R/R/CS: This feels like the never ending cycle because my temps are still all over the place with no spike. We keep HIO just in case. I'm lucky H is around a lot this month, but pretty soon he'll be back to working crazy hours and this will get harder.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? I'm in PA Dutch country and yesterday was Fasnacht day! It's a fried donut but tastes more like a funnel cake (way better than a donut in my opinion), and it's the day before Lent starts. Traditionally, it was to use up the lard, sugar, fat, and butter before Lent starts.
We also always have pork and sauerkraut on New Year's day for good luck I recently moved back here and it's really funny to be around this stuff again.
Me: 29, DH: 31 Married: October 2014 Began TTC: April 2015 BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w) BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w) BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17 BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
R/R/CS: FF kept my dotted CH for CD17...if they're still there tomorrow I guess I'll head over to TWW! Until then, still doing my WTO thing.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? I've lived here 8 years and have no idea, really. I grew up at the beach on the east coast, there is a dance everyone learns called the "shag" and I always get side-eyed any time I mention it outside of my home state.
R/R/CS: I'm with @kns1988 my Temps are all over the place! Feeling frustrated this cycle.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? Nothing too special although Pirate Weekend is pretty entertaining. The opening night, the village plays The Goonies in the park
R/R/CS: Well, no spike today. I am no longer ovulating like clockwork, but that's ok. I'm looking at it as an opportunity to get in some better timing now that my neck feels better.
GTKY: Providence has an awesome event called Waterfire that happens several times a year. They light huge bonfires in the river that goes through the city and bring lots of food and craft vendors out for a sort of festival. It's really neat.
R/R/CS: I feel completely deflated. SO and I tried to BD last night, it's not even prime time yet, he knows this, but his performance anxiety hit us again. We agreed I won't tell him when it's O this month but even that isn't helping us. My opk is getting darker and I'm so scared we are going to completely flunk this month and we're spending £50 a pop on acupuncture for nothing!
Last night was awful and we both got very upset. WTF.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? Nope
WAYDTGKU: all the things- NTNP while charting and having husband check CP/CM is hard... We aren't stupid and have an idea how things work so we're pretty much TTC without me saying "I think I'm going to ovulate in the next 3 days", it's more of an unspoken understanding lol.
R/R/CS: **question** or more confirming what I've found on old searches. 1. My test time is 6 a.m. I pretty regularly wake up at 2-3. If I can go back to sleep by 4 I use the 6 am time, if I can't I use the 2-3 a.m. time? I'm lame and go to bed at 9 p.m. These 6 am chart times fit in fine still, but it's also my first month charting. 2. My chart is "pretty" besides one chart spike when I thought I was still on my period/drank the night before. I leave the temperature until it's causing an issue with me not getting crosshairs?
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? Not really. My town has one of those old time reenactment places where we got to take field trips and churn butter (never chop wood since I was a girl )
WAYDTGKU: temping, charting, checking CM, metformin, lots and lots of sex.
R/R/CS: I have to brag about DH today. ***maybe TMI? *** Yesterday I had texted him letting him know we should probably HIO. When I got home, I had decided I was exhausted and wasn't up to it. He was like, "nope, tonight might be the night, let's do this!" and got all goofy and made it happen. This was the third night in a row, and DH is normally a once or twice a week guy.
GTKY: We have the Texas state fair, which is weird in its own way. There's also a huge stock show and rodeo every year in a nearby town, which is really weird if you ask me.
@babymish sorry you are having issues again. TTC is so stressful. Fx you guys can work through it before you are in FW.
@EmilyM1121 I believe the rule is to keep all temps in, even if they aren't "pretty" unless FF is having a hard time determining O date. Looking at your chart, I don't think that one high temp early on will matter so I would probably leave it in. My temps are sometimes erratic during AF, and now I usually don't even temp then.
Creepy internet hugs to everyone feeling frustrated today. This process stinks.
Month/Cycle: 8
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: Temping, OPKs, HIO, hoping for good news at my u/s on Friday and that I don't O before then.
R/R/CS: Waiting.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? Not that I can think of locally. I'm in PA, so we have the whole Groundhog Day/Punxsutawney Phil thing, but I'm not near there so nothing really happens here.
DS: June 2008 Married: July 2015 BFP: 5/20/16 | EDD: 1/28/17 | Twin boys born 1/16/17
@kns1988 I live in SC now, but I'm from western PA! I still eat pork and sauerkraut on New Year's Day. Down here, they eat black eyed peas and collard greens....good for you but not my favorite...
@houseofsettters I live near Myrtle Beach, so I definitely know what the shag is! The funny thing is I grew up in PA and "Shag" was one of my favorite movies when I was younger!
Month/Cycle: 6/7
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU: EPO, PNV, BBT
R/R/CS: Bummed about having to take another month off from fertility treatments. Just waiting for AF to leave so we can start HIO.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? I can't think of anything this morning...but I'm sure there are lots!
babymish. That has to be so frustrating. DH gets like that sometimes too. He always thinks he can recover but it usually ruins the mood for both of us. Don't worry. You still have time
EmilyM1121sldp123. Keep all temps in to have them. If something is throwing your chart out of wack, FF will disregard the temp anyway. It still leaves it one your chart but I believe it turns to an open circle instead of a dot.
Month/Cycle: 1/1 TTCAL
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: Waiting for AF to leave, then everything. Wondofo OPKs should be here today.
R/R/CS: Just crazy work stuff. People always want a weeks worth of work done yesterday. Other than that, I've been working really hard to stay optimistic and so far I think I'm doing an okay job with it.
kns1988, we have the same tradition except its Polish in origin. It's celebrated as Fat Tuesday here but my family and I got together and made Paczkis last weekend especially for Fat Tuesday. And they were soooooo good.
WAYDTGKU: Letrozole, PNV, Vitamin D, will start OPKs on Saturday per RE recommendation.
