WTO Thursday

Megzb510

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GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc)

Megzb510

Month/ Cycle: 10/7

CD: 15

WAYDTGKU: bbt acupuncture extra vitamins that acupuncturist recommended 

R/R/CS: I am back in the office today (I've been off on vacation last week and I worked remotely the last couple days) but I'm off tomorrow for my friends bachelorette party. I halfway feel like I'm too old for that ish but I am looking forward to it. 

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc)

I always recommend chewy.com to pet owners to get dog food delivered. My dogs eat some healthy dog food that I would have to travel 30 minutes to get so I found this website and they do free delivery when you set a delivery schedule. This way I don't have to schlep a 30 lb around, it just arrived on my doorstep. Every year we get handwritten Christmas cards. When my friends dog passed away, she called to cancel the service and they wrote her a personal handwritten sympathy card that was so thoughtful. I've emailed asking about other dog food recommendations and they responsed super fast with detailed descriptions of all the options that would work. Super awesome online company. I seriously recommend them to all pet owners. 

AndiPandi127

@Megzb510 I have felt too old for bachelorette parties since I was like, 23, so I feel ya. 

Month/ Cycle: Still a special snowflake but WTO eventually!

CD: Lalalala

WAYDTGKU: Not much at the moment!

R/R/CS: The SUN. Has APPEARED. I know not what to do with this warm ball of light outside. It feels like eons since it last showed it's face.

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc) Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin. It is a crowd pleaser and goes with anything.

Edit: Spacing is weird...

leekat14

Month/ Cycle: 6/5

CD: 2

WAYDTGKU: nothing but being sad that I'm here

R/R/CS:ugh.  Ranted late last night but a good friend told us she is KU, hadn't been trying.  I cried for a good hour and blamed it on the dog slamming her head into my nose.  Anything I stress about with TTC gets H really stressed so it was better to blame the dog.

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? 
Pssst dry shampoo

mokay19

Month/Cycle:  9/4... But real ones: 0

CD:  36

WAYDTGKU: Metformin, PNV, sex

R/R/CS:  nothing really today... DH worked from 7am to 2am yesterday so I'm exhausted from waking up to the dog barking when he got home. But I can't complain too much because at least I didn't have to work as long as he did haha 

GTKY:  this sushi place by our house! So freaking good. I won't say the name bc there's only 2 in the country

wineo929

Sorry for the rough day, @leekat14 *hugs*

Month/Cycle: 7/8

CD: 3

WAYDTGKU: EPO, PNV, and green tea

R/R/CS: Not a ton going on today!

GTKY: I'm super boring. I don't recommend much to people haha

LadyMillil

Megzb510 said:

Month/ Cycle: 14/17

CD: 9

the regulars, no if treatment 

R/R/CS: still spotting from AF

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc) when friends are complaining that they never met nice guys I recommend trying eHarmony

RedBreast35

Ugh, @Megzb510 and @AndiPandi127 I think I've always been too old for bachelorette parties.  Now that I'm on the downward slope to 40, the typical bachelorette party stuff seems extra cringe-worthy.  Now that I sound like a total jerk, I still hope you have a great time tomorrow night  
ETA sorry about last night @leekat14 *hugs*

Month/ Cycle: 5/4

CD: 17

WAYDTGKU: Trying to stay awake long enough at night to HIO 

R/R/CS: *minor pity party* I hung out with one of DH's coworker's wives last fall and we had talked a few times about both of us starting TTC.  She is one of the only people I've ever really talked to about it IRL.  She and I didn't really click, so stopped hanging out pretty soon after that.  Buuut, I just saw on FB that she had her baby.  So yeah.  
Also, and maybe somewhat related- I want cake.

