@DCHokiemom I just went back a read that ridiculous comment. Don't let the crazies bring you down, she was completely making things up and putting words in your mouth. That was very obviously not what your were saying.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
R/R/CS: We were supposed to HIO last night based on our EOD schedule, but I was exhausted and thought I had another couple of days until I Oed so I passed. So of course I got a peak OPK reading on my CBAD this morning and have tons of EWCM today. Crap. Thundercats are go tonight . . .
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any 3 people, living or dead, who would they be and why? Aaaaaaaah! So many options. My fun alive answer is Amy Schumer, Jennifer Lawrence, and Adele. My serious alive answer is Sandra Day O'Conner, Ruther Bader Ginsburg, and Elena Kagan (sorry Sonia). People throughout time . . . I can't. There's too many choices to decide.
@JamieK1882 - That's so annoying that your temp got deleted! Either way hooray for solid crosshairs and GL moving to TWW!
@Xstatic3333 - Hooray that AF is almost gone! Hopefully it won't seriously affect the rest of your cycle but will give you enough of a delay that your FW moves out of your travel time.
@bornmommy - Sorry for the confusing cycle start. Hope things are clearer soon.
@pretzel2plus1 - Glad that the doctor's appointment went well! FX that the lap goes well and that things are calm until then.
@Marley629 - FX that O is late enough for you to get one more try in!
@Megzb510 - Sorry for the frustrating night. Hope you get some rest this weekend.
@HeyBooHey - Hooray for AF gone and positive labs!
@teamginger13 - I totally get the desire for a pretty chart. :-)
@Zoey1019 - Some people ovulate without turning an OPK. If your temps and CM line up for O I'd say you O'd regardless. FX for you!
@DCHokieMom - That lurker way overreacted ot your post. We've all got your back though. :-)
@MRSCORKER - So sorry TTA is difficult for you. Hopefully this time goes by fast, you enjoy your trip, and come back refreshed and ready to try again guns blazing.
@juliehollz13 - I had a cycle like that last month where I didn't temp and wished I had. Hope your other signs give you clarity this cycle and it's not too confusing!
@MrsDho11 - Sorry for the grumpy DH! Hopefully he got more rest and you guys have good timing before O.
@rosenyc123 - So sorry that this cycle is so confusing. I'm guessing you haven't Oed yet with no OPKs and no temp indication - hopefully O will come soon.
***question in r/r/cs*** Sorry I've been a little MIA the past couple days. Not that anyone's noticed but myself But I miss you Bumpies!
Month/Cycle: 2/1
CD: 5
WAYDTGKTFU: AF finally vacated, so DH and I will probably do the sex tonight. Not that it really counts for anything. Other than that, PNV's and charting/temping.
R/R/CS: I'm sick of DH's new position at work. I never seeeeee him anymore! That is all. Hey, here's my question re: temping. I had to wake up an hour early to make him coffee earlier this week. My temp that morning was down about .3 degrees F. Not that it really matters for anything in my chart, but do you guys think waking up early can have as much affect on BBT's as waking up late does? Just curious.
GTKY: Geez, what a difficult question. I mean, I guess there's Jesus, so that would be cool. But I tend to clam up when I'm around people who intimidate me. So maybe just like, my sister and my DH. I know, that's a dumb answer. Whatever.
