TTC>35 weekly check-in 8/13

tlc35 · August 2014

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 one NTTCR goal you have now?

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.

browneyes_326 · August 2014

I guess Im the first this morning

Browneyes_326 California

TTC #3 just since June

Just using OPK this cycle

2WW:
10DPO ... swore I'd hold it together and not go crazy ... trying to wait another day AT LEAST to test

Feeling hopeful

NTTCR ... OK I'm new here ... is this Non Trying To Conceive (whats the 'R'?) Goal?

If so it's get all my ducks in a row to finally get my bachelors degree!! Classes done just need to organize records and file paperwork

tlc35 · August 2014

NTTCR ... OK I'm new here ... is this Non Trying To Conceive (whats the 'R'?) Goal?
If so it's get all my ducks in a row to finally get my bachelors degree!! Classes done just need to organize records and file paperwork

Sorry, yes, it is Not Trying to Conceive Related

tlc35 · August 2014

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

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?
Charting, temping

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 think I'm going to ovulate today which will mean we hit only -3 and -4

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
Not very hopeful thanks to bad timing due to working out of town.

QOTW: What is one NTTCR goal you have now?
Trying to get a job in town FFS.

Davie813 · August 2014

@Browneyes_326, congrats on getting so close to your degree! What's it in?

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?
Taking break from RE due to cysts--natural cycle. Back to charting since I think the cysts/meds last month might disrupt my cycle and I have no idea when I might ovulate, if I do.

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 11. No sign of ovulation yet.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
Just kind of waiting for it to finish up. Trying to decide with DH whether to try another IUI or move on to IVF.

QOTW: What is one NTTCR goal you have now?
I really, really, REALLY need to lose my 40+ pounds of "baby" weight (baby is almost 14 months). It's ridiculous, but I don't feel like myself, and I think being so self-conscious about how I look is really holding me back in a few areas.

Shout out to @JimBobCooter: I'm so happy for you! Everything crossed it works on the first try!

katie0919 · August 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
katie0919 from 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?
First medicated cycle....did 50mg of Clomid from CD 3-7, Ovidrel trigger shot on CD 15 and now on progesterone suppositories during the TWW. Already not feeling like this is the month.
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....this is a new thing for me this month. I can't really over analyze my "symptoms" (thank goodness) because the hormones have everything jacked. For example, I usually have very tender breasts after O, this month, not at all. The progesterone makes me EXHAUSTED - just like I was when I was pregnant in the first tri. I think the weirdness of all the hormones are just throwing me for a loop. And with timed intercourse, we barely had any sex at all, so I hope it was enough to do the trick.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) See above, that pretty much sums it up

QOTW: What is one NTTCR goal you have now? I have lost about 7 lbs in the last couple months and I want to lose about 5 more. I lost all my baby weight fast (thank you, breastfeeding) but then last summer when DS was about 18 months, I started to gain a bunch back (drinking alcohol again after weaning, not watching portions, etc.). I have always been a very healthy eater, am athletic and exercise 5-6 times a week, but I just eat too much! So, getting back on track there.

Lesliem0901 · August 2014

1) Margaret from Michigan
2) TTC#1 since June 2012 with one loss
3) If everything looks good on Friday, I begin meds for IVF #1. My guesstimate is that I will have egg retrieval the last week in August.
4) CD1
5) I'm scared, anxious, cautiously hopeful.
QOTW: My goal would be to stop stressing over being overweight. I think the more I stress out about it, the more I make unhealthy choices.

pinkishrabbit · August 2014

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

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

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?
Charting/Temping

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, testing Friday if no AF

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
Feeling very nervious/anxious but hoping for the best

QOTW: What is one NTTCR goal you have now?
I really would like to lose a few pounds and be more active, but work is so mentally exhausting these days I don't feel like doing much of anything productive when I make it home. So my goal is to try and power through that feeling and at least get on my treadmill a few times a week.

