=====Tuesday Crazy Train=====

buggirl72

This is a thread posted daily for any of us who need to get out our frustrations about waiting to O, the 2WW, or vent about our cycles. If you find yourself checking FF obsessively, MF is getting the best of you, or you just want to pee on all things, let it out here!

In order for the conductors to be better able to help you, please make sure you either have a FF chart link in your sig, or make sure you post a link. Don't chart? You should consider it, not only will it give you a lot more insight to your cycles, but conductors will be able to answer a lot of your questions just by looking at your chart! To learn more about charting, check out the charting course that FF offers:https://www.fertilityfriend.com/courses/

The CT is not the place to post a BFP. If you have a "squinter" or if you have a line that appeared after the time frame, please do not post about it here. Take a step back from the board, test again with FMU, and good luck!

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Crazy level from 1-10:

CD/DPO:

Can I just ______ already?!:

Signs/Symptoms:

Explain your Crazy here:

imakeeff0rts

I haven't started charting yet. Waiting for my thermometer.

I'm at about a 7.
I'm ready to start chatting yesterday. I was really wondering about how my husband was handling things, and he said last night that
a) he thinks we should wait to have sex even if I'm cleared by my doctor tomorrow. He wants to make sure that I'm completely healed.
b) he wants us to get to Germany and get somewhat settled before we start trying again. I'm not sure if this awakened in him a want to have more kids, or if he's just going along with what I want. Either way, I'm going to Target tomorrow to pick up some condoms and a BBT. Which seems super contradictory, but whatever, I guess.

imakeeff0rts

medic7979 said:

Oh thank goodness!!  I'm getting ready to leave for work and NEEDED this today!

Crazy level from 1-10:  Solid 8

CD/DPO:  31/10

Can I just ______ already?!:  Pee on a stick!!!!

Signs/Symptoms:  Nope, none

Explain your Crazy here:  Last month I was so upbeat and positive and really really really was hoping for 2 lines.  I started testing way too early and ended up with, Oh, IDK...99 BFN's. LOL  This time around I'm waiting.  I'm considering testing tomorrow @ 11DPO since I'm off work but I know it will ruin my whole day.  Then there's the little voice of hope.  Not to mention Mr Medic comes home yesterday and says he feels really good about this month.  Said he's been thinking about it all day.  I know I feel like it's usually just me who's let down but I can see how much he will be hurt too and it's killing me.  

FX for you. (( hug ))

buggirl72

medic7979 said:

Oh thank goodness!!  I'm getting ready to leave for work and NEEDED this today!

Crazy level from 1-10:  Solid 8

CD/DPO:  31/10

Can I just ______ already?!:  Pee on a stick!!!!

Signs/Symptoms:  Nope, none

Explain your Crazy here:  Last month I was so upbeat and positive and really really really was hoping for 2 lines.  I started testing way too early and ended up with, Oh, IDK...99 BFN's. LOL  This time around I'm waiting.  I'm considering testing tomorrow @ 11DPO since I'm off work but I know it will ruin my whole day.  Then there's the little voice of hope.  Not to mention Mr Medic comes home yesterday and says he feels really good about this month.  Said he's been thinking about it all day.  I know I feel like it's usually just me who's let down but I can see how much he will be hurt too and it's killing me.  

(((Hugs))). You had great timing and did everything that you can. If you do test tomorrow and you do get a BFN, try not to let it ruin your day. Maybe plan on doing something tomorrow if you do get a BFN? Pedicure?

buggirl72

imakeeff0rts said:

I haven't started charting yet. Waiting for my thermometer. I'm at about a 7. I'm ready to start chatting yesterday. I was really wondering about how my husband was handling things, and he said last night that a) he thinks we should wait to have sex even if I'm cleared by my doctor tomorrow. He wants to make sure that I'm completely healed. b) he wants us to get to Germany and get somewhat settled before we start trying again. I'm not sure if this awakened in him a want to have more kids, or if he's just going along with what I want. Either way, I'm going to Target tomorrow to pick up some condoms and a BBT. Which seems super contradictory, but whatever, I guess.

I'm glad you were able to talk with your husband and make sure you are on the same page. We have a lot of ladies who chart while TTA. It's a nice habit to get into before you start actively trying again.

PinkCamino

Crazy level from 1-10:6

CD/DPO: 19/6dpo

Can I just ______ already?!:Fast forward a few days

Signs/Symptoms:nada.

Explain your Crazy here: it took 6 days to get CHS. I haven't been sleeping the best and I'm sure it affected my temps. Just hoping the next few days are a little easier on me and that I can hold out to test until at least 12dpo. I'm still not sold that I Oed on CD13, CD15 looks more accurate to me so waiting until 12dpo will probably be most reliable since at a minimum I'll be 10dpo. Our timing is good and I guess waiting so long for CHs isn't a bad thing since I now got a speed pass to 6dpoish 

:P

PinkCamino

medic7979 said:

@pinkcamino what day do you "usually" start testing?

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9 dpo. Some cycles I hold out until 10, 11 or 12. But, I got my second BFP at 9dpo so I've convinced myself that I should always be able to get that which I know is actually quite rare.

buggirl72

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Crazy level from 1-10: 7

CD/DPO: CD14

Can I just ______ already?!: have sex

Signs/Symptoms: EWCM out the wazoo

Explain your Crazy here: I know O is imminent, and MH and I weren't able to BD last night (I ended up in a 3.5 hour phone conversation with someone who needed some support, and I haven't had a 3.5 hour phone conversation with anyone in probably 7 years) and I'm so frustrated because it's all I can think about and I'm worried we're going to miss our window this month because I am a nice person. I keep reminding myself that I usually don't O until CD17, so it's probably fine, but it just feels like it's here, and I am ready.

