@deeny14 same thing happened to me with my temp. I think I O'd. yesterday and really needed an accurate temp today!! DS was was in his room screaming so I panicked and temped quickly but I'm sure it is off
@Al_TwinCities- frustrated here too this month! I have NO clue what is going on!!
@crowqueen03- Sorry about the anovulation cycle!! I hope that this month is better for you!! Out of curiosity, have you had many anovulatory cycles? I think I may be having one this month or that maybe my thermometer is not my friend or something. To my knowledge I have no health issues, which I've heard is usually what causes anovulatory cycles? Any insight is appreciated!!!
@fairygirl86- what brand of OPKS did you get? CD 15 sounds kind of late to start using them but I feel like if I am remembering this correctly you just had a longer cycle?? So maybe CD 15 is accurate? Are their directions on the box?
@cjt121413- Congrats on the job!! I would think with temping you can get the best of both worlds, you still are keeping track of what is going on with your body and cycles but should be able to avoid a pregnancy as well by knowing when your FW is. I'm still very new to all of this so don't take my word for it, but I would think you'd have an idea anyways based on your temps. Unless I can see how that would maybe cause some additional stress too. Just a thought though because I would not want to get back on BC either.
@CUtiger09- I'm definitely feeling your frustrations over here this month. Wanted to flush my thermometer down the drain this AM or break it in half, especially since my Mabis is just waiting for pick up @ Wal-mart
@mrsschmity- you'll be so surprised at the new insight temping gives!
@pooputtette- I ordered a Mabis this month too just to be sure because I've been using the Targe thermometer which I guess is known for "favoring" temps. I haven't overly noticed it I don't think except a few times, but this AM my temp went down slightly instead of up. So I can't help but wonder WTF is going on and does the thermometer have anything to do with it? I ordered mine from Wal-mart.com and they are delivering it for free to the store, so its $6 total?
@LizaKate1213- for some people the OPKS do coincide with their temps but for others, there's no real rhyme or reason as to why they turn an OPK when they do. Some people can go 2 days and get a positive both days, then get negatives for 2 days, then positive again. I think I had 4 positives this month and stopped using them after that because it was somewhat in line with my temps, but at the same time, it wasn't. So, the OPK is really just a secondary of what is going on and not what you want to fully rely on for the actual O date. I'd keep HIO
****Question*****Do you think proper hydration can affect sperm count/quality? Just wondering because DH is terrible about drinking anything. Seriously he may or may not finish his 16 oz coffee and that's it. Getting him to drink water is seriously a battle I gave up on years ago. The only time he's ever drank enough fluids to really keep him hydrated was when he did a stint as a part time landscaper a few years ago while in between jobs.
Cycle/Month: 4
CD: 25
What are you doing to get KU? Charting/temping,
Rants/Raves: Just over this month. Am heavily debating whether or not to just start using the Mabis tomorrow because of how crazy my temps have been. I'm really not overly concerned if it doesn't happen this month because of upcoming travel plans, so I'm ok with it, but for the love of all that's good and holy, I'd just like to know what is going on and when I did or when may O and then move already.
GTKY: a flight attendant is what I always wanted to be when I grew up. I had the opportunity 2 different times but the timing was not right.
Happy birthday (a day early) @AgGal2010 I felt the same this year and didn't celebrate, and then a couple weeks later I was like wtf, I shoulda just embraced it and enjoyed my bday cake--so enjoy yours and have a happy fun day.
Cycle/Month: 2/2
CD: 3
What are you doing to get KU?: waiting for AF to gtfo, then lotsa sex, temping, plan to use OPKs & pay attention to CF & CP. Also trying to lose weight & drink more water.
Rants/Rave/Chart Stalk: Not much going on. Charting is empowering!
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child? SAHM
ETA: @cjt121413 Congratulations on the job offer! I agree with @saladflambe, as long as you're prepared that you might get pregnant, go for it. @skiingstark I know you asked yesterday, but I do know what LARPING is (and I'm kind of jealous)! Have fun!
Month/Cycle: 5/3
CD: 65
What are you doing to get KU? Temping, charting, prenatal, waiting.
Rants/Raves: Just waiting for what seems like forever. Trying not to be grumpy; I might have ovulated twice already if I was "normal." One more week until I can contact my GYN/CNP, if I don't hear from her first.