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc)  I always recommend Amazon Prime and quinoa.  Amazon Prime because two day free shipping really is the t*ts and quinoa because it's delicious, healthy, and so many people don't know about it.

mokay19

@RedBreast35 just last week one of my coworkers asked what quinoa was and my response was "Do you only want to know what it is? Or do you want my whole spiel on what it is and how great it is?" She chose the spiel so we talked about it and great recipes for it

RedBreast35

Oh, I may have to pick your brain for your favorite recipes, @mokay19 .  I have a few that I make pretty often, but I love to hear what other people like!

clover28

Month/ Cycle: 8/8

CD: 4

WAYDTGKU: Just waiting for af to leave so we can HIO, ya'll.

R/R/CS: I GOT THE JOB!!! Thank you for all of your well wishes during the interview process and call-back wait.

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc). I'm a connoiseur of sorts of Indian food so I recommend the best place in my city to all of my friends.  Cheap, spicy, and great staff.  The paneer ain't bad, either.

Kenya715

Month/ Cycle: 2 (+ 6 NTNP)

CD: 17

WAYDTGKU: CM/CP, OPKs, Green tea, HIO EOD

R/R/CS: Feeling better today than yesterday. Finally got the high reading on my CBAD so I know O is a day or two out. Stressed out yesterday for no reason seeing that I'm on the exact time table I wanted to be. Ugh! Still taking a rest from working out until after I O. I really do think it has something to do with it...

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc)
YOGA. Always yoga. I recommend it to everyone, always. I've been doing it for 15 years or so and it has helped me in so many incredible ways both physically and mentally. I've had some pretty horrible injuries in life (broken bones, fractured vertebra in my spine...) and yoga changed my body in the right ways. I've done the 200 hour training and got half way through the 300 hour before I moved, so I got into the philosophy and spiritual side of it. Changed my life! Yoga and clean eating. I can be really annoying to be around sometimes! I'm just passionate. 

mrsdaddario

@clover28 OMG YAY!!!!! Congratulations! That is so exciting!
@RedBreast35 I have a whole bag of quinoa in my cabinet at home. I know it's super healthy, and that's why I got it. I've been on a low carb diet for a while now because of the PCOS, and I really want to make it but I don't think I can eat it because 1) It has a lot of calories and 2) It has a lot of carbs. On the basis of my diet that is. But I realllllyyy want to make it lol. I guess I'll have to wait until a cheat meal!

Month/ Cycle: 8/5
CD: 21
WAYDTGKU: Waiting. Feeling like my follicles are all:


R/R/CS: I want to thank everyone for your input yesterday on my vet/DH dilemma. I did end up telling him, and he took it really well.  I actually think he seemed relieved to be honest. Relieved because he didn't have to be the one to make the call. Also, because I'm BSC, the vet appointment is on Saturday morning. Friday I go in for an u/s to see where my follicles are. I have a gut feeling that I won't have growth, only because every other scan I've had so far I haven't had any. But now I'm worried that if I DO have growth, I'll have to trigger on Friday night and have the IUI scheduled for Saturday morning. Our fertility clinic is 1.5 hours away from home. Their only open until 12pm on weekends. So now I'm worrying that the IUI will end up being scheduled around the same time as the vet appointment. Again, I'm feeling as if it won't ultimately be an issue because I'm not banking on any growth (though I'm praying that there has been, obviously), but I can't help but worry. 
GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc)Oh boy. I don't really make recommendations all that much! I guess it depends on what the topic is! 

Edit: Spelling

clover28

@mrsdaddario Thank you!!! I couldnt be more excited about this job. I still have to pass my NP boards though before I can start.  I'm glad your husband took the vet news well. I'm sure that was a tough conversation to have. Good luck at your appointment on Friday.  Grow, follies, grow!

