Mondays are the worst. But at least it’s pretty outside
where I am!
@wineo929 thanks so
much, you made me feel better!! Your way of winding down sounds LOVELY. I am a
huge fan of tea so I am right there with you! And yes, see if you like yoga with Adrienne. She is
wonderful! Also WHY would a cashier ever
tell anyone she looks pregnant?! Boo
@sldp123 thanks for
the kind words! Sorry that the trigger is messing with your chart supposedly? My fingers are crossed for you!
@babymish Sometimes I
feel strong and then go POAS too. Oh well, it happens to all of us. I get it!
It’s still early for you though!
@Buthayna I think baking would be on my list too…and eating
the baking, of course! Yum!
@l9i yes, yoga is the
best! FX for you…sounds like your DH is feeling it !
@JediAlly85 like I said earlier, FX for you like times
2309483098!!! Hoping neither of us are out!
@1017Shannon I’m so sorry about your thermometer. Sometimes
they can be the bane of our existence. Ugh. FX for you!
@khbear OMG if you
liked yoga before, I think you will love yoga with Adrienne! She is seriously
the best. Enjoy! Glad to have you over here in the TWW!
@DoctorDonna thanks for the interwebz hugs! So sorry for the BFN. I am right there with you,
I’m just feeling down. Sending you my love, girl!!
@canavara omg that
formula tho! I work at a math/science/engineering university, that totally
looks like something I’d pass in the hall on a white board, lol. I like to meditate
too, btw
@Lecool Thanks for
the kind words! OK so about allergy meds! I took both allegra and Flonase before
TTC, and since both are “class C” drugs or whatever, my doc recommended I stop
taking them both. She also told me about this AMAZING herbal anti-allergy supplement called
D-Hist, see here:
I stopped Flonase and
allegra cold turkey, but on the same day started a “loading dose” of the D-Hist
(6 pills a day for 7 days, yuck). Then, I scaled it down to 2 pills a day, and
that’s what I take now. OMG—it works!! I have felt just fine so far, and it’s
DEF allergy season around here. You can buy this stuff online, just google it…I highly, highly
recommend it! I also pair this with using a neti pot if I ever start to feel even a tiny bit congested. Also—is that gif from the Tim and Eric awesome show? Love.
@MelissaM090 Welcome to TWW!! I like to de-stress alone as
well!
@SandwichLover Thanks
for the kind words, glad to have you over here! I want to take a walk at lunch
time today too..gorgeous outside. And thanks for making me feel better about
yoga pants as a wardrobe choice!
@teamginger13 I’m so
sorry about the timing and your DH’s flight situation. Sending big hugs your
way!
@PensiveCrayon omg FX
for you!!!!! Weeee!! Also I just feel like your midwife is an amazing person. “Grumpy
cervix” is the best thing I’ve ever heard.
@crazypt2285 Good
luck selling your house, that process definitely is annoying! Hope you can get
through it quickly.
@Zoey1019 So sorry
for CD1. I’ll probably be joining you in a couple of days if not before…
@thj101 omg your stuff that you created is SO CUTE! I love
the “biscuits and gravy” sign!!! I’m sorry you felt like your show didn’t go so
well. I love your stuff!
@LadyBrettAshley
damn, looking like we both feel out.
I am really hoping that we are both just plain wrong! I’m also very bummed…DH
keeps saying “stay positive” and it makes me want to punch his junk. Lol. Love
the guy…but you know. I hope you like
Yoga with Adrienne!
@juliebeannn I hope
your back pain goes away soon too!
@QueenSunscreen
Cuddling my dog is a great stress reliever as well. Have fun at your
baseball game!
@KatieB2014 I also
feel like I am going insane this cycle. Ugh. Hoping the rest goes by quickly
for you!
@Mylitta omg I
laughed reading about your peeps breakfast! I am not a peeps fan but I’m glad
you enjoyed them, lol.
@SandwichLover I don't know what it is about them being stale that makes them so amazing. Stale marshmallows are ok, but nothing great. I've heard people microwave them, but doesn't sound good to me.
@kellybean1988 Have you tried them stale. It's a whole different ballgame. I don't like them normal. They need to be left open and out for almost a week to be right. It's a struggle to just look at them and wait.
Testing: BFNs thus far. I wasn't feeling too hopeful this cycle but I had hope until this morning. Now it's just a countdown to AF.
