*This is a check-in for those with babies/children at home. If you are having a hard TTC day or TTCAL day this post may mention children or issues specifically related to parenting or babies. Pregnancy may also be mentioned. Please feel free to lurk at your own discretion.***What number are you trying for?
Cycle/Month?
WTO/TWW?
Ages of other child(ren)?
Any thoughts about this cycle?
Any questions?
Rant/Rave/Brag
GTKY: What TV show have you seen every episode of?
Re: TFAS w/o 1/15
Cycle/Month? 2/2
WTO/TWW? TWW
Ages of other child(ren)? 2
Any thoughts about this cycle?I have no clue.
Any questions? Not today.
Rant/Rave/Brag Annual GYN appointment tomorrow. I’m nervous because last year my PAP was abnormal, but negative for HPV. They told me not to worry, but of course I did. They also told me it was probably irritation from sex, so I made DH stay away for the past week.
GTKY: Law and Order SVU, Boy Meets World, How I Met Your Mother, OITNB, Full House
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 1/1
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 2
Any thoughts about this cycle? Last one was longer than usual, hopefully this one is a normal 28 days.
Any questions? Nope
Rant/Rave/Brag speech therapy odyssey is ongoing. It hurts me to hear how far behind he is— and he still has to do 2 more evaluations for another program next week (timing is weird and we’re going to be doing 3 different programs at once because of availability).
GTKY: What TV show have you seen every episode of? GOT, parks & rec, Westworld, dexter.. prob a few more but my brain is mush tonight
@cdepperschmidt good luck today, my last one they didn’t get enough of a sample, I thought I was going to have to go back and do another one, but luckily they can test it a different way and just charged my insurance more lol
@flyingmombula that seems like a lot of therapy at once, I hope they’ll be able to help your DS. It’s so hard when they can’t communicate with us!
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 5/6
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 2
Any thoughts about this cycle? How do you TFAS when the first one doesn’t sleep!?! Maybe this belongs in the rant section not feeling good about this cycle and I haven’t even ovulated yet
Any questions? Anyone want to sleep train my child for me? Lol
Rant/Rave/Brag I think I did enough ranting above. Rave - I’ve taught my DD how to say I love you, it’s so cute!
GTKY: What TV show have you seen every episode of? Way too many, we are tv junkies in the winter - Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, breaking bad, Lost, How I met your mother, Big Bang theory, Downtown Abbey, Friends - those are just a few of my faves.
@flyingmombula fx for a shorter cycle for you this month
@nmbrcrnchr1 I didn't sleep train DS but I have heard really good things about the sleep sense program. I have the e-book if you want it!
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 2/2
WTO/TWW? WTO (i think)
Ages of other child(ren)? 14 mths
Any thoughts about this cycle? O doesn't know what it wants to do so I'm annoyed but trying to keep HIO anyway,
Any questions? not yet
Rant/Rave/Brag DS still refusing to walk. I need to call the public health nurse back today as his feet are turning out pretty bad. AND I think I'm sick again.
GTKY: What TV show have you seen every episode of? Greys, Dexter, Friends, PLL, Gossip Girl, GIlmore Girls, White Collar, more but they aren't coming to me right now!
Edit: posted too early.
@nmbrcrnchr1 DS doesn’t sleep either. I feel your pain.
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 2/2
WTO/TWW? WTO - CD1
Ages of other child(ren)? 15 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? Last cycle was my 2nd post partum period and then my longest cycle of my life. So I'm trying to figure out how to predict ovulation this cycle. Last month my OPK, CM and BBT all showed different ovulation days.
Any questions? How does BBT work when I wake up at different times every day. My daughter wakes me up anywhere between 4am and 8am. It's so unpredictable. I don't really want to set a 4am alarm to temp.
Rant/Rave/Brag Everyone in my house is sick and I'm over it. We've been sick on and off for months. Thanks daycare for the immune system boost.
GTKY: What TV show have you seen every episode of? One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, Friends, Alias, House, Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, probably so many more.
@cdepperschmidt I hope your exam tomorrow goes well and gets normal results!
@flyingmombula It's good to see that you have him in Speech so young though - it's amazing how many parents deny there is an issue and wait way too long to get their kids in. He's still young so has lots of time to catch up and will likely do well since you are starting so early!
@nmbrcrnchr1 I do not miss the days of my kids not sleeping - it is definitely the one thing that makes me question our decision to have a third! Neither of my kids were great sleepers the first few years and thinking of doing that again and being this much older is a bit scary!
@kristah2 He's still well within normal for not walking at 14 months! Definitely worth following up if you think there is an issue but as far as the averages for development I wouldn't worry too much yet.
@brookepdavis For some people different times don't make as huge of a difference as having a solid chunk of sleep first but for a lot of people the time does need to be relatively consistent to get good results. I always set my alarm for the earliest time I wake up - take my temp quick and roll over and go back to sleep and then track it in the morning so it's not very disruptive. It sucks waking up when you don't have to but it does produce a way more informative chart!