SnobunnieMel

Month/ Cycle: 6/ 2 TTCAL 

CD: 4

WAYDTGKU:BBT, PNV, ovaboost, myo inositol, fertilaid, fertilecm, acupuncture, will add black cohosh cd5-15, CP and CM after AF leaves, will begin HIO ED on cd10 and OPK cd 10

R/R/CS: dreading this weekend like nothing else due to some triggers around our loss. Every hour that passes it gets closer and i get more stressed. Just want it over and done so we can get on to FWP next week 

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc) acupuncture!!! My guy is amazing. He has helped my stress and back pain so much. I swear he dips his needles in Valium 

KristoKekerooni

Month/ Cycle: 21

CD: 8

WAYDTGKU: Nothing right nor, just HIO, I guess. Waiting to get a call from the RU so we can schedule the consult for DH to get to the bottom of the semen issue.

R/R/CS: We had our final appointment with our regular Ob/Gyn. He sent over the referral for the RU and we expect to have an appointment within the next four weeks. Hopefully the issues is stemming from a resolvable problem. It was exceptionally difficult to find out the counts went down quite a bit, not up like we were hoping. We aren't going to focus on timing or anything for a bit, since it seems pretty pointless. Instead we are going to spend the next few months getting as healthy as possible as well as save up as much money as possible for the possible IVF we are looking at. 

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc)
I am a HUGE advocate for menstrual cups. I always get really passionate, which seems silly because it's just a feminine product. 

jatwal128

@Megzb510 i LOVE chewy.com. I also get my pups dog food from them and they have the most amazing customer service. I ordered a harness and decided it didn't work the way I was hoping, so I called to return it and they refunded my money and told me to just donate it to a shelter! They're pretty awesome.

@leekat14 Sorry about the rough night. I'm sure that wasn't easy to hear. 

@RedBreast35 Pity party all you want. That's tough to see. I've also never tried quinoa. I'm very intrigued by it and definitely think i'd like it, but am just too lazy to find recipes. Also DH is pretty picky so i'm sure he'd wonder what he was eating lol

@clover28 CONGRATS!!!

@mrsdaddario I'm so glad the talk went well with DH. It's still a crappy situation, but at least he's taking it ok. And FX that everything goes smoothly with all the scheduling!

Month/ Cycle: 2/2 TTCAL
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: PNV, checking cm, temping, down to just spotting so almost time to HIO 
R/R/CS: I think I'm going to start BD a little earlier this cycle. I think if I ovulated at all, it was pretty early. I also was able to start temping this morning! I know it gives me zero information yet, but that was exciting! I usually get up at 5 am to workout during the week anyway, so i'm hoping that I don't have a problem sticking with it. FX.
GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc)
Weight Watchers. I didn't actually join and go to meetings, but my last semester in college my roommate did and I kind of just learned from her. It really teaches you how to eat the right portions and the right kinds of foods, so it helps with a whole lifestyle change and isn't just a weight loss diet. I don't track points anymore, but I definitely know what to look for in foods and how important portion control is.

sammajane19

Month/ Cycle: 7/5

CD: 9

WAYDTGKU: Clomid + Ovidrel, HIO, Metformin, Preseed, Prenatals. Hoping and wishing and waiting.

R/R/CS:  Tomorrow is my RE appt. Not much else going on. 

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc). I love this site called Everything But the House, so I do tend to recommend that. And I happen to eat somewhere super yummy I'll bring it up.

Dilynne

Month/ Cycle: 2/2

CD: 7

WAYDTGKU: All the things. 

R/R/CS:  Question: How do ya'll help your H (or whoever, not judging) performance anxiety?  We had a good talk last night and it seems that he's feeling a lot of pressure and it makes it impossible for him to focus on his "end goal". I asked if he was sure he was ready for this (he's the one that suggested starting TTC) and he said yes, he's all in to be a father but he can't get passed the pressure.  Any suggestions?

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc)  I'm not really good at recommending things, but if it comes up in conversation and someone hasn't read and watched The Outsiders, I tell them they have to to continue our friendship haha

Steelerfan78

Month/ Cycle: 15/6

CD: 54 (O day?)

