TFAS Check In

Bee1112 · January 2015

Happy Tuesday ladies! This check in is for anyone who is trying to conceive a sibling (TFAS)

Age of LO(s):

Cycle/Month:

CD/DPO:

Testing plans if TWW:

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks:

GTKY: What is your occupation?

Bee1112 · January 2015

Age of LO(s): 2

Cycle/Month: 8/10

CD: 20

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: my temp has been high the last two mornings, but I have woken up both days covered in sweat so I think it's just too hot in my room. I really hope this doesn't make confirming O harder.

DS peed in the potty twice yesterday! I think we are going to do a 3 day boot camp. I'm so excited for him! And he was so stinking proud!

GTKY: What is your occupation?
I'm a SAHM so I'm a teacher, nurse, maid, chef, everything. But I think it's the best!

thechickencoop · January 2015

Age of LO(s): 2 1/2

Cycle/Month: 5/5

CD/DPO: 22/I *think* 5dpo although I apparently broke my ff so it didn't give me CH.

Testing plans if TWW: I'll just wait for my period; I guess I'll only test if I miss it (I say that now....) lol.

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: We had ok timing this month I guess but my sex drive tanks the second half of my cycle so we haven't had sex in almost a week now. I guess I should jump DH tonight.

GTKY: What is your occupation? SAHM but I was a Vet Tech in my former life until we decided to TTC when I switched to a desk job. It wasn't necessary; there are plenty of precautions to take in the veterinary field when you're pregnant, but it just wasn't something I wanted to even think about risking. ::shrug::

NEgirl824 · January 2015

Age of LO(s): DD is 3

Cycle/Month: 5

CD/DPO: 17/7

Testing plans if TWW: when af is due

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: I am breaking out like a teenager! My temps are messed up due to DD recent schedule of waking up one or two time at night and close to when I get up for the day.

GTKY: What is your occupation? Nanny/homeschooler I have DD with me and the other two children are close to her age. I have a curriculum and schedule for them. I get the best of both worlds having my DD in "pre-school" and I get to stay with her all day. I used to work at a private child care center and I also went to school for early childhood. I am also a certified lactation counselor but I have yet to figure out a path with that. I might do some volunteer stuff with it if I get the opportunity. When the family I nanny for does not need me anymore I am thinking of opening my own home childcare/preschool.

singingsea · January 2015

Age of LO(s): He'll be 2 next month. Birthday party planning commences soon.

Cycle/Month: 3

CD/DPO: 13

Testing plans if TWW:

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: Meh.

GTKY: What is your occupation? I work in the parts department for a highway construction equipment dealership.

mrssims8212 · January 2015

@Bee1112 DD is using her potty much more now too! I try to let her run around in just undies as much as possible and I think it helps a little bit. I'm so proud when she runs to her little potty!

Age of LO: 2

Cycle/Month: 10/10

CD/DPO: CD 9

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: Started with BBT this month and it's actually kind of interesting. They were all over the place in the beginning but now they're starting to level out a bit more. I was feeling down last month after AF came but the new year has helped my regain some hope. Our goal is to make it happen this year, whether or not that includes help from a RE.

GTKY: What is your occupation? I'm a registered nurse and I currently work on a step down floor that is just absolute chaos. I'm starting a new nursing job next week where I will be working float pool, including pediatrics and labor & delivery!

rbtrumpet · January 2015

morning all!

Age of LO(s): 13 months

Cycle/Month: 1/1

CD/DPO: CD12

Testing plans if TWW:

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: OB appointment today (I went into detail last week, but wondering if things that came up on my HSG could still be an issue trying again). I'm a bit nervous.

GTKY: What is your occupation? I do research - it's super boring :-p

Bee1112 · January 2015

@sweetc129‌ I'm sorry, I didn't even think that the question could be too personal!

@MrsSimmons8212‌ yay for kids who use the potty! I feel a renewed sense of confidence for the new year as well. We are also on month 10 and it sucks. Hugs friend.

