WTO Monday

pretzel2plus1

Month/Cycle:

CD:

WAYDTGKTFU:

R/R/CS:

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?

cjt121413

Month/Cycle: 2/1

CD: 43

WAYDTGKU: Right now, waiting for CD 45 to take provera to jump-start a cycle. Also, metformin, trying to eat healthier and exercise.

R/R/CS: It's Monday again. How does that always happen so quickly? The weekend was not long enough at all. Also, I had so many weird dreams last night, including one that involved a BFP. Weird.

GTKY: I can't really think of anything I'd like to learn to do...maybe speak Spanish fluently?

sarah0985

I'm back! My mom is safely back stateside and I've missed you ladies. I've semi-lurked and wtf is going on with the crazies? Woah they came out in force lately! 

Month/Cycle: 10/9

CD: 26

WAYDTGKTFU: everything except opk

R/R/CS: I think o happened 2 days ago. Need one more high temp. A few days later than norm for me. I'm usually a 19-20 day 

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?
decoratingg with frosting. Considering pursuing a side business and already have the baking down just need to make them look a little nicer. 

DiFazette

Month/Cycle: 4/4

CD: 17 - still no CH, but I did have some wonky elevated temps early in my cycle.  

R/R/CS: Mine is kind of a FFC, I see ladies post all the time that they didn't HIO because they or SO was sick.  I mean, real sickness is one thing, but I'm over here like, put on your surgical mask - we're doing this. 

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?  I'd love to learn to play the violin so I can jam.  I am not artistically/musically talented though.  Speak fluent Spanish is a good/realistic one.  

Edited since my phone thinks b cause is an appropriate spelling.  Get it together phone.

Neikoda

cjt121413 The weekends always pass by too quickly. Btw, if you need a distraction while waiting to jump start your cycle, I picked up an adult coloring book yesterday and it was actually really relaxing. FX the provera gets everything moving.

sarah0985 Welcome back! Also, I'm totally with you on the baking and decorating. My SIL is amazing at it. I've used this as an excuse the just let her make them and I'll eat them lol. It would be an awesome skill to have. I wish I could even just bake.

**TW: MC mentioned**

Month/Cycle: 1/1 TTCAL

CD: 16

WAYDTGKTFU: Everything...

R/R/CS: This is my first cycle temping after my MC in December and it's the prettiest my chart has been although my O date appears to have shifted a few days up, which would mean my luteal phase is longer post MC than it was previous. Weird, but could be beneficial as I was on the short side previously. I had a nice temp dip yesterday and a huge spike today. Hopefully 2 more high temps like that and FF will give me my crosshairs.

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?
I'd love to be any good at knitting or crocheting. I've tried crocheting as its supposed to be easier and I wanted to make my future neice a baby blanket but no, I'm terrible at it. Even after hours and hours of trying. It'd be nice to just be instantly good at it.

AL_TwinCities

Month/Cycle: month 21 total, cycle 2 after loss

CD: 7

WAYDTGKTFU: TCM (traditional Chinese medicine), starting checking CM and CP and peeing on things in a few days

R/R/CS: I sleep so terribly on Sunday nights

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?

I bought a table loom a while ago with the intention of trying to make wall hangings. Still haven't used it yet though. Maybe I'll bring to our cabin getaway next weekend.

hanshotfirst77

Month/Cycle: 4/4

CD: 4

WAYDTGKTFU: Impatiently waiting for AF to leave. Temping/OPKs, Metformin, Prenatals, EOD in FW

R/R/CS: Today was my first day working out in way longer than I'd like to admit and omg i feel like im gonna die. But I decided that this pity party I was having for myself all weekend had to stop and I would start by eating healthy and exercising. 

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?
I've actually been thinking this for awhile but I'd love to learn how to crochet or knit. I see all these cute things people make and I wanna do it. But I have no idea where to start or what the difference is.

