The TWW post for Week 02/02

sonpetitlapin · February 2015

Welcome to this week's edition for the TWW!!! This is for anyone who is entering the TWW this week or is in their TWW.

Where are you in the TWW? When will you test? Any phantom symptoms?

QFTTWW: What is your favorite GIF?

sonpetitlapin · February 2015

Good luck to those who had IUIs!!!

suziq1978 · February 2015

Good look to everyone!

I am either 11 dpo or 7dpo today. FF says 7 but I think I may have o'd earlier than FF thinks. My temps have been super wonky this cycle.

As for symptoms, I've had nausea, some mild cramping/achiness, my back hurts today but I shoveled snow yesterday. I did spot just a little late last night so not sure what that was about.

I'm probably going to go with FF's dates and test at the end of the week. Unless I can't wait then I'll go buy some dollar tree tests.

sonpetitlapin · February 2015

Good Luck @suziq1978

gfgrump · February 2015

Well I'm finally convinced I'm squarely in the TWW. CD23. According to ff I ovulated on cd 16. Which might be why my progesterone was so low in my tests, bc it was only like 4dpo. So I'm weirdly encouraged. Temps are high. But I've been duped before, so trying really hard to just not hope or believe anything.

Other than that, no symptoms. @suziq1978, I'm stalking your chart daily! Keeps me from thinking about mine so much!~

suziq1978 · February 2015

@Dwmmwd - your temps look awesome. FX for them staying up high. Stalk my chart all you want. I'm not convinced that I o'd on cd20 like FF says. I'm thinking I may have o'd on cd 16. It's all a waiting game now. Good luck to you!

sonpetitlapin · February 2015

I am leaning more towards CD 16 for you too. I also think your coverline is a lot lower than what it is showing due to you being sick and those high temps.

kindershlitz · February 2015

Thanks for the well wishes and starting this @sonpetitlapin‌! Good luck @‌suziq1978!
@Dwmmwd‌ Is your appointment to go over bloodwork today or tomorrow? I was thinking it was soon.

Child mentioned
I was supposed to have an u/s today but I cancelled because of child care issues (we received over a foot of snow yesterday and into the early morning). So I'll be going tomorrow to confirm ovulation. I didn't track anything myself this cycle but I believe based on the trigger, O was Saturday. Normally TWWs have lost their excitement for me but I'm terribly anxious this time around. Officially testing Feb. 11.

I don't know how to do GIFs but I like them. On some random post someone did the Saved By the Bell, Jesse Spano 'I'm so excited' scene. That made me laugh and stuck in my brain.

suziq1978 · February 2015

@sonpetitlapin - I agree. I think FF got confused because of those high temps and then I had some dips as well. I was looking back at my last couple of cycles and I'm pretty consistent with o on cd16. I might test with some dollar trees over the next couple days. Past cycles have had a 10/11 day lp so if I don't get af today testing in the morning could be validated.

hooligans4 · February 2015

I'm going to say I'm in my 2ww just because I'm mid cycle. I don't chart anymore so it's always a guessing game for me. I am CD10 of a usual 22ish day cycle. We only had sex yesterday so I hope O'd yesterday or today. Had left sided pain so that's good. DH hasn't had much interest in sex lately so it's hard on me. I asked all last week and he didn't want to. Last month he kept loosing his erection so I know that's why he doesn't want to. He did fine last night so maybe I will try again tomorrow.

Good luck to our three IUI's. It is three right. Let us know when you all will be testing.

jenherman64 · February 2015

I'm CD23 and 7dpo although the I could be 11dpo as FF could have messed up. My temps have been up and down, I am super bloated, sore boobs, breaking out and bad and was a little crampy today but these are all normal for me post-O. I'm planning on waiting until day of expected period to test.

With my first 2 children, I didn't track cycle symptoms and really had no clue when i ovulated. I had just come off birth control and somehow managed to get pregnant the 2nd month of TTC with my first and the 1st month TTC with my 2nd. I did some research on ovulation and we did it on days 10, 12, 14 and 16 of my cycle and that worked with both kids. It definitely hasn't been that easy this go around. We haven't been doing the BD dilegently as we should. We've decided to only try for one more month as my hubby is going to get snipped which I'm ok with. I'm glad he agreed to try for a few months as I was always on the fence for a 3rd and feel like we are letting fate decide and if it's meant to be, it will. If it doesn't happen, at least my DH agreed to give it a go and for that I'll always be thankful for.

