R/R/CS: big temp drop today, but I'm not sure if I can trust it since I woke up an hour before temp time to pee, and it was chilly in the apartment. We'll see what tomorrow's temp does. Hopefully this is my usual pre-O lowering that'll last a few days because if today was O, our timing will be not very good.
GTKY: Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hands down. Ask me a question about it, and I probably know the answer. I spent a couple hours yesterday trying to get a captain America civil war countdown into my siggy, but I didn't like any of my options that would work on here. Stupid JavaScript incompatibility! (Though I completely understand why they don't let us write script...)
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: WELP, all my CM is gone, BBT shot down yesterday and back up today, but I haven't had a positive OPK yet, pleaseeeeee let me get one today. This is the same thing that happened last month, I know it could just be a fluke, but I don't want it to be!!! I just want to O in a timely fashion!!!!! My boobs already hurt, which is weird, that didn't happen last month. Do you guys feel like your O symptoms usually line up? Or are they different every month I think I know the answer but had to ask anyway for my own sanity!
**Edit to add chart* Look at this craziness! If I pink my chart on day 35 of last month, BAM same thing...hahah...this means nothing but I am BSC, and you all understand...love everyone here for it!
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? Hmmm....nothing really, I really like lots of things and tend to not get obsessed with a singular thing. Back in my high school days the Backstreet Boys, Backstreet's back alright!!!!!
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!
@Dilynne here's the first few acronyms to get you going!
--Month/Cycle=how many months you've been TTC/how many cycles (since # of months may not equal # of cycles) --CD=cycle day (first day of actual flow requiring a pad/tampon=CD1, and then you go from there) --WAYDTGKU=what are you doing to get knocked up, for example BBT, OPKs, etc. However much/little of what you're doing that you feel like sharing.
@Megzb510 I had a similar confusing dip/peak/dip/shift a few cycles back and not that my experience=your experience, but honestly it does look like CD36 to me. If that is the case, I really think you are by no means out with -3 timing!! And damn long cycles and running out of OPKs. I dream of a 50 pack getting me through 2 cycles.
@sammajane19 I don't have any sage wisdom, but I just wanted to say that is so frustrating. I would call NOW to set up an appointment on CD60 (so you can be sure to get in), and talk to your OB/GYN then about your cycle history and your concerns in addition to evaluating the Metformin. I hope you are able to get answers and back on cycle quickly.
Month/Cycle: 7/6
CD: 19
WAYDTGKU: charts, sticks, sex EOD
R/R/CS: Still no peak on CBFM but my OPKs are definitely getting darker and CM is definitely putting me in the window. CBFM is having me do testing once a day with FMU. I caught a second +OPK with FMU a few months back after the initial +OPK in the evening but I'm doubtful CBFM is going to catch my peak (what did I pay $40 in sticks for?). I'll add afternoon & evening OPKs just to be on the safe side.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? I am pretty reserved with my obsessions/fandom, but deep down for both my H and I it's real-life hero/fighter stuff. (Hooyah Senior Chief Byers!!) A close second is nursing stuff.
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me . late 30's | h . early 40's | < 3 . 2013
*siggy warning*
ttc#1 . jul 2015
mmc . mar 2016
dx PCOS (non-IR) / subclinical hypothyroidism . summer 2016
tx metformin, levothyroxine, LP progesterone, femara + trigger + ti . fall/winter 2016 BFP . jan 2017 DD . oct 2017
ntnp #2 . summer 2018 mmc x2 . sep 2018 & may 2019 RE workup, dx MTHFR mutation, ultimately unexplained . summer 2019 surprise BFP . aug 2019 DS . may 2020
dx Hashimoto's 2023 ttc #3 . feb 2023 mmc . apr 2023 mmc x3 . mar/jul/aug 2024 dx elevated nk cells tx ovasitol, levothyroxine, baby aspirin, LP progesterone, lovenox, prednisone, femara + ti . jan 2025 BFP . mar 2025
I introduced myself on the intro thread and on yesterday's WTO post, but I posted right before bed. So here's a little intro... I was a lurker on TB with my first two pregnancies - posted here and there sometimes - and have been lurking for the past couple of weeks. DH and I are both 30 and he had been ready to start trying for #3 for a good year or two before I was ready. We aren't telling anyone we are TTC because my family is well meaning...but very persistent in asking questions about that area and I don't want to deal with it. I also don't feel like we will get much support from MIL because she has made it very clear already that she thinks we should be done have kids.... Too bad it's not up to her! I'm excited to join this journey with all of you.
Month/Cycle: 1/1 - Been NTNP for several months before that.
