I laugh about it because he texted me from the waiting room, and then he called me when he was leaving and not that much time had passed, so I was just thinking it couldn't have been that bad.
******TW - grieving a loss during a major life event******* I lost my grandmother a few months before my wedding and was devastated. I had never pictured that day without her involved. We took time after the ceremony to visit her and my grandfather's grave and introduce ourselves as a married couple. That sort of ritual isn't for everybody, but there's no way I could have made it through the day without doing so.
WAYDTGKU: Just waiting on CH at this point to cruise on into the TWW. That will hopefully be tomorrow, so I'll try to get on today to do one last big response for WTO before I head over there.
R/R/CS: Feeling a smidge better so far today.
GTKY: You say "date" so I'm assuming you mean leaving the apartment? In which case, it's probably going to the movies. We don't go out a ton though.
Me: 30 DH: 32 ~~ TTC #1: Sep 2015 ~~ BFP: Mar 2016 ~~ Daughter: Nov 2016 TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
@mollyandD I'm so sorry to read about your grandmother. Hugs to you and your family. I understand the pain of not being able to introduce your children to them. Know that all those skills your grandmother taught you though will be passed on when you have your kids. They will know how wonderful she was in that way.
@Mlight28 the doctor considers any day of spotting as day 1? I've never heard that before. Even before I started ttc my doctor told me first day of blood (fresh not old) is first day of period/cycle. I mean some cycles I spot at like 6-8 dpo. Ask if you can also do one a few days after?
TTC1: May 2015
Primary IF May 2016; Failed HSG; Scheduled Lap Sept. 2016
@MollyandD – So sorry for your losses. It’s certainly never easy to go through
something like that and that’s why the support of TB is so amazing to
have! On the flip side, that is very exciting
that SO and you are almost ready to start trying! If you have a BBT thermometer already, I’d
recommend that you start temping now.
That way in a couple months when you’re ready to start trying, you already
have a good idea of what your body does and what day you normally ovulate! I would be really beneficial for you to start
now. It certainly couldn’t hurt. GL and
again, I’m very sorry for your losses.
R/R/CS: I'm feeling really optimistic about this cycle, which I'm trying to squash down so I don't get super bummed if it doesn't work....it's a fine line!
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? stay in and watch a movie...I usually bake something chocolatey...or we have some other form of junk food
TTGP history (*TW*):
Started TTC Oct 2015 BFP #1 June 2016: EDD 16 March 2017, MC July 2016 Re-started TTC Aug 2016 Started IF testing Nov 2016 Spontaneous BFP #2 January 2017: Rainbow Baby Boy September 2017 BFP #3 November 2018: Baby #2 expected August 2019
WAYDTGKU: Charting in FF, PNV, EPO, Mucinex, HIO EODish in FW, oh, and Pre-Seed
R/R/CS: If FF's prediction is correct, I should O today. That would make our timing the best it's been so far, although not as good as I had hoped. OH sort of kept the promise he made me of getting action after our compromise on Sunday...but not until this morning as opposed to last night. I'm not complaining...I've been very demanding because since I've been off HBC, in the few days prior to O, I've had seriously increased sex drive. And it was lots of fun. But it does worry me that perhaps there was too long in between. GTKY: We don't do the date thing very often. But we do spend time together doing things we love. I really enjoy when we go on pointless drives someplace pretty. I also love when we go to random open houses for places we would love to call home but can't yet. Dreaming together is lovely
Me: 45 OH: 42 Beloved SS: born 12/2011 TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016 **TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW** August 2016 - dx with DOR Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T May 2017 - began freezing sperm June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks
R/R/CS: I am really excited this month. My hubby works away and it actually worked out that he was home for my O date. I know it is still very early in the game but it never hurts to be optimistic... 9 days till either AF or HPT.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? We really enjoy going to sporting events, hockey is our favorite. So dinner on a Friday night, followed by a hockey game sounds like a great evening to us!
Me: 28 | DH: 30 BFP #1 April 12, 2017 EDD December 19, 2017
R/R/CS: I think I said this yesterday, I'm too lazy to look lol, I missed temping yesterday so I have a dotted line which is just annoying to look at. My mom is headed into surgery for the kidney stone in about 10 minutes so at least thats almost over. I'll edit in a bit to tag, but that you so much to everyone for the creepy internet hugs and thoughts and prayers.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? at home date is video games or tv and ice cream, out and about is any restaurant that has really good burgers or going to the arcade (like dave and busters type)
Angel Babies 1&2 2/14/09 DS born 3/11 Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!! divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started) Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!! Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18 TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
@mollyandd I am so very sorry for your losses. So many hugs heading your way!
@queensunscreen The weather has been gorgeous for the last couple of days here too! It's got me thinking of all kinds of outside projects for our house this spring/summer!
I'm fashionably late to the WTO party today. Work. Ugh.
Month/Cycle: 1/1 TTGP (5/5 NTNP)
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: BDED...except DH is sick now. Ugh! Hopefully he can get over it soon.