Honorable mentions: Biggest IF support sister, sweetest bumpie, most genuine, LFAFer you'd most like to visit, great things come in small packages, pocket sized babe
@pooputtette it's possible. I was there from 2009-2011. Greatest group of women I've ever worked with. So down to earth and friendly. I still keep in touch with a few
@MNturnsVA - I'm excited to start temping! I've been frustrated and confused with using only OPKs. Granted I just started using them this last cycle, but I thought I would have had a positive for an approaching O by now. Then again my last cycle was longer than normal, so maybe I'm just going to O later this time around. Who knows. Either way I'm ready to start temping!
Rants/raves: DH and I are getting so frustrated being back at square one after losing our son in December. we haven't decided yet if this will be an actively trying cycle or a NTNP one. We are going to figure it out while af is here. I'm going to keep temping/charting either way.
Gtky: I wanted to be a nurse like my aunt but waaaay too much blood and guts lol I close my eyes during gory/surgical scenes in movies/tv lol. Once we are done having children I'm going back to finish my history degree so I can work in a museum and do research.
Rants/Raves: Still going a little nutty on deciding when to start opk's, either today or tomorrow. Last month my cycle was 29 days and I didn't temp. TMI maybe: AF stopped two days ago and yesterday I sneezed and I guess there was a little bit of AF still waiting and ruined my underwear, so mad.
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child? I changed my mind a lot as a child, always something in STEM. I was always fascinated with bio mechanics (robot arms and regrowing noses).
@mnturnsva did you want a chart stalk? Could you post your chart?
me 30; DH 35 TTC since May 2014. Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d. Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1). AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW. Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Short LP (8 days). Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Rants/Raves: Still trying to figure out how we are going to BD while we are LARPING this weekend with a cabin we share with other people.... I really do not want to miss a chance, trying for every other day.
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child?(Sorry if it has been asked) I wanted to be a teacher for a long time.
What is LARPING?
me 30; DH 35 TTC since May 2014. Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d. Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1). AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW. Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Short LP (8 days). Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Rants/Raves: Still going a little nutty on deciding when to start opk's, either today or tomorrow. Last month my cycle was 29 days and I didn't temp. TMI maybe: AF stopped two days ago and yesterday I sneezed and I guess there was a little bit of AF still waiting and ruined my underwear, so mad.
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child? I changed my mind a lot as a child, always something in STEM. I was always fascinated with bio mechanics (robot arms and regrowing noses).
This was my first month using OPKs. I'm really glad I did (I got a clear +). My cycles are between 26 and 27 days, and the directions on my box (First Response OPK) said to start on CD 10. I got a positive on CD 14, so four days of negatives before the positive. You may have directions in your box that give you a suggestion about when to start.
@vinerie Thanks! It says CD 11 and I'm a little nervous to wait till then. It's only my second month off BCPs and have heard two people tell me that they are super early ovulaters ( one said cycle 26 days and O's between 5-8). Keep trying to remind myself I am most likely the rule not the exception.
@vinerie Thanks! It says CD 11 and I'm a little nervous to wait till then. It's only my second month off BCPs and have heard two people tell me that they are super early ovulaters ( one said cycle 26 days and O's between 5-8). Keep trying to remind myself I am most likely the rule not the exception.
I can't imagine there is any harm in starting early, other than needing to buy more sticks! But maybe that is worth it for peace of mind. Plus, coming off BC adds an additional variable to the equation.
@MNturnsVA bought clear blue digital opk. My cycles are a little longer. But I'm not sure if that's cause of my miscarriage in may. But my cycles was 48 from may 22 to July 7 then 40 days July 7th to august 15. So I'm going off that but the cycles before I got pregnant in April was 32 days and 28 days since I had just got off bcp in February. Last month I got positive opk cd 24 so going off that is where I'm thinking cd 15 since I have 20 tests lol.
Rants/Raves: Tracking my cycle has me confused, although its my first month at it so I guess its expected. I got a negative OPK at 9:00am yesterday, a positive one at 2:30pm, and a negative one at 5:00pm. False positive maybe? My temp has also been on an upswing since day 9. Its like learning to read all over again, and I'm still sounding out the words. I'm impatient.
