@Avrilmai - Haha, you might have been the first person I ever suggested that to! It makes me smile that you remember and it makes me sad that we are both still here..... grrr....
Me: 29 | DH: 29
Married 12/2016 DSS born 01/2016 TTC since 01/2017 Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018
@pebbledam Yay for O! Your pups are such sweetie pies. *TW* Sorry to hear about your dane *end TW*
@cards10 Surprise sex wins every time. As far as OPKs, I usually test around 10 am and around 5-6 pm (but totally depends on the day and my schedule). I have tested at work, but usually don't get the chance. And I totally consider wine an "essential" And I'm the exact same way about the wine labels.
@dukestar5 I'm trying to treat myself to more pedicures because it feels so good to have the foot massage part. I'm impressed with your run distance! I wish I could still run that far.
@nitnat007 Ooo have fun with the girls. Your pupster's eyes make me melt. Such a cutie.
@garnetandgoldgrace I've seen people say both ways about RRL after O. I did it last cycle but I'm going to try an avoid it this cycle and see if it makes any difference in my LP.
@SkilledSailor I said Amazon but actually we're still spending a lot on furnishing etc for our home too (and we've been here two years!)
@dragonette505 Ooo, wishing you good luck on the IVF prep.
@ChloandCoco My husband drinks the iced coffee from starbucks, we ended up making our own cold brew at home. Ended up saving him a lot of money (and time) in the mornings. What drinks do you like to get from starbucks?
R/R: should get CH tomorrow, so O was a little earlier this cycle. Thanks for all of the support yesterday about the work decisions. Looks like upper management will make the announcement tomorrow.
CS/Q: I will be getting up 90 mins early tomorrow for a meeting, really hoping it won't have too much of an affect on my temps.
GTKY: Aside from essentials, what do you spend the most money on? hands down vacation/travel and doing things/exploring when we get to our destination.
TTC#1 10/2016 TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021 planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@dragonette505 I am sure your supplement regime is very intense as you are approaching IVF. Even my less intense supplements (high quality PNVs, Ubiquinol, DHA, plus a good quality multi and Ubiquinol for MH) seems to add up really quick. Here is more information than anyone ever needed on my cyst(s) - it's funny (not funny haha) but I've had pain associated with my right ovary since I was about 13 and was told I was getting cysts but not to worry about them (at the time they prescribed bc but I didn't end up staying on it for that long, even though it did seem to help). I've spent a lot of my adult life on bc so until I went off it to ttc I had kind of forgotten how much Righty acts up on me both with O pain and post O pain - since I had my IUD taken out this is the first time I've had the pain carry over into a new cycle which is making me think it is a cyst (plus my temps have been up a bit from what I would expect). I don't remember ever having really irregular periods when off bc and the cysts have always resolved themselves in the past. Hoping it doesn't stop me from O'ing with Lefty this month as I tend to think of my left ovary as my "good ovary". Have definitely considered calling the dr about it to see what his opinion is but its not something that needs to be "treated" so I think I just have to wait and see for now. @pebbledam Those puppers! My heart! I'm sorry you lost one edit because I missed @Avrilmai - my cat is a ripe 14! The vet says she is incredibly healthy aside from her IBD. The IBD seems to be triggered by diet (probably an allergy) and she suffered with diarrhea for a long time before I understood what the problem really was. The current system has her at a better weight and no more diarrhea (but now she vomits more, which is fun).
@fishsticks-n-custard I like their lattes or caramel macchiatos. I do make coffee at home, but sometimes I need a little more than the average drip coffee. @Avrilmai FX for tomorrow!
@zamora_spin I feel your pain on the vomiting cat. we had a special diet cat too. she passed a few years ago at 15, she was only 6lbs and on a prescription diet for a while and then decided she didn't like that food anymore. (Cats, what are you going to do). She only wanted some of the cheaper brand wet foods, we then realized every time she ate salmon she would vomit, so no more salmon. We actually held off on getting new sofa because of her. Glad to hear you kitty is healthy otherwise.
TTC#1 10/2016 TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021 planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@labgrand2012 - Oh that makes me feel a lot better. Whenever I look at charts through google I see a bunch of high temps for the luteal phase and I get sad. Thank you.
