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TWW Tuesday 10/29
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Re: TWW Tuesday 10/29
Month/Cycle: 11/12
CD/DPO: 25/10 or 11
Timing: Either -1,O or O,+1
Typical LP length: 12
Testing: BFN this morning, I’ll test again tomorrow
R/R: Well I guess DH still has to do his SA today. He’s being awesome about it but I was still hoping he would be able to cancel. Other than that I’m doing okay. Ugh
CS/Q:
Month/Cycle: 5/3
CD/DPO: 52/11
Timing: -2, -1, O, +1
Typical LP length: 11-13 based on last cycle
Testing: another BFN. FF predicts AF tomorrow.
R/R: I had a plumber out to the house yesterday because our main gas line runs right along the bowing basement wall and we have to move it to get the wall repaired. They'll get that done this week thankfully, but there's another several hundred dollars of work to contend with on top of everything else. Last night DH and I started discussing temporarily benching ourselves for a bit or NTNP if this cycle doesn't work out because of how financially strained we are feeling right now. I'm really struggling with being okay with that idea though. Especially with the BFNs yesterday and today.
CS/Q: temp going down doesn't look like a good sign.
@bows22 Oh no, sorry for the BFN. Keep us posted on how the SA goes ❤
Month/Cycle: 9/6
CD/DPO: 19/4
Timing: -1 or 0 (estimated according to strips and CM)
Typical LP length: ~12-14
Testing: Waiting until at least Sunday
R/R: Last night I started violently dry heaving from a bad smell and then the same thing happened this morning, but 3-4 dpo seems way too early to get morning sickness, right?
Some of my mom friends convinced me that my doctors are rushing me to try to conceive while sore from surgery because I have a greater chance of getting pregnant after getting all cleaned out. So, I blame them for putting this morning sickness idea in my head! 😂😂
CS/Q: Nope
TTC #2: Jan 2019
DS: 2.5 yo
EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16
(Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
TTC #2: Jan 2019
DS: 2.5 yo
EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16
(Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
@gingermama29 I’m really sorry about the bfn *and* the extra costs your basement is generating. That’s a lot to deal with.
@bobbyflies2020 lol yes, still too early for symptoms, but I’d totally be symptom spotting, too!
AFM:
CD/DPO: 21/5
Timing: -4, -2, -1, +1
Typical LP length: not sure
Testing: at least 10dpo
R/R: looks like it’s going to pour on Halloween and people in my town are losing their shit. We’re a small town in MA where everything is decided by annual town meetings (this year’s happens to be tonight) and they want to try to take an official vote to move Halloween until Saturday. Wtf? When I was growing up, we trick or treated in rain, snow, whatever (and yes I know how old that statement makes me sound
). I feel like you can’t just move a holiday based on weather.
CS/Q: nothing
I’m baaaaack!!
Month/Cycle: 13/11/1 (AL #2)
CD/DPO: 15/1 dpiui
Timing: -4, -3, IUI (x2)..... and going to try for the +1 today (if DH gets on board 😂)
Typical LP length: I guess 14 since I did the ovidrel
Testing: Beta is scheduled for 11/11!
R/R: I’m working from home today, which is good because i have a lot of things to do around the house too, hopefully I can conquer both!
CS/Q: Nope!
@bows22 I’m sorry about the BFN this morning, my friend, but it could still be early. I’m glad YH is being great about the SA. Mine didn’t give a hard time but he did keep putting it off.
Ugh @gingermama29 I was really hoping this was it for you. I’m sorry 😔 I think it’s a great discussion that you and YH are having. I don’t know if I would totally bench myself though but rather do the NTNP thing. The mental break might be nice for you too, though. At the same time, i am a firm believer that you are never financially prepared for a kid so why wait! Whatever you decide we are here for you.
@bobbyflies2020 oh if google could fully talk 😂 the secrets it could share!! I agree 3-4 DPO is too early but who knows anymore!
