TTC>35 weekly check-in 8/7

tlc35 · August 2014

I fail at checkins this week!

This check in is for anyone on this board to participate in and will occur every Wednesday. If you are new here and haven't made a separate intro on the main board please do so before checking in so we can "meet" you! It's easy to do just click the new discussion button in the top right and post away.

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)

QOTW: What is your favorite dessert?

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.

tlc35 · August 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
tlc from LA

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
TTC #1 since March with 1 loss

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?
temping, charting

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
Waiting to O. I'm CD 12 today and hoping to O before CD 16 when I leave town again.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
I don't have high hopes since we will probably miss my FW unless I O much earlier than I have since my loss

QOTW: What is your favorite dessert?
I have to go with Krispy Kreme doughnuts or creme brulee

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.

Austrogermokee · August 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
Aussie from Maryland.

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?

TTC#1 since September 2013.

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?

I'm using Femara CD2-6 under the supervision of an RE. Progesterone for the 2WW. I had a consult with an acupuncturist the other day, I'm waiting to find out if acupuncture is at all covered by my insurance.

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

I'm in my 2WW and will test on Tuesday (12DPO-ish). I had some weird discharge the other day, but I don't think it meant anything. I'm trying to chill out and not worry too much.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)

I feel like we did an awesome job on the timing, and got in four (!) attempts during my FW. I also feel frustrated because I'm having side effects (migraines) from the Femara and progesterone, so I'd like to know if they're doing anything or if I'm just torturing myself for nothing.

I'm making a big push to keep my anxiety down - more exercise, less worrying, trying to get plenty of sleep. I even ran in my first ever 5K last Saturday!

QOTW: What is your favorite dessert?

Does booze count? I do love a nice limoncello or Kahlua after a meal. If not, I'm a huge fan of key lime pie.

kelley72 · August 2014

1. kelley in Georgia
2. 4th cycle for #6, 2nd with dh
3. On our own, I chart temp, cp, cf
4. CD14... early part of my fertile days
5. I'm alternating between hopeful and not so much. Hopefully I deal with whatever happens with dh sexually better than last cycle.

QOTW: What is your favorite dessert? All Ok if I have to choose I pick pecan pie. but really there are just so many.
Damn!

edit to add:

@tlc35 Sure hope your O timing works for you this cycle!

@Austrogermokee I'd be thrilled with 4x too! Best wishes for you and Congrats on the 5K! Hope you had fun, do you plan to do more?

Davie813 · August 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
Davie813, Chicago

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
TTC #2 since January

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?
Back to au natural this cycle due to cysts; trying to come to agreement with DH on plans for next cycle.

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
CD 6

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
Since the last six natural cycles didn't work, and since the RE isn't sure I'll even ovulate, not too hopeful.

QOTW: What is your favorite dessert?
Another vote for creme brulee

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.
@thirtyninetoforty, I'm so sorry about the IUI. Are you going to try another one or move on to IVF?

Austrogermokee · August 2014

@kelley72, I totally plan on doing another 5K! I didn't enjoy before and after the race - too crowded, too much being herded around, but the race itself was a blast. We ran through some neighborhoods around Camden Yards in Baltimore, and the finish line was on the field itself.

pinkishrabbit · August 2014

1. Pinkish Rabbit from NM

2. TTC #1 for 2 months

3. Charting/temping

4. 2ww... testing next Friday, trying not to overthink anything

5. Feeling anxious

QOTW: What is your favorite dessert? Chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream!

tlc35 · August 2014

@Austrogermokee booze always counts!

@kelley72 I hope you can get some good timing in

@Davie813 sorry you aren't too hopeful. I hope you and your H can come to an agreement on a plan that you are both happy with

@pinkishrabbit I hope the 2ww doesn't make you too crazy and fx this is your month.

kindershlitz · August 2014

1. Kindershlitz, MI

2. TTC #2 since August '13

3. opks, pnvs, progesterone for 2ww, not much else

4. Waiting to O (CD 15) Typically O CD18

5. Feeling good about our opportunity for timing, which is hard some months, but overall been having some major peaks and valleys (+/ thoughts)

QOTW- I don't think I can pick one! My sweet tooth is terrible!

Shout out @lgsdesigner for posting some great GTKY threads and keeping the board lively!

pinkishrabbit · August 2014

@tlc35 thank you! and best wishes to you!