R/R/CS: Tonight is my last night of Letrozole. I haven't had any side effects other than drowsiness. I've been sleeping like a baby! RE called yesterday and said egg supply and quality (FSH? FMH? Can't remember which alphabets apply) were both great! Now if we can just get one of these eggs to exit my ovary and meet DH's sperm, that'd be great.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? I'm in a big city, so too many to mention...does ComiCon count? People walking around the city in odd costumes in the middle of the day - pretty strange!
Me: 31; DH: 31 NTNP: May 2015 TTC #1: late August 2015 PCOS Dx: January 2016, starting Femara Feb 2016 BFP: 2/29/16 - Happy Leap Day!
Sending positive thoughts to all of you feeling frustrated or waiting to O this month.
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 16
R/R/CS: we're in such a weird spot right now. We recently moved meaning I had to leave my job. I don't really want to get KU before having s job but I don't want to stop trying. I have an interview today and I'm super nervous. Plus I'm not positive the job is what I want (mostly because of the hours).. But I feel I can't wait and like I have to take it (if I'm lucky enough to get it) to make sure I'm secure should we end up lucky and get KTFU anytime in the next month or two. Really torn and creating more anxiety.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? yes! Yesterday was pancake day which is similar to @kns1988 except there's a near tradition where your pancakes used to tell your fortune by putting things in the pancake such as money, thimble, screw, ring etc that would tell you what sort of career you will have or marry into. It's one of my most favourite days! DH actually proposed by putting a ring (amongst other things) in my pancake one year!!
the other thing we do is screech people in to be an honorary Newfoundlander. It's a huge process that involves kissing a fish - Google it! It's so much fun!
R/R/CS: Today is my first day without any candy/sweets/desserts since I gave them up for lent. And of course, I am craving all of those things like none other! I am hopeful the cravings will start to go away after a few days!
GTKY: I honestly cannot think of any right now. I'm sure something will pop in my head later today--if so, I will come back and update y'all!
About me: TTC#1: October 2015 dx: PCOS & MFI IUI #1 w/Femara + Ovidrel June 2016 ~ BFP July 2016: Blighted Ovum IUI #2 w/Femara + Ovidrel September 2016 ~BFN IUI #3 w/Femara + Ovidrel October 2016 ~BFN IUI #4 w/Femara + Ovidrel November 2016 ~BFN IVF with ICSI January 2017 ~BFN FET February 2017 ~BFN IVF with ICSI March 2017 ~BFP--Twins Due 12/8/17 Team Blue X 2!
WAYDTGKU: temping, cm, sex, prenatal, going to use preseed for the first time soon.
R/R/CS: I had my hardest ttc day ever last night. I just got extremely sad that it hasn't happened for us. Also, I was hoping to O on CD 14, that's when I ovulated last month and FF says it's my average day.. really I just want O To be semi predictable. But thus far it really doesn't feel like I'm going to O any time soon. CM is still dry for the most part.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? I'm sure we do..."keep Portland weird", and all. I can't think of any, though. Oh, naked bike ride? Is that just a Portland thing? H and I aren't very "Portland", we don't generally get into anything here.
WAYDTGKU: all the things. This is my first cycle with Letrozole.
R/R/CS: My temps seem so wonky this cycle
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? I don't think any are considered 'weird' (maybe they are and I'm just use to them so they seem normal?) We have events that are tradition...the Indy 500, Indiana State Fair, James Dean Festival, Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival. We also have the Circle of Lights at Monument Circle every holiday season.
Me: 31 | H: 32
Married September 2014
TTC #1 December 2014 RE appt 12/2015 CD3 labs normal | HSG 1/8/16 clear | H's SA excellent Dx: Unexplained Infertility February 2016, cycle 16 - cycle #1 with Letrozole 5mg + TI | Progesterone=20.6 BFP 2/24/16 - EDD 11/7/16 It's a girl! Isla Quinn born 10/29/16 at 38w5d via C/S -------- TFAS March 2018 RE consultation 8/2/18 Suprise! BFP 8/8/18 natural cycle | EDD 4/19/19 It's a girl! Afton Noelle born 4/10/19 at 38w5d via natural VBAC
@EmilyM1121 i struggle to temp at the same time every day because my sleep is weird now due to LO. However, when i was TTC#1, i noticed that for me it was more important that i temp after having a solid block of sleep than it was that it be at the same time every day. I think this largely depends on the person. Some people get better info if they do the same exact time regardless of sleep and others are better off temping after any good stretch of sleep. So that's what i'm using now...if i wake up in the middle of the night, as long as i've been asleep for at least 3 hours, i temp then and use that.
Month/Cycle: 2 (NTNP)
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: temping, looking out for CM, sex when we feel like it
R/R/CS: No fertile CM yet, and i've never O'd before CD19, so i probably still have a while. My first two O's post-partum had a lead in of several large batches of CM a few days apart before i actually ovulated. That may be my new normal? When TTC#1 i would just have one batch a day or two before O-day. It's a new ballgame this time around.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? Not that i know of.
WAYDTGKU: I forgot to temp this morning, will start back tomorrow.
R/R/CS: I only have 1 full month of temping on the books to make inferences from. It appears my LP is only 10 days, and my partial month prior to that, AF came on day 10 DPO (estimated since I didn't temp for a full cycle) as well. I'm going to break out TCOYF again today, but is a short LP impactful when TTGP? I guess it just means my window for implantation is shorter than a longer LP? Is this too short, or within the 'normal' range?
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions?
I'm a northerner (from around the Philadelphia area) living in the south (NC) so I'm still learning the 'southern way'. One weird thing I can't get used to - most retailers are closed until noon on Sunday.
WAYDTGKU: Metformin, PNV, temping, I think I'll do OPKs next week maybe...
R/R/CS: This next month will be a learning month for me so hopefully I can get some good data and possibly a little bit of understanding about my body by the time that my husband gets back home!
