@lulu1180, thanks for the link! It never occurred to me to check it internally, maybe that will help me get more consistent findings. I was standing with one leg up on the side of the tub when I checked my CP. Since today is my first day checking it, I don't really know what my norm is, so maybe I just need to do it for a month to find out?
Me: 26 DH: 27 Married 6-15-13 DS born 4-9-15 Septate Uterus BFP 10/12/16--EDD 6/24/17
@JackieMarie1989 I check my CP the first day AF was done when it should be in the low position. Based on that, I can infer what my medium and high positions will be.
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Me: 38 DH: 38 Married 6/11/16 TTC Since 6/2016 12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal 3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve 8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC 7/2018 Clomid+IUI 11/2018 Letrozole+TI 12/2018 Letrozole+IUI 2/2019 NTNP 5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
@JackieMarie1989 My temp never drops until after AF has started. My CD1 temp is always well above my coverline so I don't get a warning, and often CD2, while lower than my TWW temps, isn't back to "normal" WTO temps either. I've googled and that pattern seems to be common though not as common as an early drop. Plus, lots of ladies on here have bizarre, seemingly random temps during AF. Nothing to stress about I think.
@ahrains Thanks girl Tonight it may be night cheese, inspired by your gif! (And I totally hear you on loving temping -- it soothes my Type A/must know everything/must collect and manipulate data personality)
@Dilynne Yea outhouse sex.... not sexy lol! @ahrains Yep I really wanted to run out of there like nopenopenope but I guess I want answers more haha @luND "let's science this bitch up" LOL I love it. @BertieMeetsGertie We also had the Kate Spade cake set and glasses. Now they just sit in a box... I should break those out sometime.
Gonna edit when I'm not mobile bumping so I can do a few more comments! @kyersten If you have a 10-12 LP and 31-33 day cycle, you probably don't O until CD 18-21, so you wouldn't be out! How much did your temp rise? Are you checking CM? Wanna share your chart?
It's funny how it's the little things in life that mean the most...not where you live, or what you drive, or the price tag on your clothes... There's no dollar sign on a piece of mind, this I've come to know! *ZBB*
R/R: **TW** My toddler threw up in my car
this morning on the way to daycare – these are the joys of motherhood. Hoping
it was just a fluke and he isn’t actually sick. **TW**
CS/Q: --
GTKY: Are you a morning or night person? What
about your significant other? I have become more of a morning person
just because I have to get up early now but I am not a “friendly” morning
person. My husband wakes up like a ball of sunshine which drives me a little nuts.
@leekat14 I love a new
planner! I am a bullet journal addict now.
EEL0824 send your good post IUD period juju
my way!
slavenski bummer on CD1 and your nannas name –frustrating.
Could you use her middle name? Assuming a girl is in your future of course….Ditto
on the permanently exhausted pigeon.
laurad75 sounds like you have a great husband
for night time AND early morning baby duty some day!
@NYTino24 I'm not checking my CM other than trying to learn how to be aware of it - just started learning about it in TCOYF and was going to start charting it next round. This is my first cycle charting temps and second trying OPKs. first time mobile sharing a pic so I apologize if this screenshot is huge. Any chart stalking is hugely appreciated!
DH: 31, Me: 27 Married May 2014 TTC #1: May 2015 September 2016-December 2016: Met with RE, fertility testing, diagnosis of tubal scarring, and plan of IVF *TW in spoiler boxes*
Surprise! Unexpected BFP 2/22/17 just when we were about to start fertility treatment!
@kyersten If CD 14 was a higher temp, I'd say maybe. But I don't think you're there yet! Keep DTD. As for CM, I don't get a lot of EWCM, but it's there when I wipe when I O and I don't have to look for it. CM and OPK and temping together usually give me an easy answer.
It's funny how it's the little things in life that mean the most...not where you live, or what you drive, or the price tag on your clothes... There's no dollar sign on a piece of mind, this I've come to know! *ZBB*
@kyersten I agree with @NYTino24. And for EWCM, I don't check internally because around O (at least three days before and often a day or two afterward) I get lubricative feeling and obvious watery/EWCM when I wipe. Honestly, I think the main thing is getting to know what your body does. If you notice when wiping, you may not need to check internally; if you don't, you might want to learn how to do it. (For instance, I never get creamy -- just sticky to watery to EWCM -- when wiping. That's enough for me to signal when to start OPKs. If I were checking internally, maybe I'd notice creamy too, but what I have now is enough for me.)
R/R: Today is my long day at work But tomorrow is my last day of work before a four day weekend.
