CD/DPO: 22/6 (not sure on O date though as not temping)
Timing: every other day
Testing Plans: wait for 30 day mark
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: getting a cold which is rubbish
GTKY: What are your three favorite things about yourself? This is really hard for me because, as you may have noticed from my posts, I can be really negative about myself! But will give it a go: 1) I'm hardworking 2) I always make time for others 3) I am the most cynical person in the whole world
Congrats to all the BFPs! I only pop in here occasionally so I don't recognize many of you anymore!
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD/DPO: 21/4
Timing: bad
Testing Plans: none
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: nothing exciting
GTKY: What are your three favorite things about yourself? I'm determined (my friends and family know the best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can't do it), I'm loyal, and I'm a quick thinker.
Super TMI question @sorarose but did you use the preseed just as external lube or did you use the little injector thingies? I've been considering trying the injector things for FW this month. We bought Preseed really late in the game last cycle (I think pretty much on O day, so not sure if it did anything), but I got a BFN last month with just using it externally. :-/
Congrats @mrsschmity and @jvrchef!! And happy birthday @sldp123 <:-P Also thank you @laurenm2123, @ttcimpls and @LizaKate1213 for the chart stalk! The discarded temp on CD16 was because I didn't get enough sleep and woke up like almost an hour before I actually temped, plus I was angry at my cat. So I figure it wouldn't be legit.
@ashbear720 if you read the directions on the package it tells you to insert the lube inside your vagina. And please remember that preseed lube does not grantee a pregnancy bit just helps the sperm get to where they need to be.
Married: August 2012
TTC #1: July 2015
BFP 1: October 30, 2015; EDD: July 6, 2016- Team Pink
@LizaKate1213Thank you!! I appreciate the support on this board, you ladies are amazing! Also congrats on the BFP's!! I had a good feeling @mrsschmitywoohoo!!
@mrsschmity Congrats! I came here first thing this morning to find your update but couldn't respond until now :-)
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD/DPO: 26/9
Timing: -4, -3, -1, 1
Testing Plans:After my 2 faint lines yesterday I tested again this morning with a wonfo and got a faint positive. Tested this afternoon with an FRER and got a strong positive and I also got a Clearblue that came back "pregnant" so I guess I believe it now.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: I just wanted to say thank you to everyone here for all the support and for pushing me to start temping which I think is the best advice I was given on my TTC journey. I only recently started participating but I lurked for a while and just knowing that I wasn't alone in this made me feel a lot better.
GTKY: What are your three favorite things about yourself? My loyalty, my sense of humor and my dedication to getting things done.
Unexplained infertility and TTC since December 2014
February 2016 - May 2016: 3 IUI's -- all BFN
August 2016: IVF #1 (Lupron, Gonal F and Menopur) -- 12 retrieved, 9 fertilized, 3 frozen and 1 x day 5 hatching blast transferred -- BFN. Sent remaining 3 embryos for PGS testing -- 2 didn't survive thaw, 1 was abnormal.
February 2017: IVF #2 (Gonal F, Menopur, and Ganirelix) -- 12 retrieved, 6 fertilized, 3 sent for PGS testing and all were abnormal
March 2018: IVF #3 (Menopur, Follistim, Ganirelix and HGH) -- 14 retrieved, 12 fertilized, 4 sent for PGS testing, and 3 were PGS normal
May 2018: FET #1 -- BFN
August 2018: FET #2 -- BFP!!! healthy baby girl born May 2019!!
July 2020: FET #3 -- embyro did not survive thaw
September 2020 - IVF #4 (Menopur, Follistim, Ganirelix and HGH) -- 1 PGS normal
October 2020 - FET #4 -- BFN
January 2021 - IVF #5 (Menopur, Follistim, Ganirelix and HGH) -- 2 PGS normal
@BeachTigress - Thanks - H and I have had to use regular ol' lube our entire relationship (my problem ) to get the deed done, and when I saw studies online proving that lube hinders sperm motility we bought Preseed, and have just been using it like regular lube. The packaging did say you could use it like regular lube, but I wasn't sure if inserting it would actually make any difference for me personally... I didn't really notice EWCM last cycle... just trying to figure out if internal use might be a better option for me!