WAYDTGKU: Huge temp drop this morning, so FX!!

R/R/CS: I have my RE appointment scheduled for this afternoon. But my f@cking doctor's office still hasn't processed the referral. I can't even with this sh!t right now!!! 
 

GTKY: I always recommend that people plant milkweed in their yards or gardens. They are a natural food source for monarch butterflies and have been depleted over the past decade. The plant is drought tolerant and resilient in almost any climate. So they are easy to take care of, but such an important part of the monarch life cycle. (This gif is from plants I bought at Home Depot and recorded in my backyard) 

AndiPandi127

@Dilynne Honestly, I just don't tell DH when it's FW or not FW and I try to make sure we have sex consistently at least a couple times a week so he doesn't really know when it "counts" for TTC. If he asks, I tell him, but it makes it easier for him to just not know - and he very much wants to be a dad, so it's not like he doesn't care, it just makes him relax more.

clover28

@Steelerfan78 Milkweed! I've never heard of it. Tell me more... Do I plant it in the ground or can I put it in a planter? When can I plant it? I'm literally the worst at gardening and kill everything... But i do love butterflies.

CoonMom

Hugs to everyone having a rough day.

@clover28 Congratulations!

mrsdaddario I'm glad your DH took it well. FX your follicles and the vet situation all work out. 

Month/ Cycle: 15
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: Sex in FW
R/R/CS: Today is my Friday! Going on Vacation tomorrow!!!! Hoping to get DH's SA results before we leave.
GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? This is a hard one for me....I guess Amazon (Lame I know.)

EALasagna45

Hi everybody! I doubt anybody remembers me but I was posting here occasionally a few months back and had to return to lurkerdom for a bit. Repeat annovulatory cycles can make you a little batty. Nonetheless I'm ready to jump back in! 

Month/ Cycle: 7/4 TTCAL ( 0 cycles with confirmed O ) 

CD: 46 

WAYDTGKU: PNV's, BBT, CM, Metformin, Keto diet, Provera to jump start next cycle

R/R/CS: Got the official dx for PCOS. After really being down in the dumps about it I've accepted it and moved on. Working hard on controlling it with my diet and Metformin but damn do I miss sugar and carbs! Oh well my current mantra is that "Parents make sacrifices for their children and if I want the possibility of having that opportunity my sacrifices start now." 

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc)

This is a good question! Does Etsy count? I think that site gets wayyyy to much of my paycheck.

Kenya715

@Dilynne - I did the same as what @AndiPandi127 suggested and stopped telling H about O'ing, FW, and all that jazz. The less he knew, the more he could 'let go' and just enjoy. Then, over time, he actually became interested and now we can talk about it lightly. I still don't go into detail and wait for him to bring it up. It seems like since he was able to control when we talk about it, he feels better about it all. Now he asks when we can start HIO EOD and we joke about how he can't give himself any love during the FW. It's all become more light-hearted. 

Also, if you aren't, try and have sex on days that aren't in the FW. Show him that he isn't just a machine that needs to produce for you. Doing that for my H helped a lot too. Good luck! 

Dilynne

@andipandi27 @kenya715  That's the thing though... I don't tell him when it's FW. Right after we have sex, every time, he asks if it's FW time. And if we're going to be 100% honest, I always tell him I don't know because I literally don't. My last cycle was over 60 days so it was a giant guessing game.

Steelerfan78

@clover28 It's called butterfly weed as well. I have some planted in my garden, a few in planters, and a bunch that are still in the pots they came in from Home Depot (those I use to feed the caterpillars I raise). They bloom from early spring to late fall, so plant them anytime in that range. They are easy to care for because they show you when they need water (they droop) and pretty much only need water about once a week or so. I live in Florida, so it may even be less in other places that aren't as hot. Honestly, the caterpillars will most likely eat it away to nothing before you even get a chance to kill it. Haha! Here's a pic of what it looks like:


Congrats on the new job BTW! 

clover28

@EALasagna45 Welcome back! So sorry about your diagnosis, but it sounds like you have the right attitude about it!

