@BerkeBabyI actually don't temp right now (hangs head in shame). I was but I found that it was making my anxiety completely out of control, so I've been taking a break and just using OPKs and tracking CM and CP, which I know is not ideal but it was a compromise with myself.
No worries. I was just hoping to offer some help. Sorry about CD1. I will most likely be following you over there in a day or two. Enjoy all of the booze of your choice tonight.
@BerkeBabyI actually don't temp right now (hangs head in shame). I was but I found that it was making my anxiety completely out of control, so I've been taking a break and just using OPKs and tracking CM and CP, which I know is not ideal but it was a compromise with myself.
No worries. I was just hoping to offer some help. Sorry about CD1. I will most likely be following you over there in a day or two. Enjoy all of the booze of your choice tonight.
Thanks @BerkeBaby, I appreciate all of your help and support Please include yourself in the creepy screen hug above!
R/R/CS: wtf to my temp drop this morning? I will say, it was freezing in our room and I was sleeping with my mouth open (stupid sinuses) but really? today should have been the day I got my CH's back. If I add in any of the fever days it gives them to me (of course I'm not leaving them but sometimes the BSC takes over and I have to see what different things will do) then today my temp drops to almost where it was when AF started last cycle. But this would put my LP at 6 days which is beyond abnormal for me (not that anything is every truly normal once its not) and I haven't had a single AF symptom. No boob soreness, cramps, urge to eat everything that isnt nailed down, etc and *TMI* sweet merciful crap I have a lot of EWCM. Sigh.... my body hates me this month. Oh! and I just found out last night that DH's ex is KTFU by her BF who has started hitting her (this was found out weeks ago) and who is suspected to be 'pimping' her to pay bills which begs the question who does it really belong to? I feel terrible about the hitting part, I hate her but I never wish anything like that on her, and of course the pimping is just a very long drawn out theory on where they're getting money from all of a sudden. But this chick can't get her life together to save herself, she's the one who physically attacked DH then pressed charges against him and claimed years of abuse (which she later dropped on her own... hmmmm, I wonder why? oh that's right! because you're a liar!) and now she's KU. Trying not to have a pitty party over here.... but the hat just looks so festive
GTKY: What's your exercise routine? (walking counts) At the moment, working on the house and starting to walk again at lunch. Eventually, belly dance will be back, I swear it
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!
@zrain and @Shwee25 Congrats! Happy and healthy 9 months to you!
Month/Cycle: 6/6 (11/12 in all)
CD/DPO: 25/7
Timing: -5,-4,-2,1,+1
Testing: next Friday if I can hold out
R/R/CS: Body is still giving me these crazy 7 dpo symptoms that I never have had before. I'm wondering if my o speculation was correct when ff gave me two days earlier than I thought, but even nine days for symptoms is early for me.
GTKY: What's your exercise routine? (walking counts) I do what I can, gym, run, elliptical
Probably posting and ghosting again for life issues.
Month/Cycle: 2/1
CD/DPO:31/10?
Timing: -5, -2, +2
Testing: Just waiting for AF to show up now. Bought some wondfos on Amazon.
R/R/CS: I'm debating whether or not to go back to NTNP. DH had a very out of character breakdown and suicidal rant today probably caused by overworking himself on overtime (which his bosses almost force him to take and subtly imply consequences if he doesnt). I took PTO to stay home with him for today on his day off and basically be on suicide watch. I think I want to give next month a rest and see how he's doing and feeling stress wise and then reevaluate from there. I dont think it's ttc related stress, I just think maybe we should wait because of his job.
GTKY: What's your exercise routine? (walking counts) I walk down six floors of stairs a few times a week, and occasionally walk up them. Its really not worth the small amount of calories it burns.
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
I know what you're thinking "Oh finally. The part where she gets out the FRER to put this to rest." Close! But no. I go and get my cat to see if he cuddles me and guys.......HE DID. I got a BCP! (In this context: Big Cat Positive.) I'm totes KU
This reminds me of a weird ass dream I had two nights ago. I was breastfeeding a stray kitten I found to rescue it. I woke up feeling so very disturbed. I'm not totally comfortable with the idea of breastfeeding yet, let alone bvreastfeeding animals!! Wtf
Lurking... But I can relate. I've had a dream of bottle feeding my cat and another dream where I had a baby and was mystified as to how it was already toddler sized.... But then it morphs into my cat.