My boss is scheduling a lot of travel that will interfer with our TTC, I have been trying to let her know this isn't working for me without sharing all of the details. DH is so supportive, but would rather me be home too. FX I can move some dates around when I meet with her tomorrow!

kindershlitz · August 2014

Browneyes_326 congratulations on the degree!

@tlc35 good luck job searching!

@Davie813 best wishes on your difficult decision (IUI or IVF)

@katie0919 I hope the 2ww goes quickly and successfully for you

Lesliem0901 I hope Friday brings you good news!

PinkishRabbit I hope your Friday brings you good news too!

1.Kindershlitz/MI

2. TTC #2 13th cycle

3. Not much but opks, pnvs, preogesterone in 2ww

4.CD21 and a positive opk finally today

WTH? I'm almost always 17-18. BD was 15, 16, 17, 18 and now tonight. Hoping we have a shot. I took my progesterone last night because they told me day 20. I figured I missed my surge somehow. I was supposed to head up north today but delayed it to be home tonight for more BD. Had to make up a white lie why I'm not meeting my parents there tonight.

5. Hopeful, I guess- so I guess not too hopeful

QOTW- Would like to start jogging again to relieve stress, lose weight, get healthier, and for "me time"

kindershlitz · August 2014

Forgot my shout outs!
@JimBobCooter for good news this week

and @Hooligans4 for a Happy Birthday!

BaytoSA2013 · August 2014

1. BaytoSA2013 , Texas

2. We are just starting to "try" for #1 this month. We have been NTNP since I got off the pill in Dec 2013.

3. I've been using FF to mostly chart just my period. H wants to try for a couple months just having sex before jumping in to temping and I'm ok with that.

4. I am between the end of my last period and ovulation. This last cycle lasted 34 days and usually I am around 27 days. I was a little excited and POAS but it was negative. This prompted sadness and disappointment so we decided we are ready to really do this.

5. I am excited, hopeful, anxious

NTTCR: working on losing a couple of pounds and focusing on the new house we are building.

FloatingTea · August 2014

1. Liz from CO. I intro'd awhile ago, but haven't been posting much. I wanted to come back and check in with everyone! I hope it's ok!
2. TTC #1 for a little over 3 years.
3. We are doing a medicated IUI cycle. This will be IUI #2 and the first on Letrazole. I did Clomid the first IUI.
4. I am CD 4. Starting the meds tomorrow, and first follicle check on CD 10.
5. I feel very hopeful. I seem to stay positive each cycle. I tell myself it just takes one good cycle and this could be it!
QOTW: I am always trying to eat healthier and lose some weight. It has been hard, but I am down about 15 lbs since early June.

meredithcarole · August 2014

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

Meredith from Florida.

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

#1, take 2 since June (3rd cycle)

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 used OPKs this month. Looks like I Oed on CD 16 or CD 17.

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 (or perhaps 1 1/2 WW). My cycle last month decided 26 was a better number than 28 for some reason and so I might have only 9 to 10 days for a LP if that's a trend and not an anomaly. I am going to test on Friday or Saturday (CD 24 or 25).

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

umm, not sure. It has been an emotional couple of weeks (see my vent below).

QOTW: What is one NTTCR goal you have now?

I am trying to complete my second level Sommelier Certification. I keep putting off studying, but I am a procrastinator.

Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.

*warning - other's PG and sensitive material follows*

Okay, so we all know I was struggling with my BFF (I really hate that term, but the abbreviation is convenient) getting a BFP. Well now she has been spotting and I am seriously anxious. Her symptoms are all mild and I feel like I am watching my (failed) pregnancy from the outside. I spotted, I had mild symptoms, and at 10 weeks there was a sac and a fetal pole with no heartbeat. It stopped growing between 6 and 7 weeks - right where she is now. I have, of course, told her spotting doesn't mean anything and I am sure she will be fine, but I am really struggling as it has totally stirred up what went on for me in March and I have a really bad feeling (somewhat akin to the really strong feeling I had that she was pregnant before she even knew). I'm an emotional mess right now.

