WAYDTGKU?: Right now, waiting 5 more days to start provera to jump-start my cycle.
R/R/CS: I'm just so glad the end of limbo is in sight.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? Tomorrow I've signed up to judge a college mock-trial competition literally all day from 8 to 5. It will probably end up being fun, but why did I agree to be somewhere at 8 on a Saturday morning?! Sunday I will probably clean the house after church....but maybe I'll also get a mani/pedi.
WAYDTGKU?: currently just being annoyed at having no idea when AF or O may just pop up. So having lots of sex and carrying around all the Tampons.
R/R/CS: I'm really excited to start my new job! And I have 2 weeks left to Enjoy at home! Rant is having to go to a baby shower for someone I hardly know in a couple weeks. We're going to buy her a gift today. Ugh.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to?
tonight is date night and were going to a movie. Tonorrow I'm super excited for! I have a 7 year old sister (yup!) and we recently moved back after being away for 4 years so she's coming over for a sleepover! (She's beyond excited).
Hope you all have a good weekend and positive TTC vibes!
<b>@cjt121413 </b>That does sound like fun! But I totally know what you mean about committing to being somewhere on a Saturday morning.. ughh.. ;) I take it you are a lawyer?<b>
</b><i>**ETA**</i><b> @kristah2 </b>A sleepover sounds like a total blast! We also moved back to the area not too long ago and our nieces STILL haven't been by the new place... grumble grumble lol<b> </b> Maybe if we can get the rooms swapped finally, I should just break down and invite my SiL to have the girls come sleep over. They are 4 and 10, so some handful!<b><i> //**</i>
Month/Cycle</b>: 19 temping / 6 ntnp / 4 ttc
<b>CD</b>: 7
<b>WAYDTGKU?</b>: most of the things, waiting for CD 9 to start OPK's, Mucinex and BD-ED during FW...
<b>R/R/CS</b>: Temp spiked up again this morning a little weirdly from 97.21 to 97.57, but I was also hungry like the carb-wolf yesterday, so safe to say I'll take it as one final warm AF blip before things settle back down to what I think of as my "true pre-O" temps.
I shared about this yesterday, but I guess it was late last night on the Thursday WTO so I'm not sure if anyone will see it. But long story short, found out yesterday I am literally. exactly. on the same CD as my childhood BFF and MoH who is now starting her third cycle TTC with her husband! We are both due to O around +/- CD15, and I just can't get over how hilarious that is, after all this time, living in COMPLETELY different States/cities, our cycles are pretty much perfectly synced up. Now I REALLY want us to both get our BFP's this cycle and maybe even share a Due Date!!! omg I would just die!
<b>GTKY</b>: Not sure, but I think seeing my FiL on Saturday and MiL on Sunday, but looking forward to singing again at Church! Would love to also squeeze in either or both of my belated Valentine's/early birthday mani-pedi and/or massage... but not sure that's going to happen unless I make it happen... sigh... <img src="https://global.thebump.com/ticker?TT=ttc&TT1=ttc&CL=28&CT=D&CG=T&O=m_bird2&T=t_ttc12&D=2016-02-13&M1=13&D1=&T2=&T1=&T3=&CC=4&CO=FFFFFF&CO2=&W=C&TS=&R=&SC=green" alt=""> TTGP February Siggy Challenge: Valentine's Fails <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/8b/zw7rqw9pqtal.jpg" alt="" height="322" width="404">
<p><span>Me: 32 | DH: 39
Married: May 30, 2015
TTC #1 since October 2015
one adorable malti-poo fur-baby
***soon to have a second adorable white German Shepherd fur-pup***</span></p>
WAYDTGKU?: Same things I was doing on WTO Thursday thread
R/R/CS: Soooooo I had a major temp drop this morning, lower then any other temps so far, which for some reason has FF saying You may have ovulated between CD 19 and CD 21 (which would be today), so I'm going to keep peeing on OPKs til I turn one dammit! Also keep temping and stuff too because science.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? DH and I bailed on our plans to go visit my niece/nephew/brother/extremely pregnant SIL, which is probably for the best cause when I saw them two weeks ago my brother was accusing me of being KU and I just am in no mood to deal with it, so instead DH and I will continue our "Getting our lives in order" project which includes doing 2 years worth of laundry we shoved in a closet when we moved and never touched and throwing away junk we don't need. I'm most looking forward to some (Fx) BD with DH, hopefully I turn that OPK this weekend!
Again you guys...sorry about the irregular posting. I'm trying to get on here every day but work and life have both been crazy lately.
Month/Cycle: 2 (NTNP)
CD: 21
WAYDTGKU?: temping, sex when we feel like it (not often recently, as DH has a bad case of strep throat), waiting on O this month.
R/R/CS: I expect to O soon...tomorrow is day 22 and I'm normally between 19-22 at O time...but I wouldn't hate it if it held off until next week so that I won't get my period while I'm on vacation the first week of March! I have seen a bit of CM the past two days, not enough that I think that O is eminent, but some. So I think my body is working on it right now.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? I'm most looking forward to the weather...it's going to be sunny and in the 60's here. We're going to take DD outside and let her crawl around in the grass. Maybe go on a canoe ride. I need to make sure I have everything I'll need to pack for vacation (I'll have another weekend to do that before we leave, but DH is leaving next Saturday morning and my mom doesn't arrive until Sunday afternoon, so I'll be single mom-ing it for a lot of the time, which is not conducive to getting chores done). But we don't really have firm plans. With DH sick, I doubt we'll do much really.
had a follow up pap with my OBGYN yesterday. Still waiting on those results, but in the mean time I told him we have been TTC (though I managed not to use any acronyms) and that my periods have been super light and spotty, and longer than "normal". I told him we have been using OPKs and temping. He said that temping is not is favorite because it only tells you after you O and he prefers the OPKs. That's fine. I understand why he says that. He didn't in any way discourage me from temping though.
Anyways, he said he wants to check my ovarian reserve (blood tests in cd3 and 23 plus and ultrasound) and then requested SA for DH. He said that's all he'd want to do at this point. There is no need to do anything else invasive just yet.
I am just glad he didn't dismiss my concerns and tell me to try longer before even doing some simple tests. (I never even had to be the whiny one who says "why am not pregnant yet") and decided that the preliminary checks would be ok to do. He is a relatively new doctor for me so I didn't know how he would work out, but I think I really like him.
If everything comes back normal, then we just haven't gotten lucky enough yet. And if we find something, we can address it. I just feel so relieved to know that we are at least testing something. And it would be nice to know whether or not my super light AF is any sort of problem. Not that I am complaining about the light AF... But hardly needing to use a tampon even cd 2 seems a little off.
DH took the SA requests news well, better than I thought. He made some funny faces at the instructions for the testing, but said he call and make and appointment. There was no pushback. He just said we'd do the tests and see what they said. I should give him no re credit:)
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to?
Adults only night at the science center this weekend!!! Gonna nerd it up big time.
R/R/CS: my temp dipped today from my slow rise. I get CH for CD 25 as long as my next 2 temps are over 98 degrees and i disregard today's temp, which make no sense. This is my first month vaginal temping so don't know what post-O normal range of temps are. If my temps don't rise, I'm pretty certain this cycle is anovulatory. All O symptoms are gone. If it's anovulatory I think I'm gonna take a break from the WTO thread til next CD 1 cuz it's too frustrating and I get too ranty and it's just not cute. I'm feeling hopeless/ranty today and I'm not even out for the count yet. But my weird mood might be related to my weekend plans (see GTKY)
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? I am going to a wake tonight of a former employee at my old job who committed suicide. He was someone that I would not have expected it from, and I wish that he could have heard all the kind things people have said about him afterwards. I guess I will see a lot of old coworkers so it will be nice to catch up, though I wish it was under much better circumstances.