Congrats to the 2 bfps... Were you wearing green? :-)
R/R/CS: I'm debating whether or not to go back to NTNP. DH had a very out of character breakdown and suicidal rant today probably caused by overworking himself on overtime (which his bosses almost force him to take and subtly imply consequences if he doesnt). I took PTO to stay home with him for today on his day off and basically be on suicide watch. I think I want to give next month a rest and see how he's doing and feeling stress wise and then reevaluate from there. I dont think it's ttc related stress, I just think maybe we should wait because of his job.
I am so sorry to hear about this. I would definitely give your H some time to get things sorted out. Has he been in to see anyone? I know there is a massive stigma against seeking medical help, but when someone is talking like that, it is important to take it very seriously. I will admit that I've been in his shoes before. Depending on where you live, there are some programs where you can just go to clear your head a while. You don't check in like you would at a hospital, but he could go in someplace quiet to think and get away from what might be causing him stress. They stay open 24 hours, so he could stay a few hours, but they don't do intake of patients. I don't have the information in front of me, but I can see if I can find the details for a few places in my area, or there's always the National Suicide Hotline. 1 (800) 273-8255. ETA: They can also help your H find a place to go. They are so good.
Sorry to throw this at you, but I've been where his and I've always watched many family members and friends go through the same thing. It's better to be safe than sorry.
Thinking of you both today. Please PM me if you need anything. (((hugs to you both)))
@zrain and @Shwee25 Congratulations!!! How exciting!!! @JediAlly85 Sorry about the tough time, I feel your pain....all the HUGS to you!
Month/Cycle: 6/6
CD/DPO: 29/13
Timing: -4,-2,0
Testing: done, waiting for AF
R/R/CS: AF should be here tomorrow just wish it would come on at this point, let's get this thing moving
GTKY: What's your exercise routine? (walking counts) Right now just some cardio routines, trying to get at least 20 lbs off, which is another reason I am ready for AF to come and go because I just cannot workout with AF, I don't know how people do it but that is my break!
R/R/CS: temp still low like yesterday's, but ever so slightly higher. I'm hoping that tomorrow's will continue to go back up. I'm battling back thoughts of being out again this cycle. I really don't want to be though!!! Argh.
GTKY: my exercise routine is extremely inconsistent. If I'm lucky I get in 2 days per week. It's something I'm really trying to improve!
@PrettyPalomino Sorry the cold has you feeling like poo. The colds this winter here have been horrible
ones. I hope it doesn’t stay long &
you feel better soon.
@houseofsetters I would think that consistency among charts would be a
good thing. Easier to spot if anything
is out of the ordinary.
@BerkeBaby I have been bitchy hungry a few times this week. That GIF made me LOL.
@NamelessAria FX that phantom BFP is actually a real one tomorrow.
@aliciabhen The name thing would upset me too, but I’ve decided that
you have to name your kid what you want.
If I eliminated the name of every person’s kid I know just because I
know them it would just be annoying.
@juliehollz13 I’m sorry you feel like your body is failing you. I have felt that way a lot too. You’re not alone.
@QueenDaenerysT FX for a longer LP.
Also right there with you on the TGIF.
This work day needs to end!
@mtvkv5 I’m sorry about the BFN & your boob. I hope it isn’t painful!
@20T Sorry about the BFNs & the confusingly long LP.
@I9i A half bath re-do sounds like a rewarding project.
@adele85 When you’re basically sure you’re out waiting on AF is the
LONGEST part of the TWW. Hugs to you.
@SongbirdintheCity I am right there with you on the inconsistent
exercising. I went 3 times last week and
haven’t been at all this week.
Whew! Sorry if I missed anyone!!
Month/Cycle: 14/3 TTA2L
CD/DPO: 22/9
Timing: -5, -3, -1, 0
Testing plans: I said I wanted to at least get to 10DPO. Today I feel like getting a BFN, even if it a false one for testing too early, would really upset me. We'll see what I end up doing tomorrow.
R/R/CS: Trying to hold the BSC/SS at bay. I have a headache & really just want to go lie down. I may skip out of work early, or take my laptop to the sofa and clean out my inbox this afternoon. That's still considered "working" right?
GTKY: CrossFit for exercise & walk/jog with the dog(s). When I'm being good I go 4-5 times a week. I have been terribly inconsistent the last month & need to get myself back on track.
Congrats @Shwee25 and @zrain!!! HH9 to you both!! What a great way to start the weekend.