@rbtrumpet‌ good luck with your appointment today! Keep us updated!

14joa31 · January 2015

Age of LO(s): 17 mos

Cycle/Month: 5/4

CD/DPO: 22/8

Testing plans if TWW: Saturday

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: Since my temps have gone down three days in a row, just waiting for AF.

GTKY: What is your occupation? government employee

Scatterbug · January 2015

Age of LO(s): 5

Cycle/Month: 5/5

CD/DPO: CD14 (not temped this month so DPO unknown)

Testing plans if TWW: No testing for me this month.

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: Had to go have my smear. The nurse said no ttc sex till results are in as if I am lucky enough to conceive it complicates things if anything is found. So no TTC sex :-(

GTKY: What is your occupation? Office worker/customer services, It's boring. As soon as we have enough money I shall be dancing in with my 30 days notice. I dream of a job where there is minimal interactions with people. Something with numbers and spreadsheets would be my dream.

edit - spelling

londonlea04 · January 2015

Age of LO(s): 4

Cycle/Month: 3

CD/DPO: 14

Testing plans if TWW: None

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: Today is crazy hair day at my boys school. He was so excited! He normally wont let me do his hair, but today he was all about it!

GTKY: What is your occupation? I am an office worker at a local hospital. I sit in a cube all day!

lazyreader · January 2015

Age of LO(s): 9months. no period yet.
Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: the swap to cows milk during the day is going all right so far. My chart has been on a downward trend which is interesting. Thinking about chopping a bunch of days off the beginning so i don't have to scroll sideways.
GTKY: What is your occupation? Badass motherfucker.

fancefpp · January 2015

Age of LO(s): 3.5 and 20 months

Cycle/Month: 2/2

CD/DPO: 14/not sure, only using OPK

Testing plans if TWW: Probably around CD 25

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: Timing was only ok....I was being lazy

GTKY: What is your occupation? SAHM mostly, but I'm a lawyer - I do some contract work.

trackgirlparis · January 2015

First time on this thread! Love it!

Age of LO(s): 14 months

Cycle/Month: 3/4

CD/DPO: CD 26

Testing plans if TWW: test if I'm late, not before then

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: thinking about starting a blog (yup, just what the world needs...another mom blog! Lol) but I have no clue how/where to start!

GTKY: What is your occupation?
I currently SAH. Hoping to get back to work soon!

cluckster · January 2015

@Bee1112 - awesome about the potty training. I wish my little guy would start being interested in the potty becase as soon as he is, the 3-day bootcamp is happening.

Age of LO(s):    2

Cycle/Month:    5

CD/DPO:   CD 5

Testing plans if TWW:   none. i plan to start using OPKs in a week if that counts.

Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks:    Nothing really. This is the calm part of the cycle for me, and I'm trying to focus on work and other projects before my WTO obsession and OPK peeing begins

GTKY: What is your occupation?   web content/social media/online marketing specialist

twinkletoes3126 · January 2015

Age of LO(s): 2

Cycle/Month: 5 (4 AL)

CD/DPO: 4

Testing plans if TWW:

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: I am having a hard time. I conceived DS and my m/c on the first month trying and it's not happening as easily this time. I know it hasn't been that long but I can't help but be sad that with each passing month the age gap between my kids is growing. I started progesterone last cycle and it increased my LP from 9-10 days to 14, so that's positive.

GTKY: What is your occupation? I stay home with DS.

kdE2010 · January 2015

Age of LO(s): 2

Cycle/Month: 9/8

CD/DPO: 14

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: Waiting for +OPK. EOD sex is getting old because of my friable cervix and spotting.

GTKY: What is your occupation? I love being a SAHM. Before that I was in Early Childhood Education.

rlpointer · January 2015

Age of LO(s): 2

Cycle/Month: 8/9 (2/3 AL)

CD/DPO: 51/3

Testing plans if TWW: None right now because I doubt this was our cycle since our timing wasn't the best.

