FFFC

Neikoda · March 2016

So on the topic of POAS, my FFFC is that I have POAS at least twice a day since 8DPO and wasted my two FRERs because I was convinced the Wondofos just weren't sensitive enough. I've officially fallen off of the deep end.

Also, I just yelled at the pharmacist while simultaneously bursting into tears at work because my medication has to get special ordered and they won't deliver on Saturday, so it won't be available until Monday night. I run out tomorrow. I'm taking it to keep AF away. And of course AF is due Monday. Panic mode engaged.
filmlinc school mad ugh annoyed

LoveIsOwlYouNeed · March 2016

atcwag said:

It was 60 degrees last Sunday - rare for my area this time of year. Instead of enjoying the weather, I binge-watched the entire series of Fuller House.

I watched at work last Friday--in the background.

My FFFC: I have no desire to ever watch Game of Thrones.

MrsDramaK · March 2016

@sldp123 @sarah0985 So DH didn't want me to temp or use OPKs because he thought it would take the fun out of trying and he thinks the baby making part of having a baby is supposed to be enjoyable. Once I agreed he didn't have to know the results and assured him that I wasn't going to restrict sex to my FW he seemed more amiable. After the first month of OPKs (he walked out of the bathroom one day and said "Why is thing smiling at me when I pee?") he started to get more curious about my cycle and my ovulating and now he actually asks about the results and wants to time the sex well. Yes it's my body and my choice, but we are partners and stuff like this does get to be a discussion and I'd rather have him on board then not. Also, high school sex ed sort of leaves a lot of blanks, so many men (DH included) think sex is sex and can lead to a baby so tracking all this stuff is unimportant as long as your doing the deed on the reg.

sarah0985 · March 2016

MrsDramaK said:

@sldp123 @sarah0985 So DH didn't want me to temp or use OPKs because he thought it would take the fun out of trying and he thinks the baby making part of having a baby is supposed to be enjoyable. Once I agreed he didn't have to know the results and assured him that I wasn't going to restrict sex to my FW he seemed more amiable. After the first month of OPKs (he walked out of the bathroom one day and said "Why is thing smiling at me when I pee?") he started to get more curious about my cycle and my ovulating and now he actually asks about the results and wants to time the sex well. Yes it's my body and my choice, but we are partners and stuff like this does get to be a discussion and I'd rather have him on board then not. Also, high school sex ed sort of leaves a lot of blanks, so many men (DH included) think sex is sex and can lead to a baby so tracking all this stuff is unimportant as long as your doing the deed on the reg.

What you just described though is not a discussion on whether you can or can't temp. That's the part to me that's not up for discussion. I'll explain to my husband all he wants and answer any questions he has. Of course a discussion can ensue about what it is and how it works. But to me, a discussion about whether it can or can't happen is not going to happen.

virginiaham · March 2016

Sugargirl1019 said:

furbabymom2007 said:

Schumerator said:

MrsDho11 said:

furbabymom2007 said:

TRIMMED

Totally peed all over myself trying to pee in a cup earlier this week. Just when I thought I was getting better at it! *hangs head in shame*

Same here, just this morning. It's going to be a messy road TTC...

Yeah... I started keep a large container of hand sanitizer in my bathroom lol.

Edit to trim

Eeeeek always use soap and water after the bathroom, especially if you pee on your fingers!! Haha

*trim*

I TOTALLY get using sanitizer after washing. I've been known to do this in particularly bad nursing moments. I'm hoping this is what you mean @furbabymom2007 !!

sarah0985 · March 2016

ladystinson said:

@Ally0221 @sarah0985 I thought of this reading your posts, it made me laugh lol

https://hahasforhoohas.com/the-fart-that-almost-altered-my-destiny

Hahaha. Omg. Thankfully mine is nothing like that!

