TTW Tuesday

lifeonthehill

I am posting my first TWW!

Month/Cycle:

CD/DPO:

Timing:

Testing Plans:

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk:

GTKY: Who is your hero?

lifeonthehill

Month/Cycle:3/3

CD/DPO:27/12

Timing:-3,-2,0,+1

Testing Plans: BFN this morning. EOD until AF from here on out.

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: Cramps so bad last night. I was all prepared for AF to arrive and I woke up to nothing. I just would like her to show so I can get over it and try again. 

GTKY: Who is your hero? Lame but my mom. My dad was injured when I was 10 or so. She became the sole breadwinner until disability kicked in. When I was 15 he killed himself in our living room and it was like she never skipped a beat. We moved to a new town. She restarted her business and I got a job to help out. Soon after she fostered a baby girl for two years. We were going through the adoption process when the parents changed their minds and took her back. It was terrible. I would love to be half the woman she is minus her obnoxious views on a "clean house."

Brandi81012

Month/Cycle: 1/1

CD/DPO: 23/8

Timing: -4 -2

Testing Plans: in 5 days!

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk:
My temp for today is wonky... Our AC is acting up and it doesn't get fixed until today hopefully it didn't mess with my chart too much

GTKY: Who is your hero?
This one is a tough. I admire my family that has dealt with their share of struggles, I don't have anyone in particular.
I am lame.

WinchestertoPittsburgh

Month/Cycle: 4

CD/DPO: 21/4

Timing: -3, -2, 0, +1

Testing Plans: DH made me test today. I know, I know, I tried telling him it would be worthless but the poor man's way too excited for his own good. I want to wait until at least 7DPO to actually start testing daily. It's only a buck a piece.

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: I just feel poopy today. I'm hot and sweaty and the office is so tense. Can't wait to get home and relax later.

GTKY: Who is your hero? - Hmm. I never put too much effort into idolizing people, only because I'm a big believer of making your own destiny. I guess that's a cop out kind of answer, but it's the truth for me  

St0v3s

*****BFP mentioned****
Month/Cycle: 2

CD/DPO:25/13

Timing: -5 to +1

Testing Plans: after getting the faint positive yesterday I went and bought a digital test and it came back pregnant!

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: I'm trying not to stress about the small stuff.

GTKY: Who is your hero? My great aunt. She battled and beat cancer 3 times before she passed. Despite being done raising her own kids, she raised me due to my mom not being able to. She showed me what it is like to have a mom and I am forever thankful for it

MEA0320

Month/Cycle: 2/2

CD/DPO: 21/3

Timing: 0, +1

Testing Plans: Planning for next weekend if my curiosity doesn't get the best of me. 

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: My 10 yr old lab had a pretty bad seizure last night so spending most of today on the phone with the vet and making an office visit. Really hoping everything is okay but have a feeling we'll be getting some pretty sad news after all the tests are done... Trying to keep my stress levels down this week. 

GTKY: Who is your hero? This is a tough one... I would also have to go with a family member - Mom and Dad are my rocks and the two people I turn to all the time for advice and guidance. 

lifeonthehill

St0v3s said:

*****BFP mentioned**** Month/Cycle: 2 CD/DPO:25/13 Timing: -5 to +1 Testing Plans: after getting the faint positive yesterday I went and bought a digital test and it came back pregnant! Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: I'm trying not to stress about the small stuff. GTKY: Who is your hero? My great aunt. She battled and beat cancer 3 times before she passed. Despite being done raising her own kids, she raised me due to my mom not being able to. She showed me what it is like to have a mom and I am forever thankful for it

CONGRATS!

dixie7701

SO MANY BFP'S!!! Congrats ladies!!

Month/Cycle:  7/7

CD/DPO: 18/5

Timing: -4,-3,-2, 0,+1

Testing Plans: Not until AF is late. I think I may be the only one who hates POAS.

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: I am having a crazy sciatica episode. My desk chair is not good for such things....it's going to be a long day.

GTKY: Who is your hero? My grandmother. She raised my mom and my aunt on her own and still managed to go to school and have a great nursing career.

rosenyc123

Month/Cycle:  2/2

CD/DPO: 30/9 DPO

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

Testing Plans: Tested this morning even though I didn't even have any desire to. I woke up and obviously had to pee and just did it. Not a smart thing to do because of course it was negative and now I'm depressed even though it is early. I'm not testing again until Saturday. 