R/R/CS:Took a break from the bump this weekend to try to relax the earlier BSC and ended up just getting myself down.
GTKY: What's your favorite way to de-stress or unwind? Brownie points for things that are free! I just love cuddling my puppies and DH and watching Netflix.
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
@SandwichLover thanks! I'm in Europe, so my Monday is done and I'm done and home already
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
Back later for comments hopefully. Busy day at work today!
Month/Cycle: 6/5
CD/DPO: 29/11
Timing: -5, -4, -3, -2, 0
Testing: I’m still sticking
to my plan of waiting until AF is late. I’m
so surprised that I haven’t peed on anything yet! Tomorrow morning is going to be hard though!
R/R/CS: Haven’t tested yet still.
But I’m feeling like I’m caving a little bit! I’m really not SS nearly as bad as I normally
do at this point. The only thing that I’ve
noticed is my boobs are mega-swollen. If I’m not KU then I just want my boobs
to stay this way. DH even noticed! They’re tender but not incredibly. DH had a BFP dream this morning which was
super cute because it means I’m not the only one thinking about this all the
time!! I was feeling strong until he
told me about his dream. Now I feel like
this cycle will be a bigger let down bc I think his hopes are a bit high after
it.
GTKY: What's your
favorite way to de-stress or unwind? Brownie points for things that are free! This is
a good one partly because I’m so bad at this!
I think the only thing that I do is go out with some friends. Anything that will take my brain away from my
work. Excited to see what others say so that I can
try some techniques!
@kellybean1988 thank you so much! At least my displays were cute! @lecool thanks! I love that desk as well...Almost kept it for myself, but I ended up finding a desk with more storage for me..
ETA: Words the bump ate.
Me: 33 DH: 36 Together since 2007 Happily Ever After 4.30.2015 ~~One Beautiful Daughter~~ Born: 11.6.2017 Trying for #2!!
R/R/CS: This was the first cycle we did a timed ovulation, and our timing was perfect, had two really big follicles on my left side, looked good. I've stopped temping because I thought it was making me anxious and Dr said with timed ovulation, no need to temp. So I've been trying to put the wait out of my mind, but since CD7, I've been having terrible cramps (some relief saturday) and drinking and peeing excessively. I almost feel like I have a UTI but I'm really going all the time, not just feeling like I have to. UGH. Dr. didn't want me to test until friday, but I'm just so uncomfortable, I want to know what's going on. But the thing that's really throwing me is, usually a week to the day before af arrives, my boobs get really sore. I'm supposed to get af on Friday, but haven't had any boob soreness at all... it's the strangest thing. The waiting is truly a cruel joke.
GTKY: What's your favorite way to de-stress or unwind? Exercising for sure. And walking wherever I can.
R/R/CS: Ugh. I am not even sure I feel good about being here (in tww) yet. I really was not expecting to O on cd11. Seriously ovaries?! Our timing wasn't terrible, but it isn't where I wanted it to be. Does that even make sense? Also, my chart looks crazy and that's not helping things. I am going to keep HIO just in case my CHs move, which would be ideal.
GTKY: What's your favorite way to de-stress or unwind? Brownie points for things that are free! The beach, always the beach. But, I also really love meditating. Which is what I usually do at the beach anyway, but the sound of the waves just seems to naturally help me control my breathing.
@babymish FX it's just too early! @jediAlly85 FX for better results @crazypt2285 we are just starting to look at houses and getting ours ready to list... I'm dreading the process! @zoey1019 Sorry about CD 1 @kfair001 FX for you!! DH noticed my boobs last night too - hopefully that means something!
Me: 26 & DH: 25
Married: August 2014 TTC since November 2015 BFP #1 12/17/15 - MC 1/28/16 BFP #2 4/22/16 - EDD 12/30/16
Well, I've started spotting. Unless this is magical KU spotting, I'm out and this may be CD1 if not tomorrow. I am so beyond bummed that I don't know if I'm going to be able to post for the next few days. Just the idea of going back to the WTO is making me want to cry, so we'll see. Thanks everyone for your amazing amount of support!! I wish you all BFPs soon and will be lurking to check in!!