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: I was just happy I finally ovulated! It's been a long stupid cycle. Otherwise nothing. I'm tired though. My daughter hasn't been doing much sleeping the last three weeks. She screams until 11-midnight then gets up at about 2:30. We are at our wit's end with her and exhausted.

GTKY: What is your occupation? I stay at home with the non-sleeper.

Tapthathank · January 2015

twinkletoes3126 said:

Age of LO(s): 2

Cycle/Month: 5 (4 AL)

CD/DPO: 4

Testing plans if TWW:

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: I am having a hard time. I conceived DS and my m/c on the first month trying and it's not happening as easily this time. I know it hasn't been that long but I can't help but be sad that with each passing month the age gap between my kids is growing. I started progesterone last cycle and it increased my LP from 9-10 days to 14, so that's positive.

GTKY: What is your occupation? I stay home with DS.

My love it was a hug. I definitely understand where you are coming from. My DS will be 2.5 in February. We conceived him in the first month of trying, and our angel baby on the 2nd cycle of trying. I am currently in the 2nd cycle of trying after our loss - we had to wait 2 cycles before trying again. I'm frustrated...especially with all of the pregnancy announcements on Facebook.

thewickedfairy · January 2015

Age of LO(s):

Cycle/Month: 5/5

CD: 16

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: None for now.

GTKY: What is your occupation? USAF space operator.

orchid2007 · January 2015

Age of LO(s): She will be 4 in February.

Cycle/Month: Cycle 1 Pending AF's arrival in approx. 3 days.

CD/DPO: See previous question.

Testing plans if TWW: N/A

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: Time feels like it has been moving so slow since we decided this would be Cycle 1.

GTKY: What is your occupation? SAHM, I work retail 2 days a week to get out of the house and put money in savings.

Tapthathank · January 2015

Age of LO(s): 2

Cycle/Month: ? Cycle 2 of ATTC AL

CD/DPO: 23/8 or 9...

Testing plans if TWW: FF predicts AF on the 16th, so if she doesn't show I will test on the 17th.

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: Trying to stay positive - started cramping in the middle of the night and today....I keep feeling my boobs to see if they are becoming tender/sore. I know that if it doesn't happen this month, it will probably be a good thing - my good friend asked me to be the matron of honor in her wedding at the end of September. So it would probably best if I wasn't due around the time of her wedding!

I'm jealous of the potty trained 2 year old! My DS seems sort of interested, but doesn't want to try it yet....
GTKY: What is your occupation? I work in the loan department of a business bank.

fancefpp · January 2015

Tapthathank said:

twinkletoes3126 said:

Age of LO(s): 2

Cycle/Month: 5 (4 AL)

CD/DPO: 4

Testing plans if TWW:

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: I am having a hard time. I conceived DS and my m/c on the first month trying and it's not happening as easily this time. I know it hasn't been that long but I can't help but be sad that with each passing month the age gap between my kids is growing. I started progesterone last cycle and it increased my LP from 9-10 days to 14, so that's positive.

GTKY: What is your occupation? I stay home with DS.

My love it was a hug. I definitely understand where you are coming from. My DS will be 2.5 in February. We conceived him in the first month of trying, and our angel baby on the 2nd cycle of trying. I am currently in the 2nd cycle of trying after our loss - we had to wait 2 cycles before trying again. I'm frustrated...especially with all of the pregnancy announcements on Facebook.

I understand too. My boys are 21 months apart and the pregnancy I lost would have put ds2 and that baby 20 months apart. I had to have two D&Cs that kept me out of TTC for four months. I just hope it happens quickly again (both boys and loss were 1 or 2nd cycle trying) because I'd love for them to be close in age but if it doesn't that's ok too. Plus I'm going to be 37 in March.

twinkletoes3126 · January 2015

@Tapthathank‌ & @fancefpp‌ Thanks for the support ladies. Hopefully it happens for all of us soon!

