Student: "That's the upper part of the uterus."
Waves wand around inside me like he stirring soup...
Dr. A: "What's this that I am showing right now?"
Me: "That's either my lung or my heart that you've been digging around to find."
They think I'm funny. They laugh while I sit there trying not to fart because apparently your reproductive organs are somewhere near your intestines.
So now we wait. I go in for a progesterone level check next week to see if my O was strong like last month.
Let the 2WW begin!
From the waiting room...
Why oh why is the waiting room at the RE 43 degrees?
I seriously need a sweater.
I'm just waiting on the lab to test DHs man juice and hoping for good counts.
His SA was great with good counts but there's always the worry that it won't be that high again.
I need to ask what the cutoff point is for IUI. From what I've seen on TB some REs want at least 5 mil.
The nurse just came out and said we should be able to do the IUI in about 30 minutes so I'm going to go get a bite to eat since I was too nervous and forgot to eat lunch earlier.
I seriously need a sweater.
I'm just waiting on the lab to test DHs man juice and hoping for good counts.
His SA was great with good counts but there's always the worry that it won't be that high again.
I need to ask what the cutoff point is for IUI. From what I've seen on TB some REs want at least 5 mil.
The nurse just came out and said we should be able to do the IUI in about 30 minutes so I'm going to go get a bite to eat since I was too nervous and forgot to eat lunch earlier.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
CD 12. 1 day until IUI!
Squee!!1!1!1
I love getting a positive OPK. It's a small feeling of happiness that my body is doing what it should be doing, albeit with a little bit of medical help.
Tomorrow is my midcycle scan and probably my IUI. I've got to get DHs man juice and hide it in my bra to keep it warm while I transport it.
The timing should work out good so here comes the part of the month when I get my hopes up. I just hope they don't fall back down again.
We've been blessed this month by a family member offering to pay the IUI costs. It couldn't have come at a better month. The offer was uplifting and eased my financial worries. My main worry was that if this cycle doesn't result in a BFP then it would be more disappointing but they understand the odds and wanted to help anyways.
DH is already saying this is going to work. Some days I want to smack the optimism out of him but it's actually becoming a little contagious.
I love getting a positive OPK. It's a small feeling of happiness that my body is doing what it should be doing, albeit with a little bit of medical help.
Tomorrow is my midcycle scan and probably my IUI. I've got to get DHs man juice and hide it in my bra to keep it warm while I transport it.
The timing should work out good so here comes the part of the month when I get my hopes up. I just hope they don't fall back down again.
We've been blessed this month by a family member offering to pay the IUI costs. It couldn't have come at a better month. The offer was uplifting and eased my financial worries. My main worry was that if this cycle doesn't result in a BFP then it would be more disappointing but they understand the odds and wanted to help anyways.
DH is already saying this is going to work. Some days I want to smack the optimism out of him but it's actually becoming a little contagious.
To the helpers,
I would be remiss if I didn't speak about my occupation today. As many of you know, I am proud to be a 911 dispatcher.
Yesterday started off as such a great day in our 911 center. I got called into work but I was happy to be there during the celebrations of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Our boss is great and plans dinners with our 911 board, officers stop by to say thanks, and we have dress up days like it's high school homecoming all over again.
I love my job. It's challenging to deal with an incredible amount of stupid everyday but there are many calls when we know we're making a difference in someone life. We want those calls. We need those calls. It helps us know that what we do matters. It's our job security, but unfortunately that job security is sometimes the one thing you don't want.
I don't want the job security that comes from the attack in Boston yesterday. I don't want to know that there are terrorists out there that could attack us at any moment. I don't want to be the calm voice on the radio when my officers, firefighters and medics are screaming for more help. I shouldn't have to be in this position for that kind of tragedy.
But like the officers, firefighters and medics, we don't have that choice. There's not a second to delay when you answer that call. You don't know what's on the other end of that call. It could be a kid who wrecked his bike or it could be an explosion in the middle of an event with thousands of people. We have to give our best to each of these callers.
The officers, firefighters, medics and 911 didn't hesitate yesterday. You've seen the photos and videos. While most people were running away as fast as they could, these brave men and women ran towards the explosions. All without a seconds hesitation. The live footage was horrific to watch but also uplifting at the same time as rescue efforts happened immediately. Our training and incident disaster planning helps us to know what to do in these moments, and we will all say that the split second decision that you make falls back on your training. For us, it's all hands on consoles and when large scale incidents have happened here in our area, the off duty dispatchers are running as fast as possible to the communications center and incident command communications post to help.
But sometimes, it's more than training that we fall back on. Sometimes it's just second nature to run towards the injured. It's second nature to want to help. We do it because we're trained to do it. But we also do it because our bodies and souls are hard wired different than others. Our bodies would refuse to let us walk away.