TTC January 2016 BFP May 17, 2016 DS born January 31st, 2017: Rory "Mac" MacKinnon
Thank you all for the kind words! You guys, my MIL just sent me the NICEST email. My DH told her about how upset I was last night (she and I are close) and she emailed me telling me to keep my chin up--and how much trouble she had TTC--I had no idea she had worked with a fertility specialist and had to have surgery before conceiving my hubby-- and what her journey was like and how she knows how I'm feeling. It was really sweet of her to do that and that email came at the exact right time. Between her and all y'all, I am so fortunate to have such a lovely community of support.
You all rock, thank you, thank you, thank you!
TTC January 2016 BFP May 17, 2016 DS born January 31st, 2017: Rory "Mac" MacKinnon
R/R/CS: I don't know that I am entirely convinced of a temp shift, but FF gave me solid CH so I'll cautiously go with that for now. I only have one OPK left so I really hope I didn't have a false surge.
GTKY: What's your favorite way to de-stress or unwind? Brownie points for things that are free! Honestly? Netflix. Watching a few episodes of my favorite shows usually helps me get my mind off whatever is stressing me out long enough to chill out. Or doing something crafty like crocheting where my hands are busy and mind is super focused on a task. That's usually a more productive way for me to de-stress and unwind.
@teamginger13 I'm sorry you had to skip the IUI this cycle; what a frustrating series of events. Maybe being on the meds alone will help somewhat. Thinking of you today.
Me 34 DH 36 Married since July 2010 MFI (High DNA Fragmentation) & Mild endometriosis
TTC #1 since June 2015 Aug 2016 - May 2017 6 IUI's with letrozole - BFN April 2017 - laparoscopy to remove mild endo June 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU - Cancelled early ovulation, no eggs retrieved. Aug/Sept 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU, cetrotide - 13 eggs retrieved, 11 mature 5 eggs ICSI'd 6 eggs frozen - 1 day 5 blast transfered, 2 expanded blast frozen - BFP! May 2018 - Baby girl born - Our Joy
TTC #2 since July 2019 July 2019 - FET - BFN Jan 2020 - FET - canceled due to family health issues Mar 2020 - FET - low beta - chemical pregnancy July 2020 - ICSI'd remaining 6 eggs - 3 fertilized - 2 survived to early blast stage, transfered both - Chemical Pregnancy
@kellybean1988 I'm so sorry big hugs! Looks like we really are cycle twins I started spotting just after lunch. I just had a full on breakdown in the middle of my cubicle ugly cries everywhere. i am thinking i may need a mental break as well. I really was so hopeful for us both.
Unexplained infertility and TTC since December 2014
February 2016 - May 2016: 3 IUI's -- all BFN
August 2016: IVF #1 (Lupron, Gonal F and Menopur) -- 12 retrieved, 9 fertilized, 3 frozen and 1 x day 5 hatching blast transferred -- BFN. Sent remaining 3 embryos for PGS testing -- 2 didn't survive thaw, 1 was abnormal.
February 2017: IVF #2 (Gonal F, Menopur, and Ganirelix) -- 12 retrieved, 6 fertilized, 3 sent for PGS testing and all were abnormal
March 2018: IVF #3 (Menopur, Follistim, Ganirelix and HGH) -- 14 retrieved, 12 fertilized, 4 sent for PGS testing, and 3 were PGS normal
May 2018: FET #1 -- BFN
August 2018: FET #2 -- BFP!!! healthy baby girl born May 2019!!
July 2020: FET #3 -- embyro did not survive thaw
September 2020 - IVF #4 (Menopur, Follistim, Ganirelix and HGH) -- 1 PGS normal
October 2020 - FET #4 -- BFN
January 2021 - IVF #5 (Menopur, Follistim, Ganirelix and HGH) -- 2 PGS normal
R/R/CS: not sure if I should be here. If I manipulate FF then I'm 10dpo. I had a positive opk test and EWCM but my temperatures can't be trusted. So I don't have real confirmation
GTKY: What's your favorite way to de-stress or unwind? Brownie points for things that are free!
Wine or cleaning...I love the feeling of a clean house!
@JediAlly85 Nooooo! Damnit, I'm so sorry. And I only "loved" your post about that to send some love your way. I am thinking about you! I also had a breakdown and went to the bathroom to cry. Ugh. I'm thinking of you. Hope to see you back in the TWW later this cycle and FX that we will both be successful.