@Pinky917 -- oh good to know! I had some this morning but I will stop. So... can I have any freaking tea after O? lol. I love tea
@darkstar42 -- Oh ok good to know. I will probably put my chart up tomorrow if the temp doesn't rise any higher because at this moment they are close to the cover line... but technically it's only 2DPO so there should be time for a rise, right?
@dragonette505 -- it's overpriced clothes. That's all I can truly tell you. With crazy patterns and leggings that provide absolutely zero support. haha I will check out Angie's list
@izza2 omg huge chapstick addict over here! I get ya. My fam is constantly making fun of me for pulling chapsticks out of everywhere like a magician! Thanks @Avrilmai and everyone who helped with my opk question yay for early O! @fishsticks-n-custard I seriously think we're the same person lol. Everything in your response I was nodding to like "yep, uh huh. Me too"
@fishsticks-n-custard I don't mind you asking! It might be a bit TMI for some, so fair warning. I'm getting a colonoscopy. It's just a preventative check up because of family history. So nothing major, but I definitely won't feel like sex for a couple days there, so hoping I O a bit on the later side. @garnetandgoldgrace My first couple of temps post-O are usually close to the coverline, and then they go up, so you should be totally fine! I don't know if you have or have read the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility, but the author provides sample charts showing various issues you can identify by temping as well as many variations on normal. Looking at that was really helpful for me.
@Avrilmai It's a little town near the falls (on the Canadian side), but it's a lot quieter than the area right by the falls. It's got a bunch of bed & breakfasts and wineries (and from where we live it's only a 4 hour drive)!
@darkstar42 My hubbie had one of those about six months ago. I think it was the prep that was the hardest part for him, because he was just so stinkin' hungry. He honestly didn't feel that bad once the sedation wore off after the procedure.
Me: 35, Hubbie: 33 Married DH: 2013 DD: Dec 2015 BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
@Avrilmai Yeah the cat vomit is not fun. It is better than what was happening before. The cat spends most of her time on our bottom floor (which is just a bedroom and full bath) and even though I have steam cleaned the carpet down there probably 10 times this year it is never good enough. I have been begging MH to redo the floors down there with one of those good quality wood-look laminates to make the clean-up easier.
R/R: I've head a headache for the past couple days, but also positive OPKs. So... migraine sex. Oy.
CS/Q:
GTKY: Aside from essentials, what do you spend the most money on? For shopping - probably Amazon, but that includes lots of essentials (tampons, paper towels, etc). I guess it would be Travel? I always shop for deals and won't purchase until I get incredible airfare (in most cases), but it adds up.
@garnetandgoldgrace Feel free to PM me a photo of the space! I can give some tips real quick. Home staging and styling is what I do for a living.
@darkstar42 Oooh what kind of stuff do you have for your kitchen? I cook a lot but despite my Sur la Table obsession, I'm never sure what things would make life easier and which ones are just for show.
@dragonette505 Boo fixing broken house things. Other than that, how do you like your investment properties? My parent's bought a townhouse for my little sister to live in while in college (the mortgage was cheaper than rent) and are considering using it as an investment property. Also, yay for IVF cycle!
@pebbledam Oh my goodness! That's so cute that they cuddle together!
@Avrilmai I have what I believe to be a collie/bernese mix. She has real bad separation anxiety so the money has been spent on fixing walls/carpets/windows that she destroyed and surgery on her teeth, because she ruined them destroying all the other sh*t. I'll AW her in a spoiler anyway though because she's my favorite.
@fishsticks-n-custard I totally agree with YH! I had one once before, and the prep was awful, but the procedure is fine. @SkilledSailor Where do I start! We have so much kitchen stuff. In terms of gadgets, food processor is a must (we have three, in varying sizes...), we have a panini press, a popcorn maker, an ice cream maker, a fondue set, um... I'm sure I'm forgetting something. Then there are the pretty cutting boards, the pizza stone, the wok, the snazzy garlic press, and all the other little things. In general though, the best place to spend your money is on good knives. We like Wusthof the best. What kind of food do you like to cook? I feel like we need a GTKY recipe thread on here!
@darkstar42. Yay for free lunches. Always love those. As for the pedicures, I figure it is summer and we are still wearing sandals and such, so why not get them painted? Plus, I always feel so refreshed after getting them done. (To save money, you could just ask for them painted rather than the full pedicure).