@kmalls I’m right there with you I’m just keeping halloween on Halloween!! There was one time, that I can remember, we moved trick or treating and that was because a hurricane hit the night before and several towns were covered in down trees. It’s supposed to rain all day here too on Halloween. I’m not looking forward to it, but it is what it is.
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@gingermama29 I’m so sorry about the BFN on top of the house/financial stress. That’s a lot. Hoping you and your H arrive at a plan that makes you feel comfortable and brings you as much peace of mind as possible ❤️
@kmalls I’m right there with you with the rain/shine trick-or-treating “back in my day” 👵🏻
CD/DPO: 19/4
Timing: As good as we could 🤷♀️ -4, -2, 0, +1 I think (not sure exactly which day I Oed)
Typical LP length: 14ish
Testing: I wishhh I could test this early haha. The waiting and not knowing and what ifs are the effing worst.
R/R: I have weather like @kmalls this week—rain every day until the weekend. I wish I was different, but my mood is very much tied to the weather, so I bet I’ll be fighting the doldrums this week.
Month/Cycle: 5/4
CD/DPO: 39/8
Timing: -1, O
Typical LP length: no idea
Testing: WFAF
R/R: H and I went to a gala last night. I serve on their young friends board and they gave out free tickets because I think they like to have “young people” at these events lol.
Downside is even though I didn’t drink I ate a ton and i think I have a food hangover (not nauseous just crampy/like I have a date with a magazine soonish), so much for being young still. I’m debating doing a no added sugar November thing, whole30/keto/paleo/no carb intrigue me but I doubt I’d make it through Especially since I’m traveling and may just try to eat clean(er)
CS/Q: none
Month/Cycle: 18/11/2(AL#2)
CD/DPO: 30/13
Timing: Pretty good.
Typical LP length: 14-16
Testing: was going to test today if my temp stayed up...but it did not.
R/R: Day 2 (and finally day) of driving to a conference an hour away...but it’s a half day, so that’s nice! Yesterday was a really long day, so I’m looking forward to getting home at a decent time today!
CS/Q: Temp is continuing to drop, so unfortunately my hope is also dropping.
@bows22 so happy to see you back in the dailies, but so sad about the BFN! Hope it’s still too early! I hope you all get good results from YH’s SA! So glad he is being so good about doing it!
@gingermama29 so sorry for another BFN! Ugh, that stinks that the basement wall costs keep adding up! I hope you don’t have to bench yourself, but you have to do what’s best for you all! I hope you feel good about whatever decision you make!
@bobbyflies2020 sorry you were sickly...too early for morning sickness I’d say, but fingers crossed this is your cycle! Hopefully your doctors know what they are doing and haven’t encouraged you to try too early!
@kmalls it’s looking like rain on Halloween here too! I haven’t heard of them changing it yet, but they did a couple years ago because of rain. I remember trick or treating in terrible conditions when I was a kid though...but it’s probably safer to change it!
@kpearse99 yay, so happy to see you over here!! I have everything crossed that this IUI is it for you!! Hope you have a good & productive WFH day!
@ssbl sorry for the dreary weather & mood! Hope you are able to stay positive & have a good week despite the weather!
@pocketrose sorry for the tummy troubles after eating too much last night! Hope you had fun at the gala though!
Month/Cycle: 13/12
CD/DPO: 25/6
Timing: -4, -3, -2, 0
Typical LP length: 12-13
Testing: Nooooo, but see R/R
R/R: We took this month off from tracking. I didn’t wear my Ava bracelet, didn’t check CM. I’ve felt great just relaxing and was feeling positive that I’d avoid the crazy train this month. Nope! Just delayed it a bit. I googled nausea at 6 dpo so @bows22 and @bobbyflies2020, I can relate to stupid early symptom spotting. Ugh. Even when I take a break my brain goes batsh&t crazy.
@gingermama29 so sorry for the BFNs and all the disappointment/frustration/anxiety that brings along. Maintaining hope for both of you!