To everyone involved with the Boston event, my thoughts are with you.
To the helpers, thank you.
Yesterday started off as such a great day in our 911 center. I got called into work but I was happy to be there during the celebrations of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Our boss is great and plans dinners with our 911 board, officers stop by to say thanks, and we have dress up days like it's high school homecoming all over again.
I love my job. It's challenging to deal with an incredible amount of stupid everyday but there are many calls when we know we're making a difference in someone life. We want those calls. We need those calls. It helps us know that what we do matters. It's our job security, but unfortunately that job security is sometimes the one thing you don't want.
I don't want the job security that comes from the attack in Boston yesterday. I don't want to know that there are terrorists out there that could attack us at any moment. I don't want to be the calm voice on the radio when my officers, firefighters and medics are screaming for more help. I shouldn't have to be in this position for that kind of tragedy.
But like the officers, firefighters and medics, we don't have that choice. There's not a second to delay when you answer that call. You don't know what's on the other end of that call. It could be a kid who wrecked his bike or it could be an explosion in the middle of an event with thousands of people. We have to give our best to each of these callers.
The officers, firefighters, medics and 911 didn't hesitate yesterday. You've seen the photos and videos. While most people were running away as fast as they could, these brave men and women ran towards the explosions. All without a seconds hesitation. The live footage was horrific to watch but also uplifting at the same time as rescue efforts happened immediately. Our training and incident disaster planning helps us to know what to do in these moments, and we will all say that the split second decision that you make falls back on your training. For us, it's all hands on consoles and when large scale incidents have happened here in our area, the off duty dispatchers are running as fast as possible to the communications center and incident command communications post to help.
But sometimes, it's more than training that we fall back on. Sometimes it's just second nature to run towards the injured. It's second nature to want to help. We do it because we're trained to do it. But we also do it because our bodies and souls are hard wired different than others. Our bodies would refuse to let us walk away.
To everyone involved with the Boston event, my thoughts are with you.
To the helpers, thank you.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Femara finished. CD 8
I finished my final dose of Femara last night. I was in bed, two seconds from happy dream land when I bolted out of bed to remember to take my last dose. Almost an oops!
Good news is that I haven't had hardly any problems with this cycle of Femara. No headaches. No depression. It's been nice. I actually forgot that I should expect the same symptoms because I've been so busy. When I took the last two pills I thought hey I didn't have any headaches this time. Score!
DH and I are enjoying some fire pit time and beer. It's a nice relaxing night here. Grab a drink and join us!
Good news is that I haven't had hardly any problems with this cycle of Femara. No headaches. No depression. It's been nice. I actually forgot that I should expect the same symptoms because I've been so busy. When I took the last two pills I thought hey I didn't have any headaches this time. Score!
DH and I are enjoying some fire pit time and beer. It's a nice relaxing night here. Grab a drink and join us!
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
I pissed away $130.
First of all, let me tell you how much I freaking love The Bump. I want to punch ignorant newbies and stab some morons with spoons on occasion but the knowledgable women there have helped me tremendously.
They've saved my sanity some days and now thanks to Cara1024 and Shortie24, they're saving me $130 a month.
Cara posted about Clomid and Femara and in the midst of those replies, Shortie helps us by recommending Target or Costco for the saving Rx programs.
Instead of $140, the Femara at Target will cost me $10.75. If I could have hugged the pharmacist lady through the phone I would have. Unfortunately I've already spent the money for the pills this month but this will help for any upcoming months!!!
I asked why it's so much cheaper. Pharmacist girl said its their program to help those without insurance. I said I have insurance and I'm getting screwed because they ran it through insurance first and it got denied so I was paying the cash price. At Target they will sign me up for the savings program and not run it through insurance. She said its for people who have insurance too but it's intended to help save money. Well, duh?!? What smart people!!!
So anyways. Thanks Shortie and Cara. Without you guys I wouldn't have known what to ask!!!!
They've saved my sanity some days and now thanks to Cara1024 and Shortie24, they're saving me $130 a month.
Cara posted about Clomid and Femara and in the midst of those replies, Shortie helps us by recommending Target or Costco for the saving Rx programs.
Instead of $140, the Femara at Target will cost me $10.75. If I could have hugged the pharmacist lady through the phone I would have. Unfortunately I've already spent the money for the pills this month but this will help for any upcoming months!!!
I asked why it's so much cheaper. Pharmacist girl said its their program to help those without insurance. I said I have insurance and I'm getting screwed because they ran it through insurance first and it got denied so I was paying the cash price. At Target they will sign me up for the savings program and not run it through insurance. She said its for people who have insurance too but it's intended to help save money. Well, duh?!? What smart people!!!
So anyways. Thanks Shortie and Cara. Without you guys I wouldn't have known what to ask!!!!
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