R/R: Rant:DH can't handle stress. One stressful event and he shuts down. Meanwhile this girl is juggling two jobs, dealing with insurance all morning (doctor and car), on the phone with his doctor, etc etc etc. Ugh, just aggravated. Rave: solid smiley on CB OPK today! Will probably move over to tww tomorrow.
CS/Q: nothing.
GTKY: I wanna see something that will make me smile. Post a funny picture, or meme, or website or a joke
WAYDTGKU: PNV, vitamin D, fish oil, CoQ10, baby aspirin after O, pineapple core days 1-5 after O, fertility foods, RRL tea, green tea, BBT, CBDAs & Wondfos, Preseed, GDTPT, something else I remembered yesterday and now forgot
R/R: Let's just say that work right now has me calling it a win if I don't roll my eyes and make jerk off motions straight to someone's face. It's a hell of a time to be off alcohol.
CS/Q: nope
GTKY: I use this one every time. No shame in my game.
@jess0211 sorry you have to deal with multiple insurance calls today. That's everyone's nightmare! I'd suggest a nice glass of alcohol (if you are still drinking) tonight!
Me: 31 DH: 32 Dating since: 11/17/2001 Married: 9/26/2009 TTC: June 2016
R/R: I finally got in to the eye doctor today and it turns out I have a subepithelial something...basically an ulcer on my eye. I have to use steroid drops and can't wear contacts for a few days, but at least I have something that's supposed to help.
CS/Q: Forgot to take my temp early this morning and yesterday so I took it when I woke up...hello open circles!
GTKY: I wanna see something that will make me smile. Post a funny picture, or meme, or website or a joke
R/R: I finally got in to the eye doctor today and it turns out I have a subepithelial something...basically an ulcer on my eye. I have to use steroid drops and can't wear contacts for a few days, but at least I have something that's supposed to help.
CS/Q: Forgot to take my temp early this morning and yesterday so I took it when I woke up...hello open circles!
GTKY: I wanna see something that will make me smile. Post a funny picture, or meme, or website or a joke
Thank you all for the kind words. I stepped away for today because it's been a bad day, but tonight I am gonna snuggle with my H, drink (lots of) wine, and re-start tomorrow.
@kiwi2628 Oh no, I'm so sorry to see you back here, my friend. Entering cycle 6 is the worst. Like @julesdp I felt like such a failure on cycle 6 and it never really went away. I'm sorry you're dealing with this l. Know that we are here to commisserate even though we can't fix this terrible situation.
I am also super type A and something that has helped me feel more control is doing one thing different each cycle. For instance ED vs EOD, green tea before O, pineapple core and vitamin B complex after O -- experimenting with something new that might help. This is all pretty silly and I doubt makes much difference, but since it's clear that H or I (or both) are sub fertile, I do something marginal and hope for marginal results.
@Mythril I absolutely think you can put computer science knowledge to work, regardless of your family status. Go for it! @JulesDP I'm salty about working today, too. They're generous with the holidays around Christmas but we don't get the majority of the Monday holidays. We do get Good Friday, which is kind of awesome on the west coast because hardly anyone gets the day off so it's like a magic day when everyone is at work but places are open! However, on MLK Day, it always feels wrong to have that day but not MLK Day. @cdnrunning and @canonmom413 Hey there cycle buddies! @WildMagelet Personally, I do both Wondfos and Clearblue Advanced (CBDAs or CBADs, idk, whatever). I would recommend starting with Wondfos (buy them from Amazon after searching TB for counterfeit Wondfos because it has a list of legit sellers) and doing them a couple times a day. In theory, the majority of women have their LH surge in the night. But, like everything else, there's still a lot of people who aren't like that. Personally, I have a longer surge and I'll get pretty positive OPKs for two days in a row. Other people have a short surge that could happen mid-day so if they only tested in the mornings, they would miss it completely. So start with the cheapies until you have an idea of how you operate. @NYTino24 TW
I'm sorry to say that there really is no telling with this cycle. Personally, I gave myself a bit of a break so I was pretty lax with the temping and stuff, only checking in every couple days, but still, I'm 82% certain that my first cycle post-loss was anovulatory. I'm usually in the 28-29 day cycle range but that one was 36 days. As for the testing out the HCG, don't get your hopes up too soon. I thought that if Wondfos supposedly had a sensitivity of 25, that would mean a blazing line at 25, not a squinty squinter. I had an squinter a couple days before one test and had my hopes up that I would be done and was pretty upset when it came back at 27 or so. You might go ahead and try some meds for the digestive issues. The same thing that causes the peristalsis in your uterus when it's cleaning house causes peristalsis with your intestines, too. Day by day, you'll get through this. Some days will be worse, but you'll have more good days.
