WAYDTGKU: All the things! Starting OPKs today, starting to get some CM, so it is almost game time!!
R/R/CS: I had to go to base today to get my flu shot (yuck) and I had a super scary experience. I was trying to merge into a right turn lane and the guy behind me sped up to not let me in, douche. I put on the gas and got in front of him, so I didn't miss my turn. He had plenty of room, I wasn't even close to him, but he laid on the horn and was wagging his finger at me and clearly yelling. When I turned in to the clinic he followed me, I drove through the parking lot and he stayed on my tail! Freaking out a bit, I left the clinic, made a few turns and he was still there! I drove to the fire department, because it was closer than the security building. He followed me there and when I got out of the car to try to go in to get someone to help me, he proceeded to SCREAM at me. I am talking red face, spit flying, crazy man screaming. Even if I had actually hit his car, his anger was in no way justified! I was like you are a psychopath and you should not be following a woman around like a freaking nut job. I called for help (no firemen came to my rescue, jerks) and reached in my care to get my phone. I told him I was going to call the cops and he sped off. I luckily got a photo of his plates and took it to base security and filed a report. They ran his plates and got his name and contact info. In hindsight, I should have just driven up to the front of the clinic because there were tons of people and I would not have had to leave my car. I would have just asked someone to go inside and have someone call security. I hope they find the guy, he loses base driving privileges and he gets fired! What a maniac!
GTKY: what's a quirk your SO always does that annoys you but he/she never seems to catch on? We weigh the same! I hate it that both of our fat weights are the same! He is a work out fool and is so skinny and he wears a size 30 pants! I mean! Come on!! He has a sweet 6 pack, so I don't mind that, but I hate when he complains about being fat and needing to hit the gym and I'm over here like SHUT UP!
WAYDTGKU: All the things! Starting OPKs today, starting to get some CM, so it is almost game time!!
R/R/CS: I had to go to base today to get my flu shot (yuck) and I had a super scary experience. I was trying to merge into a right turn lane and the guy behind me sped up to not let me in, douche. I put on the gas and got in front of him, so I didn't miss my turn. He had plenty of room, I wasn't even close to him, but he laid on the horn and was wagging his finger at me and clearly yelling. When I turned in to the clinic he followed me, I drove through the parking lot and he stayed on my tail! Freaking out a bit, I left the clinic, made a few turns and he was still there! I drove to the fire department, because it was closer than the security building. He followed me there and when I got out of the car to try to go in to get someone to help me, he proceeded to SCREAM at me. I am talking red face, spit flying, crazy man screaming. Even if I had actually hit his car, his anger was in no way justified! I was like you are a psychopath and you should not be following a woman around like a freaking nut job. I called for help (no firemen came to my rescue, jerks) and reached in my care to get my phone. I told him I was going to call the cops and he sped off. I luckily got a photo of his plates and took it to base security and filed a report. They ran his plates and got his name and contact info. In hindsight, I should have just driven up to the front of the clinic because there were tons of people and I would not have had to leave my car. I would have just asked someone to go inside and have someone call security. I hope they find the guy, he loses base driving privileges and he gets fired! What a maniac!
GTKY: what's a quirk your SO always does that annoys you but he/she never seems to catch on? We weigh the same! I hate it that both of our fat weights are the same! He is a work out fool and is so skinny and he wears a size 30 pants! I mean! Come on!! He has a sweet 6 pack, so I don't mind that, but I hate when he complains about being fat and needing to hit the gym and I'm over here like SHUT UP!
That's so scary. I'm sorry. Very glad you are safe, and got his plates.
@babymish - question— where would he put his pajamas. I think I was *taught* as a kid that they go under the pillow, so that is putting them away for me. it’s not like I’m going to put them back in my drawer with my actually completely clean clothes.
@LakeR2014 - Hahahaha, oh, that’s a fabulous story!
@NessMatthews - I hope the RE has some useful information, and that the time between now and then passes quickly.
@iceandsnowflakes29 - I mean you aren’t getting the same exact temp, so you might be fine. How does that compare to your other charts though? I definitely understand the fear. I just bought a couple new Mabis thermometers on Amazon because they were on sale for $4.
@blonde1817 - Double check— I think the Mucinex that is just an expectorant is the one that is good for TTC. And sorry about the bronchitis. I usually get it a few times a year (yay, asthma), and am feeling like I’m in the process of coming down with what will turn into my first bout of it for this flu season, so I can definitely relate.
@AndiPandi127 - Yep, HIO JIC sounds like the best plan.
@furbabymom2007 - Ugh, sorry that it is looking like you’re not going to hold off to O until after you get to DH! I’m glad he could make you smile though. Safe travels! My DH does that with the dishes too, and it drives me nuts when he does it with something he got out and used in the first place!
@beary67 - Holy crap, it’s Thursday?! For some reason, I thought it was Wednesday. My DH leaves dirty clothes everywhere! Drives me nuts! It’s the one bad habit that I’m doing a decent job of breaking him of though.
@MNturnsVA - Man cold is the worst! And definitely lots of big *hugs* to you!
@bcooke314 - FX for O soon! Oh man, DH is an only child, and his mom spoiled him ROTTEN. I’m fairly certain that’s at least partially to blame for a lot of the things he does that drive me nuts. Like, I just cooked you dinner and you expect me to bring it to you in the other room? Hell no, that one didn’t last very long! Go grab your own damn food, my hands are full with my food and my drink!