We are currently in the process of moving to a new rental house a few miles down the road and yesterday we had 3 pickups and 2 SUVs full of stuff. Today, my husband is getting 8 of his friends and a U-Haul to get the rest of the big furniture and kitchen stuff. I'm super happy that they're helping, but also terrified because I wouldn't consider any of them "gentle" and they have to move my dishes and TVs haha
GTKY: Well, we just moved to the panhandle of Florida last year and everywhere around here starts celebrating Mardi Gras almost immediately after New Years! Coming from the Midwest, I find it very interesting!
R/R/CS: well I have what I think might be a positive OPK this morning, which would be great but DH is working nights right now and we missed yesterday so I'm pissed! Uggg that set me back a little we haven't done the dirty in two days, we will try to HIO the next few days (assuming this is even O) but I'm just hoping I'm someone who gets the positive 72 hours in advance
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? not that I'm aware of
@EmilyM1121, if i were you, I would set my alarm for 2 AM, temp everyday at that time and go back to sleep just to be more consistent.
Month/Cycle: 5/4
CD: 16
WAYDTGKU: All hands on deck. Starting OPKs today.
R/R/CS: Hoping ovulation is nearing. Had a temp dip today although my body likes to fake me out. We'll see what happens in the next few days.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? There is a popular annual festival in the next town and people like to put their lawn chairs out along the parade route ahead of time. It's become kind of a joke so the chairs come out earlier and earlier, like a month before the festival. For some reason, I just love seeing the chairs show up, slowly filling up along Main Street.
ETA: Eek, EWCM!!! It's usually hardly noticeable/questionable - maybe the green tea is working?
**lurking** @babymish have you asked your acupuncturist about treating your DH? I got treated several years ago for very specific anxiety so maybe they could do something to help?
@ShallowSeas my temps are all over the place, too. Do you have any idea if it could be because of the meds? This is my first month on Clomid and my temps seem overall higher than normal, and just very rocky. I was afraid I somehow O'd super early because of a really high temp a couple days ago. https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/5d52ad
DS: June 2008 Married: July 2015 BFP: 5/20/16 | EDD: 1/28/17 | Twin boys born 1/16/17
@babymish I'm very sorry for your performance problems with DH. I completely understand. Maybe throw him off track a little so he doesn't think that it's THE day. Maybe that will relieve some tension/anxiety?
Month/Cycle: 5/5
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: sigh.... Just PNV and BD EOD or as close as we can
R/R/CS: Hello ladies.. I'm back. After a few days to hide and lick my wounds, DH and I had a long talk. I let him do the talking since he knows how I feel. He laid it all out and even admitted he was just scared. But after time to think alone without my crying or carrying on (my words, not his) he realized he would never be ready if kept waiting and we are both in a very stable place. More than most people who start families. So he's actually 100% on board. But I have decided to take a few steps back on the temping and the BSC stuff. I have been going crazy and it's been absolutely affecting him. So.. Thank you ladies for all of your support and wonderful advice. It means a lot. I hope I can return the favor for those of you in need.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions?
hmm I'm not really sure what we do that others don't. I'm from Ohio. And I live a pretty sheltered life. So I don't known what we do that others don't.
@sldp123 My temps are lower this month and my first thought was that the Letrozole had an effect on it. I can't think of any other changes that would cause it; I'm not breathing through my mouth that I'm aware of, my bedroom's not much colder if at all, and i'm temping the same time as I always do.
Me: 31 | H: 32
Married September 2014
TTC #1 December 2014 RE appt 12/2015 CD3 labs normal | HSG 1/8/16 clear | H's SA excellent Dx: Unexplained Infertility February 2016, cycle 16 - cycle #1 with Letrozole 5mg + TI | Progesterone=20.6 BFP 2/24/16 - EDD 11/7/16 It's a girl! Isla Quinn born 10/29/16 at 38w5d via C/S -------- TFAS March 2018 RE consultation 8/2/18 Suprise! BFP 8/8/18 natural cycle | EDD 4/19/19 It's a girl! Afton Noelle born 4/10/19 at 38w5d via natural VBAC
@beary67 Good luck with the no sweets! Not sure I'd survive! @JamieMichelle12 Sorry you had such a rough TTC day. I've had my fair share of those this month too. Hugs to you. @DiFazette A 10 day LP would be at the low end of the normal range, so it should still be fine but it is worth monitoring to make sure it doesn't creep below that. Hopefully you'll have some in the 11-12 day range as your LP can vary 1-2 days. @murray1030 So glad you were able to have a good talk about it and he is on board!! It's scary for everyone!
Month/Cycle: 6/7
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: PNVs, BBT, OPK, CM, BD EOD/ED
R/R/CS: I feel like I am doing a little better this month with not obsessing about everything. A little...
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? I guess I would say that in the summer, especially the summer holidays (memorial day, 4th, labor day) pretty much everyone in Michigan heads "up north" which means anywhere in northern Michigan. If you don't have a place up there on a lake, then someone you know does.
@babymish Sorry you're upset I hope things work out for you this month & you can get some good timing in.
@JamieMichelle12 We have the naked bike ride up here in Seattle as well! I've never participated, but it's fun to watch.
@murray1030 I'm glad you guys were able to have a good conversation about it!
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: Temping, OPKs, EPO, CM
R/R/CS: I got my first flashing smiley on CB Advanced OPK today! And then I found out DH picked up an OT shift tonight. Hopefully there's some time before he has to go to work.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? I'm not sure about "weird"...but Seattle has a ton of awesome events and yearly traditions. Bumbershoot, a huge yearly music festival over Labor Day weekend is a must. Seriously, it feels like everyone in the state goes to it.
Me: 28 | DH: 31 Together since 2006 | Married May 2015 TTC #1 since November 2015 BFP 5/17/16 | EDD 1/27/17 | Born 2/4/17
R/R/CS: New to the whole temp thing and my chart does not look as pretty as y'alls. Mine has a high, low and now a high so it has circles for two of my three temps. Who knows what will happen this month? A part of me thinks it will be ok if it doesn't happen this month because we have a family trip next month and it would be nice to be able to still enjoy adult beverages, but I know whenever I get to the TWW I will go BSC and be very sad for a BFN. All these emotions just make me grumpy.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? I don't think so. I moved from Texas to Oklahoma a few years ago so I haven't really had a chance to learn tons about every thing Oklahoma has to offer. I did like it when we were in Texas if there was any bluebonnet flowers on the side of the road people would just pull over and take pictures. It just makes me smile to see it.
