TWW Thursday

Brooklyngirl6

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Testing:

R/R:

Q/CS:

GTKY: What are uou getting for your SO this year? 

Brooklyngirl6

Month/Cycle: 5

CD/DPO: 22/5 says FF but with one more high temp my O date with change to cd20

Timing: with cd20 as O -1,-2,-3 but both O dates have a high timing 

Testing: not until the 28th but I'm sure I will get AF before I can even test. 

R/R: ITS WINTER BREAK!! 

Q/CS: nothing- after this cycle if I'm not KTFU, I am calling my doctor about my 8 day LP. I want to take something to lengthen it but I'm on other medication so I don't want to take anything without approval

GTKY: What are uou getting for your SO this year? 

I got him a lot of little things. Car scraper, CAH, underwear, clothes, etc. 

stephann85

Month/Cycle: 12/3AL

CD/DPO: 24/10

Timing: good

Testing: this weekend

R/R: My last day of work before off for the holidays and I have to leave for work a full hour early. Ugh I hate being charge at the clinic on Thursdays.
Rave - today is my last day at work until January 3rd. Also, my temp went up today when it usually starts it's downward trend. But I'm also trying to not get my hopes up, ttc is a fickle bitch.

Q/CS: none so far

GTKY: What are uou getting for your SO this year?
I bought H tickets to the Packer game this weekend. Super excited!

TalkPretty2Me

Good luck you guys! Your timing looks good so fx for you bfp!

stephann85

@brooklyngirl18 sorry about 8 day lp, FX for you this cycle and hope your are calling your doc for a much happier reason.

Breath_Easy92

Month/Cycle: 1/1

CD/DPO: 25/6

Timing: -5, -3, -2, O the app keeps changing my O date so it could also be -4, -2, -1, +1

Testing: New Year's Eve if AF hasn't appeared

R/R: rave- I got this new face lotion and my skin has never looked this good I haven't even had to put foundation on this week. 

Q/CS:

GTKY: What are uou getting for your SO this year? Oh I got him a tool box and some clothes he never wants anything too exciting 

Brooklyngirl6

@stephann85 thank you! FX for you too. Also- one more day and then vacation!!  You can do it!!

@Breath_Easy92 what lotion? Also that would be a fun New Years gift 

Breath_Easy92

@Brooklyngirl16 it's called beauty sleep accelerator it smells really good too you just leave it on all night 

https://www.target.com/p/boots-1-69-floz-facial-moisturizer/-/A-51207618?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Health+Beauty+Shopping&adgroup=SC_Health+Beauty&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9015848&gclid=Cj0KEQiAkO7CBRDeqJ_ahuiPrtEBEiQAbYupJT6oULX3-IXlG-hTF1Y6MCJtwVADbdtzt1yT4stqCBUaAnxp8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

TravelingCouple

@Brooklyngirl6 I feel you on the short LP! FX for you this cycle!!
@stephann85 enjoy your time off!

Month/Cycle: 13/14

CD/DPO: 22/4

Timing: High

Testing: Not until after the New year, if at all

R/R: Yesterday was DS 2 bday and it was such a great day! We went to a play place local to us and he had a blast. We had his party earlier this month, so yesterday was just the 3 of us and it was nice

Q/CS: Another high temp today, c'mon progesterone, keep up doing your job!

GTKY: What are you getting for your SO this year?  
This mug organizer for his office since he collects mugs and is running out of room to put them.. Also new slippers, sweaters and socks

JulesDP

Month/Cycle: 5/5

CD/DPO: 21/5

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

Testing: maybe 12/30 for drinking purposes

R/R: Today is my last day of work before Christmas! Some of my non-sucky coworkers and I are going to lunch and then I'll probably just go home from there

Q/CS: -- 

GTKY: Mostly just a bunch of little things.  I got him a bluetooth Bose speaker that he wasn't asking for but I know he'll like!

@Brooklyngirl6 FX that you are KTFU, but if not, I hope that the doctors are able to come up with a plan lengthen your LPs
@stephann85 Yay temp spike -- FX that it means good things!!
@Breath_Easy92 do tell, girl.  What is this new face lotion?? ETA - I just saw your response. Thanks for sharing!

hartmich

Month/Cycle: 8/6

CD/DPO: 31/12

Timing: O

Testing: Not even the fainest hint of an indent or evap line this morning

R/R: Oh ya know, just my empty uterus and the bleeding/cramps that will take place over the holidays. Merry freakin' Christmas. 