@MRSCORKER - ZOMG, my DH does that clothes on the edge of the hamper thing too! And then it spreads to a pile on the floor around the hamper, and when I wash things, he’ll be like, “oh, I was going to wear that again before I washed it.” WHAT EVEN IS THAT?
@PJpeppercorn - *hugs* I hope FF gets its act together soon!
@DarthFuriosa - LOL, I love the prompt for how to read your rave!
@dieforelle - Well, I mean, I think it pisses people off when they say it with absolute certainty and conviction. You seem like you know and understand that you won’t know the exact O date, so when you go to TWW, just be clear about that. And know that if O was a few days later this month for whatever reason, you might get some negative HPT (possibly while thinking you’re late).
@LittleMissTimeLord - ugh, yes to the long thread! It makes this so much more difficult and takes me a while to mentally work up to doing it! Sounds like a good period present for you! Also I “Baby TimeLord”. I have a nickname for (hopefully) future baby that makes me giggle too, but alas I can’t share it here because it is too identifying.
@LizaKate1213 - ugh, I hope your “best friend” stops complaining about that to you soon!
@EALasagna45 - sorry for CD1! (but I laughed at you calling it shark week… sorry!)
@jhems776 - definitely HIO just in case! Were previous cycles with the multi-day OPKs the same brand?
@CClark2014 - FX for your temps to stay up and FF to give you good CH!
@khbear117 - I don’t know if you want to put your chart up to look at, but I think sometimes FF just takes a couple days longer to be sure before it gives the CH. Especially if open circles (from the off test times) are confusing it. No, I don’t think that a slow rise post-O means anything for when you actually get KTFU.
@charlet29 - you’re going to hate this answer, but I honestly think it depends on the person. For me, I feel much better and less stressed out having the temp information than the first month when I did not. That being said, the first month of temping was kind of a “am I doing this right?!” freak out fest, but I still think it was much better than the no temps “omg, my cycle is 38 days” cycle. So i mean, I vote yes, but you’re going to have to really sit and think about whether or not it will feel better to have all the info charting gives you.
@virginiaham - so sorry to see you back. FX for AF and that the next cycle is ovulatory
@Lecool - I’m glad charting is going well! And I love your April gif. Sometimes I think it is a toss-up whether April from P&R or Chandler from Friends is my spirit animal…
@teamginger - twice is definitely still better than nothing. I feel like if this newer, earlier O is a few months in a row now, maybe that’s your “new normal”? FX that I’m wrong and you don’t O for a few more days though.
@NamelessAria - I’m glad you found a graceful way out of that situation so you can HIO. I think our FW is going to line up with our Christmas trip to the ILs, but at least we have a guest room to use. I plan to jump on H whenever MIL and FIL are both out of the house at the same time (within reason, of course). My DH does the snooze thing too! Though it is frankly an extremely rare day that I can and will even try to sleep past any alarm he would set, so it is rarely a problem.
@DuchessJP - Enjoy! This is a good time to do it— still a couple weeks out from Christmas, and middle of the week so hopefully it won’t be OUTRAGEOUSLY crowded. It’ll still be crowded though. Oh, New York.
@TreatYoSelf - I feel you on the being social limit. And mine is very, very low! I’m definitely secretly not sorry to be missing a Christmas party with a group of friends weekend after this one! That’s a pretty epic clothes trail, BTW. Don’t have to be a tracker to follow that one!
@Kate08Young - WHAT?! The office gave him your key?! I’m so sorry that happened to you.
kfair001 - I think you can still count last month if you were trying to get pregnant, even if it wasn’t fancy. If you want, you could say: 2/2 (1st month temping) or something like that. Also, I think I’d take driving like he’s 98 over my DH driving like he’s playing GTA!
@0SeaMonkey0 - Sorry that you’re feeling bummed. FX for an O soon!
@AmyNinSD - Yay for being back! Glad your husband found a job quickly!
@Artlesslbex - Yay for more normal temps! FX for O this month!
@HeyBooHey - Oh my goodness, that would have me well and freaked out for a while. And how dare those Firemen not come out and help you?! FOR SHAME! I hope security is able to do something useful with that information, and I’m glad you’re okay.
Me: 30 DH: 32 ~~ TTC #1: Sep 2015 ~~ BFP: Mar 2016 ~~ Daughter: Nov 2016 TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
Dude right?!!? It's just amazing the changes your cervix goes through your cycle. Even before I was TTC I've found this really interesting. It's cool that if you pay attention to what your body is doing you can pick up on this stuff. Blows my mind!
GTKY: what's a quirk your SO always does that annoys you
but he/she never seems to catch on? He ALWAYS sticks out his feet and rubs his feet on me when I walk by the couch or chair where he is sitting. He knows this drives me nuts but he still does it and then follows up with a little:.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you for your positive words of encouragement today and my apologies for my pity party earlier today......so glad to have you ladies
@blonde1817- I’m sorry to hear that you are still not
feeling well!! Thank you for your kind
words today.I hope you are feeling much
better by time the FW gets here!
@AndiPandi127- I think you are referring to a multiple surge
but it could be false surge too.
Although that’s the 1st time I’ve heard that. I’d just keep on keeping on girl and HIO J
@furbabymom2007- Safe travels to you and have so much fun in
Sydney!! I’d just HIO every chance you
get over the next few days!
@beary67- amen to the slowest week in the books!! I swear
the WTO is worse than the TWW!