Austrogermokee · August 2014

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

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

NOTHING. I am on TTC strike! I'm taking a month off from the pills, jamming progesterone up my clamshell, timed sex, OPKs, all of it.

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?
CD2.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
Totally beyond caring. I have a habit of working myself into a lather, which makes me miserable and damages my marriage. So DH and I decided to take a step back and not worry about it for one cycle. I'm actually excited beyond belief to have a month with zero pressure.

QOTW: What is one NTTCR goal you have now?
To get fit, and to find a more interesting job.

meredithcarole · August 2014

@browneyes_326‌ You can do it! One more day! 11 DPO is fine for testing (I'm going to try on 9, but I may be sorely disappointed that I did). FX.

@tlc35 I know the timing wasn't ideal, but I still have my fingers crossed for you this cycle.

@Davie813‌ Sorry you are struggling right now. Have you tried an app like MyFitnessPal? I lost (and maintained the loss) 15 lbs be just being more mindful of what I was doing. The app helped me realize how much of something I could have without doing major calorie damage. Just a thought.

@katie0919‌ who knows, maybe the weird symptoms mean something. FX for you.

@Lesliem0901‌ I will be sending good egg retrieving vibes your way!

@pinkishrabbit‌ Good luck with your boss!

@kindershlitz‌ I am sorry you Oed late

Maybe BDing tonight will work. FX for you!

@murrt‌ Maybe the heartburn is a good sign! FX!

@BaytoSA2013‌ Maybe the whacky cycle last month was from the stress of relocating? FX for you this cycle!

@floatingtea You are right, just one good cycle is all it takes

FX for you that this is it!

katie0919 · August 2014

Austrogermokee! I couldn't have said it better - I "work myself up into a lather" as well and it affects my marriage and the kind of mother I want to be for my son. I took the month of May off because we were going to New Orleans in June (and who wants to go to Nola pregnant and not drink? NOT ME - because I have before, and it was just not as fun

) and it was glorious to not temp, time sex, take OPK's, etc. etc. etc. I hope you get the relaxation you need this month and then hop on the band wagon again when you're ready.

tlc35 · August 2014

Hugs @meredithcarole that is stressing me out just reading about it. I hope things go differently for your friend but I can really relate to your feelings.

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pinkishrabbit · August 2014

@JimBobCooter‌ We are in Hobbs, but we got married in Santa Fe. Love it there!

meredithcarole · August 2014

tlc35 said:

Hugs @meredithcarole that is stressing me out just reading about it. I hope things go differently for your friend but I can really relate to your feelings.

I really hope I didn't upset you too much by posting this TLC. I needed to talk about it, but definitely didn't want to mention it on ttcal. I know you know exactly how I feel

SavonBleu · August 2014

SavonBleu, 43 in NYC
TTC on and off for 5 years
I still have a regular 28 day cycle
I'm TTW on 9 DPO

Davie813 · August 2014

@meredithcarole, I'm sorry for the situation with your friend. FX everything is just fine.

Good luck on your sommelier certification exam. Very cool!

wannabmama23 · August 2014

1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from. Wannabmama23 from MA

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

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? Just lots of sex this time around!

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? Since I have only been slightly paying attention to my cycle, I think I'm in 2WW. AF should be here 20-23, but for some reason when I fly (went on my honeymoon to kick off this cycle) my cycles get really long, so who knows what that means for O, etc.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) I'd be thrilled to get incredibly lucky but know that's unlikely this time around. Enjoying the anticipation for now...but I'm sure it gets old waiting and wondering. Trying to just be positive!

QOTW: What is one NTTCR goal you have now?
Get back in shape and complete a 10k, have done a few but always have to walk some. Hoping eventually to run a whole race. For now...I "wog" ha!