SongbirdintheCity

Month/Cycle: 6/7

CD: 2

WAYDTGKTFU: all the usual things + EPO

R/R/CS: Happy Monday! I'm feeling surprisingly optimistic about today - hopefully the day lives up to it! That's really all for now.

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time? Skydiving! Nuts, I know.

kristah2

Month/Cycle:2/2

CD: 28

WAYDTGKTFU: currently.. Being annoyed and giving up (not because of how long it's taking, it's only been 2 months, but because my body is just being annoying this month and won't O)
But really, PNV and BD 

R/R/CS: stupid body. And I'm getting super crampy and boobs hurt so I think AF is around the corner (usually would be here by Friday) so I think this cycle is no O and early AF. thanks February. 

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?
I actually get really bad anxiety doing things for the first time. 
I'm on board with the cake ladies! Think I would love to do some (therapeutic) cake decorating (followed by therapeutic cake eating). 
Or losing weight. I've never reall lost any weight intentionally. Id love to lose the extra 15-20-30 lbs I have on. 

beary67

Month/Cycle:  4/4

CD:  19

WAYDTGKTFU:  BBT, CM, EPO, OPK, Yoga

R/R/CS:  Waiting for one more high temp to confirm ovulation for CD 17, which will be one day earlier than normal.  I had a hard time with my OPKs this cycle.  I have been drinking a lot more water than in the past to help with my CM and because of this, I never got a smiley face on my CB OPKs.  The test line got darker than the control line, but it was never enough to display the smiley.  Based on the darker lines on CD 16 and 17, I am going to tentatively count them as positive because of the time of day I took them and the fact my urine was more diluted than normal.  On CD 18, the test line got much lighter again.  If nothing else, my temping is confirming ovulation, so I think I have my bases covered! 

GTKY: I would love to learn how to play the bagpipes.  I'm not sure why--it just seems like a lot of fun and something exciting to try! 

Zoey1019

Month/Cycle: 2/2

CD: 8

WAYDTGKTFU: Just BBT for now, starting OPKs mid week just to be safe, really have NO idea what is normal for me yet.

R/R/CS: super happy because my weird allergy/sinus issue resolved it seems without turning into a sinus infection and needing antibiotics. No sudafed needed this AM, so I am hoping that will allow some CM to appear in order to start charting appropriately. Had a good weekend, full of TTC talk with my friend, it was fun to have someone to talk to about it. Plenty to do this week, so praying it flies and O shows up in a timely fashion!

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time? i really wish I was a better cook, I think it has more to do with my inability to focus on something for long, than my inability to actually cook, but oh well! My DH cooks all the time, he is great!

kellybean1988

Good Morning! Why is it Monday again?! 

Month/Cycle: 3

CD: 3

WAYDTGKTFU:  BBT charting right now, will be BD'ing every other day closer to O, pre-seed, etc.

R/R/CS:  I am cranky this morning but that is mostly due to it being (hopefully) my last day of AF and also it being Monday...also it is CD3 and dear lord the end of this cycle seems so far away. On a positive note, I am LOVING being off BCP--I would get a full, heavy, and painful 7 day period on BCP because of those stupid little white pills (I realize you can just stop taking those and not have a period but I opted not to do that so as not to order it more frequently)...now AF is only 3 days long and fairly light! Loving it.

GTKY: I would love to learn to sew, but I don't have the time, patience, or money. lol. 

DiFazette

@beary67 - me too on the bagpipes! We had them at our wedding and family funerals on my dad's side since we're Scottish.  I've heard they are pretty difficult to learn. 

teamginger13

Month/Cycle: 15/17

CD: 10

WAYDTGKTFU: IUI

R/R/CS: I have been feeling anxious all weekend about the timing of the IUI this week. I just hope I don't ovulate early and then miss my chance. Right now I am scheduled to go in Wednesday morning (CD12) for an ultrasound and then IUI on Friday morning but I was looking back at my previous charts and there was one month where I ovulated on CD12 and another where I ovulated on CD13 (that is 2 months out of 12 .. all the others were CD14 or later).