@cwirth89- FX for you guys that this it for you with the
Clomid!! Sorry about the crazy…..Maybe throw in
a hot bubble bath with a glass of wine or a long walk for good
measure? Also, I got an adult coloring
book and its been helping. Gives you
just enough distraction to calm the crazies some J
@bcooke314- I would totally blame the mom!! She has done
neither of you any favors!! I’m sorry!!
@Tippy05- thanks for
the hugs J I think
I need to add a season or 2 of friends to my Santa list because I do
love that show and the reruns don’t come on until 11 pm which is when I like to
be sleeping. Seeing your GIF made me
think of that J Unless its on Netflix?? We just got a smart TV, so maybe I’ll look
into that too.
@gonetothesea- My DH
used to complain way back in the day when we 1st met about his
roomie not putting his dishes in the dishwasher. Now we’ve been living together just DH and I
for going on 5 years or so? And DH can’t put the damn dishes in the
dishwasher!!! Really?
@Pjpeppercorn- We’ve renamed Fertility Friend to Fertility
Frenemies……the mind games it influences us to play!! I don’t like to manipulate
my temps too much either by putting in high temps for a few days out because if
that doesn’t happen…..whoever designed FF should get coal in their
stocking! I do the put the
fork/plate/mug/cup whatever it was that he needed or was using away too!!
@TheTamedShrew- I’d be mad about that too with your DH! Be
quiet already!! And thank you for your input today. You made me laugh!
@Ally989-I hope you were able to come out of it today!! Try to be good to you and know it ain’t over
till its over girl. Hang in there!!
@sldp123- DH will at some point get some relief after they
hire another person to work under him and he trains them. They have it narrowed down but his company
usually works at a glacial pace, so hopefully at least by Jan 1 they’ll be
training the new person. Actually, I
should be thankful that they are even
this far into the hiring process because normally it would have taken much
longer for them. This is lightening
speed for them. I see what you are
saying about the timing for your DH and his test. Makes sense.
Not the most ideal, however, we do have to be appreciative that they are
willing to do their part too. My DH said
it wasn’t bad until he finished although he was at home but he said it was just
awkward at the end. So I’m sure your DH
just wants it over with, especially with all that is going on over there. Positive thoughts your way!
@dieforelle- welcome J I would say its safe to move over to the TWW
around CD 22 or so. I’ve seen some
newbies put in their status over there that they are NOT temping to avoid any
well when did you O? You also could probably do EOD on the sex vs ED. I guess my advice would just be prepared for
the “you won’t definitely know when you O’d or the length of your LP” because
you haven’t been temping or keeping tracking things long enough. But I think if you state it from the
beginning, you will be ok.
@LittleMissTimeLord-
new tattoo sounds like a good reward for next month! I have wanted to
get another for some time now but don’t know what or where. Every other day on the laundry?!?! He gets
husband of the year award!! You always
have the best GIFs too!
@ashbear720- Yes, my DH does the same! I don’t know that he
sings when I’m not around, but I’d guess he does. Or if the radio is on he sings along to the
songs he knows/likes. But when I’m around he’ll make up words to the songs and
create his own lyrics. Usually this
involves dirty words or inappropriate things and makes me laugh J thanks for the hugs!
@LizaKate1213- Right there with ya on that. Knowing month 9
is right around the corner, 9 months could have been a baby by now….yowza. But, we must continue on. That’s the only way it will happen. Find ways and things to break the funk. Sorry about your friend and her
complaints. Can you maybe not talk to
her as often or just be honest with her?
Find a way to say you want to share her experiences with her on this
journey but as somebody who its taking a little longer than anticipated to get
a BFP its hard to hear the constant complaints? And offer chocolate cake after
your chat? Thanks for your kind words, I
appreciate all the ladies here so much.
I’m going to get my hair done tonight so I’m hoping that will help
some. However, I just found out my
hairdresser is expecting…..I’m looking forward to seeing her though. Also, due to my yeast infection this
week, I was strongly considering not
temping because I was thinking that just sanitizing my current BBT would not be
enough to prevent “re-infection”. I do
have my old BBT, so I’m using that now.
I did order another Mabis which will come next week but I’m really
expecting this whole month to be a wash so I don’t know. Depending on what happens with temps and at
my RE apt next week, I MAY stop temping next month. We’ll see.
It doesn’t usually stress me out though.
I just get anxious about EVERYTHING else. Like my yeast infection, DH
not feeling well, DH being tired…..
@jhems776- My biggest concern has been that I’m not one who
wants or needs a lot of sex. DH on the other
hand has claimed he could do it daily.
About 2 months ago, we did do it daily during FW and by the 4th
day he said he was tired and all sexed out.
So I was like what happened to Mr. I could do it daily?? I’ve been
making efforts to put more effort in in general
but with our schedules lately, its been hard. I don’t think DH isn’t excited about it
anymore and I don’t try to bring up the
FW much, I just usually try to get things going more often during FW. I do think though he’s starting to get
frustrated by seeing how much its affecting me.
That’s the biggest thing for us right now. How much its affecting me. Thank you for your kind words J
@khbear117- Can you attach your chart so we can see it? I
think @bcooke314 hit the nail on the head with the answer. And in all reality, you’ll probably just have
to wait it out a few cycles to see what comes next. I wouldn’t put much stock into any of just
yet J
@charlet29- hello and welcome! As somebody who was in your shoes, I’d highly
encourage temping sooner than later. I
found this board and learned about temping and waited it out. I bought a thermometer and was kind of
serious about doing it on month 2. After
the 2nd month went by, I knew I had to get serious on month 3. And now here I am looking at month 9 around
the corner. Temping can be stressful no
matter how far into the game you are at.