URMySunshine77 · August 2014

1. URMySunshine77 from Northern California

2. TTC#2 for six cycles

3. Temping, OPKs, prenatals, acupuncture 1x or 2x a month, decaf green tea before O, more water, almost completely reduced caffeine, no alcohol, hopefully EOD sex starting CD13

4. CD9

5. I'm feeling zen right now. I'm in the comfortable spot between my period and the FW. No pressure.

I want to send a shout out and big hug to @meredithcarole. I'm sorry that you are feeling stress so acutely due to your friend's spotting. I hope that it has no meaning.

Good luck on your certification!

deepfriedtwinky · August 2014

1. deepfriedtwinky, MA

2. TTC #1 - just started this month

3. Charting, temping; looking into OPKs, eating mostly organic foods (tried baby spinach - who knew i'd like it when I usually despise spinach?), hitting the gym 3x week now - still trying to get in touch with the doc to see if there are any roadblocks for DH and I to start TTC - getting a little concerned if this is how long it takes to connect with her.

4. Still waiting for AF. Skin started breaking out a bit this week - not sure if that's stress or a sign.

5. Feeling pretty good, despite the things mentioned above. Trying not to be stressed about finishing dental work before a BFP, but that's awfully optimistic that i'd even have that problem.

QOTW: One NTTCR goal I have is to start volunteering somewhere (currently unemployed) to keep myself busy and not 100% obsessed about TTC.

obscurereference · August 2014

Hi ladies! Seems like everyone's got a lot going on this week, I love it!

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

obscurereference, FL

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

TTC #3, sort of

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?

NTNP for now. DH and I are exhausted so sex isn't happening very often (which I'm fine with). I'm planning on charting after my next cycle starts. I made the decision to wean DS at the end of the month if I haven't gotten AF again by then. It sucks, but no time to waste!

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 had some spotting at the beginning of July that I counted as my first PP period so I'm on CD32 right now. I tested on Sunday for the hell of it: BFN of course. That just reinforces the fact that I have no idea what's going on with my cycle right now.

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

I don't really feel anything about this cycle. I know we need to get started trying sooner rather than later (DS took 8 cycles to conceive), but I just can't get excited for the sex part yet, ugh. Scheduling sex can suck it!

QOTW: What is one NTTCR goal you have now?

I started having lower back/hip/sciatica pain after DD was born and I've been struggling with it ever since. I'm really trying to get a handle on it before I get pregnant again because pregnancy just makes it worse. My chiro suggested I try to eliminate common food allergens to see if that does anything, so next week I go wheat-free for 2 weeks. I guess that's sort of TTC related...well, I need to get healthier regardless of whether or not there's another baby!

ciaranotthesinger · August 2014

1. Ciara from Indiana
2. TTC #1 since Nov 2013
3. Started to try Robbutissin (sp). Prenatal, charting. DH went to get a sperm test, waiting for results.
4. DPO 1 (maybe 2)
5. Feeling good. Saw pink tinged ewcm which apparently is a sign of extreme fertility (lol). At this point I'm just going with the flow and trying not to worry so much.
6. I have no idea what NTTCR stands for but from reading the other posts mine is to keep up with the regular exercise! I went to Zumba today

tlc35 · August 2014

meredithcarole said:

tlc35 said:

Hugs @meredithcarole that is stressing me out just reading about it. I hope things go differently for your friend but I can really relate to your feelings.

I really hope I didn't upset you too much by posting this TLC. I needed to talk about it, but definitely didn't want to mention it on ttcal. I know you know exactly how I feel

No worries. I am fine. I'm glad to have a safe place we can talk about these things.

lcwed · August 2014

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1.Lisa, TX

2. TTC#2

3. NTNP, waiting for AF

4. 4 weeks post D&C.

5. Fairly hopeful AF will return in the next few weeks. Follow up with my doctor went great. She was very positive and encouraging about future pregnancies.