CD: 2
WAYDTGKU: I'll be charting all the things. Downloaded FF
R/R/CS: Yesterday was a super productive day, which was awesome! But I woke up with a migraine. Thanks AF...
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? The Bachelor!!! I just can't stop watching. I don't really have any friends that watch it, so I've made DH watch it with me. He complains about it, but it's only to cover up the fact that he's super into it. He fell asleep during one episode and woke me up in the middle of the night to ask who got sent home.
Married 07.21.07 DS#1 01.23.09 DS#2 08.01.11 TTC#3 08.31.15 Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 05.16.17 Hysteroscopy 10.04.17 10.05.17 Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 01.10.19 Left tube removed dx: Endometriosis, Adenomyosis BC: February-October 2019 TTA: November-December 2019 NTNP: January 2020!
@megzb510 Another vote for CD36. Unfortunately discarding temps to get the outcome you want is not the best way and obviously will not actually change your O day. But like others said -3 timing is probably better that O day timing.
@thefarmerswife0411 Yay for making it through the party on Whole30! I have a co-worker who is vegan and we just went to Chicago for work. She had to pack all of her food for the 2 days. It is amazing. I could never do that 100% of the time.
@sammajane19 Yes cats count! My H is obsessed! He bought a cat calendar for 2016.
Just throwing this out there, but this is how I feel today after the GTKY. I know we haven't "just met" but it's still pretty exciting to me to meet people who are also Whovians.
Thanks @sldp123 They do suck. I've seen several GPs, my gyno, neuro, and most recently - plastic surgeon (talked about Botox), but waiting to try it out since I'm TTC. I'm allergic to Imitrex and don't want to rely on pain pills.
Also, loving the Feb signature challenge! The signatures are cracking me up (and also giving me some good ideas for next year... haha)
Married 07.21.07 DS#1 01.23.09 DS#2 08.01.11 TTC#3 08.31.15 Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 05.16.17 Hysteroscopy 10.04.17 10.05.17 Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 01.10.19 Left tube removed dx: Endometriosis, Adenomyosis BC: February-October 2019 TTA: November-December 2019 NTNP: January 2020!
CD: 13 shout out to all the CD1s on a Monday, ouch.
WAYDTGKU: I started temping and watching for EWCM so that I know my body before we actively TTC in my May/June cycle. Also started taking prenatals to build up my folic acid stores, which prompted DH to get really excited and accuse me of already being pregnant and just hiding it from him lol. I looked him right in the eyes and poured myself a glass of Moscato.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? I love anything Tolkien, Ghibli, Harry Potter, or SuperWhoLock related. DH and I agreed that when we have kids they will be raised on Ghibli movies and we've both got a general totoro / ponyo / spirited away theme in mind.
Previously PaukMeKiande
Surprise BFP/MC February 2011 BFP May 16th 2016
EDD January 25 2017 DD born January 30 2017 Surprise BFP/MC April 2017
R/R/CS: I think I only have about a month left of Metformin and my doctor said that if this doesn't work, then we'll move on to something else. So I'm hoping that it works but I'm also glad that she's prepared to try other things if necessary and not wait too long. The 2 periods that I have had in the past 6 months have both been because of Provera and not because my body knows how to function.
I tried to convince my boss last week that we should have today off since it's not normally a day in the year so it should be a holiday... unfortunately, he didn't bite..
GTKY: DH and I are huuuuge LOTR fans but I also love Harry Potter!
R/R/CS: AF is over - so I'm back to thinking about this cycle.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? Not really anything - I feel like we had this question recently... I like BBC shows (Downton Abbey, Call the Midwives etc.) but not in an obsessed way I just like to watch them
WAYDTGKU: This is my first cycle temping and using OPKs. Definitely looking forward to getting a clearer picture! My first 2 cycles TTC were pretty much a guessing game.
R/R/CS: Been fighting off a severe sinus infection for a few days now and I just want to breathe again! A little concerned that the antibiotics are going to mess with my cycle, though. Also, this is my last week of my MBA (yay!) but I have sooo much work to do to finish things up (boo!).
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of?: I have recently become obsessed with Zulily! Been doing way too much online shopping there!
WAYDTGKU: BD ED right now even though it's not my FW. We plan to keep it at least EOD. PNVs, tracking CM and such in Ovia
R/R/CS: I'm really falling in love with the boards! So much information and support. I really look forward to checking in everyday. On a less positive note I have a cold during the last week of the grading period so keeping on top of all my responsibilities will be tough.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? Hmmm...food, I guess. I garden, I read cookbooks like they're novels, I read almost anything that comes out about food, especially food industry "tell-alls." I love farmers markets and specialty food shops. I'm also officially obsessed with TTGP
R/R/CS: my chart looks like I ovulated, but I'm still on high fertility with clear blue easy digitital advanced. I had good ewcm also and the past few months I have ovulated on day 14 or 15. Should I hang out here a bit or move on to tww and just know that it MAY have been an anovulatory cycle or that my lh surge may not have been string enough to catch. Chart below.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? Grey's anatomy or Bachelorette maybe? Probably not superman status though...