kmmnocal · March 2016

My confession: I don't like elaborate/Pinterest-inspired pregnancy reveals. A family member who didn't know we are trying did a surprise cutesy reveal to family and videoed it. I ended up ruining the video with a trying-not-to-cry face and feel awful. (Besides feeling awful about, you know, not being able to procreate at this time.) You just never know how someone might react, and I don't think it's cool to put people in that position.
Maybe this is a UO?

sldp123 · March 2016

sarah0985 said:

MrsDramaK said:

@sldp123 @sarah0985 So DH didn't want me to temp or use OPKs because he thought it would take the fun out of trying and he thinks the baby making part of having a baby is supposed to be enjoyable. Once I agreed he didn't have to know the results and assured him that I wasn't going to restrict sex to my FW he seemed more amiable. After the first month of OPKs (he walked out of the bathroom one day and said "Why is thing smiling at me when I pee?") he started to get more curious about my cycle and my ovulating and now he actually asks about the results and wants to time the sex well. Yes it's my body and my choice, but we are partners and stuff like this does get to be a discussion and I'd rather have him on board then not. Also, high school sex ed sort of leaves a lot of blanks, so many men (DH included) think sex is sex and can lead to a baby so tracking all this stuff is unimportant as long as your doing the deed on the reg.

What you just described though is not a discussion on whether you can or can't temp. That's the part to me that's not up for discussion. I'll explain to my husband all he wants and answer any questions he has. Of course a discussion can ensue about what it is and how it works. But to me, a discussion about whether it can or can't happen is not going to happen.

Yes, this is exactly what I meant. Anything can be a discussion, but (for me) that discussion is never going to end with, "Okay, since you don't want me to temp, I won't, even though I really want to." That's the part that I find weird.

FiancB · March 2016

MH kinda thought I went off the deep end when I started temping and using OPKs but he got pretty quickly that it was more than anything just so I know what's going on and that it doesn't really affect him. If nothing else, it's helpful to know when to expect AF. CAN'T STOP WON'T STOP.

MrsDramaK · March 2016

sldp123 said:

sarah0985 said:

MrsDramaK said:

@sldp123 @sarah0985 So DH didn't want me to temp or use OPKs because he thought it would take the fun out of trying and he thinks the baby making part of having a baby is supposed to be enjoyable. Once I agreed he didn't have to know the results and assured him that I wasn't going to restrict sex to my FW he seemed more amiable. After the first month of OPKs (he walked out of the bathroom one day and said "Why is thing smiling at me when I pee?") he started to get more curious about my cycle and my ovulating and now he actually asks about the results and wants to time the sex well. Yes it's my body and my choice, but we are partners and stuff like this does get to be a discussion and I'd rather have him on board then not. Also, high school sex ed sort of leaves a lot of blanks, so many men (DH included) think sex is sex and can lead to a baby so tracking all this stuff is unimportant as long as your doing the deed on the reg.

What you just described though is not a discussion on whether you can or can't temp. That's the part to me that's not up for discussion. I'll explain to my husband all he wants and answer any questions he has. Of course a discussion can ensue about what it is and how it works. But to me, a discussion about whether it can or can't happen is not going to happen.

Yes, this is exactly what I meant. Anything can be a discussion, but (for me) that discussion is never going to end with, "Okay, since you don't want me to temp, I won't, even though I really want to." That's the part that I find weird.

That's fair, I was definitely doing it whether he liked it or not, it was just far more pleasant having him on board then fighting it the whole way.

DumbledoresArmy · March 2016

I took a sick day today even though I wasn't all that sick. Sometimes... you just gotta.

mtvkv5 · March 2016

@winnie81 thanks for the tip!

linzrunz · March 2016

sarah0985 said:

sldp123 said:

I kind of side-eye the decision to not temp or use OPKs because your SO doesn't want you to. This isn't directed at anyone in particular, but it seems like this comes up a lot. I can understand that some guys would just prefer to have lots of fun having sex and not worry about anything...I mean, who wouldn't? So I can understand maybe not wanting to know the details. But to tell someone not to take their own temperature? Just... why?