TTC January 2016 BFP May 17, 2016 DS born January 31st, 2017: Rory "Mac" MacKinnon
@kellybean1988 - Oh no! Breakdowns are never fun! That was so incredibly kind of your MIL to send that email. I hope that you are able to sort things out and treat yourself to something good today. Hugs (again) to you, friend!
@Mylitta now I
totally want to try stale peeps…lol!
@DoctorDonna thank
you SO much for your kind words. You are awesome!
@PaukMeKiande So sorry for the BFNs. I am thinking of you!
@kfair001 I’m so
proud of you for not POAS yet, I am so impressed! My fingers are crossed for
you!
@cocog26 So sorry for the BFNs and that you’re uncomfortable
feeling like you have a UTI…that is SO not fun. Hoping you get answers soon!
@Megs7911 I totally understand about timing not being
terrible, but not where you want it to be.
FX for you!
@thj101, @Mylitta, @sldp123, @l9i, @MelissaM090,
@JediAlly85, @LadyBrettAshley23, @wineo929, and anyone I missed (hopefully I
got you all!) thank you SO so much for
your kind words/hugs/general awesomeness. This is such a badass group of
amazing women! You all truly helped to make me feel better today. Keeping my FX for all of you.
@momstahp Oooh I like
the idea of crocheting/keeping your hands busy to de-stress. I like to color,
so it sounds like we are alike on that front!
@leekat14 I’m sorry
your temps can’t be trusted. Crossing my fingers for you!
Much love to you all!
TTC January 2016 BFP May 17, 2016 DS born January 31st, 2017: Rory "Mac" MacKinnon
I think I've asked this before but google is killing me - is there anything someone can take/do to help with implantation? I can't get rid of caffeine altogether but I've dramatically decreased. I'm increasing water, avoiding alcohol and running for exercise. Anything else?
@khbear some people say pineapple core can help with implantation because of the bromelain. You can also take it in pill form. Don't know if there is any truth to that, but I have seen people post about it.
DS: June 2008 Married: July 2015 BFP: 5/20/16 | EDD: 1/28/17 | Twin boys born 1/16/17
Timing: -2,-1,+1. This is my first month BBT and CM monitoring. It's exciting to see a trend! CM matches up with BBT and it looks like i ovulated this past Friday. Which would have been day 11. Not surprising since i typically have shorter cycles (about 24-26 days). So im really happy that it all lined up with what you read about and what it should. Fingers crossed. A January baby would be so perfect!
Testing: probably next weekend when im 14 DPO.
R/R/CS: I'm convinced my animals can tell time. 5:00 on the dot they are all bugging me and pacing. Its 5:05 now and they are acting like i am starving them. 2cats and 2dogs.
GTKY: What's your favorite way to de-stress or unwind? Brownie points for things that are free! Walking my dogs! I do hikes everday with them. Call me crazy but a concern is how i will do it with a baby. Its my "me" time.
Testing: trying hard to hold out, but considering going to buy a pack of FRER's just because I can and testing everyday.
R/R/CS: nothing to report SS, in any way shape or form, nothing to hint me either way. An abundance of CM but that can be normal either way. My uterus feels really firm though... (Since DS I can feel it just above my pelvic bone) that happened last month too, but I've never noticed it on any other cycle.
GTKY: What's your favorite way to de-stress or unwind? Brownie points for things that are free!
if I'm really stressed I will just go and sit in a paddock for hours watching the cattle or sitting with the horses, otherwise I just drive, DS can come for this one, I just hop in the car and drive until I'm lost, this one has been known to be dangerous when my depression rears its ugly head at times though...
eta words.
Me - 22 | DH - 32 | Married - 24 May 2014 DS - January 2014
TTC#2 - December 2015
BFP - 6 March 2016 | MC Confirmed - 21 March 2016 TTCAL | April 2016 CP | June 2016 CP | July 2016
@KarliQ88 hey cycle and dpo buddy! FX for you!!! I was thinking FF was crazy for the cd11 o, but I feel better about it seeing someone else with the same numbers. GL.
@KarliQ88 hey cycle and dpo buddy! FX for you!!! I was thinking FF was crazy for the cd11 o, but I feel better about it seeing someone else with the same numbers. GL.