GypsySoul1112 · January 2015

@Bee1112, awesome job with the potty training. Super mom!

@twinkletoes3126, I understand your feelings also. DD came so easily after we started medications, and that's what I (foolishly) expected the second time around too. It has been such a rollercoaster of emotions since September. Big hugs to you.

Age of LO(s): 14 months in less than a week

Cycle/Month: 6/5

CD/DPO: CD 4

Testing plans if TWW: N/A

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: Feeling much better after a heart to heart with my RE yesterday. I was really down about my TFAS journey so far. I'm also happy my period isn't so heavy like last month. It seems to be lightening quite a bit.

GTKY: What is your occupation? I was a post-doctoral research fellow in a reproductive endocrinology and womens health lab. Now I am a SAHM, but doing some writing at home (not paid). I will go back once we have all our babies squared away

AlpieS · January 2015

Age of LO(s): 7 year old daughter

Cycle/Month: 17/24

CD/DPO: 25 (no O yet)

Testing plans if TWW: n/a

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: I guess i go here?!? Our daughter is itching for a little sibling! We will start medicated cycles after I get my period this month.

GTKY: What is your occupation? I'm a labor and delivery RN. I love my job.

Bee1112 · January 2015

Awww @GypsySoul1112‌ you are too sweet! I'm glad you had a heart to heart with your RE and are feeling better!

kayway85 · January 2015

Age of LO(s): just turned 2 on 1/2

Cycle/Month: 7/8

CD/DPO: 26/8

Testing plans if TWW: meh. Maybe next Tuesday?

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: A friend of mine basically told me I should go see a fertilist today, even though it's only been 7 cycles, one of which was a loss, and another with no sex during FW. For some reason, it made me feel really raw emotionally. I already feel super insecure about how long it's taking us to conceive, I don't need shitty, nonsupportive advice right now...!

GTKY: What is your occupation? I ran nonprofit clinics in central florida. I loved it, but it was stressful. I'm a SAHM now.

@twinkletoes3516, I'm in the same boat as you and @tapthathank, and I know @bee1112 and @URmysunshine share our anxiety. We all conceived our babes easily the first time, and all have been here for way too long now. It's hard. I hope you get your BFP soon.

apclove · January 2015

Age of LO(s): 8yrs

Cycle/Month: 1

CD/DPO: 25

Testing plans if TWW: did 1 before I learned about FF & temping. BFN

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: none yet. I'm still a newbie at TTC. Well, hubby's schedule sucks! Which makes doing the deed a little tricky!

GTKY: What is your occupation? Mostly SAHM but I also have a small business and work a few hours a week at DD school. I guess I'm not a SAHM mom HUH? Lol

alexkylee · January 2015

I know I'm tardy to the party, but I'd like to join the check-in.

Age of LO(s): 17 months

Cycle/Month: 5 (3 AL)/7

CD/DPO: 29/10

Testing plans if TWW: Thursday

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: kind of glad my job is busy right now as it keeps me off the crazy train

GTKY: What is your occupation? Pharmacist

Bee1112 · January 2015

@kayway85 I was just thinking about you yesterday! Im so sorry your friend said that to you. I would have been upset too. Hugs. Happy Belated Birthday to your LO!!

@twinkletoes3126‌ and @Tapthathank‌ we conceived DS our very first cycle no charting of any kind. Here we are on cycle 8 month 10 and still nothing. It is so frustrating. I completely understand. It sucks.

bumpuser331626 · January 2015

Hi ladies! I hope you all had a great holiday with your LOs and are getting back into a groove easily enough.

Age of LO(s): 7 & 6

Cycle/Month: 2/2

CD/DPO: CD9

Testing plans if TWW: n/a

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: After feeling 100% "Go! Go! Go!" for our first cycle, I'm feeling disarmingly "Eh" for Cycle 2. It's weirding me out. If our kiddos weren't begging for a little brother or sister, I'd really be doubting this whole shebang right now.