Married May 2014 TTC Nov 2014-Aug 2016 Aug 2015 Dx: Thyroid Cancer and Hashimotos Total Thyroidectomy October 2015 Ovarian Cystectomy Nov 2015 CANCER FREE and resumed TTC Dec 2015.
Married May 2014 TTC Nov 2014-Aug 2016 Aug 2015 Dx: Thyroid Cancer and Hashimotos Total Thyroidectomy October 2015 Ovarian Cystectomy Nov 2015 CANCER FREE and resumed TTC Dec 2015.
@gardeniagirlknits- I usually try to hold off until I have at least 3 higher temps before I move over to TWW. I've had multiple times where I thought I had Od, but it didn't actually happen until a few days later. As of right now, it looks like you might have Od on CD15, though.
WAYDTGKU: Temping. Thinking about trying OPKs this cycle.
R/R/CS: Ugh Monday. I'm real tired today and just want to go home and snuggle up in my bed!
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? The Green Bay Packers!!! I feel a little lost on Sundays now that football is over! I need to find a hobby.
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
@gardeniagirlknits - you might have O'ed, but it also might not have been. I think you'll need 1-2 more high temps to be sure. Sorry, I know that's not what you want to hear. FX that you have O'ed already!
Me: 30 DH: 32 ~~ TTC #1: Sep 2015 ~~ BFP: Mar 2016 ~~ Daughter: Nov 2016 TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
@sldp123 my period is typically SUPER light. Like not much more than spotting. I sure the clomid would make me have more, but it's pretty much unchanged. I can tell you that my lining was 8.5 at O. The drug can cause it to thin, so I would think it is possible that is why you are having a lighter AF. We are now officially CD twins with your re-assessment of CD1
Month/Cycle: 14/3 TTCA2L
CD: 4
WAYDTGKTFU: clomid 150mg 2-6, CM, OPK, PNV
R/R/CS: UGH have 7.5 hrs of meetings today & it is a work from home day so all on teleconference. DH is at his interview & he was surprisingly calm this morning. I really hope it goes well. He could use a positive change right now.
GTKY: I love Converse "Chucks". I hadn't had a pair in about 10 years and got 2 recently. The new elastic back kind are so easy to take on and off. I them! I think I need more colors for spring.....
@MrsBinPA yay for being CD twins! Hopefully we go on to be BMB twins this month, haha. That makes perfect sense about the lighter period. I don't remember the measurement of my lining, but I do know that my RE said it "looks amazing" (lol) so hopefully it wasn't TOO thin. Just probably thinner than my normal.
DS: June 2008 Married: July 2015 BFP: 5/20/16 | EDD: 1/28/17 | Twin boys born 1/16/17
@kellybean1988 Had to edit just to say I LOVE this closet!! I watched a little of the season with Amy Pond and a little of Rose. Def my next series to dive into! I love the angels and the christmas episode "The Next Doctor"
Months / Cycles: 7/6
CD: 4
WAYDTGKTFU: everything!
R/R/CS: So I'm definitely tired...Def posted this in Sundays WTO first....ugh. Last cycle was 37 days with AF lasting 7. This cycle 27 days AF lasted 3 days?? Relying mostly on opks at this point since I have a horrendous sleeping schedule. Wishing for good sleep so I can temp... Getting really stressed out with DH and the house hunt. We have till May, but most rentals only hold a place for like 10 days so it seems like you're rushed to jump on something. Found a ton a cute places, but alas they will be rented by May.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? Harry Potter, LOTR, Zelda, GOT, Eragon, practically anything that I can get lost in for months... books, games, shows..but fantasy type themes are of course a must.
*Edited because: omg i just saw the dr who!
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@thefarmerswife0411 Yay for making it through the party on Whole30! I have a co-worker who is vegan and we just went to Chicago for work. She had to pack all of her food for the 2 days. It is amazing. I could never do that 100% of the time.
You know I was totally thinking that too, if I was gluten free or vegan 100% of the time I would have to prep/bring my own food ALL THE TIME. Because it sucks not being able to participate, eat, etc. While I do think in a public settling gluten-free & vegan menu items are increasing, in the private space like a party it's not something that is typically considered. I should have thought ahead & brought my own secret appetizer to the party to gorge on lol.