Me: 33 DH: 31 DS: 5 years old TTC #2 since August 2015 July 2016: Testing cycle with 100 mg Clomid = BFN August 2016: 50 mg Clomid + IUI = BFN October 2016: IVF#1 - 13 retrieved / 12 mature / 9 fertilized / 2 blasts November 2016: FET#1 = chemical January 2017: FET#2 = chemical March 2017: IVF#2 - 18 retrieved / 18 mature / 16 fertilized / 5 blasts
April 24, 2017: FET#3 - BFN May 24, 2017: FET#4 - BFP! - Beta #1 151 - Beta #2 503 - Due date 2/9/18
R/R/CS: So I remembered that I had switched to FAM, just to see, the other day and when I switched it back to advanced I got CH back. I still don't really trust it, the CL is .1 or .2 lower than the norm...though my pre O temps were lower than the norm too, I just don't feel like these "post-o" temps are actually post o. They're just too low. So I'm going to hang out here. Last night I also had sooo much creamy cm. Never have I ever had so much creamy (I rarely see creamy at all). This cycle is full of surprises. Also, this morning my alarm went off while I was dreaming about POA OPK. I immediately reached for my bbt and it was missing, I stood up, turned my flashlight on and started looking on the floor, under the bed, etc. No where to be found. I'm starting to wonder if my H hid it from me or something...then I find it IN my bed. Nice and warm from being slept on. Was I trying to sleep temp?! I knew my temp wouldn't be accurate (from the getting out of bed and frantically looking for it) and when popped it in my mouth it beeped almost immediately. The temp was absurdly low, like right around 96°. So I just left it off for today. Sigh.
(Sorry, I tend to ramble when I write)
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? No real out of the house plans. I am looking forward to reality TV date night tonight. The Bachelor, The Challenge, AND Survivor! !!
R/R/CS: Just patiently waiting for my IUI next week
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? Not a whole lot thankfully. DH plays intramural soccer and his first outdoor game of the season is on Sunday and the weather is supposed to be nice so I may go watch him play. Other than that just sleeping and running errands.
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
@megzb510 I am so sorry for your loss. That is very sad to hear
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
R/R/CS: why can't I login to TB on my laptop every time I go to login page it shows up for s split second and then redirects back to home page. Frustrating!
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? TW- child mentioned
we have so much this weekend! Meeting my college friends and their kiddos for lunch. I haven't seen one in 3 years so she hasn't met DS yet. That's what I'm most looking forward too. Also, I have a haircut appt tomorrow and then SIL is keeping DS overnight and we are meeting all of FI's friends for a little celebration I set up for him for finishing the fire academy. I changed my mind - I am most looking forward to having our bed to ourselves so we can HIO!! And then Sunday we have our nephews 1st bday party at a bounce place. That should be fun!
WAYDTGKU?: Right now? Trying to get over a cold and waiting for AF to go away.
R/R/CS: **Debbie Downer Alert** Feeling really down today. It's my first day back after bereavement, and I should have taken the day off because I have a fever and a horrible cold. I feel like I just keep getting kicked down. Between my aunt passing away in January, and my grandma passing last week, we had our car stolen, and now this horrible cold. I just can't seem to get a leg up. Anyway, it's Friday, so I'm looking forward to starting next week with a fresh start. DH has been great through all of this. I don't think I would have made it through without him.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? If I feel better tomorrow, DH and I are going to go see Deadpool. I cannot wait. We're also going to lay low this weekend, since we've been going nonstop since January. I think we're both run down from all the excitement and having family in all of the time. I have a week and a half of regular school schedule and then we have an early spring break. I cannot wait. It usually means the rest of the semester goes by fast.
ETA: @Megzb510- so sorry for your loss! Sending lots of positive vibes your way.
cjt121413 Hooray for jump starting your next cycle. I'm sure it will be nice to get a fresh start. And I have no idea why you would voluntarily be somewhere at 8am on a Saturday but enjoy your mani-pedi for Sunday. Don't forget to unplug for a bit.
kristah2 FX for O and not AF. Also, enjoy your weekend. Sounds like it's going to be a ton of fun!
BusinessWife That's so funny that your cycles are still synced. FX that you guys both can get BFPs this month!
MrsDramaK FX for turning an OPK soon and hopefully for a temp spike shortly.
delujm0 I hope DH feels better soon so you can get to that important BDing.
@furbabymom2007 Glad to hear that you have a great doctor. It makes a huge difference when it comes to TTC, especially when there's some concerns above and beyond the usual.
Megzb510 I'm sorry that this is such a frustrating time. It might be helpful next cycle to try temping both ways so that you have a frame of reference. Either way, I wish you the best of luck in getting your cycle figured out and I'm sorry for the loss of your former-coworker.
Month/Cycle: 1/1 TTCAL
CD: 13
WAYDTGKU?: BBT, CM, CP, OPKs, BD, Aspirin Regiment, soon Progesterone
R/R/CS: Thank you for all your support yesterday ladies. Sorry I kind of ghost posted. I just couldn't handle yesterday. I was talking to DH about it and since late implantation was also pointing at a progesterone issue, my OB/GYN suggested I get tested immediately after my BFP if I needed supplements. Since they don't do much to help unless taken shortly after ovulation I asked my doctor if I could get the prescription to take them. Luckily I have the most helpful OB/GYN on the planet and she said that since there isn't any adverse side-affects (except potentially not getting AF), that she would allow me a few months to try and see if it helps before going to a fertility specialist. I'm just thankful that DH convinced me to reach out to her. It makes me feel like I'm really doing all that I can to ensure success this next time around.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? I'm looking forward to doing as little as possible this weekend. Koda's puppy obedience class is always fun, but he needs his last set of boosters. Then a little house work and watching all the X-men movies with DH. A little time to unplug is exactly what I need.
WAYDTGKU?: mostly just vitamins (and acupuncture) at the moment. And I think AF is gone, so adding temping back in.
R/R/CS: so I somewhat irrationally (though there were a couple repeat temp incidents) decided that my thermometer was at least part of the issue last month. So it got the boot and I got a new one (all Mabis). So this morning is the first temp with the new Mabis, and I turn it on, it does what it always does (flashes 97.70 then changes once to something lower before reading low), and I temp. When I temp vaginally, I can't hear the beep because of the blankets so I just wait two minutes before I retrieve it to make sure it is done changing. 97.70. Which seems like an awfully big coincidence, so I do it again. 97.70. Riiiiiiiggghhhttt. I guess I'll just have to see what happens tomorrow, but I'm feeling incredibly suspicious of new thermometer at this point.
GTKY: tonight I'm taking DH to seek Deadpool since he was randomly upset that I saw it without him even though he's previously said he didn't want to see it. Whatever, I liked it enough to see it again. Not sure about the rest of the weekend though. I usually don't make weekend plans ahead of time anymore because DH's work is so unpredictable.
Me: 30 DH: 32 ~~ TTC #1: Sep 2015 ~~ BFP: Mar 2016 ~~ Daughter: Nov 2016 TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
WAYDTGKU?: letrozole and trigger, vitamins and sex
R/R/CS: I got my trigger shot yesterday, so I should be Oing as I type! HIO yesterday and need to get one more session in before I leave for the weekend.
I'll move to TWW when I get back next week. Excited because this will be my first legit TWW during the entire ttc process.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? Cruise to Bahamas with my girl friends. Looking forward to some girl time and relaxation!
Me: 31; DH: 31 NTNP: May 2015 TTC #1: late August 2015 PCOS Dx: January 2016, starting Femara Feb 2016 BFP: 2/29/16 - Happy Leap Day!
R/R/CS: Before, during my super long, anovulatory cycles, I always got a noticeable second line on OPKs but never positive. Now, the lines are barely visible. Part of me wants to be excited that maybe something is regulating and it's just more negative because my hormones are stabilizing. And then the other half of me is like WTF??!!?
GTKY: Nothing actually planned! I'm sure I will consume plenty of wine and play with my dog outside since it's supposed to be very nice this weekend!