Me: 31 | DH: 31
Together since 2003 | Married 2010 TTC #1 January 2016 BFP April 18 2016 | EDD December 29, 2016 Welcome baby A! January 9, 2017
TTC#2 March 2018 BFP March 30, 2018 | EDD December 12, 2018
Thanks to everyone who gave input on my new job situation! I am pretty sure I finally O'd on Wednesday (need one more temp to confirm), and with DH out of town, our best timing is -2, so I don't have much hope for this month (but I guess there's still a chance?). I just completed my final application and background check for the new job, and I'm assuming once they get the all clear on the check (hopefully they don't care about the red light ticket I got 5 years ago! ha), I think there will be an offer on the table sometime next week! I hope I hope I hope. Assuming our crappy timing wasn't good enough this cycle, once I get into the office I'll check out the handbook and see what their probation and maternity policies are, and if we need to wait or not. I think unfortunately FMLA is a federal thing, and you need 12 months in the job to qualify - BUT just because you don't qualify doesn't mean the company can't choose to hold your job for you if they like you. FMLA just means they CAN'T replace you for taking leave. I'm trying not to get too excited yet because they haven't made an official offer, but things are looking pretty good. They even sent me their benefits package to look at this morning. I've got all my fingers crossed!
@MissAmeliaPond does the benefit package lay out maternity and/or sheet term disability plans? I'm keeping my FX for you! FMLA is federal and you have to be in the job for 12 months at the time you request it so theoretically, if that was the only option for leave, you could get KU after 3 months and still be able to use it. I'm sure they offer some sort of short term for 6-8 weeks though. Keep us posted!!
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
@MRSCORKER Thank you! Unfortunately, it's just the basic benefits enrollment materials (med, dental, vis, life etc). They do offer long term disability, but our state does State Funded SDI, so the first 90 days of disability would be paid through the state anyway. The only qualifier is "You must have earned at least $300 from which SDI deductions were withheld during a previous period", which won't be a problem by the time I would need to take leave. But honestly, it might take 3+ months to get KTFU, so who knows!
Question: to you find you get stronger lines on opks at certain times?
The Dutch: my line this afternoon was fainter than the one I got with smu. The one this morning was barely as dark as the control, so I was waiting to see if it was darker this evening. Based on your experienc, does this mean my surge was this morning, or is composing the two tests from morning and afternoon like apples and oranges?
@peachykeen17 I hate a dirty house also. I think tommorow will be a major cleaning day for me:( @JamieK1882 fx for solid crosshairs @Xstatic3333 yay for AF getting out of town! @bornmommy I'm sorry your brother passed away:(
*TW* Prior BFP/MC mentioned*
@pretzel2plus1 I'm glad the appt went well. I had my gallbladder taken out laparoscopically (sp?) in October. I'm not sure if it will be the same but mine wasn't terrible. The first two days were the worst but just mostly sore after that. The surgeon found and removed endometriosis (sp). I got my BFP in November. No one can confirm that's why I got KU but I fully believe it wasn't coincidence (as I had been trying for 9 months). Unfortunately it didn't stick:( I wish you the best with your surgery.
@LINDSEYRVA yay for CD1! @khbear117 I still no chart expert but I beleive O day is the day before temp spike. yay for great timing!! @virginiaham@Marley629@LizaKate1213@longliveregina@GreatGigInTheWomb yay for O/potential O! @Megzb510 I hope you can get a better night's sleep tonight @HeyBooHey accupuncture still scares me but I LOVE a massage. I might have to look into a fertility one:) @teamginger13 I keep thinking about taking a cycle off from charting (to kind of "chill" out)...maybe next one...LOL @Zoey1019 I think it's very common for fellow bumpies to not turn an OPK. I can't really say bc I have turned them when I use them. @DCHokiemom@korycir I'm going to try mucinex/guaifensein this cycle...how much do you take and when do you start? @MRSCORKER I'm sorry to have to avoid this month...I know the feeling. @juliehollz13 yay for not breaking as long as you thought @MrsDho11 I hope you are able to HIO tonight. @rosenyc123 I'm sorry you are having a disaster of a cycle @BusinessWife I'm sorry I don't have an answer to your question. I'm going to us CBEadv this month for the first time. @whiska fx O day is still coming @Sarah0985 Sorry for the awful cramps:( @atcwag Sorry your hubby is having anxiety. Hope it get better @houseofsetters my pre O temps are all over the place @MamaMunn fx O comes soon @bcooke314 Have fun BD..I'm right there with ya! @MissAmeliaPond I personally wouldn't let a new job prevent me from getting KU, FX for a job offer @PrettyPalomino I'm sorry you're feeling down. Do something fun this weekend for yourself @rkstro2 FX for good results @thefarmerswife0411 yay for AF stabilizing! @ArtlessIbex Welcome back! @simcal18 I'm sorry for your early O @emilyIRL Sex for fun is still important!!