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time? I wish I was a better cook but just don't have the time and energy to practice.

beary67

@DiFazette we had them at our wedding too and also at funerals because we are Irish and because of the firefighter background in our family.  I just think they are so neat and I love the sound.  I agree that they would be so difficult to learn!  

Marley629

TW Previous pregnancy mentioned 

Month/Cycle: 3/3

CD: 11

WAYDTGKTFU: all things 

R/R/CS:  pretty sure I O'd yesterday at CD10 which isn't totally abnormal as I O'd Cd10 the cycle we conceived DS.  Just waiting on two more temps to confirm.  The CBAD opk was peak on Saturday and the wondfo opk was positive yesterday morning but not last night.  Will still continue to HIO a few more days just in case as O has typically been occurring CD13-15 the past 6 months but i did have a very light and short AF this month- not sure if that has anything to do with possibly O'ing early? 

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?

I want to zip line for sure. Preferably in Hawaii or somewhere equally as beautiful 

2Dash

Month/Cycle:2/2

CD: 1 Whomp...whomp....

WAYDTGKTFU: PNV, taking temps (though haven't started), watching CM and taking OPKs

R/R/CS: Well its CD1 so there's that...

Last cycle was long (compared to my last 8) so hoping for a more normal one this time around.

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?

I would like to show dogs - and breed - but I need to wait until I don't have little kids and more time to do that.  My husband and I have discussed this as a retirement plan.

sarah0985

To those of you saying you want to learn bagpipes;
A. I'm jealous because I have not an inkling of musical instrument talent. 
B. I can only imagine Ross from friends playing celebration and then pheobe singing along. 

musicinmysoul17

***TW - loss mentioned***

Month/Cycle: month 6, cycle 1 TTCAL

CD: 15

WAYDTGKTFU: Pretty much just OPK's just to see what this cycle will do after my miscarriage. I've had very strong lines yesterday and today (before loss I usually O'd CD 14) but I'm not sure if I'd call them positive yet so I'm waiting to see when they start decreasing.

R/R/CS: Hormones UGH!!!!! The last two weeks have been a crazy emotional rollercoaster and me getting mad at DH for stupid stuff. I know he cares about me and that things have been different but I feel so bad. I just need to get back to normal, whatever that is....

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?

We're getting our first home in a little over a month and I want to learn to do some DIY projects and decorate my new house!

feelinchubby824

**question in rant**

Month/Cycle: 4/4

CD: 3

WAYDTGKTFU: not much right now, pnv

R/R/CS: well I had a mental breakdown on CD1, haven't bumped since then. Haven't temped either. My LP was 8 days last cycle, the cycle before that it was 9. I guess I really wasn't expecting AF and I was devistated. I was balling and DH just really didn't get it his response was "is this how it's going to be every month now?". I was for sure crazy but was looking for more than that. Ugg I'm embarrassed and just exhausted of this, I know I haven't been at it as long as many people here so I'm not trying to throw a pitty party for myself - just had a bad day I guess.

**question** also I know people have told me before that short LPs arnt all that bad, but seriously 8 days!?!? Little egg don't stand a chance! Anyone have any luck extending an LP?

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?
hmmm I would say play piano, annnnd write code for we design 

*edited because you don't throw putty parties

kfair001

@cjt121413 – Ahh! I hate those dreams.  They are such a tease!

@sarah0985 – Welcome back!

@DiFazette – FX for CH soon!

@nwegman7878 – FX for two more high temps!  Very sorry for your loss.

@AL_TwinCities – Sunday nights are the worst.  Blah!

@JediAlly85 – FX AF gets the hell outta here soon!

@SongbirdintheCity – Sorry about CD 2 but glad you’re feeling so optimistic on Monday morning!!  J

@kristah2 – Same thing happened to be my second month TTC.  I had an annovulatory cycle.  I honestly think it was because I was thinking about it so much.  FX that you O soon!

