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lilsneezy · August 2014

iamgroot said:
@Carebear7777‌ That's a VIP feature.

I'm not VIP and I have it. It tells you it's VIP on the website but you can access it from the app.

lilsneezy · August 2014

iamgroot said:

lilsneezy said:

Carebear7777 said:
How do you get FF to tell you when to test? Or is that just a VIP feature?
In the app, go to Analysis, then Pregnancy Monitor. It's at the very top. I don't think you can access it from the website.
Well I'll be damned. It won't show me any of that info on the computer version since I don't pay for VIP.

It opens up a door to a whole new level of craziness.

IfYouHaveThePower · August 2014

Hot yoga and TTC.

I'm pretty sure this is a no-no, so I have given it up since TTC, but I love it and miss it.

What are your thoughts?

MrsLawson15 · August 2014

@supernova75 @joy2611 @ldw176 @cstuart07

Thank you so much for making me feel less alone..I actually teared up over your responses. You guys are awesome

:x

icaughtfire · August 2014

IfYouHaveThePower said:
Hot yoga and TTC.

I'm pretty sure this is a no-no, so I have given it up since TTC, but I love it and miss it.

What are your thoughts?

TTC =/= pregnant.

SpartanChick88 · August 2014

Please remind me again how they calculate gestational age? Is it from O or from the 7 days after assuming that's the case... I can't remember and I'm trying to count the weeks until we leave on vacation on the off chance things do go our way this cycle.

DawnLilly · August 2014

IfYouHaveThePower said:
Hot yoga and TTC.

I'm pretty sure this is a no-no, so I have given it up since TTC, but I love it and miss it.

What are your thoughts?

If it keeps you healthy and happy I say go back. My hot yoga class is at 85°F When I got pregnant the first time I was milking cows in a 100°F parlor.

SpartanChick88 · August 2014

GhostMonkey said:

SpartanChick88 said:

Please remind me again how they calculate gestational age? Is it from O or from the 7 days after assuming that's the case... I can't remember and I'm trying to count the weeks until we leave on vacation on the off chance things do go our way this cycle.

GA is from LMP.

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Well then ... that's not going to play out well if this is our cycle. If it's not no harm no foul, otherwise, glad we got insurance.

Thanks GM

Breakfast4dinner · August 2014

I've had a few question but didn't want to ask...

Is VIP FF worth it? I've played around on FF but what are the features/settings that are a must?

Temping after striking out several places I ended up with one from CVS...is their brand ok?

Temping, my plan was orally but after reading a few replies I'm thinking vaginally. I wake at night normally at least once, does vaginally tend to give you more consistent temps?

Thanks for starting this thread!

icaughtfire · August 2014

Breakfast4dinner said:
I've had a few question but didn't want to ask...

Is VIP FF worth it? I've played around on FF but what are the features/settings that are a must?

Temping after striking out several places I ended up with one from CVS...is their brand ok?

Temping, my plan was orally but after reading a few replies I'm thinking vaginally. I wake at night normally at least once, does vaginally tend to give you more consistent temps?

Thanks for starting this thread!

VIP is worth it if you get the discount they often run on Facebook. I would never pay full price.

I have the CVS one, no issues. A lot of women here recommend the Mabis.

Temping vaginally usually gives more consistent temps.

holliberry28 · August 2014

Thanks @Budders12‌ . I'm not gonna go looking for trouble.

danascullyx · August 2014

iamgroot said:

lilsneezy said:

Carebear7777 said:
How do you get FF to tell you when to test? Or is that just a VIP feature?
In the app, go to Analysis, then Pregnancy Monitor. It's at the very top. I don't think you can access it from the website.
Well I'll be damned. It won't show me any of that info on the computer version since I don't pay for VIP.

I do have VIP, but FF also also tells me right on my chart when to test.

SwivelChair5 · August 2014

Breakfast4dinner said:

I've had a few question but didn't want to ask...

Is VIP FF worth it? I've played around on FF but what are the features/settings that are a must?

Temping after striking out several places I ended up with one from CVS...is their brand ok?

Temping, my plan was orally but after reading a few replies I'm thinking vaginally. I wake at night normally at least once, does vaginally tend to give you more consistent temps?

Thanks for starting this thread!

I have had no issues with my CVS thermometer.

Breakfast4dinner · August 2014

SwivelChair5, Budders12, kariann12, icaughtfire

FF is offering a 'deal' when I login right now but I'm not sure if it's really a deal. What is the price for the Facebook special?