Yea!!!!! FX for you too. I wouldn't be concerned about it being "early." im confident thats my norm so it could be yours too. It still falls within "normal." I always get EWCM around then give or take a day and get my period about 14days later. If you are like me we can expect it to be due around April 30. FX for the both of us.
Re: TWW Monday!
Mondays are the worst. But at least it’s pretty outside where I am!
@wineo929 thanks so much, you made me feel better!! Your way of winding down sounds LOVELY. I am a huge fan of tea so I am right there with you! And yes, see if you like yoga with Adrienne. She is wonderful! Also WHY would a cashier ever tell anyone she looks pregnant?! Boo
@sldp123 thanks for the kind words! Sorry that the trigger is messing with your chart supposedly? My fingers are crossed for you!
@babymish Sometimes I feel strong and then go POAS too. Oh well, it happens to all of us. I get it! It’s still early for you though!
@Buthayna I think baking would be on my list too…and eating the baking, of course! Yum!
@l9i yes, yoga is the best! FX for you…sounds like your DH is feeling it !
@JediAlly85 like I said earlier, FX for you like times 2309483098!!! Hoping neither of us are out!
@1017Shannon I’m so sorry about your thermometer. Sometimes they can be the bane of our existence. Ugh. FX for you!
@khbear OMG if you liked yoga before, I think you will love yoga with Adrienne! She is seriously the best. Enjoy! Glad to have you over here in the TWW!
@DoctorDonna thanks for the interwebz hugs! So sorry for the BFN. I am right there with you, I’m just feeling down. Sending you my love, girl!!
@minipig90 FX for you!!!
@canavara omg that formula tho! I work at a math/science/engineering university, that totally looks like something I’d pass in the hall on a white board, lol. I like to meditate too, btw
@Lecool Thanks for the kind words! OK so about allergy meds! I took both allegra and Flonase before TTC, and since both are “class C” drugs or whatever, my doc recommended I stop taking them both. She also told me about this AMAZING herbal anti-allergy supplement called D-Hist, see here:
I stopped Flonase and allegra cold turkey, but on the same day started a “loading dose” of the D-Hist (6 pills a day for 7 days, yuck). Then, I scaled it down to 2 pills a day, and that’s what I take now. OMG—it works!! I have felt just fine so far, and it’s DEF allergy season around here. You can buy this stuff online, just google it…I highly, highly recommend it! I also pair this with using a neti pot if I ever start to feel even a tiny bit congested. Also—is that gif from the Tim and Eric awesome show? Love.
@MelissaM090 Welcome to TWW!! I like to de-stress alone as well!
@SandwichLover Thanks for the kind words, glad to have you over here! I want to take a walk at lunch time today too..gorgeous outside. And thanks for making me feel better about yoga pants as a wardrobe choice!
@teamginger13 I’m so sorry about the timing and your DH’s flight situation. Sending big hugs your way!
@PensiveCrayon omg FX for you!!!!! Weeee!! Also I just feel like your midwife is an amazing person. “Grumpy cervix” is the best thing I’ve ever heard.
@crazypt2285 Good luck selling your house, that process definitely is annoying! Hope you can get through it quickly.
@Zoey1019 So sorry for CD1. I’ll probably be joining you in a couple of days if not before…
@thj101 omg your stuff that you created is SO CUTE! I love the “biscuits and gravy” sign!!! I’m sorry you felt like your show didn’t go so well. I love your stuff!
@LadyBrettAshley damn, looking like we both feel out. I am really hoping that we are both just plain wrong! I’m also very bummed…DH keeps saying “stay positive” and it makes me want to punch his junk. Lol. Love the guy…but you know. I hope you like Yoga with Adrienne!
@juliebeannn I hope your back pain goes away soon too!
@QueenSunscreen Cuddling my dog is a great stress reliever as well. Have fun at your baseball game!
@KatieB2014 I also feel like I am going insane this cycle. Ugh. Hoping the rest goes by quickly for you!
@Mylitta omg I laughed reading about your peeps breakfast! I am not a peeps fan but I’m glad you enjoyed them, lol.
TTC January 2016
BFP May 17, 2016
DS born January 31st, 2017: Rory "Mac" MacKinnon
Me: 28 | DH: 31
Together since 2006 | Married May 2015
TTC #1 since November 2015
BFP 5/17/16 | EDD 1/27/17 | Born 2/4/17
@kellybean1988 Have you tried them stale. It's a whole different ballgame. I don't like them normal. They need to be left open and out for almost a week to be right. It's a struggle to just look at them and wait.