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD/DPO: 26/10
Timing: -5, -3, 0
Testing: DPO 11, but only if my temp doesn't drop again
R/R/CS: Oh you guys, my temp went up .02 this morning!! So of course I felt the need to POAS because of that huge (groan) rise. By the time I'd gathered my dollar store test and little cup and headed into our little toilet closet thingy, reason returned. Or at least the strong desire to not start my Friday with sobbing over a BFN came over me. I wish I could take credit for not letting the BSC win, but it really was the fear of tears.
The BSC did get to me enough to make me look through MANY charts from BFPs on FF looking for a pattern similar to this (and not finding anything remotely close):
I suspect AF will be here tomorrow night or Sunday morning.I'm actually doing better than yesterday, and am still focusing on next cycle.
GTKY: I try to walk three times a week at lunch with a friend, and hit Body Pump twice a week. I'm also planning to add trail running back into the mix now that it's staying light later.
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: temp still low like yesterday's, but ever so slightly higher. I'm hoping that tomorrow's will continue to go back up. I'm battling back thoughts of being out again this cycle. I really don't want to be though!!! Argh.
GTKY: my exercise routine is extremely inconsistent. If I'm lucky I get in 2 days per week. It's something I'm really trying to improve!
This! We definitely are still cycle buddies! FX that we both have rises tomorrow. I have a fairly short 11 day LP (unless the B6 and C are helping!), so I think I'll see AF soon. Hoping you won't!!
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: So glad it's Friday! I'll probably be having a busy weekend, but I am really looking forward to some family time. Also, I did not give into my SS/BSC self and POAS this morning. Winning all around!
GTKY: What's your exercise routine? Working on that...
OK, this will probably be the last group of responses I’m
able to fit in today, and this weekend I’ll be posting and ghosting thanks to
the awful world of mobile bump. Everyone have a GREAT weekend!
@WinchesterGirl Oh
man I hope that the nausea is because of you being KU! FX for a BFP in the next
few days, 9dpo is still pretty early!
@PrettyPalomino OMG
TO YOUR DREAM! I totally actually lol’ed. Hilarious.
@JediAlly85 I am so
sorry you’re having a rough TWW and a bad TTC day. I am thinking of you and
hoping tomorrow is better—we are here for you!
@20T So sorry it’s
CD1. Hoping AF leaves soon and you can move on to your FW!
@ladystinson oh no I
am so sorry about your DH’s ex’s situation. That is an awful situation for her
to be in, but I know how you feel too. Pity parties are OK!! BTW it is so cool that you do belly dance. I
took a class once and LOVED it!
@TotororyInLove I am
so sorry about how your husband is feeling. You might be right about waiting
due to his job—that can be so stressful for our hubbies. I am thinking of you
and we are here for you! Hoping you both are feeling better soon!
@adele85 I hate waiting for AF when you know it’s coming.
Hoping it gets here soon and you can move on to your FW!
@MrsBinPa Thanks! I’m
crossing my fingers too, 8dpo is super early so hoping it changes in the next
week! You have made it to 10dpo, great
job!!! FX for a BFP tomorrow if you test!
@Aurora1973 And wow I
am so impressed by you NOT POAS this morning even after you had everything set
up and ready to go!! I spent a good 30
minutes today looking at “charts like mine” –it doesn’t help that 50% of them
are preg charts and 50% are not. Wtf, that tells me exactly NOTHING.
@zrain and @schwee25 yaaayyyy!!! congratulations guys!!!! wishing you both a H&H 9 months!!!!
@namelessaria i hope that phantom BFP turns into a solid BFP soon!!!! Yay for BCP!!! Maybe I'll get a BDP (Big Dog Positive) before I get a BFP!!
Sorry to hear about all the BFNs!
Month/Cycle: 2
CD/DPO: 19/6
Timing: -1
Testing: Current plan is if AF doesn't show next Saturday (14DPO)...no promises tho haha
R/R/CS: I was sick with a cold earlier this week and I felt great this morning...thought I was out of the woods -- NOPE. Feel like CRAP right now. All of a sudden I'm feeling achy all over. Ugh. Can't wait to go home.
GTKY: What's your exercise routine? (walking counts) Zumba instructor turned crossfitter turned powerlifter turned sedentary fatass turned newbie crossfitter again. I might start a running program. I need for my crappy asthmatic lungs to work into old age.