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travelnut11 · August 2014

My first check-in!

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
Travelnut11 in Wisconsin

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
TTC #1 since March 2014 with one chemical

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?

I use the Clearblue Fertility Monitor and back it up with CB advanced digital OPK. Various supplements, checking CM and threw in Mucinex this cycle for good measure.

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

2WW: 4-5 DPO. I refuse to symptom spot this month and am going on vacation next week for the second half of my TWW. I am not bringing any pregnancy tests and will wait for AF who is due at the end of the trip.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
Meh, not sure. We had AWESOME timing for when my fertile window occurred the past two months but all of my stressing this month delayed ovulation by about 4 days so we were worn down by the time we got a peak on my monitor but we still managed to DTD on both of my peak days. I wish we had done the night before as well but my monitor went straight from low to peak this month when it usually gives me 2-3 days of high readings before going to peak and I was trying to conserve our energy for the high days that never came.

Next month I am focused on keeping my stress/anxiety down as I know this has a huge effect on my physical health. I'm due for an annual pap, etc. in late September so if nothing has happened in the next 2 cycles then I might ask for basic testing but will probably just proceed to the RE to get this show on the road.

QOTW: What is your favorite dessert?
I don't think I have much of a sweet tooth but I love all these desserts you ladies mentioned! Cheesecake, tiramasu and anything lemon work for me. Preferably with a glass of port.

tlc35 · August 2014

@jimbobcooter YAY!!! for that news. FX she passes the rest of the tests.

jgalassi · August 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.

Jenny, NC

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?

TTC #2. August is our first month TTC.

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?

Husband is on notice that his services will be needed next week. First month trying, so I'm just going to wing it but keep in mind the opportune days to DTD.

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

CD4

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)

I'm excited. I'd love to start baking #2 ASAP.

QOTW: What is your favorite dessert?

Dark chocolate.

Lesliem0901 · August 2014

1) Margaret from MI
2) TTC#1 since June 2012, 1 loss
3) Priming for IVF#1!
4) CD21 - taking Estrace and waiting for AF
5) I'm ready for this cycle to be over for and start loading myself up with all kinds of meds. The $10,000 medical box is arriving at work on Tuesday.

Shout out to @jimbobcooter for being so close!!! 27 months is eternity!!!

QOTW: Cake! Birthday cake. Wedding cake. Just because I feel sorry for myself cake. Now I want to eat cake.

lcwed · August 2014

Lisa, TX

Spotting has stopped and we are now NTNP until AF shows, hopefully by the end of the month.

Not expecting anything. Honestly I'm just happy to be having intercourse again. I was getting sick of giving BJs. Plus also, I think I Oed before were started NTNP.

I love hot cherry pie with Rocky Road ice cream. I'm weird like that.

Big Wohoo to @CML11 on her PUPO status.

tlc35 · August 2014

lcwed said:

Lisa, TX

Spotting has stopped and we are now NTNP until AF shows, hopefully by the end of the month.

Not expecting anything. Honestly I'm just happy to be having intercourse again. I was getting sick of giving BJs. Plus also, I think I Oed before were started NTNP.

I love hot cherry pie with Rocky Road ice cream. I'm weird like that.

Big hugs. Hopefully AF doesn't take too long to show up.

lcwed · August 2014

Thanks@tlc35.

obscurereference · August 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
obscurereference in sunny (and hot) Florida

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
NTNP for #3 at the moment. I think I'm in my first PP cycle, but it's hard to tell. I will start charting and OPKs after my next AF.

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?
We didn't do much this cycle. I haven't really been up to having much sex since I have no idea what's going on with my cycle.

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
I have no clue what part of my cycle I'm in, but if it's back to what it was pre-#2, then I'm in my 2WW and should get AF this weekend. I'm really not counting on that though! I'll probably bust out a test this weekend if no AF by Sunday morning. I do feel like I could be getting AF soon but it might be in my head.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
Meh. At this point I'd just like to get AF and get the charting going so I know what's going on.

QOTW: What is your favorite dessert? My mom makes these chocolate covered peanut butter balls that are amazing. My grandma called them Deadlies. The chocolate is melted chocolate chips and the inside is PB, powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and butter. Soooooo delicious. We make them every year at Christmas.

