TWW Tuesday 1/29

inthewoods23

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Month/Cycle: 

CD/DPO: 

Timing: 

Typical LP length: 

Testing: 

R/R: 

CS/Q:

b_1029

Month/Cycle: 15/16

CD/DPO: 17/5...the BSC will start soon

Timing: great

Typical LP length: 14-15

Testing: NO.

R/R: so busy at work and my stress levels are high - don't they know I'm supposed to keep stress down while TTC? No wonder I'm not KU  I hate that it's never just a happy medium. I either have nothing to do, or I have 14 hours of work to do in an 8 hour work day with 4 meetings. On the plus side, I somehow made it to the gym this morning at 5 which is an hour earlier than normal (so that I could get to work earlier. But all I've done is sit on TB and drink coffee so I'm not sure how much good that hour did)

CS/Q: nothing to see. 

daffodil_shoe

@b_1029 would you rather be bored or busy at work? Do you at least get paid overtime if you have to work early/late?

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Month/Cycle: 4/4

CD/DPO: 21/6 or 21/5

Timing: great either way

Typical LP length: 9-10 (LPD)

Testing: Maybe this weekend. Maybe not til Monday. We’ll see how I feel when it gets closer.

R/R: Going in for my CD21 blood draw today to check my progesterone levels bc I’m on round two of Clomid. Last cycle I was already at 52 on 3DPO at my CD21 lab, which is promising because low progesterone is my IF issue.
CS/Q: none

b_1029

@daffodil_shoe ummm I mean I don't want to be bored, but also don't want to feel like I'm running in a million directions not accomplishing anything. I'm salaried so no OT for me. Hopefully your progesterone looks good today.

inthewoods23

@b_1029 I know stress can delay my ovulation. Anytime something really stressful has happened in the WTO period for me I end up O'ing a week later than my apps predict. I'm generally around 30-33 days but when stress hits big time I'm always 37-39 days. We should just all go on vacation for 6 months, get KU, then return to work 😂

@daffodil_shoe hope you get good results for your progesterone!

Month/Cycle: 19/18

CD/DPO: 18/4dpiui (5dpo per apps)

Timing: uhhhh maybe ok??

Typical LP length: 13ish days

Testing: 2/8

R/R: working from home with DH was actually very nice. We have temps in the negative double digits tomorrow for a high (wind chills at like -30) so I'm probably going to ask to work from home again if they don't shut us down because F that kind of cold! Especially when they say frostbute can start in as little as 5 minutes!

CS/Q: huge temp drop this morning. I retested and it increased by 0.3 degrees but I figure I'll keep the first temp since I had moved around a little before retesting. I thought maybe it was due to having my feet out of the covers so we'll see. Or as I think some call it, it's a corpus luteum dip?

kopp5988

***Lurking

@inthewoods23 I’m down for a 6 month vacation! Somewhere warm please 

@daffodil_shoe FX for you on your blood draw results 

kiki047

@b_1029 OMG you went to the gym at 5am?! What time do you go to bed? lol I'm so not a morning person. Hauling our asses out of bed at 6 to shovel ourselves out then go shovel Grandma's driveway was hard, I definitely wouldn't do it just to go to the gym   // can't help you on the stress front either, I'm just a ticking time bomb. 
@daffodil_shoe are you on prog. supplements as well? FX for good results today!
@inthewoods23 oh wow, yeah that's a big drop. Let's go with implantation dip! lol. All the days I thought for sure my temp would drop because I wasn't under the covers or spike because I had extra blankets, it didn't really change much. *shrug* It's a mystery. FX it's a good sign tho!


I'm just lurking today, had some brown spotting last night and this morning so I think I'm out.

b_1029

@inthewoods23 I'm down, where are we going on vacation? Somewhere Zika free, obvs, since we'll magically get KU. That is a big drop! Maybe it's just a random fluke. 

@kiki047 I tried to go to bed around 9 but my body was like wtf are you doing? I usually go at 6 am and that hour made a huge difference. Oh man, I can't even imagine waking up to shovel...at least mine is in a warm gym! How much snow did you all get? I'm sorry about the spotting  

samashley1

Hi! I belong here again. I mean, maybe I'm like a daaaayy early, but I got a positive OPK this morning, so, I'm here. I've been gone for a week but missed hanging out here.

@b_1029 I totally know that feeling. I spent the majority of my career (in advertising) working 60-80 hour weeks consistently. It was toxic. And now my job leaves me either *really* bored for a week or really busy for a week. I should be thankful to not have those consistent crazy weeks, but my brain only knows that. Some sort of weird Stockholm syndrome? Hopefully, your stress will reduce a bit! Also, I have a 5am gym appointment with a trainer Thursday. WOOF.