@beary67 – FX that you get another high temp to confirm O so that you can move on over to TWW!

@Zoey1019 – Sorry to hear that you were sick.  Hope you’re feeling 100% very soon!

@kellybean1988 – Oh hey girl!!!  Are you following me?  I’m sad to see that is CD 3 for you but a little happy that my buddy has joined me.  This is our month!!!

@teamginger13 – I wish I was a better cook too.  It’s just so time consuming!

@Marley929 – FX that you O’d yesterday and can move on over to TWW shortly!    

Month/Cycle: 4/4

CD: 4

WAYDTGKTFU:  Nothing for a couple more days.   

R/R/CS:  Not much for today.  DH and I redid our bedroom this weekend and it looks amazing.  All I want to do is leave work and go look at it!!!  

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?  Something that I’ve always wanted to try…hmmm.  This is super cliché but I’d like to go skydiving.  I’ve been saying it for years but no one wants to do it with me.  DH is too scared. Lol 

beary67

@sarah0985 I never mentioned anything about having musical talent   The only instrument I've ever played was the recorder in elementary school.  I asked my parents if I could play the flute and at the time, I also owned/showed horses so they told me I could have a flute or a horse--seemed like an easy decision to me!  Needless to say I never learned how to play a musical instrument.  

ETA:  I also took one piano lesson and if I remember correctly, I left before the lesson was finished!  

MrsDho11

Month/Cycle: 6/5 (sigh, today begins month 6, which is freaking me out)

CD: 9 WAYDTGKTFU: usual + acupuncture

R/R/CS: Just hitting the start of month six freaking me out, as mentioned above. I'm trying to remind myself that we didn't really have timing the first couple months because of false OPKs, CH fake outs, etc.  So not all of those months really count.  Right?

I'm also about to head in for the re-test on some bloodwork that my doctor didn't like the numbers on a couple months ago.  FX that those blood platelets are back within the normal range!

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?
I've kind of always wanted to learn to play guitar.

TrulyBlessed22

**Siggy Warning and Long Rant**

@beary67 - I'm with you on the OPK testing this month, maybe I'll see you in the TWW tomorrow.

Month/Cycle: 4/4

CD: 13

WAYDTGKTFU: BBT and CM on FF and OPK

R/R/CS:  Sooo this is the first month I started temping and it's not going so well.  Mainly because I can't seem to get a good test taking time down since my body has been waking me up earlier than normal but not at the same time daily UGH - so I'm usually up before the alarm goes off.  Then to boot I had my Girls Night In Sleepover this weekend and so my Sunday morning temp was shot since I only got 3 hours of sleep and they weren't even a good 3 hours plus the temp was different at my friends house.  As far as my OPK I didn't get an obvious positive this month so I'm going to count this past Thursday as positive since it was pretty dark that morning but based on my research not positive...honestly I just don't know <sigh>.  I'm used to the Advances OPK's not the Wondfo I used this month.  Anyway, If I count it positive then O'd earlier than normal this month so again, IDK.  The only thing I do know is that they've gotten increasingly lighter since that day.  I put in a fake temp for tomorrow and going off that I may be able to move over to TWW tomorrow as it's estimating an O on CD11 but again temps were crappy this month.  Basically I'm just a BIG FAT IDK this month LOL   

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?

I would love to learn to Swim but I'm so scared and won't let myself actually learn.  I need to suck it up and just take a class.  

furbabymom2007

Month/Cycle: 7

CD: 6

omfg my phone hates this section: the normal things, though still debating whether or not use OPKs this month. Saw my OBGYN last week and he prefers the OPKs so I figure I should keep using them to make him happy, but I also wanted to take this month a little easier. 