Together 2007 | Married 2011 | Me: 36 | DH: 38 Adopted Furbaby: 2014 TTC#1 : 1/2016 | IUI #2 - BFP 12/24/16 -- born 9/8/17 TTC#2: 11/2019 | Dx DOR (AMH 0.3), AMA IUI #2 - BFP 7/1/20 -- EDD 3/14/21
@TotororyInLove I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I know it isn't easy to have a loved one talking about suicide. I'm glad you were able to stay home with him. Hopefully he'll start feeling better about things soon.
@mrsdaddario haha I don't actually expect the phantom line to darken because I'm not even sure it is there. I don't think I'll be going anywhere anytime soon.
Me: 28 Husband: 31 TTC#1: January 2015- September 2016 Infertility, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Rainbow baby born June 6, 2017 ❤️
Congratulations @zrain and @Shwee25!! I'm so happy for both of you! Best wishes
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD/DPO: 29/15 dpo
Timing: decent
Testing: haven't tested in a couple days, but the previous bajillion tests were BFN, with the exception of a couple that I made positive using my powers of line eye
R/R/CS: I am never ever late for my period. Here I was thinking my period was supposed to start today - checked FF and AF was due yesterday. I have felt weird the past few days but wrote it off as AF coming and now she's not coming and I'M LOSING MY MIND.
On a brighter note, I hung out with friends and got my hair cut today! woop woop
GTKY: What's your exercise routine? (walking counts) Pretty much chasing the toddler and dog around. I also enjoy working out my thumb on Netflix.
June Siggy Challenge: Dad Fails
Married 7.28.2012 DD born 7.27.2014 BFP 09.2015 - m/c 10.21.2015
Well I started spotting this afternoon and AF being due tomorrow I'm going to say I'm pretty much out.
To to say I'm disappointed would be a understatement. But onto the next cycle. I wish you all luck and hope to see none of you in WTO. Thanks for everyone's support this cycle was really hard on me I really appreciate it.
R/R/CS: Sigh.... I have AF cramps and I have little hope this cycle. Huge dip today, still above cover, but heading down.
So there it is... that makes a year. Wow. 12 exhausting cycles. This has been the most emotionally draining experience of my life. I'm so thankful for you ladies, because you make it much less lonely. You know and understand this sadness all too well. I hate it for all of us who try for any longer than we planned to. I wish we all had cycle 1 BFPs, but that's just not realistic, and that's why we come here... to support each other.
We will be looking into options in the next month on moving forward from here. Ultrasound on Tuesday, maybe HSG is next depending on what that shows.
GTKY: What's your exercise routine? (walking counts) Not much. Walking the dog I guess.
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
@kellybean1988@MrsBinPA Thanks ladies! I definitely haven't ruled out the name. It's still our favorite and the one we've always imagined. I see her so infrequently. It's just the fact that she's technically family that makes it tough!
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who responded back and give you guys an update. The crisis has been averted and I was right, it was all work stress. Apparently multiple things went wrong today at DHs job, including an HR blunder that deactivated his health care coverage and will keep him from being paid this paycheck, which he had been working super hard on with overtime because he was trying to surprise me with a gift is what he said). He was basically having an existential crisis about how he'll never get a "good job" and was saying things like "I've been told lies all my life. I was told if you put hard work into your job then it would be returned to you. I'm tired of living a path based on lies. Etc." Anyways he just really needed support and someone to be big spoon for a while.
I'm having problems tagging people and quoting with TB app right now, but a big shout out to everyone who gave me advice and comfort. This really is a great community (this board in particular is awesome). Thank you guys!
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
Re: TWW FRIDAY
Sorry, this got super long
Month/Cycle: 5/5
CD/DPO: 20/6? I don't even know
Timing: -2, +1, +4
Testing: not bothering until I'm "late"
R/R/CS: wtf to my temp drop this morning? I will say, it was freezing in our room and I was sleeping with my mouth open (stupid sinuses) but really? today should have been the day I got my CH's back. If I add in any of the fever days it gives them to me (of course I'm not leaving them but sometimes the BSC takes over and I have to see what different things will do) then today my temp drops to almost where it was when AF started last cycle. But this would put my LP at 6 days which is beyond abnormal for me (not that anything is every truly normal once its not) and I haven't had a single AF symptom. No boob soreness, cramps, urge to eat everything that isnt nailed down, etc and *TMI* sweet merciful crap I have a lot of EWCM. Sigh.... my body hates me this month. Oh! and I just found out last night that DH's ex is KTFU by her BF who has started hitting her (this was found out weeks ago) and who is suspected to be 'pimping' her to pay bills which begs the question who does it really belong to? I feel terrible about the hitting part, I hate her but I never wish anything like that on her, and of course the pimping is just a very long drawn out theory on where they're getting money from all of a sudden. But this chick can't get her life together to save herself, she's the one who physically attacked DH then pressed charges against him and claimed years of abuse (which she later dropped on her own... hmmmm, I wonder why? oh that's right! because you're a liar!) and now she's KU. Trying not to have a pitty party over here.... but the hat just looks so festive
GTKY: What's your exercise routine? (walking counts) At the moment, working on the house and starting to walk again at lunch. Eventually, belly dance will be back, I swear it
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!