WAYDTGKU?: PNV, stopping EPO for this cycle possibly? Eff OPKs forever. And still HIO because I'm still here.
R/R/CS: A slight temp dip this morning has my chart all wacky. If I put those discarded temps back in, I still get dotted CH for CD16, which I still don't believe. CM is gone, gone, gone, and I'm still pretty damn certain that I O'ed on CD19 or 20. If I put in an even slightly higher temp for tomorrow (97.8), I get those dotted CH for CD20. They go to solid CH if I remove those stupid negative OPKs. I think I'll stop using OPKs next cycle. They're a huge hassle, and they're just adding stress.
NBR, today was weigh-in day and I didn't lose anything this week. I ammmmmm, however, wearing an outfit that I tried on last Friday, and it didn't feel comfortable then. And today, I think it looks great. So. Small victories.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? I'm grabbing drinks with my two best girlfriends this evening, and possibly having dinner with my sister on Sunday. Other than that, husband and I are just going to get stuff done around the house. It's supposed to be nice all weekend, so we will probably go running both days. I need to work on my yearbook a bunch this weekend, too.
WAYDTGKU?: Eating the giant box of valentines day chocolate I purchased yesterday because it was 70% off
R/R/CS: Why couldn't I be one of those women with perfect 28 day cycles!?! I'm just sitting there thinking about how many days I have to actually wait before sex will even count towards baby making. I love you body, but I don't like you very much right now!
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? Yay weekend! Today I'll be cleaning the house, baking some cookies and really enjoying my alone time while DH is at work. Tomorrow I'm going to drive up to my mom's and hang out with her for the day. I'm really excited about that because my mom and I are really close and we always have a great time when we get together. Sunday I've already declared a lazy day which I'm also really excited for. I already warned DH that I won't do anything that requires wearing real pants since I plan on sitting in my sweats all day.
Me: 28 DH: 29 Married: August 2014 TTC #1 Since March 2015 Diagnosed with PCOS March 2016 SA results normal April 2016 3 rounds clomid + trigger + TI = BFN 3 rounds clomid + trigger + IUI = BFN Uterine polyp removed July 2017 Round 1 IVF January 2018
@cjt121413 I’ve been there before when you’re just
counting down until you can fully look forward to a period. Hopefully the time moves quickly for you!
@BusinessWife that’s so strange about you and your best
friend! But, also, really cool and could
be even cooler for the future J
@MrsDramaK we just moved and I want to throw everything
in a back closet and forget about it but I know that I should try to deal with
it all haha adulting is hard!
@delujm0FX for a
later O so you don’t have to worry about AF on vacation!
@furbabymom2007 I’m happy to hear that your OBGYN is
being so helpful and getting the ball rolling for you. Hopefully it will ease your mind a little
bit.Also, that’s great that your DH was
so calm about the SA!
@Megzb510 I’m sorry to hear about your old coworker. Hugs to you
@JamieMichelle12 I laughed at your story because I’ve
woken up with my thermometer in my hand before from temping in my sleep!
@teamginger13 I hope the IUI goes well for you! Enjoy the nice weather.I miss my intramural soccer!
@Marley629 enjoy the celebration and the empty bed!
@BerkeBaby you’re in my thoughts and prayers. I’m glad your DH has been so helpful for you
during this hard time.Be good to
yourself this weekend!
@nwegman7878 I’m glad your OB/GYN is so helpful and I
hope that things get figured out for you!
@MrsDho11 sorry your period has been so sneaky and
terrible! I’m glad you enjoyed your
acupuncture though!Also, hopefully your
temperature was actually 97.70 and you don’t need another thermometer
@Ash9614 Good luck with the first O! After being here for 6 months and no O ever,
I’m rooting for you so that I can hope it can be done! (even though I’m not on
those meds, it still gives me hope!).And enjoy your cruise!
@lcsrva FX for some good temps over the next few days!
R/R/CS: Nothing much to say today, just lurking and hoping to see some people move over to TWW, always makes me feel positive about the whole process lol Hope everyone has a good weekend!
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? Our friends are in town, so just hanging out and eating lots of good food! Going to a fine arts fair and eating lunch on the beach hopefully one morning since the weather is supposed to be perfect!
TTC #1 - December 2015 Me:31 H:31 DX: MFI - 1% Morph 12/16 -IVF #1 - Antagonist Protocol w/ Lupron trigger ER - 11 retrieved- 9 mature - 7 fertilized - 3 sent for PGS on day 5 - No normals (1 XXX Embryo - may use in future) 3/17 - IVF #2 - Antagonist Protocol w/ HCG trigger ER- 13 retrieved - 11 mature - 8 fertilized - 2 sent for PGS on day 5 -2 Normal FET #1 - 5/16/17 - BFP! - Beta #1 5/25 - 156 - Beta #2 5/30 - 2562 - Beta #3 6/1 - 5191!
@mrsdho11 - LOL at your last post about your period, hopefully today is the last day
@berkebaby - sorry about your recent losses and everything else, fx it all turns around soon
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU?: BBT and CM on FF, Pre-Seed during FW
R/R/CS: Well DH left for his trip so I'm just really hoping I O tomorrow or at least no later than Sunday. Based on my previous months I have hope that it could happen but you just never know. My OPK was still darker this morning but not positive. This is my first month temping and checking CM so not sure how helpful FF will be but you gotta start somewhere.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to?
While I'm bummed about DH leaving I'm really looking forward to a Mommy Sleepover my BFF is hosting tomorrow. Some of the wives' of the H's that went away will be there as well as some of our other friends. Looking forward to be able to chill with my girls while the kids play. DD is an only child at the moment so she really enjoys it when she's around other children which makes it a little easier on me.
WAYDTGKTFU: PNV+DHA, VitC, upping H2O intake, maybe grapefruit juice, temping+charting, checking CM & HIO once AF leaves
R/R/CS: DS is yelling for "mama" from his room and I'm all "zip it until I finish my WTO post!"
GTKY: I have to work tomorrow. I always work Saturdays 7:45-1:30, but I have to work extra until 4ish...this is my 3rd "extra work" Saturday in a row. #imsalariedsoquittellingmeimmakingmore$ I am looking forward to game night/snacks with friends on Saturday night!
R/R/CS: DH came home last night! HIO starts tonight. But since I am starting my new job a week from this coming Monday, I'm not going to be super strict on the HIO schedule. I need to focus on studying for a licensing test I need to pass for the new gig.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? Probably shopping! I need more clothes for my new job. We're jeans casual currently and I've, uh, outgrown all my old business attire I had right out of college. I'm definitely not as thin as I used to be. I need more slacks and tops.
@kristah2; congrats on the new gig & enjoy those last two weeks! my last day of "freedom" before returning to work is today & this was the FASTEST WEEK EVER! Take all of the naps, enjoy all of the coffee & drink all of the wine lol!
@MrsDramaK; two years of laundry?! WOOF- best of luck with that! Feel you on the "accusing of being KTFU", I just can't- insert eye roll here.
@furbabymom2007; that is awesome news regarding your new doc & moving forward with prelim tests! FX things continue to move in the right direction
@BerkeBaby; internet hugs & yay for amazing & supportive DH's!!!!
WAYDTGKU: BBT, FF, PNV,+DHA BD ED/EOD, NO BOOZE (DAMN YOU WHOLE30! LOL)
R/R/CS: I had an emotional breakdown last night while cooking dinner. I was washing my hands over the kitchen sink & went to dry them like I normally do over the sink & the towel got stuck (as it sometimes does!) on my engagement ring. When I pulled the towel away...MY...DIAMOND...WAS....GONE. I couldn't breathe, DH was on the way home from work & all I could think was HE IS GOING TO KILL ME lol (not really but I was FREAKING OUT) My hands were shaking & I just kept looking @ the empty prongs & the EVIL DRAIN. DH proceeded to come home & dismantle the entire piping under the sink...... HE FOUND IT, HE FOUND MY DIAMOND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just feel like that is once in a lifetime, there it was JUST SITTING IN THE FREAKING PIPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We of course have to call the insurance to see if we need to file a claim before going to the jeweler to have it checked out & reset but OMFG talk about an insane Thursday night!
