Newbie Playdate Flamefree answers to ?s

KdgTeacher · February 2011

COme on ladies--let's hear it! I need something to distract me fron working on report cards...among other things!

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Vents?

romigu · February 2011

ooh report card time!!! i have to admit, i was a total nerd in school and loved that time of year because i rocked the hell out of my classes. At least for awhile anyway...

KdgTeacher · February 2011

Nothin'?? Come on ya'll! It is Tuesday...gimme something

psychgirl33 · February 2011

I think your chart is pretty Kdg...that's all I got.

Rvnsgrl81 · February 2011

KdgTeacher:
Nothin'?? Come on ya'll! It is Tuesday...gimme something

Your chart looks pretty! Big Smile

I am still at work, boo!!!!

I discarded my temps for Sat and Sun because I had a few beers the nights before and my temps skyrocketed. If I didn't discard them then if my temp goes up tomorrow FF won't give me CH's at all for today since they were so high. Flame me if you want to. Oh well.

Rvnsgrl81 · February 2011

psychgirl33:
I think your chart is pretty Kdg...that's all I got.

Great minds think alike! Wink

KdgTeacher · February 2011

Does it change anything if you mark drinking?

psychgirl33 · February 2011

Rvnsgrl81:
KdgTeacher:
Nothin'?? Come on ya'll! It is Tuesday...gimme something

Your chart looks pretty!

I am still at work, boo!!!!

I discarded my temps for Sat and Sun because I had a few beers the nights before and my temps skyrocketed. If I didn't discard them then if my temp goes up tomorrow FF won't give me CH's at all for today since they were so high. Flame me if you want to. Oh well.

I had a similar dilemma this weekend. Take a wild guess what night I drank too much? Big Smile But luckily for me, looks like I'm not going to O yet, so it won't affect anything.

KdgTeacher · February 2011

Rvnsgrl81:

psychgirl33:
I think your chart is pretty Kdg...that's all I got.

Great minds think alike!

Thanks girls Embarrassed

psychgirl33 · February 2011

Rvnsgrl81:
psychgirl33:
I think your chart is pretty Kdg...that's all I got.

Great minds think alike!

Yep!

psychgirl33 · February 2011

KdgTeacher:
Does it change anything if you mark drinking?

It just put a comment box below the chart. I hadn't even thought about that until you said it! At least it will let stalkers know what's going on.

Edit: Symptom box, not comment box.

emandbry522 · February 2011

KdgTeacher:
Rvnsgrl81:

psychgirl33:
I think your chart is pretty Kdg...that's all I got.

Great minds think alike!

Thanks girls

I third this. When are you testing???

Tea712 · February 2011

I choose vent....

I wish my body would produce LH, show me a positive OPK and ovulate already! I beginning to think this cycle may be anovulatory. Either that or it's just way delayed (I do have a cold, does that matter?) I know I'm being impatient but it's my first cycle using OPK so I can't wait for a positive!

KdgTeacher · February 2011

Tea712:

I choose vent....

I wish my body would produce LH, show me a positive OPK and ovulate already! I beginning to think this cycle may be anovulatory. Either that or it's just way delayed (I do have a cold, does that matter?) I know I'm being impatient but it's my first cycle using OPK so I can't wait for a positive!

Do you test more than once a day? If not, try doing that. I did FMU and then again aroudn 4. You are only CD 24, so don't worry about it being annov yet.

Rvnsgrl81 · February 2011

psychgirl33:

KdgTeacher:
Does it change anything if you mark drinking?

It just put a comment box below the chart. I hadn't even thought about that until you said it! At least it will let stalkers know what's going on.

Edit: Symptom box, not comment box.

Nope marked drinking in the "specific" category and wrote a comment, but no it does nothing to the temps. Tongue Tied

Psychgirl - mine was around possible O day and I was really hoping with the temps both being up so high that maybe I O'd on Friday, apparently today may be the day...I am hoping because I am exhausted from so much sexy time!

JenandMike71809 · February 2011

Oh Yeah KDG...When do you plan to test?! That is an amazing chart!

KdgTeacher · February 2011

emandbry522:
KdgTeacher:
Rvnsgrl81:

psychgirl33:
I think your chart is pretty Kdg...that's all I got.

Great minds think alike!

Thanks girls

I third this. When are you testing???

Ahhh, Friday? Maybe Saturday? Sunday sounds good too.

KdgTeacher · February 2011

JenandMike71809:
Oh Yeah KDG...When do you plan to test?! That is an amazing chart!

Hi anniversary twin!! So glad to see you back around these parts! How are ya??

Tea712 · February 2011

KdgTeacher:
Tea712:

I choose vent....
I wish my body would produce LH, show me a positive OPK and ovulate already! I beginning to think this cycle may be anovulatory. Either that or it's just way delayed (I do have a cold, does that matter?) I know I'm being impatient but it's my first cycle using OPK so I can't wait for a positive!
Do you test more than once a day? If not, try doing that. I did FMU and then again aroudn 4. You are only CD 24, so don't worry about it being annov yet.