EWCM and increased desire are both a good sign of impending O.  Unless it's been more than four or five days since the last time you had sex, try not to stress about missing last night. Sperm can last a long time. HIO tonight and try to relax.

buggirl72

Greeneyes842 said:

Hi Bug.  I need to hop on here today.

Crazy level from 1-10: 9

CD/DPO: 29/15 DPO

Can I just ______ already?!: get my period already?!

Signs/Symptoms: Sore boobs, but no cramping or spotting which I usually get the day before AF.  Feeling tired.  Extra irritable.

Explain your Crazy here: I haven't temped the last few days since I was out of town and switching between friend's house/hotel, staying up late, drinking etc. so didn't feel like it was worth doing those days plus the BFNs.  Now that I'm back home, I fully expected a low temp this morning to see if AF would be on her way.  It's the highest it's been, and tests are still negative.  I used my other thermometer as well (to make sure mine wasn't being wacky), and it also gave me a similarly high temp. My temps always drop towards the end of my cycle so it's confusing.  Maybe I am getting sick from stress and all the traveling, wasn't feeling the best yesterday.

This is also the year mark of us actively ttc, so just having a hard time with it since I didn't think this is where I would be by now.

Chart Linky

Sorry about the BFN.  See what your temp does tomorrow and maybe test with a FRER if you have not yet and if your temp is still up.

buggirl72

PinkCamino said:

Crazy level from 1-10:6

CD/DPO: 19/6dpo

Can I just ______ already?!:Fast forward a few days

Signs/Symptoms:nada.

Explain your Crazy here: it took 6 days to get CHS. I haven't been sleeping the best and I'm sure it affected my temps. Just hoping the next few days are a little easier on me and that I can hold out to test until at least 12dpo. I'm still not sold that I Oed on CD13, CD15 looks more accurate to me so waiting until 12dpo will probably be most reliable since at a minimum I'll be 10dpo. Our timing is good and I guess waiting so long for CHs isn't a bad thing since I now got a speed pass to 6dpoish 

:P

I'm not 100% sold on CD13 either but woohoo for the express pass to 6dpo! I'm sorry about the crappy sleep. That's one of the reasons I have not even bothered trying to temp again - I wake up way too much to be even close to accurate. Let's see what FF does with your CHs over the next few days.

natalie115

Crazy level from 1-10: 10+

CD/DPO: CD28/I have no clue

Can I just ______ already?!: know wtf is going on?!

Signs/Symptoms: not really

Explain your Crazy here: I have screwed up temping big time this last week and I'm so mad at myself. One morning I got out of bed before temping and this morning my thermometer was on Celsius and I didn't register what was wrong until the number disappeared (I was checking from the memory, I had taken my temp an hour before) and I have no idea what the number was. I'm so frustrated with myself. I'm tempted to just give up temping this cycle.

buggirl72

natalie115 said:

Crazy level from 1-10: 10+ CD/DPO: CD28/I have no clue Can I just ______ already?!: know wtf is going on?! Signs/Symptoms: not really Explain your Crazy here: I have screwed up temping big time this last week and I'm so mad at myself. One morning I got out of bed before temping and this morning my thermometer was on Celsius and I didn't register what was wrong until the number disappeared (I was checking from the memory, I had taken my temp an hour before) and I have no idea what the number was. I'm so frustrated with myself. I'm tempted to just give up temping this cycle.

Oh no! So frustrating to have temping issues before you have confirmed O!  If you do decide to put down the BBT the rest of this cycle, I would shoot for EOD or at least no more than two days break the rest of this cycle just to make sure you are covered.

aenelson

Crazy level from 1-10: 7

CD/DPO: 20/4

Can I just ______ already?!: stop obsessing!!!

Signs/Symptoms: all in my head!!

Explain your Crazy here: I am only 4dpo and there's no possible way I could be having symptoms. But alas, here I am questioning every twinge or slight pain in my uterus! This happens every time, and it's driving me nuts! I find myself googling "earliest bfp" and counting down the days, staring at my calendar thinking it will suddenly move!!! It's going to be a long week!

buggirl72

aenelson said:

Crazy level from 1-10: 7 CD/DPO: 20/4 Can I just ______ already?!: stop obsessing!!! Signs/Symptoms: all in my head!! Explain your Crazy here: I am only 4dpo and there's no possible way I could be having symptoms. But alas, here I am questioning every twinge or slight pain in my uterus! This happens every time, and it's driving me nuts! I find myself googling "earliest bfp" and counting down the days, staring at my calendar thinking it will suddenly move!!! It's going to be a long week!

Oh no! It's going to be a long 2WW! Are you charting or just using OPKs? If you are not temping then you might not be 4dpo yet.

aenelson

@buggirl72‌ I'm only using opks because I drive myself nuts with temping. I used a digital one, so going by that (using 36 hours from the time I got my first smiley---) I hope that's enough.

buggirl72

aenelson said:

@buggirl72‌ I'm only using opks because I drive myself nuts with temping. I used a digital one, so going by that (using 36 hours from the time I got my first smiley---) I hope that's enough.

For some people it is. Unfortunately, all an OPK does is tell you that you are having an LH surge. Some people have multiple surges as their body gears up to ovulate. Also, 36 hours is an average. Assuming your surge did lead to ovulation, it could have occurred as quickly as 12 hours or as long as 48 hours (probably even longer, but a study by WHO had the 12-48 range for 90% of women in the study). Either way, OPKs are good to give you a head's up for timing purposes but they are not definitive for pinpointing exactly when you O'd.

If temping is not an option for you, maybe you should look into tracking your cervical position. That with the OPKs would give you a pretty solid idea of your exact O date each cycle.

aenelson

Thank you! I guess I will try that next cycle.