CS/Q: So I've been pretty unsuccessful with OPK. I tried using them when I first started TTC, and never got a positive, I thought maybe it was because I was just coming off birth control. I stopped using them because it was emotionally hard to never get a positive. I started using them again this cycle, but didn't get a positive. Am I using them wrong? How long am I supposed to hold my urine before going? What time of day? I think I am ovulating today due to my CM, but I'm confused. I really start start doing my BBT, but always forget to get a thermometer from the store. Any help or direction would be appreciated.
GTKY: Are you a morning or night person? What about your significant other? I'm a morning person for sure. I typically get up at 5:00am to work out before work. Hubby is definitely a night person, which is hard because he tries to keep me up at night and then I only get 6 hours of sleep!
@Jenshoes Do you normally have long cycles? The chart below is a good indicator of when you should start taking OPK's in your cycle. If you have long cycles, starting out too early can be a pain as you'll just keep getting negatives/disappointment. Once you establish WHEN you should start taking them, you can start planning on what time of day. But let me preface this by saying, some women just don't turn OPK's completely positive. Some women may have multiple surges and turn them multiples times. That's why using a second method such as temping or in your case checking CM, is a good way to back things up. SMU seems to be a good place to start in the day. LH builds throughout the day so if you are taking them with FMU you may be missing your surge. Some women have really fast surges, and therefore take multiple OPK's a day. I would suggest starting out by taking it with SMU and then maybe again after a few hour hold later in the evening 4-6. You can get a crap load of OPK's for cheap here: https://www.amazon.com/Wondfo-Step-Ovulation-Strips-50-Count/dp/B004IJHDN6/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1472664887&sr=8-2&keywords=wondfo+opk
@Jenshoes You're not alone. I have never turned an OPK and I'm still trying to figure out if its because my timing is off, I'm missing the surge or maybe I just don't get positives.
History and blog link in spoiler
2016 - dx with super low ovarian reserve; failed cycle with clomid, failed IUI, 2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks May 2020 FET; BFN July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate Oct 2020 BFP!
WAYDTGKU: BBT, PNV, DHA, Maca, green tea, feminine balance tea, preseed, cm/cp, OPKs, working DH over lol
R/R: well I didn't get the super high temp rise I was hoping for but I'm still really hoping I O'd yesterday because I don't want to BD again for a long time After the no finish on Monday, we had another lengthy no finish session yesterday that almost ended in tears. Sometimes it's like...
I'm doing everything I can, but I need him, obviously lol It can be frustrating because I know it's both a mental and physical thing so I try not to make a big deal out of it but dammmmn. I made one more last ditch attempt before bed and finally succeeded!!!! So ya. Please tell me I O'd yesterday and it wasn't a false surge cuz I'm done
CS/Q: nah
GTKY: Are you a morning or night person? What about your significant other? I don't even know. I'm more of a middle of the day person DH is great in the morning but also can stay up late. I feel like we're both a bit of both.
@slavenski sorry about the name already being used, in our family we share names a lot, so I think there are 8 of us over 3 generations with the same middle name... also sorry about CD1 and not getting your shake!
@mrsdaddario that's great news about your scan, such a great follie and lining! fx that this is the one. Sorry yesterday was tough. DH mom died 8 years ago and the anniversary of her passing is always so awkward, he gets sad but doesn't talk a ton about her and i'm never sure how to make him feel better.
@dilynne sorry about unwanted weekend companions cramping your FW style!
@jackiemarie1989 I know some women dont get temp drops until after AF has started
@lmc929 I feel your pain, cleaning the car seats afterwards is a pain in the neck. I hope it was just a one off thing and that your little feels better.
@jenshoes have you tried different types of OPK? I know some women will turn one brand but not another and some women never turn one. For some of the brands they recommend testing with second morning urine or in the afternoon. Also some women have really short surges so there are some ladies here who test 2-3 times per day in order to catch the surge. You should not have to hold your urine. Temping is the only way other than ultrasound to confirm O. You could always just order a thermometer off amazon they are less than $10 most of the ladies around here like the MABIS.
@rainbowturtles That's tough! Some ladies who can't O without help use vibrators... I don't see why that wouldn't work for some guys, especially if it's a strong one. Would that help DH?
It's funny how it's the little things in life that mean the most...not where you live, or what you drive, or the price tag on your clothes... There's no dollar sign on a piece of mind, this I've come to know! *ZBB*
@NYTino24 and @adirat Thank you so much for the chart stalk and the info about CM! Yay for there being hope yet and I'll keep doing what I'm doing I'm leery of digging around for CM (DH is like "I'll help look! " - that's nice dear, save that attitude for the BD days lol) so I'm curious to see when/if I have an O day if I notice a difference just in normal life like you guys said. I can't remember noticing CM before, but now I'm learning so much from the book, FF, and you guys about how my body works!