I think the exact same thing. It's not a mutual decision. One of my biggest fears (although a bit irrationally big) when I went off bc was not knowing when I'd get my period. I was ridiculously self conscious about it as a teenager pre-bc and it was definitely still there. Temping was also a way for me to be calm about that. I fully intend to temp even when not ttc. Such a useful tool to just know your body. To me it's just not the decision of the husband. I wouldn't lie about it or hide it. But it's just not a discussion to really have for me

I'm one of those not using OPKs because DH said no. I'm not really pushing the issue because I'm not absolutely wanting to use them. It was more of a pick your battle type fight for me. If I was adamant about using them it would have been a different conversation "Hey, I'm ordering these from Amazon just so you know when you get the order confirmation email." I'm still temping though (even though he doesn't want me doing anything) because that's the one thing of the two that I want to do.

MonaLisaRalphio · March 2016

@sarah0985 @sldp123 @linzrunz @MrsDramaK I think this discussion is really interesting. I think many men are predisposed to being so much more casual about procreation because they don't have a deadline bearing down on their fertility.

I'm glad yall are doing what works best for your relationships, but I have to say, I'd laugh my husband out of the room if he even so much as hinted that he had a say in what I chose to do with my body.

furbabymom2007 · March 2016

mrsstuessy said:

I just invited a whole bunch of my friends to like my page. Lots of them did like it. And then I posted on my personal page the link to my page and have posted a couple other things about my business on my personal page. I try not to go crazy though, because that can be annoying. But, if the invite didn't go through at least they have a chance to see it on my page. And then I just hope for the best. I'm not going to be sending individual messages or anything to people to get them to like my page. I put it up last Thursday night and I have 42 likes. So, I am ok with that for now. Also, I think you have to post like 5 things a day on your business page for people to see them. So, that is what I am doing for now.

I try not to force mine down my friends throat. When I post a sneak peak (photography) sometimes I put the whole "like my page to see more !" Thing in there. I will also share some of my business posts in my personal page but that usually doesn't garner any more interest. I have promoted posts before and it seems to get more views but not likes.

linzrunz · March 2016

lcsrva said:

@sarah0985 @sldp123 @linzrunz @MrsDramaK I think this discussion is really interesting. I think many men are predisposed to being so much more casual about procreation because they don't have a deadline bearing down on their fertility.

I'm glad yall are doing what works best for your relationships, but I have to say, I'd laugh my husband out of the room if he even so much as hinted that he had a say in what I chose to do with my body.

This! DH is so laid back about the whole process, but I'm surprised at home much he DOESN'T know about the female body. I suffer from other things revolved around my cycle and only in the past year has he really "gotten" it. But even still I have to remind him every month that the same things are going to happen. Really, they should be more involved in the whole process of TTC so they can understand it!

Schumerator · March 2016

lcsrva said:

@sarah0985 @sldp123 @linzrunz @MrsDramaK I think this discussion is really interesting. I think many men are predisposed to being so much more casual about procreation because they don't have a deadline bearing down on their fertility.

I'm glad yall are doing what works best for your relationships, but I have to say, I'd laugh my husband out of the room if he even so much as hinted that he had a say in what I chose to do with my body.

That's a really good point... I never thought of it like that. MH also assumed we would get pregnant NTNP and now sees its not as easy as going off BC and wham bam you're KU. Damn men and their never ending fertility!

mrsdaddario · March 2016

Ally0221 said:

At work, I almost always fart in the med room and pray no one walks in on me

ETA: forgot my gif

OMG LOL. This.
Random: When DH and I had been dating for three months, I couldn't take the constant stomach aches anymore from holding it in on the weekends we'd spend together. Finally one night I told him he HAD to fart in front of me. When he asked why, I told him if he did it first, then I felt like I could in turn fart in front of him. So he did. And I did. And three years and a wedding later, we happily fart in front of each other because life is too short!

linzrunz · March 2016

Also, thank you to @lcsrva for the 2nd half cute Easter signature to try to cancel out all these creepy ones. "adorable palate cleanser" Bahah! Love it!