R/R/CS:

Still waiting on  pap results (following the abnormal one 6 months ago).  It will probably be fine, I'd just like to know for sure. OBGYN also ordered blood tests, ultrasound and SA for DH this month.  I've got the CD 3 blood test done, and everything else is scheduled.  Just need to get DH to make the SA apt.

If we get KU this month, I will have a conflict with a friends wedding.  I have come to be ok with this, but I still figure we will maybe just use that as an excuse to maybe go with the flow this month as opposed to forcing it. Hance my apprehension about using the OPKs.  Still temping though because I like it. 

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?

i have never fired a gun. 

atcwag

Month/Cycle: 2/2

CD: 6

WAYDTGKTFU: AF is pretty much gone, so I started temping+charting again this AM. Hopefully we'll resume HIO tomorrow and hubby's performance anxiety will be improved. PNV+DHA, VitC. Will also resume checking CM in the next few days and may try grapefruit juice. I did REALLY bad with water yesterday - only had 20 oz. or so, so I need to do better this week!!!

R/R/CS: Ummm....it's Monday...But the local grocer has chicken breasts for $.99/lb. This makes me happy. I'm gonna buy a bunch to put in the deep freeze. We eat a lot of chicken!

GTKY: I wish I had time to learn to crochet and/or knit. 

atcwag

QueenDaenerysT said:

**question in rant**

**question** also I know people have told me before that short LPs arnt all that bad, but seriously 8 days!?!? Little egg don't stand a chance! Anyone have any luck extending an LP?

I've been told VitC can help with LP length. I don't know the exact science behind it, but maybe someone else can help further. 

thefarmerswife0411

Month/Cycle: 10/10

CD: 6

WAYDTGKTFU: BBT w/FF, PNV+DHA, no booze, yoga & BD ED or EOD 

R/R/CS: 1st day of work @ my new office! Excited nervous anxious ahhhhh! Also AF has left town- peace the f out! Woot! Lol. 

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time? I would like to learn how to be less anxious, more easy-going like DH. We have friends that have no obligations (kids pets financials) (DH and I have a dog & a f ton of student loans) and are always planning these amazing last minute vacations. Yesterday they asked us to go to TOKYO with them bc there was an amazing deal (450 round trip for 1!!!!) for a LONG WEEKEND in April. DH is like let's do it! I go into immediate panic mode and already have a 20 question list in my head including the fact I'm starting this new job and we're still tight on money. Not to mention were still new to MPLS and don't have an option for a pet sitter yet so it's like wtf would we do with Rupert (our English Mastiff hehe)- we don't kennel & had an amazing friend that always watched him for us. Needless to say we didn't book the tickets. I'm just a planner, I'm obsessed with my planner and to do lists and being organized. I wish I could be a little more carefree and spontaneous with plans. That turned into a rant of sorts oops. 

Neikoda

QueenDaenerysT said:

**question in rant**

Month/Cycle: 4/4

CD: 3

WAYDTGKTFU: not much right now, pnv

R/R/CS: well I had a mental breakdown on CD1, haven't bumped since then. Haven't temped either. My LP was 8 days last cycle, the cycle before that it was 9. I guess I really wasn't expecting AF and I was devistated. I was balling and DH just really didn't get it his response was "is this how it's going to be every month now?". I was for sure crazy but was looking for more than that. Ugg I'm embarrassed and just exhausted of this, I know I haven't been at it as long as many people here so I'm not trying to throw a pitty party for myself - just had a bad day I guess.

**question** also I know people have told me before that short LPs arnt all that bad, but seriously 8 days!?!? Little egg don't stand a chance! Anyone have any luck extending an LP?

