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alison2379 · November 2010

My DH has some known serious health issues that have a very good chance of impacting sperm quality. His doctor told him in no uncertain terms that if we are not KU after 4-5 cycles, he should get an SA (but no action necessary for me).

So it makes me feel bad when people get flamed for going in for testing early. Because every situation is different.

soontobemrsdavis · November 2010

Susan&Skip:
soontobemrsdavis:
I honestly do not get the big deal about preggo and preggers. I do not use the word myself (nor do I say KU), but I can't wait for someone to say "OMG I am so excited that you are preggers!!" I think the use of the word has nothing to do with class standing or education level. They are slang terms, period.
I often want to tell constant ventors and complainers to read "The Secret", "The Four Agreements", or attend a Landmark Workshop/Seminar but I know it is not my place. Plus usually if you suggest something to someone who is upset they will only find reasons why it won't work for them.

i LOVE the The Four Agreements. i read it so long ago.. i think i may break that out again this weekend. Great read. Never read the secret though.

It really is an amazing book, I just read it this summer. It is very much in line with other workshops and things I have attended.

I break out the secret whenever I am in a rut. I can just land on any page and it seems to be right on point.

ProcrastinatingBride · November 2010

Thank you, Kathy, MT, and Otter. I am hoping to get immersed in work and try not to think about it, but it's hard, especially because I'm scheduled for AF today or tomorrow. I appreciate all the kind words.

Kathy4678 · November 2010

alison2379:

My DH has some known serious health issues that have a very good chance of impacting sperm quality. His doctor told him in no uncertain terms that if we are not KU after 4-5 cycles, he should get an SA (but no action necessary for me).

So it makes me feel bad when people get flamed for going in for testing early. Because every situation is different.

We tested early, but it was because of the same thing- DH had some already known health issues. We did discover that he had serious hormone issues and are now seeing an RE. So you will get zero flames from me. If you know there may be an issue- I vote you go early. At least then you'll know what you're facing! Good Luck to you

malibu5382 · November 2010

Bubs101:
MillerTime13:

I think the board is sometimes too quick to jump in and call posters stupid and insult them. Guess what? I was that stupid once. I found this board when I was having phantom symptoms and thought I was KTFU, having no clue about how my body worked. I was smart enough to lurk first, but I think we've all been there. Just because you know what you know now doesn't meant those who don't deserve to be attacked.

I could not agree with you more on this one. We were all clueless newbies at one point. I just don't respond if I get particularly annoyed at any given post.

Mine is probably one that I'll be a minority on, but I don't really care. lol. I seriously don't see why certain terms are such a huge no no here. You say preggo, I say pregnant. You say BD, I say sex. It just seems really petty to me to point out every time someone used a word that you don't prefer to use yourself. ::shrugs::

Completely agree. Very petty, just read it and let it go, no need to point out every word that is wrong. It all means the same thing.

ansulak · November 2010

Work sucks!
I have not been able to Bump all week.
Note to Body: Ovulate or let AF arrive. END THIS LONG CYCLE!!!
To FF: WTH

Thanks! I feel much better...

ermaderma · November 2010

alison2379:

My DH has some known serious health issues that have a very good chance of impacting sperm quality. His doctor told him in no uncertain terms that if we are not KU after 4-5 cycles, he should get an SA (but no action necessary for me).

So it makes me feel bad when people get flamed for going in for testing early. Because every situation is different.

For the most part, people who get flamed for going in for testing before the 1 year mark are those that are just impatient. If you have a pre-existing condition, then it makes absolute sense to start testing earlier.

But to go in for testing just because it has been a handful of cycles and you have no known issues, is unnecessary and can be a detriment to those who actually need testing.

SaucyRedhead · November 2010

**Papps**:

Since we're flame free.....

1. I hate, hate, hate when people start to get scared something is wrong when you are on cycle 2,3,4

2. There are some threads I don't open because I know it will just frustrate me, others I open because I know I'll get a good chuckle

3. The only reason I came to work today is becuase we have a potato bar lunch

LOL! I you, Papps!

P.S. I just checked your chart and I'm so sorry about the negative tests. ((((hugs))))

AmberZ2be · November 2010

alison2379:

My DH has some known serious health issues that have a very good chance of impacting sperm quality. His doctor told him in no uncertain terms that if we are not KU after 4-5 cycles, he should get an SA (but no action necessary for me).

So it makes me feel bad when people get flamed for going in for testing early. Because every situation is different.

That is totally different. If there is a reason for early testing, there is nothing to be flamed for. It's when people say things like, omg I thought I would be KU on my first cycle. There must be something wrong. Or, my sister had problems so I must too.