QOTW: The school year is beginning once again. I have been busy trying to have everything ready before kids come. My goal this year is to not fall behind on grading, lesson plans, or other school stuff this year. It will be even harder this year because I am in a new grade level and will have to become familiar with new curriculum. Looks like I will back in late to the party mode from here on out as my bump time is significantly shorter now.

I want to give a shout out to all the wonderful ladies on this board. Your words of encouragement, healing, humor, vents, interests, unique personalities and all around awesomeness are a gift to everyone.

@deepfriedtwinky I don't remember what dental procedure you were needing, but when I got pregnant before a scheduled filling and cleaning, I was told to just wait till the 2nd trimester and get a note from the OB. Hopefully it is nothing major.

kelley72 · August 2014

1.Kelley in Georgia
2. ttc#6, 2nd with dh cycle4
3. On our own
4. 5dpo
5. How do you feel about this cycle? weird, first of all I'm not entirely sure I O'd. My temps are so low and my cf has not been typical for me. We only managed intercourse once but it did fall on O day so I'll just see what the next week brings

Goal: Continue walking in the evening and increase my distance

Get this damn thing to work... problems posting / the bump again Seriously days in the making, finally installed Chrome google dangnation

superkarynfragilistic · August 2014

1. Karyn from IN

2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.? This is our first 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? Just tracking ovulation and that fun stuff.

4. Where are you in your cycle? Waiting to test. Actually, I already POAS but got a BFN. It was super early (even for FRER) so I will wait a few and test again. I'm super exhausted this week so I'm hopeful.

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) Anxious and hopeful. Something about turning 40 makes this seem like a much bigger deal.

QOTW: What is one NTTCR goal you have now? I'm working on living a healthier lifestyle. My dad passed away in June from Congestive Heart Failure and I take medication due to blood clots. All of a sudden, heart/circulatory health is looming large. I want to be around for my littles, you know?

CML11 · August 2014

1 CML11 from NH

2. How long have you been TTC? TTC # 1 Since Feb 2013, seeing an RE since Feb 2014

3. What are you doing this cycle? IVF cycle, Progesterone injection and estrogen pills

4. Where are you in your cycle? PUPO 8dp5dt, BETA TEST TOMORROW (Friday) morning!!!!

5. How do you feel about this cycle? It took so long to get to this point, I hope that little embryo stuck! Shocked to find out I will have 7 more weeks of PIO injects if it did. I almost cried.

QOTW: Trying to lose the 17 pounds I've gained this year. The crazy bloating from IVF is not helping things.

Shout out to @JimBobCooter‌, hoping for good news!

obscurereference · August 2014

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow @CML11!!

tlc35 · August 2014

OMG @CML11 I am keeping everything crossed for you tomorrow!!

Radiantly · August 2014

Hi ladies, I've been so busy this week trying to get things done at work before vacation. And our family dog had surgery on Monday, she is 15 half pointer half pitbull. Sweetie. Hoping the tumor was benign. Send Mika some love please! I'm now also active on the TTTC board. But I recognize everyone here, it's a smaller board and the signatures aren't as hard to watch. haha (seriously everyone has Gifs of people having worse days than you, things like walking into a wall, falling down a manhole, etc) makes me nervous!

Austrogermokee - feels good huh! Yay for freeeeedom!

meredithcarole - i'm sorry to hear the worrying news about your friend

let us know what happens.

ciaranotthesinger - oh i didn't know about pink tinged CM. interesting

kimberlyjware - hope so! GL

1. radiantly, from brooklyn NY
2. TTC#1 since our honeymoon 1 year ago, actively trying since December 2013.
3. just trying naturally. stopped temping this cycle, trying to be more "relaxed" about the whole thing. i used OPKs around the O and temped for a few days just to see the spike. still doing acupuncture and no caffeine. Today, I quit facebook b/c it was annoying to look at all the updates about pregnancy bombs and just want to live my own life, not get wrapped into other stories. it feels good. i also am feeling more comfortable that it will happen when it's supposed to happen.

this month I ovulated on my left side, which is the open side. We know b/c we went to an RE and got the battery of tests after my last cycle. It's in my sig, but for mobile peeps, I have endometriosis esp. on R side and it is blocking my tube (at least the RE infers that's the reason the tube is blocked). My uterus shape is fine and my eggs are good. Sperm test was good. Genetic panel was good too (thank goodness!). So it's just a matter of my egg getting down the tube. The nurse said many people get pregnant after the saline sonogram b/c it clears out the cobwebs so here's hoping!

