I wanted to thank everyone who has commented on or visited my blog this week for ICLW. It really means a lot to me to get your comments, empathy and well-wishes. And serious thanks to Mel for organizing it, what a wonderful thing for us first-timers!!
It is almost 1 week until my big consult, I am trying so hard not to think about it, but it is always lurking in my mind. I am ready to be moving forward in this process again. I feel very stagnant now, although I also get that I need a break. I see-saw back and forth, one minute thinking how nice is it not to be bloated, to be working out again, to have a drink here and there. But then I flop over to wanting to be working actively towards getting pregnant, and moving on to another phase of my life. The roller coaster continues, even when I am not doing anything.
I'm also waiting for AF, just cause I need one more thing to wait for. For all you ladies that have a failed IVF under your belt, is it normal to have your cycles messed up for a while after? I am usually fairly predictable, but I'm on CD 30, and still no sign of my auntie. Just wondering.
Have a lovely weekend all. I'm off to watch the Cubs-Sox crosstown classic. Go Cubbies!
Repeat: Cold Peace
1 day ago
Hi Pie...thanks for the comments at my blog. My RE said not to overdue it exercise-wise, no running and no ab work. So lots of walks and a little on the elipitical. I am definitely being careful. And I canceled my next session of pilates and kick boxing :(
ReplyDeleteThe RE office just called and said my b/w was a-ok, thank god, my protocol stays the same and I go back again tomorrow. Still a little blood but I am feeling good otherwise. And my stomach is surviving. The shots aren't nearly as bad as I thought they would be, thankfully. We should be moving on to butt shots soon!
Have a GREAT weekend!
And here's hoping that AF visits you soon :)
ReplyDeleteIt took about 4-5 days after I stopped taking the progesterone for AF to kick in. I also had a positive beta for a couple of days, so that may have delayed things further. Just plan a nice day out and wear white pants. She'll show up. Guaranteed.
ReplyDeleteI hope the consult goes well. I'll definitely keep track of your blog going forward!
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I'm a Cubbie fan, too! Glad they won yesterday. Hopefully they will take another one today!
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your big consult!
ICLW
Praying that everything goes well!!
ReplyDelete~Michelle (ICLW)
Here, auntie, auntie, auntie...
ReplyDeleteDittoing the "plan an out going and wear white" sentiment. OK, that shouldn't be quotes since I paraphrased. You get what I mean.
I hope your big consult goes well. Sending you lots of good JUJU as well as some peace.
ReplyDelete*HUGS/ICLW*
I'm so glad you had such a great experience with your first ICLW. I love it too. Isn't Mel the best?! I just don't know where I would be without this community.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your IVF cycle. I hope the next one is all you'll ever need. Take care.
Best of luck on your upcoming appointment. I hope you get a great new plan out of it.
ReplyDeleteIsn't ICLW awesome! It's so fun finding new blogs!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog through ICWL, and I, too, have just recently found what an amazing group of women are all going through this crap we call infertility.
ReplyDeleteI hope things go well as you look at your next IVF. Waiting and not obsessing is one of the hardest things to do. We're working with a gestational carrier and her first beta is on the 6th. So that looks like a big day for many of us.
Best of luck for your consult, I hope everything goes well got you.
ReplyDeleteHope all goes well during your consult.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your DH all the best.
*ICLW*