GTKY: This weekend is my last "temporary housewife" weekend as I'm starting my new job on Monday morning! AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! So plenty of rest & relaxation is planned! Since we'll be out for my ring, I think a bit of retail therapy will take place as well! Lastly, tons & tons of meal prep on Sunday for the work week, which is something I would normally do anyway but will be doing more of since we're heading into week 3 of our Whole30 journey!
ME: 31 | DH: 31
Married: April 2015
TTC (BBT & FF) #1: April 2015 (Off BC: January 2015)
R/R/CS: I had an emotional breakdown last night while cooking dinner. I was washing my hands over the kitchen sink & went to dry them like I normally do over the sink & the towel got stuck (as it sometimes does!) on my engagement ring. When I pulled the towel away...MY...DIAMOND...WAS....GONE. I couldn't breathe, DH was on the way home from work & all I could think was HE IS GOING TO KILL ME lol (not really but I was FREAKING OUT) My hands were shaking & I just kept looking @ the empty prongs & the EVIL DRAIN. DH proceeded to come home & dismantle the entire piping under the sink...... HE FOUND IT, HE FOUND MY DIAMOND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just feel like that is once in a lifetime, there it was JUST SITTING IN THE FREAKING PIPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We of course have to call the insurance to see if we need to file a claim before going to the jeweler to have it checked out & reset but OMFG talk about an insane Thursday night!
My heart stopped for you. Holy cow! So glad you were able to find it. DH gives me a hard time sometimes because I always take my ring off when I get home. I think he would have found me in a pile on the floor if this had happened to me. Enjoy your retail therapy.
R/R/CS:I was suppose to go out for drinks after work with some coworkers. They are standing me up. I purposely didn't start my prescription I got yesterday because I'm not suppose to mix it with alcohol. I'm really wishing I would have taken my prescription now.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? Saturday I'm going dress shopping with my sister for her wedding...super excited. Sunday will be chores:(
Also, as of 9:45am Central Time: Our car has been found. It's currently in the impound because they have to sweep through it today and tomorrow, but they found it. Now I'm just hoping there isn't too much damage and we can just pick it up on Monday or Tuesday.
I think I'm going to treat myself to a bottle of wine tonight...
R/R/CS: I'm kind of depressed today. cd 1 today and I really convinced myself I was totally KU. drove myself crazy symptom spotting and all. Even was lurking in Oct 16. Why do I torture myself? Onto next cycle I suppose.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? tonight we're gonna order some take out and watch a movie. I kinda wanna just veg out and eat my feelings.
@BerkeBaby sorry to hear about ALL the things. I hope things start turning around soon. @thefarmerswife0411 I'm SO glad you found your diamond! I would lose my mind. You are so lucky! @atcwag Love the shoes - mine were the same colour! @mokay19 Thanks for the luck! Enjoy your wine and warm weather this weekend - Canada is not so warm right now. @Ash9614 SO jealous of your cruise! We got married on one January 2015 and have been looking to go on one since, maybe next year! have a tropical drink for me!
R/R/CS: I had an emotional breakdown last night while cooking dinner. I was washing my hands over the kitchen sink & went to dry them like I normally do over the sink & the towel got stuck (as it sometimes does!) on my engagement ring. When I pulled the towel away...MY...DIAMOND...WAS....GONE. I couldn't breathe, DH was on the way home from work & all I could think was HE IS GOING TO KILL ME lol (not really but I was FREAKING OUT) My hands were shaking & I just kept looking @ the empty prongs & the EVIL DRAIN. DH proceeded to come home & dismantle the entire piping under the sink...... HE FOUND IT, HE FOUND MY DIAMOND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just feel like that is once in a lifetime, there it was JUST SITTING IN THE FREAKING PIPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We of course have to call the insurance to see if we need to file a claim before going to the jeweler to have it checked out & reset but OMFG talk about an insane Thursday night!
My heart stopped for you. Holy cow! So glad you were able to find it. DH gives me a hard time sometimes because I always take my ring off when I get home. I think he would have found me in a pile on the floor if this had happened to me. Enjoy your retail therapy.
Me too- AHHHHHHHH so thankful I occasionally take mine off when I'm cleaning & cooking but I was like NEVER AGAIN, LOL! Retail therapy, much needed- thank you
ME: 31 | DH: 31
Married: April 2015
TTC (BBT & FF) #1: April 2015 (Off BC: January 2015)
WAYDTGKU?: charting temp and CF, PNP, likely starting progestin today then clomid.
R/R/CS: I have a temping question. I usually temp at 7am but today my pup woke me at 6am. I temped and was in the usual range. I temped again at 7 and it was quite a bit higher. How do I chart this? My cycles are usually long but if I may have just ovulated then maybe I don't need to take the progestin and clomid??
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to?
I'm going to a soup swap with 8 ladies who are friends of a friend. I made my first soup for the occasion! Everyone brings 8 pints and we all taste and swap.
@EgnaroBean- my understanding is that you would chart the temp you took at 6am as this is ideally the one that follows 3 hours of sleep. (I hope that helps. I'm doped up on cold meds, not sure if anything makes sense right now. )
R/R/CS: I had an emotional breakdown last night while cooking dinner. I was washing my hands over the kitchen sink & went to dry them like I normally do over the sink & the towel got stuck (as it sometimes does!) on my engagement ring. When I pulled the towel away...MY...DIAMOND...WAS....GONE. I couldn't breathe, DH was on the way home from work & all I could think was HE IS GOING TO KILL ME lol (not really but I was FREAKING OUT) My hands were shaking & I just kept looking @ the empty prongs & the EVIL DRAIN. DH proceeded to come home & dismantle the entire piping under the sink...... HE FOUND IT, HE FOUND MY DIAMOND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just feel like that is once in a lifetime, there it was JUST SITTING IN THE FREAKING PIPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We of course have to call the insurance to see if we need to file a claim before going to the jeweler to have it checked out & reset but OMFG talk about an insane Thursday night!
My heart stopped for you. Holy cow! So glad you were able to find it. DH gives me a hard time sometimes because I always take my ring off when I get home. I think he would have found me in a pile on the floor if this had happened to me. Enjoy your retail therapy.
Me too- AHHHHHHHH so thankful I occasionally take mine off when I'm cleaning & cooking but I was like NEVER AGAIN, LOL! Retail therapy, much needed- thank you
I took mine off daily for a while because I wouldn't wear them while I swim. Long complicated story about why I hit only my left hand on the lane lines at least a couple times an hour, but I was afraid it would knock the diamond loose. Now I got a strong necklace chain and I just wear them around me neck and never take them off there.
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: I just realized I have two problems with the ttc plan this cycle - the follow up with the neurologist to discuss the MRI is after expected O, and even if I got an earlier appointment and she gave the okay for ttc my work trip will probably fall on -1 and -2. Not impossible, but tricky. I have two compelling reasons to take a break this month but I don't want to lose this cycle!!!
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? If it's warm tomorrow I guess I'm most looking forward to going for a walk. I've been cooped up inside too long.
Me: 36 | DH 35, Married 2007
TTC #1 June 2015 April 2016 - AMH, FSH, Progesterone normal June 2016 - HSG clear *TW* BFP - Aug16, demise confirmed Sep16, incomplete m/c, D&C Nov16 BFP 3/27/17, edd 12/7/17 DS - 12/9/17 TTC #2 December 2018 BFP 2/22/19, edd 11/4/19 DD - 11/1/19 My Chart
@Megzb510 Hugs to you during this difficult time. @BerkeBabySo sorry for everything you're going through. Hopefully you start feeling better soon!