@Kstu728 You can start temping at any time...I would recommend starting now so that you get the hang of it and get into a routine before your next cycle. As far as knowing which day to count as CD1, most people will use the day they see red blood (no brown spotting). Good luck!
This. Getting into the routine of it at any point in a cycle is a great idea. And CD 1 = the first day of full flow that requires a tampon/pad.
Right now I'm just trying to get through these next couple days. AF is supposed to arrive on Thursday and the wait to see if it actually happens or not is kind of killing me at the moment. The fact the PMS and pregnancy symptoms are so much alike is a cruel joke of nature.
Hello everyone. I am a long time lurker. I love reading everyone's rants on here.
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD/DPO: 22/10
Timing: -2, -1, +1
Testing Plans:I have already given in
once.I am trying to hold out for the
next couple of days to see how my temps go.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk:The TWW makes
me crazy.I have been over analyzing everything
on my chart. I have been comparing this month to previous months.There are some similarities and some
differences.I cannot wait for Sunday to
get here.
GTKY: What are your three favorite things about yourself?
Right now I'm just trying to get through these next couple days. AF is supposed to arrive on Thursday and the wait to see if it actually happens or not is kind of killing me at the moment. The fact the PMS and pregnancy symptoms are so much alike is a cruel joke of nature.
Testing Plans: Tested this morning and yesterday and BFNs. I'll keep testing until AF.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: I really thought it was our month (I know, I know...only our second cycle.) I've just felt so different this cycle. But I'm not out til I see AF!! Last cycle started pre AF spotting on cd11. Nothing yet, so...
GTKY: What are your three favorite things about yourself? Good with kids. My sense of humor. My eye sight. I'm weirdly proud of it.
EDIT: I'm the jerk who didn't congratulate the BFP's! Whoops!! I apologize & am ecstatic for you women!! Congratulations & positive womb vibes your way!!
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD/DPO: 31/ I've lost hope in my counts
Timing: See R/R/CS
Rant/Rave/Chart Stalk: Considering this is my first cycle off BCP, I vote either I didn't ovulate or ovulated later than my calculations. It's CD31 with no AF. Granted, all her tale-tell signs are showing up. I suspect to see her over the weekend. Evil shrud. Oh, and all BFN's.
GTKY: I like my positivity, I have great hair, and I tend to believe I draft amaze-balls documents at work.
@mrsschmity I'm happy for you, but sad to see you go at the same time! See! You're not out til you're out!! Glad you're not out H&H 9 months to you and everyone else with BFPs.
@Kballew10@hockeyfan42@furbabymom2007 Thanks for the reading tips! Unfortunately - and also fortunately- DH doesn't do sports over TV unless it's a big big game (ie Super Bowl). I'm grateful for that because I have friends whose social lives revolves around game schedules. So that compromise is out. But I don't know why I hand thought of reading at night. I do LOVE to watch tv with DH I just wish I could have time for both. And he goes to sleep earlier anyway. I also love audiobooks. During the move they were grate and for big cleaning sprees. I do also have a kindle. I think you ladies are also right in that I have to find the right book musically when I read the most is when the book has me under its spell. I like the idea of a challenge.
@meggyme@MagnoliaRoseFern Thank you or your kind words about MIL. The situation with BIL is incredibly complex, our relationship is rocky at best, nonexistent at worst (although DH and I sometimes think it's the other way - everyone is better off when there NO relationship). With MIL having new diagnosis, DH needs all my support, I don't want to bring more stress to him.
MIL was horrible at eating much or drinking water well before any illness. It's been battle. But with the upcoming chemo, even the doctors told her she needs to eat more and take better care so she can be a stronger when chemo starts. I know I shouldn't get angry but when she told us that Monday she had only eaten 200 calories the entire day. I just lost it. There's only so much you can do for a person if they don't want to care for themselves.
I'm just reminding myself: One. Day. At. A. Time.
Maybe I should mix both problems - read more to de-stress while caring for MIL.
As far as BIL goes, the guy's an a***hole. I'm here for DH and for MIL, not for him.
So I went to the obgyn, exam went well nothing abnormal. She was really awesome. I got my preservative free flu shot today too just in case . One thing that was concerning to me is that she warned me that even TTC lube could potentially slow motility so, she said not use too much. She said it could have no effect at all either, but you never know, which makes me feel paranoid because I used it every time we DTD to keep up the pace of ED sex during the fertile window….. FX that it had no effect at all. I like the way October is rolling out this month. Trying to allow myself to be optimistic at the same time, wanting to stay grounded in case I'm disappointed which is a hard stance to maintain.