WAYDTGKU: At the moment, just waiting till O is closer. And googling methods of raising my BBT (I have illogically convinced myself that my low temps are the reason I haven't got pregnant yet).
R/R/CS: This is my first post outside of my intro, so hello! I'm happy that I'm finally starting to participate here (after lots of lurking...).
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? The second Saturday in July, my town has "Hot Dog Day." Many local businesses hand out free hot dogs. It is weird, awesome, and somewhat disgusting.
Sorry all of you feeling down/frustrated today Creepy Internet group hug!
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: Everything.
R/R/CS: I guess I don't have any except once again being tired. I don't know what to do about sleep.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? I'm in San Diego, I'm not sure if this counts, but we have a big craft beer scene, so it feels like every week they have events for Beer Week. In reality I think it's only twice a year or so. Also we have a fish taco competition because that's our other jam. I was also going to mention our Comic Con, which is intense but fun.
DD born PPROM preemie at 36 weeks on 10/1/17 after over a year TI, then 3 failed IUIs, and finally a successful IVF FET.
Due with #2 5/2/19 after HIO once in my FW, because apparently that's how life works now. Team Blue!
WAYDTGKU: CP, CM PNV sex theoretically but not as often as I would like.
R/R/CS: just in a bad mood about all of this. Part of me wants to temp but that would create more pressure for me and I'm already stressed about it, which really isn't helping anything. And me putting extra pressure in H to HIO has been killing the mood vs helping anything. So monitoring other things and just having regular sex will have to do... we have pretty high sex drives usually so chances are if I relax a bit things could happen. Sorry, crazy anxious these last could of days and needed to vent somewhere. I really appreciate all the support here with others who are struggling too. I am not good at responding back but I really appreciate the kind words from everyone.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions?
We recently (2 years) moved to a small college/farming town so all the 4h things are new to me but I don't think anything specific to this town
Month/Cycle: 1/1 (starting over for first IUI cycle plus 21/16 sounds pretty daunting)
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: injectables, trigger, IUI
R/R/CS: I just can't believe I'm back to injecting myself in the stomach again everynight. I was hoping we wouldn't get here for #2 but oh well...
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? Not really. I live in a pretty small town. We have a carnival every summer but that's not really weird per se.
@babymish I'm sorry about SO and his performance issues. I don't know whether he is open to supplements but my DH started horny goat weed last month and he said it was like a natural viagra. He only took it from the days leading to fertile window up to O.
WAYDTGKU: Acupuncture, vitamins, temping, will start OPKs soon.
R/R/CS: I had my first acupuncture appt yesterday and it went really well. She said that my dark spotting before AF and a weak pulse indicated I had some blood flow issues so that's what we're working on. DH just went for his SA today. He said it was awkward but I really appreciate him doing it willingly. He's the best!
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? I live in a city in Canada where we have wedding socials. It's basically a big party put on by the couple- you rent a hall, DJ, sell booze and silent auction prizes. It's all in support of the couple's upcoming wedding. I think we raised about $8000 for ours.
Me: 29 years old, DH:31 years old
TTC #1 since July 2015
SA Feb 2016 & May 2016: Excellent count and motility, 3% morphology Surgery Dec 2016: submucosal fibroid removed Awaiting RE appointment
R/R/CS: Found out I got a new job today! I won't actually be starting it for a while though.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions?
TONS. I live in France, so pretty much everything seemed weird at first! Some things that come to mind are that Halloween is pretty much non-existent, but kids dress up at school for Mardi Gras (but there are no parades or other celebrations for Mardi Gras oddly enough). EVERYTHING is closed on Sundays (except for certain mini convenient stores in Paris) AND between 12 and 2 PM for lunch!
In my (US) hometown, you have to tell a joke to get candy when you trick-or-treat.
TTC since January 2015 3/15/2015 BFP! 4/15/2015 MMC 2/25/2016 BFP! Hoping for the best!
WAYDTGKU: All the thangs to get ready for my FW - PNV, BBT, checking CM
R/R/CS: Creepin' up on my FW! Woo Hoo!
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? Not weird traditions, per se, but my town is known for swans. Queen Elizabeth donated a pair of swans after all of ours died off and got eaten by alligators in the 1950's. So we have lots of pretty white and black swans that are descended from royalty!
We also have Pigfest every year, which is a BBQ festival that has a big draw of people from other towns to come in. It's always super busy and jam packed full of people, so I didn't go this year. Pulled pork tacos, BBQ egg rolls, and apple dump cake are my favorites from the event.
Married 10/4/2014 (10-4, good buddy!) Baby Boy #1 born 1/9/17 Baby Boy #2 EDD 11/4/18
"It's when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do." -Atticus Finch, To Kill A Mockingbird
R/R/CS: Started using OPKs again today and I'm not thrilled about it. Does anyone else NOT have luck with these guys? I use them in the morning because I drink too much water throughout the day (I have IBS and the medication makes me very dehydrated.) but I'm worried that I'm missing that window to know when I'm ovulating. I feel like FF charts are giving me proof that I O'd with my temps, etc, and I feel pretty comfortable with that. Anyone else have problems with OPKs? Are they really essential? I've been using Clearblue OPK. Should I change it up? Thanks for any advice!!
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? Ha! I live in San Francisco. Every other day is another fest, party, celebration of some sort. One of my faves: Bay 2 Breakers - A run through the city that the ENTIRE city comes out for. Everyone dresses up in ridiculous costumes and runs from one side of the city to the other, mostly while drinking. We basically have a fair or fest for every neighborhood throughout the summer. Fun place to live!