MrsDramaK

Month/ Cycle: 5/4 (1/1 TTCAL)

CD: 6

WAYDTGKU: If it was recommended by the women of this board, I'm probably doing it.

R/R/CS: I have to train a new person at work today, so probably going to have to bump and run.  I HATE training, I always feel like things would be so much faster if I did them myself. End Rant.

Rave - I get to see my niece and nephew this weekend and their at the best age ever, so I'm excited for that.

CS - Not much chart to stalk.  As usual my temps are super erratic cause I sleep erratically and I'm a mouth breather (I know I should vaginally temp, but I always forget when I wake up and you can't change mid cycle, so whatever)

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc) Crockpot freezer meals.  I'm obsessed.  Every housewarming I go to, I give them a crock pot and my favorite recipes.

ETA: Sorry if I post and ghost today.

PennStateCait

Month/ Cycle:7/6 (one benched)

CD: 16

WAYDTGKU: pnvs, opks, cm, bbt, acupuncture, sex

R/R/CS: Thinking I'll o on Saturday. Approaching o makes me so nervous. Especially now that we've been paying a buttload for acupuncture. I'd really just like to be ku. 

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc)
·Products- barkbox, thinx underwear
·Restaurants- in DC- Good Stuff Eatery (burgers and shakes by chef Spike), Sax lounge- burlesque like moulin rouge
·books- harry potterrrrrrrr

britters314

Month/Cycle: 9/10

CD: 6

WAYDTGKU: CM, CP, sex casually

R/R/CS: Nothing again. I'm on a break between semesters, so not too much is going on in my life.

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc)
Learning to sew. It's so depressing to go shopping and not find clothes that fit correctly because I have weird proportions, but when I sew my own clothes it's so fun because I get to customize everything and it fits perfectly at the end . I've started giving out small sewing kits at bridal showers to get people started.

Kenya715

Dilynne said:

@andipandi27 @kenya715  That's the thing though... I don't tell him when it's FW. Right after we have sex, every time, he asks if it's FW time. And if we're going to be 100% honest, I always tell him I don't know because I literally don't. My last cycle was over 60 days so it was a giant guessing game.

That's a tough one. I would say you don't know and then gently change the subject to distract him or something. I told my H that I have everything under control and he should trust me and relax. It took a little time but he got there. I'm sorry you're going through this. As someone who has gone through it too, all I can say is that sometimes it just takes time and you gotta be patient. Just be loving and supportive of him, too. It's frustrating for sure but things will get better. 

TheJerilu

Month/ Cycle:

4/4

CD:

12

WAYDTGKU:

OPK, CM, SHOW, RLT, PNV, yoga

R/R/CS:

CM is watery today, usually get a day of that before EWCM.

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc)
Diva cups, Weight Watchers, and the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey

mrsdaddario

@sammajane19 Fx for your appointment tomorrow! Is it to see how your follicles are developing??

@Steelerfan78 Hopefully the referral won't hold you up today! Fx for a really productive appointment, and if you're willing, let us know how you make out! Also, you always have the best one point gifs! Love it. Also, also, I second your Milkweed suggestion! I work at a garden center and just got a call from a kindergarten teacher yesterday looking for it for her caterpillars! Adorable. 

@EALasagna45 Welcome back! PCOS over here too! Though not insulin resistant. Looking forward to following your journey!

TheJerilu

KristoB said:

I am a HUGE advocate for menstrual cups. I always get really passionate, which seems silly because it's just a feminine product. 

@KristoB

I may have spent at least one drunken evening trying to convince a person to put a silicone cup in their vagina during the monthly annoyance.

LittleChick2

Month/ Cycle: 2/2

CD: 5

WAYDTGKU: BBT starting tomorrow, OPK starting CD 10, PNV+ DHA, CM, Pre-seed if needed. 

