TWW Thursday 5/28

inthewoods23

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R/R: 

CS/Q: 

bows22

Month/Cycle: 18/20 including 2 benched 

CD/DPO: 18/4

Timing: -2,-1,O

Typical LP length: 12

Testing: Next Thursday 

R/R: We’ve had gorgeous weather since Friday but finally have a rainy day today. It’s supposed to get nice again for the weekend so I can’t really complain, but it will be a change eating dinner inside haha. It’s kind of the calm before the storm at work, a lot of stuff coming that I can’t really start yet, so just trying to get as much as I can off of my plate so I’m ready when the flood comes. But it’s nice to not feel so hectic for a change. I even did some laundry while I was working yesterday!

CS/Q:

_orchid_

@bows22 jealous of all your good weather and meals outside! We had a nice day yesterday and ate lunch and dinner outside- it was awesome! But rainy today and the next couple days. Good luck getting some of that work off your plate today!

I think I'm over here now- 2 days of temperature rises but waiting for CH. 

Month/Cycle: 13/11 (2 losses and some time benched)

CD/DPO: 16/2

Timing: best in a while! -5, -4, -2, 0

Typical LP length: 12-14 

Testing: right now I'm staying WFAF but once dpo 10 hits I might change my tune - no self control

R/R: still 3 weeks of school but we are now allowed to go back into our rooms to clean up and have a schedule in place to get things back from students, so I'll be going in a few times to close up. Mentally I feel so good knowing that I can get in and close up for the summer - everything that needs to get done there has been weighing on me. Preparing for the sadness that will hit when I walk in my classroom for the first time since March 12. So much of this time has been figuring out things that are new, it will be a relief to go in to do familiar things. 

I have to record a few lessons today. Woke up yesterday with a HUGE zit on my check and thankful no one will see it- then remembered the recordings! I am totally going to be tilting my head at weird angles so the zit gets no screen time lol.

CS/Q: 

keikilove

@bows22 You are inspiring me to take our dinner outside this evening. Glad your weather will return to lovely in time for the weekend! Good luck getting the small stuff out of the way so that you’re fully prepared when the flood hits! Sounds like a smart plan. 

@_orchid_ That whole experience sounds so surreal. I know it’s most teachers’ reality right now, but what a strange year...Good luck with getting everything cleared out—I hope it’s not too emotional and that you feel great once it’s done. And you can enjoy summer!

Month/Cycle: 24

CD/DPO: 20/7

Timing: -3, -1, O

Typical LP length: 10-13

Testing: Early & often, starting soon...

R/R: I have a hugely important meeting this morning, lots of prep work went into it so I hope it goes well. I will be back here later in the day to interact more fully. 

CS/Q: Quite flat temps this time. Woke up feeling sick & was eager to symptom spot hahaha, but realized it’s because I’ve only been getting 3-4 hours sleep for a this whole week😬

_orchid_

@keikilove good luck at your meeting!! FX everything goes smoothly. Will you be able to get more sleep now that it's done?

mvt2003

Month/Cycle: 21

CD/DPO: 24/11

Timing: Good

Typical LP length: 12-14

Testing: Nope

R/R: Today has already been insanely busy. I have a few minutes of downtime as I wait for some updates to my big project, so I figured I'd pop on! 

I woke up early, went for a quick run, then headed in to my office before 9 to check on some things for my big project. I got home and was on calls for a while, then started running around for the project. (It's really nothing exciting, just producing materials for a corporate board meeting). It's really weird being in the office, it's like an episode of the walking dead in here. I'll be very happy when I'm finished and can go home! (I'm also grateful this happened this week, because I am locking myself down after this weekend to make sure I don't jeopardize FET!) 

CS/Q: Nope

mvt2003

@bows22 I know the feeling when you have something big to do but can't start it yet, it's maddening. Glad you're making the most of the calmer time! 

@_orchid_ It's such a weird feeling to go back in to work! Hopefully you'll be able to get everything done and closed up quickly! 

@keikilove good luck on your meeting!!!!  

bows22

@_orchid_ I went into the office a couple of weeks ago and it was definitely a weird feeling seeing my calendar still set at March. I brought it home with me so I wouldn’t have to deal with that again. March 12 was also my last day in and I spent the afternoon preparing to not be back for awhile. I know that teachers didn’t get that time to prepare and I would definitely be going crazy. So I’m glad you get to go in and get things wrapped up! 

@[email protected] I hope your meeting goes well! Let us know! I didn’t get a chance to reply to you on yesterday’s thread but I was glad to hear from you even though it was late! I hope you get to sleep 
more soon!