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk:   Nothing. Just cranky. 

GTKY:  I'm an attorney, so Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 

0Face

congrats to @St0v3s!!! 

Month/Cycle: 3/3

CD/DPO: 20/5

Timing: -3, -1, 0, +1  (apparently my maths suck, so I had to revisit this)

Testing Plans: No plans until 16 DPO (unless my chart shows otherwise)

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk:  Nothing as of yet.  Got a new BBT toward the end of last cycle and it's showing lower temps than my previous LP but I don't mind, it's all relative.

GTKY: Who is your hero?  Urgh.  I have no idea.  Is that bad?  I have parts I admire from a large swath of people, but not one person really.

Tara0604

Congrats @St0v3s !

Month/Cycle: 1/1 

CD/DPO: CD 27/ 14DPO if the estimated guess on O is right

Timing: just a guess, maybe day before O

Testing Plans: debating if I want to buy a cheap test today and test or just wait 2 days to see if AF shows

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: I totally botched temping, broken BBT, messed up waking time, vacation, etc. will be more "strict" next cycle

GTKY: Who is your hero? I have so many for so many different reasons. Many are family members, some are friends. Mainly I would have to say my mom though. She has been my rock throughout the years, my snap back to reality and unfortunately my punching bag on a rare occasion (after which i apologize profusely). She gives so much of herself to everyone and never asks for anything in return. I hope I can be half the woman she is, because she is truly amazing.

bntfroggie

Congratulations @St0v3s

Month/Cycle: 3/2

CD/DPO: 27/11

Timing: -5,-3,-1,0

Testing Plans: I moved up my testing date to the Saturday the 25th.  I should have AF by then so if she doesn't show up by that morning I will test.

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: Ugh this morning I was horribly nauseous.  Of course my mind went to symptom spotting and I'm like calm down it could be anything.  I have been absolutely exhausted lately not sure if it is the weather or what, but in the morning I feel like I could sleep for days.

GTKY: Who is your hero?  My mom, one day if I'm lucky enough to be a mother if I am half the mother she was it would be outstanding.  I have never met a person so giving of everything she has in all my life.

FrancesGrace630

Month/Cycle: 1/1

CD/DPO: 28/14

Timing: -4, -3, -2, +1

Testing Plans: BFN yesterday afternoon. I'm supposed to get AF today. Temps are still high, but I really feel like AF is coming. If I don't get AF today, maybe I'll test again tomorrow.  

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: Eh. Feel like AF is on her way. Which isn't TOO disappointing, because I have to remind myself at least I ovulated this cycle! It's taken a LONG time to get to this point  

GTKY: Who is your hero? My mom and dad. They are both awesome. 

ETA: congrats to @St0v3s !!!

Ken&Anna

Month/Cycle: 1/1 

CD/DPO: 17/4

Timing:-2, -1, O

Testing Plans: waiting until 13 DPO since I didn't get a BFP with my DD until 13 DPO (11 DPO I got a BFN)

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: none yet, I'm only 4 DPO

GTKY: Who is your hero? Justice Sotomayor

Malone24

Month/Cycle: 7/9

CD/DPO: 23/8

Timing: A bunch, but of particular note are -2,-1, 0

Testing Plans: I'm weak... I tested yesterday and day before on FRER's, but this morning I used a wondfo... all negatives.

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: My temperature spiked up this morning to 98.5... not sure if that means anything.  I'm hoping I have a longer LP this month.  Also, I had a dip two days in a row earlier this week.

GTKY: Who is your hero?  I have so many heroes.  A sister battling MS and staying positive, a parent and two siblings who are recovering alcoholics, another parent who has overcome serious anger issues, and an uncle who raised six kids (one who needs round-the-clock care after a horrible childhood accident) on his own because his wife passed away from cancer in her 40's...  My family has no shortage of brave and persevering people.  Also, anyone who is kind to animals, the poor, elderly, or otherwise helpless. 

It's easy to think the world is a horrible place (which I think everyone on the brink of bringing a new life into the world worries about), but I truly think there are more good people than bad and that as hard as life is on some days, it is a gift.

hboaz

Month/Cycle: 1/1

CD/DPO: 26/12

Timing: -4, -2, -1, 0

Testing Plans: BFN again today. Testing ED until BFP or AF.