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child? I thought I would be a teacher, but my parents were both teachers and their friends were teachers and of course the school was full of teachers so I was under the impression that 90% of adults were teachers and it was the default position. I'm in culinary marketing now and I like it much better. Plus my weekly meetings involve food tastings and I get to try a new fall dessert today (butternut squash mousse with salted caramel crunchy cookie bits!)
cjt121413 I think that using the FAM as birthcontrol is awesome. I actually plan on using it myself as blood clots run in my family, and I do not want any kind of hormonal treatments that could put me more at risk. And an IUD was a pain in the ass....er...uterus....With charting I think that you'll be able to recognize when you're most fertile and use that to avoid sex just as easily as using it to know when to have sex with TTC. There's a large section in TCOYF that you can read over. I do think it is a reliable form of BC. I think you're spot on for not wanting to do BC, especially since it is only a few months off. I've also put off TTC before for career reasons. You have to do what is going to be best for your family. If you are the primary breadwinner, then I think it is a smart decision. I'm assuming the three months is so that you'll have a year of employment by the time LO comes? And for the benefits? Totally a smart decision in my opinion. Good luck with your decision, and congratulations on the new job! That's so exciting!
mrsschmity Welcome to the darkside! You're going to love it!
pooputtette Have you tried mixing it with a little bit of orange juice? It has helped tremendously with me....My problem is I think there's an aftertaste with pom juice. The OJ seems to minimize it a bit
Vicki1985 I am so sorry for your loss <<hugs>> I hope you guys can come to a decision easily....if you feel like you're not ready for the stress of TTC, then just NTNP this cycle. Absolutely nothing wrong with just wingin' it
Cycle/Month: 11/7
CD: 5
What are you doing to get KU? Vitamin regimen, pom juice, charting all things, and Metformin
Rants/Raves: So glad AF is just about over. Starting the 1000mg of Metformin today. So far it hasn't messed with my system too much. So all is good here!
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child?(Sorry if it has been asked)
I wanted to do something in the medical field....which I did! First was an EMT-B/medic in the military, now I'm a radiologic technologist, and i'm hoping to get into Health Informatics or Management after I get my Master's done. I did have a brief stint of wanting to be a Jockey, but I got too tall.
What are you doing to get KU? Oh you know, the usual.
Rants/Raves: Since its my 1st cycle and 1st month off BC, who knows what to expect. As I have mentioned, I am not charting yet, so everything is so up on the air. I thought I was going to get a change in CM the last day or two, but nothing yet. While DH and I wanted to try this organically for the 1st 3 months, I am leaning more and more to charting. Maybe next month, because this guessing game sucks. On a happy note, DH's penis "felt like it" this morning so that's good...
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child?(Sorry if it has been asked) Geesh, what didn't I want to be? A teacher, a vet, a lawyer. In HS I got the acting bug, and actually started college as a theater major. Now I am in fashion. Kinda all over the place
Month/Cycle (had to adjust the order, I have control issues): 8/11
CD: 6
What are you doing to get KU? Just bought some skanky Hanky Panky "After Midnight" lingerie...
Rants/Raves: Rave: Tried a rowing class last night and really loved it. Nice, low impact, full body workout. Rants: I need to stop obsessing over luteal phase, etc. Also, I swear I get PMS the week after my period these days... I have been quick to anger this week.
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child?
Told my fifth grade teacher that I wanted to be a secretary, and she said I would have to think of something better. What a hooker. As a really little kid, I would say I wanted to become a nun for the shock factor... even to flirt with little boys (so unattainable). At various other points, I have wanted to be a detective, interior designer, or a writer. I am currently a fundraiser.
What are you doing to get KU?: temps, cm, cutting out caffeine, randomly ate a pineapple core, lol
Rants/Rave/Chart Stalk: meh, nothing exciting, just waiting for O (derr)
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child? All I ever wanted to be was a ballerina or get to color all day. I'm close enough to the color all day dream
@cjt121413 I was also thinking about a better birth control than the pill, and I have heard that a diaphragm is a good non-extreme method. I hope you get settled in quickly at the new job and that when you are ready to TTC again, it happens fast!
What are you doing to get KU?: temps, cm, cutting out caffeine, randomly ate a pineapple core, lol
Rants/Rave/Chart Stalk: meh, nothing exciting, just waiting for O (derr)
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child? All I ever wanted to be was a ballerina or get to color all day. I'm close enough to the color all day dream
Here's a chart from the CDC with different options and failure
rates....if you combined methods I'm sure they'd be more effective IMHO.
