TTCAL Check-In Week of 9/25

sprkls8506

Hope nobody minds that I started this! Hope everyone had a good weekend. 


1. Introduce Yourself
2. Status? 
3. R/R
4. GTKY. New tv starts this week! What shows are you looking forward to? 

sprkls8506

1. Introduce Yourself OLD

2. Status? TWW

3. R/R Netflix. I want more Halloween options!

4. GTKY. I loved Bates Motel so I want to check out The Good Doctor. Also can’t wait for The Goldbergs and The Middle to come back! Anyone else watch Fuller House? 

Mack2342

1. Introduce Yourself  I'm OLD too

2. Status? WTO again

3. R/R great weekend with my family.  Hate that I'm starting new cycle

4. GTKY. New tv starts this week! What shows are you looking forward to?  This is Us!! 

sprkls8506

@Mack2342 I missed a few episodes of This Is Us. I need to catch up!!

Also, hate that ur starting a new cycle. IMO the only good thing when I start a new cycle is that I still have all of you to talk to while we get through all of this. 

vlagrl29

You guys we are YOUNG!! lolz

TWW - 6dpo

R/R - rave - I've vacuumed the kitchen and living room and we are leaf free for at least 1 day.  The dogs have been bringing in little leafs from the backyard every time they come in the house.  Also booked 1 corporate gig and 1 wedding yesterday.  Rant - landscaping guy flaked out so I got 5 more bids for DH to call and get free consultation quotes.  Ain't nobody got patience for that - at least I don't.

I feel I'm much more at peace and acceptance with everything so I want to watch This is Us this year.  I also like modern family.

ELeighMay

Not New

Status - TWW - 7dpo

R/R - We got very little of our projects done this weekend. I feel like we're in such a panic to get last minute things done before the snow flies that we are trying to put the cart before the horse on a lot of things. Not to mention the rain really delayed much of what we could actually get done. Stupid weather.
On the bright side, I was approved to take a test to get a designation that I need for my career. I'm SUPER stressed about the prep for it considering I don't live anywhere near a prep course, but if I pass that will be a huge accomplishment for me.

GTKY -  I am super bummed that GoT is now done for the season, but am looking forward to the return of Vikings, American Horror Story, The Blacklist, and Gray's Anatomy. TG for DVR!

sprkls8506

@ELeighMay this is the first yr we have watched American Horror Story in a timely manner. Haha! Normally I’m so far behind!! It is so good yet so disturbing!!! 

tosh24

1.  Hi. This pretty much sums me up over the last few years:


2. Status? 5DPO

3. R/R: I got nothing. Just trying to survive this week.

4. GTKY. New tv starts this week! What shows are you looking forward to? My PVR is doing some heavy lifting this week. Let's see - we've got Dancing with the Stars, This is Us, American Housewife, Modern Family, The Goldbergs, and Grey's Anatomy. I'm also going to PVR " Me,myself, and I" because the trailer looked funny so I guess we'll see if it's actually good. 

ETA: WHY do all of my gifs all of a sudden not work??? Come on universe - gifs are like a little ray of light in this darkness. Not cool.

robyn2201

1. Introduce Yourself. Not new
2. Status? WTO, couple more days
3. R/R: I've got nothing. Bummed it's Monday. The weekend went by to quickly. DH has been working to much and is overwhelmed and cranky. Blah! 
4. GTKY. New tv starts this week! What shows are you looking forward to? I love This is Us.

40momma

1. Still here, just kicking along
2. CD13
3. We've got a short trip booked for San Fran in a month for a few days. I'm really looking forward to it. Spent the weekend researching things to do there. 
Had lunch with a couple of girlfriends who kept going on about how my one friend was getting too old to get pg and how it would just get harder from here on in  - she's 34!!! - I'm 40.... They don't know about my history
4. We just watched the last episode of Narcos season 3 last night, soooo good! Can;t wait for season 4. And I love Bates Motel! Waiting patiently for the final season to come out

@sprkls8506 - I loved Fuller House but we only watched a few episodes and then moved on to something else, maybe we'll catch up again this week

ELeighMay

40momma I'm 37 and had the same situation recently with some friends going on about how they don't want to have "one foot in the grave by the time their kids graduate". It was hard to keep my mouth shut. My OB recently told me the majority of her new first time mom's have been all over 35. I just keep telling myself it's just a number anyway.

Mack2342

@sprkls8506 I agree the best part of starting a new cycle is that I get to continue chatting with all you lovely ladies.  

@ELeighMay and @40momma just reminding you I had my son at 40 and I'm still here trying for #2 so yes it's just a number.  