@garnetandgoldgrace. I like a little bit of everything...my mom is in two book clubs, so I usually ask her for recommendations. Station Eleven is next on my list. (Like you, though, I do have a few kiddo related ones too)
@labgrand2012. Not too fast haha. It depends on whom I run with and how fast they want to go, but 6 miles is the usually distance we run. Yay for decorating the house. Do you watch HGTV? Those shows are my guilty pleasure...love getting home ideas.
@SkilledSailor its love hate (not really hate!) We rent two 2 br apts and live in the two bottom floors as a duplex so we also live within close proximity to our tenants. I guess in some ways its good because we can respond more quickly to issues. But for us it was a no brainer.. to buy a townhouse in Manhattan it had to also produce income to be affordable. Otherwise we would have had to move to Brooklyn or worse... New Jersey (i kid..i kid!). I actually like house projects and im pretty handy to a certain extent and my husband is super handy. We are really happy to be sort of in business together in this way and we believe its a totally smart investment... sort of like our eventual retirement nest egg. The value increased even before we moved in and our neighborhood is up and coming so thats making it even better. I say if you can invest in real estate its a great idea! If your parents are able to they should def continue to use it as an investment property...perhaps even one of you guys could take it on when they dont want to anymore.
Hi! FF gave me early crosshairs twice now but I think I really O'd monday based on this mornings temp (is it weird that after I temp in the am that I get excited for the next mornings temp to see where it's going to go? Lol I feel nerdy!). So I'll be jumping to the tww!
@cards10 your girls weekend sounds amazing I'm super jealous! Are they old friends or ones you see all the time? - sorry if you answered that it's hard to catch up when I don't get to bump at lunch time.
@Augusta108 sorry for CD1.... Its literally the worst. In a wierd way isn't it nice when the guys show emotion with us? It's nice to be reminded we aren't alone in the journey!
@thatcrazyauntie yay for CH's! GL in the TWW! Girls weekend is with mostly friends that I've known since college, so over 10 years. We are all sig-o's to the same group of guys who are super close since high school and college. And us girls have gotten really close. So we've been friends forever and see each other maybe monthly but not all the time. So it's great to get together. There's 7 of us going. So excited
@darkstar42 - I actually have the book, yes. But I let a friend borrow it and don't know if she ever returned it @SkilledSailor --YESSSSS. I would love that!! Can I send you a photo tomorrow? it's midnight and obviously I need better lighting
R/R: My general lack of patience is starting to get to me
CS/Q: none
GTKY: Aside from essentials, what do you spend the most money on?
If you don't count it as an essential: Soccer
If soccer is an essential: crafting stuff. I am learning how to make a quilt, we are doing some family artwork, and we are working on building the centerpieces for our wedding.
Me: 26 DF: 34 DS: 11
TTC since May 2017, first cycle (medicated) with IUI August 2017 using SD
Re: WTO 7/26
DSS born 01/2016
TTC since 01/2017
Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018
@pebbledam Yay for O!
Your pups are such sweetie pies. *TW* Sorry to hear about your dane *end TW*
@cards10 Surprise sex wins every time. As far as OPKs, I usually test around 10 am and around 5-6 pm (but totally depends on the day and my schedule). I have tested at work, but usually don't get the chance. And I totally consider wine an "essential"
@dukestar5 I'm trying to treat myself to more pedicures because it feels so good to have the foot massage part. I'm impressed with your run distance! I wish I could still run that far.
@nitnat007 Ooo have fun with the girls. Your pupster's eyes make me melt. Such a cutie.
@garnetandgoldgrace I've seen people say both ways about RRL after O. I did it last cycle but I'm going to try an avoid it this cycle and see if it makes any difference in my LP.
@SkilledSailor I said Amazon but actually we're still spending a lot on furnishing etc for our home too (and we've been here two years!)
@Augusta108 Sorry about CD1.
@Dilynne That sounds so romantic about your BFF.
@Cricket648 FX for your husband.
@darkstar42 What procedure are you getting done? (if you don't mind me asking)
@labgrand2012 So glad to see you in WTO!
@dragonette505 Ooo, wishing you good luck on the IVF prep.
@ChloandCoco My husband drinks the iced coffee from starbucks, we ended up making our own cold brew at home. Ended up saving him a lot of money (and time) in the mornings. What drinks do you like to get from starbucks?