I have no idea what's going on with the giant font in some of my answers...

thirtyninetoforty · August 2014

@Davie813 - Thank you! I think I am taking this month off and will most likely do one last IUI. I know it can take 3 or 4 or more but time, as we all know to well, is not on my side.

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.

Paige from PA

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?

#1 since January

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?

Break

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)

QOTW: What is your favorite dessert?

I have too many favorite desserts!

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.

Good luck to all in the 2WW and YAY to @JimBobCooter!!!

mmerckle · August 2014

1. mmerckle - New Jersey
2. TTC #1 since May 2012
3. We are doing our first (and hopefully only) IVF cycle

4. Had our ER today. We are doing a frozen cycle. notification of fertilization tomorrow. Endo disruption on 8/13 and then hopefully FET early Sept.

5. I am very hopeful for this cycle. We switched doctors, had some issues (high prolactin levels, insulin resistance, etc) sorted out and hopefully will be successful.
QOTW: What is your favorite dessert? Favorite dessert, this is hard because I have SO many favorites! I love oreos and an ice cold glass milk. Nice and simple.

c018924 · August 2014

1. Marie from Chicago
2. TTC#1 since June 2013
3. Charting...started tempting yesterday for next cycle
4. TWW...expected AF yesterday so I will test tomorrow. I tested last Friday and it was BFN. Ironically, I have had 27 day cycles since Jan when I was ten days late. I did not start tempting a couple weeks ago cuz I thought I was on the back side of my cycle. But when I temped yesterday and today I spiked almost 1 full degree between day which I thought was supposed to happen around O...so I'm wondering if it was a fluke or if I was two weeks late for O. Figures that would happen when we really tried this month.

Since I'm not real familiar with tempting yet I'd welcome feedback on if temps can jump around or if they are typically pretty stable

5. Not sure anymore...was hopeful but I scared to test again cuz I don't want to give up hope but AF will do that in time anyway I guess...no AF symptoms either yet though

Fav dessert.....lots of stuff...I've been addicted to candy bars lately though

meredithcarole · August 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.

Meredith from rainy and hot Florida (@obscurereference must be getting all the sunshine this week)

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?

I never really know how to answer this. The short answer is #1 for 3 months. The long answer is in my siggy.

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?

OPKs like a fiend. I got a positive about 11 PM on Tuesday (CD14).

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

CD16, I guess I Oed either yesterday or early today. My back has been sore (kind of like my usual AF symptoms) for a week. Maybe it is all the BDing? It's had me mildly concerned, but I am probably just being paranoid.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)

Hmmmm, not sure. There was a decent amount of stress the 24 hours following my friend's "announcement" followed by a +OPK and a renewed vigor to make this work. I am hoping my backache doesn't have anything to do with ovaries or uterus. AF was 2 days early last month. Maybe I am having hormone issues? See, here I go again with the over analyzation.

QOTW: What is your favorite dessert?

I don't have much of a sweet tooth. I am a sucker for tiramisu, but I would take a cheese course and a glass or port over that most of the time.

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.

Thanks to all of you wonderful women who cheered me up this week. FX for all of you.

c018924 · August 2014

1. Marie from Chicago
2. TTC#1 since June 2013
3. Charting...started tempting yesterday for next cycle
4. TWW...expected AF yesterday so I will test tomorrow. I tested last Friday and it was BFN. Ironically, I have had 27 day cycles since Jan when I was ten days late. I did not start tempting a couple weeks ago cuz I thought I was on the back side of my cycle. But when I temped yesterday and today I spiked almost 1 full degree between day which I thought was supposed to happen around O...so I'm wondering if it was a fluke or if I was two weeks late for O. Figures that would happen when we really tried this month.

Since I'm not real familiar with tempting yet I'd welcome feedback on if temps can jump around or if they are typically pretty stable

5. Not sure anymore...was hopeful but I scared to test again cuz I don't want to give up hope but AF will do that in time anyway I guess...no AF symptoms either yet though

Fav dessert.....lots of stuff...I've been addicted to candy bars lately though

c018924 · August 2014

Sorry for the double post..I'm on my phone and it said there was an error and it didn't go through but I see it posted twice.

URMySunshine77 · August 2014

1. URMySunshine77 from Northern California

2. TTC#2 for six months

3. Temping, OPKs, acupuncture 1x or 2x a month, prenatals, decaf green tea before O, hopefully EOD sex in FW,

4. CD3

5. I feel optimistic about this cycle but it's early.

QOTW: My favorite dessert is raisin cream pie. My mom makes a great pie crust.

