**FREE COOKIES!! (And Flame Free Newbie Playdate)**

lizzyp9112

Here's where you can ask your questions that you want answers for, but have no idea where to ask them (or don't want to start a separate thread).

This if Flame Free, so bring on the questions!

(Thanks to @LindsRockies and @Diordra for the idea to do another one of these!)

cateyes543

Thanks for starting one of these! Hopefully all the new peeps will come out and play! 

MamaBina

This is awesome. Now Im trying to come up with a question to ask....

cateyes543

Maybe we could offer cookies...that went over well in OITNB

cateyes543

LindsRockies said:

Maybe we need a catchy-ier thread title.  It's all about advertising, y'know.  Get 'em in the door.

Maybe they don't believe it is flame-free, I mean look at Fridays.....

lizzyp9112

LindsRockies said:

Maybe we need a catchy-ier thread title.  It's all about advertising, y'know.  Get 'em in the door.

Done.

Who doesn't like free cookies??

KingLED

I saw cookies and clicked. Now I'm sad there aren't actually cookies.

lizzyp9112

bibliothecary said:

LindsRockies said:

Maybe we need a catchy-ier thread title.  It's all about advertising, y'know.  Get 'em in the door.

"Free pee sticks inside!"?

Or how about "we promise not to hurt you"?

"We promise not to hurt you" made me nervous laugh.

I made cupcakes last night.  DH was enjoying one and I stared at him, then asked (as he was chewing) if it tasted good.  He nodded, and I kept staring and said "So, not too sweet?  Everything.....  good?  It tastes like it should?" and he laughed nervously and nodded again.  Then he called me a creeper.

(It was really funny in person so I hope that translates even a little bit on here.  If not, story fail.)

KingLED

Maybe we could fake ask and answer typical questions? So people get the idea? Or can ask questions pertaining to the ones suggested?

justmepreggo2020

Erm well I would certainly ask something but I can't think of anything

lizzyp9112

@LindsRockies, the cupcakes were effing awesome.

Ok I'll ask a question.  I may have hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's (getting referred to an endocrinologist for further testing but at this point it's pretty clear one of those are the problem).  Anyone have experience with the impact of medication for either of those with TTC?  Assuming I start meds and get my thyroid working properly, will I need to go off them if I get pregnant?

KingLED

LindsRockies said:

Catchier, not catchy-ier.  OMG.  

Yeah, I misspelled and now I can't edit it because you jerkoffs quoted me.

This is easily one of my biggest causes of anxiety on these boards. Saying/spelling something incorrectly and being quoted a million times before you can fix it.  :-S

KingLED

MrsRexManing said:

Guys, I already know where the penis goes.

Not in the butt. Babies don't get made that way. @Darcyhermione said so. 

KingLED

PenguinMG said:

I have a question...maybe hypothetical, but I think you can still answer it!

The first few nights of temping this cycle I was having trouble sleeping. I was temping the first time I woke up, it was around 4am, so that I could temp on a solid 3 hours of sleep. Last night, I managed to sleep all the way to my alarm (6am), but FF gave me an open circle for today. If I am indeed sleeping right again, should I discard the first 3 temps for this cycle from 4am or will FF work it out no matter what?

ETA or should I wait for more information from OPKs, CM, etc?

Now I'm nervous I'll be the only one asking a question :-SS

It shouldn't matter. Always leave in as much information as possible.

Also, there is a check box where you can choose to always have your temps record at a set time regardless of when you actually input them. The only reason to change it is if you're far enough off that it really does make you have a weird temp. Maybe just make a note in the notes section if you're not sure.

justmepreggo2020

@joy26 this is what I could find..meh hope it helps?https://www.fastbleep.com/blog/about
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https://www.livestrong.com/article/161038-early-signs-of-implantation-pregnancy/#page=3

KingLED

Also worth noting, never take two temps in the same night. If you wake up early and take it and then go back to sleep, don't take it again. Just deal with it. Taking more than one temp will only cause confusion. 

getnauti

Joy2611 said:

PenguinMG - NO!  Don't discard temps.  As long as you got three hours of sleep before your temps, please keep them.

FertilityFriend gave you an open circle probably because you reported taking your temp at a different time.  I don't give FF a time.  Eff that - I temp after three hours of sleep.  Sometimes it's 4am, sometimes' it's 8am.  I always see a shift!  Remove the times for your temps if you want!

I seriously did not know you could not give FF a time!  I've been horrible with not recording temps because I've been waking up at different times and didn't think they would be accurate with the time difference.  This is great.

cateyes543

Oh I have a question, not sure why I didn't think of it earlier...FF related. Typically I never discard temps, like ever. But 2 of the last 3 nights were super bad sleep nights, 1-2 hours each at a time. Anyways, lack of sleep caused my temps to spike, even though I know there is no o yet. Problem being, I think today or tomorrow is O day and these temps are jacking with my cover line and potential O date. Would you discard high temps you know are wrong close to O? 

luciferous

I need threads like this to distract me from the 2 week waiting increments that has become my life. No one told me this TCC thing would take over my waking hours ... and sometimes the witching hours too.