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?
hmmm I would say play piano, annnnd write code for we design 

*edited because you don't throw putty parties

QueenDaenerysT Short LPs can definitely be an issue. I know mine is 10 or 11 days and my OB/GYN is suggesting a progesterone supplement following ovulation to aid in possible implantation. Only issue is that you don't get AF so you pretty much test til you drop. Something you may want to consider discussing with your doctor.

virginiaham

Month/Cycle:  7/6 (ticker change today)

CD:  12

WAYDTGKTFU:  BBT, CM, OPKs, CBFM, PNV, sex EOD-E3D

R/R/CS:  I'm catching myself wishing away the next two weeks leading up to O.  H starts travel this summer and I'm catching myself borrowing trouble and playing out scenarios.  My mantra is becoming:  "Don't miss today or this week/month/season for an unknown future."

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?  Civilian nursing!

20T

Month/Cycle: 4/4

CD: 1  

R/R/CS: annnnnnd AF is back, that silly bish. 

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time? I'd love to be fluent in another language. I used to be passable at Spanish but it's true what they say-if you don't use it, you lose it!

@thefarmerswife0411 I'm with you on the planner/lists. I feel like it calms me down to plan when it probably doesn't help my anxiety! 

mokay19

Month/Cycle:  6/3

CD:  17 (ugh I didn't realize it was already this late...)

WAYDTGKU:  Metformin, PNV, temping

R/R/CS:  I drank incredibly too much on Saturday and didn't even consider temping on Sunday.  I had a blast this weekend, but now I have a random missing temp and it annoys my perfectionist side haha.  I'll get over it once I have some more temps to hide it.

@DiFazette I agree on the HIO while sick... plus, sex naturally clears your sinuses (temporarily) and helps with headaches (also, temporarily) because of the good feels so if one of us is sick, we use it to convince the other to do it haha if I'm congested, then immediately following sex is like the best time to blow my nose... really weird, but also true for me haha

GTKY:  I would like to learn how to play any instrument.  I am the opposite of musically talented, whereas my husband can play anything he picks up and can sing quite well... both of which I am jealous

LadyMillil

Month/Cycle: 12/14

CD: 4

WAYDTGKTFU: clomid + IUI

R/R/CS: Clomid is not fun. Headache, sore boobs, hot flashes, and I'm not quite dizzy but my head doesn't feel exactly right

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time? play the cello

GhanimaAtreides

@DiFazette I'm freaking dying over here about the mask thing! Omg...

@kristah2 I'm really sorry you're thinking you drew an anovulatory lot this month. That really sucks babe. All the creepy Internet hugs for you.

@beary67 Fingers crossed for your third high temp! I'm in a similar boat, had scant CM last month so I'm using my stash of slow-release 600mg Guaifenesin with a huge increase in water intake. I never considered the OPK effect before.

@QueenDaenerysT I'm so sorry to hear your H acted that way, WTH. Have you considered B6 yet for your LP to get it a bit on the longer side? I was having shorter ones a couple years ago and B6 added a good 3 days.

@TrulyBlessed22 I'm sorry your first temping cycle has you all messed up. I think we all have those difficulties the first month. By the time you see the shift it will all make better sense, I promise.

Month/Cycle: 2/2 ttcal

CD13

WAYDTGKU: (copy & paste) Temp, CM, CP, POAS OPK, Saliva OPK, extra folic acid, PNV+DHA gummies, Cal/Mag/Zinc, SAD lamp to increase FSH & LH, Guaifenesin. DH is taking multivitamin, folic acid & zinc. We plan to HIO 2-a-day in FW. 

R/R/CS: Should O later this week. 2-a-days start tomorrow. Unfortunately, it really screws with differentiating CM. Any advice other than the watch it float/sink in a glass of water? My bathroom counter looks like a pop up science lab already with saliva microscope, the dedicated pee-cup for dipstick OPKs, etc.

GTKY: I want to learn to rock climb. On the real stuff, not a fabricated rock wall.

MissAmeliaPond

**lube question!**

Month/Cycle:  6/6 (2/2 TTCAL)

CD: 13

WAYDTGKTFU:  EPO, acupuncture, charting things, hoping I O in the next two weeks before DH probably goes out of town again.