congrats @zrain and @schwee25! H&H 9 months to you!
@NamelessAria - I'll be stalking tomorrow and FX to see you with a BFP announcement.
TTC since November 2015
BFP #1 12/17/15 - MC 1/28/16
BFP #2 4/22/16 - EDD 12/30/16
Month/Cycle: 6/6 (11/12 in all)
CD/DPO: 25/7
Timing: -5,-4,-2,1,+1
Testing: next Friday if I can hold out
R/R/CS: Body is still giving me these crazy 7 dpo symptoms that I never have had before. I'm wondering if my o speculation was correct when ff gave me two days earlier than I thought, but even nine days for symptoms is early for me.
GTKY: What's your exercise routine? (walking counts)
I do what I can, gym, run, elliptical
*TW Suicidal DH*
Probably posting and ghosting again for life issues.
Month/Cycle: 2/1
CD/DPO:31/10?
Timing: -5, -2, +2
Testing: Just waiting for AF to show up now. Bought some wondfos on Amazon.
R/R/CS: I'm debating whether or not to go back to NTNP. DH had a very out of character breakdown and suicidal rant today probably caused by overworking himself on overtime (which his bosses almost force him to take and subtly imply consequences if he doesnt). I took PTO to stay home with him for today on his day off and basically be on suicide watch. I think I want to give next month a rest and see how he's doing and feeling stress wise and then reevaluate from there. I dont think it's ttc related stress, I just think maybe we should wait because of his job.
GTKY: What's your exercise routine? (walking counts) I walk down six floors of stairs a few times a week, and occasionally walk up them. Its really not worth the small amount of calories it burns.
BFP May 16th 2016
DD born January 30 2017
Surprise BFP/MC April 2017
Lurking... But I can relate. I've had a dream of bottle feeding my cat and another dream where I had a baby and was mystified as to how it was already toddler sized.... But then it morphs into my cat.
Congrats to the 2 bfps... Were you wearing green? :-)
TW: Loss
edit for wrong shwee!
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!
Sorry to throw this at you, but I've been where his and I've always watched many family members and friends go through the same thing. It's better to be safe than sorry.
Thinking of you both today. Please PM me if you need anything. (((hugs to you both)))
Edited for clarity.
@JediAlly85 Sorry about the tough time, I feel your pain....all the HUGS to you!
Month/Cycle: 6/6
CD/DPO: 29/13
Timing: -4,-2,0
Testing: done, waiting for AF
R/R/CS: AF should be here tomorrow just wish it would come on at this point, let's get this thing moving
GTKY: What's your exercise routine? (walking counts) Right now just some cardio routines, trying to get at least 20 lbs off, which is another reason I am ready for AF to come and go because I just cannot workout with AF, I don't know how people do it but that is my break!
CD/DPO: 27/10
Timing: -2, -3, -4
Testing: Prob daily till AF now. BFN this am.
R/R/CS: temp still low like yesterday's, but ever so slightly higher. I'm hoping that tomorrow's will continue to go back up. I'm battling back thoughts of being out again this cycle. I really don't want to be though!!! Argh.
GTKY: my exercise routine is extremely inconsistent. If I'm lucky I get in 2 days per week. It's something I'm really trying to improve!
ETA: congrats @zrain and @schwee25!!!!!!
Married: May 2008
TTC #1 since August 2015
FET #1: November 4, 2016
BFP: November 13, 2016
EDD: July 25, 2017
@zrain & @Shwee25 Congrats! H&H9 months to you both!!
@PrettyPalomino Sorry the cold has you feeling like poo. The colds this winter here have been horrible ones. I hope it doesn’t stay long & you feel better soon.