Sometimes I bake just to distract myself.

ToryKate

PenguinMG said:

I have a question...maybe hypothetical, but I think you can still answer it!

The first few nights of temping this cycle I was having trouble sleeping. I was temping the first time I woke up, it was around 4am, so that I could temp on a solid 3 hours of sleep. Last night, I managed to sleep all the way to my alarm (6am), but FF gave me an open circle for today. If I am indeed sleeping right again, should I discard the first 3 temps for this cycle from 4am or will FF work it out no matter what?

ETA or should I wait for more information from OPKs, CM, etc?

Now I'm nervous I'll be the only one asking a question :-SS

I saw ppl already answered but I wanted to add I just change my time to "NA" every morning when I enter my temp. Seems to work for me

cateyes543

PenguinMG said: Follow up question: What would be a good reason to discard a temp? Like, why is it an option, when should you use it? We seem to be on the same question trail today. 

ETA-missed an important word

tlc35

I discarded a temp last month because I drank too much and slept poorly and had a really high temp.  I recorded it initially but then my temp went back down and I was pretty sure I hadn't O'd so I discarded it  at that point.  I probably shouldn't have even taken a temp since I had only slept for 1.5 hrs prior to taking it.

lizzyp9112

@NariaDreaming and @bibliothecary, thank you for the advice.  I'm just trying to be prepared for whatever may happen since based on my symptoms and the blood work it looks like thyroid issues are what is causing so many health problems I have had.

I am glad the meds can be taken throughout pregnancy-- I can handle regular blood draws to monitor everything.  I appreciate your help!

KatzKiss

slappalicious said:

lizabethc said:

@LindsRockies, the cupcakes were effing awesome.

Ok I'll ask a question.  I may have hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's (getting referred to an endocrinologist for further testing but at this point it's pretty clear one of those are the problem).  Anyone have experience with the impact of medication for either of those with TTC?  Assuming I start meds and get my thyroid working properly, will I need to go off them if I get pregnant?

Actually the opposite.  They *may* need to up your dosage.

They will probably test your thyroid about every two months when you're pregnant. Is is important to keep your levels under control. Taking your thyroid medication is essential especially during pregnancy as hypothyroidism can cause preeclampsia, low birth weight, preterm labor or miscarraige.

ETA: Fun factoid-Synthroid is one of the few medications that is pregnancy category A by the FDA which is the safest category a drug can be given.

dazzld1

Oh I have one! Not really TTGP related, but also not deserving of its own thread. Have any of you ladies who use menstral cups gone swimming with them? My vacation next month is "convienently" (read: sarcasm) the week I am expecting AF. I've never used one before, but I will totally covert over if they are beach friendly and won't fill up with ocean water!

lilsneezy

I'll go...

Does being underweight only affect your fertility if it cause you to not ovulate? I'm slightly underweight and have been TTC for almost a year now. I ovulate regularly but always wondered if my weight had anything to do with me not being pregnant yet. 

beckynsean11

LindsRockies said:

MamaB828 said:

I'll play. This will just be based on your opinion but I will surely appreciate them! 

What would you consider CD1 for me (had a mc last month). 

May 24th- Had very light pink spotting in early afternoon and then nothing the rest of the day

May 25th- Had bright red blood when I wiped and some dripped into the toilet but then turned brown for the rest of the day and never had to wear a pad

May 26th- Brown spotting all day

May 27th- Bright red blood again and had to wear a pad

May 29th-hCG was <5 

May 27th.

+1

My first period after this loss was similar. I didn't count CD1 until I needed to wear a pad. I reviewed the cycle & spotting with my doc, he concurred.

KatzKiss

bibliothecary said:

dazzld1 said:

Oh I have one! Not really TTGP related, but also not deserving of its own thread. Have any of you ladies who use menstral cups gone swimming with them? My vacation next month is "convienently" (read: sarcasm) the week I am expecting AF. I've never used one before, but I will totally covert over if they are beach friendly and won't fill up with ocean water!

Did it this week. Didn't fill up with pool water. Unless ocean water is much more crafty than its chlorinated cousin, I think you'll be fine.

The only issue to consider is that they come in different sizes so you would need to make sure you have the right fit before your trip.

chaysefaith

cramcakes said:

tlc35 said:

I discarded a temp last month because I drank too much and slept poorly and had a really high temp.  I recorded it initially but then my temp went back down and I was pretty sure I hadn't O'd so I discarded it  at that point.  I probably shouldn't have even taken a temp since I had only slept for 1.5 hrs prior to taking it.

You could have left it in and marked "Sleep Deprived" and "Drinking". FF would give you an open circle but it would still have some information for the day.

I marked this morning's temp as sleep deprived and got an open circle.  It had been bothering me all day but now that it's been brought up does FF take that into consideration when it gives you crosshairs and a cover line?