What number are you trying for? 3
Cycle/Month? 11/11
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(red)? 7, almost 4 (in a month)
Any thoughts about this cycle? Nope - I am missing the beginning of my FW while on a work trip so that sucks, and next month I miss my entire FW while away on a work trip but I'm ok with that as next month I will be doing the day 3/21 testing to start the process of figuring out why we aren't getting pregnant so at least I'll feel like the cycle wasn't totally useless.
Any questions? Nope.
GTKY: What TV show have you seen every episode of? Grey's Anatomy, Friends, Jane the Virgin, Outlander, OITNB, and probably more than a few others that I'm forgetting!
@cdepperschmidt thanks for saying so! He’s been doing EI since 19 months and everyone told me I was crazy. I’m hoping to avoid behavior issues that stem from frustration with communicating.
@brookepdavis fx everyone starts feeling better soon!
@elothair thanks, I hope you’re right. Sorry you are missing your FWs, that sucks.
@cdepperschmidt Best of luck! Paps are never fun and abnormal paps are a special kind of hell. Fingers crossed all is well!
@nmbrcrnchr1 Hang in there. Lack of sleep is the devil, but it does get better eventually. Just gotta invest in loooots of caffeine lol
@brookepdavis I've been wondering the same thing, mostly because I'm not getting up consistently since DD has been home from school sick. I've just been trying to temp when I wake up the first time for more than a few seconds. Hopefully this will produce okay results. We'll see!
elothair It sucks that you have to miss the start of your FW but fingers crossed that it doesn't affect too much.
What number are you trying for? #2
Cycle/Month? 2/ 2
WTO/TWW? WTO, CD7
Ages of other child(ren)? 4.5, almost 5!
Any thoughts about this cycle? First, I thought I was benched this cycle but I'm not so I'm excited about that. Second, I'm a little nervous about timing since we're using a donor. Timing it right when using a donor is hugely important and I'm anxious I'll miss my O.
Any questions? Not yet but I'm sure I'll have a ton by the time this cycle is over lol
Rant/Rave/Brag: DF and I officially booked our wedding! We'll be flown into the Grand Canyon via helicopter where he and I will exchange vows and have a handfasting with our daughter. I'm so excited I just want to talk about it constantly lol
GTKY: What TV show have you seen every episode of? Game of Thrones, Pretty Little Liars, Psych, House, Grey's Anatomy, Boy Meets World, Jane the Virgin, Expedition Unknown, and The Curse of Oak Island until this last season when I happened to lose my TV
Dandelion - October 2018
Angel "Aurora" - July 2020
Angel "Sawyer" - May 2021
Angel "Maxine" - January 2022
Angel "Violet" - March 2022
Baby Dove due March 2023
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 1/1
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 12 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? I mentioned in WTO yesterday I think, but H will probably be gone for a work trip during FW this month. It's totally fine by me because I'm actually terrified to start TFAS, as much as my ovaries splode at the thought of another newborn. Anyone else feeing this way?
Any questions? Not really.
Rant/Rave/Brag: Rant: we need cabinet locks installed in our house like yesterday. #tinyterror. Brag, sorta: We went motrin-free last night! I've been giving my son pep talks before bed (as if they really help) and last night I told him I'd wait ten minutes before coming in to get him to see if he would go back to sleep on his own. He did, twice! Way better than sharing my bed with a restless teether and nursing him thrice during the night. Which I KNOW he doesn't need.
GTKY: What TV show have you seen every episode of? Jane the Virgin, with the exception of the current season, The Good Place, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Firefly, and I'm sure some others I'm forgetting.
TTC #1 January 2016
BFP April 18 2016 | EDD December 29, 2016
Welcome baby A! January 9, 2017
TTC#2 March 2018
BFP March 30, 2018 | EDD December 12, 2018
What number are you trying for? 3
Cycle/Month? Benched waiting for 6, 11 months
WTO/TWW? Benched
Ages of other child(ren)? DD is 6 DS is almost 5
Any thoughts about this cycle? It blows
Any questions? No
Rant/Rave/Brag. Dd's handwriting has been really concerning me, so when they offered conferences, I scheduled. She brought home something the other day, completely legible, I was really proud, on the other hand, annoyed at my late.evening conference, that I don't see the point in going (her teachers are oblivious to her ASD needs, and academically, she is doing really well. Plus I am in the middle of scheduling stuff with the special ed teacher, so really, I was going about her writing issues). Well, today was a snow day and now the conference was cancelled, it is a little sad how happy this makes me. DS played with 2 little boys almost the entire time we went to playgroup last week.
GTKY: What TV show have you seen every episode of? Seinfeld, Friends, curb your enthusiasm, game of thrones, arrested development.
@flyingmombula, if you don't mind me asking, how far behind is his speech? DS was really behind, it was hard to here those numbers. He is doing amazing now, if you have any questions or want to vent, I am here for you.