@kenya715 I've been using the CB advanced OPKs for 7 cycles now and they seem to work for me, however, sometimes I'll get way more days of flashing smileys than other cycles. The peak day does seem to line up with my CM and also my temps now that I'm temping. They are certainly not essential if you get the hang of temping and CM. I really just keep using them as another check. I am starting to think that if I'm not KU by the time I'm at the end of my current supply of OPKs then I will stop using them or switch to wondfos. If the OPKs keep just giving you trouble/stress, then you should be able to rely on only CM and BBT if you become more comfortable with your cycles.
Re: WTO Wednesday
CD: 28, ugh
WAYDTGKU: temping, charting, HIO
R/R/CS: This feels like the never ending cycle because my temps are still all over the place with no spike. We keep HIO just in case. I'm lucky H is around a lot this month, but pretty soon he'll be back to working crazy hours and this will get harder.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? I'm in PA Dutch country and yesterday was Fasnacht day! It's a fried donut but tastes more like a funnel cake (way better than a donut in my opinion), and it's the day before Lent starts. Traditionally, it was to use up the lard, sugar, fat, and butter before Lent starts.
We also always have pork and sauerkraut on New Year's day for good luck
Married: October 2014
Began TTC: April 2015
BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w)
BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w)
BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17
BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
CD: 23
WAYDTGKU: All the things.
R/R/CS: FF kept my dotted CH for CD17...if they're still there tomorrow I guess I'll head over to TWW! Until then, still doing my WTO thing.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions?
I've lived here 8 years and have no idea, really. I grew up at the beach on the east coast, there is a dance everyone learns called the "shag" and I always get side-eyed any time I mention it outside of my home state.
CD: 27
WAYDTGKU: Most of the things
R/R/CS: I'm with @kns1988 my Temps are all over the place! Feeling frustrated this cycle.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? Nothing too special although Pirate Weekend is pretty entertaining. The opening night, the village plays The Goonies in the park
CD: 20
WAYDTGKTFU: temping, PNVs
R/R/CS: Well, no spike today. I am no longer ovulating like clockwork, but that's ok. I'm looking at it as an opportunity to get in some better timing now that my neck feels better.
GTKY: Providence has an awesome event called Waterfire that happens several times a year. They light huge bonfires in the river that goes through the city and bring lots of food and craft vendors out for a sort of festival. It's really neat.
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: ugh
R/R/CS: I feel completely deflated. SO and I tried to BD last night, it's not even prime time yet, he knows this, but his performance anxiety hit us again. We agreed I won't tell him when it's O this month but even that isn't helping us. My opk is getting darker and I'm so scared we are going to completely flunk this month and we're spending £50 a pop on acupuncture for nothing!
Last night was awful and we both got very upset. WTF.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions?
Nope
TEAM: PINK!!
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: all the things- NTNP while charting and having husband check CP/CM is hard... We aren't stupid and have an idea how things work so we're pretty much TTC without me saying "I think I'm going to ovulate in the next 3 days", it's more of an unspoken understanding lol.
R/R/CS: **question** or more confirming what I've found on old searches. 1. My test time is 6 a.m. I pretty regularly wake up at 2-3. If I can go back to sleep by 4 I use the 6 am time, if I can't I use the 2-3 a.m. time? I'm lame and go to bed at 9 p.m. These 6 am chart times fit in fine still, but it's also my first month charting.
2. My chart is "pretty" besides one chart spike when I thought I was still on my period/drank the night before. I leave the temperature until it's causing an issue with me not getting crosshairs?
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? Not really. My town has one of those old time reenactment places where we got to take field trips and churn butter (never chop wood since I was a girl
@houseofsetters FX you get to keep your CH!
Month/Cycle: 2/1
CD: 31 womp womp
WAYDTGKU: temping, charting, checking CM, metformin, lots and lots of sex.
R/R/CS: I have to brag about DH today. ***maybe TMI? *** Yesterday I had texted him letting him know we should probably HIO. When I got home, I had decided I was exhausted and wasn't up to it. He was like, "nope, tonight might be the night, let's do this!" and got all goofy and made it happen. This was the third night in a row, and DH is normally a once or twice a week guy.
GTKY: We have the Texas state fair, which is weird in its own way. There's also a huge stock show and rodeo every year in a nearby town, which is really weird if you ask me.
Me: 33 H: 36
Married: 12/14/13 DS: 1/29/09
BFP2: 10/9/15 MMC: 11/12/15
BFP3: 4/6/16 DD: 12/12/16
@EmilyM1121 I believe the rule is to keep all temps in, even if they aren't "pretty" unless FF is having a hard time determining O date. Looking at your chart, I don't think that one high temp early on will matter so I would probably leave it in. My temps are sometimes erratic during AF, and now I usually don't even temp then.
Creepy internet hugs to everyone feeling frustrated today. This process stinks.
Month/Cycle: 8
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: Temping, OPKs, HIO, hoping for good news at my u/s on Friday and that I don't O before then.
R/R/CS: Waiting.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? Not that I can think of locally. I'm in PA, so we have the whole Groundhog Day/Punxsutawney Phil thing, but I'm not near there so nothing really happens here.
Married: July 2015
BFP: 5/20/16 | EDD: 1/28/17 | Twin boys born 1/16/17
@houseofsettters I live near Myrtle Beach, so I definitely know what the shag is! The funny thing is I grew up in PA and "Shag" was one of my favorite movies when I was younger!
Month/Cycle: 6/7
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU: EPO, PNV, BBT
R/R/CS: Bummed about having to take another month off from fertility treatments. Just waiting for AF to leave so we can start HIO.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions?
I can't think of anything this morning...but I'm sure there are lots!
EmilyM1121sldp123. Keep all temps in to have them. If something is throwing your chart out of wack, FF will disregard the temp anyway. It still leaves it one your chart but I believe it turns to an open circle instead of a dot.
Month/Cycle: 1/1 TTCAL
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: Waiting for AF to leave, then everything. Wondofo OPKs should be here today.