R/R/CS: I stayed home from work yesterday. Still have a cough, but had to go in today because of some deadlines. I work in local government and quit my job in another department and transferred to my current department because my old job sucked. I have gone back twice already to help (I've only been gone 3 months) and now have to go back a third time to completely run payroll because the person doing it is (unexpectedly) out for two weeks. DH also works for a different department so his paycheck comes from here too. I want us to get paid, so I feel like I'm obligated to help out. I quit because the management over there was horrible and it obviously hasn't gotten any better since they haven't replaced me 3 months later and still haven't trained anyone else to be the backup to payroll. The job ended up making my depression and anxiety exponentially worse in the short two years I worked there. Thankfully, my current boss is super understanding and basically awesome. He told them that he needs me to be in the office so I would have to set up to do all the payroll work remotely. It worked! I still have to do that horrible job, just won't have to be around the horrible people. *sigh* ok...rant over. I'm hoping to take a break this afternoon and reply to people, but for now I have to post and run.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? Watching tv while we cuddle in bed. Sounds lame, but it's something we used to do every night when we were dating/engaged. After we went through our rough patch last year, we decided to start doing it again. It helped us reconnect.
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!
@MollyandD, so very sorry for the loss of your grandfather and grandmother. Hugs
@houseofsetters, my DH completed his SA yesterday. I'm pretty sure he felt really awkward about the entire thing. We live within half an hour of the clinic though, so he was able to do it at home, and then I dropped off the sample for him at the clinic. I was at the clinic for all of about five minutes from the time I checked in.
Month/Cycle: 8/8
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU: PNVs, waiting out AF
R/R/CS: I have my HSG test tomorrow morning...I'm a bit nervous about it because I've heard it can be painful, but I'm really looking forward to hearing the results.
R/R/CS: Since I was an idiot and didn't know bjs were bad for baby-making, I told DH no more in fertile window. I'm proactive, I pick up preseed to help out. That stuff was not very helpful. *tmi warning* it was super sticky and we couldn't change positions without having to apply more. Maybe I'm using it wrong, I don't know, but I don't know if we'll be using it again.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your date night? We usually go to the movies. We have a theater by us that is $5 dollar tickets with a free popcorn. Dinner of popcorn, and dessert is candy (we bring our own, I know, cheapskates). We try to go to the movies that have been out a while so no one is there and we can lounge and talk.
@sldp123 - FX that everything works out and gets timed well. I’m sorry you’re nervous. *hugs*
@DiFazette - weekdays often feel forced here too. I’m sorry you’re having to deal with it this cycle, but it’ll be worth it in the end, right!
@nwegman7878 - Hopefully your doctor gets back to you soon with something reassuring. Was last cycle your first after all those meds and high they be the cause? (Sorry, I don’t quite remember). Regardless hope you’re feeling physically and emotionally better soon.
@mtvkv5 - I’m never really sure how to handle that either. I did enter the second peak this cycle, but FF references the peak as only being on the first day, so I think it was unnecessary.
@PepperAT - *hugs* for that reminder from FF. It is decidedly NOT too early o start counting down to the weekend. *hugs*
@MollyandD - Even if you’re not trying yet, I’d recommend starting to chart. It will help you to have a couple months just to see what your body does and try to get used to recognizing your patterns. I’m very sorry for you loss. *hugs*
@gonetothesea - FX that the spotting finishes up soon!
@mokay19 - FX that your doctor gets back to you in a reasonable time frame.
@Mlight28 - Have you called to ask? I think I’ve heard others mention that when they explain that to their doctors, the doctors become willing to give them a few days of leeway. I think it depends on the doc though. I’m sorry that your timing is going to be off on the test though. *hugs*
@TheJerilu - I suspect that isn’t how jinxes work, but it would be nice wouldn’t it? I have a diva cup sitting in the other room waiting to try out at the end of this cycle if it doesn’t go our way. I’m… skeptical… but one of my friends was raving about it at Christmas so I figured I’d finally give it a go.
@MamaMunn - Wow, that is quite the baby making face! But woohoo for approaching FW!
@viabug - LOL at your WAYDTGKU! FX that you get your temp jump soon!
@Buthayna - What you described is definitely the internal battle I’m doing with myself all day already. A sample of my internal monologue below:
Optimistic Me: I’m soooo super excited!
Rational Me: Go read the pregnancy stats again, Bitch! We don’t want to be depressed again!
Optimistic Me: But hope is a good thing!
Rational Me: Shut up, you twat waffle!
(again, that’s internal monologue, so the bitch is Optimistic Me)
Aurora1973 - FX for good enough timing and confirmed O soon!
@MrsRoss89 - Hello and welcome! I’m glad your timing was good. Just a quick note— WTO stands for “Waiting to Ovulate” so this thread is intended for people who have yet to confirm ovulation for the cycle. If you know, or think, confidently that you’ve ovulated, feel free to move to the TWW thread (Two Week Wait)!
@ladystinson - dotted lines are kind annoying, but there’s nothing you can do. It shouldn’t keep you from seeing ga shift or confirming O that early, I wouldn’t think. FX that your mom’s surgery goes well!
@pretzel2plus1 - FX for confirmation of O in the next couple days!
@linzrunz - ha! You aren’t that late! But sorry work is being an “ugh” today. *hugs*
@itsmehere1212 - You aren’t an idiot. And yes, that’s pretty much what I tell people about Preseed. If you need it, it’s better than nothing, but if you don’t, skip it because it is not very good.
Me: 30 DH: 32 ~~ TTC #1: Sep 2015 ~~ BFP: Mar 2016 ~~ Daughter: Nov 2016 TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
@itsmehere1212 - You aren’t an idiot. And yes, that’s pretty much what I tell people about Preseed. If you need it, it’s better than nothing, but if you don’t, skip it because it is not very good.