KingLED

lilsneezy said:

I'll go...

Does being underweight only affect your fertility if it cause you to not ovulate? I'm slightly underweight and have been TTC for almost a year now. I ovulate regularly but always wondered if my weight had anything to do with me not being pregnant yet. 

Typically yes. Assuming, of course, you're eating a healthy diet and getting enough calories/nutrients each day. 

dazzld1

bibliothecary said:

dazzld1 said:

Oh I have one! Not really TTGP related, but also not deserving of its own thread. Have any of you ladies who use menstral cups gone swimming with them? My vacation next month is "convienently" (read: sarcasm) the week I am expecting AF. I've never used one before, but I will totally covert over if they are beach friendly and won't fill up with ocean water!

Did it this week. Didn't fill up with pool water. Unless ocean water is much more crafty than its chlorinated cousin, I think you'll be fine.

----mobile quote box fail----

I'm sold! Let's hope for my sake that ocean water is just as well behaved
Out of curiosity which brand do you use?

dazzld1

MamaB828 said:

I'll play. This will just be based on your opinion but I will surely appreciate them! 

What would you consider CD1 for me (had a mc last month). 

May 24th- Had very light pink spotting in early afternoon and then nothing the rest of the day

May 25th- Had bright red blood when I wiped and some dripped into the toilet but then turned brown for the rest of the day and never had to wear a pad

May 26th- Brown spotting all day

May 27th- Bright red blood again and had to wear a pad

May 29th-hCG was <5 

My votes for May 27.

ETA: I'm very sorry for your loss.

WhiskyandWhiskers

I have a GTKY- Do those of you who temp do so throughout the entire month? Or do you take days off early in your cycle or late in your cycle? 

dazz- I had a Diva Cup, it was rough for me. I'm not opposed to the idea and really tried to like it, but it felt like it was suctioning my ute out. I know it's an over share, but I can't describe it any better. 

ToryKate

lilsneezy said:

I'll go...

Does being underweight only affect your fertility if it cause you to not ovulate? I'm slightly underweight and have been TTC for almost a year now. I ovulate regularly but always wondered if my weight had anything to do with me not being pregnant yet. 

I can only share my personal experience: last year and 10lbs ago when I started TTC I was underweight. My OBGYN removed my IUD and during that appointment I told her we were going to start trying and asked if I should gain a little weight. She said that as long as I ovulate I will be fine and my weight will not negatively impact my fertility. I ended up gaining weight anyway because cookies, but at least in my case my OBGYN didn't think it would impact my fertility. Also my younger sister is super tiny and she gets pregnant easier than Michelle Duggard. 

beckynsean11

bakedolive said:

I have a GTKY- Do those of you who temp do so throughout the entire month? Or do you take days off early in your cycle or late in your cycle? 

dazz- I had a Diva Cup, it was rough for me. I'm not opposed to the idea and really tried to like it, but it felt like it was suctioning my ute out. I know it's an over share, but I can't describe it any better. 

I usually take off during my period & start the day after my period stops.

cateyes543

bakedolive said:

I have a GTKY- Do those of you who temp do so throughout the entire month? Or do you take days off early in your cycle or late in your cycle? 

dazz- I had a Diva Cup, it was rough for me. I'm not opposed to the idea and really tried to like it, but it felt like it was suctioning my ute out. I know it's an over share, but I can't describe it any better. 

I temp all cycle except during shark week (as it is now being called). Since I temp vaginally-1 it would be gross and 2 it is like a vacation since that week temps are all messed up anyways. 

WhiskyandWhiskers

This is my first month charting, and I'm shocked that it's going half decently. I can see a clear thermal shift, despite odd hours and much wine. I will take off during my period, thanks for the input

I'm reading into every temp during my luteal phase. Crazy party of one here for duty.  

WhiskyandWhiskers

Cat I'm just now obsessed with calling it shark week. That's awesome. 

cdubs85

My turn!!

I've been to the RE and they've run ALL the stuff that needs to be run.  Everything is normal so we're chalking my issue up to progesterone deficiency.  I'm overweight and continue to wonder if low progesterone has something to do with my being overweight. I forgot to ask my RE this and she didn't even mention me losing weight, but did encourage it when I brought it up on my own.  So question is:

Can low progesterone be caused by being overweight?

I've googled this and can't find any reliable sources with this type of information.

Ladymouse

Conflicting information and probable stupid question!

Some places say having too thick a uterine lining (sometimes attributed to late ovulation) can be detrimental to implantation.  Yet I see pomegranate juice being touted as being helpful to fertility because it helps increase uterine lining.  Since I ovulate "late" in an otherwise regular cycle, should I avoid pomegranate juice?  (I love my Pom with coconut water.)

lilsneezy

@EllyD14 @ToryKate Thanks! That makes me feel better. I've always been small.  I eat like a normal person but I just don't gain weight.