Mack2342

So I had annual exam today at Gyn/ob office and I saw my doctor and she said she was sorry for my loss and I started bawling.  I told her I was sorry she was so kind and said that coming there was probably a trigger.  I felt like an idiot but she was very comforting.  She always tries to be positive. I really like her and was glad that she consoled me instead of looking at me crazy 

vlagrl29

@Mack2342 - sorry for the trigger of emotions. I find myself getting defensive lately.

people are so annoying when they think 34 is old. Really?!! Age ain't nothing but a number.

40momma

Absolutely agree with you both @Mack2342 and @ELeighMay. I know I'm considered older but I'm definitely not washed up! I'm healthier now than I was when I was 30. I just bit my tongue when my friends were talking. 

ELeighMay

Mack2342 I'm curious when 40 became so old. *eye roll* I'm sorry you had a rough OB visit. There's something to be said for an OB that you really like. Mine is awesome too. She never acts like my questions are dumb, takes all the time I need during appointments, and remembers every detail about our visits when she comes in the room. I hate when doctors make you feel like you're a brand new patient at each visit. She also has an amazing nurse that's called or sent me a message personally every couple weeks since the loss just checking in and making sure everything is going ok. That's patient care right there!

SmashJam

1. Introduce Yourself-Newb. Lurking for a few months so I am semi-up on y'all's stories. Creepy, I know. TTC for 4 months.
2. Status? WTO-CD5
3. R/R OMG THE HEAT HERE. I think its 85 in my house and no air conditioning. I had a tooth removed today so my face hurts and I'm so so warm. Other rant...I got a little worried about my weird cycles and right on the edge of acceptable luteal phase and started popping some B6 after internet research. My cycle this last time was 40 days long, I o'd like 8 days later than avg and had 6 positive OPKs in a row and...10 day luteal phase still. So I think I might have made my cycle wonky with the best intentions and I'm backing off this month. I need to be patient.
4. GTKY. New tv starts this week! What shows are you looking forward to? We just finished the whole luke cage/jessica jones/iron fist/defenders thing and now I'm lost! I'm going to take suggestions from everything you guys are watching because the next big things we're stoked about (stranger things and the punisher) aren't out til October.

sprkls8506

@tosh24 I love Dancing with the Stars!! Fell asleep watching last week. Need to catch up! 

@40momma San Fran sounds awesome!! I’ve always wanted to visit! I only watched 3 episodes. I guess there are only 9 but more are coming in Dec??

And yeah I love that 35 is considered old.  I def think first time moms are older now-not all but I def think people wait longer. 

vlagrl29

@SmashJam - LP is preferred 10 days at minimum. Anything less might be a LP defect.

pumpkinpancake

1. Introduce Yourself - Not that new anymore. Mc & D&C in July/August 

2. Status? TWW maybe? maybe WTO? Who knows...

3. R/R - I thought I O’d last Tuesday but now my temps are making me second guess things. See post in TWW thread with chart for more info. Also,
i really need to stop googling things if I want to tone down the BSC. 

Rave - my new washer, dryer and dishwasher came on Saturday and they’re great! Also, we redid our stairs this weekend and they look so much better now!! 

4. GTKY. New tv starts this week! What shows are you looking forward to? Can’t wait for modern family to be back. Also this is us! 

@vlagrl29 in the fall, I feel like it’s a constant battle to keep little pieces of leaves out of the house, and I don’t even have dogs tracking them in! We also went through like 3 landscapers before we found reliable ones we like.

@eleighmay that’s exciting about your test! Good luck!! 

@40momma ooh San Francisco is so fun! I went a few years ago and want to go back so bad. Sorry about your friends at lunch. 

@Mack2342 sorry the appt upset you today. I know for me, the littlest things can atill
trigger all the emotions, so it’s hard. At least it sounds like you have a good ob that understands how you’re feeling. 

SmashJam

@vlagrl29 it has been 9, 10, 10. So I guess technically its getting longer, and I am thinking I may have jumped the gun. I feel like 10 day luteal phase is better than super wonky OPK positives, late O and long cycle? Not being in control is hard.

leahcimmichael

@mack2342 I sooo want to watch This Is Us, but at this point in my life I cry at laundry commercials... so I can't even imagine what would happen if I watched that show. I'd prolly die of dehydration.
Also, I totally lost it during my last annual exam too. So many pictures of babies all over the office. The nurse practitioner was sweet and started tearing up right along with me. 

@vlagrl29  Pets and flooring just don't mix. Carpet they stain, hard wood they make fur dust bunnies... enjoy no leaves while it lasts!