4. In the HOME STRETCH ladies and feeling excited! I'm on DPO10 or 11 and have been having sore/full boobs since a couple days after O. I've been having mild cramps for a couple days, down by my uterus. And LADIES!!! I THINK I AM HAVING IMPLANTATION BLEEDING RIGHT NOW!! I'm cramping lightly and having dark brown spotting. We just watched a movie so it's been over 2 hours and hasn't turned into a period yet... praying this is it. I am nervous and so excited.

We leave tomorrow for a 10 day road trip vacation in New England. Relaxation here I come !!! (I say with extra exclamation points).

QOTW: What is one NTTCR goal you have now?

I'm on a scrapbook mission to do our wedding album and honeymoon album. I like to do it the old fashioned way of printing pictures (I order them online) and using photo corners to paste into albums. I also am a quiltaholic and just spent $200 on more fabric so I gotta get going on that.

superkarynfragilistic · August 2014

Good luck today, @CML11‌!!!

Davie813 · August 2014

Good luck, @CML11! FX for you!

Davie813 · August 2014

Radiantly said:

4. In the HOME STRETCH ladies and feeling excited! I'm on DPO10 or 11 and have been having sore/full boobs since a couple days after O. I've been having mild cramps for a couple days, down by my uterus. And LADIES!!! I THINK I AM HAVING IMPLANTATION BLEEDING RIGHT NOW!! I'm cramping lightly and having dark brown spotting. We just watched a movie so it's been over 2 hours and hasn't turned into a period yet... praying this is it. I am nervous and so excited.

I hope you're right--good luck!

Lesliem0901 said:

QOTW: My goal would be to stop stressing over being overweight. I think the more I stress out about it, the more I make unhealthy choices.

Ugh, yes. I wish I could do this, too. Sure, it would definitely be healthier for me to be at a lower BMI, and I'm working on it (although not very effectively, obviously), but what's really causing problems right now is how I feel about it and how that's impacting my behavior. I'm so sick of obsessing about whether people are looking at my back fat! I have better things to worry about!

meredithcarole said:

@Davie813‌ Sorry you are struggling right now. Have you tried an app like MyFitnessPal? I lost (and maintained the loss) 15 lbs be just being more mindful of what I was doing. The app helped me realize how much of something I could have without doing major calorie damage. Just a thought.

Thanks! I'll look into it!

latershrader · August 2014

I'm checking in only to say I'm on a TTC break. I have been feeling depressed and stressed for the last few weeks and BFNs do me no good. My weight-loss has stalled because I quit trying. We are in the middle of buying a house and that in itself is stressful. Then my grandmother passed away and family gatherings are super intense since my parent's divorce.

I wish all of you ladies (most of you are new, welcome!) the best of luck!! I will lurk to hopefully see some BFP's!!

I'll be back, one day.

Davie813 · August 2014

@soontobeshrader, I'm sorry about your grandmother, and that you're going through such a tough time. Hugs to you and your husband, and I hope you're feeling better soon. We'll be thinking of you!

Congratulations on buying your house. I hope the stressful part is done soon!

Ally1177 · August 2014

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

Ally from New York
2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?

TTC for approx 8 months with #1

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 & using Wondfo 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?

Waiting to O (CD12 - so almost there!)

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

I'm hopeful - DH gets home tonight from being gone all week so hopefully he will be ready for the BD tonight! I think it'll be good timing!

QOTW: What is one NTTCR goal you have now?

At this very moment it is to clean my house before DH gets home!

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