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BethKate2

The January Snowflakes check-in is for anyone who has had an EDD or a loss in January of any year. Feel free to join by introducing yourself and telling us your EDD or loss date. This thread will be posted on Monday evenings.

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October 6th

Hey, ladies! Hope you're doing well!

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LSS ☆☆ 1/15/14 & EDD 1/5/15 @Elliecat17 ☆☆ Yay for getting yourself to the gym!

EDD ☆☆ 1/27/14 @BethKate2 ☆☆ Hi!

EDD ☆☆ 1/1/15 @CreechMommy ☆☆I hope you're able to come up with an idea that you're happy with for your EDD.

EDD ☆☆ 1/2/15 @rmpar29 ♥twin boys♥ ☆☆ Great job keeping up with your workouts!

EDD ☆☆ 1/5/15 @Amybunny30 ☆☆ How are you feeling this week? I saw that you were feeling anxious last week.

EDD ☆☆ 1/5/15 @lauraneedscoffee ☆☆ I hope you're doing well.

EDD ☆☆ 1/8/15 @JellicalParker ☆☆ I hope moving is going well for you! 

EDD ☆☆ 1/10/15 @CFearsy ☆☆ What a pretty chart you have, my dear.

EDD ☆☆ 1/12/15 @rslh10 ☆☆ HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 

EDD ☆☆ 1/15/15 @aves0708 ☆☆ I hope your trip has been amazing!

EDD ☆☆  1/19/15 @paintdadanta ☆☆ How's this cycle going? Do your cycles seem to be getting back to normal?

EDD ☆☆ 1/21/15 @GreenEyes842 ☆☆  Looks like you had great timing! GL!

EDD ☆☆ 1/22/15 @pinkglitterfly ☆☆ Looks like you haven't been around much lately. Hope you're doing well!

EDD ☆☆ 1/23/15 @mrandmrsk91011 ☆☆ Hooray for your H's job!!

EDD ☆☆ 1/24/15 @jj32 ☆☆ Looks like yesterday was probably O day. GL!

EDD ☆☆ 1/26/15 @MrsPhD83 ☆☆ How are you doing this week?

EDD ☆☆ 1/30/15 @HoldingOutHope ☆☆ Are you still in the process of moving, or are you all moved in?

CreechMommy

Thanks for the check in @BethKate2  I'm still working on some ideas.  There's a spot near where we live.  It's a park next to a giant lake.  During our dating years, DH and I would go down there every New Years Eve and have a picnic dinner, champagne, and fireworks.  I think we will go there again and have a special firework for our sweet LO.  

As for a check in - I had my cousins wedding this weekend and drank WAY too much (guess I wasn't coping too well with getting AF) lol.  It was a nice wedding and we had a great time.  Because of all the craziness, I didn't temp for a while (I usually discard my AF temps, so I really only missed a few temps)  I just started back with it this morning and will start with OPKs prob on CD 11 or 12 (I started on day 10 last time, but ended up just wasting a few b/c it was too early)  

Elliecat17

Hello @BethKate2 Thanks for the check in! How are things going with you?

I too am really proud of that. I've never been a gym person, but the winters here get so harsh that I think I may have to rethink my stance. Plus they open at 5:30 so I could get a membership and go most mornings before heading into the classroom (and there won't be a lot of people there, I hope).

Other then that things are calm here. I have been slowly catching up with all the things that fell behind, and making the house look good. We sealed the windows since it has been dipping into the low 30s upper 20s at night now. I am also writing all my lesson plans in advance since I will be out of town next week for training. I actually kind of like it.

rmpar29

@BethKate2 - Thanks for the check-in!  How are you?

AFM - Yes, I'm still keeping up with the workouts, even on the mornings that I've had crap for sleep.  I'm afraid my workouts are causing my head issues though (migraines and a vertigo attack yesterday).  I don't feel like I'm over-exerting, but I must be.  I'm trying to take it a bit easier.  I'm looking forward to TTC again and got my huge shipment of 50 OPKs on Saturday.  Why am I so excited for this?

@CreechMommy - So sorry that AF came honey.  Sounds like you are in a bit better frame of mind this week.  I hope you can continue to pull yourself up!