R/R/CS: AF is gone! I'm not sure if there's really a point in BBT this cycle, we're going on vacation during my FW...

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc)
My favorite hole in the wall restaurant, Shark products, The Knot, and advice about moving. 

ETA TB ate my freaking post and I didn't notice it until just now.

klstone25

Month/Cycle: 11/9

CD: 1

WAYDTGKU: Not much for the next few days. 

R/R/CS: Today is not a good day. Yet another CD1.  Guess I'll busting out the wine tonight. 

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc)

DH and I have been to Sandals twice and absolutely loved it. Every time one of our friends talks about planning a vacation, we recommend it. 

Schumerator

@AndiPandi127 @Megzb510 I hear you on the bachelorette parties. I have one in June and I used to always be the big drinker and everyone expects me to keep it up all night and I'm like what if I just want to have a few drinks?! I already know the answer... unacceptable.

@leekat14 - Yes to that dry shampoo! And I understand not wanting to upset your DH, that's hard. And I'm sorry you had to deal with getting that news, especially from people who "weren't trying", you deserved a good cry if you wanted one!

@clover28 - congrats!

Month/ Cycle: 4/4 ATTC

CD: 17

WAYDTGKU: Tryinig to be relaxed, failing at it.

R/R/CS: So I don't do a lot of posting in WTO/TWW because I temp very sporadically just to see where I'm at in my cycles and see if anything seems to be changing. I keep hoping I actually ovulate earlier than CD17/18 and that I have a longer LP than the supposed 10-11 day ones I have but nope. Been temping the past few days and O is probably today or tomorrow. It's very frustrating because my CM/CP and temp rise just don't match up. CM appears to not be fertile after CD 14 and CP is low and firm. Stupid body. And our timing will most likely only be -4 this month because DH did leg day two days ago and is unable to HIO.... I would call BS but I've been there two days after a leg workout where walking is a challenge, so I can't hate on him. But it feels useless this month now. Sorry for all the complaints, it's been that kind of week.

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc)

For those who drink smoothies/protein shakes - Perfect Fit protein by Tone it Up. Anyone else do the TIU workouts? It is literally the only protein I love, and it sucks because they upped the price and lowered the serving sizes but it's so delicious and makes the best protein pancakes/smoothies! I

NurseMarie9

Month/ Cycle: 5/5

CD: 16

WAYDTGKU: pnvs, bbt, opk, cm,

R/R/CS: temp went up again today, one more and I'll get CH and can move to TWW. Boobs are kind of sore again after O. 

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc.  I love my Vitamix, it's worth every penny. 

Steelerfan78

@NurseMarie9 I love my Vitamix! Got one last year and have used it almost every day since. It is seriously the most awesome blender in ever!!

whiska

@Megzb510 Oooh, all that vacation and a girls night sounds fun!  Hope you have a great time!

@AndiPandi127 I told DH that if I lived in ancient Greece I'd end up as one of the virgins in the Apollo temple.  I need the sun that much.  Hope you can enjoy the beautiful day!

@leekat14 Ugh, that's awful.  I'm so sorry about the crappy news on CD 1, and that you're back in WTO, too.  Hugs.

@mokay19 Mmmm I love sushi.  I have to limit myself to only going once/week so I don't get burned out!

@wineo929 Do you think decaf green tea would have the same effect?  It's supposed to increase CM right?  I just can't have caffeine.

@LadyMillil I'm glad I'm not the only one still spotting on CD9.  Have you ever talked about late spotting with your doc?  Mine didn't really seem to be listening when I asked her...

@RedBreast35 Sorry for morning punch in the gut.  Hugs.  I could also do with some cake.

@clover28 Congrats on the job!!!!

