R/R: I am so excited to have what will hopefully be a quiet day at work (knock on wood)
CS/Q: not yet
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? not really but I have some phrases in my lexicon (see above) that I use a lot. Though now that I'm thinking about it there are a few work related things that I am a bit superstitious about. and as a PSA please NEVER name your pet "Lucky" you are dooming them
@marybpoppins yes it may mean your about to O shortly but I would test tomorrow too. some times you can get several days of + OPK and you usually O within 24-36hr of your last + OPK
@BaileyM321 good luck with the RE. I'm glad to hear that you guys decided to go for it. Hang on to the hope.
@maebee87 YES! I feel like my mabis takes forever, it probably doesn't help that I am trying to sneak a temp in before I get up to pick up one fussy twin before they wake the other one!
@furbabymom2007 I am so sorry it is CD1. I always felt so much hope that IUI would work but when it didn't it was harder than a non medicated cycle. Hugs to you and fx so hard this next cycle will be the one
@khrun17 what a bummer about the ticket! I would be frustrated too.
@ameliabedelia I have triggered with up to 4 mature follies. I usually had 2-3. TW* I had 4 cycles with BFN, one with a signleton pregnancy that ended in a loss and on our 6th IUI (I think we had 3 follies) we got our fraternal rainbow twins. End TW* My RE had never had more than twins with IUI. So technically if you have 3 follies a higher order multiple pregnancy is possible but not likely. Fx for your trigger and IUI.
*TW*
TTC 1/2012 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
@marybpoppins I live in Baltimore County, but my address is just a place with houses, it's not really a town.... it's weird. The closest city you may have heard of is Hunt Valley, or Towson.
@AmeliaBedelia I'm sorry you are frustrated! Creepy internet hugs to you!
@BaileyM321 It's supposed to be over 90 again today. By the weekend we are supposed to be in the mid 80s finally... Also, so glad you have an appointment for a plan of action now!
@lund I literally laughed out loud at the thought of a bag on your DH's head.
@GlitterFish My Dr only mentioned folate/folic acid. I take a PNV, and fish oil. The fish oil is for the omega 3s, which are supposed to help regulate your reproductive hormones... I have no evidence at this time whether that is in fact true.
Month/Cycle: 11/10
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU: temping, vitamins, tracking cm, tea, waiting for FW.
R/R: I was spontaneously invited (at 6:30 am) yesterday to go to the football game since someone was unable to go for health reasons. From reading this thread, it sounds like we have something in common @adirat, @Flinstone, @BertieMeetsGertie, and @hupp0013 - any guesses which stadium I was in, lol?
CS/Q: Nope.
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? Not really, although I do think you kind of jinx yourself if you "count your chickens before they hatch" as they say... I try not to do that.
Unfortunately, I'm beginning to think I jinxed myself with this job I'm hoping for.
@berg Fellow Sox fan over here! In 2004, I wore the same red socks every day during the playoffs and WS!
@GeorgiaWife6912 So sorry about your mom. Sending you and your family good thoughts today!
@BertieMeetsGertie Happy anniversary! Charcuterie and wine are def silver linings to not being KU (I've been indulging in them a lot)!
@GlitterFish My OB recommended the prenatals, magnesium, and vitamin D. I also do a fish oil and a probiotic, but those are recommended by friends (not specifically for TTC - the fish oil is good for inflammation and the probiotic is good for gut health).
@KhRun17 Wait, that's insane. You should def contest the ticket.
WAYDTGKU: HIO EOD (mostly), ClearBlue Fertility Monitor, RRL tea, cut out caffeine, meditation, PNV (plus a bunch of other vitamins)
R/R: I've been so frustrated by TTC that even I am sick of hearing myself complain about it, so trying very hard to adopt a positive attitude this week! We're expanding our family and that's exciting!
CS/Q: For those of you who have CBFM, how many days of "high" did it give you your first month? I'm on day six of high, which seems maybe untrue?
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? Sigh, yes. I'm big into knocking wood, making wishes at 11:11, etc.
TTC #1: 4/16 BFP #1: 5/16 MMC at 8 weeks: 6/16 BFP #2: 10/16 Sweet baby boy arrived 7/7/17!