They quote FAM with a 24% failure rate, but I would think that maybe it is just because of the lack of knowledge, amount of variables, or inconsistent charting? Who knows... https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/UnintendedPregnancy/PDF/Contraceptive_methods_508.pdf
What are you doing to get KU?: temps, cm, cutting out caffeine, randomly ate a pineapple core, lol
Rants/Rave/Chart Stalk: meh, nothing exciting, just waiting for O (derr)
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child? All I ever wanted to be was a ballerina or get to color all day. I'm close enough to the color all day dream
@josie12367 thanks. We've been trying again since June and had a suspected anov cycle June into July and then started temping so def O'd for the July/August part of an 81 day cycle. I'm new to ff so I don't know if/how to split my chart for the little breakthrough spotting or if that will mess up prediction stuff.
What are you doing to get KU?: I've been exercising and eating healthy to convince my body it's ready for another pregnancy. 1y4m first pp period finally! Also just ordered all the things from Amazon prime: thermometer, fresh pack of wondfos, frer
Rants/Rave/Chart Stalk: Hoping DH is as excited as I am about CD1
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child? Farmer
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@josie12367 thanks. We've been trying again since June and had a suspected anov cycle June into July and then started temping so def O'd for the July/August part of an 81 day cycle. I'm new to ff so I don't know if/how to split my chart for the little breakthrough spotting or if that will mess up prediction stuff.
I just had a 73 day cycle with 56 *long* days of spotting. I would just record the spotting as spotting instead of a period. Until you soak a pad or tampon it can all stay as one chart and is still considered one cycle. It would be easier to interpret the cycle as a whole later I think if you left it all as one chart, and didn't try to split it. Also, after 60 days I would call your doctor to see if they want to give you Provera to jump start your cycle again.
(If you clink my link below you can look at how I did my long cycle and charted the spotting....the astericks are spotting. I started temping there towards the end....and the crosshairs were due to Provera...I didn't actually ovulate)
I did see the dr he gave me progesterone but by the time he was able to get me in I was showing signs gearing up for O so I explained I was charting and temping and was concerned if I had conceived it would cause me to miscarry. He said I could wait a week then take it turned out I O'd the day I saw him CD 70 but now started my af naturally.
What are you doing to get KU? Charting CM, OPK and taking Metformin (I don't ovulate without it!). Consult with my RE is tomorrow so hopefully starting this cycle with Femara and TI.
Rants/Raves:
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child?
I wanted to be an astronaut. I even went to space camp in the 5th grade lol. Then I learned how much schooling (and science and math) was involved and changed my mind.
Married 9/19/09 Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
TTC#1 starting Nov. 2009 3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12 TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts. TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
Here's a chart from the CDC with different options and failure
rates....if you combined methods I'm sure they'd be more effective IMHO.
They quote FAM with a 24% failure rate, but I would think that maybe it is just because of the lack of knowledge, amount of variables, or inconsistent charting? Who knows... https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/UnintendedPregnancy/PDF/Contraceptive_methods_508.pdf
Thank you for your info and everyone's kind words! I have an appointment with my ob/gyn next week, so I will ask about the diaphragm. I've actually used it before and didn't have any major problems, so I'd definitely be open to trying it again.
Yeah, I understand why some people would not put off TTC for a job, but I think it is the best decision for us. My field is highly competitive right now, and this is a GREAT opportunity. While I think they would probably put up with it if I got pregnant before a year of employment, I would much prefer to have the comfort of federal law on my side. They also offer much better maternity and other benefits than my current employer does, so it will hopefully work out well. The new position is *almost* confirmed, so for now we aren't HIO like we would be otherwise.
I will definitely be lurking though. I've so enjoyed my time with all of you. I hope by the time we are TTC again, all of you will be KTFU!!
I have a question that I hope someone can answer...as I said this is my 1st month, so still a bit unsure of some things. Forgive me if this sounds stupid.
DH and I had sex this morning. This afternoon I am starting to get some EWCM. I don't want to miss this opportunity, but I doubt we will be able to have sex again today. Since I started to notice this only this afternoon, does that mean that any semen from this morning wouldn't have been able to travel. What's the timing here? I know you can get PG a few days before ovulation, and we will probably BD again this weekend.