Also when to start temping and OPKing? I've seen varying days and my periods typically vary in length.

These should be my final newbie questions...thanks!

Carebear7777 · August 2014

It says VIP feature for me (on the app).

shmurrow06 · August 2014

THANK YOU @piedpiper07! I've seen other tutorials but I've never been able to get it to work. Now I can join in on the fun gif parties!

CaveWmnInBrit · August 2014

Budders12 said:

@breakfast4dinner I have found VIP helpful in my first few cycles because it lays everything out for me in more obvious ways than the basic did, and it helped me to understand and learn more detailed info about my cycles. However, it also helps indulge your crazy, and lets you look up way too many things and gives you excessive detail that makes you think you MUST be KTFU (pregnancy symptom points are the biggest mindfuck). I plan on using basic again when my current subscription runs out.

As for vaginal temping, do it! I wake at least 2-3 times per night and am still able to see a temp shift every month. I temp before I get up (hopefully at my wake time, but if I go to the bathroom or let the dog out before that, I temp before getting up because I usually don't then get 3 hours of sleep afterward).

what if I start temping (orally) then go in to the bathroom or let the dog out... or do I need to stay still while I temp... seriously

holliberry28 · August 2014

@lovegrilledcheese, thanks for commenting. I do think that it started shortly after starting Zoloft. Plus, I upped my dosage and it causes dry mouth/excess thirst too. I tried lexapro in college and it made me feel very zombie-ish (don't know how else to describe the feeling,) but not sure if it'd still have the same effect.

icaughtfire · August 2014

@CaveWmnInBrit‌ -- don't get out of bed before/during temping. Do it immediately when you wake up, before moving around.

mandy522 · August 2014

DawnLilly said:

Oh me! I have a question. It's been in the back of my mind for over a year and a half. I'm piggy backing off a post that made me think of it. I EPd for 6 months. DS is over 2 now. I leak BM every cycle near ovulation and only near ovulation. I wouldn't call it BM actually, it's yucky. Obviously it's hormone related but I want to know the real scientific why of it if anybody knows.

I didn't see anyone else answer this so I'll bite. What do you mean it's yucky? It's normal to leak small amounts of milk for months or even years after breastfeeding, but other breast discharge is not normal. If it doesn't look like milk or colostrum, you should bring it to the attention of your doctor. It probably isn't anything serious, but there are a number of treatable conditions that can cause discharge. If it looks like milk or colostrum, the only guess I have as to why it would be near ovulation is if you are also having more sex around that time given that you are TTC. Breast stimulation causes leakage, and if you are having orgasms, the oxytocin released after an orgasm is the same hormone that causes a let down during breastfeeding. That's just a guess, though.

architori · August 2014

I love this thread. There is so much knowledge on this board! You ladies rock!

Mei&Mei · August 2014

Ok, I'll play.

My cycle has previously been a fairly predictable 29-30 days, with clear signs of ovulation. For years, I mean, Sure, there was the odd wonky cycle, but things usually got back to normal pretty quickly.

This past March, I lost my mom. This involved international travel for weeks, and a pretty stressful time. Ever since March, my cycles have been crazy and erractic, very long (45+ days with one normal cycle in the middle) and no pattern to cm. I'm going to start temping again as soon as I get my period, but, my question is this:

Is a sudden change in cycles that is not a one-two cycle fluke something to be concerned about? Should I assume this is just the new norm, or could there be something more going on, where it might need medical attention? I just don't want to go see the doctor and then sound silly, but we do want a baby and if there is something that needs to be addressed, I'd like to do it ASAP. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

RaeLynn81012 · August 2014

I don't know if this has been asked before but what is the criteria for posting a BFP? I see a lot of ladies getting upset sometimes when someone makes a post which I completely understand. But being new myself, I don't want to make that mistake.

icaughtfire · August 2014

GhostMonkey said:

icaughtfire said:

@CaveWmnInBrit‌ -- don't get out of bed before/during temping. Do it immediately when you wake up, before moving around.

Some women can get up and move around. As long as I don't eat or drink anything or take a shower, I can be up for at least an hour before it registers significantly different than right when I wake up.

BUT the only way to know that is to take your temp when you first wake up and then after doing things to see what does affect your temp. And not just a day or week. I did it for a couple months before I was sure that it didn't make a difference.