Thanks. I agree, a bit upset it's so expensive and not so good.
Also, I actually got a notification on mobile, woot!
@linzrunz - ha! You aren’t that late! But sorry work is being an “ugh” today. *hugs*
I'M STUCK IN A QUOTE BOX WITHIN A QUOTE BOX! And I can't fix it... And I keep making it worse... This pretty much describes how my day is going. *forced smile* Oh well....
@Mrsdho11 I think that's the first time anyone has ever said that to me. Woo! I'll take it! I am always running late to something. I hate being that person...but someone has to do it.... And thanks for the hugs! I've decided that you are my hero. Replying to everyone!
*insert appropriate gif here*
Please tell me that all of the gif talents that you ladies have is contagious. It seriously makes my day.
Ok... back to work.
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!
@MollyandDI am so sorry to hear about your Grandma. Losses are so hard, especially during important times in your life.
@LeCool@houseofsetters B&N is the best! It is my go to trip on friday night after a long week. I grab some starbucks and browse to find a new book. And then put it on my bookshelf because I already have 10 million books I haven't read yet. It's an addiction.
@kellybean1988 It was actually really funny because my best friend text me yesterday and was like I'm feeling the Sims, I haven't played in a while. I was like well funny you should mention that...
@nwegman7878 Thank you! Sorry to hear about your AF problems. I don't have any insight as to how the hormones would affect everything, but I know some clots are considered normal (I get them every month actually, especially after I've been sitting down for a while), though it sounds like yours was a little larger. FX it was a one time oddity!
@sarah0985 I've never played civilization before! I'll have to look into it.
@kfair001 That's awesome! Not the fact that DH is gone so late, but that you get lots of gaming and TV time in! I'll be in the same boat soon when DH gets his new schedule over the summer.
@itsmehere1212 I actually got the tag as well from @MrsDho11! But it's because I was in the app already stalking another post.
@MrsDho11 Thank you for the hugs, I'm definitely frustrated about the test timing. I actually just called them to make sure I needed to come tomorrow even though I'm fairly sure I haven't ovulated yet. She put me on hold, asked the doc and came back and said that yes, he wants to see CD21 labs no matter what because if you haven't ovulated by then, we want to know that. Ugh... CD21 is not listed as a "have to ovulate before" date anywhere. Bodies are different, doc! To be fair, this is still with my OB... The nearest RE is about 2 hours away, and I'll be looking at those options after these initial tests. I do think it might be part of my problem though, and I'm probably just defensive about it. I have a 28-30 day cycle usually and O around CD18-20. We will see.
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: So my temp went waaaay low today. I can't wait for my BBT to come in the mail, because at least then I know the weird temps won't be because of the normal thermometer. Chart is in my siggy if anyone cares to look.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? We love Japanese food, especially sushi, and there's a conveyor belt sushi place about 30 minutes away that sells takoyaki. We love it! If we don't do that we go to a German place down the road from us and get schnitzel and go watch a movie at the theater nearby.
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
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? We love Japanese food, especially sushi, and there's a conveyor belt sushi place about 30 minutes away that sells takoyaki. We love it! If we don't do that we go to a German place down the road from us and get schnitzel and go watch a movie at the theater nearby.
@TotororyInLove Both of those sound like awesome dinners! Mmmmm...
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? We love Japanese food, especially sushi, and there's a conveyor belt sushi place about 30 minutes away that sells takoyaki. We love it! If we don't do that we go to a German place down the road from us and get schnitzel and go watch a movie at the theater nearby.
@TotororyInLove Both of those sound like awesome dinners! Mmmmm...
They are! Ugh now I want schnitzel though.
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
@MrsDho11 Correct. I asked that as well, and they said no, they just wanted to know what the CD21 levels were and go foward based on that. I'm definitely not thrilled with it. I feel like they aren't getting a chance to see that my ovaries are actually working... My cycles are regular and ovulation happens every month (confirmed with temping). I guess I'll see what "going from here" entails with them. Sigh.
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
@houseofsetters MH has never had to have this done but I can understand his feelings around it Hopefully it comes back with good news for you guys.
@mokay19 Mmmm sushi... It has been such a long time since I've had it! Date night this weekend for me, check!
@mrsdee15 I literally crack up each time I see your bunny in your sig. Freakin hysterical.
@mrsdho11 I've been loving your response to every single "am I pregz" post recently. Short, sweet, to the point!
@MollyandD I'm so very sorry for your loss will keep you in my thoughts.
Month/Cycle: 2/2 (7NTNP)
CD: 2
WAYDTGKU: temping, attempting to BD more often, need to be better about PNV's
R/R/CS: Well CD 1 sucked yesterday. Usually it's disappointing but I was especially emotional yesterday and that was not fun. I'm feeling much better today. Googling short LP's and pregnancy, which I know is a bad idea but I do it anyways. I'm going to try out vitamin B6 due to a recommendation from a fellow TTGP'er yesterday, hopefully this will start to lengthen my LP, we shall see!
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO?
Definitely watching any sports of any kind and having a few beers, it's our favorite thing. A few times a year we try to get to actual sporting events as well. Basketball, baseball, football, hockey, we love it all!
Sidenote: Was it just me or did anyone else go out and buy some Reese's eggs after yesterdays TWW discussion?? I bought 3.... that was a bad choice. But it was CD1 so ya know, no regrets.