Month/Cycle: 9/7
CD: 36
WAYDTGKU?: Now that DH is feeling better, back to HIO hopefully. PNV, BBT, and CM also.
R/R/CS: No signs of O or AF...what a shit show this cycle has been. Just ready for something to happen! On side note, I just got a cortisone shot in my toe joint so I'm hoping it finally starts to feel better!
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? We've been remodeling our bathroom and I'm hoping to make some serious progress towards finishing that this weekend! I can't wait to have my bathroom back!
Re: WTO Friday
CD: 40
WAYDTGKU?: Right now, waiting 5 more days to start provera to jump-start my cycle.
R/R/CS: I'm just so glad the end of limbo is in sight.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? Tomorrow I've signed up to judge a college mock-trial competition literally all day from 8 to 5. It will probably end up being fun, but why did I agree to be somewhere at 8 on a Saturday morning?! Sunday I will probably clean the house after church....but maybe I'll also get a mani/pedi.
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
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 25 (where are you O?!)
WAYDTGKU?: currently just being annoyed at having no idea when AF or O may just pop up. So having lots of sex and carrying around all the Tampons.
R/R/CS: I'm really excited to start my new job! And I have 2 weeks left to Enjoy at home!
Rant is having to go to a baby shower for someone I hardly know in a couple weeks. We're going to buy her a gift today. Ugh.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to?
tonight is date night and were going to a movie.
Tonorrow I'm super excited for! I have a 7 year old sister (yup!) and we recently moved back after being away for 4 years so she's coming over for a sleepover! (She's beyond excited).
Hope you all have a good weekend and positive TTC vibes!
</b><i>**ETA**</i><b> @kristah2 </b>A sleepover sounds like a total blast! We also moved back to the area not too long ago and our nieces STILL haven't been by the new place... grumble grumble lol<b> </b> Maybe if we can get the rooms swapped finally, I should just break down and invite my SiL to have the girls come sleep over. They are 4 and 10, so some handful!<b><i> //**</i>
Month/Cycle</b>: 19 temping / 6 ntnp / 4 ttc
<b>CD</b>: 7
<b>WAYDTGKU?</b>: most of the things, waiting for CD 9 to start OPK's, Mucinex and BD-ED during FW...
<b>R/R/CS</b>: Temp spiked up again this morning a little weirdly from 97.21 to 97.57, but I was also hungry like the carb-wolf yesterday, so safe to say I'll take it as one final warm AF blip before things settle back down to what I think of as my "true pre-O" temps.
I shared about this yesterday, but I guess it was late last night on the Thursday WTO so I'm not sure if anyone will see it. But long story short, found out yesterday I am literally. exactly. on the same CD as my childhood BFF and MoH who is now starting her third cycle TTC with her husband! We are both due to O around +/- CD15, and I just can't get over how hilarious that is, after all this time, living in COMPLETELY different States/cities, our cycles are pretty much perfectly synced up. Now I REALLY want us to both get our BFP's this cycle and maybe even share a Due Date!!! omg I would just die!
<b>GTKY</b>: Not sure, but I think seeing my FiL on Saturday and MiL on Sunday, but looking forward to singing again at Church! Would love to also squeeze in either or both of my belated Valentine's/early birthday mani-pedi and/or massage... but not sure that's going to happen unless I make it happen... sigh...
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<p><span>Me: 32 | DH: 39
Married: May 30, 2015
TTC #1 since October 2015
one adorable malti-poo fur-baby
***soon to have a second adorable white German Shepherd fur-pup***</span></p>
CD: 20
WAYDTGKU?: Same things I was doing on WTO Thursday thread
R/R/CS: Soooooo I had a major temp drop this morning, lower then any other temps so far, which for some reason has FF saying You may have ovulated between CD 19 and CD 21 (which would be today), so I'm going to keep peeing on OPKs til I turn one dammit! Also keep temping and stuff too because science.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? DH and I bailed on our plans to go visit my niece/nephew/brother/extremely pregnant SIL, which is probably for the best cause when I saw them two weeks ago my brother was accusing me of being KU and I just am in no mood to deal with it, so instead DH and I will continue our "Getting our lives in order" project which includes doing 2 years worth of laundry we shoved in a closet when we moved and never touched and throwing away junk we don't need. I'm most looking forward to some (Fx) BD with DH, hopefully I turn that OPK this weekend!
TTC since January 2016
BFP - 3/12/16 - MC 4/5/16
BFP - 6/11/16
Again you guys...sorry about the irregular posting. I'm trying to get on here every day but work and life have both been crazy lately.
Month/Cycle: 2 (NTNP)
CD: 21
WAYDTGKU?: temping, sex when we feel like it (not often recently, as DH has a bad case of strep throat), waiting on O this month.
R/R/CS: I expect to O soon...tomorrow is day 22 and I'm normally between 19-22 at O time...but I wouldn't hate it if it held off until next week so that I won't get my period while I'm on vacation the first week of March! I have seen a bit of CM the past two days, not enough that I think that O is eminent, but some. So I think my body is working on it right now.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? I'm most looking forward to the weather...it's going to be sunny and in the 60's here. We're going to take DD outside and let her crawl around in the grass. Maybe go on a canoe ride. I need to make sure I have everything I'll need to pack for vacation (I'll have another weekend to do that before we leave, but DH is leaving next Saturday morning and my mom doesn't arrive until Sunday afternoon, so I'll be single mom-ing it for a lot of the time, which is not conducive to getting chores done). But we don't really have firm plans. With DH sick, I doubt we'll do much really.
Month/Cycle: 7
CD: 3
WAYDTGKU?: normal things
R/R/CS:
had a follow up pap with my OBGYN yesterday. Still waiting on those results, but in the mean time I told him we have been TTC (though I managed not to use any acronyms) and that my periods have been super light and spotty, and longer than "normal". I told him we have been using OPKs and temping. He said that temping is not is favorite because it only tells you after you O and he prefers the OPKs. That's fine. I understand why he says that. He didn't in any way discourage me from temping though.
Anyways, he said he wants to check my ovarian reserve (blood tests in cd3 and 23 plus and ultrasound) and then requested SA for DH. He said that's all he'd want to do at this point. There is no need to do anything else invasive just yet.
I am just glad he didn't dismiss my concerns and tell me to try longer before even doing some simple tests. (I never even had to be the whiny one who says "why am not pregnant yet") and decided that the preliminary checks would be ok to do. He is a relatively new doctor for me so I didn't know how he would work out, but I think I really like him.
If everything comes back normal, then we just haven't gotten lucky enough yet. And if we find something, we can address it. I just feel so relieved to know that we are at least testing something. And it would be nice to know whether or not my super light AF is any sort of problem. Not that I am complaining about the light AF... But hardly needing to use a tampon even cd 2 seems a little off.
DH took the SA requests news well, better than I thought. He made some funny faces at the instructions for the testing, but said he call and make and appointment. There was no pushback. He just said we'd do the tests and see what they said. I should give him no re credit:)
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to?
Adults only night at the science center this weekend!!! Gonna nerd it up big time.
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CD: 28
WAYDTGKU?: pnv bbt cm opk preseed
R/R/CS: my temp dipped today from my slow rise. I get CH for CD 25 as long as my next 2 temps are over 98 degrees and i disregard today's temp, which make no sense. This is my first month vaginal temping so don't know what post-O normal range of temps are. If my temps don't rise, I'm pretty certain this cycle is anovulatory. All O symptoms are gone. If it's anovulatory I think I'm gonna take a break from the WTO thread til next CD 1 cuz it's too frustrating and I get too ranty and it's just not cute. I'm feeling hopeless/ranty today and I'm not even out for the count yet. But my weird mood might be related to my weekend plans (see GTKY)
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? I am going to a wake tonight of a former employee at my old job who committed suicide. He was someone that I would not have expected it from, and I wish that he could have heard all the kind things people have said about him afterwards. I guess I will see a lot of old coworkers so it will be nice to catch up, though I wish it was under much better circumstances.