@mrandmrsk91011 - Congrats on hubby's job and possibly coming off the bench sooner.  Yay!

@Elliecat17 - Good job getting to the gym!  I am with you, I'm not much of a gym person either, but that early I would suspect not too many people are there.  Good luck!

rslh10

Hi, BK2! I hope all is well. Any testing plans or are you just letting it ride this cycle?

@creechmommy I think what you have planned sounds so amazing. I'm glad you had a good time at the wedding

@mrandmrsk91011 I'm so glad you guys feel the weight lifted. It's a great feeling! Congrats again to your H on his job.

@elliecat17 I hope your training goes great next week! Are you guys still doing a get together while you're up there?

@rmpar29 it's crazy the things we get excited for anymore LOL. Yay for 50 opks! 

AFM- I had a great birthday weekend with my mom (even though she drove me a little crazy...) I am 13 dpo. I tested this AM with a FRER and it's a BIG stark white bfn. I will test again tomorrow, then I'll be stopping progesterone. So far, I think that DH and I are on the same page and we will be taking a break until the new year. I think we will be setting up to see a completely different RE. I was really hoping that this cycle would be it. Oh well!

rmpar29

@rslh10 - So many (((HUGS))) coming your way love!  I know taking a break is hard, but necessary sometimes.  Maybe seeing a new RE is what you need. 

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@jj32 - I hope you are feeling 100% today. I know how bad those suckers can linger!  Yay for CHs!

@Amybunny30 - I switched over to drinking Powerade Zero thinking that I might be missing on electrolytes, so we shall see.  Increasing my water intake wouldn't hurt, so I should do that too.  I'm glad that your workshop went OK.  Yay on your kitchen reno being almost done.  I want to see pics girl!

rmpar29

@GreenEyes842 - Loving those chairs!  You are brave for going with white.  Have fun at the wedding and FX for you!

MrsPhD83

@creechmommy, your idea for your EDD sounds beautiful! I'm glad you had fun at your cousin's wedding

@mrandmrsk91011, so glad you and YH can breathe a sigh of relief! And yay for getting TTC again in the near future

@elliecat17, You are killing this workout thing! It's really inspiring me to be more active this winter. I'm really bad about it too.

@rmpar29 Sorry about the migraines But YAY for OPKs and TTC again!

@rslh10, you already know ((hugs))

@Amybunny30, I'm glad your workshop went well! You'll have to post some before/after pics of your kitchen reno. I love seeing that kind of stuff

@jj32, hey hey cycle buddy! I may be a little further behind you than normal this cycle (I O so late!). Your chart and timing looks great and YAY for CHs!

@Greeneyes842, beautiful chairs! And I agree with PP, so brave for going with white! It looks great though.

@CFearsy, glad FF sorted itself out! lol. Your timing looks great. FX'd for you this cycle!

AFM, we just got back from DC yesterday. We had a great time doing museum/monument stuff just the two of us and we ate some really amazing food. Then the family/wedding events started....it was like the longest wedding ever. It started Friday morning and wasn't over until Monday morning!!! Almost a little *too* much family time. BUT I got to catch up with my in-laws, and met some of them I didn't see at our wedding, and I dressed up and drank champagne and slow danced with MH so it was all good So I'm on CD15 now and waiting to O! The last 5 days have been a nice distraction and I've been pretty lax about charting. I've remembered to take my temp and do an OPK but I haven't checked my CF at all. I'm feeling pretty puffy and bloated from the wedding, plus I get really bloated before O so I'm not feeling too hot right now. But oh well...gotta HIO!!! MH is feeling back to his normal self this cycle, so we've been pretty active in the HIO department without much effort on my part lol

paintdadanta

@BethKate2 - Thanks for check-in! How are you this week?

@CreechMommy - Sorry for AF, but happy to hear you were able to enjoy yourself at the wedding. I also wanted to add that I like your picnic and firework idea - sounds beautiful and a great way to honor your LO.

@mrandmrsk91011 - Congrats again on YH new job. The way that time seems to fly around here I’m sure December (and July) will be here again before you know it.

@Elliecat17 - I always like winter with all the snow though I’m sure it gets old fast if our winters were harsh. Do you participate in any snowy activities like skiing/snowboarding?