MrsDramaK · March 2016

lcsrva said:

@sarah0985 @sldp123 @linzrunz @MrsDramaK I think this discussion is really interesting. I think many men are predisposed to being so much more casual about procreation because they don't have a deadline bearing down on their fertility.

I'm glad yall are doing what works best for your relationships, but I have to say, I'd laugh my husband out of the room if he even so much as hinted that he had a say in what I chose to do with my body.

Men are absolutely more casual about it cause they just have a fundamental lack of understanding about the way the female body works and that the clock is ticking. Cause they see women get pregnant in their 30s and 40s and assume thats possible for all women, but obviously we know its not.

By the way, there are things I did not give my husband a say about. I wanted to go off BC the second we got married cause I didn't like the unnecessary hormones, he didn't. I told him my body, my choice, and he got on board. And frankly he's still not 100% on board with temping or OPKs but he understands enough now that he doesn't fight me.

MonaLisaRalphio · March 2016

@MrsDramaK oh girl you don't have to explain yourself to anyone - least of all, me

Winnie81_Old · March 2016

furbabymom2007 said:

mrsstuessy said:

I just invited a whole bunch of my friends to like my page. Lots of them did like it. And then I posted on my personal page the link to my page and have posted a couple other things about my business on my personal page. I try not to go crazy though, because that can be annoying. But, if the invite didn't go through at least they have a chance to see it on my page. And then I just hope for the best. I'm not going to be sending individual messages or anything to people to get them to like my page. I put it up last Thursday night and I have 42 likes. So, I am ok with that for now. Also, I think you have to post like 5 things a day on your business page for people to see them. So, that is what I am doing for now.

I try not to force mine down my friends throat. When I post a sneak peak (photography) sometimes I put the whole "like my page to see more !" Thing in there. I will also share some of my business posts in my personal page but that usually doesn't garner any more interest. I have promoted posts before and it seems to get more views but not likes.

I agree mostly, its very interesting how the engagement process works. Its my understanding that the more people who "engage", the higher the chance it will actually show up on someone elses feed. I've only had a business page for less than 6 months, but I've noticed that I have higher success of engagement/likes/bookings when I share to my personal page. I definitely don't want to shove any of my business down anyones throat on my Facebook though. I'm more interested in whether my page invite was actually seen at all, or if it went into the FB black hole. Side note: I have a passive aggressive SIL that wants me to join every MLM business page that she makes and then gets mad when I don't buy stuff, but she hasn't liked my page. The adolescent side of me wants to put her on the spot, but I feel childish for even having this thought to begin with. I need to remind myself that I'm 30 now.

RatParade · March 2016

linzrunz said:

lcsrva said:

@sarah0985 @sldp123 @linzrunz @MrsDramaK I think this discussion is really interesting. I think many men are predisposed to being so much more casual about procreation because they don't have a deadline bearing down on their fertility.

I'm glad yall are doing what works best for your relationships, but I have to say, I'd laugh my husband out of the room if he even so much as hinted that he had a say in what I chose to do with my body.

This! DH is so laid back about the whole process, but I'm surprised at home much he DOESN'T know about the female body. I suffer from other things revolved around my cycle and only in the past year has he really "gotten" it. But even still I have to remind him every month that the same things are going to happen. Really, they should be more involved in the whole process of TTC so they can understand it!

I seriously thought this was how my DH was. The most I've told him about my cycle is when he has to pull out (when we were preventing) and when my period started. Then when we started TTC I asked him if he wanted to know when my FW was and he said "oh you mean on Thursday?"