DS: 5 years old
TTC #2 since August 2015
July 2016: Testing cycle with 100 mg Clomid = BFN
August 2016: 50 mg Clomid + IUI = BFN
October 2016: IVF#1 - 13 retrieved / 12 mature / 9 fertilized / 2 blasts
November 2016: FET#1 = chemical
January 2017: FET#2 = chemical
March 2017: IVF#2 - 18 retrieved / 18 mature / 16 fertilized / 5 blasts
May 24, 2017: FET#4 - BFP! - Beta #1 151 - Beta #2 503 - Due date 2/9/18
CD: 21
WAYDTGKU?: temping, cm, opks
R/R/CS: So I remembered that I had switched to FAM, just to see, the other day and when I switched it back to advanced I got CH back. I still don't really trust it, the CL is .1 or .2 lower than the norm...though my pre O temps were lower than the norm too, I just don't feel like these "post-o" temps are actually post o. They're just too low. So I'm going to hang out here. Last night I also had sooo much creamy cm. Never have I ever had so much creamy (I rarely see creamy at all). This cycle is full of surprises.
Also, this morning my alarm went off while I was dreaming about POA OPK. I immediately reached for my bbt and it was missing, I stood up, turned my flashlight on and started looking on the floor, under the bed, etc. No where to be found. I'm starting to wonder if my H hid it from me or something...then I find it IN my bed. Nice and warm from being slept on. Was I trying to sleep temp?! I knew my temp wouldn't be accurate (from the getting out of bed and frantically looking for it) and when popped it in my mouth it beeped almost immediately. The temp was absurdly low, like right around 96°. So I just left it off for today. Sigh.
(Sorry, I tend to ramble when I write)
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to?
No real out of the house plans. I am looking forward to reality TV date night tonight. The Bachelor, The Challenge, AND Survivor! !!
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU?: IUI this month
R/R/CS: Just patiently waiting for my IUI next week
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? Not a whole lot thankfully. DH plays intramural soccer and his first outdoor game of the season is on Sunday and the weather is supposed to be nice so I may go watch him play. Other than that just sleeping and running errands.
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
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
Month/Cycle: 2/3
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU?: all things
R/R/CS: why can't I login to TB on my laptop
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to?
TW- child mentioned
we have so much this weekend! Meeting my college friends and their kiddos for lunch. I haven't seen one in 3 years so she hasn't met DS yet. That's what I'm most looking forward too. Also, I have a haircut appt tomorrow and then SIL is keeping DS overnight and we are meeting all of FI's friends for a little celebration I set up for him for finishing the fire academy. I changed my mind - I am most looking forward to having our bed to ourselves so we can HIO!! And then Sunday we have our nephews 1st bday party at a bounce place. That should be fun!
DX Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Factor V Leiden Mutation, Secondary Infertility
MFI (SA #1Count 11mill, Motility: 18%, Morphology: 1%)
AMH .328 | FSH 13.2
CD: 2
WAYDTGKU?: Right now? Trying to get over a cold and waiting for AF to go away.
R/R/CS: **Debbie Downer Alert** Feeling really down today. It's my first day back after bereavement, and I should have taken the day off because I have a fever and a horrible cold. I feel like I just keep getting kicked down. Between my aunt passing away in January, and my grandma passing last week, we had our car stolen, and now this horrible cold. I just can't seem to get a leg up. Anyway, it's Friday, so I'm looking forward to starting next week with a fresh start. DH has been great through all of this. I don't think I would have made it through without him.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? If I feel better tomorrow, DH and I are going to go see Deadpool. I cannot wait. We're also going to lay low this weekend, since we've been going nonstop since January. I think we're both run down from all the excitement and having family in all of the time. I have a week and a half of regular school schedule and then we have an early spring break. I cannot wait. It usually means the rest of the semester goes by fast.
ETA: @Megzb510 - so sorry for your loss! Sending lots of positive vibes your way.
kristah2 FX for O and not AF. Also, enjoy your weekend. Sounds like it's going to be a ton of fun!
BusinessWife That's so funny that your cycles are still synced. FX that you guys both can get BFPs this month!
MrsDramaK FX for turning an OPK soon and hopefully for a temp spike shortly.
delujm0 I hope DH feels better soon so you can get to that important BDing.
@furbabymom2007 Glad to hear that you have a great doctor. It makes a huge difference when it comes to TTC, especially when there's some concerns above and beyond the usual.
Megzb510 I'm sorry that this is such a frustrating time. It might be helpful next cycle to try temping both ways so that you have a frame of reference. Either way, I wish you the best of luck in getting your cycle figured out and I'm sorry for the loss of your former-coworker.
Month/Cycle: 1/1 TTCAL
CD: 13
WAYDTGKU?: BBT, CM, CP, OPKs, BD, Aspirin Regiment, soon Progesterone
R/R/CS: Thank you for all your support yesterday ladies. Sorry I kind of ghost posted. I just couldn't handle yesterday. I was talking to DH about it and since late implantation was also pointing at a progesterone issue, my OB/GYN suggested I get tested immediately after my BFP if I needed supplements. Since they don't do much to help unless taken shortly after ovulation I asked my doctor if I could get the prescription to take them. Luckily I have the most helpful OB/GYN on the planet and she said that since there isn't any adverse side-affects (except potentially not getting AF), that she would allow me a few months to try and see if it helps before going to a fertility specialist. I'm just thankful that DH convinced me to reach out to her. It makes me feel like I'm really doing all that I can to ensure success this next time around.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to?
I'm looking forward to doing as little as possible this weekend. Koda's puppy obedience class is always fun, but he needs his last set of boosters. Then a little house work and watching all the X-men movies with DH. A little time to unplug is exactly what I need.
Previously nweg...7878
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU?: mostly just vitamins (and acupuncture) at the moment. And I think AF is gone, so adding temping back in.
R/R/CS: so I somewhat irrationally (though there were a couple repeat temp incidents) decided that my thermometer was at least part of the issue last month. So it got the boot and I got a new one (all Mabis). So this morning is the first temp with the new Mabis, and I turn it on, it does what it always does (flashes 97.70 then changes once to something lower before reading low), and I temp. When I temp vaginally, I can't hear the beep because of the blankets so I just wait two minutes before I retrieve it to make sure it is done changing. 97.70. Which seems like an awfully big coincidence, so I do it again. 97.70. Riiiiiiiggghhhttt. I guess I'll just have to see what happens tomorrow, but I'm feeling incredibly suspicious of new thermometer at this point.
GTKY: tonight I'm taking DH to seek Deadpool since he was randomly upset that I saw it without him even though he's previously said he didn't want to see it. Whatever, I liked it enough to see it again. Not sure about the rest of the weekend though. I usually don't make weekend plans ahead of time anymore because DH's work is so unpredictable.
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
CD: 16
WAYDTGKU?:
letrozole and trigger, vitamins and sex
R/R/CS: I got my trigger shot yesterday, so I should be Oing as I type! HIO yesterday and need to get one more session in before I leave for the weekend.
I'll move to TWW when I get back next week. Excited because this will be my first legit TWW during the entire ttc process.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? Cruise to Bahamas with my girl friends. Looking forward to some girl time and relaxation!
NTNP: May 2015
TTC #1: late August 2015
PCOS Dx: January 2016, starting Femara Feb 2016
BFP: 2/29/16 - Happy Leap Day!
Month/Cycle: 6/3
CD: 14
WAYDTGKU: Metformin, PNV, temping
R/R/CS: Before, during my super long, anovulatory cycles, I always got a noticeable second line on OPKs but never positive. Now, the lines are barely visible. Part of me wants to be excited that maybe something is regulating and it's just more negative because my hormones are stabilizing. And then the other half of me is like WTF??!!?