@Schumerator - glad you enjoyed them. I'm tired, sick, and grumpy, so that was me being nice. Sorry for CD1 and a rough day yesterday. *hugs* Glad you're doing better today. I haven't been to the store since yesterday, but now I really want to...
Me: 30 DH: 32 ~~ TTC #1: Sep 2015 ~~ BFP: Mar 2016 ~~ Daughter: Nov 2016 TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
@Mlight28 Sorry they are being difficult about your testing! I feel like so many OBs expect everyone's bodies to act exactly the same! Super frustrating. Big hugs!
@houseofsetters: Skeeball is the best! I don’t know how you’re supposed to get good at it but it’s still the best game at the arcade.
babymish I hadn’t even considered how rough charting while away from home must be. Hopefully your temps even out soon!
nwegman7878 FX that your bleeding stays slowed down!
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: BD + Charting
R/R/CS: Saw for the first time last night how alcohol can affect your temping, yeesh. Sleep schedule was all off, woke up at 5AM and temp was up 3/10 of a degree (I've been very stable at 97.2-97.22 for days now). I thought I was going to swear off OPKs this cycle after they confused me so much last cycle, but I bought a pack a couple of days ago. Getting darker, but still negative. Hoping my cycle is less weird this time around, since I had multiple days of positives last time (over the course of a week).
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? We love to go to those trampoline parks for kids at off-peak hours when there are less kids there.
R/R/CS: Nothing too much to report. I spent the day helping my friend paint the nursery for her future twins. I'm super happy for her because of her IF issues, but I can't help but be jealous. I'm also helping DH babysit his nieces and 7-week-old nephew. Said nephew is currently asleep in my lap. I can't help but be jealous and start to worry that I'll never get KU and never have kids (even through adoption). I guess this cycle is just really hard on me. I don't think it's our month. It makes me so sad. No sign of O, so I'm really getting down in the dumps.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? SUSHI! We go to the restaurant where we had our first date, and then head over to a bar in the downtown Omaha area. Now that the weather is nicer, we'll probably be going more often.
R/R/CS: DH has a business trip during our FW. Supposed to O around next Wednesday and his trip is Monday-Wednesday. So I mentioned in Ten Things Tuesday thread that I'm considering taking Monday and Tuesday off to drive the three hours north so we can be together. Is this crazy? We're most likely benched next month... maybe longer depending on our doctor's orders since he's going to Haiti and Jamaica soon.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? Dinner and/or a movie out! We like american, mexican and italian.
Me: 28 DH: 28
TTC #1 since Nov. 2015 Dx: Both tubes blocked, PCOS, DOR, RPL IVF Cycle #1 Dec. 2016 - 11R·11M·5F - Transferred 2 - BFP - Miscarriage - 0 Embryos Left
IVF Cycle #2 March 2017 - 5R·4M·3F - Transferred 1 - BFP - Miscarriage - 0 Embryos Left
I'm traveling for work now but I'm really going to try to participate more. I missed yesterday, so here goes today, and I'll try to respond to as many as possible! I know I didn't get everyone, but I tried! This is the first time I'm bumping from a computer... man these are creepy bunnies!
Month/Cycle: 4/3
CD: 22
WAYDTGKU: the usual
R/R/CS: If I get another high temp tomorrow I'll have CH!
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO?
Usually similar to many of you. Takeout & Netflix, or dinner in one of our fave local restaurants. Then home to watch movies/Netflix haha.
@PennStateCait tagging along on your H's trip next week sounds like a good plan! And like @Sparty18 said, it would make a great story if this is your month!
@BerkeBaby I know you said you would be back tomorrow, but incase you come back here... I'm so sorry for your tough TTC day. Being around others little ones is SO hard sometimes. Hugs.
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
I'm posting late because I wasn't going to post today, but here I am ~
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD: 3
WAYDTGKU: Charting, RRL, PNV, exercise, EOD in FW, might even do ED this time... Thinking about doing some guaifenisen this cycle, too.
R/R/CS: I don't have much to say! I was super down on CD 1, DH thinks I'm taking this process too seriously and is concerned I'm going to stay stressed all the time now. I'm actually already feeling better, but pretty much all of CD 1 had me mopey and lying around except for my run. Hormones, man.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? Hm! I don't really know. We enjoy making dinner and watching a movie or Netflix together at home. We also enjoy going out to dinner and a movie. When it comes to "dates" we may actually really use double dates as our go-to out and about thing. We don't go on just us dates that often.
R/R/CS: Posting late tonight since I was at work all day (12 hour shifts). AF is about gone, just light spotting right now. Hopefully start OPKs in a 3-4 days then start BD.... still deciding if we should HIO ED or EOD this FW.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? Usually dinner and a movie. or dinner and netflix at home. Sometimes we'll go out to the lake or park if it's nice outside.
Re: WTO Tuesday
I'm so sorry for your loss.
******TW - grieving a loss during a major life event*******
I lost my grandmother a few months before my wedding and was devastated. I had never pictured that day without her involved. We took time after the ceremony to visit her and my grandfather's grave and introduce ourselves as a married couple. That sort of ritual isn't for everybody, but there's no way I could have made it through the day without doing so.