Wow! I don't know how so many of your respond to everyone everyday. I'm exhausted!!
Month/Cycle:12/1 AL
CD: 8
WAYDTGKTFU: getting ready to HIO, started OPKs tonight since I'm not sure if O will change since my MC
R/R/CS: My boss' wife had her baby today=lots of baby talk at work:(
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any 3 people, living or dead, who would they be and why? Jesus-obviously and My grandpas because I didn't really get to know my dad's dad (died when I was young) and I miss my mom's dad
@simcal18 Let me see if I can figure out how to attach my chart! It's a mess...the first few days I had sleeping issues with starting to temp, but since then I've been sleeping well and temping at exactly the same time! ETA chart correctly!
@dogmomwantinghuman I started a week or so before supposed O (maybe a little earlier) and I take 10 ml/2 tsp 3 times a day. I work 12 hour shifts 3 days a week so on those days I do 15 ml 2 times a day. Since DD was born I noticed I have been a lot more dry. I don't always check CM, but the last 3-4 days I have had definite EWCM so hopefully this is it! Fx!!!
edit: you should all know that I'm a terrible speller...
Baby #1: Elena 4/6/14 Baby #2: Grayson EDD 10/22/16
@dogmomwantinghuman , I just take the prescribed dose of 1 every 12 hours during my FW. This was the first month trying it, I haven't noticed a huge difference so far. I am not particularly......dry most of the time, but since I am on Clomid, I wanted to prevent "hostile" CM.....that's what my RE called it at least.
korycir and DCHokiemom thanks for the info. I'm really dry and never notice EWCM. I tried EPO but the first dose made me sick for two days. I'm scared to try guaifensein for that reason. I think I'll be ok because I've used if when I've been sick. I found plain guaifensein at Meijer brand that is 600mg. It says to take 1-2 capsules every 12 hours. That seems like a lot! The other Mucinex had other drugs in it so I didn't want to take that. Is 600mg way too much? Should I cut them in half?
@dogmomwantinghuman , I am not familiar with anything other than mucinex, but I would make sure anything you plan on cutting up isn't time released. In that case you could be taking more at one time that you need inadvertently.
@DCHokiemomI had the Meijer brand of Mucinex. I compared them in the store and it was the exact thing, just half the cost. It does say not to cut though:( I might take one tomorrow while I have two days off in case of side effects.
@pretzel2plus1 I'm glad the appt went well. I had my gallbladder taken out laparoscopically (sp?) in October. I'm not sure if it will be the same but mine wasn't terrible. The first two days were the worst but just mostly sore after that. The surgeon found and removed endometriosis (sp). I got my BFP in November. No one can confirm that's why I got KU but I fully believe it wasn't coincidence (as I had been trying for 9 months). Unfortunately it didn't stick:( I wish you the best with your surgery.
Thank you all for the kind thoughts this week! They have been much appreciated! I'm definitely looking forward to taking this next step, especially since it's for my overall health, and not just for TTC. I'm happy that they were able to schedule me for two weeks out; I was afraid I would have to wait much longer.
@dogmomwantinghuman, my doctor actually mentioned that the first couple of months after a lap are prime time to get KU because the inflammation from the endo is drastically reduced (or gone!). I'm not sure if that holds true all the time, but it got me excited at least!
Edited to add a few more comments: @zoey1019 Add me to the camp of those who don't turn OPKs. I've used Wondfos for the last few cycles and have never turned one. I'm planning to try a little harder next cycle to be more consistent with them, but I definitely O without the positive OPK. Sorry you're dealing with a crazy cycle!