GTKY: Nothing actually planned! I'm sure I will consume plenty of wine and play with my dog outside since it's supposed to be very nice this weekend!
CD: 22
WAYDTGKU?: PNV, stopping EPO for this cycle possibly? Eff OPKs forever. And still HIO because I'm still here.
R/R/CS: A slight temp dip this morning has my chart all wacky. If I put those discarded temps back in, I still get dotted CH for CD16, which I still don't believe. CM is gone, gone, gone, and I'm still pretty damn certain that I O'ed on CD19 or 20. If I put in an even slightly higher temp for tomorrow (97.8), I get those dotted CH for CD20. They go to solid CH if I remove those stupid negative OPKs. I think I'll stop using OPKs next cycle. They're a huge hassle, and they're just adding stress.
NBR, today was weigh-in day and I didn't lose anything this week. I ammmmmm, however, wearing an outfit that I tried on last Friday, and it didn't feel comfortable then. And today, I think it looks great. So. Small victories.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? I'm grabbing drinks with my two best girlfriends this evening, and possibly having dinner with my sister on Sunday. Other than that, husband and I are just going to get stuff done around the house. It's supposed to be nice all weekend, so we will probably go running both days. I need to work on my yearbook a bunch this weekend, too.
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Started TTC #1 November 2015
BFP 6/10/2016 - EDD 2/22/2017
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
CD: 3
WAYDTGKU?: Eating the giant box of valentines day chocolate I purchased yesterday because it was 70% off
R/R/CS: Why couldn't I be one of those women with perfect 28 day cycles!?! I'm just sitting there thinking about how many days I have to actually wait before sex will even count towards baby making. I love you body, but I don't like you very much right now!
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? Yay weekend! Today I'll be cleaning the house, baking some cookies and really enjoying my alone time while DH is at work. Tomorrow I'm going to drive up to my mom's and hang out with her for the day. I'm really excited about that because my mom and I are really close and we always have a great time when we get together. Sunday I've already declared a lazy day which I'm also really excited for. I already warned DH that I won't do anything that requires wearing real pants since I plan on sitting in my sweats all day.
Me: 28 DH: 29
Married: August 2014
TTC #1 Since March 2015
Diagnosed with PCOS March 2016
SA results normal April 2016
3 rounds clomid + trigger + TI = BFN
3 rounds clomid + trigger + IUI = BFN
Uterine polyp removed July 2017
Round 1 IVF January 2018
@cjt121413 I’ve been there before when you’re just counting down until you can fully look forward to a period. Hopefully the time moves quickly for you!
@kristah2 good luck with the new job!
@BusinessWife that’s so strange about you and your best friend! But, also, really cool and could be even cooler for the future J
@MrsDramaK we just moved and I want to throw everything in a back closet and forget about it but I know that I should try to deal with it all haha adulting is hard!
@delujm0 FX for a later O so you don’t have to worry about AF on vacation!
@furbabymom2007 I’m happy to hear that your OBGYN is being so helpful and getting the ball rolling for you. Hopefully it will ease your mind a little bit. Also, that’s great that your DH was so calm about the SA!
@Megzb510 I’m sorry to hear about your old coworker. Hugs to you
@JamieMichelle12 I laughed at your story because I’ve woken up with my thermometer in my hand before from temping in my sleep!
@teamginger13 I hope the IUI goes well for you! Enjoy the nice weather. I miss my intramural soccer!
@Marley629 enjoy the celebration and the empty bed!
@BerkeBaby you’re in my thoughts and prayers. I’m glad your DH has been so helpful for you during this hard time. Be good to yourself this weekend!
@nwegman7878 I’m glad your OB/GYN is so helpful and I hope that things get figured out for you!
@MrsDho11 sorry your period has been so sneaky and terrible! I’m glad you enjoyed your acupuncture though! Also, hopefully your temperature was actually 97.70 and you don’t need another thermometer
@Ash9614 Good luck with the first O! After being here for 6 months and no O ever, I’m rooting for you so that I can hope it can be done! (even though I’m not on those meds, it still gives me hope!). And enjoy your cruise!
@lcsrva FX for some good temps over the next few days!
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU?: tell DH to GET READDDYYYY... haha
R/R/CS: Nothing much to say today, just lurking and hoping to see some people move over to TWW, always makes me feel positive about the whole process lol
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? Our friends are in town, so just hanging out and eating lots of good food! Going to a fine arts fair and eating lunch on the beach hopefully one morning since the weather is supposed to be perfect!
Me:31 H:31
DX: MFI - 1% Morph
12/16 -IVF #1 - Antagonist Protocol w/ Lupron trigger
ER - 11 retrieved- 9 mature - 7 fertilized - 3 sent for PGS on day 5 - No normals (1 XXX Embryo - may use in future)
3/17 - IVF #2 - Antagonist Protocol w/ HCG trigger
ER- 13 retrieved - 11 mature - 8 fertilized - 2 sent for PGS on day 5 -2 Normal
FET #1 - 5/16/17 - BFP! - Beta #1 5/25 - 156 - Beta #2 5/30 - 2562 - Beta #3 6/1 - 5191!
***Siggy Warning and GTKY Story***
@meg2b510 - I'm sorry for your loss <hugs>
@mrsdho11 - LOL at your last post about your period, hopefully today is the last day
@berkebaby - sorry about your recent losses and everything else, fx it all turns around soon
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU?: BBT and CM on FF, Pre-Seed during FW
R/R/CS: Well DH left for his trip so I'm just really hoping I O tomorrow or at least no later than Sunday. Based on my previous months I have hope that it could happen but you just never know. My OPK was still darker this morning but not positive. This is my first month temping and checking CM so not sure how helpful FF will be but you gotta start somewhere.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to?
While I'm bummed about DH leaving I'm really looking forward to a Mommy Sleepover my BFF is hosting tomorrow. Some of the wives' of the H's that went away will be there as well as some of our other friends. Looking forward to be able to chill with my girls while the kids play. DD is an only child at the moment so she really enjoys it when she's around other children which makes it a little easier on me.
Edit: sp
CD: 3
WAYDTGKTFU: PNV+DHA, VitC, upping H2O intake, maybe grapefruit juice, temping+charting, checking CM & HIO once AF leaves
R/R/CS: DS is yelling for "mama" from his room and I'm all "zip it until I finish my WTO post!"
GTKY: I have to work tomorrow. I always work Saturdays 7:45-1:30, but I have to work extra until 4ish...this is my 3rd "extra work" Saturday in a row. #imsalariedsoquittellingmeimmakingmore$
I am looking forward to game night/snacks with friends on Saturday night!
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU?: I don't want to type it all out.
R/R/CS: DH came home last night! HIO starts tonight.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? Probably shopping! I need more clothes for my new job. We're jeans casual currently and I've, uh, outgrown all my old business attire I had right out of college. I'm definitely not as thin as I used to be. I need more slacks and tops.
TGIF to the MAX! lol.
@kristah2; congrats on the new gig & enjoy those last two weeks! my last day of "freedom" before returning to work is today & this was the FASTEST WEEK EVER! Take all of the naps, enjoy all of the coffee & drink all of the wine lol!
@MrsDramaK; two years of laundry?! WOOF- best of luck with that! Feel you on the "accusing of being KTFU", I just can't- insert eye roll here.
@furbabymom2007; that is awesome news regarding your new doc & moving forward with prelim tests! FX things continue to move in the right direction
@BerkeBaby; internet hugs & yay for amazing & supportive DH's!!!!
@Ash9614; Have fun on your cruise!!!!