The most important things to know about temping is what affects your
temps. Being consistent with what time
of day you are temping, even If you have to set an alarm on the weekends. Also knowing if you are a mouth breather or
you snore at night (these things can affect your temps) Knowing that drinking
alcohol can have an affect on your temps and the outside temps as well. And, that you can’t put too much stock into
what your temps are doing your first month because its just the first month and
you will need a few more cycles to go off of to compare things too. (again another reason to start sooner than
later in my book) Also, temping can help confirm whether or not you are even
ovulating, so if you have any other health issues or things going on that could
affect that, you can determine that without going to a dr. Just a few things to consider while you are
still so early in your cycle. I 2nd@Ally989 thoughts on starting on CD 10 start HIO EOD until at least day 20 or
so. Ultimately you need to do what is
best for you, but I would highly encourage you to start temping sooner than
later J
@virginiaham- I’m sorry to hear about the maybe anovulatory
cycle…..Have you seen your GYN lately?
@Lecool- I think the Christmas party sounds like fun!! But
they can be awkward too and when you aren’t in the mood, that never helps! I
hope you can have some fun though still!!
@khbear117 - yep! Screenshot it, then when you're writing a post, click attach file. Then click choose file, select photo library, and then pick out the correct image. You can click "choose file" again to attach multiple photos in one post, as I have done with the steps described above in this post! Note: you can't add then when editing the post, unfortunately. So if you forget to add it, you'll have to put in a second, "oops" post!
Yeah I just wanted to more casually take this first cycle, see what happens, just felt like the right call for me y'know? I can only imagine how emotionally draining it can be for people, so I just don't wanna piss anyone off, people can get pretty vicious on here. Lol.
@MNturnsVA - thank you, and I'm sorry about how things are going for you. Yes, the coloring helps to relax me, but tonight it might have to be wine. You take some time to relax too! (I know, I know, easier said than done...)
@BerkeBaby I keep forgetting you are from Nebraska!! I feel like anyone from the Midwest automatically makes a connection with someone else they meet from the Midwest... I've seen my dad walk up to a complete stranger in he mall wearing a hustlers hat before (this is in Florida remember) and start chatting. I also met my mom a little ways from my house to do a switcheroo with our dogs and I walk into the McDonald's where we were meeting and she is sitting there sharing my life story with a couple from council bluffs Iowa! They knew who I was already when I walked in! Lol
Also... Not related but I just got a massage in the spa in the Atlanta airport and it was the best idea ever... It relaxed me so much I would not be surprised if i ovulated right then and there
@MrsDho11 Good question - one set of PJ's under the pillow isn't the issue....it's when he abuses the pyjama rule system to his advantage and has zero intention of re-wearing them but keeps stuffing set after set under the pillow...resulting in me making the bed one morning to find his side is 3 feet taller then mine
@MrsDho11 and @MNTurnsVA It is so lovely of you to individually address everyone like that. I doubt I'm the only one who is happy to see what special little message you wrote to me! Thank you for taking the time
@Gonetothesea I got your pm and wrote you back sorry for delay!
WAYDTGKU:OPK, BD EOD, CM (thinking of maybe temping next cycle but feel a little intimidated by those charts!)
R/R/CS: Finally had a great few days at work (it had been a crappy stretch there for a while) so no complaints here!
GTKY: what's a quirk your SO always does that annoys you but he/she never seems to catch on?
Omg biting his nails! He knows it drives me nuts and seems to wait till I'm sitting next to him on the couch or trapped in s car with him. I have to give him credit though as he really is trying to stop.
WAYDTGKU: NTNP this month, however I am tracking to see if I ovulate since I have irregular cycles.
R/R/CS: I am over the holidays already. Our dog is ill and cost us already 850 and took most of our savings we were building. Christmas tree isnt even up yet. I am already stressing over next year since we might be moving in September.
GTKY: what's a quirk your SO always does that annoys you but he/she never seems to catch on? My chore is the dishes and I hate doing them. I buy cheap plastic silverware to use to minimize dishes and my husband always puts them in the sink instead of throwing them away. It's drives me up the wall.
I usually try to respond to all I can, but I just have nothing left in me... See why below.
Month/Cycle: 1/1 (usually I say 5/4 but for the last 3 months we've been NTNP)
CD: 14
WAYDTGKU: Temping, OPKs, PNV, sex EOD at least, putting good juju thoughts out in the world.
R/R/CS: Tomorrow is our holiday work party we've had booked at a venue for a year, and we've used that venue for years and years. At 10 am today they told us they double-booked us, and they are letting the other guys have it.
So a colleague and I spent the day scouring for a new venue, and when we talked to the dude that messed up, he made it sound like WE were the problem. We spent the rest of the day trying to track down those who RSVPed yes but were out to tell them the new venue. Not like I had anything else to do...
GTKY: what's a quirk your SO always does that annoys you but he/she never seems to catch on? He leaves water bottles/candy wrappers/whatever other thing that once held a food or drink source everywhere. In the grand scheme of things it really isn't bad. However, I did get mad when he left tops of strawberries to rot for a few days in the sink. Old food freaks me out, gross.