Like I said, might be dumb. Sorry to be a bother! You gals are much better at this science thing than I am..
@yogahh- The EWCM is the ideal situation for the semen to get to where it needs to go, but just because you didn't see it this morning doesn't mean that the semen can't get to where they need to go. The EWCM just makes the conditions that more optimal for success. Also, you should not have sex again today/tonight. From my understanding you want quality sperm, not quantity. So I would wait until tomorrow or the next day. Most of the time its advised from what I've seen have sex EOD during FW but some do choose to have sex ED.
@yogahh- The EWCM is the ideal situation for the semen to get to where it needs to go, but just because you didn't see it this morning doesn't mean that the semen can't get to where they need to go. The EWCM just makes the conditions that more optimal for success. Also, you should not have sex again today/tonight. From my understanding you want quality sperm, not quantity. So I would wait until tomorrow or the next day. Most of the time its advised from what I've seen have sex EOD during FW but some do choose to have sex ED.
Thanks! I kinda figured that but maybe just wanted the reinforcement. Appreciate the feedback!
@yogahh Did you check your CM after you had sex? Sometimes the semen can make it appear like EWCM. I think I read in TCOYF to either check before sex or to wait till the next day so that there is no confusion on the quality of CM. I could be wrong though as this will be my first cycle checking CM
What are you doing to get KU? EOD, temping, charting, CM and all the other stuffs
Rants/Raves: Random temp spike this morning, up above my cover line. Seems early for ovulation, but who knows? I've had some watery cm lately.
GTKY: What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child?(Sorry if it has been asked) Ooh, ooh! Cowboy!!! Sadly, I'm in accounting. Not really the same.
Re: WTO:Thursday
CD: 18
What are you doing to get KU? All the usual suspects
Rants/Raves: I think I have finally O'd!! Temp rose a little this AM. FX for my next few temps! Yay
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child?(Sorry if it has been asked)
I wanted to be a lawyer, I think because everyone in my family is a lawyer. I am a school counselor and married a lawyer
CD: 25
What are you doing to get KU? Charting/temping,
Rants/Raves: Just over this month. Am heavily debating whether or not to just start using the Mabis tomorrow because of how crazy my temps have been. I'm really not overly concerned if it doesn't happen this month because of upcoming travel plans, so I'm ok with it, but for the love of all that's good and holy, I'd just like to know what is going on and when I did or when may O and then move already.
GTKY: a flight attendant is what I always wanted to be when I grew up. I had the opportunity 2 different times but the timing was not right.
Cycle/Month: 2/2
CD: 3
What are you doing to get KU?: waiting for AF to gtfo, then lotsa sex, temping, plan to use OPKs & pay attention to CF & CP. Also trying to lose weight & drink more water.
Rants/Rave/Chart Stalk:
Not much going on. Charting is empowering!
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child? SAHM
@skiingstark I know you asked yesterday, but I do know what LARPING is (and I'm kind of jealous)! Have fun!
Month/Cycle: 5/3
CD: 65
What are you doing to get KU? Temping, charting, prenatal, waiting.
Rants/Raves: Just waiting for what seems like forever. Trying not to be grumpy; I might have ovulated twice already if I was "normal." One more week until I can contact my GYN/CNP, if I don't hear from her first.
GTKY: Forensic Scientist
3/2015: Start TTC
8/2015: PCOS Dx
4/2016: BFP, Loss (4+5)
2/2017: BFP
Honorable mentions: Biggest IF support sister, sweetest bumpie, most genuine, LFAFer you'd most like to visit, great things come in small packages, pocket sized babe
C/M: 2/3
CD: 2
WAYDTGKU: nothina at the moment waiting out AF
Rants/raves: DH and I are getting so frustrated being back at square one after losing our son in December. we haven't decided yet if this will be an actively trying cycle or a NTNP one. We are going to figure it out while af is here. I'm going to keep temping/charting either way.
Gtky: I wanted to be a nurse like my aunt but waaaay too much blood and guts lol I close my eyes during gory/surgical scenes in movies/tv lol. Once we are done having children I'm going back to finish my history degree so I can work in a museum and do research.