@missameliapond I'm late reading your post, but congratulations! Or close enough for congratulations, anyway! That sounds like a great opportunity. I definitely agree with others that the leave policies would be my deciding factor.
Me: 26, H: 28
Married since 2012
TTC #1 since July 2015 **TW**
Laparoscopy and Endometriosis dx February 2016
HSG and SA all clear! September 2016 Testing with RE October 2016 BFP 11/5/2016 ~ EDD 7/19/2016
korycir and DCHokiemom thanks for the info. I'm really dry and never notice EWCM. I tried EPO but the first dose made me sick for two days. I'm scared to try guaifensein for that reason. I think I'll be ok because I've used if when I've been sick. I found plain guaifensein at Meijer brand that is 600mg. It says to take 1-2 capsules every 12 hours. That seems like a lot! The other Mucinex had other drugs in it so I didn't want to take that. Is 600mg way too much? Should I cut them in half?
nope, that's not a lot. You can get extra strength which is 1200mg/tablet at 1 tablet per 12 hours.
Me: 30 DH: 32 ~~ TTC #1: Sep 2015 ~~ BFP: Mar 2016 ~~ Daughter: Nov 2016 TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
R/r/Cs: should've temped this cycle to know if this pain in my pelvis is O or not :-/ EWCM showed up last night and this morning but has since vanished and I have this pain, hoping all signs point to O and I can join the TWW. FX that all BD timing (what little there was) is in our favour.
gtky: my grandma on my dad side, probably my grandad as well because I never got to meet him. #3 would be my high school best friend, she passed away when she was 14, one of my biggest regrets was the last conversation we had, I'd like a chance to change that.
Me - 22 | DH - 32 | Married - 24 May 2014 DS - January 2014
TTC#2 - December 2015
BFP - 6 March 2016 | MC Confirmed - 21 March 2016 TTCAL | April 2016 CP | June 2016 CP | July 2016
<span class="vanilla-mention-@">@dogmomwantinghuman </span>what PP said. Mine are 1200 mg time-released for 12 hours, so I took one a day at first but now I've been taking two a day as O approaches.
Re: WTO Friday
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
@DCHokiemom - Try not to let random people intentionally misunderstanding your post get you down. We all understood exactly what you are saying.
@LINDSEYRVA - there is something nice about CD 1 being a fresh start. Here's hoping fur a nice normal predictable cycle.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
@MissAmeliaPond - I also concur that the determining factor for me would be leave.
CD: 15
WAYDTGKTFU: PNV, BBT, CM, OPK, HIO EOD
R/R/CS: We were supposed to HIO last night based on our EOD schedule, but I was exhausted and thought I had another couple of days until I Oed so I passed. So of course I got a peak OPK reading on my CBAD this morning and have tons of EWCM today. Crap. Thundercats are go tonight . . .
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any 3 people, living or dead, who would they be and why? Aaaaaaaah! So many options. My fun alive answer is Amy Schumer, Jennifer Lawrence, and Adele. My serious alive answer is Sandra Day O'Conner, Ruther Bader Ginsburg, and Elena Kagan (sorry Sonia). People throughout time . . . I can't. There's too many choices to decide.
@peachykeen17 - Such a sweet answer to the GTKY!
@JamieK1882 - That's so annoying that your temp got deleted! Either way hooray for solid crosshairs and GL moving to TWW!
@Xstatic3333 - Hooray that AF is almost gone! Hopefully it won't seriously affect the rest of your cycle but will give you enough of a delay that your FW moves out of your travel time.
@bornmommy - Sorry for the confusing cycle start. Hope things are clearer soon.
@pretzel2plus1 - Glad that the doctor's appointment went well! FX that the lap goes well and that things are calm until then.
@LINDSEYRVA - Hooray for CD1 and a fresh start!
