tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post1439416195365768859..comments2024-02-11T23:03:48.418-08:00Comments on torthúil: Twenty-nine daystorthúilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-89224973412656357532013-10-29T19:32:14.604-07:002013-10-29T19:32:14.604-07:00Thanks.We must count what small mercies there are,...Thanks.We must count what small mercies there are, right? :-) I've discovered that if I can make myself tired enough on days 1 and 2, so that I don't wake up at night and think too much, that I'm usually OK. Here's too some real hope and results soon, for both of us. :-) torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-15813370666379627892013-10-29T09:50:15.082-07:002013-10-29T09:50:15.082-07:00You have yet again, so very elegantly and accurate...You have yet again, so very elegantly and accurately described the hope you feel when there is no hope--a feeling I experience on a regular basis. Congrats on the 29 day cycle, the 12 day luteal phase and eeking out a purposeful day when it could have gone in a different direction.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-1948818188035289182013-10-27T10:58:12.935-07:002013-10-27T10:58:12.935-07:00Yes! and there are positives to focus on: longer c...Yes! and there are positives to focus on: longer cycle length, heavy menstrual flow, actual positive OPKs....it's just a real mental discipline to keep thinking about the factors that our in our favour vs. the ones that are not.torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-26121934313228321262013-10-27T10:48:02.993-07:002013-10-27T10:48:02.993-07:00I absolutely hate the waiting cycles, but like you...I absolutely hate the waiting cycles, but like you said with each one you're getting closer to your next attempt. I really hope your cocktail of supplements does the trick!Aramishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12275274008426941898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-81388110653709948472013-10-26T20:28:22.055-07:002013-10-26T20:28:22.055-07:00Thanks Annie. I totally hear you about the sadness...Thanks Annie. I totally hear you about the sadness still finding its way in. Fortunately, it actually has been a pretty good Saturday! I finished the yard work and laundry, and I even practiced music! I got quite into it and forgot to feel bummed out. Another thing I am grateful for...ever since seeing Dr. Q I have not had severe period pain (rap wood). Dunno if it's something she's doing or just better luck....but I am soooo relieved not to have to endure hours of cramps and horrible stabby pains. I hope we can both find reason and a way to hope in the next few months...and for that hope to be fulfilled. till then just count the small victories.torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-80849328202517535022013-10-26T20:19:36.370-07:002013-10-26T20:19:36.370-07:00Hooray for a 29 day cycle and a 12 day luteal phas...Hooray for a 29 day cycle and a 12 day luteal phase! That's great! But I know the disappointment always hurts, no matter how much we think we're used to it. We are in our 20th month of trying, and I basically always assume a negative every luteal phase now, but no matter how much I try to tell myself I KNEW it didn't happen, the sadness still finds its way to my heart. But I love that you are looking at the good things here--normal cycle with strong luteal phase and one step closer to IVF. <br /><br />Yard work and laundry sounds like a good Saturday to me :)Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01507531522613335860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-90648652929266081882013-10-26T16:54:13.148-07:002013-10-26T16:54:13.148-07:00Thanks Caroline!Thanks Caroline!torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-36308901250262751952013-10-26T15:16:47.147-07:002013-10-26T15:16:47.147-07:00You are one step closer to that sweet baby of your...You are one step closer to that sweet baby of yours!!!Caroline @ In Due Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16261569299914107796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-82117527598511534332013-10-26T14:40:02.805-07:002013-10-26T14:40:02.805-07:00Thanks Anne. Plus, working in the yard outside wil...Thanks Anne. Plus, working in the yard outside will ideally make me tired enough that I sleep through the whole night. :-) The worst thoughts happen on wakeful nights. :-) If I can get a good night's sleep on days 1 and 2, and stay distracted during the days, then I'm usually good for the ride. :-)torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-26597627332496666752013-10-26T13:51:43.026-07:002013-10-26T13:51:43.026-07:00A purposeful day is better than a crying-mess-on-t...A purposeful day is better than a crying-mess-on-the-couch day. Maybe not as desirable as a good day, but in the right direction anyway. I hope by this evening you feel content and accomplished, and hopeful for the IVF cycle, which is ever closer. Adihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489423723982017482noreply@blogger.com