@rmpar29 - Oh no! Vertigo and migraines are no fun. I hope you can figure out what is causing it.

@rslh10 - FX for you! Glad you had a wonderful birthday weekend.

@jj32 - FX that your 2WW goes quickly!

@Amybunny30 - Sounds like a busy week. What kind of workshop did you hold?

@Greeneyes842 - Hope the wedding goes well and love the dining room chairs and decor - your chandelier is awesome. We rent so I’m stuck with ugly floor lamps in ours

@CFearsy - Sounds like FF has had a lot of crazy lately. Hope it stays straight for a change. FX for you.

@MrsPhD83 - Glad you enjoyed your trip and the wedding. Gotta love family but sometimes space is much needed after awhile. My brother always picks on me for living too close but I take it in doses.

AFM - Really clueless when it comes to my cycle right now. Technically, no matter the length of cycle (last one was a short 23 days vs. my normal 28 days) AF is late but I have gotten nothing but BFNs. So, this is keeping me nice and crazy because I don’t know what is going on at this point, I’m usually never more than a day or two late at most. Hopefully, AF will show soon and save me from this awkward waiting stage. Will most definitely start temping next cycle to avoid future crazy.

Elliecat17

@rslh10 Yep we are trying to get together when I get down there. Fx for you!

@Greeneyes842 Looking forward to seeing you too! Have fun at the wedding.

@CFearsy I am going down to Ann Arbor. Driving for 9 hours for that. Yay.

@paintdadanta I don't know how to do any of those things. I grew up in Hawaii and can't afford the bill to buy the gear to start. lol

paintdadanta

@Elliecat17 - We don't have much snow where I live in VA, but I grew up taking ski trips with my family throughout MA and VT. Have you looked at your local consignment stores? I got DH a pair of boots for $30 last year and skis at a good price too. I know it's not for everyone but it's fun to try, but then again I'm probably biased .

BethKate2

@CreechMommy, I hear you about starting too early with OPKs. I used to start around CD 10, but in 2 years, I've never gotten a positive before CD 13, so now I just wait a few more days.

@mrandmrsk91011, I can imagine how relieved you feel!

@Elliecat17, yay for catching up on things! I know what you mean about the gym. I'm not a huge fan, but it's the only way to get workouts in during the winter.

@rmpar29, I've gotten pretty excited about OPKs before too, so you're not alone.

@rslh10, sorry about the bfn. ((hugs))

@jj32, yay for CHs! Good luck!

@Amybunny30, so glad you're feeling better!

@Greeneyes842, the dining room is looking great!

@CFearsy, GL to you!

@MrsPhD83, yay for not needing to persuade your husband too much!

@paintdadanta, I hope you don't need to start temping next cycle, but if you do, it'll definitely help with the confusion.

BethKate2

AFM, my period showed up over night last night, so today is CD 1. I called my RE today to set up my CD 3 blood work/ultrasound appointment since this will be our first treatment cycle. Let the fun begin...

rmpar29

@CFearsy - Keeping my FX for you! 

@MrsPhD83 - Sounds like a fun weekend, but I agree, that is a LONG wedding!  That would be way too much family time with DH's family.  LOL.  Have fun HIO!

@paintdadanta - I hate those crazy random cycles.  I agree that temping might help to limit your crazy at least.  Good luck!

@BethKate2 - Keeping my FX for you.  Do you have a plan yet?

@HoldingOutHope - You will be missed, but I completely understand love.  Take care and I hope your craziness calms down soon. 

JellicalParker

Sorry to bump and run ladies, stealing the internet at work at the moment, but I will finally have the web at home tonight. Yay! Moving went well. A little disappointed that my body chose the busiest of our moving days to O. But I at least got in -3. So it could be worse. Check in with you all later

paintdadanta

@CFearsy - I live in what is known as Hampton Roads or as some call it the Seven Cities of Tidewater but technically I am in Chesapeake, VA near the NC border. Dublin sounds beautiful, such pretty scenery!

BethKate2

@rmpar29, yep, we have a plan! I'll take clomid CD 5-9, and then I'll trigger and we'll do an IUI.

rslh10

@bethkate2 I wish you all the luck lady!!! Don't let Clomid give you the rage!!! It gets me every time.