R/R/CS: Just crazy work stuff. People always want a weeks worth of work done yesterday. Other than that, I've been working really hard to stay optimistic and so far I think I'm doing an okay job with it.
kns1988, we have the same tradition except its Polish in origin. It's celebrated as Fat Tuesday here but my family and I got together and made Paczkis last weekend especially for Fat Tuesday. And they were soooooo good.
Previously nweg...7878
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: Letrozole, PNV, Vitamin D, will start OPKs on Saturday per RE recommendation.
R/R/CS: Tonight is my last night of Letrozole. I haven't had any side effects other than drowsiness. I've been sleeping like a baby! RE called yesterday and said egg supply and quality (FSH? FMH? Can't remember which alphabets apply) were both great! Now if we can just get one of these eggs to exit my ovary and meet DH's sperm, that'd be great.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? I'm in a big city, so too many to mention...does ComiCon count? People walking around the city in odd costumes in the middle of the day - pretty strange!
NTNP: May 2015
TTC #1: late August 2015
PCOS Dx: January 2016, starting Femara Feb 2016
BFP: 2/29/16 - Happy Leap Day!
CD: 16
R/R/CS: we're in such a weird spot right now. We recently moved meaning I had to leave my job. I don't really want to get KU before having s job but I don't want to stop trying.
I have an interview today and I'm super nervous. Plus I'm not positive the job is what I want (mostly because of the hours).. But I feel I can't wait and like I have to take it (if I'm lucky enough to get it) to make sure I'm secure should we end up lucky and get KTFU anytime in the next month or two.
Really torn and creating more anxiety.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions?
yes! Yesterday was pancake day which is similar to @kns1988 except there's a near tradition where your pancakes used to tell your fortune by putting things in the pancake such as money, thimble, screw, ring etc that would tell you what sort of career you will have or marry into. It's one of my most favourite days! DH actually proposed by putting a ring (amongst other things) in my pancake one year!!
the other thing we do is screech people in to be an honorary Newfoundlander. It's a huge process that involves kissing a fish - Google it! It's so much fun!
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: BBT, CM, OPKs, EPO, BD, Yoga
R/R/CS: Today is my first day without any candy/sweets/desserts since I gave them up for lent. And of course, I am craving all of those things like none other! I am hopeful the cravings will start to go away after a few days!
GTKY: I honestly cannot think of any right now. I'm sure something will pop in my head later today--if so, I will come back and update y'all!
TTC#1: October 2015
dx: PCOS & MFI
IUI #1 w/Femara + Ovidrel June 2016 ~ BFP
July 2016: Blighted Ovum
IUI #2 w/Femara + Ovidrel September 2016 ~BFN
IUI #3 w/Femara + Ovidrel October 2016 ~BFN
IUI #4 w/Femara + Ovidrel November 2016 ~BFN
IVF with ICSI January 2017 ~BFN
FET February 2017 ~BFN
IVF with ICSI March 2017 ~BFP--Twins Due 12/8/17
Team Blue X 2!
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: temping, cm, sex, prenatal, going to use preseed for the first time soon.
R/R/CS: I had my hardest ttc day ever last night. I just got extremely sad that it hasn't happened for us.
Also, I was hoping to O on CD 14, that's when I ovulated last month and FF says it's my average day.. really I just want O To be semi predictable. But thus far it really doesn't feel like I'm going to O any time soon. CM is still dry for the most part.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? I'm sure we do..."keep Portland weird", and all. I can't think of any, though. Oh, naked bike ride? Is that just a Portland thing? H and I aren't very "Portland", we don't generally get into anything here.
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: all the things. This is my first cycle with Letrozole.
R/R/CS: My temps seem so wonky this cycle
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? I don't think any are considered 'weird' (maybe they are and I'm just use to them so they seem normal?) We have events that are tradition...the Indy 500, Indiana State Fair, James Dean Festival, Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival. We also have the Circle of Lights at Monument Circle every holiday season.
RE appt 12/2015
CD3 labs normal | HSG 1/8/16 clear | H's SA excellent
Dx: Unexplained Infertility
February 2016, cycle 16 - cycle #1 with Letrozole 5mg + TI | Progesterone=20.6
BFP 2/24/16 - EDD 11/7/16
It's a girl!
Isla Quinn born 10/29/16 at 38w5d via C/S
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TFAS March 2018
RE consultation 8/2/18
Suprise! BFP 8/8/18 natural cycle | EDD 4/19/19
It's a girl!
Afton Noelle born 4/10/19 at 38w5d via natural VBAC
@EmilyM1121 i struggle to temp at the same time every day because my sleep is weird now due to LO. However, when i was TTC#1, i noticed that for me it was more important that i temp after having a solid block of sleep than it was that it be at the same time every day. I think this largely depends on the person. Some people get better info if they do the same exact time regardless of sleep and others are better off temping after any good stretch of sleep. So that's what i'm using now...if i wake up in the middle of the night, as long as i've been asleep for at least 3 hours, i temp then and use that.
Month/Cycle: 2 (NTNP)
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: temping, looking out for CM, sex when we feel like it
R/R/CS: No fertile CM yet, and i've never O'd before CD19, so i probably still have a while. My first two O's post-partum had a lead in of several large batches of CM a few days apart before i actually ovulated. That may be my new normal? When TTC#1 i would just have one batch a day or two before O-day. It's a new ballgame this time around.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? Not that i know of.
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: I forgot to temp this morning, will start back tomorrow.
R/R/CS: I only have 1 full month of temping on the books to make inferences from. It appears my LP is only 10 days, and my partial month prior to that, AF came on day 10 DPO (estimated since I didn't temp for a full cycle) as well. I'm going to break out TCOYF again today, but is a short LP impactful when TTGP? I guess it just means my window for implantation is shorter than a longer LP? Is this too short, or within the 'normal' range?
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions?
I'm a northerner (from around the Philadelphia area) living in the south (NC) so I'm still learning the 'southern way'. One weird thing I can't get used to - most retailers are closed until noon on Sunday.
@kns1988 I heard about Fasnachts on the radio yesterday! They sound delicious!
@Ash9614 FX that the Letrozole works for you!