ProcrastinatingBride · November 2010

Kathy, if you don't mind my asking, who is your RE? My OBGYN mentioned referring us to one b/c of some weak ovulation/short-ish LP issues, and I was hoping for recommendations from real people. Please feel free to PM me if you would prefer that.

Thank you!

SoonToBeMamaP · November 2010

soontobemrsdavis:
Ricola:
Here is mine:
I really don't like the call outs for typos or spelling errors.
People are not automatically dumb, because they don't know how to spell a certain word. All the call out accomplishes is that the person who misspelled something feels extra stupid. And all others are chiming in and making fun of this person, I hate to see that.

Thank you for this.
This may also be FFC but I love when regular posters make statements that go against the "norm" of the board. I think it helps the newbies and others feel like they don't have to be as scared to post.

This.

OtterPop1 · November 2010

**Papps**:
SaucyRedhead:
**Papps**:

Since we're flame free.....
1. I hate, hate, hate when people start to get scared something is wrong when you are on cycle 2,3,4
2. There are some threads I don't open because I know it will just frustrate me, others I open because I know I'll get a good chuckle
3. The only reason I came to work today is becuase we have a potato bar lunch
LOL! I you, Papps!
P.S. I just checked your chart and I'm so sorry about the negative tests. ((((hugs))))
Thanks And this potato bar is going to kick ass might I add..... they have EVERYTHING! Chili, cheese, bacon, sour cream, salsa, brocoli, chives .... you name it. They also have salad but who cares about that when you have taters right?

Oh, Papps, I knew I liked you! I could live on potatoes. I'm still waiting for someone to come out with the "All Carbs" diet. I'll be first in line. :P

lyse2143 · November 2010

I also hate when people freak out because they didn't get pg as quickly as they thought or it didn't happen on the first try. Like omg really? You just might end up in that "normal/takes up to a year" range! Say it ain't so! Perspective people.

I don't mind the terms preggo or preggers. I don't really care what its called.

I also side eye the new TGPS call out blog but the sad thing is people will contribute to it so it will thrive. If people just left it alone and had the balls to call people out here, it wouldn't be necessary.

amdraza · November 2010

Even though I know all the facts (well most of them) about the chances of getting pregnant each cycle, I was still shocked that it didn't happen for us on the first try. For some reason I thought that we would be the exception, since our timing seemed to be really good, and my chart was ideal...

I have been posting on here for at least 6 months (while we were TTA), I should have known better!

ETA: And I should add that, while I was shocked that it didn't happen, I was a little suprised that I wasn't as sad as I thought I would be about it.

laceyann2008 · November 2010

grrr I needed this.

1. I didn't vote. That's right. I could blame it on being sick, because I was but in all honesty, I didn't pay enough attention this go round to know what was going on and didn't want to vote for someone I'd regret voting for.

2. gastro-bug + AF = I acted like a man with a cold. I for once did NOT suck it up, I shamelessly played the poor me card and let DH baby me. And finally got caught up on all my missing sleep. Once the worse (ER trip for dehydration and more needles than I like plus the sickness) was over, I enjoyed not cooking, cleaning, taking the dog out, and laying around all day. Hello, role reversal.

and 3. I paid more attention to my dog than DH yesterday because I felt like I neglected her while I was sick. And didn't feel bad about it one bit.

steff13914 · November 2010

ProcrastinatingBride:
We could get DH's SA results back today, and I am terrified that they will tell us IVF is our only option. I don't know if we could afford it. I'm so scared that everything I'm hoping for is going to be taken away with the results of this test.

((hugs)) I'm praying for good results and less expensive options.

Temp878586125009588 · November 2010

Ok, So I really find it annoying when a poster makes a non-clicky poll and then reply's to their own post with a new post. Just answer your own questions in your OP....

ProcrastinatingBride · November 2010

steff13914:
ProcrastinatingBride:
We could get DH's SA results back today, and I am terrified that they will tell us IVF is our only option. I don't know if we could afford it. I'm so scared that everything I'm hoping for is going to be taken away with the results of this test.

((hugs)) I'm praying for good results and less expensive options.

Thank you, Steff!

Kathy4678 · November 2010

ProcrastinatingBride:

Kathy, if you don't mind my asking, who is your RE? My OBGYN mentioned referring us to one b/c of some weak ovulation/short-ish LP issues, and I was hoping for recommendations from real people. Please feel free to PM me if you would prefer that.

Thank you!