@Pinky917 FX for you and the IUI.
@izza2 Snacks that fit in the bag/scrubs pocket are essential to life. Do you eat meat? I love the EPIC jerky bars for a quick burst of protein.
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
Month/Cycle: 10
CD:16
WAYDTGKU: pnv, hio, bbt, cm, opks
R/R: should get CH tomorrow, so O was a little earlier this cycle. Thanks for all of the support yesterday about the work decisions. Looks like upper management will make the announcement tomorrow.
CS/Q: I will be getting up 90 mins early tomorrow for a meeting, really hoping it won't have too much of an affect on my temps.
GTKY: Aside from essentials, what do you spend the most money on?
hands down vacation/travel and doing things/exploring when we get to our destination.
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
Here is more information than anyone ever needed on my cyst(s) - it's funny (not funny haha) but I've had pain associated with my right ovary since I was about 13 and was told I was getting cysts but not to worry about them (at the time they prescribed bc but I didn't end up staying on it for that long, even though it did seem to help). I've spent a lot of my adult life on bc so until I went off it to ttc I had kind of forgotten how much Righty acts up on me both with O pain and post O pain - since I had my IUD taken out this is the first time I've had the pain carry over into a new cycle which is making me think it is a cyst (plus my temps have been up a bit from what I would expect). I don't remember ever having really irregular periods when off bc and the cysts have always resolved themselves in the past. Hoping it doesn't stop me from O'ing with Lefty this month as I tend to think of my left ovary as my "good ovary". Have definitely considered calling the dr about it to see what his opinion is but its not something that needs to be "treated" so I think I just have to wait and see for now.
@pebbledam Those puppers! My heart! I'm sorry you lost one
edit because I missed @Avrilmai - my cat is a ripe 14! The vet says she is incredibly healthy aside from her IBD. The IBD seems to be triggered by diet (probably an allergy) and she suffered with diarrhea for a long time before I understood what the problem really was. The current system has her at a better weight and no more diarrhea (but now she vomits more, which is fun).
@Avrilmai FX for tomorrow!
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@labgrand2012 - Oh that makes me feel a lot better. Whenever I look at charts through google I see a bunch of high temps for the luteal phase and I get sad. Thank you.
@Pinky917 -- oh good to know! I had some this morning but I will stop. So... can I have any freaking tea after O? lol. I love tea
@darkstar42 -- Oh ok good to know. I will probably put my chart up tomorrow if the temp doesn't rise any higher because at this moment they are close to the cover line... but technically it's only 2DPO so there should be time for a rise, right?
@dragonette505 -- it's overpriced clothes. That's all I can truly tell you. With crazy patterns and leggings that provide absolutely zero support. haha
I will check out Angie's list
@izza2 -- welcome to the TTC fun!
@pebbledam -- that's what I thought.
DH: 30
TTC #2 Since April 2017
Thanks @Avrilmai and everyone who helped with my opk question
@fishsticks-n-custard I seriously think we're the same person lol. Everything in your response I was nodding to like "yep, uh huh. Me too"
@garnetandgoldgrace My first couple of temps post-O are usually close to the coverline, and then they go up, so you should be totally fine! I don't know if you have or have read the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility, but the author provides sample charts showing various issues you can identify by temping as well as many variations on normal. Looking at that was really helpful for me.
CD:8
WAYDTGKU:BBT,CM,OPK,HIO
R/R: House hunting with the in-laws and I`m starting to realize their very picky about locations and neighbours.
CS/Q:nope
GTKY: Aside from essentials, what do you spend the most money on? Pet Supplies, our one cat has to be on a special diet.
@Dilynne Awwww congrats to your friend! That's adorable!
@darkstar42 Good luck with your procedure, and enjoy your lunch!
@labgrand2012 Yes, my BBT has been really high lately. I think it's the hot weather.
@mileswithmyles Sounds like your night out was totally work the hangover! It sounds pretty awesome!
@ChloandCoco Yay for +OPK!
@Pinky917 I'm glad you're feeling better this cycle! Fx for you!
@pebbledam Thanks! I need all the positive vibes I can get! I've got my fingers crossed so effing hard for you!
@izza2 I am also a total chapstick addict!