Me: 28 & Partner: 32 | Married 2014
BFP 7/29 EDD 4/11
CD: 24
WAYDTGKU: Just waiting on CH at this point to cruise on into the TWW. That will hopefully be tomorrow, so I'll try to get on today to do one last big response for WTO before I head over there.
R/R/CS: Feeling a smidge better so far today.
GTKY: You say "date" so I'm assuming you mean leaving the apartment? In which case, it's probably going to the movies. We don't go out a ton though.
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
CD: 16
WAYDTGKU: sex, drugs (i.e. PNV) and rock n roll (all that other stuff)
R/R/CS: just waiting for a temp jump
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO?
Him making Thai food while I pour him shots and listening to music:)
@Mlight28 the doctor considers any day of spotting as day 1? I've never heard that before. Even before I started ttc my doctor told me first day of blood (fresh not old) is first day of period/cycle. I mean some cycles I spot at like 6-8 dpo. Ask if you can also do one a few days after?
@MollyandD – So sorry for your losses. It’s certainly never easy to go through something like that and that’s why the support of TB is so amazing to have! On the flip side, that is very exciting that SO and you are almost ready to start trying! If you have a BBT thermometer already, I’d recommend that you start temping now. That way in a couple months when you’re ready to start trying, you already have a good idea of what your body does and what day you normally ovulate! I would be really beneficial for you to start now. It certainly couldn’t hurt. GL and again, I’m very sorry for your losses.
@juliebeannn – You GTKY just made me so hungry!!!
@sarah0985 – FX that you don’t O late and that timing is perfect!
@QueenSunscreen – Love this time of year too!
@gonetothesea – FX AF GTFO soon!
@Lecool – GL with your OPKs!!!
@MamaMunn – Haha great GIF of Tweety!
@MrsDho11 – FX for you for CH tomorrow! Hope to join you soon over there!
@viabug – FX for temp jump!
ME: 28 | DH: 31
DATING SINCE: 09/20/08
MARRIED: 10/26/15
TTC #1 SINCE: OCT/NOV 2015
CD: 13
WAYDTGKU: HIO ED/EOD, no lube, PNV, etc.
R/R/CS: I'm feeling really optimistic about this cycle, which I'm trying to squash down so I don't get super bummed if it doesn't work....it's a fine line!
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? stay in and watch a movie...I usually bake something chocolatey...or we have some other form of junk food
BFP #1 June 2016: EDD 16 March 2017, MC July 2016
Re-started TTC Aug 2016
Started IF testing Nov 2016
Spontaneous BFP #2 January 2017: Rainbow Baby Boy September 2017
BFP #3 November 2018: Baby #2 expected August 2019
CD: 16
WAYDTGKU: Charting in FF, PNV, EPO, Mucinex, HIO EODish in FW, oh, and Pre-Seed
R/R/CS: If FF's prediction is correct, I should O today. That would make our timing the best it's been so far, although not as good as I had hoped. OH sort of kept the promise he made me of getting action after our compromise on Sunday...but not until this morning as opposed to last night. I'm not complaining...I've been very demanding because since I've been off HBC, in the few days prior to O, I've had seriously increased sex drive. And it was lots of fun. But it does worry me that perhaps there was too long in between.
GTKY: We don't do the date thing very often. But we do spend time together doing things we love. I really enjoy when we go on pointless drives someplace pretty. I also love when we go to random open houses for places we would love to call home but can't yet. Dreaming together is lovely
Beloved SS: born 12/2011
TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016
**TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW**
August 2016 - dx with DOR
Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T
May 2017 - began freezing sperm
June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T
July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba
July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks
CD: 21
WAYDTGKU: PNV, Opks, CM, FF
R/R/CS: I am really excited this month. My hubby works away and it actually worked out that he was home for my O date. I know it is still very early in the game but it never hurts to be optimistic... 9 days till either AF or HPT.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? We really enjoy going to sporting events, hockey is our favorite. So dinner on a Friday night, followed by a hockey game sounds like a great evening to us!
BFP #1 April 12, 2017 EDD December 19, 2017
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: the usual
R/R/CS: I think I said this yesterday, I'm too lazy to look lol, I missed temping yesterday so I have a dotted line which is just annoying to look at. My mom is headed into surgery for the kidney stone in about 10 minutes so at least thats almost over. I'll edit in a bit to tag, but that you so much to everyone for the creepy internet hugs and thoughts and prayers.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? at home date is video games or tv and ice cream, out and about is any restaurant that has really good burgers or going to the arcade (like dave and busters type)
DS born 3/11
Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!!
divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started)
Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!!
Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18
TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
@queensunscreen The weather has been gorgeous for the last couple of days here too! It's got me thinking of all kinds of outside projects for our house this spring/summer!
@mrsdho11 FX for CHs tomorrow!
@ladystinson Good luck with your mom's surgery!
Month/Cycle: 8/7
CD: 24
WAYDTGKU: all the usual.
R/R/CS: Just waiting for confirmation of O. My temp spiked somewhat today, so hopefully it will increase more tomorrow!
GTKY: We usually just go out to dinner and then walk around Target. We're pretty lame. Lol.
**TW**
Testing with RE October 2016
BFP 11/5/2016 ~ EDD 7/19/2016
I'm fashionably late to the WTO party today. Work. Ugh.
Month/Cycle: 1/1 TTGP (5/5 NTNP)
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: BDED...except DH is sick now. Ugh! Hopefully he can get over it soon.