Month/Cycle: 5/3
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: Metformin, PNV, temping, I think I'll do OPKs next week maybe...
R/R/CS: This next month will be a learning month for me so hopefully I can get some good data and possibly a little bit of understanding about my body by the time that my husband gets back home!
We are currently in the process of moving to a new rental house a few miles down the road and yesterday we had 3 pickups and 2 SUVs full of stuff. Today, my husband is getting 8 of his friends and a U-Haul to get the rest of the big furniture and kitchen stuff. I'm super happy that they're helping, but also terrified because I wouldn't consider any of them "gentle" and they have to move my dishes and TVs haha
GTKY: Well, we just moved to the panhandle of Florida last year and everywhere around here starts celebrating Mardi Gras almost immediately after New Years! Coming from the Midwest, I find it very interesting!
CD: 22
WAYDTGKU: all the things
R/R/CS: well I have what I think might be a positive OPK this morning, which would be great but DH is working nights right now and we missed yesterday so I'm pissed! Uggg that set me back a little we haven't done the dirty in two days, we will try to HIO the next few days (assuming this is even O) but I'm just hoping I'm someone who gets the positive 72 hours in advance
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions?
not that I'm aware of
Month/Cycle: 5/4
CD: 16
WAYDTGKU: All hands on deck. Starting OPKs today.
R/R/CS: Hoping ovulation is nearing. Had a temp dip today although my body likes to fake me out. We'll see what happens in the next few days.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? There is a popular annual festival in the next town and people like to put their lawn chairs out along the parade route ahead of time. It's become kind of a joke so the chairs come out earlier and earlier, like a month before the festival. For some reason, I just love seeing the chairs show up, slowly filling up along Main Street.
ETA: Eek, EWCM!!! It's usually hardly noticeable/questionable - maybe the green tea is working?
@babymish have you asked your acupuncturist about treating your DH? I got treated several years ago for very specific anxiety so maybe they could do something to help?
Me: Endo, PCOS, septated uterus (mostly removed)
DH: perfect
Started TTC in June 2011
Baby boy born 3/17/2014
https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/5d52ad
Married: July 2015
BFP: 5/20/16 | EDD: 1/28/17 | Twin boys born 1/16/17
Month/Cycle: 5/5
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: sigh.... Just PNV and BD EOD or as close as we can
R/R/CS: Hello ladies.. I'm back. After a few days to hide and lick my wounds, DH and I had a long talk. I let him do the talking since he knows how I feel. He laid it all out and even admitted he was just scared. But after time to think alone without my crying or carrying on (my words, not his) he realized he would never be ready if kept waiting and we are both in a very stable place. More than most people who start families. So he's actually 100% on board. But I have decided to take a few steps back on the temping and the BSC stuff. I have been going crazy and it's been absolutely affecting him. So.. Thank you ladies for all of your support and wonderful advice. It means a lot. I hope I can return the favor for those of you in need.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions?
hmm I'm not really sure what we do that others don't. I'm from Ohio. And I live a pretty sheltered life. So I don't known what we do that others don't.
My temps are lower this month and my first thought was that the Letrozole had an effect on it. I can't think of any other changes that would cause it; I'm not breathing through my mouth that I'm aware of, my bedroom's not much colder if at all, and i'm temping the same time as I always do.
RE appt 12/2015
CD3 labs normal | HSG 1/8/16 clear | H's SA excellent
Dx: Unexplained Infertility
February 2016, cycle 16 - cycle #1 with Letrozole 5mg + TI | Progesterone=20.6
BFP 2/24/16 - EDD 11/7/16
It's a girl!
Isla Quinn born 10/29/16 at 38w5d via C/S
--------
TFAS March 2018
RE consultation 8/2/18
Suprise! BFP 8/8/18 natural cycle | EDD 4/19/19
It's a girl!
Afton Noelle born 4/10/19 at 38w5d via natural VBAC
@JamieMichelle12 Sorry you had such a rough TTC day. I've had my fair share of those this month too. Hugs to you.
@DiFazette A 10 day LP would be at the low end of the normal range, so it should still be fine but it is worth monitoring to make sure it doesn't creep below that. Hopefully you'll have some in the 11-12 day range as your LP can vary 1-2 days.
@murray1030 So glad you were able to have a good talk about it and he is on board!! It's scary for everyone!
Month/Cycle: 6/7
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: PNVs, BBT, OPK, CM, BD EOD/ED
R/R/CS: I feel like I am doing a little better this month with not obsessing about everything. A little...
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? I guess I would say that in the summer, especially the summer holidays (memorial day, 4th, labor day) pretty much everyone in Michigan heads "up north" which means anywhere in northern Michigan. If you don't have a place up there on a lake, then someone you know does.
Me: 33 H: 36
Married: 12/14/13 DS: 1/29/09
BFP2: 10/9/15 MMC: 11/12/15
BFP3: 4/6/16 DD: 12/12/16
@JamieMichelle12 We have the naked bike ride up here in Seattle as well! I've never participated, but it's fun to watch.
@murray1030 I'm glad you guys were able to have a good conversation about it!
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: Temping, OPKs, EPO, CM
R/R/CS: I got my first flashing smiley on CB Advanced OPK today! And then I found out DH picked up an OT shift tonight. Hopefully there's some time before he has to go to work.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions?
I'm not sure about "weird"...but Seattle has a ton of awesome events and yearly traditions. Bumbershoot, a huge yearly music festival over Labor Day weekend is a must. Seriously, it feels like everyone in the state goes to it.
Me: 28 | DH: 31
Together since 2006 | Married May 2015
TTC #1 since November 2015
BFP 5/17/16 | EDD 1/27/17 | Born 2/4/17
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: Temping, charting, HIO
R/R/CS: New to the whole temp thing and my chart does not look as pretty as y'alls. Mine has a high, low and now a high so it has circles for two of my three temps. Who knows what will happen this month? A part of me thinks it will be ok if it doesn't happen this month because we have a family trip next month and it would be nice to be able to still enjoy adult beverages, but I know whenever I get to the TWW I will go BSC and be very sad for a BFN. All these emotions just make me grumpy.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? I don't think so. I moved from Texas to Oklahoma a few years ago so I haven't really had a chance to learn tons about every thing Oklahoma has to offer. I did like it when we were in Texas if there was any bluebonnet flowers on the side of the road people would just pull over and take pictures. It just makes me smile to see it.