DD born PPROM preemie at 36 weeks on 10/1/17 after over a year TI, then 3 failed IUIs, and finally a successful IVF FET.
Due with #2 5/2/19 after HIO once in my FW, because apparently that's how life works now. Team Blue!
R/R/CS: Still no sign of O. I've had EWCM for like ever. Got a UTI from all the ED BD we were doing that was pointless since O isn't even here, probably causing O to be later. Ughhhh. Frustrated, and just want a break from BDing!!!
GTKY: what's a quirk your SO always does that annoys you but he/she never seems to catch on? He clears his throat a lot, like a nervous habit.
Married 2011
TTC #1 since April 2015
Fur child: One awesome Golden Retriever IUI August 2016 : Cancelled due to polyp September 2016: Polyp removal/hysteroscopy October 2016: IUI #1- BFN November 2016: IUI #2- BFN December 2016: IUI #3 - BFN January/February 2017 - IVF + ICSI + PGD March 2017 - FET
Month/Cycle: 1/1 I'm not counting last month as I wasn't temping or using OPKs.
CD: 3
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, BBT, BD ED
R/R/CS: I've looked everywhere and I cannot figure out what R/R/CS stands for.
GTKY: what's a quirk your SO always does that annoys you but he/she never seems to catch on? Driving. Definitely his driving. He looks like this cool 31 year old and literally is the worst driver on the planet! He drives like he's 98 years old For whatever reason, it annoys me so much!!!
@BerkeBaby I keep forgetting you are from Nebraska!! I feel like anyone from the Midwest automatically makes a connection with someone else they meet from the Midwest... I've seen my dad walk up to a complete stranger in he mall wearing a hustlers hat before (this is in Florida remember) and start chatting. I also met my mom a little ways from my house to do a switcheroo with our dogs and I walk into the McDonald's where we were meeting and she is sitting there sharing my life story with a couple from council bluffs Iowa! They knew who I was already when I walked in! Lol
Also... Not related but I just got a massage in the spa in the Atlanta airport and it was the best idea ever... It relaxed me so much I would not be surprised if i ovulated right then and there
I agree, that really is a Midwestern trait. My dad is usually the one who notices people in their Husker gear and says hi. My dad also has a ton of connections through his job and high school, so whenever we are out in Omaha, he ALWAYS finds someone he knows. We can't go anywhere without him needing to stop and say hi. I always get weird looks whenever I go outside of Nebraska because I say hello to everyone. I can't help it. "Nebraska Nice" is really true. I'm jealous of your massage, btw! I won't be able to get in for one until March (Spring Break). Boo.
Re: WTO Thursday
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: All the things! Starting OPKs today, starting to get some CM, so it is almost game time!!
R/R/CS: I had to go to base today to get my flu shot (yuck) and I had a super scary experience. I was trying to merge into a right turn lane and the guy behind me sped up to not let me in, douche. I put on the gas and got in front of him, so I didn't miss my turn. He had plenty of room, I wasn't even close to him, but he laid on the horn and was wagging his finger at me and clearly yelling. When I turned in to the clinic he followed me, I drove through the parking lot and he stayed on my tail! Freaking out a bit, I left the clinic, made a few turns and he was still there! I drove to the fire department, because it was closer than the security building. He followed me there and when I got out of the car to try to go in to get someone to help me, he proceeded to SCREAM at me. I am talking red face, spit flying, crazy man screaming. Even if I had actually hit his car, his anger was in no way justified! I was like you are a psychopath and you should not be following a woman around like a freaking nut job. I called for help (no firemen came to my rescue, jerks) and reached in my care to get my phone. I told him I was going to call the cops and he sped off. I luckily got a photo of his plates and took it to base security and filed a report. They ran his plates and got his name and contact info. In hindsight, I should have just driven up to the front of the clinic because there were tons of people and I would not have had to leave my car. I would have just asked someone to go inside and have someone call security. I hope they find the guy, he loses base driving privileges and he gets fired! What a maniac!
GTKY: what's a quirk your SO always does that annoys you but he/she never seems to catch on? We weigh the same! I hate it that both of our fat weights are the same! He is a work out fool and is so skinny and he wears a size 30 pants! I mean! Come on!! He has a sweet 6 pack, so I don't mind that, but I hate when he complains about being fat and needing to hit the gym and I'm over here like SHUT UP!
@babymish - question— where would he put his pajamas. I think I was *taught* as a kid that they go under the pillow, so that is putting them away for me. it’s not like I’m going to put them back in my drawer with my actually completely clean clothes.
@sldp123 - FX that you O later in that window.
@Kjcalloway - *hugs* (for both your posts)
@Tippy05 - HIO sounds like a good plan.
@LakeR2014 - Hahahaha, oh, that’s a fabulous story!
@NessMatthews - I hope the RE has some useful information, and that the time between now and then passes quickly.
@iceandsnowflakes29 - I mean you aren’t getting the same exact temp, so you might be fine. How does that compare to your other charts though? I definitely understand the fear. I just bought a couple new Mabis thermometers on Amazon because they were on sale for $4.
@severmilli12 -
@blonde1817 - Double check— I think the Mucinex that is just an expectorant is the one that is good for TTC. And sorry about the bronchitis. I usually get it a few times a year (yay, asthma), and am feeling like I’m in the process of coming down with what will turn into my first bout of it for this flu season, so I can definitely relate.
@AndiPandi127 - Yep, HIO JIC sounds like the best plan.