@khbear117 - FX for confirming O and moving to the TWW soon!
@virginiaham - Hooray for a +OPK!
@Marley629 - FX that O is late enough for you to get one more try in!
@Megzb510 - Sorry for the frustrating night. Hope you get some rest this weekend.
@HeyBooHey - Hooray for AF gone and positive labs!
@teamginger13 - I totally get the desire for a pretty chart. :-)
@Zoey1019 - Some people ovulate without turning an OPK. If your temps and CM line up for O I'd say you O'd regardless. FX for you!
@DCHokieMom - That lurker way overreacted ot your post. We've all got your back though. :-)
@MRSCORKER - So sorry TTA is difficult for you. Hopefully this time goes by fast, you enjoy your trip, and come back refreshed and ready to try again guns blazing.
@juliehollz13 - I had a cycle like that last month where I didn't temp and wished I had. Hope your other signs give you clarity this cycle and it's not too confusing!
@MrsDho11 - Sorry for the grumpy DH! Hopefully he got more rest and you guys have good timing before O.
@rosenyc123 - So sorry that this cycle is so confusing. I'm guessing you haven't Oed yet with no OPKs and no temp indication - hopefully O will come soon.
@BusinessWife - FX for O soon!
@whiska - If you're just getting darker OPKs now I think you're fine. Have fun HIO!
@korycir- FX DH is in a better mood today!
@sarah0985 - FX your cramps go away!
@atcwag - FX FF gets its act together for you soon!
@houseofsetters - How much are your temps varying? Can you post your chart?
@MamaMunn - FX for O soon!
@bcooke314 - Happy Friday!
@LizaKate1213 - FX for confirmed O!
@MissAmeliaPond - As others have mentioned I would definitely look into maternity leave policies and guide your decision at that point. GL to you!
@PrettyPalomino - Hope you have a good trip and get to feeling better!
@rkstro2 - FX for good SA results!
Married 7/15
BFP #2 2/18/16
Sorry I've been a little MIA the past couple days. Not that anyone's noticed but myself
Month/Cycle: 2/1
CD: 5
WAYDTGKTFU: AF finally vacated, so DH and I will probably do the sex tonight. Not that it really counts for anything. Other than that, PNV's and charting/temping.
R/R/CS: I'm sick of DH's new position at work. I never seeeeee him anymore! That is all. Hey, here's my question re: temping. I had to wake up an hour early to make him coffee earlier this week. My temp that morning was down about .3 degrees F. Not that it really matters for anything in my chart, but do you guys think waking up early can have as much affect on BBT's as waking up late does? Just curious.
GTKY: Geez, what a difficult question. I mean, I guess there's Jesus, so that would be cool. But I tend to clam up when I'm around people who intimidate me. So maybe just like, my sister and my DH. I know, that's a dumb answer. Whatever.
TTC #1 January 2016
BFP April 18 2016 | EDD December 29, 2016
Welcome baby A! January 9, 2017
TTC#2 March 2018
BFP March 30, 2018 | EDD December 12, 2018
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
The Dutch: my line this afternoon was fainter than the one I got with smu. The one this morning was barely as dark as the control, so I was waiting to see if it was darker this evening. Based on your experienc, does this mean my surge was this morning, or is composing the two tests from morning and afternoon like apples and oranges?
@peachykeen17 I hate a dirty house also. I think tommorow will be a major cleaning day for me:(
@JamieK1882 fx for solid crosshairs
@Xstatic3333 yay for AF getting out of town!
@bornmommy I'm sorry your brother passed away:(
@khbear117 I still no chart expert but I beleive O day is the day before temp spike. yay for great timing!!
@virginiaham @Marley629 @LizaKate1213 @longliveregina @GreatGigInTheWomb yay for O/potential O!