@marybpoppins yay for postive OPK's! I just received mine in the mail and the instructions say exactly that...that O should happen in 24-48 hours so get busy!
Welp no pee party for me this morning since AF decided to show up.
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 1
WAYDTGKU: Going to be using OPKs (Wondfo) this month hopefully catch the right O date!
R/R: Raving that AF showed up. This past cycle was my first off BC and I was just waiting for AF so I can start tracking better in October Just excited! ALSO my OPK kits just showed up in the mail so I am even more excited. Also. I went a little overboard last month....POAS 4 times all to get BFN's. I won't be crazy early testing this time around.....or will I....dun dun dun
CS/Q: I will be using Wondfo this time around so I can get a better idea of when I O. Plan on BD EOD this cycle!
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? Not really...
@BaileyM321 Yay, so glad you have an appointment scheduled so quickly! Good luck tomorrow.
@zwink1 YESSSSSS I am so jealous! I have a ton of family in Ashwaubenon but I've never been able to go to a game. A bunch of my cousins shovel snow in Lambeau in the winter though!
@GlitterFish My doctor recommended taking a PNV and vitamin D (I am not low but she said that it's important to take for TTC, especially in the winter). She also said it's a good idea to take fish oil if you don't eat a lot of oily fish, especially during WTO. She specifically recommended salmon oil because it is less likely to have mercury.
I started taking an additional B-vitamin with B6 and B12 because my luteal phase is short. There is no good research evidence for this according to the NIH, but I figured it couldn't hurt. It has not helped me so far though
WAYDTGKU: BBT, CM, Clearblue Fertility Monitor (plus prenatal, Omega 3, B100, vitamin C, CoQ-10, green tea). Just got high reading, so starting Mucinex and EOD.
R/R: Husband is about to leave for a work trip, so I get my first high reading on my monitor this morning We'll at least get to do it tonight and, if I get my normal five days of high, I'll be "peak" on Saturday and he's back by then, but still...
CS/Q: -
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? Not really. Just little things that I don't *really* believe in - knock on wood, no new shoes on the table, not buying any baby things so I don't jinx it.
@GlitterFish The vitamins / supplements I take are just from my own research. The prenatal and Omega 3 are generally recommended for women TTC. The B100 and vitamin C are trying to lengthen my luteal phase and the CoQ-10 is for egg quality.
@leilac It's a standard thing to get TONS of high readings on your first month of using the monitor. I had nine, but normally only get five.
R/R: nothing really, it's a beautiful day and I have a ton of crap to do!
CS/Q: nothing today.
GTKY: when something good is happening and I talk about it I always feel like I'm jinxing it... So I quickly find some wood to knock on! Other than that, not so much.
Married:09/27/14
Baby N-Born:10/29/15 Our Angel: EDD: 05/11/17. MC at 6 weeks Baby #2- EDD: 07/18/17
Bump on my desktop won't let me log in so I will be mobile bumping for now. It's driving me nuts!
Month/Cycle: 5/6
CD: 9
WAYDYGKU: pnv temping opks HIO, Clomid earlier this cycle
R/R: the bump is being a jerk today.
CS/Q:
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? I have some habits but I wouldn't say I'm superstitious.
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!
Hello! This is my first time posting in WTO - I've been lurking for quite a while and posted an intro in newbie week 09/19. I've already learned so much from my lurker-status and can't wait to get more involved.
Month/Cycle: 1/2
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: PNVs, decreased caffeine, checking cm, lots of HIO, thinking about starting to temp
R/R: Trying to figure out my cycle post birth control (stopped @ end of July) has been a pain, especially since I was on it for over 11 years. Rave? I head to Colorado this weekend for a bike trip through the Colorado National Monument - I can't wait!
CS/Q: None so far, just soaking it all in!
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? I'd like to think not, but I totally am. I make wishes at 11:11, knock on wood, and used to always lift my feet over railroad tracks (I grew up believing you could get KU that way). Now you better believe my feet are always firmly planted over tracks!