Q/CS: 

GTKY: What are you getting for your SO this year? I got him an Apple watch, some sweatpants and a sweatshirt 

WillRunForWine21

@Breath_Easy92 thank you for sharing. I need a new moisturizer in the worst way.

Month/Cycle: 6/6

CD/DPO: 30/13

Timing: -5, -2, O

Testing: BFN yesterday 

R/R: waiting for a holiday AF. Not great. Also, I'm ready to throat punch my MIL (will post in TP thread). On a positive note we surprised my father with Broadway tickets last night and he had an amazing time

Q/CS: nope

GTKY: What are uou getting for your SO this year? 

He is a big louisville basketball fan and the ACC tournament is in ny this year. I got him a joint Christmas and birthday present..   all access tickets to the tournament!

ColoradoHiker

@Brooklyngirl6  @Stephann85  Keeping my fx for you!
@Breath_Easy92 I found this amazing cleanser/ exfoliator that's made a huge difference for my face this winter.  I spent more than I've ever spent on a facial product in my life, but it's been worth it!
@TravelingCouple Happy bday to DS!  And your chart looks great, FX for you!
@hartmich  Creepy internet hugs.
@WillRunForWine21 Sorry for the BFN.


Month/Cycle:  3/3

CD/DPO:  21/8

Timing:  -2, -1, O, +1

Testing:  Christmas eve or Christmas

R/R:  DS seems to be finally getting better- thank you for all the well wishes yesterday.  He was up super early again this morning, but he's coughing a lot and seemed happier than yesterday.  Apparently baby projectile vomiting from mucus in their stomachs is a thing.  My couch smells like curdled milk right now.  BUT, if he's still looking good, my parents are taking him to PA today, and we'll meet them up there tomorrow.  My friends, that means a date night (DH's bday was on Tuesday) and sweet, uninterrupted sleep.  Hallelujah.  

Q/CS:  My temps the last couple days are unreliable, since DS had us up at 3:30am.  I've got nothing.

GTKY: What are you getting for your SO this year?  Um.. nothing?  We don't really swap presents, unless there is something we know the other really really wants.  We spent all our money on DS this year anyway.

rainbowturtles

@hartmich I'm so sorry! I'm always rooting for you and holiday AF is just mean

Month/Cycle: 6/6 TTCAL

CD/DPO: 18/7

Timing: -2, 0, +1

Testing: for someone who doesn't want to test I definitely bought 3 extra hpts from Dollar Tree yesterday lol I'd like to hold off til the 30th...

R/R: I spent around 6hrs Christmas shopping and Christmas grocery shopping yesterday and it was exhausting but I had a smile on my face the entire time And I think I'm done for the most part, just need a few more food items but all the prezzies are ready and wrapped. 

Q/CS: I think I'll go for my 7dpo bloodwork tomorrow but part of me is nervous and doesn't want to see the results 

GTKY: What are uou getting for your SO this year? 
I did several little things this year: slippers, a Robert Bateman calendar (his fav), a new mug (it has snowshoes on it like the ones hanging on our wall), and I'm waiting on a cute toothpick holder in the mail that is green trees and when you put the toothpicks in it looks like the tree trunks...he's a forestry engineer and constantly uses toothpicks (hoping it comes in time!)

But also doing a stocking this year, which is fun: toothbrush, shower puff, three kinds of toothpicks, funny socks, chocolate, and a BBQ lighter

Breath_Easy92

@ColoradoHiker fk you know what it is called? 

ColoradoHiker

@Breath_Easy92 It's by the brand AmorePacific, and it's called the Treatment Enzyme Peel, even though it's not actually a peel.  The brand is Korean, but it's available on/ at Sephora.  I actually got it as a sample from a previous Sephora order, and once I saw how smooth my skin was afterwards (I peel really badly when it gets cold), I was sold.  I did some research online, too, and all the reviews were awesome.  I recommend it if you've got cash to spare, or Christmas money.    I have really sensitive skin, and I use it every couple of days or so, and haven't had any issues.

mrsvp614

@WillRunForWine21 Sorry for the BFN. I'm a U of L fan too! 