@mrsdaddario Thank you for sharing that helpful chart!
DH: 31, Me: 27 Married May 2014 TTC #1: May 2015 September 2016-December 2016: Met with RE, fertility testing, diagnosis of tubal scarring, and plan of IVF *TW in spoiler boxes*
Surprise! Unexpected BFP 2/22/17 just when we were about to start fertility treatment!
@adirat and @wabash15 thanks for the reassurance. I tend to stress a lot whenever my chart deviates from textbook "norm", I'm sure I sound like a broken record by now. All that really matters though is seeing a shift, I just need to keep that in mind.
Me: 26 DH: 27 Married 6-15-13 DS born 4-9-15 Septate Uterus BFP 10/12/16--EDD 6/24/17
@NYTino24 That's a difficult one! Have you had an O dip before? I wouldn't be surprised if CHs move to CD
@JackieMarie1989 My AF temps were super high and didn't dip until the very end of my period- but I don't know if that's also because I was coming off BC? Regardless, I threw them out and next cycle I don't even think I will temp until after AF!
@Dilynne lol! Outhouse conception would be quite unique! One of my aunts was a little tipsy once and told me how my cousin was conceived in a tent at a camp ground at a local theme park during a trip with friends. "Conceived in an outhouse" would be even better drunken conversation
Thanks for all the well wishes! Update: H actually went home sick from work today, so I rescheduled his SA for next week. I feel bad for the guy; he's never sick, but I can tell he feels really icky. FX he gets better quickly because we have friends visiting this weekend!
@ahrains Thanks girl! I've been in and out and on the TTTC board some. I just haven't felt like I've had much to post about lately, and life gets busy, ya know?!
@adirat Stalk away! But I'm not even really sure it's worth it. I tend to O late, so I took a two-week break from temping at the beginning of this cycle. I've also gotten a couple of high readings on the CBAD OPKs the last two days that I haven't logged. I'm not sure whether those would help or hurt. If my temp stays up tomorrow, I get CHs for CD 19, but I'm just not sure I agree. Sorry it's going to be huge because I'm mobile today.
@Saralee797, we took out the champagne glasses a while ago and noticed that the glass top had come unglued from the metal base! Wasn't sure if I should try to glue them myself or send a note to Kate spade customer service to see if they would do something.
Me: 31 DH: 32 Dating since: 11/17/2001 Married: 9/26/2009 TTC: June 2016
Okay I'm actually mobile bumping from the tub so bear with me (I decided I deserved a bubble bath and a coffee lol)....
@lulu1180 I think you asked about cm when your cervix is high? I usually check my cervix in two positions...standing with a leg up and squatting. It's always easier to reach when I'm squatting so that's when I check cm. You can even bear down a bit if necessary.
@GrabberBlue2010 good to see you back, even if you're gif-less Hot dog holder made me LOL I can't be of much help, tho, I find most body stuff fascinating and after years of invasive testing (way more butt stuff than I care to admit ) I have had to erase my shame and squeamishness haha I'd like to say you'll get used to it?
@slavenski I'm sorry for cd1; I kind of had my eye on you, too
@felix08 major bummer that you didn't get your ironic BFP...wish you could have avoided testing/meds
@Dilynne oh man, I'd be 110% pissed off, probably, especially when it's because of someone who doesn't even sound like a good person. Might have to get creative??
@NYTino24 I'm trying to picture DH using a vibrator lol It's tough because now that I'm terrified of saliva, it kind of threw off our whole routine and I didn't want to say anything because I didn't want DH to freak out if he knew it was "crunch time" but I finally had to say something last night "no, saliva is bad!" And he was like ohhhhh that's what's going on. So we just have to find other ways I guess.
@Jenshoes, I read LH builds throughout the day and the best time to get a positive is between 2PM-8PM. I was very discouraged too, but it turned out I just ovulated late...I didn't get a positive until CD22 at about 5:30PM. I wasn't even planning to test but saw a lot of EWCM, so I decided to give it a second try for the day. When I started to see it get darker, I would test twice a day. It's better not to be too overly hydrated when you test...my directions say limit fluid intake for two hours prior. That said, it is never a good idea to hold off from peeing (that can cause a UTI). Month 1 CD25. I think I now belong in TWW. I saw a thermal shift this morning, but I'm waiting for FF to confirm it. I'm happy I'm using FF now because TCOYF gave me crosshairs a week ago and that didn't match with any of my signs, my opks, or my temp even (WTF?) I would not have known about FF if it weren't for this message board and may have missed my chance.