R/R/CS:  **Question** for those of you who NEED to use lube during sex, what brand are you using for TTC? We have Pre-seed, but I kind of hate it. I feel like it's gotta be too thick to be any help to sperm (the month I had the CP, I think we only used it twice), and I don't think it feels very nice either. Are there any better-feeling sperm-friendly lube brands anyone wants to recommend? 

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?  Hmm... For the first time? I think I've sampled everything and made decisions about things that I'm interested in. I would like to get better at sewing though, and I wish I had someone to teach me how to knit properly. 

GhanimaAtreides

atcwag said:

QueenDaenerysT said:

**question in rant**

I've been told VitC can help with LP length. I don't know the exact science behind it, but maybe someone else can help further. 

When do you take the vitamin C? Curious because it's notorious for drying up CM.

kellybean1988

@kfair001   yes I'm stalking you lol!! Nah but for realz I am happy to have my cycle twin up in this forum! Let's make this month THE month!

@QueenDaenerysT --first of all, I have been meaning for like 2 weeks to tell you I love your username/profile pic. Love me some GoT, April can't get here quickly enough! OK, so I have NO idea if this has any kind of scientific accuracy or anything to do with what made my LP longer this past cycle, but I have been drinking raspberry leaf tea for about 2 weeks now (I guess that would have been a few days after O this past cycle). Raspberry leaf tea is supposedly really good for our lady parts, especially the uterus. I went from a 10 day LP 2 cycles ago to a 13 day LP this past cycle. This MAY also be because I am only 2 months off BCP and my body is still regulating, but the raspberry leaf tea is definitely the only thing I did differently that cycle than the cycle before. You can buy it at health food stores or order it online. *TW Pregnancy mentioned, not mine* it is supposedly really good for pregnant ladies in the last trimester to prepare the uterus for birth. Plus, indigenous women have been using it for YEARS to alleviate PMS symptoms. I do have to say that I have had NO cramps this time around with AFand far fewer headaches than I normally do, and once again, the only difference is the raspberry leaf tea.  Like I said, I'm no doctor or scientist, but I do love me a good herbal tea. (You may want to sweeten it btw if you drink it, it's pretty bitter.)

kristah2

@atcwag I've been on the grapefruit juice! Didn't notice anything this month since I don't think O is making an appearance but hopefully it goes well! 

@GhanimaAtreides thanks for the Internet love! FX for better luck next cycle for me. But wishing you luck during O! 

delujm0

Month/Cycle: 2 (NTNP)

CD: 24

WAYDTGKTFU: temping, sex when we feel like it

R/R/CS:  i suspect i ovulated yesterday, so we'll see what my temps look like the next two days.  I'm definitely out this cycle if i did - DH had strep throat all week and i DID NOT need to catch that.  We're already taking DD's temperature every time we change her because we're just waiting for her to get it.  I don't want to double her chances.  But that is the beauty of NTNP - i'm not really mad about it.  however, now i'm like "maybe i should TTA until after the wedding we're going to in April so i can drink..."  Nah.  I won't TTA, but i won't actively try to hit the fertile window either.  We'll just see what happens.  Easy breezy (until about September, and then i'm going to be like IT IS ON).

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time? sew.  i mean i know how to use a sewing machine (or at least i did when i was a kid and my grandmother taught me to) but i haven't done it in like 20 years.  i need a refresh.  my mom has been making all of the curtains and throw pillows to decorate our new house, it would be nice if i could at least help her (though with the kid, it's doubtful i'd ever have the time to dedicate to it right now anyway).

atcwag

GhanimaAtreides said:

atcwag said:

QueenDaenerysT said:

**question in rant**

I've been told VitC can help with LP length. I don't know the exact science behind it, but maybe someone else can help further. 

When do you take the vitamin C? Curious because it's notorious for drying up CM.