Also- YAY CHICAGO! I lived there the last 8 years, did you eat anywhere notable ?
ME: 31 | DH: 31
Married: April 2015
TTC (BBT & FF) #1: April 2015 (Off BC: January 2015)
You know I was totally thinking that too, if I was gluten free or vegan 100% of the time I would have to prep/bring my own food ALL THE TIME. Because it sucks not being able to participate, eat, etc. While I do think in a public settling gluten-free & vegan menu items are increasing, in the private space like a party it's not something that is typically considered. I should have thought ahead & brought my own secret appetizer to the party to gorge on lol.
Also- YAY CHICAGO! I lived there the last 8 years, did you eat anywhere notable ?
Yeah, this past year my half brothers found out they were allergic to wheat (not gluten but wheat). One is so sensitive he cannot have certain spices that were packaged in a facility that also has wheat products. For Christmas we were able to make meals so both of them could eat everything. Luckily my whole30 experience helped.
I am from a rival place 3.5 hours north of Chicago . We were in Hoffman Estates and didn't have much time for food so we ate at a bunch of chain places that were nearby.
R/R/CS: We have a big audit comin up and every time I suddenly feel like the most incompetent teacher ever. I just can't wait for it to be over.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? Disney and Harry Potter. DH says Disney is a lifestyle though, so I guess I'll say HP. I can read the books over and over again. I also like to find facts and spend time in pottermore.
R/R/CS: Got my Mabis in the mail today!! I can officially start to temp tomorrow, so that's exciting! On the opposite end, I've been stressing a little bit lately for literally 0 reason. I am a worrier by nature, so I've been worrying a lot lately about the "what ifs" as in what if I have some type of fertility problem I don't know about, etc. I suppose most people don't know until after they've been trying, and I worry about being one of those people. And then I feel bad even saying that because I know so many of the women here are actually dealing with something real. I have to try to stay out of my head otherwise I will drive myself and DH crazy.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? I have an obsessive personality but I tend to flip flop. When I find something I love or that is important to me I dive in head first. Right now it's learning all about fertility and everything baby related. In terms of super fan, definitely Harry Potter! And just reading in general. And gaming.
I've been super busy all day - just now getting to this thread!
Month/Cycle: 7/7 (1/1 post-lap)
CD: 16
WAYDTGKU: finally get to start HIO!! Temping, OPKs, CM/CP, all the usual.
R/R/CS: Well, my post-op appt went less-than-okay today. My incisions are healing nicely, but my doctor is concerned about how much endometriosis there was and how progressive it seems to be. He is giving us 6 months to continue trying on our own, and then he would like to refer me to an RE. So I've had kind of an emotional day. I know that's not the end of the world by any means, but I just really wasn't ready to hear that today. I guess in my head I thought the "clock" would start over now that I've had the laparoscopy and everything is clear. DH is convinced it will happen for us within the 6 months, and he's been great, but today was just a rough TTC day.
GTKY: Not sure about obsessed, but I really like many things: HP, of course, and I also enjoy LOTR. I pretty much pin every cute crochet pattern I come across on pinterest; does that count?
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
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? The Green Bay Packers!!! I feel a little lost on Sundays now that football is over! I need to find a hobby.
YESSS!!!!! Huge Packers fan over here. So stoked for Jordy to come back next season!
R/R/CS: Gonna have to get creative this weekend, which I think is cutting close to O. Sharing a hotel suite with some family for a weekend getaway. We have our own bedroom, I think, but they will be very close.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? "Two-faced" lipstick. I have to have a tube plus back up tube with me at all times. My lips give up without it, they flake and burn after like a day.
Married 2011
TTC #1 since April 2015
Fur child: One awesome Golden Retriever IUI August 2016 : Cancelled due to polyp September 2016: Polyp removal/hysteroscopy October 2016: IUI #1- BFN November 2016: IUI #2- BFN December 2016: IUI #3 - BFN January/February 2017 - IVF + ICSI + PGD March 2017 - FET
R/R/CS: Sorry I've been MIA. I have been so frustrated with my WTO I just needed a break. I got my second peak LH surge today but still no temp shift to indicate O even though OPK and CM pointed towards O happening last week. Honestly it's my first month temping and normally I would be due for AF today or tomorrow but I know your regular until your not. So I guess it's just a steeper learning curve then I anticipated.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? Harry Potter. Books. Movies. Fan Fics. I love it all
Re: WTO Monday
TTC Since: Nov. 2015
Dx: PCOS
Clomid + Ovidrel, Round I: BFN
Clomid + Ovidrel, Round II: BFN
Clomid+Ovidrel, Round III: BFP! 7/5/16
CD: 16
WAYDTGKU: usual + acupuncture
R/R/CS: big temp drop today, but I'm not sure if I can trust it since I woke up an hour before temp time to pee, and it was chilly in the apartment. We'll see what tomorrow's temp does. Hopefully this is my usual pre-O lowering that'll last a few days because if today was O, our timing will be not very good.