On the train headed to work so I’ll catch up on tags later. Hope everyone stays a comfortable distance from insanity today!
@bluetickgal Your work schedule has been craaaazy lately!!! I'm glad today is a half day for you though, I hope you use it to just relax and rest and veg out!
@ssbl that timing is great, girl!!!
@pocketrose the gala sounds amazing! I love going to things like that!!
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@kpearse99 Good to see you back here! Hope your trip was fun and relaxing!
@bows22 thanks friend 💜
@kmalls moving Halloween for the weather shouldn't be a thing. It's all part of the experience!
@kpearse99 yay!! Welcome to the TWW! Once again, I'm crossing everything for you!! I honestly think we'll go to NTNP route if we decide to stop actively trying. I don't know that I'll stop temping though. I kinda like knowing where I am in my cycle, especially with how ridiculously long they are. I hope I can still hang out on this forum and the dailies though. The support here has been incredible and I don't want to stop being here.
@ssbl thanks 💜. Glad luck fighting the weather doldrums this week. It's so hard!
@pocketrose thanks 💜. That gala sounds super fun, minus the food hangover.
@bluetickgal thanks friend 💜. I'm sorry your temp is dropping too. I'm still crossing everything for you.
@rachelredhead thanks 💜.
@ssbl I’m sorry about the crappy weather. I agree, the waiting to test is the worst. I hope time goes by quickly for you!
@pocketrose a gala sounds fun! Did you get to dress up? I hope you feel better
@bluetickgal thanks! It feels good to be back! I may not post in the dailies every day because I’m out at clients most days for work and it makes it harder to be on my phone/keep up. But i feel like I got the mental break I needed. I’m sorry for the temp drop, but I’m going to stay hopeful that it doesn’t mean anything. Your temps are still pretty far above CL!
@rachelredhead I feel like I google something about nausea at least once every TWW. You would think we would learn?? But I agree that not tracking doesn’t always eliminate the crazy. I’m glad it is helping though!
@gingermama29 Even if you decide to NTNP, please keep posting! We totally understand
@bows22 Sorry for the BFN but glad YH took initiative on the SA! It's nice to not have to nag lol
@gingermama29 I'm so sorry for all of the financial and general stress that comes with these huge repairs and for the BFN. Like others said, I hope you and your husband both feel okay with whatever decision you come to.
@rachelredhead I am right there with you on the crazy train (not yet this cycle, but inevitably later). Your timing looks great!
@bluetickgal Glad you got a little break from work! Looks like you spent it well! I don't go shopping often, but I enjoy dress shopping for big events-- and weddings are the best!
@pocketrose Ooo fancy gala food?? I would have done the same! Hope you feel better soon.
@ssbl Raining here too for a couple days and also much colder than usual, so I guess it's time to get out winter wear! Sorry about the dreary mood connection. Hope your students behave and you get some metaphorical if not literal pockets of sunshine!
@kpearse99 Yay!!! So excited for you.
@kmalls I love that your town is small enough that you can make decisions like that! But I see why it would feel super weird to just up and change a holiday bc of rain. Personally, I wish Halloween was consistently on a particular day like Thanksgiving is. Then we could always put it on, idk, the last Saturday of October. But that's probably just my teacher brain dreading Friday...
@bobbyflies2020 I'm so sorry that happened to you! That sounds awful. I'm sure I would have consulted Dr. Googs too.
Month/Cycle: 7/7
CD/DPO: 23/2 (maybe?)
Timing: -4, -1, O
Typical LP length: whatever my body's feeling that month
Testing: should probably just WFAF, but I have some extra tests from all the OPK's I have to buy throughout my long cycle, so I'll most likely end up testing ~13 DPO
R/R: I feel like my brain is too tired and fragile to do either. Hubs is making homemade naan tonight-->highlight of my week!
CS/Q:
hubs: 26
ttc #1: 4/19
dx: PCOS