CD/DPO: 29/11
Timing: -6, -5, +1 +2
Testing: BFNs thus far. I wasn't feeling too hopeful this cycle but I had hope until this morning. Now it's just a countdown to AF.
R/R/CS:Took a break from the bump this weekend to try to relax the earlier BSC and ended up just getting myself down.
GTKY: What's your favorite way to de-stress or unwind? Brownie points for things that are free! I just love cuddling my puppies and DH and watching Netflix.
BFP May 16th 2016
DD born January 30 2017
Surprise BFP/MC April 2017
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
Back later for comments hopefully. Busy day at work today!
Month/Cycle: 6/5
CD/DPO: 29/11
Timing: -5, -4, -3, -2, 0
Testing: I’m still sticking to my plan of waiting until AF is late. I’m so surprised that I haven’t peed on anything yet! Tomorrow morning is going to be hard though!
R/R/CS: Haven’t tested yet still. But I’m feeling like I’m caving a little bit! I’m really not SS nearly as bad as I normally do at this point. The only thing that I’ve noticed is my boobs are mega-swollen. If I’m not KU then I just want my boobs to stay this way. DH even noticed! They’re tender but not incredibly. DH had a BFP dream this morning which was super cute because it means I’m not the only one thinking about this all the time!! I was feeling strong until he told me about his dream. Now I feel like this cycle will be a bigger let down bc I think his hopes are a bit high after it.
GTKY: What's your favorite way to de-stress or unwind? Brownie points for things that are free! This is a good one partly because I’m so bad at this! I think the only thing that I do is go out with some friends. Anything that will take my brain away from my work. Excited to see what others say so that I can try some techniques!
ME: 28 | DH: 31
DATING SINCE: 09/20/08
MARRIED: 10/26/15
TTC #1 SINCE: OCT/NOV 2015
@lecool thanks! I love that desk as well...Almost kept it for myself, but I ended up finding a desk with more storage for me..
ETA: Words the bump ate.
DH: 36
Together since 2007
Happily Ever After 4.30.2015
~~One Beautiful Daughter~~ Born: 11.6.2017
Trying for #2!!
CD/DPO: 23/10 or 11
Timing: -4, -2, -1, 0
Testing: POAS CD 9, 10, 11... BFN
R/R/CS: This was the first cycle we did a timed ovulation, and our timing was perfect, had two really big follicles on my left side, looked good. I've stopped temping because I thought it was making me anxious and Dr said with timed ovulation, no need to temp. So I've been trying to put the wait out of my mind, but since CD7, I've been having terrible cramps (some relief saturday) and drinking and peeing excessively. I almost feel like I have a UTI but I'm really going all the time, not just feeling like I have to. UGH. Dr. didn't want me to test until friday, but I'm just so uncomfortable, I want to know what's going on. But the thing that's really throwing me is, usually a week to the day before af arrives, my boobs get really sore. I'm supposed to get af on Friday, but haven't had any boob soreness at all... it's the strangest thing. The waiting is truly a cruel joke.
GTKY: What's your favorite way to de-stress or unwind? Exercising for sure. And walking wherever I can.
Me 33, DH 35
Married June 2015
TTC #1 since 11/15
@JediAlly85 My fingers are crossed for you! Hopefully you'll see a darker line tomorrow!!!!!
@khbear How did you start running. I would really like to do it more often, but I have a love hate realtionship with it.
@minipig90 FX for you!!!!!
@MelissaM090 Hey dpo buddy, GL!!
@teamginger13 I feel like if you're only going to get one day in there -2 is the best one. You're not out, so good luck!!
@pensivecrayon FX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Month/cycle: 2/2
CD/DPO: 14/3
Timing: -3, -1, O, +1
Testing: Idk 12 dpo i guess, see rant below.
R/R/CS: Ugh. I am not even sure I feel good about being here (in tww) yet. I really was not expecting to O on cd11. Seriously ovaries?! Our timing wasn't terrible, but it isn't where I wanted it to be. Does that even make sense? Also, my chart looks crazy and that's not helping things. I am going to keep HIO just in case my CHs move, which would be ideal.