@nmbrcrnchr1, plop them safely in front of the TV, and hurry.
@brookepdavis, like PP said, some people can temp well with different wake up times and interruptions, I never had an issue with getting CH, I may have questioned O date by a day or two, but FF always showed an O. Hope everyone feels well soon.
they don’t have any concerns with his cognitive abilities but he’s going to get OT with his speech to help with low tone in his oral muscles. He might also have a delay with some fine motor skills but he’s on track for everything else. Late talking seems to run in DH’s family so it’s not a big surprise but I can’t help but be worried.
@mytrueloves so exciting you’re off the bench! Best wishes with your donor!
@PensiveCrayon my baby fever is legit too! It’s so bad I’ve day dreamed about twins.
Whelothair said:
November 11! Df insisted on the date. He's got a thing about numbers lol
Dandelion - October 2018
Angel "Aurora" - July 2020
Angel "Sawyer" - May 2021
Angel "Maxine" - January 2022
Angel "Violet" - March 2022
Baby Dove due March 2023
AFM, I have had a very emotional almost 24 hours. TW below in spoiler, mentions death, cancer, miscarriage, etc. Aka my crazy life. Warning, long story
DS (ASD) had been really good at school this year, happy, cooperative, etc. Right before Thanksgiving, everything changed. He had a few aggressive fits, which he hasn't had in a while, but has been generally grouchy and uncooperative at school. He also is grouchy and uncooperative at home. We have been trying to get him into therapy but have had no luck or only waiting lists because his age.
Well, last night at bedtime, he asked me if too much medicine made you die. I thought for a second and said it could if you took it incorrectly. He then said does having a baby and too much medicine kill you. It clicked he was asking about my chemo. I immediately reassured him I was all better and we were never worried I was going to die. He stared to cry, asked a lot of questions about death, talked about Heaven, etc. I realized my poor little guy has been thinking I was sick and possibly going to die for probably 3-4 months. I am heartbroken. His behaviors all make sense now. There was a strange mommy preference, he wouldn't let us go outside without him, school, etc. Today, he seems so much lighter, happier. We went to playgroup today, he played and talked to other kids, he talked to the teacher (he rarely acknowledges her) he made a craft with the assistant, he won't acknowledge that she exists usually. He was a different kid.
He has been asking a lot of difficult questions about death. Including do you die if you get sick. (Which was our explanation for my brother.). I feel terrible that he has been worrying for so long and I didn't see it. I am frustrated that we couldn't get him to a therapist, because they probably would have. I feel terrible for him
DD1: 8/2014
TTC #2: 6/2017
BFP 8/3/2017 | CP 8/4
BFP 10/16/2017 | CP 10/21
BFP 12/18/2017 | CP 12/28
BFP 2/15/2018 | EDD: November 2nd | It's a girl!
DD2: 10/2018
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 1
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 9 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? Still benched with no period over here. 3 more months until I stop BFing, and then I should get it back. My supply has dropped in the past week because I've been sick, but I'm hoping I can keep it going.
Any questions?
Rant/Rave/Brag: My sister pissed me off today. She announced that she's moving across the country with her partner and 5 year old even though they don't have jobs lined up. She thinks they'll just figure it out. How can a 31 year old be so immature?
GTKY: What TV show have you seen every episode of? I looove The Office. Also the West Wing.
Married: October 2014
Began TTC: April 2015
BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w)
BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w)
BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17
BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
Married: October 2014
Began TTC: April 2015
BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w)
BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w)
BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17
BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
So I put her down Thursday. She was my first pet as only mine when I moved out.... she was a lover and an amazing kitty. I feel terrible that I put her through so much and wish I'd have let her go sooner, I just thought I'd misunderstood.
Sorry the spoiler is at the top, only way mobile would let me spoiler only a piece...
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 7/6
WTO/TWW? Wto cd1
Ages of other child(ren)? Almost 1yr
Any thoughts about this cycle? Not yet
Any questions? Any thermometer recs? I bought a mabis end of October. Sometimes it works great, sometimes it takes 5m. The last 3 days it stopped beeping. I give up. Backlit would be nice, but not necessary.
Rant/Rave/Brag; see spoiler. Also DS is almost 1! looking at daytime weaning soon. There's a lot going on and I'm currently overly emotional.
GTKY: What TV show have you seen every episode of? House, iZombie, NCIS
@holly321 I'm so sorry your DS was struggling with that. But it sounds like you have a wonderful relationship with him that he feels he can come to you with the hard stuff and you'll tell him the truth. He may have needed the time. You're doing a wonderful job and I'm sorry this year was so rough.
@PensiveCrayon Hi!!
TTC #1 January 2016
BFP April 18 2016 | EDD December 29, 2016
Welcome baby A! January 9, 2017
TTC#2 March 2018
BFP March 30, 2018 | EDD December 12, 2018