TWW Weekend 5/22-23

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keikilove

Happy weekend everyone! I guess folks must be out enjoying their Saturday with how quiet it is round these parts.😄

Month/Cycle: 36/—

CD/DPO: 14/1

Timing: IUI on O day. Otherwise we were benched & didn’t do anything 

Typical LP length: 13ish

Testing: IDK, going to try to wait till betas 

R/R: Rant: Woke up w a killer headache, so should probably stay home today  Rave: It’s a stunning day outside so I want to go to the beach even though I can’t swim after yesterday’s procedure. Decisions decisions! 

CS/Q: N/A Just waiting for a couple more days to get crosshairs 

kgg2241

@keikilove Some me fresh air might be good for the headache though! I think you should try to get to the beach if you are feeling a little better! I read your update on the IF thread. Fx! It sounds like you had great timing. 

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Month/Cycle: 4/3

CD/DPO: 28/11

Timing: great

Typical LP length: 15 days

Testing: BFN

R/R: I made German pancakes for breakfast this morning and then we set up our new patio table. Now I'm just waking up from a nap! I'd call it a good Saturday so far. 

Rant (rave sorta too?): I talked to my RE yesterday and he is good to have me start ultrasound monitoring again and then add back in the trigger shot, but they can't start until July. They have me on the cancellation list but who knows if the timing will work for the next cycle. I also started taking myoinositol again and will probably start taking CoQ10. Feels good to take action and start moving forward ❤️. 

CS/Q: nope

rachelredhead

Month/Cycle: 2/2

CD/DPO: 26/8

Timing: decent, maybe -3, -1

Typical LP length: 14-16

Testing: yeah, like a moron this morning, BFN 🙄

R/R: My POAS insanity is really annoying. I did get my Proov tests in the mail today and the timing is good for using that test tomorrow (to confirm ovulation). I need to read the instructions but I think you’re supposed to test 7-10 dpo and I’ll only be able to test 9-10 dpo but hopefully it’s still helpful information. And maybe having something else to pee on will help me not test again until later this week. 

CS/Q: nah. Anybody else use the Proov tests? 

@kgg2241 mmmm, German pancakes! 

@keikilove I’m so jealous of your proximity to the beach! The “beach” for us is a lake beach about a mile from home. It’s lovely but it’s not the ocean! 

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@rachelredhead @acleverusername has used Proov.

keikilove

@kgg2241 Your Saturday sounds amazing so far! Perfect mix of productivity and relaxation. AFM, I went out into the yard for awhile and that felt like enough sun. I’m gonna stay home and nurse this headache, then maybe head out before sunset for a dose of nature. 

@rachelredhead Ooooh, I hope the Proov tests help keep you from prematurely testing too many more HPTs. I’m curious about the Proov strips since @acleverusername has mentioned them quite a few times and really likes them. Please let us know if you find the info useful once you try them out.  

(I’m the same way as you—a serial HPT tester. But lately the charm is finally wearing off and I’m gonna try to chill out this cycle.) 

inthewoods23

@keikilove no swimming?? Boo. Sometimes dipping your feet in is good enough

@kgg2241 what are German pancakes??

@rachelredhead more sticks to pee on woo! Lol

Month/Cycle: 6 AL

CD/DPO: 27/12

Timing: not good enough

Typical LP length: 13, sometimes 14 days

Testing: at this point I'm just testing to waste my Wondfos. I'm not much of a serial tester so I may as well just always test starting 10dpo with a FRER

R/R: I'm not ready for summer! It was hot today. It's freezing in our basement though. Like my toes were popsicles while I was working on my puzzle freezing. Spotting has appeared today so boo. AF definitely on the horizon with my BBT continuing to drop. Oh well

CS/Q:

keikilove

@inthewoods23 Sorry about the spotting & impending AF. Your charts are so freaking gorgeous that one of them has to be telling the truth soon! Which puzzle are you working on in your freezing basement?
 And yeah, no swimming after IUI for 3 days, I think. Or maybe it’s 5? I had a bit of pink when I wiped all day today so I’m sure toe-dipping is the safest bet. Not sure if the IUI or the new meds irritated my ute. 

inthewoods23

@keikilove currently working on a 1000 piece my brother randomly gifted me. I have 5 more 1000 piece Iceland related puzzles that DH gifted for my birthday 😂 I've got lots to work on

keikilove

@inthewoods23 I literally just laughed out loud at the thought of you and the thousands of puzzle pieces!!! I think I’d give up before finishing the first one. That is a lot of work indeed. 

acleverusername

@rachelredhead I've been summoned so here I am!!! (Thanks @keikilove @BusinessWife) yeah, so I think I "introduced" Proov tests to this forum back when I first joined in June 2020. I've used them for many cycles. Testing 9 & 10 DPO is still very useful. What you're looking for is NO 2nd line (WHY they would do that, I don't know; like every other test is all about that 2nd line). If you do end up seeing a 2nd line, even a squinter, it might mean you have low progesterone. Now, keep in mind that the test is only FDA approved to "confirm ovulation"; and that happens when you compare you 7-10DPO tests, with your baseline test (which you'd normally do right after your period finishes); if the tests 7-10DPO are much lighter than baseline, then you've ovulated. But, LOADS of ppl use it informally to check their progesterone levels. If nothing else, it can help you have a conversation with your OB about checking your progesterone via blood test 7DPO (aka Day 21 test). Oh, and the Proov Facebook Group is pretty helpful, but be forewarned that it has TONS of TW in the form of +ve HPT tests. Hope this helps! Also, LOL at peeing on something else keeping you from peeing on HPT strips. 🤣

kgg2241

@inthewoods23 they are fluffy eggy pancakes.  We top them with fruit, powdered sugar, and a little bit of syrup. They are super easy too, you should try them! If you Google it there are tons of recipes out there, but they are all basically the same. 6 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 cup flour, and vanilla extract. 

I'm ready for summer but I hate how everyone blasts the A/C so high. I shouldn't need a coat to go into the store. And I'm sorry about the spotting and AF on her way 😞.

@rachelredhead let us know how Proov worms out! I've been curious. 

@keikilove I hope your head is feeling better! 

inthewoods23

@kgg2241 oh my Lord, SIX eggs?? Wow! I just experienced exactly what you described. We haven't turned our A/C on so it's 78 on the main floor. I thought about grabbing a hoodie for when I went grocery shopping but thought "nah I won't be in there for too long". Guess who was freezing with goosebumps all over their arms the entire time? 🙄 Me! It's the same in the office too. People think I'm weird for drinking hot chocolate in the middle of the summer but I'm always cold. Even with a thick cardigan.