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Interesting! I really didn't know this.

sthrncharmer · August 2014

RaeLynn81012 said:
I don't know if this has been asked before but what is the criteria for posting a BFP? I see a lot of ladies getting upset sometimes when someone makes a post which I completely understand. But being new myself, I don't want to make that mistake.

If you are only active in the WTO/TWW threads then that is where you post your bfp. Only some of the members post there and only they would know you. If you have been an active member on the entire board (participating in various threads, giving support to other members, etc.) then post a bfp and we won't hesitate to congratulate. Hope that helps.

IfYouHaveThePower · August 2014

kariann12 said:

GhostMonkey said:

kariann12 said:

icaughtfire said:

IfYouHaveThePower said:
Hot yoga and TTC.

I'm pretty sure this is a no-no, so I have given it up since TTC, but I love it and miss it.

What are your thoughts?
TTC =/= pregnant.

I completely agree that TTC =/= pregnant, however, having an elevated body temperature has a high risk of neural tube defects, so I guess there's definite potential for harm if you don't know you're pregnant. I don't know, I'd probably ask my doctor, assuming you trust their judgement regarding this situation.

True, but how high does ones temp get during that?

Maybe a trade off of do it until 7dpo when implantation is possible?

Right. That seems like a good compromise. And I don't know what temp those defects happen at, it would depend on how hot the room got and how long the class was. I'm not motivated enough to do that research right now

Thanks ladies! I'll check with the doctor first, but maybe I'll be able to time it out accordingly!

wannabmama23 · August 2014

This that read is so great! You ladies are asking questions that I'm so new I haven't even thought of yet. Love the questions and responses! Thanks for all the helpful posts!

KingLED · August 2014

JustinsLovo said:

If you have open circles on FF does it not take those temps into account? I temp between 4:45 and 6 and I have open circles all over the place, but my temps are consistent. Should I just stop entering temp times?

You can set a default temp time and then just don't change it unless it's outside your normal window. If you were having rocky temps when temping like you are then maybe it wouldn't be a great solution, but if they're consistent then that's an easy way to fix it.

tlc35 · August 2014

To me it doesn't seem that FF takes open circles or when you mark factors like drinking into account when it gives you crosshairs. I don't temp at the same time everyday, just when I first wake up, so I have tons of open circles and I haven't had any problems getting crosshairs.

I mark drinking on the day of the temp spikes but others do it differently. I would do what makes sense in your head so you will remember later.

blams05 · August 2014

nandaboo06 said:

@finedoubleline LOVE THAT chart...

@kariann12 love the name (I am a Kerianne so its odd to ever see it)

OK SO MY QUESTION- I have very large boobs for my frame (38DD) so visually seeing where I am peeing is impossible.... is this a "big boob" problem or more because I am long legged with a short top?
I am a 150lb, 5'7, leggy woman with 40I boobs. You can move them out of the way.

Yeah 36G Here, I just push them down. Maybe it's a tiny torso issue??? I don't know. I don't have this issue though.

Mei&Mei · August 2014

NeverTooManyShoes said:

Mei&Mei said:

Ok, I'll play.

My cycle has previously been a fairly predictable 29-30 days, with clear signs of ovulation. For years, I mean, Sure, there was the odd wonky cycle, but things usually got back to normal pretty quickly.

This past March, I lost my mom. This involved international travel for weeks, and a pretty stressful time. Ever since March, my cycles have been crazy and erractic, very long (45+ days with one normal cycle in the middle) and no pattern to cm. I'm going to start temping again as soon as I get my period, but, my question is this:

Is a sudden change in cycles that is not a one-two cycle fluke something to be concerned about? Should I assume this is just the new norm, or could there be something more going on, where it might need medical attention? I just don't want to go see the doctor and then sound silly, but we do want a baby and if there is something that needs to be addressed, I'd like to do it ASAP. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

I'm so sorry for your loss, I don't know the answer with certainty but I would think that that sort of stress could impact your cycle, delaying ovulation and thus making your cycle longer. If it were me I would try temping again to see if you are actually ovulating and go from there.

Thank you very much for your thoughtful response. I am going to start temping again, and hopefully I will be able to detect some sort of pattern. It just seems... not right somehow that my cycle could change so suddenly and drastically and not return to normal. I hope I don't sound crazy for worrying about it!

nandaboob06 · August 2014

bibliothecary said:

bhoke0816 said:

nandaboo06 said:

CaveWmnInBrit said:
@finedoubleline LOVE THAT chart...