TTC since 8/7/16 BFP 9/13/16 MMC 10/18/16 D&C 10/20/16
mrsdaddario thank you! I have a relatively "normal" cycle length, between 28-30 days, and I typically start testing around day 12. Thanks for the help regarding when to take it... some of this stuff can be confusing! My SIL takes the OPK and has no problem getting a positive, so she is no help in this area.
laurad75 Frustrating right? Glad to know I'm not alone. I guess I'll start doing multiple a day and go from there.When I mentioned it to by OBGYN, he did not seem alarmed, said he felt I was ovulating anyways, and said the only way to know FOR SURE if I was ovulating was to do multiple ultrasounds every day starting on day 12ish. I don't have the time or money for that.
wabash15 Thank you. I've only tried on brand, but I guess I might have to venture out and try another brand. I buy everything off of amazon, so I'm not sure why I didn't think to buy the BBT on there. Thanks for recommendation & support
mrsegan13 Thank you! I think I might be testing too early... I think the latest I've tested is 1:30pm, so maybe I'll try two tests a day and see how that goes.
WAYDTGKU: giving MH "the look" every night, folic acid, tracking without temping
R/R: 3.6 lbs down at my weigh-in last night! But I did 60 squats yesterday and now my legs are dead.
CS/Q: since this is only our first month actively TTC I haven't invested in a thermometer or started OPKs or charting, but I was wondering when people move over to TWW. I obviously won't get CH since i'm not charting. Is it when you've passed FW or just when you think it may be your month? Sorry if this question runs anyone the wrong way, that's totally not my intention just trying to be active in this board and do it correctly.
GTKY: Are you a morning or night person? What about your significant other? We are both night people. We struggle to get up in the morning, although MH more then me. Coffee is a must in our house.
Hi all, I'm new! (well at least since a few years ago) Here trying for a sibling for DS who is 2 now.
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 15 (I think)
WAYDTGKU: not temping, as child #1 still wakes me up at night; for now just trying for frequent sex in FW, checking cm; may start OPKs in the future if things take a while
R/R: I don't think I've ovulated yet based on CM and other symptoms but I can't be sure. We literally just agreed to try for a 2nd yesterday so I'm hoping we still have a chance this cycle.
CS/Q: none at this time
GTKY: Are you a morning or night person? What about your significant other? I used to be a morning person (with caffeine, of course), but with how my son sleeps I've been forced to adapt to a late night lifestyle. Husband is def a night owl - that's when he's most productive. Really, I just really love sleep when I can get it.
Married since 8.2.08 DS born 8.11.14 BFP #2: 9.14.16, EDD: 5.24.17
@achays11I'm probably not qualified to answer this since I am new-ish here too but personally my plan is to move over after my EWCM disappears and about 12-14 days before my expected AF. It's a crapshoot since I guess I don't know for sure that I Oed, but without temping, I think its as good of an estimate as I'll get!
@achays11, you could move over when your cervix becomes low, firm, and closed again. That is another sign that ovulation has occurred in addition to the drying up of CM.
TTC since 8/7/16 BFP 9/13/16 MMC 10/18/16 D&C 10/20/16
@achays11 You would generally move over to TWW after you have confirmation that you ovulated. Are you tracking CM or anything that might help you figure when you O?
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Me: 38 DH: 38 Married 6/11/16 TTC Since 6/2016 12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal 3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve 8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC 7/2018 Clomid+IUI 11/2018 Letrozole+TI 12/2018 Letrozole+IUI 2/2019 NTNP 5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
@lulu1180, I'm not really tracking CM, however TMI, I have gotten some EWCM when I wipe the last few days. It usually happens for a few days before O. MH and I are just HIO ED in hopes that something happens this month.
@ahrains yes girl yesss. I missssseeedddd you!!! Thats the only down fall about taking an unexpected break. Not being able to talk to you!! Cant wait to catch up
@rainbowturtles hhiiiiii!!! Lol ok cool i guess i might give it another go. I hope it gets easier. Instead of feeling stuff and going
WAYDTGKU: BD, starting to temp tomorrow (Mabis thermometer came today), prenatals, trying to drink more water
R/R: I caught DD's cold so not only is it CD1 but sore throat day one. Such is life.
CS/Q: None
GTKY: Are you a morning or night person? What about your significant other? I've always been a morning person. College was the only time I've been able to stay up late and party or study. DH is the total opposite. He stays up until 2:00a most nights.
***TW in Siggy*** Me: 34 / DH: 33 Married: Nov 2011 TTC #1: Jan 2013, BFP Sept 2013, DD: June 2014 TTC #2: Aug 2016, BFP Nov 2016, DS: August 2017
@BertieMeetsGertie That bag is adorable! I love Kate Spade, I have a shop right by my office and I have a problem with "just looking" on my lunch breaks...