I've only been testing once a day because I had to buy OPK at the store (below 0 F mailbox issue). Next cycle I'll have internet cheapies to use and I'll try twice a day. Thanks for the encouragement, I hope I do O !!

JenandMike71809 · February 2011

KdgTeacher:

JenandMike71809:
Oh Yeah KDG...When do you plan to test?! That is an amazing chart!

Hi anniversary twin!! So glad to see you back around these parts! How are ya??

Hey Twin! Im so glad to be back! We just couldn't stand to wait any longer! Ive been great though...enjoying the new job and REALLY enjoying the bump again!

KdgTeacher · February 2011

Veganlady:

KdgTeacher:
Does it change anything if you mark drinking?

OK here's a noob question. What if you drink every day? Is it bad for the chart?

Don't judge! A little red wine every day is good for your heart!

Define drinking everyday? A glass? 2? 5? A bottle plus?

KdgTeacher · February 2011

Veganlady:
KdgTeacher:
Veganlady:

KdgTeacher:
Does it change anything if you mark drinking?

OK here's a noob question. What if you drink every day? Is it bad for the chart?

Don't judge! A little red wine every day is good for your heart!

Define drinking everyday? A glass? 2? 5? A bottle plus?

Say a glass with dinner, maybe a second.

That's fine. Drinking generally messes with your chart if you drink a lot.

StarBurstL77 · February 2011

I CAN'T seem to tell the difference between "sticky" CM and "creamy" CM. I am in the 2ww, and want to chart it on FF, but I don't really know the difference. TMI, but the CM "looks" creamy, but when I rub my fingers together, it seems "sticky"? Is there a sure way of knowing which is which?

KdgTeacher · February 2011

StarBurstL77:
I CAN'T seem to tell the difference between "sticky" CM and "creamy" CM. I am in the 2ww, and want to chart it on FF, but I don't really know the difference. TMI, but the CM "looks" creamy, but when I rub my fingers together, it seems "sticky"? Is there a sure way of knowing which is which?

My creamy CM is sticky in that it forms peaks if I put it between my fingers. However, my creamy is generally very white in color while sticky isn't. Truth be told, and someone may disagree with me, but charting CM in the 2WW isn't ubber important.

Blondie0509 · February 2011

So on the FF and TCOYF message boards they talk about inserting Instead cups after sex to help keep sperm close to your cervix.

I see it mentioned a lot on those boards, but never here.

Has anyone tried it?

I'm intrigued. It seems like it would definitely help keep the sperm up there and give them a better chance. But isn't the belief that the ones that run out are the stupid ones anyway?

KdgTeacher · February 2011

Blondie0509:

So on the FF and TCOYF message boards they talk about inserting Instead cups after sex to help keep sperm close to your cervix.

I see it mentioned a lot on those boards, but never here.

Has anyone tried it?

I'm intrigued. It seems like it would definitely help keep the sperm up there and give them a better chance. But isn't the belief that the ones that run out are the stupid ones anyway?

I've heard of them, never used them, and can't think of anyone off of the top of my head who does. I don't I'd waste my money on them, personally.

mom+2+be · February 2011

I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times, but my question is: what determines when it is time to pay a visit to the RE? Is it personal preference, after you've tried unsuccessfully for a year or more, once the OB/GYN suggests it, or something else?

TBBrooks · February 2011

Tea712:

I choose vent....

I wish my body would produce LH, show me a positive OPK and ovulate already! I beginning to think this cycle may be anovulatory. Either that or it's just way delayed (I do have a cold, does that matter?) I know I'm being impatient but it's my first cycle using OPK so I can't wait for a positive!

Same here. I think I'm just afraid I'm going to have another 80-something day cycle again, so I'm impatiently (and irrationally) waiting for a positive OPK!

KdgTeacher · February 2011

mom+2+be:
I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times, but my question is: what determines when it is time to pay a visit to the RE? Is it personal preference, after you've tried unsuccessfully for a year or more, once the OB/GYN suggests it, or something else?

I may be a little more "strict" than the general population, but here is my take:

It should never be your personal prefernece. This to me says you are just impatient and impatience =/= a fertility issues.

If you are under 35 and have no known issues (no,PCOS,Endo, MFI etc), you wait a year--with charting.

If you are over 35, have PCOS, Endo then 6 months with charting.