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: My average LP is 12 days, with the longest I've had in the 6 months I've been temping being 13 days. I consistently spot for two days before AF starts every month, which would begin around CD10-12. So far, no spotting and temps are staying up. Staying hopeful but really just wanting to know already!! I've been so nauseous and dizzy but realize that if it was pregnancy symptoms I would be able to turn a test, so I'm really ready to just know either way because I'm pretty sure my anxiety about it is making me really sick.

GTKY: Who is your hero? My husband.

mrstmoose

Month/Cycle: 2/1

CD/DPO: 36/?? - I have officially given up at this point. I will start temping when I get AF

Timing: Well I originally thought it was -4 through +1 but now I'm thinking I O late...see rant.

Testing Plans: Last Sunday and Friday, BFN. If AF doesn't come by Thursday, I'll test again.

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: I got a smiley face on 7/1 and BD like crazy but since I am now on day 36 of my cycle, I clearly ovulated later than that. (assuming I ovulated between 6/30-7/3 since it covers a 48 hour period). If that's the case, then of course none of my HPT would have come out positive or even have been accurate if I had ovulated later than expected. Looking back through what information I do have, my last "irregular" cycle was from June-July of last year so who the heck knows. Either way, I'm frustrated. I've had cramps and felt like AF is coming but then...nothing. So I'm late but I feel like I can't really do anything at this point. Ugh. End of rant. 

GTKY: Who is your hero? I don't know if I actually have a hero technically. I've always really looked up to all of my grandparents. None of them were born into wealthy families but they worked hard their entire lives and made their children's lives better and as a result, my life better. They were all amazing and I miss them dearly.

sunflower071913

Month/Cycle:10/9

CD/DPO:26/4

Timing:-2-1. +1+2

Testing Plans: 10 dpo

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk:

GTKY: Who is your hero? My DH. I call him my superman

twinklegirl

Month/Cycle: 2/2 (1mc)
CD/DPO:28, 16
Timing:-2, 0
Testing Plans: tested on Saturday: BFN, today us my AF due date.. Still no AF.. If she doesn't show up today I will test tomorrow morning.

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: back pain, vaginal pain, sleepy
GTKY: Who is your hero? My dad

Wish me luck and congratulations to all who got BFP

Maydar

Month/Cycle: 2/2

CD/DPO: 22/6

Timing: -4, -2, 0

Testing Plans: I like to say 10 DPO, but probably 8. I've got something like 50 wondfos. I am in awe of you ladies who wait so long.

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: I think my BBT is dying. =[ It beeped really quietly, and kinda faded out by the end, but it seemed to give me a reasonable temperature. I think I'll order that Mabis that everyone talks about and start using that next cycle.

GTKY: Who is your hero? My mind jumps first to other women in science, especially biologists - Barbara McClintock, Rosalind Franklin, Ada Yonath, etc.

maddenmm

Month/Cycle: 3/3

CD/DPO: 14/3

Timing: -4, -2, 0 +2

Testing Plans: not until AF is 4 days late. Had chemical pregnancy last cycle and would like to avoid going through/knowing about it again.

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: I feel much more positive about trying this month. Throwing my hands up and realizing we haven't been trying that long and we are doing everything we can. So now we are just having fun.

GTKY: Who is your hero?
Pretty cheesy....but my Mom. After my Dad passed away 2 yrs ago she has really held our family together.

mittenlove86

Congrats @St0v3s!!!!

Month/Cycle: 2/2

CD/DPO: 22/7?

Timing: -2, +1?

Testing Plans: if AF doesn't show up this weekend, then i will on monday

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: still unsure if I O'ed on CD 15 or 13...still only getting dotted CH this month

GTKY: Who is your hero? I guess I would have to say my mom as well. My mom was only 16 years old when she had me, so of course I didn't have your most traditional upbringing. But I managed to turn out pretty well and have actually gone on to do more than pretty much any of my other family members. Now that I am grown and out, my mom is able to enjoy herself and I think she deserves it. She worked really hard to try to raise me, when she was still a kid herself.

ETA: I would also have to add my grandpa for the same reasons. He stepped up and was a father to me my whole life when my biological father wanted nothing to do with me. 