YGPM!!

ermaderma · November 2010

lyse2143:

I also hate when people freak out because they didn't get pg as quickly as they thought or it didn't happen on the first try. Like omg really? You just might end up in that "normal/takes up to a year" range! Say it ain't so! Perspective people.

I don't mind the terms preggo or preggers. I don't really care what its called.

I also side eye the new TGPS call out blog but the sad thing is people will contribute to it so it will thrive. If people just left it alone and had the balls to call people out here, it wouldn't be necessary.

I agree with you on the TTGPPS blog. Although I think it will be like the other bump post secret site and it will die down. It's new so everyone is going to be checking it, but it will get old and lame fast. It may even die out faster than the others b/c really how many secrets/call-outs can there be from just this one board?

That's my hope anyway.

SaucyRedhead · November 2010

steff13914:

ProcrastinatingBride:
We could get DH's SA results back today, and I am terrified that they will tell us IVF is our only option. I don't know if we could afford it. I'm so scared that everything I'm hoping for is going to be taken away with the results of this test.

((hugs)) I'm praying for good results and less expensive options.

Ditto this. I know the waiting sucks (we just got our results a couple days ago so I'm fresh off the waiting part). Good luck!!

Ricola · November 2010

Daysie:
Ok, So I really find it annoying when a poster makes a non-clicky poll and then reply's to their own post with a new post. Just answer your own questions in your OP....

Ha, I do this! But only so people can quote and fill in their own answers without having to delete mine first.

amandaloren · November 2010

I'm not sure why,but I find it extremely annoying when newbies warn other newbies "Oh by the way don't say the word preggers, these girls don't like that" or " Prego is a sauce, you will get your head bitten off if you say it here!" And other things along the same lines. I personally wouldn't bite anyones head off if they say preggers unless their whole post is full of stupid, not just that word.

liz_t · November 2010

mananana:
1. I give the TTGP post secret a major . I bothers me that they were posting call-outs that discuss people's ability to get pregnant. That being said, they have removed said post and added a "3rd rule". I do not intend to check it out anymore and I hop that it will go away.
2. I am eager but scared to start TTC again. I know that m/c is a common thing, but my heart still aches in quiet moments and I'm scared. We can't help but joke that this should be our cycle though- our May EDD was perfect timing for a slew of reasons. An August EDD would be lousy timing for many reasons. This tends to be our kind of luck, so here's hoping!

Whoa. I missed that TTGPS post. Yikes. I'm glad they at least had the good sense to take it down.

I'm sorry for your heartache & loss Sad Best wishes for you, mananana.

Temp878586125009588 · November 2010

Ricola:
Daysie:
Ok, So I really find it annoying when a poster makes a non-clicky poll and then reply's to their own post with a new post. Just answer your own questions in your OP....
Ha, I do this! But only so people can quote and fill in their own answers without having to delete mine first.

Haha! It's cool. I still love you!

MillerTime13 · November 2010

laceyann2008:

grrr I needed this.

1. I didn't vote. That's right. I could blame it on being sick, because I was but in all honesty, I didn't pay enough attention this go round to know what was going on and didn't want to vote for someone I'd regret voting for.

2. gastro-bug + AF = I acted like a man with a cold. I for once did NOT suck it up, I shamelessly played the poor me card and let DH baby me. And finally got caught up on all my missing sleep. Once the worse (ER trip for dehydration and more needles than I like plus the sickness) was over, I enjoyed not cooking, cleaning, taking the dog out, and laying around all day. Hello, role reversal.

and 3. I paid more attention to my dog than DH yesterday because I felt like I neglected her while I was sick. And didn't feel bad about it one bit.

Me either. For pretty much these same reasons.

Ricola · November 2010

Daysie:
Ricola:
Daysie:
Ok, So I really find it annoying when a poster makes a non-clicky poll and then reply's to their own post with a new post. Just answer your own questions in your OP....
Ha, I do this! But only so people can quote and fill in their own answers without having to delete mine first.
Haha! It's cool. I still love you!

Love you, too Big Smile

ProcrastinatingBride · November 2010

mananana:
1. I give the TTGP post secret a major . I bothers me that they were posting call-outs that discuss people's ability to get pregnant. That being said, they have removed said post and added a "3rd rule". I do not intend to check it out anymore and I hope that it will go away.
2. I am eager but scared to start TTC again. I know that m/c is a common thing, but my heart still aches in quiet moments and I'm scared. We can't help but joke that this should be our cycle though- our May EDD was perfect timing for a slew of reasons. An August EDD would be lousy timing for many reasons. This tends to be our kind of luck, so here's hoping!