GTKY: Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hands down. Ask me a question about it, and I probably know the answer. I spent a couple hours yesterday trying to get a captain America civil war countdown into my siggy, but I didn't like any of my options that would work on here. Stupid JavaScript incompatibility! (Though I completely understand why they don't let us write script...)
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
I am back! I can't stand not replying!!
Month/Cycle: 3/2
CD: 15
WAYDTGKU: HIO, BBT, CM, OPK
R/R/CS: WELP, all my CM is gone, BBT shot down yesterday and back up today, but I haven't had a positive OPK yet, pleaseeeeee let me get one today. This is the same thing that happened last month, I know it could just be a fluke, but I don't want it to be!!! I just want to O in a timely fashion!!!!! My boobs already hurt, which is weird, that didn't happen last month. Do you guys feel like your O symptoms usually line up? Or are they different every month
**Edit to add chart* Look at this craziness! If I pink my chart on day 35 of last month, BAM same thing...hahah...this means nothing but I am BSC, and you all understand...love everyone here for it!
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? Hmmm....nothing really, I really like lots of things and tend to not get obsessed with a singular thing. Back in my high school days the Backstreet Boys, Backstreet's back alright!!!!!
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!
--Month/Cycle=how many months you've been TTC/how many cycles (since # of months may not equal # of cycles)
--CD=cycle day (first day of actual flow requiring a pad/tampon=CD1, and then you go from there)
--WAYDTGKU=what are you doing to get knocked up, for example BBT, OPKs, etc. However much/little of what you're doing that you feel like sharing.
@Megzb510 I had a similar confusing dip/peak/dip/shift a few cycles back and not that my experience=your experience, but honestly it does look like CD36 to me. If that is the case, I really think you are by no means out with -3 timing!! And damn long cycles and running out of OPKs. I dream of a 50 pack getting me through 2 cycles.
@AndiPandi127 boo to your H's travel. I'm sorry.
@sammajane19 I don't have any sage wisdom, but I just wanted to say that is so frustrating. I would call NOW to set up an appointment on CD60 (so you can be sure to get in), and talk to your OB/GYN then about your cycle history and your concerns in addition to evaluating the Metformin. I hope you are able to get answers and back on cycle quickly.
Month/Cycle: 7/6
CD: 19
WAYDTGKU: charts, sticks, sex EOD
R/R/CS: Still no peak on CBFM but my OPKs are definitely getting darker and CM is definitely putting me in the window. CBFM is having me do testing once a day with FMU. I caught a second +OPK with FMU a few months back after the initial +OPK in the evening but I'm doubtful CBFM is going to catch my peak (what did I pay $40 in sticks for?). I'll add afternoon & evening OPKs just to be on the safe side.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? I am pretty reserved with my obsessions/fandom, but deep down for both my H and I it's real-life hero/fighter stuff. (Hooyah Senior Chief Byers!!) A close second is nursing stuff.
eta tag fail
*siggy warning*
mmc . mar 2016
dx PCOS (non-IR) / subclinical hypothyroidism . summer 2016
tx metformin, levothyroxine, LP progesterone, femara + trigger + ti . fall/winter 2016
BFP . jan 2017
DD . oct 2017
ntnp #2 . summer 2018
mmc x2 . sep 2018 & may 2019
RE workup, dx MTHFR mutation, ultimately unexplained . summer 2019
surprise BFP . aug 2019
DS . may 2020
dx Hashimoto's 2023
ttc #3 . feb 2023
mmc . apr 2023
mmc x3 . mar/jul/aug 2024
dx elevated nk cells
tx ovasitol, levothyroxine, baby aspirin, LP progesterone, lovenox, prednisone, femara + ti . jan 2025
BFP . mar 2025
CD: 13
WAYDTGKU: stuff
R/R/CS: I hope today is O day like my past cycles. H and I are worn out from ED sex.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? Right now I would say I am obsessed with my cardio kickboxing class.
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019I introduced myself on the intro thread and on yesterday's WTO post, but I posted right before bed. So here's a little intro...