@slavenski I'm on my first month using OPK's. I have a 28 day cycle, and started testing on day 10. Package advised day 12 based on my cycle length.
@berg My DH husband and I used to have the exact same problem, completely opposite sleep schedules it was awful on Friday nights. I always felt guilty falling halfway asleep on our date night.
@Jenshoes I have no advice on the OPK's except to say that I am having similar problems, see below. I feel for you, it's frustrating.
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 13
WAYDTGKU: OPK's, vitamins, CM
R/R: Already getting worked up over negative OPK's. CD 11 used a Wondfo in the PM that appeared really close to positive, but not quite, and ever since then tests have been clearly negative. I've been using them once in AM once in PM, and will probably keep trying for a day or two more. Feeling comforted by the conversations that took place here earlier today, but I've been trying to turn an OPK for 3 months (2 months while we were still preventing to practice peeing on things). Still have yet to see a definitely positive test ever, or any EWCM.
Plan on temping next month so I have something more accurate to work with.
CS/Q: My questions were already answered earlier today, thanks ladies.
GTKY: Are you a morning or night person? What about your significant other?
I'm a morning person for sure. I get up really early to commute for work, and on the weekends it's hard for me to sleep in very late. But it's nice to have that down time to make some coffee and read in my pj's on Saturday morning while DH sleeps in.
Haha so it's Thursday am in Korea and last night when I did my TWW post I made a note of all my replies on my computer, did my post, and never added my replies. Got on my computer this morning and saw they were still on my sticky note on my desktop so here's a bunch of late replies lol
@leekat14 I love planners. I was super into them when I was in school. Now I'm trying out bullet journaling but I'm not artistic lol.
@EEL0824 I had Skyla IUD but had AF for the 2 years I had it in so I'm no real help. I was on depo shot which stopped AF before my IUD and it took a while for it to come back. I think a light AF is normal and it will take time for your body to regulate.
@BertieMeetsGertie I've wanted either Kate Spade or Michael Kors bag forever. A few Christmases ago my mom bought me a MK bag that she got "on sale online". It was a total fake and was ruined within months (shit quality). Obviously not her fault, she thought it was real. I didn't tell her about it until a few weeks ago actually when I mentioned I wanted one and she asked what happened to the one she got me lol
@GrabberBlue2010 HOT DOG HOLDER!!! That's amazing. I love it. Anyway, CP is weird for me too and probably gave me the wrong O date last cycle anyway because I thought I Od on CD14 and had a 31 day cycle. There's no way I had a 17 day LP.
R/R: I have Friday and Monday off so tomorrow is technically the Friday of my 4 day weekend!
CS/Q: No
GTKY: Are you a morning or night person? What about your significant other? Morning! I love getting things done in the morning and feeling well rested. I usually go to bed by 9:00 and am usually asleep by 10:00 at night.
Re: WTO Wednesday
Married 6-15-13
DS born 4-9-15
Septate Uterus
BFP 10/12/16--EDD 6/24/17
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Married 6/11/16
TTC Since 6/2016
12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal
3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve
8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC
7/2018 Clomid+IUI
11/2018 Letrozole+TI
12/2018 Letrozole+IUI
2/2019 NTNP
5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
@JackieMarie1989 My temp never drops until after AF has started. My CD1 temp is always well above my coverline so I don't get a warning, and often CD2, while lower than my TWW temps, isn't back to "normal" WTO temps either. I've googled and that pattern seems to be common though not as common as an early drop. Plus, lots of ladies on here have bizarre, seemingly random temps during AF. Nothing to stress about I think.
@ahrains Thanks girl
Tonight it may be night cheese, inspired by your gif! (And I totally hear you on loving temping -- it soothes my Type A/must know everything/must collect and manipulate data personality)
@ahrains Yep I really wanted to run out of there like nopenopenope but I guess I want answers more haha
@luND "let's science this bitch up" LOL I love it.
@BertieMeetsGertie We also had the Kate Spade cake set and glasses. Now they just sit in a box... I should break those out sometime.
@kyersten If you have a 10-12 LP and 31-33 day cycle, you probably don't O until CD 18-21, so you wouldn't be out! How much did your temp rise? Are you checking CM? Wanna share your chart?
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility
Month/Cycle: 2/1
CD: ?? Still no AF post IUD
WAYDTGKU: Waiting, PNV, ordered some OPKs
R/R: **TW** My toddler threw up in my car this morning on the way to daycare – these are the joys of motherhood. Hoping it was just a fluke and he isn’t actually sick. **TW**
CS/Q: --
GTKY: Are you a morning or night person? What about your significant other? I have become more of a morning person just because I have to get up early now but I am not a “friendly” morning person. My husband wakes up like a ball of sunshine which drives me a little nuts.