Good luck ladies!!

smd1225 · February 2015

I think I o'ed today so just heading into tww

emsmama15 · February 2015

TWW here, 5 dpiui...and post-ovulation, I think. I'm trying to stay positive about this cycle.

symptoms - nothing yet, except I'm breaking out like a teenager. Must be all the hormone swings with the meds. Ugh! I'll have a beta in one week, on 2/9! I love GIFs but have no idea how to post them.

. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

dolphin012 · February 2015

I am out as of today Good-luck everyone!

Teenie16 · February 2015

I'm 3dpIUI... I'm not going to test for at least another week. Supposed to have my bets on Feb 13.. Friday the 13th.

) I'm breaking out too, but I'm sure it's the progesterone because this hasn't happened in a long time. Good luck to my buddies and all of you in the 2ww.
I don't know how to post gifs but I like seeing them.

luvmyponies · February 2015

My 2WW officially ended this morning. Of course AF tortured me for two days with spotting and cramps. Well, at least I can now can move forward with the blood work at the RE.

sonpetitlapin · February 2015

@dolphin012 and @luvmyponies BOO!!! I am so sorry AF showed. Damn her.

leahrae75 · February 2015

I am in the middle of my tww, trying not to give it too much thought though. Will be able to test in about a week.

As far as "symptoms" the girls are very sensitive, but that happens from time to time before AF.

Other than that my only aches and pains are from the gym, so if there are any other symptoms they hidden by gym torture. Lol!

kindershlitz · February 2015

sorry @dolphin012 and @luvmyponies

AF sucks.

emsmama15 · February 2015

So sorry @dolphin012‌ and @luvmyponies.

ladydc78 · February 2015

6 or 8 dpo depending on whether I trust my crappy temping or cbfm. Think I will wait till ff recommended test date since I m pretty nervous after last time. Had first appt with RE and felt a bit wham bam thank you mam- basically 8 min of face time with dr running rapid fire through her spiel then nurse then fin counsellor everyone saying any question any questions and continuing on without pause. Kind of a bummer. Makes me wonder if I should seek out a naturopath to at least get second opinions. I don't want to be pushed into treatments. I also started prog cream this morning (got the ok from re although she said it's too low of a dose to do much) so I'm kinda nervous about potential side effects from that and whether I should be doing it at all. And finally I went overboard at whole foods in getting sulfate free /paraben free organic shampoo and soap just in case I should be detoxing my system in hopes that will help with ttc. Long shot, I know. Guess I'm turning into a big hippie here.

btw how do you guys share/stalk your charts? Weirdly have had ear ringing lately and occasional bloating.

kindershlitz · February 2015

@ladydc78‌ that's disappointing about your RE visit. Is that the only option in your area? It might be worth trying another place.

ladydc78 · February 2015

@kindershlitz‌ there are other options (live in wash dc area) but these guys are supposed to be the best -shady grove fertility-and they clearly know their stuff - just feels a bit assembly line for my taste. I think I will get through the initial diag tests and then decide whether or not to stay. Am seriously considering ctm/accupuncture/naturopath - wonder if anyone on this board has any experience with one ?

suziq1978 · February 2015

Well I'm officially out of the TWW as af started this morning. BOOOO!

sonpetitlapin · February 2015

@ladydc78 are they the best because of word of mouth? I know I heard the Shady Grove commercials all the time on the radio when I lived up there.

sonpetitlapin · February 2015

@suziq1978 BOO!!! I am so sorry.

gfgrump · February 2015

@suziq1978 boo! I've been thinking about you a lot, since we're so close in cycle. Sorry. Hope you do something nice for yourself today.

kindershlitz · February 2015

@suziq78 Yuck

sorry!

@ladydc78 I did acupuncture and loved it. However since we are moving forward with fertility treatments, we decided to put our money towards that. We just couldn't afford it all. Maybe some other people might have a recommendation in your area, it was suggested to me to post on the IF board requesting recs. I was uncomfortable with that but you could try the PG after 35 board. I ended up going with a rec from my OB because I had no clue. Someone on here recommended hers in my area. We have both been pleased with our practices- but we are in Detroit so that helps you none. It might be worth a consult somewhere else. You have to go so often if you start an action plan, it helps to like the office with which you're working.

luvmyponies · February 2015

@ladydc78 - I'm going to Boston IVF and they recommend acupuncture. I have a follow-up consult after all my blood work comes back and I plan to talk with my doctor about it. A friend of mine went to Boston IVF as well and she did acupuncture, and got pregnant on her 2nd IVF try. She also told me that a friend of hers tried it and ended up getting pregnant without IVF. Of course everyone is different, but it seems like a lot of people have success with it.