CD: 8
What are you doing to get KU? temp, cm, opk
Rants/Raves: Still going a little nutty on deciding when to start opk's, either today or tomorrow. Last month my cycle was 29 days and I didn't temp. TMI maybe: AF stopped two days ago and yesterday I sneezed and I guess there was a little bit of AF still waiting and ruined my underwear, so mad.
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child? I changed my mind a lot as a child, always something in STEM. I was always fascinated with bio mechanics (robot arms and regrowing noses).
TTC since May 2014.
Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR.
RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Short LP (8 days).
Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Summer 2016 LFAF awards:
Winter 2016/2017 LFAF awards:
TTC since May 2014.
Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR.
RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Short LP (8 days).
Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Summer 2016 LFAF awards:
Winter 2016/2017 LFAF awards:
DS: Born 5-17-16
DS: Born 5-17-16
CD: 6
What are you doing to get KU? all the things
Rants/Raves: Just counting down the time until its Saturday.
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child?(Sorry if it has been asked) I wanted to be a teacher.
CD: 11
What are you doing to get KU?: temping, CM, OPK
Rants/Raves: Tracking my cycle has me confused, although its my first month at it so I guess its expected. I got a negative OPK at 9:00am yesterday, a positive one at 2:30pm, and a negative one at 5:00pm. False positive maybe? My temp has also been on an upswing since day 9. Its like learning to read all over again, and I'm still sounding out the words. I'm impatient.
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child? I thought I would be a teacher, but my parents were both teachers and their friends were teachers and of course the school was full of teachers so I was under the impression that 90% of adults were teachers and it was the default position. I'm in culinary marketing now and I like it much better. Plus my weekly meetings involve food tastings and I get to try a new fall dessert today (butternut squash mousse with salted caramel crunchy cookie bits!)
CD: 4
WAYDTKU: PNV, BD EOD, temping/charting, OPK, generally *trying* to be healthier
R/R/CS: AF has left the building! Getting excited for the weekend and enjoying the last few weeks of summer before I go back to work.
GTKY: I wanted to be either a teacher or a psychiatrist.... I guess I landed somewhere in the middle at school nurse!
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
vinerie Your chart looks great! FX for you!
cjt121413
I think that using the FAM as birthcontrol is awesome. I actually plan on using it myself as blood clots run in my family, and I do not want any kind of hormonal treatments that could put me more at risk. And an IUD was a pain in the ass....er...uterus....With charting I think that you'll be able to recognize when you're most fertile and use that to avoid sex just as easily as using it to know when to have sex with TTC. There's a large section in TCOYF that you can read over. I do think it is a reliable form of BC. I think you're spot on for not wanting to do BC, especially since it is only a few months off. I've also put off TTC before for career reasons. You have to do what is going to be best for your family. If you are the primary breadwinner, then I think it is a smart decision. I'm assuming the three months is so that you'll have a year of employment by the time LO comes? And for the benefits? Totally a smart decision in my opinion. Good luck with your decision, and congratulations on the new job! That's so exciting!
mrsschmity Welcome to the darkside! You're going to love it!
pooputtette Have you tried mixing it with a little bit of orange juice? It has helped tremendously with me....My problem is I think there's an aftertaste with pom juice. The OJ seems to minimize it a bit
Vicki1985 I am so sorry for your loss <<hugs>> I hope you guys can come to a decision easily....if you feel like you're not ready for the stress of TTC, then just NTNP this cycle. Absolutely nothing wrong with just wingin' it
Cycle/Month: 11/7
CD: 5
What are you doing to get KU? Vitamin regimen, pom juice, charting all things, and Metformin
Rants/Raves: So glad AF is just about over. Starting the 1000mg of Metformin today. So far it hasn't messed with my system too much. So all is good here!
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child?(Sorry if it has been asked)
I wanted to do something in the medical field....which I did! First was an EMT-B/medic in the military, now I'm a radiologic technologist, and i'm hoping to get into Health Informatics or Management after I get my Master's done. I did have a brief stint of wanting to be a Jockey, but I got too tall.
CD: 15
What are you doing to get KU? Oh you know, the usual.
Rants/Raves: Since its my 1st cycle and 1st month off BC, who knows what to expect. As I have mentioned, I am not charting yet, so everything is so up on the air. I thought I was going to get a change in CM the last day or two, but nothing yet. While DH and I wanted to try this organically for the 1st 3 months, I am leaning more and more to charting. Maybe next month, because this guessing game sucks. On a happy note, DH's penis "felt like it" this morning so that's good...