@[email protected] I’m sure it was weird being in the office with no one there! I haven’t been in yet during normal business hours and I’m curious to see what it’s like. But we have too many people going in that I’m not comfortable yet. Was anyone there when you went in or were you totally solo?

mvt2003

@bows22 It feels very weird to be here during business hours alone! There are a couple of other people in the building, but no one in my area. I saw a couple of coworkers, which was nice. But there are tons of signs everywhere about coronavirus, and our elevators have a maximum of 2 riders now, and the main entrance security desk has a plexiglass shield now. It's just so weird. 

linzrunz

@bows22 Glad you can use this time to get caught up on stuff before it gets crazy at work.  Sometimes a rainy day is nice.

@_orchid_ Boo for that zit making an appearance!  Can you cover it up with some concealer?  Good luck cleaning up your classroom.  Hope emotions aren't too crazy.

@keikilove Good luck with your meeting.  Also, I hope you're able to get more sleep soon!

@mvt2003 You are such an inspiration with your runs before work.  I can barely pull myself out of bed before 9.  I usually don't get my exercise in until the evening.  I haven't been running much, but you're making me want to start running again. Keep it up!

Month/Cycle: 5/4

CD/DPO: 45/?? - not even positive I ovulated at this point

Timing: not good enough

Typical LP length: who knows

Testing: blah

R/R: Not even sure where I belong at this point.  I'm thinking of moving over to WTO tomorrow since technically I'm WFAF.  My doc yesterday prescribed Provera so at least I know AF will be here soon.  My appointment went really well yesterday.  She's being really proactive in trying to figure out why my cycles are going all crazy again.  I'm getting a full hormone workup done including a repeat prolactin but also testing my thyroid and everything.  She was also ready to prescribe clomid to help us get pregnant, but we're not there yet.  Not really sure how I feel about clomid since I only have one tube.  H isn't ready for fertility meds yet, so I have to respect his feelings.  I did buy a BBT thermometer the other day so I can actually confirm O.  My doc was willing to check bloodwork to confirm O, but I figure temping + OPKs should be good enough for now.  

CS/Q: nope

bows22

@linzrunz I’m glad your doctor was so thorough and is helping you figure things out! My OB had no interest. I think it’s fine if you stay here or go to WTO, wherever you want to go! 

_orchid_

@bows22 that was a good idea to bring your calendar home! I have 2 calendars on my desk and I'm going to take them both down. I usually spend 2 weeks doing inventory (library) and that's not going to happen this year. It's nice bc my area is pretty separate from other areas of the school so I'm not anticipating seeing many people when I go in. 

@mvt2003 hope you got everything done you need to! Oh man can't imagine how awkward elevator rides are going to be - I feel like I'd be trying to hold my breath the entire time!

@linzrunz I'm sorry your cycle is so confusing. That's great that your Dr is running bloodwork for you. Is this the first time your thyroid has been tested? I have hypothyroidism and had crazy cycles until my ob caught it when I was 20. Thankfully it's relatively easy for me to manage (1 pill in the morning) which was a relief. I would get VERY sick every AF (days of vomiting and fatigue so bad I couldn't stand up) so medication was literally life altering for me. Good luck starting with the BBT. 

linzrunz

@_orchid_ I had it tested when we were TTC before but it’s been a few years. I think it was normal back then. At least no one mentioned that it was abnormal. 

_orchid_

@linzrunz levels can change so glad they're checking it out again! FX the results come back soon and you get some answers

keikilove

Thanks, friends! The meeting went GREAT!! I’m so relived and will get some SLEEP tonight! 😴 🛏 💤 

@mvt2003 Whew, that sounds like a productive day! Hope you got to relax when you got home! And I LOL-ed at your clever comment about relating to having something  big to do but can’t get started yet, hahaha. Now ain’t that the truth! Come on, FET!😄

@bows22 Thanks so much for your kind note about my late-night posting. Hopefully today is the last day of having to be minimally involved here/or only posting late. 

@linzrunz I’m sorry for the confusion with your cycle. It’s so good that your doctor is exploring possible underlying causes for the wonkiness. I second what @_orchid_ said, it could easily be thyroid or other hormones out of whack. So hopefully it’s an easy fix!🤞🏽

mvt2003

@keikilove oh how funny I (for once!) wasn’t even thinking of that in terms of my FET! I was full on in work mode! (I always know when these big presentations are coming, and it’s pointless for me to start working on them in advance because everyone else changes their stuff multiple times right down to the wire, so no matter what I’m working right up til the very last minute 😭) 

keikilove

@mvt2003 OH!🤣 Hahaha, well your intention of the comment also makes perfect sense!😆