GTKY- what shift do you work?

aliciamarkie · August 2015

I'm a charge nurse 3-11, which is why I'm the late night poster. I'm currently working the graveyard shift as a favor to a friend. I need all the coffee.

I also have a question. Since me and DH both work nights, what can you ladies suggest to set the mood during the day? Candles aren't that sexy when it's light out. And maybe it's just me, but getting into my lingerie at noon feels strange.

Anyway, what shift do you ladies work? And does it affect your journey TTC?

BabyIntegers · August 2015

I work 0630am until 0700pm It doesn't affect my journey TTC . . . I should say, hasn't yet.

As far as ideas: Breakfast in bed only it involves you naked and DH eating food off of you?

BreeToll · August 2015

My shifts are all over the map (currently casual) so I end up with a lot of nights (1900-0730) while DH is a farmer. His "shifts" generally change depending on the season. It will be interesting to see how harvest goes if I don't get pregnant this month. Because I would likely ovulate right in the middle of the busiest time of harvest next month.

I try to do sexy wake up calls (if I'm on nights) for DH, which then lead to sex and a foot/leg rub for me (added incentive after a long shift haha).

cjt121413 · August 2015

I work 9-530 (often later depending on what's going on) Monday-Friday although sometimes I'll go in on a Saturday or Sunday. DH works in the restaurant biz so his hours are weird. His off days are MTSat. Wednesdays and Sundays he works mornings and Thursdays and Fridays he works all day until midnight ish.

It has a definite impact on TTC. Sex is not an option on Thursdays or Fridays bc he's beat from being on his feet for so long. My plan during FW next month is BD on Saturday, Sunday, MTW. Ha!

As far as setting the mood for day time BD, have you tried music? That seems to help me. DH loves afternoon sexy time. I think something to do with the visual aspect of it not being dark in the room.

cammlyn · August 2015

I am an RN on day shift. 7a-7p.
Some days I feel like is hurts our ttc. If O falls on my 3 days strech by the time I get home it is more like a task that has to be done than something fun. It's sometimes something I have to dig deep and find the will power as my eyes are have way closed and my feet and legs ache. Lol

maddenmm · August 2015

I am a unit clerk at a hospital and the majority of my shifts are 3-11pm. I only work on reserve at the moment so only a handful of shifts per month hasn't affected us TTC.
DH is a manager at an auto shop so he has longer hours as well.

saladflambe · August 2015

I work from home, so sometimes my hours are 9-6...sometimes they're more like 6AM-3AM. At least I get to be at home. It's a lot easier to work a zillion hours when you're in PJs.

PrimRoseMama · August 2015

aliciamarkie said:
I'm a charge nurse 3-11, which is why I'm the late night poster. I'm currently working the graveyard shift as a favor to a friend. I need all the coffee.

I also have a question. Since me and DH both work nights, what can you ladies suggest to set the mood during the day? Candles aren't that sexy when it's light out. And maybe it's just me, but getting into my lingerie at noon feels strange.

Anyway, what shift do you ladies work? And does it affect your journey TTC?

I'm on the 24/7 SAHM shift. Thankfully both kids sleep through most nights. Now if only my broken back & bladder could get the memo that would be swell!

I say in your situation capitalize on the morning sex. Get busy as y'all wake up then have breakfast then get more busy...

I miss morning sex because my kids are late sleepers, but I'm too chicken to get busy for fear we will get interrupted by sleepy bed-heads coming in to cuddle.

dsmith211 · August 2015

8 to 5, M-F but weekends and overtime is very frequent and I really don't have a say. Like I had to work all day yesterday 10 to 8. We make it work though.

indulgentgypsy · August 2015

PrimRoseMama said:

aliciamarkie said:
I'm

I'm on the 24/7 SAHM shift. Thankfully both kids sleep through most nights. Now if only my broken back & bladder could get the memo that would be swell!

I say in your situation capitalize on the morning sex. Get busy as y'all wake up then have breakfast then get more busy...

I miss morning sex because my kids are late sleepers, but I'm too chicken to get busy for fear we will get interrupted by sleepy bed-heads coming in to cuddle.
I teach so TTC over the summer is great. Otherwise it is hard to stay awake long enough during the week

@PrimRoseMama we were caught by my quiet little night owl a few weeks ago... nother fun at the time, but funny later

R0824H · August 2015

My shifts are all over the place!! The earliest shift I have is at 4 am so I'm up at 230 am and I also work 3 pm-11 pm afternoons with some night shifts mixed in....it's going to make it very interesting for temping that's for sure!

CosmoAnne1 · August 2015

I am a SAHM mom so all day everyday. My DH works anytime between 5am -7pm. I can go anytime of the day. For me all kids need to be gone or asleep. By the time that happens I want to go to bed. It take s a bit to get me in the mood. My youngest only sleeps like an hour at a time if I'm lucky.

so I'm not much for help. Good luck try to have as much sexy time as possible.

fairygirl86 · August 2015

i work graveyard shift 10 pm to 7am

Everycol0r · August 2015

Man yall other SAHMs beat me to the punch.

24/7. The shift never ends.

( But I did venture to hobby lobby alone yesterday which more than made up for it.

hunnybunny17 · August 2015

I agree with PP on the morning/breakfast sex. If the daylight specifically is a mood-killer for you, maybe get some blackout curtains if you don't have them already.I normally work 7-4, and DH works days too. Occasionally DH will work swing shift. Working hasn't effected us ttc yet.

TCUFrog08 · August 2015

I work for a dr office. Mob-Friday 8am to 5 pm. It is a nice change of pace from being an Athletic Trainer in a school district.

mrstmoose · August 2015

I work M-F 8-5 (but if I don't have any other appointments, I can leave earlier so I usually leave between 3-4). I am only on call once or twice a year so I can't really complain. And we don't have any kids yet so having time to BD isn't an issue!

dixie7701 · August 2015

I work M-F 8-4:30, but my husband works nights. His shift is technically 9p-5a but he's usually there to get his team going by 8 and doesn't get home until 7:30 or 8 the next morning. We see each other very little during the week.

cattlebride · August 2015

3pm to 3am I'm an RN as well. Quickies over lunch hour are fun. A text here and there will do wonders

LadyMillil · August 2015

I'm in research. My schedule is flexible based on my experiments and if I need to carpool with DH. I generally work Monday 6:30-2, Tuesday and Wednesday 7:30-5:30, Thursday 7:30-5, Fridays I start at 7:30 and leave at 3 if I can. When necessary I work a few mornings on weekends.

Par13 · August 2015

I work 9am-6pm-ish Mon-Fri, but I end up working a lot of nights and weekends at home as well.

I agree with PPs about blackout curtains.

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