R/R/CS: I stayed home from work yesterday. Still have a cough, but had to go in today because of some deadlines. I work in local government and quit my job in another department and transferred to my current department because my old job sucked. I have gone back twice already to help (I've only been gone 3 months) and now have to go back a third time to completely run payroll because the person doing it is (unexpectedly) out for two weeks. DH also works for a different department so his paycheck comes from here too. I want us to get paid, so I feel like I'm obligated to help out. I quit because the management over there was horrible and it obviously hasn't gotten any better since they haven't replaced me 3 months later and still haven't trained anyone else to be the backup to payroll. The job ended up making my depression and anxiety exponentially worse in the short two years I worked there. Thankfully, my current boss is super understanding and basically awesome. He told them that he needs me to be in the office so I would have to set up to do all the payroll work remotely. It worked! I still have to do that horrible job, just won't have to be around the horrible people. *sigh* ok...rant over. I'm hoping to take a break this afternoon and reply to people, but for now I have to post and run.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? Watching tv while we cuddle in bed. Sounds lame, but it's something we used to do every night when we were dating/engaged. After we went through our rough patch last year, we decided to start doing it again. It helped us reconnect.
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!
@houseofsetters, my DH completed his SA yesterday. I'm pretty sure he felt really awkward about the entire thing. We live within half an hour of the clinic though, so he was able to do it at home, and then I dropped off the sample for him at the clinic. I was at the clinic for all of about five minutes from the time I checked in.
Month/Cycle: 8/8
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU: PNVs, waiting out AF
R/R/CS: I have my HSG test tomorrow morning...I'm a bit nervous about it because I've heard it can be painful, but I'm really looking forward to hearing the results.
GTKY: Dinner and a movie.
DH: 36⎹ Me: 36
Month/Cycle: 6/6 (11/12 in all)
CD: 15
WAYDTGKU: hio
R/R/CS: Since I was an idiot and didn't know bjs were bad for baby-making, I told DH no more in fertile window.
I'm proactive, I pick up preseed to help out. That stuff was not very helpful. *tmi warning* it was super sticky and we couldn't change positions without having to apply more. Maybe I'm using it wrong, I don't know, but I don't know if we'll be using it again.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your date night?
We usually go to the movies. We have a theater by us that is $5 dollar tickets with a free popcorn. Dinner of popcorn, and dessert is candy (we bring our own, I know, cheapskates). We try to go to the movies that have been out a while so no one is there and we can lounge and talk.
@aliciabhen - Woohoo for Sims! Enjoy!
@houseofsetters - *hugs*
@babymish - FX that CD12 is okay for getting you CH. It’s the same thermometer, right?
@Sparty18 - FX for a convenient O date!
@cjt121413 -
It is not Monday!
@sldp123 - FX that everything works out and gets timed well. I’m sorry you’re nervous. *hugs*
@DiFazette - weekdays often feel forced here too. I’m sorry you’re having to deal with it this cycle, but it’ll be worth it in the end, right!
@nwegman7878 - Hopefully your doctor gets back to you soon with something reassuring. Was last cycle your first after all those meds and high they be the cause? (Sorry, I don’t quite remember). Regardless hope you’re feeling physically and emotionally better soon.
@kellybean1988 - FX for O soon.
@juliehollz13 - FX for a peak and O soon!
@2Dash - FX for O soon.
@mtvkv5 - I’m never really sure how to handle that either. I did enter the second peak this cycle, but FF references the peak as only being on the first day, so I think it was unnecessary.
@PepperAT - *hugs* for that reminder from FF. It is decidedly NOT too early o start counting down to the weekend. *hugs*
@cocog26 - I’m sorry you’re feeling frustrated. *hugs*
@kfair001 - FX for high temps to confirm O!
@MollyandD - Even if you’re not trying yet, I’d recommend starting to chart. It will help you to have a couple months just to see what your body does and try to get used to recognizing your patterns. I’m very sorry for you loss. *hugs*
@juliebeannn - FX for O soon!
@sarah0985 - FX that your H’s work doesn’t change his schedule and you get some good timing in!
@QueenSunscreen - Glad you’re in a good mood!
@gonetothesea - FX that the spotting finishes up soon!
@mokay19 - FX that your doctor gets back to you in a reasonable time frame.
@Mlight28 - Have you called to ask? I think I’ve heard others mention that when they explain that to their doctors, the doctors become willing to give them a few days of leeway. I think it depends on the doc though. I’m sorry that your timing is going to be off on the test though. *hugs*
@mrsdee15 - couch picnic sound fun!
@TheJerilu - I suspect that isn’t how jinxes work, but it would be nice wouldn’t it? I have a diva cup sitting in the other room waiting to try out at the end of this cycle if it doesn’t go our way. I’m… skeptical… but one of my friends was raving about it at Christmas so I figured I’d finally give it a go.
@MamaMunn - Wow, that is quite the baby making face!
But woohoo for approaching FW!
@Corgle - FX that the interview goes well!
@viabug - LOL at your WAYDTGKU!
FX that you get your temp jump soon!
@Buthayna - What you described is definitely the internal battle I’m doing with myself all day already. A sample of my internal monologue below:
Optimistic Me: I’m soooo super excited!
Rational Me: Go read the pregnancy stats again, Bitch! We don’t want to be depressed again!
Optimistic Me: But hope is a good thing!