Tinkerred19788 · February 2015

I just had my first iui yesterday. Am trying to stay busy for the 2ww.

dolphin012 · February 2015

@suzieq1978 Sorry to hear about af.....bummer, bummer...

@Tinkerred19788 Fx for your IUI!!

suziq1978 · February 2015

@Dwmmwd - I went and got my nails done last night so that made me a feel a little better. I'm kind of excited cuz H is getting me a Les Miserables bracelet for Valentines. I know, it's supposed to be a surprise but I'm allergic to all metals and he had to have me look at it to make sure it wouldn't bother me. So now I'm really excited about it.

emsmama15 · February 2015

@suziq1978, sorry to hear about AF. She sucks!!

@Tinkerred19788 - best of luck with your IUI.

8 dpiui here. Being super busy at work and now being SICK has really taken my mind off the TWW!! I guess that's a positive.

Good luck to everyone still in it!!

Teenie16 · February 2015

@Tinkerred19788‌ good luck. Fingers crossed for you!
@ladydc78‌ I have been doing acupuncture for years for non TTC issues. And love it. Last year, after a few months of TTC, I starred getting acupuncture for fertility. And back in November I switched to an acupuncturist that specializes in fertility. I love it and have seen the benefits in other parts of my health... but I'm still here. I wouldn't do acupuncture in place of an RE.
Sorry your appointment didn't go well. I.would definitely look for another one that you are comfortable with.

emsmama15 · February 2015

@ladydc78 - I'm sorry, I meant to respond to your post about acupuncture. I think it has a place in TTC. I've been doing it since October. Do I think that alone will get me pregnant? I have PCOS, so definitely no. But, it has helped IMMENSELY with my anxiety and stress level. The other day, my acupuncturist threw out there that IF I took a break, she'd like to work with me doing herbs and other things to try to get me in a better place for TTC before I went back to my RE. I'm not sure I want to take a break, but I'm thinking if we have a few more BFNs, I might do it.

So, what I'm trying to say is that I think acupuncture can help with TTC, but like @Teenie16 said, I wouldn't ever do it in PLACE of a RE. I'd try to get past Shady Grove being the "best" and see if you can get an appointment somewhere else. When I met my RE, I left his office knowing that he would get me pregnant. I think that's how everyone should feel. They should take time to learn your whole history and get a feel for what's going on with YOU. Reproductive Endocrinology cannot be a one size fits all deal. Just my two cents. Best of luck!

ladydc78 · February 2015

Wow great to hear people have had such pos experiences with accupuncture ! Makes me want to try it no matter how ttc goes. I totally agree that I would not do it instead of RE, only in addition -lots of wise women here. Obviously depends on how costs of everything start to go up I probably can't have everything. I guess I shouldn't say that RE is 'the best' only that it has an extremely high success rate which is why I went there but of course who knows how they count these things. I will def keep researching and meanwhile hoping for a bfp soon!

emsmama15 · February 2015

@ladydc, do you have any insurance coverage for acupuncture? I can do 12 sessions at 80/20 (so I pay $11.30). Otherwise, do you have a card for pre-tax health spending -- I think it's called flexible health care spending? My card can be used for that as well. So, I've already used 5 of my 12 sessions for the year - going weekly as it keeps me SANE - but I'm justifying it by thinking I can use my card even if I have to pay full price (for mine, full price is $75). Good luck!!

ladydc78 · February 2015

@emsmama15‌ yeah I ve been checking into the insur stuff -amazingly hard to figure out we have -geha/united ppo but so far can only find conflicting info on whether they cover acu . I wish the insur co s didn't make it such a guessing game. Also realizing they don't cover Ivf makes me think we should switch to md ipo just in case but that wouldn't be till open season next October . Btw sorry for the grammar errors - we don't have internets at home so I use iphone only and am not much of a speed texter. :P

emsmama15 · February 2015

HPT was a BFN today. Beta tomorrow will be negative too, I'm sure. On to the next cycle once I stop my progesterone.

Teenie16 · February 2015

@emsmama15 I'm so sorry.

hooligans4 · February 2015

Sorry @emsmama15‌ for the bfn.

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