I was a lurker on TB with my first two pregnancies - posted here and there sometimes - and have been lurking for the past couple of weeks. DH and I are both 30 and he had been ready to start trying for #3 for a good year or two before I was ready. We aren't telling anyone we are TTC because my family is well meaning...but very persistent in asking questions about that area and I don't want to deal with it. I also don't feel like we will get much support from MIL because she has made it very clear already that she thinks we should be done have kids.... Too bad it's not up to her! I'm excited to join this journey with all of you.
Month/Cycle: 1/1 - Been NTNP for several months before that.
CD: 2
WAYDTGKU: I'll be charting all the things. Downloaded FF
R/R/CS: Yesterday was a super productive day, which was awesome! But I woke up with a migraine. Thanks AF...
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? The Bachelor!!! I just can't stop watching. I don't really have any friends that watch it, so I've made DH watch it with me. He complains about it, but it's only to cover up the fact that he's super into it. He fell asleep during one episode and woke me up in the middle of the night to ask who got sent home.
Married 07.21.07
DS#1 01.23.09
DS#2 08.01.11
TTC#3 08.31.15
Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 05.16.17
Hysteroscopy 10.04.17 10.05.17
Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 01.10.19
Left tube removed
dx: Endometriosis, Adenomyosis
BC: February-October 2019
TTA: November-December 2019
NTNP: January 2020!
@writeress Sorry for CD1
@thefarmerswife0411 Yay for making it through the party on Whole30! I have a co-worker who is vegan and we just went to Chicago for work. She had to pack all of her food for the 2 days. It is amazing. I could never do that 100% of the time.
@sammajane19 Yes cats count! My H is obsessed! He bought a cat calendar for 2016.
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019Married: July 2015
BFP: 5/20/16 | EDD: 1/28/17 | Twin boys born 1/16/17
Married 9/27/14
TTC #1 since 8/15/15
BFP: 1/2/16, EDD 9/13/16 - MMC 2/10/16
BFP: 3/17, EDD 11/23/16
November 2016 April Siggy Challenge - April Showers
Thanks @sldp123 They do suck. I've seen several GPs, my gyno, neuro, and most recently - plastic surgeon (talked about Botox), but waiting to try it out since I'm TTC. I'm allergic to Imitrex and don't want to rely on pain pills.
Also, loving the Feb signature challenge! The signatures are cracking me up (and also giving me some good ideas for next year... haha)
Married 07.21.07
DS#1 01.23.09
DS#2 08.01.11
TTC#3 08.31.15
Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 05.16.17
Hysteroscopy 10.04.17 10.05.17
Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 01.10.19
Left tube removed
dx: Endometriosis, Adenomyosis
BC: February-October 2019
TTA: November-December 2019
NTNP: January 2020!
CD: 13 shout out to all the CD1s on a Monday, ouch.
WAYDTGKU: I started temping and watching for EWCM so that I know my body before we actively TTC in my May/June cycle. Also started taking prenatals to build up my folic acid stores, which prompted DH to get really excited and accuse me of already being pregnant and just hiding it from him lol. I looked him right in the eyes and poured myself a glass of Moscato.
R/R/CS: Chart stalking is always welcome since I'm super new to this.
https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/630350
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? I love anything Tolkien, Ghibli, Harry Potter, or SuperWhoLock related. DH and I agreed that when we have kids they will be raised on Ghibli movies and we've both got a general totoro / ponyo / spirited away theme in mind.
BFP May 16th 2016
DD born January 30 2017
Surprise BFP/MC April 2017
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU: Acupuncture
R/R/CS: Not much to report except hubby is going out of town during most of my fertile window this month. BOOOOO
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? Bet you'll never guess...
Month/Cycle: 6/3 (zero with ovulation)
CD: 24
WAYDTGKU: Metformin, PNV, temping
R/R/CS: I think I only have about a month left of Metformin and my doctor said that if this doesn't work, then we'll move on to something else. So I'm hoping that it works but I'm also glad that she's prepared to try other things if necessary and not wait too long. The 2 periods that I have had in the past 6 months have both been because of Provera and not because my body knows how to function.
I tried to convince my boss last week that we should have today off since it's not normally a day in the year so it should be a holiday... unfortunately, he didn't bite..
GTKY: DH and I are huuuuge LOTR fans but I also love Harry Potter!
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: PNV, temping, etc...
R/R/CS: AF is over - so I'm back to thinking about this cycle.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? Not really anything - I feel like we had this question recently... I like BBC shows (Downton Abbey, Call the Midwives etc.) but not in an obsessed way I just like to watch them
@mokay19 I'm sorry your body is being nuts. Fingers crossed that you start ovulating again!
Edit to include mokay19 's post that popped up as I clicked reply.