Month/Cycle: 10/10
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: BBT, FF, PNV,+DHA BD ED/EOD, NO BOOZE (DAMN YOU WHOLE30! LOL)
R/R/CS: I had an emotional breakdown last night while cooking dinner. I was washing my hands over the kitchen sink & went to dry them like I normally do over the sink & the towel got stuck (as it sometimes does!) on my engagement ring. When I pulled the towel away...MY...DIAMOND...WAS....GONE. I couldn't breathe, DH was on the way home from work & all I could think was HE IS GOING TO KILL ME lol (not really but I was FREAKING OUT) My hands were shaking & I just kept looking @ the empty prongs & the EVIL DRAIN. DH proceeded to come home & dismantle the entire piping under the sink...... HE FOUND IT, HE FOUND MY DIAMOND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just feel like that is once in a lifetime, there it was JUST SITTING IN THE FREAKING PIPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We of course have to call the insurance to see if we need to file a claim before going to the jeweler to have it checked out & reset but OMFG talk about an insane Thursday night!
GTKY: This weekend is my last "temporary housewife" weekend as I'm starting my new job on Monday morning! AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! So plenty of rest & relaxation is planned! Since we'll be out for my ring, I think a bit of retail therapy will take place as well! Lastly, tons & tons of meal prep on Sunday for the work week, which is something I would normally do anyway but will be doing more of since we're heading into week 3 of our Whole30 journey!
ME: 31 | DH: 31
Married: April 2015
TTC (BBT & FF) #1: April 2015 (Off BC: January 2015)
Fur Baby: 1 English Mastiff (Rupert)
@MissAmeliaPond congrats on the new job! I'm in the same boat with licensing. FX for great employers and BFP soon!
ETA: did so many replies.. no where to be found... how annoying.
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU?: nothing currently
R/R/CS:I was suppose to go out for drinks after work with some coworkers. They are standing me up. I purposely didn't start my prescription I got yesterday because I'm not suppose to mix it with alcohol. I'm really wishing I would have taken my prescription now.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? Saturday I'm going dress shopping with my sister for her wedding...super excited. Sunday will be chores:(
~Formerly @dogmomwantinghuman ~
TTC #1 since January 2015
BFP #1: 11/30/15| MC 12/16/15BFP # 2: 6/2/16 | EDD 2/16/17
I think I'm going to treat myself to a bottle of wine tonight...
I give up. I promise I'm trying to respond to all of you but it won't let me tag more than 1?!
CD: 1
WAYDTGKU?: Prenatals, Metformin, temping, OPKs.
R/R/CS: I'm kind of depressed today. cd 1 today and I really convinced myself I was totally KU. drove myself crazy symptom spotting and all. Even was lurking in Oct 16. Why do I torture myself? Onto next cycle I suppose.
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to?
tonight we're gonna order some take out and watch a movie. I kinda wanna just veg out and eat my feelings.
TTC#1 - March 2013
BFP 8/9/13 - EDD 4/14/14 - DS born 4/23/14
TTC#2 November 2015
Dx: Secondary IF June 2016
Medicated IUI cycle#1- Clomid+IUI -1/15/17 -BFN
Break Mid 2017 - Resumed TTC December 2018
"She believed she could so she did..."
Medicated IUI cycle#2- Femara 5mg+IUI 12/22/18 - BFP 1/4/19 - MMC 2/1/19
Saline Sono 3/15/19 - All Clear!
Medicated IUI cycle#3- Femara 7.5mg+IUI 3/28/19-BFN
Medicated IUI cycle#4- Femara 5mg+Gonal F 50iu+IUI 4/27/19- BFP 5/11/19 - MMC 6/12/19 - D&C 6/14/19-
Incomplete M/C Repeat D&C - 7/3/19 -Testing concluded baby was genetically normal
Dx: Unexplained RPL July 2019 - Tested + as carrier for Usher Syndrome & Familial Mediterranean Fever
Saline Sono 8/7/19 - Mostly Clear! All systems go for IVF#1
But will need a repeat Saline Sono between ER and FET
IVF #1 - Antagonist Protocol - 8/17/19
ER#1 8/27/19 - 12R, 6F, 4 biopsied+frozen! (3d5blasts + 1d6blast)- 2 PGS normal embabies!
Saline Sono 9/13/19 - All Clear! Onto FET Prep#1
FET#1 - 4AA -10/4/19 - BFP 10/14/19 - EDD - 6/21/20 -Beta#1-10dp5dt- 379 Beta#2-12dp5dt- 1007 Beta#3-14dp5dt- 2844
DD born 6/15/20
@thefarmerswife0411 I'm SO glad you found your diamond! I would lose my mind. You are so lucky!
@atcwag Love the shoes - mine were the same colour!
@mokay19 Thanks for the luck! Enjoy your wine and warm weather this weekend - Canada is not so warm right now.
@Ash9614 SO jealous of your cruise! We got married on one January 2015 and have been looking to go on one since, maybe next year! have a tropical drink for me!
@thefarmerswife0411 - OMG - my heart would have been in my throat. Soooo glad you guys found it!!
@berkebaby - Yay! Here's hoping it's not damaged! I hope this helps your mood lift a bit
ME: 31 | DH: 31
Married: April 2015
TTC (BBT & FF) #1: April 2015 (Off BC: January 2015)
Fur Baby: 1 English Mastiff (Rupert)
Month/Cycle: 7/4 (long cycles...)
CD: 17
WAYDTGKU?: charting temp and CF, PNP, likely starting progestin today then clomid.
R/R/CS: I have a temping question. I usually temp at 7am but today my pup woke me at 6am. I temped and was in the usual range. I temped again at 7 and it was quite a bit higher. How do I chart this? My cycles are usually long but if I may have just ovulated then maybe I don't need to take the progestin and clomid??
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to?
I'm going to a soup swap with 8 ladies who are friends of a friend. I made my first soup for the occasion! Everyone brings 8 pints and we all taste and swap.
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU?: Nothing right now
R/R/CS: I just realized I have two problems with the ttc plan this cycle - the follow up with the neurologist to discuss the MRI is after expected O, and even if I got an earlier appointment and she gave the okay for ttc my work trip will probably fall on -1 and -2. Not impossible, but tricky. I have two compelling reasons to take a break this month but I don't want to lose this cycle!!!
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to?
If it's warm tomorrow I guess I'm most looking forward to going for a walk. I've been cooped up inside too long.
April 2016 - AMH, FSH, Progesterone normal
June 2016 - HSG clear
*TW* BFP - Aug16, demise confirmed Sep16, incomplete m/c, D&C Nov16
BFP 3/27/17, edd 12/7/17
DS - 12/9/17
TTC #2 December 2018
BFP 2/22/19, edd 11/4/19
DD - 11/1/19
My Chart
@thefarmerswife0411 OMG! I was holding my breath reading this! What are the chances that it was still there! thank goodness!
Me:31 H:31
DX: MFI - 1% Morph
12/16 -IVF #1 - Antagonist Protocol w/ Lupron trigger
ER - 11 retrieved- 9 mature - 7 fertilized - 3 sent for PGS on day 5 - No normals (1 XXX Embryo - may use in future)
3/17 - IVF #2 - Antagonist Protocol w/ HCG trigger
ER- 13 retrieved - 11 mature - 8 fertilized - 2 sent for PGS on day 5 -2 Normal
FET #1 - 5/16/17 - BFP! - Beta #1 5/25 - 156 - Beta #2 5/30 - 2562 - Beta #3 6/1 - 5191!
@BerkeBaby So sorry for everything you're going through. Hopefully you start feeling better soon!
Month/Cycle: 9/7
CD: 36
WAYDTGKU?: Now that DH is feeling better, back to HIO hopefully. PNV, BBT, and CM also.
R/R/CS: No signs of O or AF...what a shit show this cycle has been. Just ready for something to happen! On side note, I just got a cortisone shot in my toe joint so I'm hoping it finally starts to feel better!
GTKY - What are you doing this weekend? What are you most looking forward to? We've been remodeling our bathroom and I'm hoping to make some serious progress towards finishing that this weekend! I can't wait to have my bathroom back!