@hartmich I always turn my opk positive the same day I ovulate as well! I thought I was the only one around here currently who was doing that @GeorgiaWife6912 I'm sorry that today is such a rough day for you. Your DH sounds sweet though and Im glad you have him to help you feel bettet. Also, I feel your pain on the OPKs. FX you O soon! @RatParade Your gif made my day
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 19
WAYDTGKU: Temping, HIO, OPKs, waiting to freaking O.....
R/R: I had a nice relaxing weekend and got to see some of my family so it was a lot of fun (my nails are now painted as of last night and I thought of you ladies the whole time). I'm still waiting to ovulate....I noticed I had a huge temp drop today but my opk still wasn't as dark as it normally is the day before that happens. Just have to wait and see what it looks like later this afternoon.
CS/Q: None for now
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? I'm not very superstitious, but I'm sure have some quick I'm not thinking of at the moment.
R/R: Went camping this weekend and had a great time. It was DH first time camping and he has been resisting it forever, but he seemed to actually enjoy himself! It was also nice to be completely off the grid for a couple of days. Had my ultrasound this morning and I had a better response to Femara! I am triggering Wednesday and then will be doing our first IUI on Thursday. Feeling positive today!
CS/Q: For those of you that do acupuncture, did you get a referral from your RE or just find somewhere and go? My RE mentioned it in our first consultation but I keep forgetting to ask about it when I'm there.
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? Not really
@BaileyM321 Looking at you, cycle and RE appointment buddy
Month/Cycle: 10/10 ttcal
CD: 3
WAYDTGKU: PNV, a smorgasbord of tests this cycle for the RE, BBT, OPKs when time
R/R: Going to the RE tomorrow morning for my u/s and blood work. Next week will be my dye test. I'm excited to get the process started, sad that we are at this point and thankful for what modern medicine provides. Even if the insurance companies are twat waffles.
CS/Q:
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? I have all the sports superstitions.
Formerly ahrains Me:
42 | DH: 45 TTC since Dec. 2014 BFP #1 Oct. 2015 | MC Nov. 2015 Sept. 2016: FSH, AMH, E2, TSH, etc. all normal. | Oct. 2016: HSG all clear! |
Nov. 2016: Hysteroscopy & H's SA both great results Dec. 2016 - Follistim + TI BFP #2 12/25/16 | Natural MC 2/13/17 | False BFP leads to D&C 4/20/17 | Emergency D&C + hysteroscopy 5/16/17 The road probably ends here
@ClaireCF I go to an acupuncturist near my house. I looked for someone nearby who (a) was licensed by my state specifically for acupuncture and (b) had a degree in acupuncture rather than a chiropractor who also dabbles or some kind of nonsense. I took a "no scrubs" approach basically. When I called the first time, I specifically asked what kinds of things she treats.
My acupuncturist actually went through infertility herself (including IUIs and IVF) so she knows a lot about that topic and treatments. Plus, she is super understanding and sensitive about it. I know you can find acupuncture practices that specialize in infertility, too.
@ahrains Good luck tomorrow with your ultrasound and bloodwork!
R/R: I was at my in-laws' on Friday night and don't sleep there because their guest bed is hard as a rock, and add to that the room being super hot because they turned off the air and I had a higher than normal temp on Saturday morning. Then I got pretty drunk at a bachelorette party on Saturday night and was up til 3am, so my temp on Sunday is also high. I'm pretty sure I ovulated Saturday based on OPK pattern, CM, and O pain, but FF keeps putting my CHs at C17 which is just not right. I had to mess with the data to get it to move off CD17, so it's witholding crosshairs until it gets more data.
CS/Q: No, I know it's messed up.
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? Not really.
Me: late 30s | H: early 30s TTC #1 since April 2015 RE Dx: Fibroids, surgery Jan 2016 IUI #1 and #2, Nov/Dec 2016, BFN IVF March 2017: ER - 5R/3M/3F, 1 PGS normal Polyp removed May 2017 FET May 2017 - BFP! Baby boy born 2/2/18
WAYDTGKU: Charting, PNV, fertility acupuncture, Chinese herbs from acupuncturist/herbalist, B6, EPO, D, green and RRL tea, Mucinex and OPKs starting CD9 or CD10, praying OH's SA doesn't completely shut down FW
R/R: T minus one week until we go on our 2+ week vacation. Woot!