@heatherdubrow Well, I know nothing about Oahu but as a person with a fair complexion, we started out with Sun Bum sunscreen and it was all-around better than the Banana Boat we bought when we ran out of it. It smelled better, went on better, didn't get as nasty, and, most importantly protected us better. And if you're into snorkeling, just break down and buy an SPF shirt, and frankly some board shorts. I always want to stay out longer than you should in the water on one application so my back and buns get over toasted because I'm always thinking, "just five more minutes!" @JJMNO1616 Typically I don't see a difference with about a half hour change but I definitely see it with an hour change. Typically, if I wake up early, it will be lower and later will be higher but I don't think everyone is like that.
Me: 34 DH: 38 Married: June 2011 TTC since Feb 2016 BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16 BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
@kiwi2628 and @NYTino24 - I'm sorry. Hugs to both of you @canonmom413 - Ineed a tshirt with that phrase - Too Much Monday, Not Enough Coffee. I also do the same thing with reusing the same tea bag all day. @JulesDP and @jess0211- yay for a +OPK Good luck @bluejeanbabi05 @WildMagelet - I use clear Blue Advanced. You take it once a day. @ladymeowmeow - Ilove that dog. Makes the best memes.
Month/Cycle: AL - 1/1!!! (although trying for just over a year)
CD: 3
WAYDTGKU: WOOHOO1 I'm officially doing things to ttgp! Obviousy, PNV, but I'll start my OPKs again this month, especially since my cycle has been a bit wonky.
R/R: So I was supposed to get AF next Saturday, so I was really surprised when it arrived last Saturday (at a baby shower no less). So that means during the last three months I've been early once, late once and on time once. So clearly my body is being a bit wonky.
CS/Q:
GTKY: I wanna see something that will make me smile. Post a funny picture, or meme, or website or a joke
** December BMB Siggy Challenge - Animals in Pools **
Me: 31+ H: 32 TTC Since 11/2015 #1 - MMC 6.5 weeks (2/16); #2 - MC due to cystic hygroma at 20 weeks (10/16); #3 CP (2/17); #4 - Due 12.16.17
@WildMagelet I use wondfo and Clearblue Advanced Digital. I like the clarity of CBAD but my surge is super short I use Wondfos 2-3 times a day once I have a flashing smiley faces on CBAD.
@WildMagelet yes I have three. One isn't in the pictures though. Thanks! I adore them!
ETA comments
32 years old (both H and I) Dating 7/2008 Married 7/2014 H Type I Diabetic TTC 1/2016
12/2016
mental break from TTC-NTNP
1/10/2017 initial appt with RE (all BW results WNL) 1/17/2017
SA DX Virtual Azoo (3 sperm 0%morph 0%motility) 1/18/2017
STP tubes clear 2/1/2017 initial appt with Urologist
2/15/2017 DX H Robertsonian Translocation H is on clomid and Theralogix Supplements 6/26/17 repeat SA: 47 sperm 0% morph 13% motility 7/26/17 IVF Consult, repeat SA (4 sperm) 8/21/17 Starting IVF cycle with Donor Sperm backup 9/1/17 ER ICSI PGS: only 2 donor embryos made it to freeze 9/13/17 Started cycle for IUI with donor and clomid 9/27/17 IUI canceled for overstim October Plan IUI with donor and low dose clomid
Re: WTO Monday 1/16
Me: 36 DH: 41
DS born 04/24/08
TTC #2: September 2016
My Chart: http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/681ee7
CD: 15
WAYDTGKU: stuff and things.