@hartmich Sorry for BFN. Hugs. I know it especially sucks this weekend.

Month/Cycle: 3/3

CD/DPO: 28/10 

Timing: -2, O, +2

Testing: Christmas Eve if AF doesn't show tomorrow. 

R/R: Excited about Christmas with my family today, and DH family tomorrow, but wishing I had more time/money to do some more gift buying. 

Q/CS: Going BSC. Temp rise this morning, but I think it's because of poor sleep. We fell asleep on the couch and eventually moved upstairs to bed, but overall only got about 4 hours. Day 10 last cycle I started spotting, so now I feel like I'm about to crawl out of my skin. 

GTKY: What are uou getting for your SO this year? Personalized Xbox controller, Harry Potter screenplay, and a photo book with boudoir pics, which is WAY out of my element, so hopefully he will enjoy. 

BertieMeetsGertie

@hartmich @WillRunForWine21 so sorry for the bfn ladies. 

@stephann85 I cannot tell you how jealous I am that you're going to the Packer game!!! Have fun!!

Month/Cycle: 6/7

CD/DPO: 22/8

Timing: -3, -1

Testing: still not sure

R/R: first day off of work! 

Q/CS: stopped temping after O

GTKY: What are you getting for your SO this year? 
He uses these really disgusting water bottles, mostly disgusting because he never washes them... anyway, I got him a Hydroflask water bottle and a Tshirt that says Bo Knows (he's an Oakland raider fan and really likes Bo Jackson) 

juliebeannn

@Brooklyngirl6 Happy winter break!!!  I hope you can get some answers regarding your 8 day LP.  I know some ladies go on progesterone supplements to lengthen it!
@stephann85 I hope the temp rise means good news!! 
@Breath_Easy92  This lotion sounds amazing!
@TravelingCouple Happy belated birthday to your DS! Sounds like such a sweet time!! Ohhh, can I get a link to the mug organizer? We have just way too many mugs!
@JulesDP Yay for an easy last day of work before the holiday!
@hartmich and @WillRunForWine21 Sorry about BFN ladies!  Hugs!!
@ColoradoHiker Glad to hear DS is on the mend!
@rainbowturtles Sounds like you had an awesomely productive day yesterday!

Month/Cycle: 11/12

CD/DPO: 22/11

Timing: IUI on -1 and O

Testing: Christmas eve -- just 2 more days!!!

R/R: I don't have a single symptom to spot.  My boobs usually start to hurt around 8-9dpo in my TWW, but not a single twinge.  I'm so BSC that the lack of symptoms is giving me false hope.  Arg.

Q/CS: Nope.

GTKY: What are you getting for your SO this year? 
We don't really do Christmas gifts. The only person we buy for is our parents, that's it.  W'll probably budget some money and DH will probably end up buying himself something. We're pretty boring. 

WillRunForWine21

@MrsVP614 GO CARDS! Nice win last night.

dinosaur

Month/Cycle: 8/8

CD/DPO: 20/5

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

Testing: If no AF

R/R: I get off at 2 today!!! So freaking excited!

Q/CS: None

GTKY: What are uou getting for your SO this year? 

We don't celebrate. It's so nice to not have to worry about that stuff.

thebookisbetter

Moving on to WTO today...

Hope to see none of you over there! ;-)

beachbunnyxo123

Month/Cycle: 11/11

CD/DPO: 25/10

Timing: EOD 

Testing: maybe this weekend 

R/R: feeling really crappy today. Have such a stomachache and don't want to be at work! Ashamed of my most recent SS google search 

Q/CS: none

GTKY: What are uou getting for your SO this year? 
We decided to forego gifts and buy a new mattress!!

ColoradoHiker

@thebookisbetter sorry for cd1, take it easy and enjoy the holidays.
@juliebeannn I hear you.  I haven't had a single back ache or wild urge to throttle my DH.  I was like, ohhh maybe I'm pregnant this time lol.  We'll find out in a couple days!

flashley-2

Month/Cycle: 3/3

CD/DPO: 23/9

Timing:-3-2-1

Testing: I'm pretty proud of myself. I'm not sure when or if I'm going to test. 