@houseofsetters I would think that consistency among charts would be a good thing. Easier to spot if anything is out of the ordinary.
@BerkeBaby I have been bitchy hungry a few times this week. That GIF made me LOL.
@NamelessAria FX that phantom BFP is actually a real one tomorrow.
@aliciabhen The name thing would upset me too, but I’ve decided that you have to name your kid what you want. If I eliminated the name of every person’s kid I know just because I know them it would just be annoying.
@juliehollz13 I’m sorry you feel like your body is failing you. I have felt that way a lot too. You’re not alone.
@QueenDaenerysT FX for a longer LP. Also right there with you on the TGIF. This work day needs to end!
@mtvkv5 I’m sorry about the BFN & your boob. I hope it isn’t painful!
@20T Sorry about the BFNs & the confusingly long LP.
@I9i A half bath re-do sounds like a rewarding project.
@kfair001 Sorry about the BFN today.
@Sparty18 I have been avoiding workouts this week because I’m worried it might upset implantation…so right there with you on the BSC….
@MedicMomma84 FX for you.
@kellybean1988 Sorry about the BFNs. Still super early. FX for you.
@WinchesterGirl I hope it’s not a stomach bug.
@JediAlly I’m really sorry you’re having a hard TTC day & overall rough cycle. Big creepy internet stranger hugs to you.
@ladystinson that Ex sounds like a real winner….ugh to her BFP.
@LadyMillil Sorry about the BFN. Big hugs to you.
@itsmehere1212 the 7 dpo mark is where I start to feel the BSC creeping.
@TotororyInLove I’m really sorry to hear about your DH. I second @BerkeBaby ‘s advice.
@adele85 When you’re basically sure you’re out waiting on AF is the LONGEST part of the TWW. Hugs to you.
@SongbirdintheCity I am right there with you on the inconsistent exercising. I went 3 times last week and haven’t been at all this week.
Whew! Sorry if I missed anyone!!
Month/Cycle: 14/3 TTA2L
CD/DPO: 22/9
Timing: -5, -3, -1, 0
Testing plans: I said I wanted to at least get to 10DPO. Today I feel like getting a BFN, even if it a false one for testing too early, would really upset me. We'll see what I end up doing tomorrow.
R/R/CS: Trying to hold the BSC/SS at bay. I have a headache & really just want to go lie down. I may skip out of work early, or take my laptop to the sofa and clean out my inbox this afternoon. That's still considered "working" right?
GTKY: CrossFit for exercise & walk/jog with the dog(s). When I'm being good I go 4-5 times a week. I have been terribly inconsistent the last month & need to get myself back on track.
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
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD/DPO: 26/10
Timing: -5, -3, 0
Testing: DPO 11, but only if my temp doesn't drop again
R/R/CS: Oh you guys, my temp went up .02 this morning!! So of course I felt the need to POAS because of that huge (groan) rise. By the time I'd gathered my dollar store test and little cup and headed into our little toilet closet thingy, reason returned. Or at least the strong desire to not start my Friday with sobbing over a BFN came over me. I wish I could take credit for not letting the BSC win, but it really was the fear of tears.
The BSC did get to me enough to make me look through MANY charts from BFPs on FF looking for a pattern similar to this (and not finding anything remotely close):
I suspect AF will be here tomorrow night or Sunday morning. I'm actually doing better than yesterday, and am still focusing on next cycle.
GTKY: I try to walk three times a week at lunch with a friend, and hit Body Pump twice a week. I'm also planning to add trail running back into the mix now that it's staying light later.
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
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
@NamelessAria Fx so hard for a darker line tomorrow! Side note, who will be the nice one now?! I don't think the rest of us have your grace!
@zrain YES! I'm so happy for you! H&H9!!!
@shwee25 Congrats lady!! H&H 9!!
Congratulations and happy and healthy 9 months, @schwee25 and @zrain !!!
@NamelessAria I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you to see a second line anyway, in light of your BCP. Also, that was too funny.
then 3 failed IUIs, and finally a successful IVF FET.
Due with #2 5/2/19 after HIO once in my FW,
because apparently that's how life works now. Team Blue!
Month/Cycle: 12/9
CD/DPO: 32/7
Timing: -4, -2, -1
Testing: Wednesday (12pdo)
R/R/CS: So glad it's Friday! I'll probably be having a busy weekend, but I am really looking forward to some family time. Also, I did not give into my SS/BSC self and POAS this morning. Winning all around!