I didn't know it could dry up CM, so thanks for telling me!!!  I just started last month and began after O. I was sick and Od on CD19, which I thought was a bit late for me. I did a little research and saw that VitC can help lengthen luteal phase and since I was sick, I figured it could kill 2 birds with one stone. I'll likely take again this month after O (moreso to finish the bottle than anything else!). 
Here's one of the sites I cross-referenced:
https://natural-fertility-info.com/luteal-phase-defect.html

picklesplease

Month/Cycle: 6/6

CD: 5

WAYDTGKTFU: AF is finally gone. We'll start HIO, even though we both still have colds.

R/R/CS: I was getting really down and, since I was sick, I was thinking about using a sick day today, but I'm glad I didn't. I have just been offered a fully-paid trip to attend a conference for ESL teachers in Baltimore (anyone from the area? Any suggestions for restaurants to go to?). Since I am one of the more veteran teachers for my department, it's a big deal to be asked to go. They had the extra funding, so I'm thankful for the opportunity to go. I needed that good news.

On unrelated "good news," they found our car, which was stolen on Tuesday. We will get to go assess the damage sometime this week after they are able to sweep through for fingerprints. Sounds like some teenagers just decided that they wanted to go for a joyride, and chose my car to do it. Asshats.

GTKY: Is there something you would like to learn how to do/try for the first time?
I think I'd like to improve my Spanish-speaking skills. I know enough to give directions to my Spanish-speaking students, but that's the extent of it. I'd also like to learn how to play the piano and guitar. I learned a little bit of both when I was a music major, but have gotten out of the habit since then.

Okay, I tried to respond to as many people as possible. I'm sorry if I missed anyone! ETA: I"ll be back later!

@cjt121413 - I highly recommend trying full immersion to learn Spanish. I find that I pick up some phrases here and there from my kids because they are always speaking to each other in their native language. It makes it so much easier.

@sarah0985 - Welcome back!

@DiFazette - LOL about HIO while sick. That was hilarious. I might buy DH a medical mask this week, since we're both recovering from colds.

@nwegman7878 - FX for you this month! And yay for adult coloring books! I have one that I use from time to time to take my mind off of things.

@Marley629 - DH and I went ziplining while we were in Puerto Vallarta for our honeymoon! It was absolutely gorgeous! So much fun!

@2Dash - So sorry about CD1!

@becbec28 - Amen on the DIY projects! DH and I have a list a mile long for all of the things we want to do around the house. I'd much rather do it all instead of pay someone else.

@QueenDaenerysT - So sorry you're having a rough time. *hugs*

@JediAlly85 - Crocheting isn't too hard. I would look on YouTube for some tutorials. I can send you a few of my favorites, if you're interested!

@SongbirdintheCity - Same! Skydiving would be awesome!

@kristah2 - Try not to get too hard on yourself. When I hit 3 months, I was devastated. I totally get it. FX for you and *hugs*

@beary67 - FX for you!

@kellybean1988 - Amen! Mondays are the worst, but I think Tuesdays are even worse than Mondays sometimes.

@teamginger13 - FX for your IUI!

@kfair001 - I want to try skydiving, too!

@MrsDho11 - I'm there with you! The 6th Month Slump is hitting me hard this week. DH has agreed to a SA, just to be sure and calm my nerves. FX for you!

@TrulyBlessed22 - Sorry the temping isn't going well. I would just keep it up and it'll start to fall into place. You can always adjust the time, if you need to. I started temping at 6:30am, but found that 5:45am was a better time because I was waking up then, anyway.

@furbabymom2007 - FX for your results!

@thefarmerswife0411 - Good luck in your new office! Also, have you heard of the song "Sallie Mae Back"? It's a song about paying off your student loans. It cracked me up, but I'm sad because I'm pretty sure that will never happen. DH's parents paid for him to go to college...I had to take out student loans. Ugh...

@virginiaham - I LOVE your mantra! I may need to steal it.

@20T - Sorry about CD1! *hugs*