@Kenya715 I'm sorry you have to take a break from working out!  I've never been consistent about exercising, but after Christmas I started getting these awful days-long headaches after working out and I was basically benched from exercise for a few months and it was AWFUL.  It's one thing to be lazy and just not go because you don't feel like it, but it's unbelievably difficult when you CAN'T.  And taking a break from exercise can definitely make you feel anxious, so I feel you.  FX for O soon!!!!

@mrsdaddario Really hoping for follicle growth for you!!!  I'm so sorry about your pup.  That's such a difficult dilemma, I hope that it works out well.  Maybe they could get you in earlier at the vet if you're willing to take off and you tell them it's urgent?  Saturday seems like a while to wait if she's already having trouble eating, but I'm not a dog-owner.  Basically, I'm sending hugs and hoping it works out.

@SnobunnieMel I'm so sorry that this weekend will be hard.  I hope you can find a way to avoid the triggers, if possible, or otherwise treat yourself really well.  Sending hugs and good thoughts.

@KristoB So sorry the count went down.  And I'm sorry you're in a bit of a holding pattern waiting on appointments.  Now that I have to wait another month+ for the hsg I am also on the get-healthier train (and the save-up-money for ART train...  )  Good luck with both!

@jatwal128 Good luck getting the hang of temping!  It's weird but I can't imagine going back to not doing it now - you just get so much information from it!!!

@sammajane19 I hope your RE appointment goes well!  

@Dilynne Okay, This whole thing could have gone in a TMI box but whatevs.  It's why I joined this site  I'm sorry you're dealing with this.  It can get so frustrating and this got really bad for us around month 3-4 that I was practically crying every other night when we tried.  I was telling him on the days it was going to count most, and then we tried to have sex like we always did (taking our time, DH trying to last for me, making sure I finished, etc) and DH started losing it about halfway through. I knew that many people go the don't-tell-DH-when-it's-time route, but I knew that my H would be counting the days on his own so we decided to do wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am during the fw.  It lasts about 30 seconds and so he doesn't have time for performance anxiety.  So maybe our sex life is a little different but right now our priority is trying to get pregnant.  And we still do the languorous sessions the rest of the cycle.  But fw sex has become very umm, professional.  
Also, even if I get a blazing positive opk, I still don't say, "we need to do it now!".  I just attack and he gets the idea.  And I let him know right away to just finish when he's ready.  
I hope you guys find a way that works best for you!!!

@Steelerfan78 I hope the RE appointment goes well today (and that your doctor's office gets its act together asap)!

@CoonMom Have a great vacation!  FX for good SA results!!

@EALasagna45 Sorry about the diagnosis. Hugs.  I'll echo others in saying it sounds like you have a healthy coping attitude and hopefully feel good about a plan moving forward.

@MrsDramaK I would love to do more crockpot freezer meals, even if the weekend prep is kinda intimidating.  Feel free to share your favorites here!

@PennStateCait I'm with you on Harry Potter.  I really think everyone should experience reading those books - there's nothing like it!

@britters314 That's a really cool skill!  My mom made clothes for me growing up and it was so fun to pick out my own fabrics for pajamas and such.  I think she would still make me pajama pants if I showed up with few yards of flannel


Month/ Cycle: 14/14

CD: 4

WAYDTGKU: nothing right now

R/R/CS: Sleep.  I just need sleep.  Also I ordered three swimsuits (I have not bought a new suit in a decade) and all of a sudden I'm super stressed about it.  I kind of want to put them on when they get here so I have a reference point, but I also just want to do a semi-crash diet (my body would interpret cessation of all processed foods as an act of war) and put it off as long as possible.  I really need to sleep. 

GTKY: What is something that you frequently recommend to other people? (It could be a product/website/restaurant/book, etc)
SmittenKitchen.com - I've made at least 200 of her recipes with only one that I didn't really care for.  And so so many have become staples for us.
Outlander - the books - if they seem like the type of person to be into it.  
Mad Men and Alias - my two favorite tv shows