GTKY: What's your exercise routine? Working on that...
BFP on 7/2/2013
OK, this will probably be the last group of responses I’m able to fit in today, and this weekend I’ll be posting and ghosting thanks to the awful world of mobile bump. Everyone have a GREAT weekend!
@WinchesterGirl Oh man I hope that the nausea is because of you being KU! FX for a BFP in the next few days, 9dpo is still pretty early!
@PrettyPalomino OMG TO YOUR DREAM! I totally actually lol’ed. Hilarious.
@JediAlly85 I am so sorry you’re having a rough TWW and a bad TTC day. I am thinking of you and hoping tomorrow is better—we are here for you!
@20T So sorry it’s CD1. Hoping AF leaves soon and you can move on to your FW!
@ladystinson oh no I am so sorry about your DH’s ex’s situation. That is an awful situation for her to be in, but I know how you feel too. Pity parties are OK!! BTW it is so cool that you do belly dance. I took a class once and LOVED it!
@itsmehere1212 hoping you get answers soon!
@TotororyInLove I am so sorry about how your husband is feeling. You might be right about waiting due to his job—that can be so stressful for our hubbies. I am thinking of you and we are here for you! Hoping you both are feeling better soon!
@adele85 I hate waiting for AF when you know it’s coming. Hoping it gets here soon and you can move on to your FW!
@SongbirdintheCity Hoping your temp goes back up tomorrow!!
@MrsBinPa Thanks! I’m crossing my fingers too, 8dpo is super early so hoping it changes in the next week! You have made it to 10dpo, great job!!! FX for a BFP tomorrow if you test!
@Aurora1973 And wow I am so impressed by you NOT POAS this morning even after you had everything set up and ready to go!! I spent a good 30 minutes today looking at “charts like mine” –it doesn’t help that 50% of them are preg charts and 50% are not. Wtf, that tells me exactly NOTHING.
@momstahp Good job not POAS this morning! Woohoo!
TTC January 2016
BFP May 17, 2016
DS born January 31st, 2017: Rory "Mac" MacKinnon
@namelessaria i hope that phantom BFP turns into a solid BFP soon!!!! Yay for BCP!!!
Sorry to hear about all the BFNs!
Month/Cycle: 2
CD/DPO: 19/6
Timing: -1
Testing: Current plan is if AF doesn't show next Saturday (14DPO)...no promises tho haha
R/R/CS: I was sick with a cold earlier this week and I felt great this morning...thought I was out of the woods -- NOPE. Feel like CRAP right now. All of a sudden I'm feeling achy all over. Ugh. Can't wait to go home.
GTKY: What's your exercise routine? (walking counts)
Zumba instructor turned crossfitter turned powerlifter turned sedentary fatass turned newbie crossfitter again. I might start a running program. I need for my crappy asthmatic lungs to work into old age.
Adopted Furbaby: 2014
TTC#1 : 1/2016 | IUI #2 - BFP 12/24/16 -- born 9/8/17
TTC#2: 11/2019 | Dx DOR (AMH 0.3), AMA
IUI #2 - BFP 7/1/20 -- EDD 3/14/21
@mrsdaddario haha I don't actually expect the phantom line to darken because I'm not even sure it is there. I don't think I'll be going anywhere anytime soon.
TTC#1: January 2015- September 2016
Infertility, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Rainbow baby born June 6, 2017 ❤️
Baby #2 due June 12, 2018
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD/DPO: 23/9
Timing: -1
Testing: tomorrow morning. I was able to control myself and not test this morning. Probably 12 DPO as well.
R/R/CS:
GTKY: What's your exercise routine? (walking counts) I run 3-4 times a week (training for a half marathon) and a lot of walks.
DD 1 10/2012
CP 9/2013
DD 2 6/2014
CP 3/2016
BFP 12/8/2016
@totororyinlove - I'm so sorry to hear your H is really struggling. I'm happy you were able to stay with him and support him. Hugs to both of you.
Edit - errant letter and schwee25 is not shwee25!
Married 10/12/13
TTC #1 since 10/15
Chart!
@Shwee25 Yay! Congratulations!
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
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD/DPO: 29/15 dpo
Timing: decent
Testing: haven't tested in a couple days, but the previous bajillion tests were BFN, with the exception of a couple that I made positive using my powers of line eye
R/R/CS: I am never ever late for my period. Here I was thinking my period was supposed to start today - checked FF and AF was due yesterday. I have felt weird the past few days but wrote it off as AF coming and now she's not coming and I'M LOSING MY MIND.