@daffodil_shoe good luck with your blood draw! 

@inthewoods23 working from home is the best. Hopefully, you can again! These frigid temps are no f'in joke.

Month/Cycle: 3/3

CD/DPO: 29 (technically O tomorrow, but got my +OPK today)

Timing: so far, -5, -4, -2

Typical LP length: 13-14

Testing: Have a long ways to go.

R/R: Started acupuncture yesterday. It was super relaxing. I went because I've had really intense menstrual cramps the last couple months (plus, lingering GI and asthma issues). My OBGYN said it couldn't hurt for all things, including fertility.

CS/Q: nothing to see yet.

kiki047

@b_1029 We got about 18-20" of snow, but some of the drifts were over 3'. We went out and shoveled twice last night too with 6-8" each time so that helped a lot, but we're dead tired now. 
@samashley1 I found acupuncture helped regulate my cycles a lot. Hope it makes a difference for you too! I need to get back into it but *TW* my naturopath is on mat leave and I haven't met her replacement yet. 

daffodil_shoe

@inthewoods23 that is a bizarre temp drop. Not sure what to attribute that to!

@kiki047 no progesterone these last two cycles, because it would skew my lab results to know how well the Clomid is working but **TW.....progesterone is all I ended up needing to get KU/not miscarry again with my DS. But progesterone alone didn’t work this time to lengthen my luteal phase defect, so we moved onto Clomid to improve my corpus luteum quality, which should improve progesterone levels...end TW**
sorry about the spotting ☹️

@samashley1 what does acupuncture feel like?

misshelen86

@b_1029 I hate when there is so much to do at work and dont’ have enough time to do it all. Too bad you can’t find a happy medium. Good for you getting yourself to the gym at that hour!

@daffodil_shoe FX for a good progesterone level!

@inthewoods23 Glad you don’t have to venture out into the cold! 

@kiki047 Sorry about the spotting  I was rooting for you so hard this month.

@samashley1 Glad you enjoyed acupuncture. I was thinking of trying that next month. 

Month/Cycle: 5/5

CD/DPO: 24/12

Timing: Good

Typical LP length: 11-13 days

Testing: tested one last time today since temp is still high (although HR is dropping)... BFN

R/R: Had a nice time shopping yesterday and treated myself to some new boots. I work the next 2 nights and then I have a very much-needed week off. 

CS/Q: 

stephanie123456

@b_1029 Sorry that your work is so busy right now. I feel the same way!! 

@daffodil_shoe Keeping my FX for you!

@inthewoods23 Try and keep warm over there!! Glad you are able to WFH to avoid going out.

@samashley1 GL with the acupuncture.

@misshelen86 Sorry about the BFN  What kind of boots did you get?

Month/Cycle: 4/4

CD/DPO: CD25 / 8 DPO

Timing: -2, -1, O, +1 (if correct about O date)

Typical LP length: 11-13

Testing: Friday

R/R: My head cold still rages on!! But I'm at work again today to power through (got to save all of those sick/PTO days for when I'm magically KU... yeah right, if I use them all, that's when you get KU).

CS/Q: nope. see below. Take no stock in  my temps, my BBT is a liar (still needs new batteries that were NOT available at Rite Aid).

prpl11butterfly

*lurking from WTO*

Damn you @daffodil_shoe ! Your TW about progesterone did not help my issue of being too hopeful this cycle..... but really I'm glad its shown success to someone I "know".

nnaelilak

@daffodil_shoe I hope the draw comes with good news 🤞🏼

@inthewoods23 are you in the Chicago area? I heard they're going to have temps lower than Antarctica 😬

@samashley1 I love acupuncture! I had my appointment last night and actually discussed doing a fertility based appointment next cycle if there's no bfp this cycle.

Month/Cycle: 6/5

CD/DPO: 32/8

Timing: -6, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0

Typical LP length: 12-13 days

Testing: Trying to hold off... 

R/R: Rave: I ended up doing 4 dump runs yesterday because I just went for it and got rid of these old cabinets and shelving and other misc. stuff just sitting on the side of our house! MH was so impressed when he got home lol Rant: I think I'm getting a head cold... I'm stuffy and now I have a headache. Really hoping it passes quick and doesn't turn into this silly virus that's been going around. 