Turns out he was paying more attention to my cycle than I thought haha

ChaoticWolf · March 2016

My FFFC is that I've spent about an hour today looking up creative ways to announce it if I get KU this month. This is going to be a long TWW.

Zoey1019 · March 2016

My confession is that I am the opposite of PP, I am a pro at peeing in the Wondfo wrappers now! DH couldn't believe it when I told him....i have become a TTC animal!!!

[Deleted User] · March 2016

My confession is, today my pants are tight and I feel so fat and gross, (since with TTC my weight's been creeping up cos I'm all, "I'd rather be pregnant than skinny," and just eating WETF I want, and not logging accurately.) Today though I wake up like, "YES, I'm going to have a good day today! Got everything logged, just have to make it to dinner..." Soooo... this is me totally just hanging out in the kitchen eating chocolate bonbons anyway.
<img title="Image: https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-hgah4kvrsm8%2FTd_4HJr47II%2FAAAAAAAAB7w%2FUeG_kQ_BnB0%2Fs640%2FIMG_6882.JPG&f=1" src="https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-hgah4kvrsm8%2FTd_4HJr47II%2FAAAAAAAAB7w%2FUeG_kQ_BnB0%2Fs640%2FIMG_6882.JPG&f=1" alt=" myself Ive ever posted on the internet Proof of how disgusted I am" height="267" width="357">
**ETA** DH just informed me that the best day of his life was when I made onion dip that one time. And then it's been all downhill from there! Bam. So now we have onion dip. Apparently, IDGAF! lol

Sirius37 · March 2016

My FFFC is that I am SO pissed at my ex's psycho sister and stepmother and I havent had anything to do with them in, like, 6 years (even though they live in the same town as my parents and younger siblings). Long story short, my brother was out doing cross country training with his team when their coach stopped to talk with the psycho sister and step-mom (my brother doesn't recognize them). When passing by, my brother felt a pain in his leg but kept going. After a few more minutes, the pain was awful enough he stopped and realized a dog had bite him! Guess whose dog it was? We have no idea if it has rabies or anything yet but I am furious. Who the he'll doesn't leash a dog that has aggressive tendencies like that? What if it had been a child instead of my 6'1 tall brother?! Asshats. I hope the troopers has choices words for them

gravcass · March 2016

furbabymom2007 said:

I forgot the restock the plastic disposable pee cups in my bathroom so I tried to use the wondfo wrapper... I made a mess.

The next day I still forgot to stock the cups, so I used the cap to a hairspray bottle. Which I then promptly threw away.

I tried this once..... Sadly I didn't see the tiny tiny hole in the bottom of the cap until it was sitting on the counter. Blech!

MrsDramaK · March 2016

lcsrva said:

@MrsDramaK oh girl you don't have to explain yourself to anyone - least of all, me

Apparently I'm feeling very defensive today (one of my coworkers just said so lol) must be all that Post-O progesterone having me go BSC

izza2 · March 2016

My FFFC is that I just posted the first thing that I honestly think will get me a warning, and I just don't GAF.
Some things just annoy the shit out of me, and I couldn't sit by and not post what I was thinking. Especially since I'm sure others have thought it too.

BUT ANYWAYS.
My second FFFC is that I applied for a J-Term (read: January) off-campus Nursing class for next year. It's Transcultural Nursing to Jamaica for 25 days. It's just shy of $5,000, and if I can't get most of it covered in scholarships, then I won't entertain the idea of going, but... I really want to go. I applied before talking to hubby. I mentioned it, but we have yet to actually talk about it.
I know he'll freak out if I do get accepted and get a scholarship for it, but... totally worth it. I'll never get to experience it again.

MamaMunn · March 2016

My FFFC is that I got irrationally upset/angry today after seeing a commercial for that new TLC show about the Dugger girls. Why the heck is it so easy for them to get KU!?! I was yelling at the tv and DH was just staring at me like he felt bad but had no idea what to say. Ugh. I'm a mess.