On a brighter note, I hung out with friends and got my hair cut today! woop woop
GTKY: What's your exercise routine? (walking counts) Pretty much chasing the toddler and dog around. I also enjoy working out my thumb on Netflix.
DD born 7.27.2014
BFP 09.2015 - m/c 10.21.2015
To to say I'm disappointed would be a understatement. But onto the next cycle. I wish you all luck and hope to see none of you in WTO. Thanks for everyone's support this cycle was really hard on me I really appreciate it.
TTC#1 - March 2013
BFP 8/9/13 - EDD 4/14/14 - DS born 4/23/14
TTC#2 November 2015
Dx: Secondary IF June 2016
Medicated IUI cycle#1- Clomid+IUI -1/15/17 -BFN
Break Mid 2017 - Resumed TTC December 2018
"She believed she could so she did..."
Medicated IUI cycle#2- Femara 5mg+IUI 12/22/18 - BFP 1/4/19 - MMC 2/1/19
Saline Sono 3/15/19 - All Clear!
Medicated IUI cycle#3- Femara 7.5mg+IUI 3/28/19-BFN
Medicated IUI cycle#4- Femara 5mg+Gonal F 50iu+IUI 4/27/19- BFP 5/11/19 - MMC 6/12/19 - D&C 6/14/19-
Incomplete M/C Repeat D&C - 7/3/19 -Testing concluded baby was genetically normal
Dx: Unexplained RPL July 2019 - Tested + as carrier for Usher Syndrome & Familial Mediterranean Fever
Saline Sono 8/7/19 - Mostly Clear! All systems go for IVF#1
But will need a repeat Saline Sono between ER and FET
IVF #1 - Antagonist Protocol - 8/17/19
ER#1 8/27/19 - 12R, 6F, 4 biopsied+frozen! (3d5blasts + 1d6blast)- 2 PGS normal embabies!
Saline Sono 9/13/19 - All Clear! Onto FET Prep#1
FET#1 - 4AA -10/4/19 - BFP 10/14/19 - EDD - 6/21/20 -Beta#1-10dp5dt- 379 Beta#2-12dp5dt- 1007 Beta#3-14dp5dt- 2844
DD born 6/15/20
@zrain and @Shwee25 congrats! H&H 9 mos!
@NamelessAria and @WinchesterGirl and @beff12 FX for you!
Sorry for the all the BFNs and spotting and CD1s and tough TTC days and tough personal days. Take care of yourselves.
@zrain @shwee25 Congratulations!!!
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Started TTC #1 November 2015
BFP 6/10/2016 - EDD 2/22/2017
Month/Cycle: 12
CD/DPO: 28/10
Timing: all but -1
Testing: BFN today, probably won't test again
R/R/CS: Sigh.... I have AF cramps and I have little hope this cycle. Huge dip today, still above cover, but heading down.
So there it is... that makes a year. Wow. 12 exhausting cycles. This has been the most emotionally draining experience of my life.
I'm so thankful for you ladies, because you make it much less lonely. You know and understand this sadness all too well. I hate it for all of us who try for any longer than we planned to. I wish we all had cycle 1 BFPs, but that's just not realistic, and that's why we come here... to support each other.
We will be looking into options in the next month on moving forward from here. Ultrasound on Tuesday, maybe HSG is next depending on what that shows.
GTKY: What's your exercise routine? (walking counts) Not much. Walking the dog I guess.
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
YAYYY @shwee25 and @zrain congratulations to you both! H&H 9 months to you!
Dx: Both tubes blocked, PCOS, DOR, RPL
IVF Cycle #1 Dec. 2016 - 11R·11M·5F - Transferred 2 - BFP - Miscarriage - 0 Embryos Left
@zrain @Shwee25 AH! Congratulations. H&H 9!
@kellybean1988 @MrsBinPA Thanks ladies! I definitely haven't ruled out the name. It's still our favorite and the one we've always imagined. I see her so infrequently. It's just the fact that she's technically family that makes it tough!
Married: November 2015
TTC#1: January 2016
BFP: 5/02/16 - MC: 5/27/16
I'm having problems tagging people and quoting with TB app right now, but a big shout out to everyone who gave me advice and comfort. This really is a great community (this board in particular is awesome). Thank you guys!
BFP May 16th 2016
DD born January 30 2017
Surprise BFP/MC April 2017