Rational Me: Shut up, you twat waffle!
(again, that’s internal monologue, so the bitch is Optimistic Me)
Aurora1973 - FX for good enough timing and confirmed O soon!
@MrsRoss89 - Hello and welcome! I’m glad your timing was good. Just a quick note— WTO stands for “Waiting to Ovulate” so this thread is intended for people who have yet to confirm ovulation for the cycle. If you know, or think, confidently that you’ve ovulated, feel free to move to the TWW thread (Two Week Wait)!
@ladystinson - dotted lines are kind annoying, but there’s nothing you can do. It shouldn’t keep you from seeing ga shift or confirming O that early, I wouldn’t think. FX that your mom’s surgery goes well!
@pretzel2plus1 - FX for confirmation of O in the next couple days!
@linzrunz - ha! You aren’t that late! But sorry work is being an “ugh” today. *hugs*
@H4aPartyof5 - FX that AF is gone soon.
@itsmehere1212 - You aren’t an idiot. And yes, that’s pretty much what I tell people about Preseed. If you need it, it’s better than nothing, but if you don’t, skip it because it is not very good.
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
Also, I actually got a notification on mobile, woot!
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!
@MollyandDI am so sorry to hear about your Grandma. Losses are so hard, especially during important times in your life.
@LeCool @houseofsetters B&N is the best! It is my go to trip on friday night after a long week. I grab some starbucks and browse to find a new book. And then put it on my bookshelf because I already have 10 million books I haven't read yet. It's an addiction.
@kellybean1988 It was actually really funny because my best friend text me yesterday and was like I'm feeling the Sims, I haven't played in a while. I was like well funny you should mention that...
@nwegman7878 Thank you! Sorry to hear about your AF problems. I don't have any insight as to how the hormones would affect everything, but I know some clots are considered normal (I get them every month actually, especially after I've been sitting down for a while), though it sounds like yours was a little larger. FX it was a one time oddity!
@sarah0985 I've never played civilization before! I'll have to look into it.
@kfair001 That's awesome! Not the fact that DH is gone so late, but that you get lots of gaming and TV time in! I'll be in the same boat soon when DH gets his new schedule over the summer.
@itsmehere1212 I actually got the tag as well from @MrsDho11! But it's because I was in the app already stalking another post.
Edit: Formatting
Married: November 2015
TTC#1: January 2016
BFP: 5/02/16 - MC: 5/27/16
I actually just called them to make sure I needed to come tomorrow even though I'm fairly sure I haven't ovulated yet. She put me on hold, asked the doc and came back and said that yes, he wants to see CD21 labs no matter what because if you haven't ovulated by then, we want to know that.
Ugh... CD21 is not listed as a "have to ovulate before" date anywhere. Bodies are different, doc!
To be fair, this is still with my OB... The nearest RE is about 2 hours away, and I'll be looking at those options after these initial tests.
I do think it might be part of my problem though, and I'm probably just defensive about it. I have a 28-30 day cycle usually and O around CD18-20. We will see.
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: 21
WAYDTGKU: Everything but OPKs.
R/R/CS: So my temp went waaaay low today. I can't wait for my BBT to come in the mail, because at least then I know the weird temps won't be because of the normal thermometer. Chart is in my siggy if anyone cares to look.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? We love Japanese food, especially sushi, and there's a conveyor belt sushi place about 30 minutes away that sells takoyaki. We love it! If we don't do that we go to a German place down the road from us and get schnitzel and go watch a movie at the theater nearby.
BFP May 16th 2016
DD born January 30 2017
Surprise BFP/MC April 2017
Me: 28 & Partner: 32 | Married 2014
BFP 7/29 EDD 4/11
BFP May 16th 2016
DD born January 30 2017
Surprise BFP/MC April 2017
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
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
@mokay19 Mmmm sushi... It has been such a long time since I've had it! Date night this weekend for me, check!
@mrsdee15 I literally crack up each time I see your bunny in your sig. Freakin hysterical.
@mrsdho11 I've been loving your response to every single "am I pregz" post recently. Short, sweet, to the point!
@MollyandD I'm so very sorry for your loss
Month/Cycle: 2/2 (7NTNP)
CD: 2
WAYDTGKU: temping, attempting to BD more often, need to be better about PNV's
R/R/CS: Well CD 1 sucked yesterday. Usually it's disappointing but I was especially emotional yesterday and that was not fun. I'm feeling much better today. Googling short LP's and pregnancy, which I know is a bad idea but I do it anyways. I'm going to try out vitamin B6 due to a recommendation from a fellow TTGP'er yesterday, hopefully this will start to lengthen my LP, we shall see!
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO?
Definitely watching any sports of any kind and having a few beers, it's our favorite thing. A few times a year we try to get to actual sporting events as well. Basketball, baseball, football, hockey, we love it all!
Sidenote: Was it just me or did anyone else go out and buy some Reese's eggs after yesterdays TWW discussion?? I bought 3.... that was a bad choice. But it was CD1 so ya know, no regrets.
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
@houseofsetters: Skeeball is the best! I don’t know how you’re supposed to get good at it but it’s still the best game at the arcade.
babymish I hadn’t even considered how rough charting while away from home must be. Hopefully your temps even out soon!
nwegman7878 FX that your bleeding stays slowed down!