BFP May 16th 2016
DD born January 30 2017
Surprise BFP/MC April 2017
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: This is my first cycle temping and using OPKs. Definitely looking forward to getting a clearer picture! My first 2 cycles TTC were pretty much a guessing game.
R/R/CS: Been fighting off a severe sinus infection for a few days now and I just want to breathe again! A little concerned that the antibiotics are going to mess with my cycle, though. Also, this is my last week of my MBA (yay!) but I have sooo much work to do to finish things up (boo!).
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of?: I have recently become obsessed with Zulily! Been doing way too much online shopping there!
Married: 04/05/15
TTC since: 02/16/16
@MissAmeliaPond good luck on your 1st day!
Sorry to all the CD1s on a Monday.
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: BD ED right now even though it's not my FW. We plan to keep it at least EOD. PNVs, tracking CM and such in Ovia
R/R/CS: I'm really falling in love with the boards! So much information and support. I really look forward to checking in everyday. On a less positive note I have a cold during the last week of the grading period so keeping on top of all my responsibilities will be tough.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of?
Hmmm...food, I guess. I garden, I read cookbooks like they're novels, I read almost anything that comes out about food, especially food industry "tell-alls." I love farmers markets and specialty food shops. I'm also officially obsessed with TTGP
Month/Cycle: 4th after Tx.
CD: cd 17 (typically 28 days in my cycle)
WAYDTGKU: bbt, hio, cm, opk, pnv
R/R/CS: my chart looks like I ovulated, but I'm still on high fertility with clear blue easy digitital advanced. I had good ewcm also and the past few months I have ovulated on day 14 or 15. Should I hang out here a bit or move on to tww and just know that it MAY have been an anovulatory cycle or that my lh surge may not have been string enough to catch. Chart below.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? Grey's anatomy or Bachelorette maybe? Probably not superman status though...
Married May 2014
TTC Nov 2014-Aug 2016
Aug 2015 Dx: Thyroid Cancer and Hashimotos
Total Thyroidectomy October 2015
Ovarian Cystectomy Nov 2015
CANCER FREE and resumed TTC Dec 2015.
Married May 2014
TTC Nov 2014-Aug 2016
Aug 2015 Dx: Thyroid Cancer and Hashimotos
Total Thyroidectomy October 2015
Ovarian Cystectomy Nov 2015
CANCER FREE and resumed TTC Dec 2015.
CD: 13
WAYDTGKU: Temping. Thinking about trying OPKs this cycle.
R/R/CS: Ugh Monday. I'm real tired today and just want to go home and snuggle up in my bed!
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? The Green Bay Packers!!! I feel a little lost on Sundays now that football is over! I need to find a hobby.
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
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: clomid + iui
R/R/CS:
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? I'm a science nerd, especially viruses
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
Month/Cycle: 14/3 TTCA2L
CD: 4
WAYDTGKTFU: clomid 150mg 2-6, CM, OPK, PNV
R/R/CS: UGH have 7.5 hrs of meetings today & it is a work from home day so all on teleconference. DH is at his interview & he was surprisingly calm this morning. I really hope it goes well. He could use a positive change right now.
GTKY: I love Converse "Chucks". I hadn't had a pair in about 10 years and got 2 recently. The new elastic back kind are so easy to take on and off. I
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
Married: July 2015
BFP: 5/20/16 | EDD: 1/28/17 | Twin boys born 1/16/17
Months / Cycles: 7/6
Last cycle was 37 days with AF lasting 7. This cycle 27 days AF lasted 3 days?? Relying mostly on opks at this point since I have a horrendous sleeping schedule. Wishing for good sleep so I can temp...
Getting really stressed out with DH and the house hunt. We have till May, but most rentals only hold a place for like 10 days so it seems like you're rushed to jump on something. Found a ton a cute places, but alas they will be rented by May.
Harry Potter, LOTR, Zelda, GOT, Eragon, practically anything that I can get lost in for months... books, games, shows..but fantasy type themes are of course a must.
*Edited because: omg i just saw the dr who!
My Personal, Frequently Changing Gif Party>>>
You know I was totally thinking that too, if I was gluten free or vegan 100% of the time I would have to prep/bring my own food ALL THE TIME. Because it sucks not being able to participate, eat, etc. While I do think in a public settling gluten-free & vegan menu items are increasing, in the private space like a party it's not something that is typically considered. I should have thought ahead & brought my own secret appetizer to the party to gorge on lol.
Also- YAY CHICAGO! I lived there the last 8 years, did you eat anywhere notable ?
