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Trying For A Sibling Check In *{October 2015}*
PrimRoseMama
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***This is a check-in for those with babies/children at home. If you are having a hard TTC day or TTCAL day: This post may mention children or issues specifically related to parenting or babies. Pregnancy may also be mentioned. Please feel free to lurk (and post if you want, whatever) at your own discretion.***
Greetings all!
My name is Prim. I'm a regular on TTGP (off and on since 2012) and we are trying for #3. Every month I'm going to post a TFAS check in for those of us going for #2 or more. I'll bump this post throughout the month and start another one next month. If you have any specific questions about TFAS, feel free to post them here. I am sure we can try to help you. Please be mindful of those that may be lurking, but also don't feel like you have to censor yourself if you have an issue with kids at home. --Prim
What number are you trying for?
How long have you been TTC?
Other Children at home?
Your profession (if you work outside the home)?
If you are SAHM, what is your favorite part of being home with your LO?
Any thoughts about this cycle?
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free)
Any questions?
Greetings all!
My name is Prim. I'm a regular on TTGP (off and on since 2012) and we are trying for #3. Every month I'm going to post a TFAS check in for those of us going for #2 or more. I'll bump this post throughout the month and start another one next month. If you have any specific questions about TFAS, feel free to post them here. I am sure we can try to help you. Please be mindful of those that may be lurking, but also don't feel like you have to censor yourself if you have an issue with kids at home. --Prim
What number are you trying for?
How long have you been TTC?
Other Children at home?
Your profession (if you work outside the home)?
If you are SAHM, what is your favorite part of being home with your LO?
Any thoughts about this cycle?
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free)
Any questions?
Re: Trying For A Sibling Check In *{October 2015}*
How long have you been TTC? Technically, we haven't started. We had a suprise BFP in July which resulted in a MMC and d&c on September 15th. Still waiting for AF to show so we can start really TTC, but I'd say right not we're NTNP.
Other Children at home? DS. He just turned two at the end of August.
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? none
If you are SAHM, what is your favorite part of being home with your LO? Being able to bring him to classes, watching him grow and change every day, making new mom friends and having playdates. ETA: Not having to pay for daycare!
Any thoughts about this cycle? Nope.
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free) I'm irrationally jealous of anyone who hasn't experienced a loss.
Any questions? For those who temp vaginally, what do you do when AF arrives? I'm considering switching to vaginal temps once I start up again bc I'm a mouth breather.
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BFP #4 1/2016, DD born 10/2016
How long have you been TTC? 16 cycles, 4 temping with good timing.
Other Children at home? DD 8 going on 18 (cliché I know, but true. She's a grown up....)
If you are SAHM, what is your favorite part of being home with your LO? Just being there for DD and spending days doing whatever.
Any thoughts about this cycle? Haven't O'd yet so we will see ^_^
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free) We've been on vacay this weekend and I want to just unload the car and rest but DD wants to visit my folks and we probably will.....
How long have you been TTC? Since June (although we took July off due to illness).
Other Children at home? One son who is almost 4.
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? Attorney
If you are SAHM, what is your favorite part of being home with your LO?
Any thoughts about this cycle? I was really optimistic about the last cycle because our timing was great, but no luck. We're eager to get going on trying again.
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free) I'm super hungover today. Too much fun at my brother's wedding.
Any questions? I can't think of any.
How long have you been TTC? Since July
Other Children at home? DS, age 2
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? Geologist
Any thoughts about this cycle? I hope I O on the earlier side bc I'm going away for work and we'll miss out CD20-24. FX.
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free) The terrible twos are real. MH was so fed up with the dictator that I told him to take a walk to cool off earlier today. Yesterday I was on the verge of meltdown after dealing with the boundary-testing whiney munchkin. Om.... We love him and we want a sibling for him but ohhhh, he's been testing us this weekend. Bring me the wine while I can.
How long?: We've been NTNP since April, this is our first official month TTC.
Other LO?: DS is 6, but not at home FT. My ex-husband & I have shared custody.
Profession?: Assistant Human Resouces Director
SAHM?: I was for DS's for year, and it ended with me needing more adult interaction & child socialization for DS. All in all; great choice!
Thoughts this cycle?: TWW is agonizing.
