TFAS w/o 8.1

abjm0325

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What number are you trying for?

Month/Cycle?

WTO/TWW?

Ages of other child(ren)?

Any thoughts about this cycle?

Any questions?

Rant/Rave?

GTKY: What is something your kid(s) do/does that drives you crazy? What do they do that makes you melt?

ReadyForaB

What number are you trying for? 2

Month/Cycle? 4/2AL

WTO/TWW? TWW

Ages of other child(ren)? 6 in a few days

Any thoughts about this cycle? Hopeful!  I have been doing some serious symptom spotting. 

Any questions? Nope. 

Rant/Rave?  I finally feel like I am sleeping better and getting back into a healthy routine. 

GTKY: What is something your kid(s) do/does that drives you crazy? What do they do that makes you melt? So silly but my kiddo has been CHEWING on his shirts like the neck part by his mouth and ruining them.  I am about to loose my mind. haha!  Everything he does makes me melt, I swear.  He is such a good kid.  but if I had to pick one thing it is probably how he snuggles me at night before bed. (Yes, we still co-sleep most nights)

abjm0325

@ReadyForaB Why do kids insist on trying to ruin perfectly nice clothes?? Seems inevitable.

What number are you trying for? 2

Month/Cycle? 12/12 AL

WTO/TWW? TWW

Ages of other child(ren)? 5

Any thoughts about this cycle? Chaotic neutral

Any questions? Not today

Rant/Rave? My new job has been sucking the life out of me, so sorry I haven't been around much lately. Compounded on top of the new job, DD is starting kindergarten next week! Which is awesome, but comes with its own stresses, schedule changes, etc. She's really excited though and I can't wait to see her shine. 

GTKY: What is something your kid(s) do/does that drives you crazy? What do they do that makes you melt? My kiddo is the sweetest, but if she's even remotely excited her volume level is perpetually at an 11. My favorite is that she has a goofy hug/handshake thing we do before I leave for work in the morning. 

halfanewt

@abjm0325 ah, the volume level 11. Hope the new job calms down soon! 

@ReadyForaB love the co-sleeping snuggles! Seriously the sweetest. 

What number are you trying for? 3

Month/Cycle? 4?/waiting

WTO/TWW? WTO

Ages of other child(ren)? 3, 1

Any thoughts about this cycle? Feeling hopeful that things are getting back in gear! 

Any questions? Natm

Rant/Rave? Bit of both, I suppose. Trying to enjoy my last few weeks of summer while also prepping for a new job, prepping for new au pair, making sure everyone is fed, and unpack. Managing all the things is a lot sometimes! But, it’s sunny, kids are getting along pretty well, and we just met a bunch of kids on our new block last night! 

GTKY: What is something your kid(s) do/does that drives you crazy? What do they do that makes you melt?
for the crazy, apparently potty time is family time, but only with me? 
DS1 and I have a bedtime routine of “can I tell you how much I love you?” And try to come up with new ones every night. Melts me every time. And DS2 is the sweetest snuggler. 

hestia-is-wearie

Month/Cycle? 3/1AL

WTO/TWW? WTO

Ages of other child(ren)? 3

Any thoughts about this cycle? Hopeful, since a CP tends to mean my body is doing something right even if the blastocyst wasn't viable

Any questions? nope

Rant/Rave? DD's preschool class is taking part in a schoolwide talent show on Friday! I'm so excited for this part of childhood where I get to go to her shows, concerts, sports games, etc.

GTKY: What is something your kid(s) do/does that drives you crazy? What do they do that makes you melt? She's definitely in the "testing limits" phase that all 3-year-olds have. Yesterday she dumped the contents of her bib all over the floor, and then she slammed the bathroom door so hard (as a joke) that a picture fell off the wall. But on the flip side, she gives me the biggest hugs and kisses and says I'm her best friend. This age is every emotion all at once...

krb99

What number are you trying for? 2

Month/Cycle? 7/5

WTO/TWW? TWW but benched so not anticipating a positive

Ages of other child(ren)? 3 y/o girl

Any thoughts about this cycle? Yay I ovulated and managed to *just* squeeze in three pre-ovulation temps that weren't artificially raised by my Hand Foot and Mouth fever days so I can actually confirm ovulation with my temps this month. Also last cycle I had weird post-ovulation heavy bleeding and this time I have not had that, so I'm hopeful that this cycle will continue to be relatively normal and I can actually try again next month.

Any questions? nope.

Rant/Rave? We had a 3 year old birthday party last week and thanks to a pandemic, a high-medical-risk family, and living 1000 miles away from said family, this was her first one with family! I went all out with Bluey decorations. She loved it. It was her first birthday where she really *got* what presents were and was really into all her new toys. 

GTKY: What is something your kid(s) do/does that drives you crazy? What do they do that makes you melt? 
Drives me crazy: when my 3 year old is mid tantrum of the kind where they don't even want anything any more and everything you do is wrong and they're just boneless and loud. Developmentally appropriate, but always makes me go cool, cool cool cool cool, coolcoolcool. 
Makes me melt: pretty much any time my 3 year old says anything. She says "water bottle" really funny and extra-enunciated like "wattttter botttttuhL." Or when she puts her teddy bear and dolls to sleep and goes through the whole bedtime routine.

@hestia-is-wearie I'm feeling you on the 3 year olds. 
@halfanewt *Privacy* on the potty, what a concept! 
@abjm0325 Oooh kindergarten, exciting! Like a really real first day of school!
@readyforaB Crossing fingers and toes for you!

aga31

Hi Everyone, I am new here so I will quickly introduce myself. My name is Aga and I am a mother of beautiful 2 boys (2 and 4 yo) trying for a girl. I used to participate in ttcal before my first son was born and I remember it was such an amazing supportive group of ladies that I will try again this time. I am having a hard time emotionally, since my fertility clock is ticking (i’m 36 yo) and next month it will be officially 6 months of trying so off to the fertility consult we go…

What number are you trying for?3

Month/Cycle?5

WTO/TWW?tww

Ages of other child(ren)?2,4

Any thoughts about this cycle?i am having a pretty crazy PMS for few days now, so it’s hard to see a light in a tunnel 

Any questions? do i have to introduce myself somewhere to the entire ttc group ?

Rant/Rave? I am trying to get back on track with taking care of myself and scheduled my physical therapy session after few months of a break

GTKY: What is something your kid(s) do/does that drives you crazy? What do they do that makes you melt?
Thats an easy one with a 2 yo!!!! lol
today he climbed over the fence at daycare and was wandering around until other kids started telling teachers he’s there. they called me in panic and apologizing and promised they will make the fence higher over the weekend… i don’t even know what to say… this kid has no fear and is very very athletic , but boy he gives us lots of scares recently. 
On the other hand my 4 year old is recently melting my heart with taking care of baby animals (plastic), giving them baths, feeding them and also snuggling and petting and having imaginary conversations with them . too cute!

@krb99 you gotta love those tantrums, sometimes i just simply cry together with my kids

@hestia-is-weary enjoy the show! 

@halfanewt where is your au pair from?

@abjm0325 sorry about a rough start at work, hopefully it will get better soon

@ReadyForaB what did you do to sleep better?

abjm0325

@aga31 Welcome! I'm not sure we made a newbie thread this week, but a new one should post on Monday if you want to introduce yourself to everyone on the board then. I'm 36 and seeing an RE for help as well. Feel free to jump into the IF thread if you do end up seeking intervention!

@krb99 Yay for a "real" birthday party!

@hestia-is-wearie Three is sooo many emotions. What did they do in the talent show?

@halfanewt Hope the new job goes well!