ME: 31 | DH: 31
Married: April 2015
TTC (BBT & FF) #1: April 2015 (Off BC: January 2015)
Fur Baby: 1 English Mastiff (Rupert)
I am from a rival place 3.5 hours north of Chicago
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: sex eod
R/R/CS: We have a big audit comin up and every time I suddenly feel like the most incompetent teacher ever. I just can't wait for it to be over.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of?
Disney and Harry Potter. DH says Disney is a lifestyle though, so I guess I'll say HP. I can read the books over and over again. I also like to find facts and spend time in pottermore.
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: CM, HIO, working out, eating healthier and quit smoking
R/R/CS: Between the IRS and my cable company I'm beyond frustrated
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? I'm obsessed with cleaning and a fan of babies!!
CD: 3
WAYDTGKU: Waiting for AF to go away! 2 more days.
R/R/CS: Got my Mabis in the mail today!! I can officially start to temp tomorrow, so that's exciting! On the opposite end, I've been stressing a little bit lately for literally 0 reason. I am a worrier by nature, so I've been worrying a lot lately about the "what ifs" as in what if I have some type of fertility problem I don't know about, etc. I suppose most people don't know until after they've been trying, and I worry about being one of those people. And then I feel bad even saying that because I know so many of the women here are actually dealing with something real. I have to try to stay out of my head otherwise I will drive myself and DH crazy.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of?
I have an obsessive personality but I tend to flip flop. When I find something I love or that is important to me I dive in head first. Right now it's learning all about fertility and everything baby related. In terms of super fan, definitely Harry Potter! And just reading in general. And gaming.
Married: November 2015
TTC#1: January 2016
BFP: 5/02/16 - MC: 5/27/16
@MissAmeliaPond how was your first day?
Month/Cycle: 7/7 (1/1 post-lap)
CD: 16
WAYDTGKU: finally get to start HIO!! Temping, OPKs, CM/CP, all the usual.
R/R/CS: Well, my post-op appt went less-than-okay today. My incisions are healing nicely, but my doctor is concerned about how much endometriosis there was and how progressive it seems to be. He is giving us 6 months to continue trying on our own, and then he would like to refer me to an RE. So I've had kind of an emotional day. I know that's not the end of the world by any means, but I just really wasn't ready to hear that today. I guess in my head I thought the "clock" would start over now that I've had the laparoscopy and everything is clear. DH is convinced it will happen for us within the 6 months, and he's been great, but today was just a rough TTC day.
GTKY: Not sure about obsessed, but I really like many things: HP, of course, and I also enjoy LOTR. I pretty much pin every cute crochet pattern I come across on pinterest; does that count?
**TW**
Testing with RE October 2016
BFP 11/5/2016 ~ EDD 7/19/2016
@Megzb510 It looks more like CD 36 to me, sorry! But it's hard to tell without any CM data for that day. FX for confirmation of O soon!
Sorry about your bad period, @houseofsetters!
@thefarmerswife0411 Your ring is gorgeous!!
@MissAmeliaPond I hope your first day went well!
Welcome, @linzrunz! Hope your stay is short and sweet!
@gardeniagirlknits It looks like you could have O'd on CD 15. FX you can confirm it tomorrow!
Thank you, @longliveregina! I'll be fine; just a weird day!
**TW**
Testing with RE October 2016
BFP 11/5/2016 ~ EDD 7/19/2016
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: BD EODish, temping, CM, CD21 test
R/R/CS: Gonna have to get creative this weekend, which I think is cutting close to O. Sharing a hotel suite with some family for a weekend getaway. We have our own bedroom, I think, but they will be very close.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? "Two-faced" lipstick. I have to have a tube plus back up tube with me at all times. My lips give up without it, they flake and burn after like a day.
IUI August 2016 : Cancelled due to polyp
September 2016: Polyp removal/hysteroscopy
October 2016: IUI #1- BFN
November 2016: IUI #2- BFN
December 2016: IUI #3 - BFN
January/February 2017 - IVF + ICSI + PGD
March 2017 - FET
CD: 30
WAYDTGKU: All of the things
R/R/CS: Sorry I've been MIA. I have been so frustrated with my WTO I just needed a break. I got my second peak LH surge today but still no temp shift to indicate O even though OPK and CM pointed towards O happening last week. Honestly it's my first month temping and normally I would be due for AF today or tomorrow but I know your regular until your not. So I guess it's just a steeper learning curve then I anticipated.
GTKY: what are you obsessed with/superfan of? Harry Potter. Books. Movies. Fan Fics. I love it all
TTC since January 2016
BFP - 3/12/16 - MC 4/5/16
BFP - 6/11/16