WTO Monday 12/7

gingermama29

**This is a thread that welcomes all regardless of where they are at in their TTC journeys. Please be mindful of topics that are discussed that could be hurtful to those going through tough times. Mention of children or pregnancies of others should have a TW (trigger warning) and be in a spoiler if possible, and only be mentioned if it is extremely pertinent to the conversation. Thanks for keeping this a safe place for us all to engage!** 

Month/Cycle: 

CD: 

WAYDTGKU: 

R/R: 

CS/Q: 

photographerwife

Month/Cycle: 20/18

CD: 7

WAYDTGKU: bbt, opks, idk 

R/R: I was finally able to get back to work this weekend, which was a nice change after covid! We had a pretty chill weekend. We just did some cleaning and stuff around the house, and raked leaves! This house has more square footage than my last one so I’m struggling a bit to clean like I normally do, since there is so much more to do. But my mind is occupied and I’m not focusing on TTC, which is good. TW: loss

Because this cycle last year is when I conceived my ectopic pregnancy, so the stress and pressure are real. 

CS/Q: 

chindimples04

@photographerwife Had the window open to long so missed your post! The extra square footage and cleaning is what worries me the most about wanting a bigger house. I can barely keep up with my house now! 🤣 I’m glad you have been able to distract yourself some. ❤️

Month/Cycle: 6/7

CD: 10

WAYDTGKU: BBT, OPKs, HIO, all the vitamins, trying pressed this cycle (although I already forgot it today 🤣)

R/R: I’ve been really absent lately. *TW death* DHs grandpa lost his battle to COVID on Thursday, after going into kidney and heart failure Tuesday. It’s been a really draining process trying to make sure DH can mourn properly but that we can all also stay safe. For some reason, Brady’s grandma decided to do a full visitation, with a Catholic mass, burial, and luncheon after, all open to the public. 🙄 It’s very frustrating and makes us really worried about being able to mourn safely. So, just rants today. 

CS/Q: 

fitzfizz

@photographerwife The house struggle is real. I have 3 bedrooms and a bathroom I haven’t even been in in at least a month. I’m sure the dust bunnies are sentient at this point. I don’t know why I thought I needed a big house because I suck at cleaning it. 

@chindimples04 I’m so sorry about your husband’s family. Give him an extra big hug today. 

Month/Cycle: 12 months

CD: 10

WAYDTGKU: half-assed TTA

R/R: I think I have officially decided to self bench until I get the COVID vaccine. I’m annoyed by the whole situation because I really don’t want to sit out for another 2-3 months (3 months would be worst case scenario depending on timing because of needing 2 doses), but I do want the vaccine and I feel like this is the best option. My husband is somewhat neutral on the idea, he doesn’t really want to hold off, but understands where I am coming from. This month we are basically NTNP, so if it happens and I can’t get the vaccine I’ll still be happy. Once I have gotten the first dose we will have to actively avoid until dose 2. I’m probably going to post only intermittently, because I don’t really feel like I am TTC at this point, but I will still be around I’m sure. 

CS/Q: Still undecided if I will continue to track. I like the data for predicting future ovulation. Would you keep tracking if benched? 

optimisticoctopus

@photographerwife I’m glad you’re feeling productive!

@chindimples04 I’m so sorry to hear about your loss and the increased frustration that comes along with it. 

@fitzfizz I’m glad you were able to come to a decision that you are comfortable with! I feel like I probably wouldn’t worry too much about tracking if I wasn’t actively trying, but I could see it either way!

Month/Cycle: 13/12

CD: 2

WAYDTGKU: Clomid, ovidrel, IUI part 3

R/R: Honestly I had such a crappy weekend so I’m sorry to be a downer on this lovely Monday morning. For anyone who may be interested in my sob story/pity party, I’m going to put it all in a box (TW for milestones, pregnancy, and loss)

So this weekend I had to go to a drive-by baby shower for one of my good friends. Nothing like going to a baby shower on the day you start spotting from your failed IUI. And then I ALSO get to go to my SIL’s baby shower this upcoming weekend! Yay! Ugh the timing of it all just totally sucks. This IUI not working hit SO so so hard. We have officially been trying for a full year, and my hypothetical due date for my first CP would’ve been right around now/the end of November. So all of it is just colliding right now. I’m still struggling my way through the current moment, but I have my baseline bw/us tomorrow for IUI #3. Eventually I’ll get into a more positive mindset, but right now it is seriously so damn hard.

CS/Q: 

fameonmain2

Month/Cycle: 7/6

CD: 7

WAYDTGKU: charting, opks

R/R: I got my COVID test back early yesterday morning and thankfully it was negative. I'm so relieved - if it were positive, I would have had no idea how I had contracted it. I've really been so careful. I was feeling really good the last few days but back at work now I am exhausted. I want to be able to crash later but I have so much to do that it's going to be a long night. Oh well. Christmas break is almost here. My temp drop was delivered today so I am excited about getting to use it starting tonight.

*TW*

Like others here, I feel as though I am being bombarded with pregnancy announcements, and it's hard. I was the person who would always stay so positive for my friends when they were struggling tgp, but for whatever reason I'm struggling to find that positivity for myself. It doesn't help that three of my best friends are currently pregnant. I'm so happy for them, but it's hard.

CS/Q: will start temping tonight

On my lunch, I'll come back for tags later...

photographerwife

@chindimples04 I’m sorry about your loss. And I’m sorry your family is being frustrating with the memorial, especially given the circumstances. And really, the square foot thing was a surprise. We didn’t move into a huge house, but my last one was very small so I just feel like there is more to do every time I turn around!🙃

@fitzfizz mine isn’t big just bigger than the last one! But I can’t imagine cleaning a huge house. My friend has a huge 4 story Victorian house and a big family, I always think It must be a disaster to keep his place clean! I’d have to hire help! Sorry you’re having to bench! Hopefully the time will pass quickly! 

@runningoncookies it’s okay to be a downer. We all have our bad days with this ttc crap. And I don’t blame you at all, the showers and babies and stuff are so hard on your heart when you are struggling. Solidarity friend.  

@fameonmain2 yay for not having covid!! I’d love to try one of those for convenience! Every time I think about buying one I think I’ll be knocked up too soon to justify it. But here I am. 😬 Hope it works well for you! It’s hard to stay positive ttc, hope you feel better soon.

fameonmain2

Back for tags...

@photographerwife I'm glad all of the cleaning/housework is what seems like a welcome distraction. That milestone is hard. Hugs

@chindimples04 I'm so sorry to hear about YH's grandpa. That sounds pretty reckless to be having the full funeral. Hopefully you and YH on the same page about what you're comfortable attending or not attending.

@fitzfizz I'm happy you were able to land on a decision! I think I would just track for the extra data, though I am a data nerd.

@runningoncookies hugs. None of that is easy to deal with. With @photographerwife in saying solidarity, friend.