@Megzb510 I hope you can get a better night's sleep tonight
@HeyBooHey accupuncture still scares me but I LOVE a massage. I might have to look into a fertility one:)
@teamginger13 I keep thinking about taking a cycle off from charting (to kind of "chill" out)...maybe next one...LOL
@Zoey1019 I think it's very common for fellow bumpies to not turn an OPK. I can't really say bc I have turned them when I use them.
@DCHokiemom @korycir I'm going to try mucinex/guaifensein this cycle...how much do you take and when do you start?
@MRSCORKER I'm sorry to have to avoid this month...I know the feeling.
@juliehollz13 yay for not breaking as long as you thought
@MrsDho11 I hope you are able to HIO tonight.
@rosenyc123 I'm sorry you are having a disaster of a cycle
@BusinessWife I'm sorry I don't have an answer to your question. I'm going to us CBEadv this month for the first time.
@whiska fx O day is still coming
@Sarah0985 Sorry for the awful cramps:(
@atcwag Sorry your hubby is having anxiety. Hope it get better
@houseofsetters my pre O temps are all over the place
@MamaMunn fx O comes soon
@bcooke314 Have fun BD..I'm right there with ya!
@MissAmeliaPond I personally wouldn't let a new job prevent me from getting KU, FX for a job offer
@PrettyPalomino I'm sorry you're feeling down. Do something fun this weekend for yourself
@rkstro2 FX for good results
@thefarmerswife0411 yay for AF stabilizing!
@ArtlessIbex Welcome back!
@simcal18 I'm sorry for your early O
@emilyIRL Sex for fun is still important!!
Jesus-obviously and My grandpas because I didn't really get to know my dad's dad (died when I was young) and I miss my mom's dad
~Formerly @dogmomwantinghuman ~
TTC #1 since January 2015
BFP #1: 11/30/15| MC 12/16/15BFP # 2: 6/2/16 | EDD 2/16/17
ETA chart correctly!
my dad X3
edit: you should all know that I'm a terrible speller...
Baby #2: Grayson EDD 10/22/16
~Formerly @dogmomwantinghuman ~
TTC #1 since January 2015
BFP #1: 11/30/15| MC 12/16/15BFP # 2: 6/2/16 | EDD 2/16/17
@dogmomwantinghuman thanks for the fx! Sorry for the baby talk at work. That sucks so bad.
Eta: fixing tags
~Formerly @dogmomwantinghuman ~
TTC #1 since January 2015
BFP #1: 11/30/15| MC 12/16/15BFP # 2: 6/2/16 | EDD 2/16/17
@dogmomwantinghuman, my doctor actually mentioned that the first couple of months after a lap are prime time to get KU because the inflammation from the endo is drastically reduced (or gone!). I'm not sure if that holds true all the time, but it got me excited at least!
Edited to add a few more comments:
@zoey1019 Add me to the camp of those who don't turn OPKs. I've used Wondfos for the last few cycles and have never turned one. I'm planning to try a little harder next cycle to be more consistent with them, but I definitely O without the positive OPK. Sorry you're dealing with a crazy cycle!
@missameliapond I'm late reading your post, but congratulations! Or close enough for congratulations, anyway! That sounds like a great opportunity. I definitely agree with others that the leave policies would be my deciding factor.
**TW**
Testing with RE October 2016
BFP 11/5/2016 ~ EDD 7/19/2016
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
cd: 15
waydtgku: CM, CP, BD
R/r/Cs: should've temped this cycle to know if this pain in my pelvis is O or not :-/ EWCM showed up last night and this morning but has since vanished and I have this pain, hoping all signs point to O and I can join the TWW. FX that all BD timing (what little there was) is in our favour.
gtky: my grandma on my dad side, probably my grandad as well because I never got to meet him. #3 would be my high school best friend, she passed away when she was 14, one of my biggest regrets was the last conversation we had, I'd like a chance to change that.
DS - January 2014
TTCAL | April 2016
CP | June 2016
CP | July 2016