Sweet fancy Moses, I'm glad I missed that! Super Angry

ProcrastinatingBride · November 2010

SaucyRedhead:
steff13914:

ProcrastinatingBride:
We could get DH's SA results back today, and I am terrified that they will tell us IVF is our only option. I don't know if we could afford it. I'm so scared that everything I'm hoping for is going to be taken away with the results of this test.

((hugs)) I'm praying for good results and less expensive options.

Ditto this. I know the waiting sucks (we just got our results a couple days ago so I'm fresh off the waiting part). Good luck!!

Thank you, Saucy!

Katyebobatey · November 2010

I had really great sex with DH last night Cool

cburitz · November 2010

MillerTime13:

I skipped breakfast and was 5 minutes late to work because of a morning quickie with DH...and the only reason I initiated it was because I'm not sure if I Oed yet.

Board related:

I really, REALLY wish people would stop responding to MUD and stupid troll posts. Open it...read it...walk away.

Also, while I am a snark-aholic in real life, I think the board is sometimes too quick to jump in and call posters stupid and insult them. Guess what? I was that stupid once. I found this board when I was having phantom symptoms and thought I was KTFU, having no clue about how my body worked. I was smart enough to lurk first, but I think we've all been there. Just because you know what you know now doesn't meant those who don't deserve to be attacked.

This for sure! The ladies on this board are AMAZING! I would've never discovered TCOYF or charting if it weren't for them. I you girls!

MY FFFC: My bosses are out of town (vacation) for a week... so I am doing NOTHING at work except Bumping, FB, etc. I'm loving it!

btaylor19 · November 2010

I stopped taking my Zoloft cold turkey. I ran out of pills and just didn't refill. I know they always say you need to work with your doctor to go off of this, but I don't have enough time off to get in to the doctor.

I think this might be why I've been a weepy mess the past 2 weeks.

ProcrastinatingBride · November 2010

btaylor19:
I stopped taking my Zoloft cold turkey. I ran out of pills and just didn't refill. I know they always say you need to work with your doctor to go off of this, but I don't have enough time off to get in to the doctor.

I think this might be why I've been a weepy mess the past 2 weeks.

OMG, btay, that must be horrible! I hope you start feeling better soon. I weaned off Effexor with a doctor's supervision and it sucked. I can't even imagine what you're going through. Please take care of yourself.

repen · November 2010

btaylor19:

I stopped taking my Zoloft cold turkey. I ran out of pills and just didn't refill. I know they always say you need to work with your doctor to go off of this, but I don't have enough time off to get in to the doctor.

I think this might be why I've been a weepy mess the past 2 weeks.

(((HUGS))) Hope you take care of yourself! If you need anything please be sure to ask.

btaylor19 · November 2010

repen:
btaylor19:

I stopped taking my Zoloft cold turkey. I ran out of pills and just didn't refill. I know they always say you need to work with your doctor to go off of this, but I don't have enough time off to get in to the doctor.

I think this might be why I've been a weepy mess the past 2 weeks.

(((HUGS))) Hope you take care of yourself! If you need anything please be sure to ask.

Thanks ladies! I'm actually doing much better now. I just cry at the drop of hat, which is something hubby needs to get used to anyways, but I've been in a relatively decent mood when I'm not crying over a song on the radio, or a Pepsi machine that stole my dollar (which I'm still shaking my fist at everytime I walk by)

notkateanymore · November 2010

Now that my body is messing with me, I'm not sure I want to go through with having #2. I am a person who believes in signs and the fact that I'm not ovulating, have messed up cycles and my hypothyroidism is really saying something to me. Maybe we were meant to just be 3? Arrrggghhhh!

Temp878586125009588 · November 2010

**Papps**:
Daysie:
Ok, So I really find it annoying when a poster makes a non-clicky poll and then reply's to their own post with a new post. Just answer your own questions in your OP....

Guilty

I still love you too Papps Stick out tongue

reinstone · November 2010

I've been eating so crappy lately, but I'm so excited for a class tonight I'm taking at Whole Foods - all about BACON! Bring on the fat rolls. Hopefully I'll get KU this cycle so I can blame it on a phantom baby.

rxy5309 · November 2010

Mine

I don't understand peopl who are have no patience, are negative, whine and bi*ch all day (IRL). I know I have no idea what goes on in your life when you are at home, but dam& are you EVER happy or in a good mood. Now I understand I am a constant optimist annoyingly happy person (I might be the reason you are grumpy), but if you are negative all day everyday go away.

Fin

cantalopes24 · November 2010

Whenever I see someone say something rude or awful and then get butt hurt and say they were "trying to be nice/helpful" when they flamed I always think of this:

Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold -- but so does a hard-boiled egg

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