@Avrilmai It's a little town near the falls (on the Canadian side), but it's a lot quieter than the area right by the falls. It's got a bunch of bed & breakfasts and wineries (and from where we live it's only a 4 hour drive)!
Married: 10/2013
TTC #1 Since: 02/2017
@darkstar42 My hubbie had one of those about six months ago. I think it was the prep that was the hardest part for him, because he was just so stinkin' hungry. He honestly didn't feel that bad once the sedation wore off after the procedure.
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
CD: 14
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, CM checks
R/R: I've head a headache for the past couple days, but also positive OPKs. So... migraine sex. Oy.
CS/Q:
GTKY: Aside from essentials, what do you spend the most money on? For shopping - probably Amazon, but that includes lots of essentials (tampons, paper towels, etc). I guess it would be Travel? I always shop for deals and won't purchase until I get incredible airfare (in most cases), but it adds up.
@darkstar42 Oooh what kind of stuff do you have for your kitchen? I cook a lot but despite my Sur la Table obsession, I'm never sure what things would make life easier and which ones are just for show.
@dragonette505 Boo fixing broken house things. Other than that, how do you like your investment properties? My parent's bought a townhouse for my little sister to live in while in college (the mortgage was cheaper than rent) and are considering using it as an investment property. Also, yay for IVF cycle!
@pebbledam Oh my goodness! That's so cute that they cuddle together!
@Avrilmai I have what I believe to be a collie/bernese mix. She has real bad separation anxiety so the money has been spent on fixing walls/carpets/windows that she destroyed and surgery on her teeth, because she ruined them destroying all the other sh*t. I'll AW her in a spoiler anyway though because she's my favorite.
@SkilledSailor Where do I start! We have so much kitchen stuff. In terms of gadgets, food processor is a must (we have three, in varying sizes...), we have a panini press, a popcorn maker, an ice cream maker, a fondue set, um... I'm sure I'm forgetting something. Then there are the pretty cutting boards, the pizza stone, the wok, the snazzy garlic press, and all the other little things. In general though, the best place to spend your money is on good knives. We like Wusthof the best. What kind of food do you like to cook? I feel like we need a GTKY recipe thread on here!
@garnetandgoldgrace. I like a little bit of everything...my mom is in two book clubs, so I usually ask her for recommendations. Station Eleven is next on my list. (Like you, though, I do have a few kiddo related ones too)
@labgrand2012. Not too fast haha. It depends on whom I run with and how fast they want to go, but 6 miles is the usually distance we run.
Yay for decorating the house. Do you watch HGTV? Those shows are my guilty pleasure...love getting home ideas.
@izza2. I am a chapstick addict too!!!!
I actually like house projects and im pretty handy to a certain extent and my husband is super handy. We are really happy to be sort of in business together in this way and we believe its a totally smart investment... sort of like our eventual retirement nest egg. The value increased even before we moved in and our neighborhood is up and coming so thats making it even better. I say if you can invest in real estate its a great idea! If your parents are able to they should def continue to use it as an investment property...perhaps even one of you guys could take it on when they dont want to anymore.
Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
PG #2, EDD 10/12/2023
@cards10 your girls weekend sounds amazing I'm super jealous! Are they old friends or ones you see all the time? - sorry if you answered that it's hard to catch up when I don't get to bump at lunch time.
@Augusta108 sorry for CD1.... Its literally the worst. In a wierd way isn't it nice when the guys show emotion with us? It's nice to be reminded we aren't alone in the journey!
Girls weekend is with mostly friends that I've known since college, so over 10 years. We are all sig-o's to the same group of guys who are super close since high school and college. And us girls have gotten really close. So we've been friends forever and see each other maybe monthly but not all the time. So it's great to get together. There's 7 of us going. So excited
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@SkilledSailor --YESSSSS. I would love that!! Can I send you a photo tomorrow? it's midnight and obviously I need better lighting
DH: 30
TTC #2 Since April 2017
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: Clomid, IUI with donor sperm
R/R: My general lack of patience is starting to get to me
CS/Q: none
GTKY: Aside from essentials, what do you spend the most money on?
If you don't count it as an essential: Soccer
If soccer is an essential: crafting stuff. I am learning how to make a quilt, we are doing some family artwork, and we are working on building the centerpieces for our wedding.
TTC since May 2017, first cycle (medicated) with IUI August 2017 using SD