@createillumination I am having the same situation as you CM like whoa!!! I actually feel like I need to change my underwear because there is so much of it. ***TMI****
:-&
@createillumination and @lasscher - me too with the CM! I was crazy this morning searching what this could mean post-O, so it makes me feel better knowing I'm not alone! Let the SS begin....
I know I'm late to the party here (crazy work day yesterday so couldn't do a full post), but I didn't want to miss sending congrats to @sorarose and @mrsschmity!!! H&H 9 mos to you both and hope to join you in the June BMB!
Edited: QBF and words
Me: 36 | DH: 34 Married: May 2008 TTC #1 since August 2015 FET #1: November 4, 2016 BFP: November 13, 2016 EDD: July 25, 2017
Re: TWW Tuesday
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD/DPO: 21/4
Timing: -5, -3, +1
Testing Plans: Don't really have any. Probably wait and see if AF is late
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: not much today (at least not yet) Don't have much hope for this cycle since it's my first temping/charting.
GTKY: What are your three favorite things about yourself? Hard worker, compassionate, good sense of humor
DS1 -- 9/30/2016
Month/Cycle: 12/13
CD/DPO: 22/6 (not sure on O date though as not temping)
Timing: every other day
Testing Plans: wait for 30 day mark
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: getting a cold which is rubbish
GTKY: What are your three favorite things about yourself? This is really hard for me because, as you may have noticed from my posts, I can be really negative about myself! But will give it a go: 1) I'm hardworking 2) I always make time for others 3) I am the most cynical person in the whole world
Congrats @sorarose and @mrsschmity
Congrats to the bfps!!! We all hope to see you on the flip side soon!!!
CD/DPO: 18/ 8
Timing:-every other day during the week -3, -1, +1
Testing Plans: Waiting till the 12th if no AF
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: Feeling nothing right now....
GTKY: What are your three favorite things about yourself? I'm very creative, fun, and a great friend.
ttc July 2015 ~ bfp Nov 2015 (cp)
bfp Dec 2015 ~ (tfmr 17wk, March 2016, genetic disease)
ttcal May 2016
Also thank you @laurenm2123, @ttcimpls and @LizaKate1213 for the chart stalk! The discarded temp on CD16 was because I didn't get enough sleep and woke up like almost an hour before I actually temped, plus I was angry at my cat. So I figure it wouldn't be legit.
Eta: jvrchef
@mrsschmity Congrats! I came here first thing this morning to find your update but couldn't respond until now :-)
CD/DPO: 26/9
Timing: -4, -3, -1, 1
Testing Plans:After my 2 faint lines yesterday I tested again this morning with a wonfo and got a faint positive. Tested this afternoon with an FRER and got a strong positive and I also got a Clearblue that came back "pregnant" so I guess I believe it now.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: I just wanted to say thank you to everyone here for all the support and for pushing me to start temping which I think is the best advice I was given on my TTC journey. I only recently started participating but I lurked for a while and just knowing that I wasn't alone in this made me feel a lot better.
GTKY: What are your three favorite things about yourself? My loyalty, my sense of humor and my dedication to getting things done.
Me 35, DH 37
Unexplained infertility and TTC since December 2014
February 2016 - May 2016: 3 IUI's -- all BFN
August 2016: IVF #1 (Lupron, Gonal F and Menopur) -- 12 retrieved, 9 fertilized, 3 frozen and 1 x day 5 hatching blast transferred -- BFN. Sent remaining 3 embryos for PGS testing -- 2 didn't survive thaw, 1 was abnormal.
February 2017: IVF #2 (Gonal F, Menopur, and Ganirelix) -- 12 retrieved, 6 fertilized, 3 sent for PGS testing and all were abnormal
March 2018: IVF #3 (Menopur, Follistim, Ganirelix and HGH) -- 14 retrieved, 12 fertilized, 4 sent for PGS testing, and 3 were PGS normal
May 2018: FET #1 -- BFN
August 2018: FET #2 -- BFP!!! healthy baby girl born May 2019!!