@leekat14 I love a new planner! I am a bullet journal addict now.
EEL0824 send your good post IUD period juju my way!
lulu1180 whoohoo for EWCM!
slavenski bummer on CD1 and your nannas name –frustrating. Could you use her middle name? Assuming a girl is in your future of course….Ditto on the permanently exhausted pigeon.
laurad75 sounds like you have a great husband for night time AND early morning baby duty some day!
wabash15 big hugs for your day today
Dilynne whaaaaaaaaaaaat how dare you disrespect Grandma!!!
Me: 29 DH: 35
Married: 9/29/12
DS #1: 3/8/15Me: 29 DH: 35
Married: 9/29/12
DS #1: 3/8/15Married May 2014
TTC #1: May 2015
September 2016-December 2016: Met with RE, fertility testing, diagnosis of tubal scarring, and plan of IVF
*TW in spoiler boxes*
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility
CD: 17
WAYDTGKU: CM OPK, sex
R/R: Today is my long day at work
CS/Q: So I've been pretty unsuccessful with OPK. I tried using them when I first started TTC, and never got a positive, I thought maybe it was because I was just coming off birth control. I stopped using them because it was emotionally hard to never get a positive. I started using them again this cycle, but didn't get a positive. Am I using them wrong? How long am I supposed to hold my urine before going? What time of day? I think I am ovulating today due to my CM, but I'm confused. I really start start doing my BBT, but always forget to get a thermometer from the store. Any help or direction would be appreciated.
GTKY: Are you a morning or night person? What about your significant other? I'm a morning person for sure. I typically get up at 5:00am to work out before work. Hubby is definitely a night person, which is hard because he tries to keep me up at night and then I only get 6 hours of sleep!
2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
May 2020 FET; BFN
July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
Oct 2020 BFP!
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CD: 15
WAYDTGKU: BBT, PNV, DHA, Maca, green tea, feminine balance tea, preseed, cm/cp, OPKs, working DH over lol
R/R: well I didn't get the super high temp rise I was hoping for but I'm still really hoping I O'd yesterday because I don't want to BD again for a long time
I'm doing everything I can, but I need him, obviously lol It can be frustrating because I know it's both a mental and physical thing so I try not to make a big deal out of it but dammmmn. I made one more last ditch attempt before bed and finally succeeded!!!! So ya. Please tell me I O'd yesterday and it wasn't a false surge cuz I'm done
CS/Q: nah
GTKY: Are you a morning or night person? What about your significant other?
I don't even know. I'm more of a middle of the day person
@mrsdaddario that's great news about your scan, such a great follie and lining! fx that this is the one. Sorry yesterday was tough. DH mom died 8 years ago and the anniversary of her passing is always so awkward, he gets sad but doesn't talk a ton about her and i'm never sure how to make him feel better.
@dilynne sorry about unwanted weekend companions cramping your FW style!
@jackiemarie1989 I know some women dont get temp drops until after AF has started
@lmc929 I feel your pain, cleaning the car seats afterwards is a pain in the neck. I hope it was just a one off thing and that your little feels better.
@jenshoes have you tried different types of OPK? I know some women will turn one brand but not another and some women never turn one. For some of the brands they recommend testing with second morning urine or in the afternoon. Also some women have really short surges so there are some ladies here who test 2-3 times per day in order to catch the surge. You should not have to hold your urine. Temping is the only way other than ultrasound to confirm O. You could always just order a thermometer off amazon they are less than $10 most of the ladies around here like the MABIS.
@felix08 @saralee057 @jackiemarie1989 @pinky917 thanks for the support. I am feeling a bit better/in control of my emotions.
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility
@mrsdaddario Thank you for sharing that helpful chart!
Married May 2014
TTC #1: May 2015
September 2016-December 2016: Met with RE, fertility testing, diagnosis of tubal scarring, and plan of IVF
*TW in spoiler boxes*
Married 6-15-13
DS born 4-9-15
Septate Uterus
BFP 10/12/16--EDD 6/24/17
@JackieMarie1989 My AF temps were super high and didn't dip until the very end of my period- but I don't know if that's also because I was coming off BC? Regardless, I threw them out and next cycle I don't even think I will temp until after AF!
@Dilynne lol! Outhouse conception would be quite unique! One of my aunts was a little tipsy once and told me how my cousin was conceived in a tent at a camp ground at a local theme park during a trip with friends. "Conceived in an outhouse" would be even better drunken conversation
@LuND ha! I love the hump-a-thon invite!