R/R: I am counting the dogs between me and my vacation !!! Tomorrow I shall my last day. I can't wait !!!

Q/CS: Definitely not looking promising. 

GTKY: What are uou getting for your SO this year? I bought him blunstones and the infrared heater he hasn't stopped talking about. 

lund

Month/Cycle: 5/6

CD/DPO: 18/4 or 5

Timing: either -1, +1 or -2, 0

Testing: not likely

R/R: So, DH agrees with me that using pre-cooked prime rib is the worst idea ever.... so, his idea was to get one raw one, and use one of the pre-cooked ones (we have to have 2 to feed everyone). He swears up and down that his mom won't be offended by this. I pray he's right. Buuuuuuuuuuuuuut, we also have a small glazed ham to heat up and now I have no idea how I'm going to cook and heat up everything. I have an electric roaster that I can put the ham in, and THANK BABY JESUS I have two ovens, but I need one of the ovens to cook the potatoes and other sides. I can't imagine heating up/cooking the pre-cooked AND raw prime rib in the same oven is even remotely a good idea. If I get another crock pot I may be able to move the ham to one of the crock pots and use the electric roaster for the pre-cooked prime rib. First world problems LOL. 

Also, this is totally me before hosting my ILs at my house: 
https://youtu.be/GBwELzvnrQg

Q/CS:

GTKY: What are you getting for your SO this year? We aren't really doing gifts this year... but we've thought about shopping the after Christmas sales for each other. 

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@stephann85 have fun at the Packers game this weekend!

@Breath_Easy92 yay for great skin! I love it when I don't need to wear foundation (which, unfortunately, is rare for me lol).

@hartmich stark white BFNs are the worst *hugs*

@ColoradoHiker FX for date night and sleep!!! And, DH and I don't usually exchange gifts either. 

@rainbowturtles FX for 7 DPO blood work tomorrow!

@thebookisbetter ugh, so sorry for CD1

hartmich

@lund I crack up at that video EVERY TIME because it's so true! And growing up, my mom used to always say that she doesn't want the house to look lived in haha. 

Breath_Easy92

@ColoradoHiker that sounds awesome I'll have to try it I love anything from Sephora.

@LuND my skin usually looks like crap not broken out but just kinda dull and tired but this lotion fixed it in about 3 days 

wabash15

Lurking from WTO***

@Hartmich I'm rooting for you, but so sad to see things don't look promising this cycle

@juliebeannn I am like this with you for test day....


@lund I am the same way, after 8 years of marriage DH has finally learned to accept the preguest  crazy

dragonfly87-2

@LuND: while a first world problem...that definitely sounds like quite the predicament! Can you maybe heat one up and then place it in the crockpot to keep warm? 

@thebookisbetter: Booo...sorry for CD1!

@Dinosaur Yay for early release days!

@BertieMeetsGertie Yay for no work today!
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Month/Cycle: 3/3 1 TTCAL

CD/DPO: CD 18 / 7 DPO

Timing: -5, -3, -1 and O

Testing: only if AF doesn't show up

R/R:
Rave: I slept well again last night! Also, we are leaving today to see my family, (we won't see them until Saturday) because we are making a few other stops, but it's exciting.
Rant: Just woke up and starting to clean the house, so a good day so far, nothing to rant about yet...

Q/CS:
Two questions:

#1: I am going from the Mountain Time Zone to Pacific Time Zone (tomorrow morning). I currently temp between 6:10-6:40am MST, what time should I temp in PCT? Does it matter? 

#2: So I had purchased the MABIS digital thermometer  on Amazon a few months ago because it had good reviews. I have only been using it for two months. However, for the last few mornings, it has taken about 80-90 seconds to read my temp. Is this a sign the battery is dying? Are temps less accurate if the thermometer takes so long?