I've never heard of an OB/GYN suggesting it before the year mark or because of another outside factor (age, DX, etc)

purple4u · February 2011

::butts in::

Nice chart Kdg

::butts out::

mom+2+be · February 2011

KdgTeacher:
mom+2+be:
I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times, but my question is: what determines when it is time to pay a visit to the RE? Is it personal preference, after you've tried unsuccessfully for a year or more, once the OB/GYN suggests it, or something else?
I may be a little more "strict" than the general population, but here is my take:
It should never be your personal prefernece. This to me says you are just impatient and impatience =/= a fertility issues.
If you are under 35 and have no known issues (no,PCOS,Endo, MFI etc), you wait a year--with charting.
If you are over 35, have PCOS, Endo then 6 months with charting.
I've never heard of an OB/GYN suggesting it before the year mark or because of another outside factor (age, DX, etc)

Thanks Kdg. BTW, your chart IS really pretty. Good luck this month!

siple1am · February 2011

KdgTeacher:

mom+2+be:
I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times, but my question is: what determines when it is time to pay a visit to the RE? Is it personal preference, after you've tried unsuccessfully for a year or more, once the OB/GYN suggests it, or something else?

I may be a little more "strict" than the general population, but here is my take:

It should never be your personal prefernece. This to me says you are just impatient and impatience =/= a fertility issues.

If you are under 35 and have no known issues (no,PCOS,Endo, MFI etc), you wait a year--with charting.

If you are over 35, have PCOS, Endo then 6 months with charting.

I've never heard of an OB/GYN suggesting it before the year mark or because of another outside factor (age, DX, etc)

Sorry to butt in, but my OB/GYN specializes in endo cases, which I have, and he still wants me to wait a full year, but it probably depends on your doctor.

siple1am · February 2011

KdgTeacher:

mom+2+be:
I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times, but my question is: what determines when it is time to pay a visit to the RE? Is it personal preference, after you've tried unsuccessfully for a year or more, once the OB/GYN suggests it, or something else?

I may be a little more "strict" than the general population, but here is my take:

It should never be your personal prefernece. This to me says you are just impatient and impatience =/= a fertility issues.

If you are under 35 and have no known issues (no,PCOS,Endo, MFI etc), you wait a year--with charting.

If you are over 35, have PCOS, Endo then 6 months with charting.

I've never heard of an OB/GYN suggesting it before the year mark or because of another outside factor (age, DX, etc)

Sorry to butt in, but my OB/GYN specializes in endo cases, which I have, and he still wants me to wait a full year, but it probably depends on your doctor.

taby89 · February 2011

Here's a Newbie question for you:

This withdrawl period you speak of... Is it the last period while on the pill (take pills for 21 days... 7 days of period pills..with a period) or the cycle after said period?

Thanks!

psychgirl33 · February 2011

Rvnsgrl81:
psychgirl33:

KdgTeacher:
Does it change anything if you mark drinking?

It just put a comment box below the chart. I hadn't even thought about that until you said it! At least it will let stalkers know what's going on.

Edit: Symptom box, not comment box.

Nope marked drinking in the "specific" category and wrote a comment, but no it does nothing to the temps.

Psychgirl - mine was around possible O day and I was really hoping with the temps both being up so high that maybe I O'd on Friday, apparently today may be the day...I am hoping because I am exhausted from so much sexy time!

Based on CM and OPK, today is looking good! I'll be chart stalking you tomorrow to see if your temp goes up!

reinstone · February 2011

taby89:
Here's a Newbie question for you:

This withdrawl period you speak of... Is it the last period while on the pill (take pills for 21 days... 7 days of period pills..with a period) or the cycle after said period?

Thanks!

I had withdrawal symptoms my first month after I stopped taking the pill. I don't know what context you saw withdrawal period in, so I can only speak about my own experience. HTH

taby89 · February 2011

reinstone:
taby89:

Here's a Newbie question for you:

This withdrawl period you speak of... Is it the last period while on the pill (take pills for 21 days... 7 days of period pills..with a period) or the cycle after said period?

Thanks!

I had withdrawal symptoms my first month after I stopped taking the pill. I don't know what context you saw withdrawal period in, so I can only speak about my own experience. HTH

Thanks.

I just saw someone refer to their first period off the pill a "withdrawl" period... I"ve never heard of this. But kind of makes sense. Generally, my first period off the pill is the only anywhere near regular one. Which kind of stinks cause its that the case I never have regular cycles. Boo. But still hoping this one will be real for me :-).

mbs79 · February 2011

Like PP, when oh when will I O? C'mon crystal ball...

adorebella · February 2011

I have internet cheapies for testing O (Wondfo brand) and in the directions it says that urine must be room temperature for testing - how important is this? I always feel silly hanging around in the bathroom waiting for my pee to cool down!

Mrs+Mouse · February 2011

Are we still playing? How much POM is enough. I thought I'd try it this cycle and see what happens. The Newbie Link says 8oz a day but there's no way I could drink that much every day (and its $$$)! I've been drinking like 1/3 of a solo cup the past few days (yup, that's my official measurement tool!) - am I just wasting my time if I don't drink 8oz a day?