~*~*TWW Monday*~*~

epidemic

Good morning ladies! Let's get the toughest day of the week off to a positive start! 

 Cycle/Month: 

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 Timing: 

 Testing plans: 

 Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: 

 GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand)

epidemic

Cycle/Month: 7

CD/DPO: 22/7

Timing: O-3,-2,-1,+1 High

Testing plans: 21st (zero tests in house to prevent early temptation)

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: Temps are kind of up and down and up and down, hoping it's a good thing. Had a tough day yesterday getting down about TTC. I have a military TDY coming up that would take us out of the game for 3-4 cycles. It's not a deployment or anything, but if he knocks me up, I won't have to go. 

GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand) 1. Kleenex tissues with lotion 2. My mascara 3. Cereal 

itshumpday

@epidemic Thanks for starting and I'm sorry to hear about your stress.  Military wife here and I get the struggles but couldn't imagine being the one going.  Thank you for your service and keep your head up! You had great timing this month!!

Cycle/Month: 1/1

 CD/DPO: 22/8

 Timing: -3,-1,+1. good

 Testing plans: I accidentally caved yesterday.  I refrained today.  I have a doctors appointment on wednesday so I will try and wait until then.

 Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: Haven't had good sleep patterns for the last two nights! Who takes 5 hour naps before dinner time? This girl.  Plus last night our dog couldn't sleep so she kept me up.  I finally fell back asleep exactly 3 hours before temp time so I think todays temp is good. 

 GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand)

1. campbell's tomato soup and cream of chicken...the off brands are just not good

2. Kotex "U" tampons.  I like the colors

3. Heinz ketchup.  I'm with @redbluepurple

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epidemic

@redbluepurple‌ ooh, those are good ones. I didn't think about ketchup, but I'm Heinz all the way! 

@itshumpday Thank you for the encouragement. We are both active duty, so we knew things like this would happen, but it just got me down yesterday. Sorry about your sleep being messed up... I've been waking up for seemingly no reason in the middle of the night. 

@littleliverpill‌ Thanks! And mayo is totally that important! :-) 

@michyme123‌ Those are good ones too!

MamaBina

Cycle/Month: 6/13

CD/DPO: 28/7

Timing: -4, -1, O, 1

Testing plans: trying to hold out until day 14, but I think it'll more than likely be around 10.

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: experiencing mild OHSS. Being monitored by my RE who said it's okay, as long as it stays mild. It's actually slightly better today which almost makes me lose hope because my understanding was that if you got pregnant, it could worsen.

GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand)
Patagonia better sweaters- these jackets. I'm obsessed. I adore them.
Pads- as in always. Can't stop won't stop buying them. I love them.
Coffee- intelligentsia. It's an expensive habit but I LOVE good coffee. I just can't do the cheaper versions.

MiraK03

Cycle/Month: 2

CD/DPO: 25/6

Timing: -4,-3,+1,+5

Testing plans: whenever I decide

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: nothing yet

GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand) nothing... I will buy the cheapest of anything I can find. I'm a big penny pincher

kdE2010

Cycle/Month: 2

 CD/DPO: 21/7

 Timing: -3, O, +1

 Testing plans: FF says June 20th...I'll try to be good.

 Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: I got 5 days of FF VIP, thanks to someone!!! Temp went up even more today so I'm feeling pretty happy.

 GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand)
1. Mt. Dew (has to be the real deal)
2. Diaper/Wipes (Pampers: They're expensive, but I like them)
3. Always Tampons/Pads

Ladymouse

 Cycle/Month: 1/1

 CD/DPO: 30/8

 Timing: -3

 Testing plans: AF is "due" today (I O'd 2-3 days late, though) -testing tomorrow.

 

 Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: DH finally figured out quickies are a thing.  Will thus have better timing next month.  Stomach bug seems to have passed  FX for 10+ DPO.  (ETA: I've hit my wine/chocolate-or-death part of PMS.  Pretty sure I'm out.)

 GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? Stonyfield yogurt, All laundry detergent, Friskies cat food (I hate cleaning up puke or smelling my female cat's gas.)

3houlagirl

@WombThereItIs‌ I WOULD be brand loyal to coffee, but DH hates starbuck's coffee, so I only buy it for the house occasionally. But he would drink Folger's if I let him, so his tastebuds are clearly damaged...

@Ladymouse‌ I was brand loyal to laundry detergent until they stopped selling my brand in every grocery store in town! I had a miserable three months using Tide (I hate the smell) until I couldn't take it any more and started making my own. I'm a total DIY detergent convert now!

Cycle/month: 1/3

CD/DPO: 56/10

Timing: good

Testing: I will NOT pee on sticks, I will NOT pee on sticks...

Rants/raves/chartstalks/symptoms: I have had the WEIRDEST dreams the last few nights. While the content is completely different each night, they have all had this pervasive feeling of foreboding that lingers in my waking life. It is starting to make me feel paranoid.

I usually remember my dreams, though, so I doubt it means anything.

GTKY: I only buy Quilted Northern toilet paper (the original, NOT ultra-plush), Bounty paper towels, and original Kleenex tissues. Apparently I am only loyal to paper products...

MamaBina

@epidemic Im so sorry you had a rough day yesterday. I hope you are feeling better today. Not keeping tests in the house is kind of brilliant btw. I don't know why I didn't think of that. Im only on day 7 and I know nothing would pop up this soon but of course Im like "well I could TRY it"

MamaBina

@3houlagirl You are on day 10! Almost there!! When do you plan to start? 14?   Also, PAPER PRODUCTS UNITE! I totally forgot I could write that. My husband refuses to buy anything anything but bounty and these fancy kleenex tissues. 

3houlagirl

@WombThereItIs‌ I am only going to test if I'm late; FF says the 23rd (DPO 18). This cycle has been so long and psychotic already; I don't want to start the POAS insanity unless I have a REALLY good reason.

Bounty paper towels are the shiz.

ETA: auto correct is drunk.

MamaBina

@3houlagirl  Well you are a much stronger woman than I am. But hopefully the wait is worth it!!!

MamaBina

@bostonbaker  Yeah! I changed it. My old one was mamabina and I hated it with a passion. I picked it prior to being on any of the boards Hell yeah to some poland spring seltzer btw. Its so good. 

@humblebee2 I know what you mean. We just hit our one full year mark, so its kind of sucky. Hopefully this month did the trick and you don't have to worry about it!

kelley72

WombThereItIs hope it's your cycle!  and that you feel better

linny1012  a squinter? What!!!  testing again tomorrow? Very best wishes for you!

ashleyinva3houlagirl- I get the late testing, my lp can be 16 days long... damn that is a long time

Cycle/Month: 3/4

CD/DPO: 5dpo

Timing: Poor

Testing plans: no except I'll probably start af on my bd (26th) if I don't start I'll test but timing was awful

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms:

GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand)  Heinz ketchup, Blue Plate mayonnaise, Charmin extra soft toilet tissue pretty much everything else is changeable

lildropofheavn23

 Cycle/Month: 4

 CD/DPO: 32/9

 Timing: Good

 Testing plans: tomorrow - I caved and took one today- BFN

 Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: I've been bloated w/ heavy bb's but that could be anything. I've also been having EWCM since Friday (6DPO) which is very abnormal -

 GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand): I will only buy Charmin TP, cereal, and degree deodorant.

rlpointer

Cycle/Month: 4/5

 CD/DPO: 22/2

 Timing: -3, -1, O

 Testing plans: None as of right now. I haven't really thought about it too much. 

 Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: I slept horrible last night. We got new pillows and I tossed and turned all night. So my back is aching really bad. Otherwise nothing.

 GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand) 

1) Pampers diapers - Nothing else is as good or fits DD as well

2) Parkay Margarine - I've tried other brands and I don't like anything else

3) Charmin - The hubs used to buy cheap toilet paper and it was terrible. I'm pretty set on this toilet paper. 

sbuquid

Coming out of lurk mode to commiserate...

 Cycle/Month: 11

 CD/DPO: 25/4

 Timing: -1

 Testing plans: Day 10

 Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: Suspect I had an early miscarriage last month, signs/symptoms all looked good, but AF came 1 day early. Unconfirmed as I refused to test before AF was late because I'm tired of seeing BFN. Also, O came late this month which further confirms my suspicions. This time, I'm going to test before the end of my LP. Too early to tell, but I'm soooo tired today, I was having really active, vivid dreams and feel like I didn't sleep at all.

 GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand) 1. pads and tampons, 2. Dog/Cat food, 3. Condiments.

Aldermanbaby

Cycle/Month: 6/7

CD/DPO: 22/1

Timing: best so far for us 5, -4, -2, -1 0

Testing plans: probably 11dpo if I can wait that long

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms:
None yet one dpo just excited to be in the Tww again !

GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand)

-charmin toilet paper
-pearl tapons
-juices only ocean spray

LG2793

Cycle/Month: 8?/15

 CD/DPO: 42/4

 Timing: -1

 Testing plans:  If I make it to 8dpo, then maybe then!

 Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: This was the first cycle I had a "dip" around O, so that's cool. My last LPs have been 7 days, 4 days, and 8 days long. I'm hoping for an even longer one this time! Already having super cramps 4dpo, so not so sure...

 GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand)
1. Diet Coke
2. Foundation-Revlon Colorstay
3. Coffeemate creamer

Other than those, I'm pretty cheapo and don't care!

tlc35

Lurking
I'm keeping my FX for your @linny1012!

pippacricket

Thanks for starting this morning, @epidemic. I'm sorry you've been feeling down. Big hugs for you. 

 Cycle/Month: 2

 CD/DPO: 31/10

 Timing: -5, -1

 Testing plans: Maybe Wednesday

 Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: Last night I had some spotting but (sorry in advance for the TMI) instead of it being brown, it was a light pink. Then this morning my temp dropped a whole degree to cover-line. I don't know what's going on but I have a feeling I may be out soon.

 GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to?: Besides some of the ones already mentioned (I may or may not have made my H buy a bottle of Heinz ketchup after he bought some organic off brand at Whole Foods the other day  "> ),  Proactiv, bareMinerals, Oil of Olay

 Edited because of stupid emojis 

createmagic14

@wombthereitis What is OHSS?  Love the new name, although I find myself singing every time I see it :-)

@3houlagirl How do you make your own detergent?  I'd love to try that.

@linny1012 I hope that's a bfp for you!

@lunalovegood87 sorry about the bfn.  Does your DH have anyone going through similar things/is there a board around here for men?  This board is such a great resource for us, I wonder what he could find to help support him?  Just thinking aloud.

 Cycle/Month: 1/1

 CD/DPO: 28/ not sure, but possibly 2 or 3 based on secondary signs (temping began yesterday with bbt, so useless right now!)

 Timing: good, just about everyday.  See ticker, lol

 Testing plans: I'll test Friday, even though I know it's too early, because I'm heading to a bachelorette party for my cousin.

 Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: Welcome back, oily skin.  BC kept you semi-under control for many years.  Ugh.

 GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand)

1.  Clinque foundation

2.  Bulls eye barbecue sauce

3.  Tide laundry detergent

penelopec518

Cycle/Month: 12

CD/DPO: 28/11

Timing: good

Testing plans:  BFN today

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms:  Still don't really have any symptoms, PMS or potential pregnancy. I requested an appointment with the RE this morning through the online portal for new patients. It's pathetic, but I was much too scared to call. I am hoping with all the hope I have that I somehow magically get a BFP before they contact me for the actual date/time in the next two days. 

 GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand) I am loyal to my face wash brand and makeup but that is about it!

Good luck to everyone!

NSAnderson0313

Cycle/Month: Cycle 10

CD/DPO: 24/9

Timing: Good -5, -3, -2, -1, O

Testing plans: I'm sticking to it, I will not test until AF is late.

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: Still not sure what to make of this month.  Had a temp drop at 5DPO then a rise - thanks for pointing that out @mosdub, BUT I had another temp drop this morning which usually happens when AF decides to show her face.

GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand) Ketchup - Heinz only, Tissue - Charmin only, Appliances - Kenmore only

klmcguire

Cycle/Month: 2/1

CD/DPO: 16/3

Timing: -2,-1,+1

Testing plans: I will test on Thursday for good measure of having margaritas with friends (team drink til it's pink!) Then I will waiting to test until 11dpo.

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: I Oed sooner than I normally do so we just HIO and hoped it worked!

GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand)

1. Hellman's mayo
2. BIC pens
3. Tampax tampons

kelley72

Diordra Hope your apt goes well!

graceanne927

Hi Ladies - I'm jumping back in after being away for a week on vacation!

cycle/month: 5al

cd/dpo: 25/11

timing: o-2, O, o+1= good

testing plans: I'm going to wait until I'm late - I may test the day I expect AF which is Thurs if my temp stays high.

rants/raves/stalks/symptoms:  I'm trying not to  really taking notice of symptoms this cycle.  I've been v relaxed about everything even w/ testing and it's nice.  Last cycle I tested at cd10 and every day after.  it was annoying and disheartening to keep seeing negatives.  It's been nice being on vacation b/c I haven't really been as mind drained w/ all of this.   

GTKY: mostly things for my daughter - Honest shampoo, Organic foods, and for me I'm pretty loyal to bare minerals make up. 

ombradellarosa

Cycle/Month: 1

 CD/DPO: 29? 1? I'm due to start AF today/14

 Timing: okay I guess

 Testing plans: Well I tested Thursday because it was 4 days before AF but it wasn't a First Response test so it might have been too early. Got a BFN. AF has yet to arrive so I'll be testing today again.

 Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: Overemotional, bloating, and cramps. Sadly, they all sound like PMS. No spotting though, which would be typical PMS for me so...
I'm torn. Obviously I want a BFP, but since I'm going to Disneyland later this month it's okay if it's not. Disneyland is the consolation prize. Lol.

 GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand)
I will only use Tampax Sport because they're the most comfortable. I refuse to buy off-brand plastic wrap because only Saran Wrap actually works. In general I shop at Target over Wal*Mart because my DH works there, but I'm not too particular otherwise.

jennycam

Cycle/Month: 10

CD/DPO: 22/8piui

Timing: great I hope!

Testing plans: I believe I tested out my trigger today, it's been positive hpt's for me until this morning(although I may have seen the squintiest of lines..so I'll take a break for a few days and maybe test again on Friday? Beta is next Monday the 21st.

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: I haven't the slightest of symptoms of anything ...nothing! I thought being on progesterone would make me feel something.....other than some really wacky dreams!

GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand) that's tough!!!! I'm always up for trying new things!

MamaBina

@createmagic14‌ thanks!!! Ohss is basically when you take clomid (or in doing ivf or any medicated cycle) and your ovaries get a little overstimulated. They get filled with fluid and the fluid can leak out into your abdomen. It can be incredibly serious, that's why it's important to be monitored on clomid. In a mild form it's just uncomfortable. Bloated and painful abdomen.

createmagic14

@WombThereItIs‌ Thanks for answering my question! Ah the joys of ttc. I hope it's nothing serious for you!

suzysurparis

Happy Bastille Day Everyone!

Cycle/Month: 5/5

 CD/DPO: 23/6

 Timing: -3, -1, +1

 Testing plans: We leave on vacay on Friday, so that'd be 10DPO. But I hope I can wait it out and make it to 12 or 14DPO since with the excitement of travel I wont be able to pee on things. I hope.

 Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: I'm happy I didnt get my CH's too early, this means I'll be out of the TWW in 9 days instead of last month when I was here for 20 days on a crazy cycle.

 GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand)
Heels: I'm super loyal to Jonak leather shoes, particularly their heels.
I'm trying to come up with another one, but I cant. I dont really like ketchup much and mayonnaise I switch between brands pretty regularly. Same with tampons/pads, tissues, toilet paper, etc. I have a lot of brands I prefer for things like ice cream and yogurt, but I'm not exclusive.

buelah111

Cycle/Month: 1/1  (we haven’t been avoiding for over a year)    <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

 

CD/DPO: 42/17?

 

Timing:  O-3, -1, +1

 

Testing Plans: Last test Friday – Negative;  Want to wait a few more days for AF before trying again

 

Rants/Symptoms:  Ok, I admit I’m getting frustrated.  We were in Las Vegas for a work conference (and a bit of fun) the week I O’d, so with the time change (both there and when we came back to Florida a couple of days later), I’m not 100% confident on my O date.  I am pretty sure I’m somewhere between 15 and 20 DPO, though.  My breasts got really tender much sooner than I expected (they usually get sore about a week after O), which had me leaning toward the earlier O date possibility and testing a couple of times last week (internet cheapies).  I thought I was out late Friday when I started just a touch of spotting which usually precedes AF by a couple of days.  Here I am most of the way thru Monday, however, and I’m still just getting occasional spotting.  No real AF in sight, no cramps, and breasts still slightly tender (that is usually gone by the time AF starts).  My temp was down slightly this morning, but I had to get up about 30 minutes earlier than usual, so that could account for most of the dip.  If AF is coming I want her to come already!!

 

GTKY?  1. Tampax Tampons    2. Curly Girl Hair Gel   3. Pilot G-2 Gel pens (I special order these at work)

luckylucy099

Cycle/Month: 3

CD/DPO: 26/10

Timing: -4, -2, 0, 2

Testing plans: Trying to decide if I should test today. My temps are still way up. H is at work until late tonight.

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: My post O temp was 97.9, it went up to 98.3 on 6&8DPO, discarded Sunday's temp of 99.03 (hungover), and today I'm still up at 98.2. Besides sore boobs no symptoms. 

GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand)

1. Mayo: It HAS to be DUKE's! There are no exceptions and I must travel to find it.

2. Pet food: Natural Balance LID

3. TP: Charmin, because I refuse to get near those areas with the scratchy stuff.

3houlagirl said:

@WombThereItIs‌ Testing: I will NOT pee on sticks, I will NOT pee on sticks...

LOVE THIS! LOL I'm 10dpo as well. 

ETA: I couldn't help myself. I POAS. I got a light line. I called my sis and she said it's def not a light line, but a clear BFP. 

uclameghan

Cycle/Month: 1/1 CD/DPO: 21/7 Timing: Good Rant/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms: My boobs are waaaaaaaay more tender than the past 8 cycles. Usually it's a day or two and then gone, but it's been 5 days of worse than previous cycles. GTKY: I thought about this a lot and decided that I am persnickety, but not 100% brand loyal. For me, there's one or two 'acceptable' brands per item and then I buy which one of those is the best price....

itshumpday

Congrats @magtal!  H&H 9 to you!

babynica

Cycle/Month: 7 (5 AL)

CD/DPO: 26/7

Timing: best so far for us -3, -2

Testing plans: Sunday

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks/Symptoms:
Just the normal PMS-y kind

GTKY - What are the top three things you are brand loyal to? (ie: you refuse to buy the off brand or a competing brand)
Def Heinz ketchup
Urban Decay
Pampers diapers

jennycam

@babynica‌ agree with you! Only Heinz ketchup and only Urban Decay when it comes to eyeshadow! Other than that Benefit is another fave!