Sunday Bitchfest?: AF is due today, but no sign & no BFP, either. I'm just ready for CD1, again.
On a lighter note, we're placing our travel trailer today. We're going tiny! We've completely downsized from our 2b/2b apartment to a 360 sq ft travel trailer. Unconventional, I know, but we can't wait.
How long have you been TTC? We've been NTNP but if AF comes, we're officially TTC afterwards.
Other Children at home? Yes, DS who is 4.
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? Legal Assistant
Any thoughts about this cycle? I've had a lot of weird things going on that make me suspicious. I've had a lot of CM today but AF is due so that makes me want to POAS. Maybe we'll get lucky. FX.
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free)
How long have you been TTC? 2nd cycle
Other Children at home? DS-18 months
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? Teacher PT
If you are SAHM, what is your favorite part of being home with your LO? When I'm home with DS, I enjoy the moments when he is silliest.
Any thoughts about this cycle? I would have preferred to get a -2 in there, but O sneaked up on me. I'm beginning to SS, which is always healthy, of course.
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free) Just not into work right now. Adulting is rough.
How long have you been TTC? Stopped BC in July, but due to some real life, adult stuff, we are more in the NTNP phase right now until some things get resolved.
Other Children at home? DS who is 2.5.
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? Public relations manager.
Any thoughts about this cycle? I am glad I have had regular cycles since stopping BC, but my cycles are getting slightly shorter, which is odd.
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free) DS had been very tantrum-prone this weekend. I need the wine tonight.
LFAF April Siggy Challenge - TV/Movie BFFS - Romy & Michele
How long have you been TTC? 6 months
Other Children at home? DD1 will be 3 this month, DD2 is 1.5
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? Wahm
If you are SAHM, what is your favorite part of being home with your LO? Having time and flexibility.
Any thoughts about this cycle? Cd10 and still spotting
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free) just so tired these last few days from being super busy.
What number am I trying for? #3
Trying to conceive? First time/ first month. No full chart yet.
What kids do I have at home? I have a 3.5 year old daughter and a 20 month old son. Trouble makers together, but they are hilarious and sweet too :-).
Profession: I work in finance, can be demanding particularly with kids but my company is surprisingly considerate with the work/ life /family balance.
My cycle: it's super irregular but still in the "range". Sometimes 28 days and sometimes 43. I run a ton so if I have a race I just won't get it- kind of annoying but I've kind of figured it out.
Sunday rant: trying to figure out how to chart when I'm up like 3 times a night still getting pacifiers and sleeping with my daughter if she is "scared" at 2am. I think I am just going to have to use obscure temps and chart my cervical fluid. Went to the doctor Sunday and she's like yup, your in the range of days or whatever (had an annual and figured I'd get my money's worth) so we will see if she's right. Also trying to temp to back up the "signs". Wanted to also say the book recommendation was excellent/ a great read "taking charge of your fertility".
How long have you been TTC? 3 months, 2 cycles
Other Children at home? DS, 1.5
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? Sahm
If you are SAHM, what is your favorite part of being home with your LO? I was going to go cliche and say "being there for his firsts" but let's me different.. DS has some special needs and developmental delays and being able to be with him and control his activities and fulfill his needs is the best for me.
Any thoughts about this cycle? I'm cd20 and I've had 5 days of ewcm and I'm just ready to freaking ovulate already
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free)
Molars suck. Just saying.
How long have you been TTC? First cycle
Other Children at home? DS is 13 months
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? Clinical research project manager
If you are SAHM, what is your favorite part of being home with your LO?
Any thoughts about this cycle? This is my first post partum cycle and I know know know that I have to be patient because things probably will be out of whack for a while but despite knowing this, I am getting way too excited and emotionally invested in ttc again.
Sunday bitchfest: DS has been especially clingy and short tempered recently. Also he has never been a good sleeper, I am still up with him 2-3 times per night. We always wanted our kids close in age but when things get really frustrating, DH makes comments about not knowing if he's ready to go through this all over again. We usually dtd every 3-4 days and I'm worried that he's going to resist when I try to ramp it up if i pinpoint my FW
How long have you been TTC? Going on 4 mos
Other Children at home? Yes, DD is 4.
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? I'm an accountant at a software company.