Met 4/2010+Married 8/2014
TTC #1 August 2016. BFP 10/2016= DD Born 6.23.17
@ahrains Thanks girl! I've been in and out and on the TTTC board some. I just haven't felt like I've had much to post about lately, and life gets busy, ya know?!
@adirat Stalk away! But I'm not even really sure it's worth it. I tend to O late, so I took a two-week break from temping at the beginning of this cycle. I've also gotten a couple of high readings on the CBAD OPKs the last two days that I haven't logged. I'm not sure whether those would help or hurt. If my temp stays up tomorrow, I get CHs for CD 19, but I'm just not sure I agree. Sorry it's going to be huge because I'm mobile today.
**TW**
Testing with RE October 2016
BFP 11/5/2016 ~ EDD 7/19/2016
It always comes back to the butt baby thread lol
Married: 04/05/15
TTC since: 02/16/16
Dating since: 11/17/2001
Married: 9/26/2009
TTC: June 2016
EDD: 5/14/2018
@lulu1180 I think you asked about cm when your cervix is high? I usually check my cervix in two positions...standing with a leg up and squatting. It's always easier to reach when I'm squatting so that's when I check cm. You can even bear down a bit if necessary.
@GrabberBlue2010 good to see you back, even if you're gif-less
@slavenski I'm sorry for cd1; I kind of had my eye on you, too
@felix08 major bummer that you didn't get your ironic BFP...wish you could have avoided testing/meds
@Dilynne oh man, I'd be 110% pissed off, probably, especially when it's because of someone who doesn't even sound like a good person. Might have to get creative??
@NYTino24 I'm trying to picture DH using a vibrator lol It's tough because now that I'm terrified of saliva, it kind of threw off our whole routine and I didn't want to say anything because I didn't want DH to freak out if he knew it was "crunch time" but I finally had to say something last night "no, saliva is bad!" And he was like ohhhhh that's what's going on. So we just have to find other ways I guess.
Month 1
CD25. I think I now belong in TWW. I saw a thermal shift this morning, but I'm waiting for FF to confirm it. I'm happy I'm using FF now because TCOYF gave me crosshairs a week ago and that didn't match with any of my signs, my opks, or my temp even (WTF?) I would not have known about FF if it weren't for this message board and may have missed my chance.
BFP 9/13/16
MMC 10/18/16
D&C 10/20/16
laurad75 Frustrating right? Glad to know I'm not alone. I guess I'll start doing multiple a day and go from there.When I mentioned it to by OBGYN, he did not seem alarmed, said he felt I was ovulating anyways, and said the only way to know FOR SURE if I was ovulating was to do multiple ultrasounds every day starting on day 12ish. I don't have the time or money for that.
wabash15 Thank you. I've only tried on brand, but I guess I might have to venture out and try another brand. I buy everything off of amazon, so I'm not sure why I didn't think to buy the BBT on there. Thanks for recommendation & support
CD: 14
WAYDTGKU: giving MH "the look" every night, folic acid, tracking without temping
R/R: 3.6 lbs down at my weigh-in last night! But I did 60 squats yesterday and now my legs are dead.
CS/Q: since this is only our first month actively TTC I haven't invested in a thermometer or started OPKs or charting, but I was wondering when people move over to TWW. I obviously won't get CH since i'm not charting. Is it when you've passed FW or just when you think it may be your month? Sorry if this question runs anyone the wrong way, that's totally not my intention just trying to be active in this board and do it correctly.
GTKY: Are you a morning or night person? What about your significant other?
We are both night people. We struggle to get up in the morning, although MH more then me. Coffee is a must in our house.
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 15 (I think)
WAYDTGKU: not temping, as child #1 still wakes me up at night; for now just trying for frequent sex in FW, checking cm; may start OPKs in the future if things take a while
R/R: I don't think I've ovulated yet based on CM and other symptoms but I can't be sure. We literally just agreed to try for a 2nd yesterday so I'm hoping we still have a chance this cycle.
CS/Q: none at this time
GTKY: Are you a morning or night person? What about your significant other?
I used to be a morning person (with caffeine, of course), but with how my son sleeps I've been forced to adapt to a late night lifestyle. Husband is def a night owl - that's when he's most productive. Really, I just really love sleep when I can get it.