Mlight28

Month/Cycle: 4

CD/DPO: 30/12ish

Timing: -3,-4,-1,2

Testing Plans: tested two days ago and today and got BFN. I tell myself each time that I won't get discouraged, but it happens. Going to try to wait it out. AF should be here on Friday, so I will test then if not. Ordered some wondfos last night, so hopefully this testing and disappointment won't be so darn expensive.

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: Just feeling down about the whole TTC thing today. Probably PMS messing with me too. I did have mild cramps for the last two days. They seemed to have stopped today, but no AF yet. Trying not to get my hopes up that it means anything. I also am missing an O/PMS symptom that I usually get every month which is sore boobs. Maybe I didn't O this month? Going to temp/opk next month.

GTKY: Who is your hero? My mom and grandmother are both ladies that I truly admire and look up to.

Aquarius923

*bfp mentioned*

Month/cycle: 3/2 (first was mc)

CD/dpo: 31/10

Timing: -4, -2, -1, +1, +2

Testing: tested with wondofos this am - faint positive at 5 minute mark!

Rant/Rave: I will be confirming with a digital in a few days. I also intend to have my Dr do a 48 hour beta to check doubling tmes on this pregnancy. I'm scared to feel happy, not until I get past 12 weeks. Hoping this one sticks!

twinklegirl

twinklegirl said:

Month/Cycle: 2/2 (1mc)
CD/DPO:28, 16
Timing:-2, 0
Testing Plans: tested on Saturday: BFN, today us my AF due date.. Still no AF.. If she doesn't show up today I will test tomorrow morning.

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: back pain, vaginal pain, sleepy
GTKY: Who is your hero? My dad

Wish me luck and congratulations to all who got BFP

Got me AF .... Feel very upset.

bntfroggie

twinklegirl said:

Got me AF .... Feel very upset.

I'm sorry you are feeling down. Good Luck next cycle

Malone24

@twinklegirl - it's very frustrating every month when you get your hopes up, but it's a fresh start and maybe next month will be your month. 

That said, AF is a total bitch. 

AliSummer

Congratulations @St0v3sAquarius923 

Month/Cycle: 3 

CD/DPO: 28/16

Timing: -3,0, +1

Testing Plans: DH and I agreed on Thursday morning (18 DPO)

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: Still no symptoms. 

GTKY: Who is your hero? All of the people who struggle with adversity and manage to carry on. I see them everyday, everywhere. 

MandyBeeSLP

Congratulations @St0v3s !

@dixie7701

You are not alone in your POAS aversion.

Month/Cycle: 2/2 

CD/DPO: 23/ 4-5 DPO

Timing: Either -4, -2 or -5, -3, 0. 

Testing Plans: CD 34 or so. 

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: I usually get some twingy cramps about a week to 5 days before my period and I had them today. Of course, I also had sushi for lunch, so I'm trying to be positive. 

GTKY: Who is your hero? 

Famous people I admire: Emma Watson, Jamie Oliver

Close friends and family I admire: My 14 year old cousin who has been battling brain cancer since age 6. She is so content and positive despite everything. My late grandfather, who was a pastor trying to serve the poor until the day he passed. 

*edited to fix tagging

Megz1902

Congrats @st0v3s and FX @Aquarious923!!

Month/Cycle: 2/1

CD/DPO: 30/9-12 (not sure b/c i didn't temp, just a guess)

Timing: EOD CD 13-20

Testing Plans: tested a few times over the last 4 days, all BFN, but probably too early. Planning to test Thursday or when I think AF is late

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: Feeling like AF is coming, had a little spotting, some cramping, and acne. I am optimistic to a fault sometimes and had really hoped we could get a BFP in the first month. I know I'm not out until I get AF, but I'm feeling sure all signs point to AF.

GTKY: Who is your hero? I really don't have one. I admire a lot of people, but not sure it is hero status.

hunnybunny17

Congratulations, @St0v3s! FX for you @Aquarius923!

Month/Cycle: 3/3

CD/DPO: 35/-

Timing: -3, -2, -1 in FW

Testing Plans: Waiting for AF.

Symptoms/Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: I was hoping that my temps would rebound, but I guess not. BC didn't regulate me like I hoped and was oh so wishing that it might when FF gave me CH CD20. I'm going to head over to WTO tomorrow since this has become an anovulatory cycle. Good luck, ladies!

GTKY: My mother. She hasn't had it easy by any means and deserves way more than life has given her. She is the most patient, kind, selfless, and giving person I have ever had the pleasure to know.