R/R: Rant:DH can't handle stress. One stressful event and he shuts down. Meanwhile this girl is juggling two jobs, dealing with insurance all morning (doctor and car), on the phone with his doctor, etc etc etc. Ugh, just aggravated. Rave: solid smiley on CB OPK today! Will probably move over to tww tomorrow.
CS/Q: nothing.
GTKY: I wanna see something that will make me smile. Post a funny picture, or meme, or website or a joke
Will post something later when not mobile
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: PNV, vitamin D, fish oil, CoQ10, baby aspirin after O, pineapple core days 1-5 after O, fertility foods, RRL tea, green tea, BBT, CBDAs & Wondfos, Preseed, GDTPT, something else I remembered yesterday and now forgot
R/R: Let's just say that work right now has me calling it a win if I don't roll my eyes and make jerk off motions straight to someone's face. It's a hell of a time to be off alcohol.
CS/Q: nope
GTKY: I use this one every time. No shame in my game.
Married: June 2011
TTC since Feb 2016
BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16
BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP
BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
Dating since: 11/17/2001
Married: 9/26/2009
TTC: June 2016
EDD: 5/14/2018
Married: October 2009
TTC#1: August 2016
DD Born 10/20/17
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU: PNVs, BBT, CM, green tea
R/R: I finally got in to the eye doctor today and it turns out I have a subepithelial something...basically an ulcer on my eye. I have to use steroid drops and can't wear contacts for a few days, but at least I have something that's supposed to help.
CS/Q: Forgot to take my temp early this morning and yesterday so I took it when I woke up...hello open circles!
GTKY: I wanna see something that will make me smile. Post a funny picture, or meme, or website or a joke
Saw this today and it made me LOL
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU: PNVs, BBT, CM, green tea
R/R: I finally got in to the eye doctor today and it turns out I have a subepithelial something...basically an ulcer on my eye. I have to use steroid drops and can't wear contacts for a few days, but at least I have something that's supposed to help.
CS/Q: Forgot to take my temp early this morning and yesterday so I took it when I woke up...hello open circles!
GTKY: I wanna see something that will make me smile. Post a funny picture, or meme, or website or a joke
Saw this today and it made me LOL
@kiwi2628 Sorry for CD1. Hugs to you.
@thebookisbetter Sorry for CD1
@JuneRoseRuby Those pics of your dogs are wonderful!
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: checking cm/cp, pnv
R/R: rave: I left work 2 hrs early to spend some needed time with my dd. Early bedtime tonight! Rant: I think I am coming down with a cold.
CS/Q:
GTKY: I wanna see something that will make me smile. Post a funny picture, or meme, or website or a joke
I am also super type A and something that has helped me feel more control is doing one thing different each cycle. For instance ED vs EOD, green tea before O, pineapple core and vitamin B complex after O -- experimenting with something new that might help. This is all pretty silly and I doubt makes much difference, but since it's clear that H or I (or both) are sub fertile, I do something marginal and hope for marginal results.
@JulesDP I'm salty about working today, too. They're generous with the holidays around Christmas but we don't get the majority of the Monday holidays. We do get Good Friday, which is kind of awesome on the west coast because hardly anyone gets the day off so it's like a magic day when everyone is at work but places are open! However, on MLK Day, it always feels wrong to have that day but not MLK Day.
@cdnrunning and @canonmom413 Hey there cycle buddies!
@WildMagelet Personally, I do both Wondfos and Clearblue Advanced (CBDAs or CBADs, idk, whatever). I would recommend starting with Wondfos (buy them from Amazon after searching TB for counterfeit Wondfos because it has a list of legit sellers) and doing them a couple times a day. In theory, the majority of women have their LH surge in the night. But, like everything else, there's still a lot of people who aren't like that. Personally, I have a longer surge and I'll get pretty positive OPKs for two days in a row. Other people have a short surge that could happen mid-day so if they only tested in the mornings, they would miss it completely. So start with the cheapies until you have an idea of how you operate.