@furbabymom2007 - Ugh, sorry that it is looking like you’re not going to hold off to O until after you get to DH! I’m glad he could make you smile though. Safe travels! My DH does that with the dishes too, and it drives me nuts when he does it with something he got out and used in the first place!
@beary67 - Holy crap, it’s Thursday?! For some reason, I thought it was Wednesday. My DH leaves dirty clothes everywhere! Drives me nuts! It’s the one bad habit that I’m doing a decent job of breaking him of though.
@cwirth89 - FX and *hugs* for you!
@MNturnsVA - Man cold is the worst! And definitely lots of big *hugs* to you!
@bcooke314 - FX for O soon! Oh man, DH is an only child, and his mom spoiled him ROTTEN. I’m fairly certain that’s at least partially to blame for a lot of the things he does that drive me nuts. Like, I just cooked you dinner and you expect me to bring it to you in the other room? Hell no, that one didn’t last very long! Go grab your own damn food, my hands are full with my food and my drink!
@MRSCORKER - ZOMG, my DH does that clothes on the edge of the hamper thing too! And then it spreads to a pile on the floor around the hamper, and when I wash things, he’ll be like, “oh, I was going to wear that again before I washed it.” WHAT EVEN IS THAT?
@PJpeppercorn - *hugs* I hope FF gets its act together soon!
@DarthFuriosa - LOL, I love the prompt for how to read your rave!
@TheTamedShrew - FX for more high temps!
@Ally989 - *hugs* I had a couple of those days earlier this week. Hope you’re feeling more positive soon.
@LadyMillil - GL with the thesis writing!
@dieforelle - Well, I mean, I think it pisses people off when they say it with absolute certainty and conviction. You seem like you know and understand that you won’t know the exact O date, so when you go to TWW, just be clear about that. And know that if O was a few days later this month for whatever reason, you might get some negative HPT (possibly while thinking you’re late).
@LittleMissTimeLord - ugh, yes to the long thread! It makes this so much more difficult and takes me a while to mentally work up to doing it! Sounds like a good period present for you! Also I
“Baby TimeLord”. I have a nickname for (hopefully) future baby that makes me giggle too, but alas I can’t share it here because it is too identifying.
@ashbear720 - FX for a good O day!
@LizaKate1213 - ugh, I hope your “best friend” stops complaining about that to you soon!
@EALasagna45 - sorry for CD1! (but I laughed at you calling it shark week… sorry!)
@jhems776 - definitely HIO just in case! Were previous cycles with the multi-day OPKs the same brand?
@CClark2014 - FX for your temps to stay up and FF to give you good CH!
@khbear117 - I don’t know if you want to put your chart up to look at, but I think sometimes FF just takes a couple days longer to be sure before it gives the CH. Especially if open circles (from the off test times) are confusing it. No, I don’t think that a slow rise post-O means anything for when you actually get KTFU.
@charlet29 - you’re going to hate this answer, but I honestly think it depends on the person. For me, I feel much better and less stressed out having the temp information than the first month when I did not. That being said, the first month of temping was kind of a “am I doing this right?!” freak out fest, but I still think it was much better than the no temps “omg, my cycle is 38 days” cycle. So i mean, I vote yes, but you’re going to have to really sit and think about whether or not it will feel better to have all the info charting gives you.
@virginiaham - so sorry to see you back. FX for AF and that the next cycle is ovulatory
@Lecool - I’m glad charting is going well! And I love your April gif. Sometimes I think it is a toss-up whether April from P&R or Chandler from Friends is my spirit animal…
@teamginger - twice is definitely still better than nothing. I feel like if this newer, earlier O is a few months in a row now, maybe that’s your “new normal”? FX that I’m wrong and you don’t O for a few more days though.
@NamelessAria - I’m glad you found a graceful way out of that situation so you can HIO. I think our FW is going to line up with our Christmas trip to the ILs, but at least we have a guest room to use. I plan to jump on H whenever MIL and FIL are both out of the house at the same time (within reason, of course). My DH does the snooze thing too! Though it is frankly an extremely rare day that I can and will even try to sleep past any alarm he would set, so it is rarely a problem.
@DuchessJP - Enjoy! This is a good time to do it— still a couple weeks out from Christmas, and middle of the week so hopefully it won’t be OUTRAGEOUSLY crowded. It’ll still be crowded though. Oh, New York.
@BerkeBaby - yay for a double win morning!
@TreatYoSelf - I feel you on the being social limit. And mine is very, very low! I’m definitely secretly not sorry to be missing a Christmas party with a group of friends weekend after this one! That’s a pretty epic clothes trail, BTW. Don’t have to be a tracker to follow that one!
@Kate08Young - WHAT?! The office gave him your key?! I’m so sorry that happened to you.
kfair001 - I think you can still count last month if you were trying to get pregnant, even if it wasn’t fancy. If you want, you could say: 2/2 (1st month temping) or something like that. Also, I think I’d take driving like he’s 98 over my DH driving like he’s playing GTA!
@0SeaMonkey0 - Sorry that you’re feeling bummed. FX for an O soon!
@DCHokiemom - FX for a good cycle!
@AmyNinSD - Yay for being back! Glad your husband found a job quickly!
@Artlesslbex - Yay for more normal temps! FX for O this month!
@HeyBooHey - Oh my goodness, that would have me well and freaked out for a while. And how dare those Firemen not come out and help you?! FOR SHAME! I hope security is able to do something useful with that information, and I’m glad you’re okay.