Any thoughts about this cycle? 3 days into AF. I'm pretty bummed it's taking this long, although I know there are many who have been trying for much longer. I'm just impatient.
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free) Nothing today. I'm working on being grateful for what I have.
Any questions? Any other ladies out there over 35? Sometimes I feel really old and discouraged.
What number are you trying for: 2
How long have you been TTC?: Next cycle will be three months
Other children at home: Yep, 20 month old! Mr. Greyson Michael
Profession: SAHM with a teaching degree that's collecting dust lol! Also working toward my doula certification right now.
If you're a SAHM what's your favorite part of being home with LO: probably the fact that he's being taken care of just the way I want 100% of the time.
Any thoughts about this cycle: TWW almost over and I'm thinking I'm out this month but we will see.
Sunday bitchfest: Today has actually been good with the exception of being sick. DS was with my mom last night so I'm not gonna lie, I laid in bed pretty much all day.
Any questions: not now but that will change, I bet!
LFAF April Siggy: TV/Movie BFFs
BFP #4 1/2016, DD born 10/2016
LFAF April Siggy Challenge - TV/Movie BFFS - Romy & Michele
How long have you been TTC? Cycle 1 was June 2015 and we got our BFP July 11 (my DH's birthday). I had a MMC and D&C 9/18. I am awaiting ovulation and AF now so that will be Cycle 2...then Cycle 3 we can officially "TRY" again.
Other Children at home? DD - 3 years old
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? Elem. Teacher
Any thoughts about this cycle? I am happy that it seems my hormone levels are coming down quickly (based of temps and 2 neg. HPTs). I bought OPKs on Amazon and will start using them once they arrive to get back into the hang of things and hope O and AF don't take too long to get back into a routine.
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free)
Any questions? Anyone else want to share their post D&C/first cycle after miscarriage chart? Did you ovulate the same day even though your pre-o temps were high because of the HCG or was it a longer cycle? Did your AF get back to normal right away or did it take a few cycles? I know it is terrible to compare because every woman is different, it is just hard not to.
How long have you been TTC? 4 months temping, 5 since stopping BCP
Other Children at home? DD who will be 4 in December.
If you are SAHM, what is your favorite part of being home with your LO? I love getting to teach her new things!
Any thoughts about this cycle? First time for dotted CHs. It's annoying, but CM lines up.
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free) DH is leaving for a work trip this week. I'm really not looking forward to not getting a break in the evenings. Plus, I'll have to take DD on my Tues/Thurs group runs. I hate pushing the jogging stroller!
Any questions? Not at the moment, but love this check in @PrimRoseMama!
How long have you been TTC? Was supposed to start this month but had to delay for medical reasons, will start next cycle
Other Children at home? DD is 20 months
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? Registered Nurse
If you are SAHM, what is your favorite part of being home with your LO? I live in Canada so I had a year of maternity leave before going back to work. I loved being there for every milestone, every new facial expression, first word, first step, etc. I love my job but if I could stay home a little longer I would
Any thoughts about this cycle? Annoyed I had to delay. I had to get some immunizations for work, including a live MMR vaccine and they recommend waiting a month before TTC. I could have gotten this done months ago but put it off not realizing the ramifications. I'm mad at myself.
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free) Nothing comes to mind
Any questions?
How long have you been TTC? Started in August 2015. I have a similar story to KDHB13. I had a surprise BFP back in February 2015 and it ended in a m/c. I took a couple months off before officially TTC to give my body as well as my heart some time to heal.
Other Children at home? DD who is almost 2.5 years old.
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? Preschool Teacher
If you are SAHM, what is your favorite part of being home with your LO?
Any thoughts about this cycle? Trying to stay relaxed during the TWW.
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free): nothing at the moment.
Any questions?
DH: 35 | Me: 29
BFP #1- 07.25.12, EDD: 03.24.13, DD born 03.26.13
Surprised BFP #2- 02.25.15, EDD: 10/29/15 |*m/c 7w4d, D&C 04.02.2015
BFP #3- 01.21.16, EDD: 09.29.26 |*m/c-blighted ovum 2.19.16 8w1d, D&C 03.04.16
BFP #4- 05.24.16, EDD: 02.04.17 |*natural m/c- 07.08.16, 9w1d
BFP #5- 09/25/16, EDD: 06.07.17 GROW, BABY, GROW!