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: At the moment, just waiting till O is closer. And googling methods of raising my BBT (I have illogically convinced myself that my low temps are the reason I haven't got pregnant yet).
R/R/CS: This is my first post outside of my intro, so hello! I'm happy that I'm finally starting to participate here (after lots of lurking...).
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? The second Saturday in July, my town has "Hot Dog Day." Many local businesses hand out free hot dogs. It is weird, awesome, and somewhat disgusting.
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: Everything.
R/R/CS: I guess I don't have any except once again being tired. I don't know what to do about sleep.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? I'm in San Diego, I'm not sure if this counts, but we have a big craft beer scene, so it feels like every week they have events for Beer Week. In reality I think it's only twice a year or so. Also we have a fish taco competition because that's our other jam. I was also going to mention our Comic Con, which is intense but fun.
then 3 failed IUIs, and finally a successful IVF FET.
Due with #2 5/2/19 after HIO once in my FW,
because apparently that's how life works now. Team Blue!
CD: 18
WAYDTGKU: CP, CM PNV sex theoretically but not as often as I would like.
R/R/CS: just in a bad mood about all of this. Part of me wants to temp but that would create more pressure for me and I'm already stressed about it, which really isn't helping anything. And me putting extra pressure in H to HIO has been killing the mood vs helping anything. So monitoring other things and just having regular sex will have to do... we have pretty high sex drives usually so chances are if I relax a bit things could happen. Sorry, crazy anxious these last could of days and needed to vent somewhere. I really appreciate all the support here with others who are struggling too. I am not good at responding back but I really appreciate the kind words from everyone.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions?
We recently (2 years) moved to a small college/farming town so all the 4h things are new to me but I don't think anything specific to this town
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: injectables, trigger, IUI
R/R/CS: I just can't believe I'm back to injecting myself in the stomach again everynight. I was hoping we wouldn't get here for #2 but oh well...
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? Not really. I live in a pretty small town. We have a carnival every summer but that's not really weird per se.
Me: Endo, PCOS, septated uterus (mostly removed)
DH: perfect
Started TTC in June 2011
Baby boy born 3/17/2014
@kristah2 GL with your interview!
Month/Cycle: 8/8
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: Acupuncture, vitamins, temping, will start OPKs soon.
R/R/CS: I had my first acupuncture appt yesterday and it went really well. She said that my dark spotting before AF and a weak pulse indicated I had some blood flow issues so that's what we're working on.
DH just went for his SA today. He said it was awkward but I really appreciate him doing it willingly. He's the best!
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions?
I live in a city in Canada where we have wedding socials. It's basically a big party put on by the couple- you rent a hall, DJ, sell booze and silent auction prizes. It's all in support of the couple's upcoming wedding. I think we raised about $8000 for ours.
Surgery Dec 2016: submucosal fibroid removed
Awaiting RE appointment
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: starting OPKs today
R/R/CS: Found out I got a new job today!
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions?
TONS. I live in France, so pretty much everything seemed weird at first! Some things that come to mind are that Halloween is pretty much non-existent, but kids dress up at school for Mardi Gras (but there are no parades or other celebrations for Mardi Gras oddly enough). EVERYTHING is closed on Sundays (except for certain mini convenient stores in Paris) AND between 12 and 2 PM for lunch!
In my (US) hometown, you have to tell a joke to get candy when you trick-or-treat.
TTC since January 2015
3/15/2015 BFP!
4/15/2015 MMC
2/25/2016 BFP! Hoping for the best!
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: All the thangs to get ready for my FW - PNV, BBT, checking CM
R/R/CS: Creepin' up on my FW! Woo Hoo!
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? Not weird traditions, per se, but my town is known for swans. Queen Elizabeth donated a pair of swans after all of ours died off and got eaten by alligators in the 1950's. So we have lots of pretty white and black swans that are descended from royalty!
We also have Pigfest every year, which is a BBQ festival that has a big draw of people from other towns to come in. It's always super busy and jam packed full of people, so I didn't go this year. Pulled pork tacos, BBQ egg rolls, and apple dump cake are my favorites from the event.
Baby Boy #1 born 1/9/17
Baby Boy #2 EDD 11/4/18
Month/Cycle: 3/1
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: PNV, BBT, CM/CP, OPK, lots o'sex
R/R/CS: Started using OPKs again today and I'm not thrilled about it. Does anyone else NOT have luck with these guys? I use them in the morning because I drink too much water throughout the day (I have IBS and the medication makes me very dehydrated.) but I'm worried that I'm missing that window to know when I'm ovulating. I feel like FF charts are giving me proof that I O'd with my temps, etc, and I feel pretty comfortable with that. Anyone else have problems with OPKs? Are they really essential? I've been using Clearblue OPK. Should I change it up? Thanks for any advice!!
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? Ha! I live in San Francisco. Every other day is another fest, party, celebration of some sort. One of my faves: Bay 2 Breakers - A run through the city that the ENTIRE city comes out for. Everyone dresses up in ridiculous costumes and runs from one side of the city to the other, mostly while drinking. We basically have a fair or fest for every neighborhood throughout the summer. Fun place to live!
Month/Cycle: 7/7
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: PNVs and waiting out AF
R/R/CS: Nothing really at the moment.
GTKY: We don't really have anything per se.
DH: 36⎹ Me: 36
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: PNV, HIO eod, temp, chart.
R/R/CS: OPK neg past 2 days, we'll see if it changes to anything today. Last cycle I apparently O'd on CD 13.
GTKY: Does your state or town have any weird traditions? We love "runzas".
eta: just got a flashing smiley on CB opk! Woohoo