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: BD + Charting
R/R/CS: Saw for the first time last night how alcohol can affect your temping, yeesh. Sleep schedule was all off, woke up at 5AM and temp was up 3/10 of a degree (I've been very stable at 97.2-97.22 for days now). I thought I was going to swear off OPKs this cycle after they confused me so much last cycle, but I bought a pack a couple of days ago. Getting darker, but still negative. Hoping my cycle is less weird this time around, since I had multiple days of positives last time (over the course of a week).
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? We love to go to those trampoline parks for kids at off-peak hours when there are less kids there.
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: BD, charting CM
R/R/CS: AF is officially gone, for real this time. Excited to get ready for this FW.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? Dinner, froyo, and then sitting in his car talking like we did on our first date.
Sorry to post and ghost. It's been a super busy day! I'll be back tomorrow to participate more!
Month/Cycle: 7/6
CD: 20
WAYDTGKU: PNV, diet, exercise, progesterone, BD EOD
R/R/CS: Nothing too much to report. I spent the day helping my friend paint the nursery for her future twins. I'm super happy for her because of her IF issues, but I can't help but be jealous. I'm also helping DH babysit his nieces and 7-week-old nephew. Said nephew is currently asleep in my lap. I can't help but be jealous and start to worry that I'll never get KU and never have kids (even through adoption). I guess this cycle is just really hard on me. I don't think it's our month. It makes me so sad. No sign of O, so I'm really getting down in the dumps.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO?
SUSHI! We go to the restaurant where we had our first date, and then head over to a bar in the downtown Omaha area. Now that the weather is nicer, we'll probably be going more often.
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: temping, pnvs, epo, b6, cm, opks
R/R/CS: DH has a business trip during our FW. Supposed to O around next Wednesday and his trip is Monday-Wednesday. So I mentioned in Ten Things Tuesday thread that I'm considering taking Monday and Tuesday off to drive the three hours north so we can be together. Is this crazy? We're most likely benched next month... maybe longer depending on our doctor's orders since he's going to Haiti and Jamaica soon.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO?
Dinner and/or a movie out! We like american, mexican and italian.
Dx: Both tubes blocked, PCOS, DOR, RPL
IVF Cycle #1 Dec. 2016 - 11R·11M·5F - Transferred 2 - BFP - Miscarriage - 0 Embryos Left
I'm traveling for work now but I'm really going to try to participate more. I missed yesterday, so here goes today, and I'll try to respond to as many as possible! I know I didn't get everyone, but I tried! This is the first time I'm bumping from a computer... man these are creepy bunnies!
Month/Cycle: 4/3
CD: 22
WAYDTGKU: the usual
R/R/CS: If I get another high temp tomorrow I'll have CH!
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO?
Usually similar to many of you. Takeout & Netflix, or dinner in one of our fave local restaurants. Then home to watch movies/Netflix haha.
@aliciabhen have fun with the Sims!
@houseofsetters Hugs. Good luck with your H's SA
@babymish sorry about the difficulties with your temps while traveling
@sparty18 fingers crossed for O !
@cjt121413 hope AF is on her way out!
@sldp123 your GTKY made me ready for spring baseball! I used to go a lot with H, not much anymore. Maybe we'll try to fit in a game this spring.
@DiFazette I am the same way.. H and I normally don't do it on a weekday either. Its less enjoyable since we're both tired/busy.
@nwegman7878 no advice, but I'm sorry about the bleeding issue.
@kellybean1988 my H has a fave local place - we love going there for craft beers too! We love IPAs.
@MollyandD so sorry for your losses. Hugs to you.
@TheJerilu I love my diva cup... it has changed my life! I hope you don't have to use it next cycle, but when you do, its really great!
@pretzel2plus1 @MrsDho11 hope to see you both over in TWW soon!
@ladystinson I hate those dotted lines too! I hope your mom's surgery went well.
@linzrunz feel better!
@PennStateCait tagging along on your H's trip next week sounds like a good plan! And like @Sparty18 said, it would make a great story if this is your month!
@BerkeBaby I know you said you would be back tomorrow, but incase you come back here... I'm so sorry for your tough TTC day. Being around others little ones is SO hard sometimes. Hugs.
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
adding hugs for @Berkebaby too! Sorry about the tough day.
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD: 3
WAYDTGKU: Charting, RRL, PNV, exercise, EOD in FW, might even do ED this time... Thinking about doing some guaifenisen this cycle, too.
R/R/CS: I don't have much to say! I was super down on CD 1, DH thinks I'm taking this process too seriously and is concerned I'm going to stay stressed all the time now. I'm actually already feeling better, but pretty much all of CD 1 had me mopey and lying around except for my run. Hormones, man.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? Hm! I don't really know. We enjoy making dinner and watching a movie or Netflix together at home. We also enjoy going out to dinner and a movie. When it comes to "dates" we may actually really use double dates as our go-to out and about thing. We don't go on just us dates that often.
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: Temping, charting, PNVs
R/R/CS: Posting late tonight since I was at work all day (12 hour shifts). AF is about gone, just light spotting right now. Hopefully start OPKs in a 3-4 days then start BD.... still deciding if we should HIO ED or EOD this FW.
GTKY: What is your go-to date with your SO? Usually dinner and a movie. or dinner and netflix at home. Sometimes we'll go out to the lake or park if it's nice outside.
Having said that I'm not sure of the life span of a mabis? Maybe its time for a new one?
TEAM: PINK!!