Me on Friday:
On the flip side, I have to get as much done as humanly possible at work this week in preparation. Also, I just moved to a different floor and things are a mess and there are weird noises here.
CS/Q: Still not much to see here...
GTKY: Up until recently, I was superstitious enough to not lurk in any BMBs or buy any baby stuff. But that didn't help me, so now I don't really GAF. I don't haunt BMBs or anything, but I can occasionally bring myself to check them out. And a couple of months ago, I bought a tiny Foo Fighters onesie that I saw at Target because I'm a huge fan and I had to.
I'm still a don't count your chickens kind of girl, though...
I'm not a pessimist, but I thought this was funny:
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
@GeorgiaWife6912 So sorry this is such a hard day. I can't imagine. Hugs to you.
@clairecf I see a local acupuncturist who specializes in fertility. It is very spendy, though, just to warn you. $90 a visit But I did see longer LPs when receiving acupuncture for my migraines from a different practitioner, which was covered by insurance because I was being treated for pain. Also, I'm sure not all facilities are as pricey, and I think receiving acupuncture from someone who does general treatment is still worthwhile given my anecdotal results, and also because it is relaxing and can help manage stress.
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: it was so difficult to leave DH this morning. I'd think it was FW already! I did start taking OPKS for fun. No signs of approaching fw yet though. I'm hoping I O before CD 20 though!
CS/Q: As usual, nearing the top of my hill with these high pre-o temps. I'm going to be ecstatic when it drops so I can see if it actually leads to O again.
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? Hmm.. I kinda am. I can't think of anything particularly right now because I'm at work.
Me: 27 years old DH: 27 years old Type 1 Diabetes since 2001, MTHFR hetero A1298T Dogs: Raider 4 yrs, Dex 4 yrs
Married in July 2014
TTC #1 since late Feb 2016
BFP #1 3/29/16 MMC: 5/5/16 BFP #2 7/6/16 SCH, D&C 8/4/16 BFP #3 12/26/16 EDD: 9/6/17 My Chart / My Diabetes/Pregnancy Blog My Type 1/TTC/Pregnancy Podcast: Juicebox Podcast Episode 118 A1Cs: 1/12/16 6.7% 5/25/16 6.0% 11/2/16 6.1% 3/22/16 5.8% 4/27/17 5.4% 6/13/17 5.3% "Sugar Fancy Tutu"
Stuck in the grey.....I just got a positive OPK and now I am flipping out. I am still waiting for them to call me back with my blood results. If I am surging, Wednesday or Thursday will be too late. AGHHHHHHH
Momma to Amelia Marie (7/14) and Austin Samuel (11/17). Adding baby (girl) #3 on 7/21
I'm pretty late and also missed yesterday so I'm posting then reading through to reply/comment/lovetit *missed you ladies!!*
Month/Cycle: 3/3 TTCAL (I'm changing my # of cycles trying because if I'm honest with myself, when DH agreed to unbench early, I had already O'd that first cycle so I don't think it really counts)
R/R: EWCM this morning and OPK is getting pretty close to positive. I thought my little surgery and back injury might delay my ovulation a bit but looks like it's coming right on time. Only problem with that is that of course DH is probably not getting home until 9pm Wednesday. That's potentially O day, so my motto is "O day is better than no day" lmao But ya, fingers crossed we don't miss this opportunity! Rant: my back still really hurts and I've gotten barely anything done but I think it might be slowly improving. Rave: I forced myself to a get together yesterday despite the pain, just brought my comfy chair along, and it was great to see friends I haven't seen in a long time (also why I was away yesterday)
CS/Q: nope
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? Um hmmm. I do say "knock on wood" when I'm talking about certain things that are going well in hopes that I won't somehow jinx it, I guess lol Can't think of anything else really concrete right now...
@PolarBear517, I’m not totally convinced that you O’d yet.
The two elevated temps you have you said that you were sleep deprived, plus no
+opk yet. FX it’s just a FF fake out this time!
@GlitterFish, Sounds like your boss is just trying to get
out of going to the meetings! I hope they aren’t super dreadful for you.