GTKY: What is your occupation? Small Business Owner

Bee1112 · January 2015

@MLG010105 I'm really not trying to be a bitch, I swear. But I would not be TTC just because my kids want a sibling. Are they going to take care of and pay for the baby? That sounds like you would end up resenting the child. Just because my 2 yo asks for a baby every day, that is not the reason we are TFAS.

Just my $.02

Whenigrowup · January 2015

Age of LO(s): 4

Cycle/Month: 1

CD/DPO: CD16/4? (Just a guess, really, based on secondary signs. I started BBT mid-cycle and don't see much of a pattern yet, thought it spiked on Day 12 and has stayed up there.)
Testing plans if TWW: Maybe at the end of next week.

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: 4 year old temper tantrums are no joke.
GTKY: What is your occupation? Teacher

dlynn484 · January 2015

Age of LO(s): 2 1/2

Cycle/Month: 2/2

CD/DPO: CD 2

Testing plans if TWW: Just started a new cycle, sadly

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: AF came yesterday. She sucks.

GTKY: What is your occupation? SAHM

bumpuser331626 · January 2015

@Bee1112 - I can assure you we would not be TTC #3 if it was only because #1 and #2 wanted #3. We have always wanted more than two children. Until recently, however, we had been led to believe that we would never be able to carry another pregnancy successfully. (We've lost two children in addition to the two who are living.) We have thought about, talked about, and prayed about this decision for six years now. I have hoped, with all my heart, that this day would come, when I'd be miraculously given the green light to go ahead with TTC #3.

At this very particular point in time, however, with taxes due, invoices going out, school starting back up after break, Christmas decorations coming down, anniversary trip coming up, opening a new branch of our small business, hiring on a new employee, beginning the next stage of our foster care licensing, and generally doing 1,000 things at once every moment of the day, I find myself doubting my ability to do it all with a baby, too.

I am confident that, should we be blessed with another biological child, I'll get my ish together and be able to love and take care of our third child just as well as I've taken care of our first two, no matter what else is going on in life. But, during these days when I'm feeling overwhelmed, it's awfully nice to have my other kiddos reminding me how very much this little one is wanted and how very much joy we will experience, should we be lucky enough to get pregnant and get to bring a baby home.

Edited because it's late, and words are hard when it's late.

RoastyToasty · January 2015

Happy wednesday! A day late, but still wanted to check in

Age of LO(s): 3

Cycle/Month: 6

CD/DPO: 26

Testing plans if TWW: still waiting to O.

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: just so over this cycle. No O, then some spotting yesterday (and EWCM... Magical ovulation spotting?? I'm not getting my hopes up).

GTKY: What is your occupation? Retail manager

catinatophat · January 2015

I'm a day late as well!!

Age of LO(s): 18 months

Cycle/Month: 4/4

CD/DPO: 3

Testing plans if TWW: N/A

Rants/Raves/ChartStalks: K is working on two more molars but she's being a champ about it.

GTKY: What is your occupation? Finance.

rbtrumpet · January 2015

Bee1112 said:

@rbtrumpet‌ good luck with your appointment today! Keep us updated!

It was a pretty basic appointment. She said since I did get pregnant on my own, that we should try for 6-8 months before we worry about anything. She said "in 6-8 months, if you're not pregnant, then we'll consider re-running the HSG (probably not blood tests or semen analysis since they were both perfect) and possibly start you on clomid". I heard "in 6-8 months, if I'm not pregnant, we'll consider re-running the HSG, or possibly going to an RE"

.

She said it's more likely that my tube just seized up during the HSG rather than being fully blocked since I have regular periods. I'm still worried and highly suspect un-diagnosed endo. I'm usually not a hypochondriac, so I'm trying to just let this go.

So I'm going to try to not over-think it for the next 6-8 months!

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