I want to shout out to @Radiantly. How are things in the TWW?

URMySunshine77 · August 2014

@tlc35: I hope the timing works out in your favor this month!

@Austrogermokee: That's awesome about your 5K. That should be one of my goals. I love exercise but I'm terrified of running.

@PinkishRabbit: What do you do to keep your mind off things in the TWW? FX for you this month!

@kelley72: I hope that you are able to achieve optimal timing this month. I can completely sympathize with your experience.

@Davie813: FX that this cycle isn't lost! Have you been running recently, or have your runs been put on hold with your illness?

@kindershlitz: Good luck in your FW!

@JimBobCooter: That's great news about your donor. I love seeing your updates!

@travelnut11: Have a beautiful vacation. :-)

@jgalassi: I loved your reference to "baking #2." I hope that you cook up a beautiful baby this month!

@Lesliem0901: When is the IVF scheduled, or do you know?

@lcwed: I'm happy for this new beginning.

Your dessert is genius!

@thirtyninetoforty: I really hope that your last IUI is the one!!

@obscurereference: Good luck with your cycle regulation!

@mmerkle: I hope that all goes smoothly and successfully.

@meredithcarole: FX that your back pain doesn't have any negative meaning.

@c018924: If you are interested in chart thoughts or feedback, you can share your link from Fertility Friend or include your chart in the siggy. Forgive me if I am repeating myself, but I always advise not to interpret anything chart-wise in the 2WW. Trying to read into the after-ovulation temps can really make one crazy.

Have a great weekend, all!

kelley72 · August 2014

@mmerckle Best wishes! so exciting

@Icwed that is hilarious about bj's! You are a good woman! I am all for oral but I like to get mine too, so dh might get one while af is around..

@c018924 Sorry about neg, if you don't start soon test again! As for temps, if you follow the guidelines (meaning temp same time after 3+hours of uninterrupted sleep) your temps will vary but you should see a clear thermal shift. The important thing is not to focus on one unusual high or low temp but to see the overall pattern. It is difficult during the cycle to see, but once you've charted for a while you will see your typical pattern. Then, just when you think you understand your body will throw you for a curve by deviating... it keeps it interesting. Best wishes!

@URMySunshine77 Thank you! It's nice knowing I'm not alone. The balance between being aware of when we need to have sex and not putting emotional or physical pressure on dh is tough to manage, but I am doing better this cycle. What the heck is raisin creme pie? I've never heard of it, I'll have to google.

deepfriedtwinky · August 2014

Ooops - missed my first check in. Oh well, here goes:

1. deepfriedtwinky from MA

2. TTC #1 - just started this month

3. Charting, temping; test results came back - blood work all normal, but ultrasound showed cysts. Trying to get in touch with the doc to see what my next step is.

4. Waiting for AF. Have an irregular/infrequent cycles that often go 90 days... it's been about that long so any day now. Started going back to the gym today; DH went with me, which was awesome.

5. Feeling a little anxious, because i really thought AF would visit last week. Wonder if cycle is getting longer somehow or what.

QOTW: Fav dessert, currently, mint choco chip ice cream.

katie0919 · August 2014

. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
katie0919 - Texas

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
TTC#2 since December 2013

3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?

1st month since going to the RE - did Clomid cycle days 3-7 (monitored), Ovidrel trigger shot (given yesterday), will start Prometrium tomorrow.

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

Should be in the TWW starting tomorrow. Had the trigger at 8:30 yesterday morning so should O sometime tonight.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)

Nervous - insurance doesn't cover any of this, so it's expensive to pay out-of-pocket! Trying not to get my hopes up too much though

QOTW: What is your favorite dessert?

Bailey's on the rocks with a side of tiramisu

PGwithNo3 · August 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
PgwithNo3

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
We are TTC#3 and this will be our 3rd IUI

3. We are doing injectibles + IUI

4. Waiting to O

5. I am anxious because our last 2 IUIs have not worked and I have had low progesterone. This time I am going to take progesterone after my IUI. I had to call the RE and ask about it tho. I feel like after 2 IUIs with low P, shouldn't they mention taking some progesterone to me?