DS born 8.11.14
BFP #2: 9.14.16, EDD: 5.24.17
BFP 9/13/16
MMC 10/18/16
D&C 10/20/16
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Married 6/11/16
TTC Since 6/2016
12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal
3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve
8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC
7/2018 Clomid+IUI
11/2018 Letrozole+TI
12/2018 Letrozole+IUI
2/2019 NTNP
5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
Married: 2/1/2012
TTC #1 since August 2016
DH SA Dec 2016: Low count (11.7 mil total motile), 5% morphology, 73% motility
Blood work June 2017: AMH 1.1 (ugh), FSH 8.4, LH: 5.2, estradiol 28 pg/ML, progesterone 7.4
HSG July 2017: tubes clear
BFP 7/24/17 - EDD 4/5/2018
@lulu1180, I'm not really tracking CM, however TMI, I have gotten some EWCM when I wipe the last few days. It usually happens for a few days before O. MH and I are just HIO ED in hopes that something happens this month.
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Married 6/11/16
TTC Since 6/2016
12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal
3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve
8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC
7/2018 Clomid+IUI
11/2018 Letrozole+TI
12/2018 Letrozole+IUI
2/2019 NTNP
5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
@ahrains yes girl yesss. I missssseeedddd you!!! Thats the only down fall about taking an unexpected break. Not being able to talk to you!! Cant wait to catch up
@rainbowturtles hhiiiiii!!! Lol ok cool i guess i might give it another go. I hope it gets easier. Instead of feeling stuff and going
Me: 31 / DH: 37
Married: November 2015
TTC #1 Since March 2014
MC: New Years Eve 2014
Mommy to 4 furbabies
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/3f14a1
CD: 1
WAYDTGKU: BD, starting to temp tomorrow (Mabis thermometer came today), prenatals, trying to drink more water
R/R: I caught DD's cold so not only is it CD1 but sore throat day one. Such is life.
CS/Q: None
GTKY: Are you a morning or night person? What about your significant other?
I've always been a morning person. College was the only time I've been able to stay up late and party or study. DH is the total opposite. He stays up until 2:00a most nights.
***TW in Siggy***
Me: 34 / DH: 33
Married: Nov 2011
TTC #1: Jan 2013, BFP Sept 2013, DD: June 2014
TTC #2: Aug 2016, BFP Nov 2016, DS: August 2017
@slavenski I'm on my first month using OPK's. I have a 28 day cycle, and started testing on day 10. Package advised day 12 based on my cycle length.
@berg My DH husband and I used to have the exact same problem, completely opposite sleep schedules it was awful on Friday nights. I always felt guilty falling halfway asleep on our date night.
@Jenshoes I have no advice on the OPK's except to say that I am having similar problems, see below. I feel for you, it's frustrating.
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 13
WAYDTGKU: OPK's, vitamins, CM
R/R: Already getting worked up over negative OPK's. CD 11 used a Wondfo in the PM that appeared really close to positive, but not quite, and ever since then tests have been clearly negative. I've been using them once in AM once in PM, and will probably keep trying for a day or two more. Feeling comforted by the conversations that took place here earlier today, but I've been trying to turn an OPK for 3 months (2 months while we were still preventing to practice peeing on things). Still have yet to see a definitely positive test ever, or any EWCM.
Plan on temping next month so I have something more accurate to work with.
CS/Q: My questions were already answered earlier today, thanks ladies.
GTKY: Are you a morning or night person? What about your significant other?
I'm a morning person for sure. I get up really early to commute for work, and on the weekends it's hard for me to sleep in very late. But it's nice to have that down time to make some coffee and read in my pj's on Saturday morning while DH sleeps in.
@leekat14 I love planners. I was super into them when I was in school. Now I'm trying out bullet journaling but I'm not artistic lol.
@EEL0824 I had Skyla IUD but had AF for the 2 years I had it in so I'm no real help. I was on depo shot which stopped AF before my IUD and it took a while for it to come back. I think a light AF is normal and it will take time for your body to regulate.
@BertieMeetsGertie I've wanted either Kate Spade or Michael Kors bag forever. A few Christmases ago my mom bought me a MK bag that she got "on sale online". It was a total fake and was ruined within months (shit quality). Obviously not her fault, she thought it was real. I didn't tell her about it until a few weeks ago actually when I mentioned I wanted one and she asked what happened to the one she got me lol
@GrabberBlue2010 HOT DOG HOLDER!!! That's amazing. I love it. Anyway, CP is weird for me too and probably gave me the wrong O date last cycle anyway because I thought I Od on CD14 and had a 31 day cycle. There's no way I had a 17 day LP.
TTC since August 2018
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 1
WAYDTGKU: Waiting for AF to go away
R/R: I have Friday and Monday off so tomorrow is technically the Friday of my 4 day weekend!
CS/Q: No
GTKY: Are you a morning or night person? What about your significant other?
Morning! I love getting things done in the morning and feeling well rested. I usually go to bed by 9:00 and am usually asleep by 10:00 at night.