GTKY: What's your favorite way to de-stress or unwind? Brownie points for things that are free! The beach, always the beach. But, I also really love meditating. Which is what I usually do at the beach anyway, but the sound of the waves just seems to naturally help me control my breathing.
@jediAlly85 FX for better results
@crazypt2285 we are just starting to look at houses and getting ours ready to list... I'm dreading the process!
@zoey1019 Sorry about CD 1
@kfair001 FX for you!! DH noticed my boobs last night too - hopefully that means something!
TTC since November 2015
BFP #1 12/17/15 - MC 1/28/16
BFP #2 4/22/16 - EDD 12/30/16
TTC January 2016
BFP May 17, 2016
DS born January 31st, 2017: Rory "Mac" MacKinnon
DH: 36
Together since 2007
Happily Ever After 4.30.2015
~~One Beautiful Daughter~~ Born: 11.6.2017
Trying for #2!!
Married: July 2015
BFP: 5/20/16 | EDD: 1/28/17 | Twin boys born 1/16/17
Thank you all for the kind words! You guys, my MIL just sent me the NICEST email. My DH told her about how upset I was last night (she and I are close) and she emailed me telling me to keep my chin up--and how much trouble she had TTC--I had no idea she had worked with a fertility specialist and had to have surgery before conceiving my hubby-- and what her journey was like and how she knows how I'm feeling. It was really sweet of her to do that and that email came at the exact right time. Between her and all y'all, I am so fortunate to have such a lovely community of support.
You all rock, thank you, thank you, thank you!
TTC January 2016
BFP May 17, 2016
DS born January 31st, 2017: Rory "Mac" MacKinnon
TTC since November 2015
BFP #1 12/17/15 - MC 1/28/16
BFP #2 4/22/16 - EDD 12/30/16
DH: 33
Married: October 2015
TTC #1: October 2015
EDD #1: June/July 2017
CD/DPO: 26/4
Timing: -2, -1, O
Testing: 14dpo
R/R/CS: I don't know that I am entirely convinced of a temp shift, but FF gave me solid CH so I'll cautiously go with that for now. I only have one OPK left so I really hope I didn't have a false surge.
GTKY: What's your favorite way to de-stress or unwind? Brownie points for things that are free! Honestly? Netflix. Watching a few episodes of my favorite shows usually helps me get my mind off whatever is stressing me out long enough to chill out. Or doing something crafty like crocheting where my hands are busy and mind is super focused on a task. That's usually a more productive way for me to de-stress and unwind.
BFP on 7/2/2013
MFI (High DNA Fragmentation) & Mild endometriosis
Aug 2016 - May 2017 6 IUI's with letrozole - BFN
April 2017 - laparoscopy to remove mild endo
June 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU - Cancelled early ovulation, no eggs retrieved.
Aug/Sept 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU, cetrotide - 13 eggs retrieved, 11 mature
5 eggs ICSI'd 6 eggs frozen - 1 day 5 blast transfered, 2 expanded blast frozen - BFP!
May 2018 - Baby girl born - Our Joy
TTC #2 since July 2019
July 2019 - FET - BFN
Jan 2020 - FET - canceled due to family health issues
Mar 2020 - FET - low beta - chemical pregnancy
July 2020 - ICSI'd remaining 6 eggs - 3 fertilized - 2 survived to early blast stage, transfered both - Chemical Pregnancy
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
Me 35, DH 37
Unexplained infertility and TTC since December 2014
February 2016 - May 2016: 3 IUI's -- all BFN
August 2016: IVF #1 (Lupron, Gonal F and Menopur) -- 12 retrieved, 9 fertilized, 3 frozen and 1 x day 5 hatching blast transferred -- BFN. Sent remaining 3 embryos for PGS testing -- 2 didn't survive thaw, 1 was abnormal.
February 2017: IVF #2 (Gonal F, Menopur, and Ganirelix) -- 12 retrieved, 6 fertilized, 3 sent for PGS testing and all were abnormal
March 2018: IVF #3 (Menopur, Follistim, Ganirelix and HGH) -- 14 retrieved, 12 fertilized, 4 sent for PGS testing, and 3 were PGS normal
May 2018: FET #1 -- BFN
August 2018: FET #2 -- BFP!!! healthy baby girl born May 2019!!