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child?(Sorry if it has been asked) Geesh, what didn't I want to be? A teacher, a vet, a lawyer. In HS I got the acting bug, and actually started college as a theater major. Now I am in fashion. Kinda all over the place
CD: 6
What are you doing to get KU? Just bought some skanky Hanky Panky "After Midnight" lingerie...
Rants/Raves: Rave: Tried a rowing class last night and really loved it. Nice, low impact, full body workout. Rants: I need to stop obsessing over luteal phase, etc. Also, I swear I get PMS the week after my period these days... I have been quick to anger this week.
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child?
Told my fifth grade teacher that I wanted to be a secretary, and she said I would have to think of something better. What a hooker. As a really little kid, I would say I wanted to become a nun for the shock factor... even to flirt with little boys (so unattainable). At various other points, I have wanted to be a detective, interior designer, or a writer. I am currently a fundraiser.
CD: 11
What are you doing to get KU?: temps, cm, cutting out caffeine, randomly ate a pineapple core, lol
Rants/Rave/Chart Stalk:
meh, nothing exciting, just waiting for O (derr)
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child? All I ever wanted to be was a ballerina or get to color all day. I'm close enough to the color all day dream
Just a little reading on the diaphragm for y'all if you're interested. The failure rate is 6 out of 100 with perfect use, and 12 out of 100 with typical use. I think if you combined it with the FAM it could be more effective.
https://www.arhp.org/Publications-and-Resources/Quick-Reference-Guide-for-Clinicians/choosing/Diaphragm
Here's a chart from the CDC with different options and failure rates....if you combined methods I'm sure they'd be more effective IMHO. They quote FAM with a 24% failure rate, but I would think that maybe it is just because of the lack of knowledge, amount of variables, or inconsistent charting? Who knows...
https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/UnintendedPregnancy/PDF/Contraceptive_methods_508.pdf
CD: 1
What are you doing to get KU?: I've been exercising and eating healthy to convince my body it's ready for another pregnancy. 1y4m first pp period finally! Also just ordered all the things from Amazon prime: thermometer, fresh pack of wondfos, frer
Rants/Rave/Chart Stalk: Hoping DH is as excited as I am about CD1
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child? Farmer
(If you clink my link below you can look at how I did my long cycle and charted the spotting....the astericks are spotting. I started temping there towards the end....and the crosshairs were due to Provera...I didn't actually ovulate)
CD: 2
What are you doing to get KU? Charting CM, OPK and taking Metformin (I don't ovulate without it!). Consult with my RE is tomorrow so hopefully starting this cycle with Femara and TI.
Rants/Raves:
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child?
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
Me: 33 H: 36
Married: 12/14/13 DS: 1/29/09
BFP2: 10/9/15 MMC: 11/12/15
BFP3: 4/6/16 DD: 12/12/16
Me: 33 H: 36
Married: 12/14/13 DS: 1/29/09
BFP2: 10/9/15 MMC: 11/12/15
BFP3: 4/6/16 DD: 12/12/16
I have a question that I hope someone can answer...as I said this is my 1st month, so still a bit unsure of some things. Forgive me if this sounds stupid.
DH and I had sex this morning. This afternoon I am starting to get some EWCM. I don't want to miss this opportunity, but I doubt we will be able to have sex again today. Since I started to notice this only this afternoon, does that mean that any semen from this morning wouldn't have been able to travel. What's the timing here? I know you can get PG a few days before ovulation, and we will probably BD again this weekend.
Like I said, might be dumb. Sorry to be a bother! You gals are much better at this science thing than I am..
CD: 14
What are you doing to get KU? CM, EOD, PNV
Rants/Raves: Night shifts are kicking by butt.... So tired!!! I'm in my FW so I need to put my game face on!
GTKY:What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child?(Sorry if it has been asked): I believe all I ever wanted to be was a mermaid!!!
CD: 11
What are you doing to get KU? EOD, temping, charting, CM and all the other stuffs
Rants/Raves: Random temp spike this morning, up above my cover line. Seems early for ovulation, but who knows? I've had some watery cm lately.
GTKY: What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child?(Sorry if it has been asked) Ooh, ooh! Cowboy!!! Sadly, I'm in accounting. Not really the same.