CS/Q: still looking good

inthewoods23

@nnaelilak I'm in the Milwaukee area. I think North Dakota is supposed to be even worse for temps and wind chills. Here it's supposed to be gusty too. Which has me thinking - what about Canada?? Is it even colder for them?

samashley1

@daffodil_shoe It doesn't feel like much, honestly. You feel a tiiiiiiny poke as she puts the needle in. But I didn't even feel that on some of them. Then you just sit there and relax for 30-45 min. If nothing else, I was SUPER relaxed from being forced to sit quietly with no distractions (ie. my phone) for an extended period of time. Also, I had a blanket so it was really cozy.

klstone25

@b_1029 Do we work at the same place? That's how my work feels at times. 

@daffodil_shoe FX for a good progesterone level! 

@inthewoods23 I'm happy you can work from home and stay out of the cold. The cold will be heading my way on Thursday. Though it looks like the worst of it will be heading north to Canada. 

@samashley1 Good luck with the acupuncture.

@misshelen86 Sorry about the BFN. 

@stephanie123456 I hope you feel better!  

@nnaelilak Your chart looks great. I'll have my FX crossed for you. When do you plan to test?

Month/Cycle: 1/1

CD/DPO:  35/11

Timing: -2, -1, 0

Typical LP length: 9-12

Testing:  I tested again last night and this morning — both BFNs. Those along with a temp drop this morning confirm I’m out.

R/R: Well at least I can drink on Sunday at my parents' Super Bowl party. 

CS/Q: Nope

daffodil_shoe

@prpl11butterfly ha sorry! I think it’s good to have hope though.

prpl11butterfly

@daffodil_shoe I agree and wish it was easy for me to have but *tw loss....

3 miscarriages in a row make that difficult 

daffodil_shoe

@prpl11butterfly I understand. Haven’t been in your exact situation, but I get it. Hugs to you 💜

wabash15

**Lurking*** @daffodil_shoe just an FYI CD 21 progesterone is actually incorrect... it is supposed to be 7dpo to check your progesterone levels... so saying CD21 is making the huge assumption that you O on CD14.... Just something to keep in mind that if your levels aren't what they should be it could be because you are testing too early since you say your only 4-5dpo... 

b_1029

@samashley1 ah man, GL with your 5 am on Thursday! It's so hard waking up, but it's so worth it to get it out of the way and know you can just crash on the couch when you get home from work. Get that BD in today, girl!

@kiki047 20 inches of snow??! Hoooooly....I guess that's a supplement to your HIO workouts?

@misshelen86 ooo what kind of boots? Also....

(also also, I'm sorry for the BFN)

@stephanie123456 I'm sorry you're still sick! BOO! 

@nnaelilak WOW that is some serious work! Good job cleaning out your house!

@klstone25 idk, do we?!?! I'm the one on TB all day...I'm sorry for the BFN and hope you have fun on Sunday!

kiki047

@inthewoods23 @nnaelilak here in Toronto it's going down to -19'c tonight (-2'F) but with wind chills in the -30'C range that's around -22'F. Further north and out in the prairies it definitely gets down to like -45'C mark, which I think is around the same in farenheit. Either way, it's too cold. I don't actually mind the snow so much if it's mild, but I can't deal with the frigid cold. 

@klstone25 I'm sorry for the BFNs. My temp plummeted this morning too, after I just finished telling everyone that my temp doesn't usually drop before AF arrives. Definitely jinxed myself. Hope you can enjoy the drinks at the super bowl party, that's a small silver lining. I shall enjoy all the wine this week. 

inthewoods23

@kiki047 if you give me a freezing cold day but lots of sunshine I'll love it. Windy? ABSOLUTELY NOT. Also not really a fan of blizzards when you have to be driving around but light snow is very pretty. Even a lot of snow but over a long period of time is okay to me

nnaelilak

@klstone25 I tested today with a cheapie, nothing yet... But it's still early! Sorry about your negatives and the temp drop 💚 I hope Sunday is fun at least

@kiki047 that's a big fat nope from me. I can't even handle below freezing... 

daffodil_shoe

wabash15 said:

**Lurking*** @daffodil_shoe just an FYI CD 21 progesterone is actually incorrect... it is supposed to be 7dpo to check your progesterone levels... so saying CD21 is making the huge assumption that you O on CD14.... Just something to keep in mind that if your levels aren't what they should be it could be because you are testing too early since you say your only 4-5dpo... 

Yes I understand how a day 21 is supposed to work. But my OBGYN insists on doing it ON day 21. So I take my results with a grain of salt. A result of 52 at only 3DPO is actually quite high already, so I have no worries that it wouldn’t be good at 7dpo. Mostly my OBGYN is doing the lab to confirm that I have, in fact, ovulated at all while using Clomid. If my level was already 52 at only 3DPO, it’s pretty safe to say I did ovulate.