ETA: fixed typo

MamaCoffin · March 2016

nwegman7878 said:

So on the topic of POAS, my FFFC is that I have POAS at least twice a day since 8DPO and wasted my two FRERs because I was convinced the Wondofos just weren't sensitive enough. I've officially fallen off of the deep end.

Also, I just yelled at the pharmacist while simultaneously bursting into tears at work because my medication has to get special ordered and they won't deliver on Saturday, so it won't be available until Monday night. I run out tomorrow. I'm taking it to keep AF away. And of course AF is due Monday. Panic mode engaged.

I went through 15 tests last cycle because I was convinced I was knocked up. I would have gone through more if AF didn't show up at cycle day 23.

I just ordered 50 more from Amazon.

AliciaGoose · March 2016

I know it's been debated substantially already but on the topic of OPKs and BBTs and our lovely SOs, I think there is a huge difference between "you can't do it" and "I would prefer if you didn't". For my DH it was the second, and it was actually more because he was worried about me being stressed than not actually wanting me to do either. I've had a history of delayed ovulation during stressful times in my life, and he was concerned the 'stress' of TTC could make that happen. In the long run the process of using a BBT is going to minimally affect him, and he knows I'll chose to do what I think is best for me in the end (which in my case was temping, and I haven't felt stressed at all yet), but I understood and appreciated his input in the process of making a decision.

Megzb510 · March 2016

MamaMunn said:

My FFFC is that I got irrationally upset/angry upset today after seeing a commercial for that new TLC show about the Dugger girls. Why the heck is it so easy for them to get KU!?! I was yelling at the tv and DH was just staring at me like he felt bad but had no idea what to say. Ugh. I'm a mess.

@MamaMunn - ugh they are a hate watch for me. The reality is they are 23 and 24 and were virgins til the last 2 years. I wanted to have sex all day every day when I was a teenager and they are just now having sex like the average teenager/college student. For most people, you grow up, get a job and you get tired cuz you have other responsibilities. These women didn't have any other responsibilities before they had kids besides taping episodes of 19 kids and counting. Even now, Jill just "volunteers" as a doula or whatever in Central America and I don't think Jessa works. Plus their mother was super fertile too and their family motto is to never reject your husband's advances.

SweetiePateetie · March 2016

Oh @izza2 , that was epic and amazing!! I was about to open that thread earlier but when I saw that she was the last to post, I had very little interest. Thank you for saying what we were all thinking.

@LadyStinson That link had me laughing so hard, I was in tears. I have now circulated it to my coworkers and DH. thank you!

izza2 · March 2016

@SweetiePateetie - I've wanted to say it for the past two months. Just... kinda thought she'd get the hint when she got no love tits or responses that her update wasn't wanted. I guess some people are just truly dull...

MrsDho11 · March 2016

izza2 said:

My FFFC is that I just posted the first thing that I honestly think will get me a warning, and I just don't GAF.
Some things just annoy the shit out of me, and I couldn't sit by and not post what I was thinking. Especially since I'm sure others have thought it too.

I cheered. Out loud. Alone in my apartment. When I saw it!

mrsdee15 · March 2016

@izza2 That was amazing, you said EXACTLY what I was thinking! I really hope you didn't get a warning for that.

Lulucooks · March 2016

MrsDho11 said:

izza2 said:

My FFFC is that I just posted the first thing that I honestly think will get me a warning, and I just don't GAF.
Some things just annoy the shit out of me, and I couldn't sit by and not post what I was thinking. Especially since I'm sure others have thought it too.

I cheered. Out loud. Alone in my apartment. When I saw it!

Yas, I can think of a few other people who need this dose of truth.

MamaCoffin · March 2016

In reference to @izza2

Apparently I'm slow and also blind (because can't find). Anyone want to pm me a link? I need a little snark in my life.

ETA: someone took care of me.

@izza2 you go girl

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