@NYTino24 TW
@JJMNO1616 Typically I don't see a difference with about a half hour change but I definitely see it with an hour change. Typically, if I wake up early, it will be lower and later will be higher but I don't think everyone is like that.
Married: June 2011
TTC since Feb 2016
BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16
BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP
BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
@canonmom413 - Ineed a tshirt with that phrase - Too Much Monday, Not Enough Coffee. I also do the same thing with reusing the same tea bag all day.
@JulesDP and @jess0211- yay for a +OPK
Good luck @bluejeanbabi05
@WildMagelet - I use clear Blue Advanced. You take it once a day.
@ladymeowmeow - Ilove that dog. Makes the best memes.
Month/Cycle: AL - 1/1!!! (although trying for just over a year)
CD: 3
WAYDTGKU: WOOHOO1 I'm officially doing things to ttgp! Obviousy, PNV, but I'll start my OPKs again this month, especially since my cycle has been a bit wonky.
R/R: So I was supposed to get AF next Saturday, so I was really surprised when it arrived last Saturday (at a baby shower no less). So that means during the last three months I've been early once, late once and on time once. So clearly my body is being a bit wonky.
CS/Q:
GTKY: I wanna see something that will make me smile. Post a funny picture, or meme, or website or a joke
** December BMB Siggy Challenge - Animals in Pools **
Me: 31+ H: 32
TTC Since 11/2015
#1 - MMC 6.5 weeks (2/16); #2 - MC due to cystic hygroma at 20 weeks (10/16); #3 CP (2/17); #4 - Due 12.16.17
@WildMagelet I use wondfo and Clearblue Advanced Digital. I like the clarity of CBAD but my surge is super short I use Wondfos 2-3 times a day once I have a flashing smiley faces on CBAD.
@NYTino24 Lots of hugs
@lund Good luck in TWW
@BertieMeetsGertie Yay for +OPK!
@JuneRoseRuby GL with testing!
@jess0211 Yay for solid smiley!
Dating: 2/2007 Married: 4/2011
TTC #1: 9/2016
*TW*
BFP #2: 3/9/2017 - CP: 3/10/2017
08/2017: DH's SA = normal
08/2017: Low progesterone (4.6) all other BW normal
11/2017: HSG Clear; Pelvic Ultrasound Normal; and AMH, FSH, and Estradiol normal
12/2017: 1,000mg Metformin
12/2017: 50mg Clomid + TI = BFN
01/2018: 100mg Clomid + TI = BFN
01/2018: RE Consult
03/2018: 5mg Letrozole + 50 units Gonal-F + 500 μg Ovidrel + IUI = BFP #3: 4/1/2018 - CP: 4/4/2018
04/2018: 5mg Letrozole + Gonal-F + Ovidrel + IUI = BFP #4: 5/2/18
SD: 21 & SS: 17
BFP #2 6/3/2020
*Trigger Warning*
ETA comments
Dating 7/2008
Married 7/2014
H Type I Diabetic
TTC 1/2016
1/10/2017 initial appt with RE (all BW results WNL)
1/17/2017 SA DX Virtual Azoo (3 sperm 0%morph 0%motility)
1/18/2017 STP tubes clear
2/1/2017 initial appt with Urologist
2/15/2017 DX H Robertsonian Translocation
H is on clomid and Theralogix Supplements
6/26/17 repeat SA: 47 sperm 0% morph 13% motility
7/26/17 IVF Consult, repeat SA (4 sperm)
8/21/17 Starting IVF cycle with Donor Sperm backup
9/1/17 ER ICSI PGS: only 2 donor embryos made it to freeze
9/13/17 Started cycle for IUI with donor and clomid
9/27/17 IUI canceled for overstim
October Plan IUI with donor and low dose clomid