July 2020: FET #3 -- embyro did not survive thaw
September 2020 - IVF #4 (Menopur, Follistim, Ganirelix and HGH) -- 1 PGS normal
October 2020 - FET #4 -- BFN
January 2021 - IVF #5 (Menopur, Follistim, Ganirelix and HGH) -- 2 PGS normal
February 2021 - FET #5 - BFP!!! Due 11/6/2021
This. Getting into the routine of it at any point in a cycle is a great idea. And CD 1 = the first day of full flow that requires a tampon/pad.
Right now I'm just trying to get through these next couple days. AF is supposed to arrive on Thursday and the wait to see if it actually happens or not is kind of killing me at the moment. The fact the PMS and pregnancy symptoms are so much alike is a cruel joke of nature.
Hello everyone. I am a long time lurker. I love reading everyone's rants on here.
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD/DPO: 22/10
Timing: -2, -1, +1
Testing Plans: I have already given in once. I am trying to hold out for the next couple of days to see how my temps go.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: The TWW makes me crazy. I have been over analyzing everything on my chart. I have been comparing this month to previous months. There are some similarities and some differences. I cannot wait for Sunday to get here.
GTKY: What are your three favorite things about yourself?
I am tough ( 9yrs in the Marine Corps)
I am confident.
I am independent.
Month/Cycle: 2/1
CD/DPO: 21/6
Timing: -3,-2, 0, +1
Testing Plans: Trying to hold out until 10 DPO
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: Excited for all the BFPs!!!
GTKY: What are your three favorite things about yourself? my passion for learning, I'm highly empathetic and I work hard to make others feel special
Month/Cycle: 2/3
CD/DPO: 24/12
Timing: -1, O, +1
Testing Plans: Tested this morning and yesterday and BFNs. I'll keep testing until AF.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalk: I really thought it was our month (I know, I know...only our second cycle.) I've just felt so different this cycle. But I'm not out til I see AF!! Last cycle started pre AF spotting on cd11. Nothing yet, so...
GTKY: What are your three favorite things about yourself?
Good with kids. My sense of humor. My eye sight. I'm weirdly proud of it.
FX for you @JamieMichelle12!
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD/DPO: 31/ I've lost hope in my counts
Timing: See R/R/CS
Rant/Rave/Chart Stalk: Considering this is my first cycle off BCP, I vote either I didn't ovulate or ovulated later than my calculations. It's CD31 with no AF. Granted, all her tale-tell signs are showing up. I suspect to see her over the weekend. Evil shrud. Oh, and all BFN's.
GTKY: I like my positivity, I have great hair, and I tend to believe I draft amaze-balls documents at work.
@mrsschmity I'm happy for you, but sad to see you go at the same time! See! You're not out til you're out!! Glad you're not out
Thanks for the reading tips! Unfortunately - and also fortunately- DH doesn't do sports over TV unless it's a big big game (ie Super Bowl). I'm grateful for that because I have friends whose social lives revolves around game schedules. So that compromise is out. But I don't know why I hand thought of reading at night. I do LOVE to watch tv with DH I just wish I could have time for both. And he goes to sleep earlier anyway.
I also love audiobooks. During the move they were grate and for big cleaning sprees. I do also have a kindle.
I think you ladies are also right in that I have to find the right book musically when I read the most is when the book has me under its spell. I like the idea of a challenge.
@meggyme @MagnoliaRoseFern
Thank you or your kind words about MIL. The situation with BIL is incredibly complex, our relationship is rocky at best, nonexistent at worst (although DH and I sometimes think it's the other way - everyone is better off when there NO relationship). With MIL having new diagnosis, DH needs all my support, I don't want to bring more stress to him.
MIL was horrible at eating much or drinking water well before any illness. It's been battle. But with the upcoming chemo, even the doctors told her she needs to eat more and take better care so she can be a stronger when chemo starts. I know I shouldn't get angry but when she told us that Monday she had only eaten 200 calories the entire day. I just lost it. There's only so much you can do for a person if they don't want to care for themselves.
I'm just reminding myself: One. Day. At. A. Time.
Maybe I should mix both problems - read more to de-stress while caring for MIL.
As far as BIL goes, the guy's an a***hole. I'm here for DH and for MIL, not for him.
Married: May 2008
TTC #1 since August 2015
FET #1: November 4, 2016
BFP: November 13, 2016
EDD: July 25, 2017