@kariann12 love the name (I am a Kerianne so its odd to ever see it)

OK SO MY QUESTION- I have very large boobs for my frame (38DD) so visually seeing where I am peeing is impossible.... is this a "big boob" problem or more because I am long legged with a short top?
I am a 150lb, 5'7, leggy woman with 40I boobs. You can move them out of the way.

Yeah 36G Here, I just push them down. Maybe it's a tiny torso issue??? I don't know. I don't have this issue though.

Beige bra bitches unite! 34G (maybe bigger now; I'm starting to get quadboob) here, and I just do everything by feel because ain't no way I'm seeing past them things.

I dont know where to get a bra in my size. Lane Bryant doesnt carry them and I am no where near a Nordstroms. I am looking forward to a reduction. I want to be a DD again.

danascullyx · August 2014

kariann12 said:

FINEdoubleLINE said:

I keep getting notifications, I am glad it is over boobs and not something I said.

Carry on!

I was thinking the same thing! Waking up with 4 notificiations?! Shit, what did I get myself into now?!

Okay here's my question. I never get notifications when I am quoted. I have checked my settings and don't even see it as an option. I am only told when someone tags me anew, but It would be nice to see quotes so I can respond. Any thoughts?

delujm0 · August 2014

nandaboo06 said:

I dont know where to get a bra in my size. Lane Bryant doesnt carry them and I am no where near a Nordstroms. I am looking forward to a reduction. I want to be a DD again.

*******STUCK IN BOX********

I am a DD, and i wish i was a C again at least 75% of the time. The grass is always greener, am i right?

The other 25% of the time, i'm happy i have DDs because i feel that they balance out my fat ass. :-)

blams05 · August 2014

delujm0 said:

nandaboo06 said:

I dont know where to get a bra in my size. Lane Bryant doesnt carry them and I am no where near a Nordstroms. I am looking forward to a reduction. I want to be a DD again.

*******STUCK IN BOX********

I am a DD, and i wish i was a C again at least 75% of the time. The grass is always greener, am i right?

The other 25% of the time, i'm happy i have DDs because i feel that they balance out my fat ass. :-)

Oh I would love to be a nice full C... maybe when I am done with kids.

maybeemama · August 2014

I'm dying over here, this is the best thread I've read here.

I'm also a busty gal (38F), and I'm also short so I always pee in a cup to test cuz getting a good view involves a mirror. Side note: I didn't know what a comfortable and supportive bra was until I went to Lane Bryant. Now they are all I wear!

Sorry if this has already been asked/answered - should I go back and put n/a for my times in FF? All my dates but two are circles. I usually temp at 5am when the alarm goes off. Then get up and go to the gym, sometimes it's not until after work that I remember to enter in my temp. I didn't even notice until someone mentioned it above. This is my first month temping.

Also, I have asthma and one night I woke up with an attack and had to use my emergency inhaler. I got back I sleep but the temp I got a few hours later was way low. Should I toss it?

Cythe · August 2014

I honestly had no idea that bra sizes went up to some of these letters of the alphabet.

danascullyx · August 2014

darcypeik said:

I'm dying over here, this is the best thread I've read here. I'm also a busty gal (38F), and I'm also short so I always pee in a cup to test cuz getting a good view involves a mirror. Side note: I didn't know what a comfortable and supportive bra was until I went to Lane Bryant. Now they are all I wear! Sorry if this has already been asked/answered - should I go back and put n/a for my times in FF? All my dates but two are circles. I usually temp at 5am when the alarm goes off. Then get up and go to the gym, sometimes it's not until after work that I remember to enter in my temp. I didn't even notice until someone mentioned it above. This is my first month temping. Also, I have asthma and one night I woke up with an attack and had to use my emergency inhaler. I got back I sleep but the temp I got a few hours later was way low. Should I toss it?

Since I temp at the same time every day, but often enter it later, when I enter it I change the time to when I did it. Don't leave the temps alone or they will be crazy! Either change to the time you temped at, or to NA. Should fix your circles right away.

maybeemama · August 2014

Thanks @danascullyx‌ !!!

Cythe · August 2014

Budders12 said:

I have kind of a silly question, but want to make sure I know before I do it. I bought several of the cheap 88 cent HPT tests from Walmart that are supposed to use a dropper to apply the pee to the little testing circle window. Do I need a dropper? If I was to collect in a cup and pour a tiny amount into the window, would that work or potentially oversaturate the test?

There's a dropper in the package

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