@ELeighMay Ooh! What designation are you going for?

@tosh24 Sometimes it's all just too much to absorb. "I try to take it one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once."

@40momma It's so frustrating the messages we get from society. I feel like in our 20s we're told that we're young, then BAM as soon as we turn 30 we're supposed to already be married with a couple of kids, and then by 40 it's all over. All of it is bull crap. ALL. OF. IT. 

@SmashJam  Did you like Luke Cage? It started out so good, but jumped the shark so quickly. Actually, I feel that way about a lot of super hero tv shows... :-( 

As for me...
1. Not new.
2. TWW. 10 dpo. 
3. R/R POAS twice over the weekend. Bright white. Of course it's super early. Wondering if I POAS early so that it's less disappointing for me when I get my BFNs later... nah, it's prolly just cause I'm impatient and crazy. 
4. I don't watch much tv, really. I'll binge watch a show if I really like it, but I tend to get bored with tv shows after a few episodes and prefer movies more. So... does football count? 

Mack2342

@leahcimmichael I cry over everything too and I sob most episodes of this is us.  Heck I started crying listening to country song "Boy" today.   I think I POAS early so it's less devastating 

SmashJam

@leahcimmichael I did like Luke Cage, it is worth going all the way to the end IMHO. And I really liked the soundtrack! DH really loves the Punisher, so we are watching everything that relates to that story line. I thought I would hate Iron Fist (such a dumb premise. I have so many questions about the premise of that show after watching the Defenders), but it was super entertaining! 

amberruka

@40momma I thought Narcos was great, too. 

1. Nope, definitely not new. Welcome to our lair. 
2. WTO. We BD Saturday but DH is working double shifts so we can't until tomorrow....lalalala.
3. My dad has pulled the plug on going to Slovakia. But over the weekend I'm like f--k it. I still want to go to Prague. It's still only 2 flights from Oregon. He'll make a final decision by the end of the year and if not, I'll get one of my girls to go maybe in April/May of next year (we are going to New Orleans next month, only so much vacation you can take). Also, I got my medallion status back on Delta!! 
4. We've been waiting all summer for the Vietnam War documentary so we're in the middle of that now. Girlie shows: Cedar Cove on Netflix, Victoria Season 2.....oh yeah, but not until January though. Blech! I got totally addicted to America's Got Talent this season on Hulu and I think I cried every episode....

aga31

1. Introduce Yourself
dnc at the end of june, so not so new. 3rd cycle of ttc
2. Status? wto 
3. R/R
Cannot think of anything. I have to fly to LA tomorrow to apply go running a new passport in consulate, so it's kind of annoying, but I am going with a friend of mine, so hopefully we will spent the rest of the day on something fun! 
trying to figure out how to increase my DHs "libido" this FW, he gets physically very tired during the week after work and I don't want EOD BD to be a chore for him. Any suggestions ? 
4. GTKY. New tv starts this week! What shows are you looking forward to? 
I don't have too much time to watch TV, but I really enjoyed David Lynch's new season of Twin Peaks! I also watch greys anatomy at the gym, but I am not very enthusiastic about new season, they are all kind of the same "let's find a way how to originally almost kill the characters". 

@Mack2342 My OB always see me in the same room with the same picture of landscape in Turkey. I am considering politely asking to be seen in a different room on Wednesday. I have repetitive nightmares with this picture and words "i'm sorry there is no heartbeat". I think i think is unnecessary for them to expose me to triggers like that.

@amberruka Prague is an awesome city, not overridden by tourist and also gorgeus. it's in Czech Republic, not in slovakia. You should try to go to Slovakia as well, they have beautiful mountains and great food!

vlagrl29

@aga31 - it's strictly business as usual for us during FW so I'm not much help but maybe make sure he is taking a multivitamin and a B complex for natural energy.  Maca root has helped my DH with energy as well.  Not to be too TMI but I don't even care if I orgasm during FW - I just want the prize lol.  You could change it up maybe put on a role play outfit one night.  The next night be the bad dirty girl.  Then throw in a candle light romantic night with a bath.

40momma

@aga31 I'm a fan of morning BD. Any chance you can sneak 1 in in the am? 

aga31

lol, i tried playing roles before, but apparently I suck at it , or i am a talented comedian, because we would just both end up rolling on a floor from laughter. I am giving him multivitamin already, but maybe I will add some additional vitaminb complex. AM bd works well on weekends, but I am a zombie in the morning during the week. I will try to get my act together and try AM this week ( maybe go to sleep early?). Thanks girls, I never thought that would be a problem for me in early 30s, but it's a lot of pressure for both of us. Stress is not helping. We also meditate together and that tends to help a little bit, but he would just get suuuuper sleepy after meditation ... 