July 2020: FET #3 -- embyro did not survive thaw
September 2020 - IVF #4 (Menopur, Follistim, Ganirelix and HGH) -- 1 PGS normal
October 2020 - FET #4 -- BFN
January 2021 - IVF #5 (Menopur, Follistim, Ganirelix and HGH) -- 2 PGS normal
February 2021 - FET #5 - BFP!!! Due 11/6/2021
CD/DPO:16/10 if I manipulate FF, see below
Timing: fair, maybe
Testing: maybe Thursday
R/R/CS: not sure if I should be here. If I manipulate FF then I'm 10dpo. I had a positive opk test and EWCM but my temperatures can't be trusted. So I don't have real confirmation
GTKY: What's your favorite way to de-stress or unwind? Brownie points for things that are free!
Wine
Take care of yourself and know we'll be here when you need us.
TTC January 2016
BFP May 17, 2016
DS born January 31st, 2017: Rory "Mac" MacKinnon
OK y’all—headed home soon and then probably a bump break before re-joining WTO in a week or so…we’ll see! FX for everyone else here!
@Lecool—no problem! Hope it helps!
@Mylitta now I totally want to try stale peeps…lol!
@DoctorDonna thank you SO much for your kind words. You are awesome!
@PaukMeKiande So sorry for the BFNs. I am thinking of you!
@kfair001 I’m so proud of you for not POAS yet, I am so impressed! My fingers are crossed for you!
@cocog26 So sorry for the BFNs and that you’re uncomfortable feeling like you have a UTI…that is SO not fun. Hoping you get answers soon!
@Megs7911 I totally understand about timing not being terrible, but not where you want it to be. FX for you!
@thj101, @Mylitta, @sldp123, @l9i, @MelissaM090, @JediAlly85, @LadyBrettAshley23, @wineo929, and anyone I missed (hopefully I got you all!) thank you SO so much for your kind words/hugs/general awesomeness. This is such a badass group of amazing women! You all truly helped to make me feel better today. Keeping my FX for all of you.
@momstahp Oooh I like the idea of crocheting/keeping your hands busy to de-stress. I like to color, so it sounds like we are alike on that front!
@leekat14 I’m sorry your temps can’t be trusted. Crossing my fingers for you!
Much love to you all!
TTC January 2016
BFP May 17, 2016
DS born January 31st, 2017: Rory "Mac" MacKinnon
@kellybean1988 & @JediAlly85 So sorry ladies. I'm always pulling for the two of you! **hugs**
ME: 28 | DH: 31
DATING SINCE: 09/20/08
MARRIED: 10/26/15
TTC #1 SINCE: OCT/NOV 2015
Married: July 2015
BFP: 5/20/16 | EDD: 1/28/17 | Twin boys born 1/16/17
CD/DPO:14/3.
Timing: -2,-1,+1. This is my first month BBT and CM monitoring. It's exciting to see a trend! CM matches up with BBT and it looks like i ovulated this past Friday. Which would have been day 11. Not surprising since i typically have shorter cycles (about 24-26 days). So im really happy that it all lined up with what you read about and what it should. Fingers crossed. A January baby would be so perfect!
Testing: probably next weekend when im 14 DPO.
R/R/CS: I'm convinced my animals can tell time. 5:00 on the dot they are all bugging me and pacing. Its 5:05 now and they are acting like i am starving them. 2cats and 2dogs.
GTKY: What's your favorite way to de-stress or unwind? Brownie points for things that are free! Walking my dogs! I do hikes everday with them. Call me crazy but a concern is how i will do it with a baby. Its my "me" time.
CD/DPO: ??/10
Timing: -1
Testing: trying hard to hold out, but considering going to buy a pack of FRER's just because I can and testing everyday.
R/R/CS: nothing to report SS, in any way shape or form, nothing to hint me either way. An abundance of CM but that can be normal either way. My uterus feels really firm though... (Since DS I can feel it just above my pelvic bone) that happened last month too, but I've never noticed it on any other cycle.
GTKY: What's your favorite way to de-stress or unwind? Brownie points for things that are free!
if I'm really stressed I will just go and sit in a paddock for hours watching the cattle or sitting with the horses, otherwise I just drive, DS can come for this one, I just hop in the car and drive until I'm lost, this one has been known to be dangerous when my depression rears its ugly head at times though...
eta words.
DS - January 2014
TTCAL | April 2016
CP | June 2016
CP | July 2016