How long have you been TTC? WTO for months #2! Just started.
Other Children at home? DD who is 2.
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? Auto claims adjuster
Any thoughts about this cycle? Notfeeling confident and pretty sure we're out. I was set to O a few days ago and didn't, then got a positive OPK today, so tried to HIO and DH couldn't finish....so if I O'd today, our timing would be -2. Maybe I'll O tomorrow and try and get another BD in....
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free) See above!
Any questions? Nope!
Me: 28 DH: 33
DD: Born 7/30/13, 2 years old
TTC #2: August 2015
How long have you been TTC? 7 months.
Other Children at home? Yes.I have a 12 year old daughter.
If you are SAHM, what is your favorite part of being home with your LO? N/A
Any thoughts about this cycle? Just started AF so waiting it out.
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free). I am so sore from working out.Was very hard to work today and woke up with a major headach.
Any questions? N/A
My Ovulation Chart
How long have you been TTC? Had a surprise BFP in May and MC in July, on to month 4 post MC
Other Children at home? 2 sons, 6 & 8
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? Teacher
If you are SAHM, what is your favorite part of being home with your LO? Not at home
Any thoughts about this cycle? If I don't get a BFP this cycle we may stop officially TTC. My school only does 3 weeks of maternity leave and I am hoping for a summer baby to take advantage of my time off without loss of income.
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free) nothing now
How long have you been TTC? 2 months (albeit half-assed)
Other Children at home? Two: 8 yr old son and 2 year old daughter.
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? Government (communications)
If you are SAHM, what is your favorite part of being home with your LO? I wish I could answer this. Maybe after #3
Any thoughts about this cycle? Nope
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free). I hate calories. And jeans.
Any questions? Nada. Great thread though.
How long have you been TTC? 3 months
Other Children at home? 7yo DS
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? Financial analyst for an insurance company
Any thoughts about this cycle? This was my first full cycle temping and using OPKs so I feel like I have a much better idea of what's going on. The first two months we just kind of winged it. So I have some hope, but not a lot because our timing wasn't great. DH was sick during FW, I had to really talk him into just -1, lol. But it only takes one, right?
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free) Well, now it's Monday so I guess that's my only gripe at the moment.
Married: July 2015
BFP: 5/20/16 | EDD: 1/28/17 | Twin boys born 1/16/17
How long have you been TTC? 4 months
Other Children at home? We have one 14 months old son
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? I am a case manager for Felony Drug Court
Any thoughts about this cycle? We just had our first IUI yesterday. I don't want to jinx it, but I'm feeling good about it!
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free) I'm really hoping we get pregnant soon and I really want another baby, but there is a part of me that is really scared to have two little ones! I'm nervous that I will never sleep again! Also, there's an irrational part of me that's scared my little boy will be traumatized having to share me!
My son is only one, but I relate with this soooo much!!! There are definitely times when my DS is at his worst that I look at my DH and say "are you sure we want another one???"
How long have you been TTC? one month
Other Children at home? almost 6 y/o DS
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? business analyst
If you are SAHM, what is your favorite part of being home with your LO?
Any thoughts about this cycle? - Frustrated. My temps are all over the place which I think is due to change in weather and sleeping conditions. I sometimes sleep with a cooling unit in my bed (it cools the air under the blankets) and sometimes I don't. Plus, I was sick.
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free)
Any questions?
How long have you been TTC? not really trying...just not preventing
Other Children at home? 10 month old baby boy
Your profession (if you work outside the home)? I'm a business analyst in IST
If you are SAHM, what is your favorite part of being home with your LO? I'm getting 6 weeks baby bonding starting next week so I am VERY excited to be a temporary SAHM! I'm looking forward to all the fun times playing with my son and taking him new places.
Any thoughts about this cycle? When will i get my cycle?! I'm almost 10 months pp and no period or sign of it coming!! I really wanted to try and get pregnant by the end of the year, but i'm feeling hopeless because i have no way of tracking prime time.
Sunday Bitchfest: Any thing in particular you want to get off your chest? (note: this is not guaranteed to be flame free)
Any questions? nope...just waiting and hoping for a BFP!