QOTW: What is your favorite dessert? ice cream, with toppings or in a shake

browneyes_326 · August 2014

Browneyes_326 California

2. How long have you been TTC?

TTC #3 just since June

3. What are you doing this cycle? A

CVS brand OPK

4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

2WW:
6- 7 DPO. Swear I already had implantation cramping lol ... I also plan on testing starting 10DPO ... Is it obvious we've only been trying a couple cycles so far

W/ LO#2 by the six cycle I had taken an ungodly amount of PT ... Hard not to anxious in the beginning

5. How do you feel about this cycle?

Let's just leave it at hopeful & anxious

And I love all baked goods

pinkishrabbit · August 2014

@URMySunshine77 I've tried reading, walking, cross stich, candy crush... I could go on, they help for a while but it seems as soon as my head hits the pillow at night my mind goes straight back to the waiting and the what ifs!

lcwed · August 2014

@pinkishrabbit, I love cross stitching to pass the time too.

supersarah77 · August 2014

1. Sarah from Oregon

2. TTC#2 since June 2014

3. Temping, CM, OPKs

4. CD1. Boo.

5. Honestly, excited. I've decided to be really dedicated to the process this new cycle and have a positive attitude.

QOTW: wine!

KirstenAlecia · August 2014

Kirsten in Southern CA

TTC #2 for me (my kid is 18 almost....i must be crazy!) and #1 for H. We have been NTNP for a long time now.....going year and a half I'm sure.

Im officially preparing to start actually trying....I just started temping.

Im on CD5

I feel like it wont happen just yet....i need to see how temping goes.

My fav dessert. Creme Brûlée or Coffee with any sort of baked yumminess.

marijaa333 · August 2014

Maria, DC.

TTC #1, was charting for two months, and now on CD2 of month #1 of actual trying!

Charting and using ClearBlue Fertility Monitor but just ordered OPKs as my experience with the CBFM has been less than reassuring (the thing has a mind of its own, whereas charting has made a lot more sense).

CD2.

Excited and scared!

Ripe, fresh figs, preferably picked early in the morning and consumed with coffee and young cheese while sitting by the sea. In absence of those, crepes made with an extra egg, filled with chocolate sauce, ground almonds and a dash of salt.

maybebaby3 · August 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from. maybebaby3 from MS 2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.? 2nd month TTC #3 3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE? Temping & charting 4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww? 2ww, O'd Aug 3rd. Sore boobs for a few days, spotted days 4 & 6 DPO. Got up early Saturday morning (because my mind refuses to let me sleep in.). Made my coffee and sat down to watch something on TV that didn't revolve around baseball or TeenNick. Started watching the movie The Other Sister and boohoo'd. Started letting myself think I could be exhibiting PG symptoms but am trying to not build that up too much in my mind so I'm not disappointed this weekend when I get AF. 5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) Pretty sure I'm PMSing...attitude has been really crappy today.

Feeling pretty lousy this cycle for some reason. QOTW: What is your favorite dessert? If I had to pick just one...cheesecake. Really, I could live on sweets! Feel free to add any vents or shout outs. S/O to my family for riding my emotional roller coaster these last few days. I've given Six Flags a run for their money! I never dreamed TTC would be like this for me! @kirstenalecia...I have a 19 y/o. Part of my brain keeps saying "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!?"

URMySunshine77 · August 2014

marijaa333 said:

Maria, DC.

TTC #1, was charting for two months, and now on CD2 of month #1 of actual trying!

Charting and using ClearBlue Fertility Monitor but just ordered OPKs as my experience with the CBFM has been less than reassuring (the thing has a mind of its own, whereas charting has made a lot more sense).

CD2.

Excited and scared!

Ripe, fresh figs, preferably picked early in the morning and consumed with coffee and young cheese while sitting by the sea. In absence of those, crepes made with an extra egg, filled with chocolate sauce, ground almonds and a dash of salt.

@marijaa333: I'm drooling!

BTW--I hope this is your month!

marijaa333 · August 2014

URMySunshine77 Thank you!

SillySally24 · August 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.

SillySally24 from SE PA
2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?

TTC#1 since beginning of year.
3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?

Had started priming, but have stopped this cycle due to AFC=1. So, we'll give it the old college try this month just for fun

I'm chalking this up to excessive stress last week, my body didn't react well.
4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

CD3 - nothing more to report on that...lol
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)

Clearly I'm over this cycle already. Bring on the next one...
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