ELeighMay

@leahcimmichael I'm going for my CSP, which is a Certified Safety Professional. 

@aga31 I hear you on laughing during role play,  but lingerie always seems to work for me when he's really tired. At least he knows I'm making the effort, and he reciprocates.

msstephanielynn

1. As per usual, late to the update, so need to catch up. Coming up on 1 year since we started TTC

2. FINALLY the stars have aligned for me. AF arrived as predicted (well played, Ovia app) and I'm scheduled in on Thursday for the septate removal! So thankful I trusted my gut for a second opinion. 

3. *TW - child* We went to one of the big local fairs last Friday which was so much fun. My 2y/o went on some rides for the first time. Cue helicopter mom being nervous that he was going to unbuckle and fall out, but he did really well and it warmed my heart seeing him come around and wave to me and DH. *TW* 

4. Whew! So many shows to be excited for. I think I'm most excited for This is Us, Gotham, & AHS 

Mack2342

@msstephanielynn that's so sweet about your son.  I have a 2 year old and am a helicopter mom as well.  I get it and with losses I have become more worried about everything 

msstephanielynn

@sprkls8506 I feel the same way. I need to find something to binge watch on Netflix. Last year I did lost and Pretty Little Liars. Any suggestions?

@mack2342 Sorry that you are starting a new cycle I feel the same way with the losses, more protective and worried, and that he will be the only one and something will happen to him. It sucks to be this way, but hopefully for both of us we will get our rainbow babies. 

@eleighmay Congrats on your acceptance! I probably would have to cancel cable without DVR (maybe that would be a good thing?)

@tosh24 Definitely the GIF of the year  Oh lort I can’t even.

@40momma Ugh, probably better to just bite your tongue. I feel like the majority are waiting a lot longer to start TTC now…

@smashjam I feel you, what happened to Fall?

@pumpkinpancake Enjoy the new appliances!

@leahcimmichael I definitely cry with no trigger at This is Us, but it ends up being a really nice, realistic, this is life, everybody goes through different sh-t kind of show, which almost makes me feel better. FX for you!

@amberruka Bummer that your Dad pulled the plug. That sounded like such an awesome trip. Definitely should try to go with your friends if your Dad doesn’t work out.

@aga31 I usually just try to catch him off guard (different times of the day since we’re usually nighters)

@vlagrl29 Hahaha I totally agree on the prize 

jchpg

1. Introduce Yourself- I'm going with the old crowd. 

2. Status?  CD1? Waiting for full force to start- this afternoon or tomorrow AM. 

3. R/R- This was my second to last cycle before my EDD, Oct 31st. I'm not sure how Ill hold up this round. DH keeps telling me its ok. But to me its not. Hes not super gushy- but he keeps saying that we are OK- just the two of us are enough. But I hate thinking like this. I know he's right and its hard to focus on something we dont have yet- but I just want this so bad. 

4. GTKY. New tv starts this week! What shows are you looking forward to? Oh Im not sure! I don't think its starting for a while- but Im looking forward to Westworld!

@sprkls8506 Ive got my FX for you this cycle in TWW!

@Mack2342 I'm one foot in the door with you at WTO. Im glad you had a nice time with family this weekend.

@vlagrl29 I wonder is they make a robot vacuum that will handle leaves and things in the house- seriously- it would change your life. Its been wonderful to see your journey to being happy with how things are going. I know I'm not anywhere near there- but you give me hope. 

@ELeighMay Congrats on your next big step. I think the things which are hardest are usually the most worth it. I hope your prep goes well however you can make it work. 

@tosh24 - THAT GIF! Thats sooo me today.

@robyn2201 Sorry your DH is being cranky. I hope the week goes by fast for both of you. 

@40momma I'm really getting sick and tired of peoples commentary about getting PG and age. I really think that this whole experience has opened by eyes to being much more sensitive to other peoples situations. Some people just have no clue. 

@Mack2342  and @sprkls8506 I think the same about getting to talk to you all too. I wish we could all just disappear off this board one day all at the same time!

Ok that sounds weird- but I think its good right, that means we all get to move on!

@smashjam Welcome. I think alot of us creeped a but in the beginning to test the waters. 

@pumpkinpancake Happy new appliances! Seriously- its the best. 

@leahcimmichael Im impatient and crazy too!

@amberruka Im sorry your trip was cancelled! I hope you can still make something work. I did Prague over 10 years ago and it was amazing. I really want to go again now that Im in Europe. Its such a beautiful city. 