@furbabymom2007, So sorry for CD1. Drink all the things
today if that’s your thing. GL with your ovary check on Wednesday!
@adirat, I was sporting my Packers hoodie! If things start
looking bad, it’s time to pull out my Rodgers jersey! Oh, and good thinking
with working from home if the debate is close by. Yikes!!
@KhRun17, LOL! I can pretty much be friends with anyone
EXCEPT Patriots fan. Just NO!!!!! Sorry about you being pulled over. That cop
sounds like he just wanted something to do…
@AmeliaBedelia, That’s an interesting question. I would
think if you were lucky enough to get KU this cycle maybe twins might be
possible. You never know though! GL! PS, I LOVE your screen name. Man, I was so
obsessed with those books when I was little.
@LuND, Sorry you’re having a tough day. When you’re TTC,
pretty much everything revolves around that, so I hear you with DH being sick =
poor us because we won’t BD.
@zwink1, I’m SO jealous you were at Lambeau! My SIL was at
the game yesterday, too! I’ve never gotten the chance to go to a game. I will
however be at the Redskins/Packers game in November! But, that’s in DC. Better
than nothing (and hey, free tickets!!). I hope you are wrong about jinxing
yourself with the job.
@leilac, Oh Yes, I’m eating all the cured meats and drinking
all the wine I can!!
@GeorgiaWife6912 I'm so sorry - I lost my mom just over seven years ago and wish I could say it gets easier. Instead, creep internet hugs to you today.
How is this already three pages? I'll never catch up.
Month/Cycle: 6/6 - 1 TTCAL
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: PNV, Vitamin D, fish oil, CoQ10, temping
R/R: I woke up at about 4:30 last night which sucks because it screwed up my temping and I had a hard time getting back to sleep. I was so not ready for Monday yet. Again, why can't we work even five days and then have a three-day weekend every week?
CS/Q:
GTKY: It depends on the level of commitment it takes. We've had a number of black cats (mostly ones that just moved in and decided to call the place home) so I don't worry about them. I don't walk under ladders but that's really because it just isn't a best practice anyways. If I spill salt, I do toss a pinch over both shoulders because I can't ever remember which one is correct. Things like that.
Me: 34 DH: 38 Married: June 2011 TTC since Feb 2016 BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16 BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
@ameliabedelia Fx your blood work shows you still have time, if worse comes to worse and you are surging maybe they can move up the IUI or turn this cycle into a TI. Sorry for the hitch in your giddy-up
*TW*
TTC 1/2012 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
@marybpoppins I'd say that's pretty close to accurate. It's showing that you had the hormone surge so now it's how your body reacts. I would go ahead and test tomorrow to see if it's lighter or the same. If it's still the same, keep operating as though you have yet to O. @maebee87 I think mine is taking longer than before but I'm not sure. I was also thinking that it was taking a long time this morning and I finally pulled it out and it was off. So... there's also the whole temping when you're half asleep factor. @GeorgiaWife6912 I am so sorry. I hope that you're able to do something to honor her today, even if it's just buying yourself some flowers. @BertieMeetsGertie Happy anniversary! I like the sounds of your party. Can I come to the first part of it? No? Well, then just leave some snacks on the doorstep and I'll pick them up. @PolarBear517 Are there any potential explanations for the higher temps? Refreshing adult beverages? I would go ahead and keep operating as though you have yet to O just to be on the safe side. @GlitterFish I don't think there's a specific file anywhere. Some came direct from my doctor and some came from my own research. PNVs because it's good to already have that folic acid built up in your system before you get KU. Vitamin D came from my doctor because so many people are deficient, especially where I come from and I believe it has specific TTC implications. I researched it so long ago that I've forgotten, though. She also recommended the fish oil, too. Not necessarily for TTC but because it's good for me and is good to have on board when (see that positive thinking!) I'm pregnant because it's good for the baby, too. CoQ10 is because I've read it's good for egg quality. I'll also be adding the evening primrose oil (EPO) and green tea when it's closer to FW to help with CM. @lulu1180 I know I haven't been around so this may have been answered but what kind of puppy and how old? @furbabymom2007 @KhRun17 Um, wow. That's not how the law works and I'm pretty sure it doesn't vary that much from state to state. Yellow is yellow. Red is red. Go contest it! @AmeliaBedelia My friends had three follicles for the IUI that worked. She is having a single baby. @laurad75 Try going to somewhere else on the site (anywhere other than the home page) then clicking the login link. I had some trouble with that a little bit ago and that seemed to work. @RunRestRepeat Welcome! @RatParade You definitely get to keep pouting as long as AF sticks around. @Sirius37 I was wondering how long it would take before that gif popped up! @ClaireCF I can't believe it was YH's first time camping! I love being out and off the grid! @adirat I'm happy that things are moving forward for you!