GTKY: What are you getting for your SO this year? 
We are counting our winter vacation as gifts to each other. We have so much stuff that we don't really buy each other gifts for holidays, other than small items for birthdays. Also, we booked a trip to Europe for the Spring, so that's kind of like a shared gift for each other. 

juliebeannn

@dragonfly87 I think my MABIS takes about that long.  I find that the colder it is in my room, the longer it takes for the thermometer to climb to my temp.  I usually wrap the part that reads the temp in my hand for a few seconds to warm it up a second.  Seems to help a little.  It might also all be in my head. 

juliebeannn

@luND That video is amazing. Hahaha.

lund

@dragonfly87 I actually just called my BIL and ask him to bring his crockpot. So, now I'll have two crock pots - I'll have mulled wine in one, the ham in the other, I'll put the pre-cooked prime rib in the electric roaster, and cook the raw prime rib in one of my ovens

Ta-da!

ColoradoHiker

@dragonfly87  How long will you be gone for?  I think the general rule of thumb that I've heard before is to temp within the half hour window that you'd normally temp- let's say you normally temp at 6am, which is 5am Pacific.  Temp at 5:30am, and then maybe 5:45 the next day, and 6 the next?  I guess it depends on how long you'll be there and how militant you want to be about getting the right time period.  It's probably not quite as important since we already O'd.

I think we talked about the thermometer yesterday, mine is slow right now too.  I'll try what PP suggested with warming up the reading end slightly beforehand, mine has been slower with the colder weather.  but since this battery is older, it could be that the cold is sapping the remaining battery life.  It can't hurt to try a new battery, but your thermometer isn't that old.

dragonfly87-2

@ColoradoHiker thanks for the insights. We will be there for 10 days. I may try the starting early and shifting a few minutes each day. I want to temp post O to feel more reassured about potential progesterone issues given my last cycle. I will give the thermometer tip a try too. 

ColoradoHiker

@dragonfly87  FWIW, this is FF's point of view.    https://www.fertilityfriend.com/Faqs/BBT-and-Travel.html

stephann85

@Breath_Easy92 hopefully FF stops changing your cross hairs.

@JulesDP , @BertieMeetsGertie , and @Dinosaur  Yay for last day of work before Christmas. I am so excited to be off an extra couple days!

@hartmich sorry about BFN.

@WillRunForWine21 Sorry about the BFN. Sounds like an awesome gift for YH.

@ColoradoHiker I'm testing this weekend too. FX for you.

@rainbowturtles my Heart also uses toothpicks all the time. But mine leaves them all over the house, ugh.

@MrsVP614 FX for you and that temp rise means good news coming soon.

@juliebeannn FX for you.

@FLAshley are you going anywhere special during your vacation? (Sorry if this was discussed in another thread)

@LuND LOVE the video! I'm the same way when u get company. Especially the ILs.

@dragonfly87 hopefully you can get your thermometer to cooperate and the your travels don't mess with your temps too bad.

TravelingCouple

@hartmich Ugh sorry for the BFN
@juliebeannn HERE is the mug organizer! 
@dragonfly87 My Mabis takes forever too..sometimes even several minutes..to the point where I'm like hello? Did I turn this thing on right? I would love to replace it, but haven't found another that is accurate or doesn't crap out as well. I swear I change the batteries on mine every few months, it's a bit ridiculous.

dragonfly87-2

Thanks for the responses everyone on the thermometer and the temping. I guess I will give it a few more weeks and see what happens. @TravelingCouple do you buy replacement batteries for it online?

dragonfly87-2

Wow, about to board our plane and I didn't pack any HPTs. We don't return until December 31. AF is due on December 30. I didn't plan on testing before, but now I have no choice. I refuse to test on anything other than my cheapie wondfos, so I am committed to staying in the dark this cycle!

(ok, I guess if I get really desperate, I might buy a cheap $1 test at the Dollar Tree), but I am going to try to hold out! It's going to be a long 9 days....

BertieMeetsGertie

dragonfly87 said:

Wow, about to board our plane and I didn't pack any HPTs. We don't return until December 31. AF is due on December 30. I didn't plan on testing before, but now I have no choice. I refuse to test on anything other than my cheapie wondfos, so I am committed to staying in the dark this cycle!

(ok, I guess if I get really desperate, I might buy a cheap $1 test at the Dollar Tree), but I am going to try to hold out! It's going to be a long 9 days....

GL!!! I packed 3 wondfo tests. Still not sure if/when I'm planning to test. Safe travels!!