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
@MrsDho11 is it possible to put thumbnails of a chart up using the iPhone app for FF? I figured I needed a computer to make that happen.
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: Just waiting till AF leaves
R/R/CS: I got nada
GTKY: what's a quirk your SO always does that annoys you but he/she never seems to catch on? He ALWAYS sticks out his feet and rubs his feet on me when I walk by the couch or chair where he is sitting. He knows this drives me nuts but he still does it and then follows up with a little:.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you for your positive words of encouragement today and my apologies for my pity party earlier today......so glad to have you ladies
@blonde1817- I’m sorry to hear that you are still not feeling well!! Thank you for your kind words today. I hope you are feeling much better by time the FW gets here!
@AndiPandi127- I think you are referring to a multiple surge but it could be false surge too. Although that’s the 1st time I’ve heard that. I’d just keep on keeping on girl and HIO J
@furbabymom2007- Safe travels to you and have so much fun in Sydney!! I’d just HIO every chance you get over the next few days!
@beary67- amen to the slowest week in the books!! I swear the WTO is worse than the TWW!
@cwirth89- FX for you guys that this it for you with the Clomid!! Sorry about the crazy…..Maybe throw in a hot bubble bath with a glass of wine or a long walk for good measure? Also, I got an adult coloring book and its been helping. Gives you just enough distraction to calm the crazies some J
@bcooke314- I would totally blame the mom!! She has done neither of you any favors!! I’m sorry!!
@Tippy05- thanks for the hugs J I think I need to add a season or 2 of friends to my Santa list because I do love that show and the reruns don’t come on until 11 pm which is when I like to be sleeping. Seeing your GIF made me think of that J Unless its on Netflix?? We just got a smart TV, so maybe I’ll look into that too.
@gonetothesea- My DH used to complain way back in the day when we 1st met about his roomie not putting his dishes in the dishwasher. Now we’ve been living together just DH and I for going on 5 years or so? And DH can’t put the damn dishes in the dishwasher!!! Really?
@Pjpeppercorn- We’ve renamed Fertility Friend to Fertility Frenemies……the mind games it influences us to play!! I don’t like to manipulate my temps too much either by putting in high temps for a few days out because if that doesn’t happen…..whoever designed FF should get coal in their stocking! I do the put the fork/plate/mug/cup whatever it was that he needed or was using away too!!
@TheTamedShrew- I’d be mad about that too with your DH! Be quiet already!! And thank you for your input today. You made me laugh!
@Ally989-I hope you were able to come out of it today!! Try to be good to you and know it ain’t over till its over girl. Hang in there!!
@sldp123- DH will at some point get some relief after they hire another person to work under him and he trains them. They have it narrowed down but his company usually works at a glacial pace, so hopefully at least by Jan 1 they’ll be training the new person. Actually, I should be thankful that they are even this far into the hiring process because normally it would have taken much longer for them. This is lightening speed for them. I see what you are saying about the timing for your DH and his test. Makes sense. Not the most ideal, however, we do have to be appreciative that they are willing to do their part too. My DH said it wasn’t bad until he finished although he was at home but he said it was just awkward at the end. So I’m sure your DH just wants it over with, especially with all that is going on over there. Positive thoughts your way!
@dieforelle- welcome J I would say its safe to move over to the TWW around CD 22 or so. I’ve seen some newbies put in their status over there that they are NOT temping to avoid any well when did you O? You also could probably do EOD on the sex vs ED. I guess my advice would just be prepared for the “you won’t definitely know when you O’d or the length of your LP” because you haven’t been temping or keeping tracking things long enough. But I think if you state it from the beginning, you will be ok.
@LittleMissTimeLord- new tattoo sounds like a good reward for next month! I have wanted to get another for some time now but don’t know what or where. Every other day on the laundry?!?! He gets husband of the year award!! You always have the best GIFs too!
@ashbear720- Yes, my DH does the same! I don’t know that he sings when I’m not around, but I’d guess he does. Or if the radio is on he sings along to the songs he knows/likes. But when I’m around he’ll make up words to the songs and create his own lyrics. Usually this involves dirty words or inappropriate things and makes me laugh J thanks for the hugs!
@LizaKate1213- Right there with ya on that. Knowing month 9 is right around the corner, 9 months could have been a baby by now….yowza. But, we must continue on. That’s the only way it will happen. Find ways and things to break the funk. Sorry about your friend and her complaints. Can you maybe not talk to her as often or just be honest with her? Find a way to say you want to share her experiences with her on this journey but as somebody who its taking a little longer than anticipated to get a BFP its hard to hear the constant complaints? And offer chocolate cake after your chat? Thanks for your kind words, I appreciate all the ladies here so much. I’m going to get my hair done tonight so I’m hoping that will help some. However, I just found out my hairdresser is expecting…..I’m looking forward to seeing her though. Also, due to my yeast infection this week, I was strongly considering not temping because I was thinking that just sanitizing my current BBT would not be enough to prevent “re-infection”. I do have my old BBT, so I’m using that now. I did order another Mabis which will come next week but I’m really expecting this whole month to be a wash so I don’t know. Depending on what happens with temps and at my RE apt next week, I MAY stop temping next month. We’ll see. It doesn’t usually stress me out though. I just get anxious about EVERYTHING else. Like my yeast infection, DH not feeling well, DH being tired…..