@aga31 eik! Sorry about all the travel and hope you can make it fun. Good luck with DH!

@msstephanielynn Im happy for you that your timing is right this month!

MooFish2364

2. WTO or TWW - I will probably O today or tomorrow but I'm not really tracking anything. 

3. DH and I got the whole upstairs painted this weekend (except for the trim). Now we just have to orde our new flooring this weekend and start tearing up the carpet! I can't wait!

I read a few things about how some women with endo are put on steroids to help with TTC. The theory is that endo is an autoimmune disease and that suppressing your body's immune response with prevent your body from killing off sperm and embryos. I guess it's also used in IVF protocol. So I emailed my RE nurse last week and she told me she would run it by my RE and get back with me today. So we will see. 

4. We don't watch a ton of TV but there are a few shows I am looking forward to. I can't wait for Stranger Things, Bob's Burgers, The Big Bang Theiry, and DH loves The Walking Dead. 

@sprkls8506 I feel ya on the lack of Netflix Halloween options. Super disappointing so far. 

@Mack2342 sorry you're back in WTO. 

@vlagrl29 dealing with contractors drives me nuts. It took about 10 phone calls and 5 no shows to get someone to put up our fence. 

@ELeighMay test taking always makes me nervous. I have never been a good test taker. 

@aga31 DH and I found that there were a lot of nights that we were just too tired to BD and DH has a hard time completing the job if he is overly tired. We started BDing in the early evening like before dinner while we still had energy. Or in the morning or afternoon on the weekends. It seems to have helped with our frequency. 

amberruka

@aga31 hahaha yeah I know they are in 2 different countries, we were growing to go to both to accommodate each our wishes. We'll see!

We are "before dinner" BD people. There's no hope after dinner 

ELeighMay

msstephanielynn and jchpg Thank you! It doesn't sound like a very exciting designation, but for my profession it's huge. I'm very excited and scared as hell at the same time. MooFish2364 The test is a four hour hand-written  proctored exam that tests you on OSHA rules and regulations, as well as all the math involved in determining safe levels of exposures. Hard would be an understatement, but I'm pretty stoked to have been accepted to test. I will do far better knowing it's not electronic. I'm not a good computer tester. It makes me fidgity.

msstephanielynn I could go a lifetime without TV, so I guess DVR is the way to go for me. When I have two minutes of downtime I'm actually able to decompress and watch something.

vlagrl29

@aga31 - I'm 37 and DH is 41 and we have a 6 yo so I hear ya about not always having the energy.  It wasn't like when we just got married and TTC the first time.  Sex whenever wherever.  Now it's like put the kid to bed on time and BD right away or I'll pass out lol.  I'm not a morning sex person at all unless it's been awhile since we DTD and I'm craving it.

@MooFish2364 - This one DH picked off of CL.  I went to thumbtack yesterday and got 5 responses.  I'm making sure he calls them all today.  I can't handle that kind of professionalism.  I don't know how he did it building his studio.  It sure opened my eyes to see they were like that.

@jchpg - thanks.  Lots of faith and lots of prayer to get me at this point.  It's not been easy.  I think it's easier because we already have a kid because if we didn't I'd probably be popping clomid pills right now. lol.  I can officially see us with an only child or with 2 kids.  Obviously we'd like another one but I'm done putting pressure on myself.  Got 3 years of my 30s - if its going to happen hopefully it will happen during that time lol.  I still question at times thinking well maybe god doesn't think i could go thru another hard crazy pregnancy again and sometimes I question it myself but we would somehow if it was the same.  I actually had a dream last night I was calling around trying to find an RE.  I woke up and thought that was weird.  I still like to think we don't need one and that it's just taking a bit longer.

sprkls8506

@msstephanielynn so cute about your son! Love going to the local fairs too!! I heard that Pretty Little Liars is going to have a spin-off?? I used to watch it but ended up getting too far behind. A is on Dancing With the Stars.

@jchpg  FX this is ur month!!

@MooFish2364 we missed the last 2 seasons of Walking Dead. It’s on our list to continue! I’m hoping once October happens, Netflix will have at least a few new options for Halloween. 

cassafrass15

Intro: New to this board, but not to IF or TB. ***TW Just suffered through my third loss End TW***
Status: WTO
R/R: I'm headed to D.C. tomorrow to give a presentation to my bosses and clients on a project I've been working on for over a year. Feels good to be recognized. And gets my mind off of IF for a few days.
Fall TV: I can't wait for TWD, Scandal and How to Get Away With Murder. Also love This Is Us. 

ELeighMay

cassafrass15 I'm sorry for your loss, but welcome to the board.