@jhems776- My biggest concern has been that I’m not one who wants or needs a lot of sex. DH on the other hand has claimed he could do it daily. About 2 months ago, we did do it daily during FW and by the 4th day he said he was tired and all sexed out. So I was like what happened to Mr. I could do it daily?? I’ve been making efforts to put more effort in in general but with our schedules lately, its been hard. I don’t think DH isn’t excited about it anymore and I don’t try to bring up the FW much, I just usually try to get things going more often during FW. I do think though he’s starting to get frustrated by seeing how much its affecting me. That’s the biggest thing for us right now. How much its affecting me. Thank you for your kind words J
@khbear117- Can you attach your chart so we can see it? I think @bcooke314 hit the nail on the head with the answer. And in all reality, you’ll probably just have to wait it out a few cycles to see what comes next. I wouldn’t put much stock into any of just yet J
@charlet29- hello and welcome! As somebody who was in your shoes, I’d highly encourage temping sooner than later. I found this board and learned about temping and waited it out. I bought a thermometer and was kind of serious about doing it on month 2. After the 2nd month went by, I knew I had to get serious on month 3. And now here I am looking at month 9 around the corner. Temping can be stressful no matter how far into the game you are at. The most important things to know about temping is what affects your temps. Being consistent with what time of day you are temping, even If you have to set an alarm on the weekends. Also knowing if you are a mouth breather or you snore at night (these things can affect your temps) Knowing that drinking alcohol can have an affect on your temps and the outside temps as well. And, that you can’t put too much stock into what your temps are doing your first month because its just the first month and you will need a few more cycles to go off of to compare things too. (again another reason to start sooner than later in my book) Also, temping can help confirm whether or not you are even ovulating, so if you have any other health issues or things going on that could affect that, you can determine that without going to a dr. Just a few things to consider while you are still so early in your cycle. I 2nd@Ally989 thoughts on starting on CD 10 start HIO EOD until at least day 20 or so. Ultimately you need to do what is best for you, but I would highly encourage you to start temping sooner than later J
@virginiaham- I’m sorry to hear about the maybe anovulatory cycle…..Have you seen your GYN lately?
@Lecool- I think the Christmas party sounds like fun!! But they can be awkward too and when you aren’t in the mood, that never helps! I hope you can have some fun though still!!
@BerkeBaby- Thank you for the kind words J
@TreatYoSelf- Thank you for your positive thoughts J
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
Also... Not related but I just got a massage in the spa in the Atlanta airport and it was the best idea ever... It relaxed me so much I would not be surprised if i ovulated right then and there
TEAM: PINK!!
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU:OPK, BD EOD, CM (thinking of maybe temping next cycle but feel a little intimidated by those charts!)
R/R/CS: Finally had a great few days at work (it had been a crappy stretch there for a while) so no complaints here!
GTKY: what's a quirk your SO always does that annoys you but he/she never seems to catch on?
Omg biting his nails! He knows it drives me nuts and seems to wait till I'm sitting next to him on the couch or trapped in s car with him. I have to give him credit though as he really is trying to stop.
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: NTNP this month, however I am tracking to see if I ovulate since I have irregular cycles.
R/R/CS: I am over the holidays already. Our dog is ill and cost us already 850 and took most of our savings we were building. Christmas tree isnt even up yet. I am already stressing over next year since we might be moving in September.
GTKY: what's a quirk your SO always does that annoys you but he/she never seems to catch on? My chore is the dishes and I hate doing them. I buy cheap plastic silverware to use to minimize dishes and my husband always puts them in the sink instead of throwing them away. It's drives me up the wall.
Me:24 ~~~~~ DH:26
High school Sweethearts 03/29/07
Engaged 11/29/2009
Married 09/04/2012
TTC#1-06/01/2015
BFP 12/27/2015 EDD 9/8/2016
It's a BOY!
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
CD: 14
WAYDTGKU: Temping, OPKs, PNV, sex EOD at least, putting good juju thoughts out in the world.
R/R/CS: Tomorrow is our holiday work party we've had booked at a venue for a year, and we've used that venue for years and years. At 10 am today they told us they double-booked us, and they are letting the other guys have it.
GTKY: what's a quirk your SO always does that annoys you but he/she never seems to catch on? He leaves water bottles/candy wrappers/whatever other thing that once held a food or drink source everywhere. In the grand scheme of things it really isn't bad. However, I did get mad when he left tops of strawberries to rot for a few days in the sink. Old food freaks me out, gross.
then 3 failed IUIs, and finally a successful IVF FET.
Due with #2 5/2/19 after HIO once in my FW,
because apparently that's how life works now. Team Blue!
Month/Cycle: 9
CD: 20
WAYDTGKU: Temping, cm, BD EOD
R/R/CS: Still no sign of O. I've had EWCM for like ever. Got a UTI from all the ED BD we were doing that was pointless since O isn't even here, probably causing O to be later. Ughhhh. Frustrated, and just want a break from BDing!!!
GTKY: what's a quirk your SO always does that annoys you but he/she never seems to catch on?
He clears his throat a lot, like a nervous habit.
IUI August 2016 : Cancelled due to polyp
September 2016: Polyp removal/hysteroscopy
October 2016: IUI #1- BFN
November 2016: IUI #2- BFN
December 2016: IUI #3 - BFN
January/February 2017 - IVF + ICSI + PGD
March 2017 - FET
ME: 28 | DH: 31
DATING SINCE: 09/20/08
MARRIED: 10/26/15
TTC #1 SINCE: OCT/NOV 2015