Me: 34 DH: 38 Married: June 2011 TTC since Feb 2016 BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16 BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
@Kiki75 She's a collie and about 10 1/2 months. DH loves to point out the fact that I wasn't a dog person before we got her This picture is about 3 months old.
@alyssapuggles I would see what temps you get in the next few days and keep HIO until you can confirm O with temps. @lulu1180 I think @linzrunz did the poll / post last month for siggy challenge! @claireCF My acupuncture is covered by my copay. I go for my back, but I had my longest LF when I was going 3 times a week.
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: Rave-:Typical new member rave: "Yay! we've decided to start trying!" Rant: I just got a tin of boy scout caramel popcorn yesterday and it's already 1/2 gone!
CS/Q: Is day 1 of your period counted as 0? Or strictly ordinal?
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? I really believe in the personality traits ascribed by astrological sign--especially negative ones.
@PeachyTeachy CD1 (cycle day 1) is considered the first day of full flow. If it doesn't fill a pad or tampon, you would count it as spotting instead, and not have CD1 until you get that full flow. There is also a judgment call if you start full flow later in the evening as to whether to still count that day as CD1 or the following day. There is no CD0...that number is used for the day of ovulation when we talk about timing. For example, when discussing timing when you are in TWW (two week wait), if you have sex on the day before ovulation, it is -1, the day following ovulation is +1, and the day of is 0 or some people call it O (for ovulation).
There are a lot of new terms to learn, and it can be confusing Hope that helps!
ETA: welcome!! If you haven't already, check out the newbie guide and introduce yourself on the intro thread.
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
@BaileyM321 ooo I get like that, too...I worry if I get excited about something/talk about it that it will get taken away GL with your RE phone call
@maebee87 my thermometer takes quite a while to beep and I also feel like I have to lie on my back (like I swear it takes even longer if I lie on my side lol)
@NYTino24 bahaha I have also gone cross eyed trying to see if my thermometer is still going lmao
@KhRun17 glad you and your H are on the same page now DH and I don't talk much about the TTC process, but I think I've learned my lesson about trying for ED (FW or otherwise) so I guess we're subconsciously on the same page (tho I miiiiight still try to slip some Maca in his smoothie next cycle and see what happens lol Last time I did that we hit every day but -4. This cycle he just isn't here.)
@LuND don't feel too bad about being pissed....I feel ya Hoping you don't have a wasted cycle and do what you need to get yours
@BMPNAB sorry for cd1 but giggling because I also say I definitely won't test before 12dpo and well...so far it's a big lie lol
Re: WTO Monday 9/26
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: all things
R/R: I am so excited to have what will hopefully be a quiet day at work (knock on wood)
CS/Q: not yet
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? not really but I have some phrases in my lexicon (see above) that I use a lot. Though now that I'm thinking about it there are a few work related things that I am a bit superstitious about. and as a PSA please NEVER name your pet "Lucky" you are dooming them
@marybpoppins yes it may mean your about to O shortly but I would test tomorrow too. some times you can get several days of + OPK and you usually O within 24-36hr of your last + OPK
@BaileyM321 good luck with the RE. I'm glad to hear that you guys decided to go for it. Hang on to the hope.
@maebee87 YES! I feel like my mabis takes forever, it probably doesn't help that I am trying to sneak a temp in before I get up to pick up one fussy twin before they wake the other one!
@georgiawife6912 creepy internet hugs to you.
@bertiemeetsgertie happy anniversary!
@polarbear517 I don't think you have O'd yet
@furbabymom2007 I am so sorry it is CD1. I always felt so much hope that IUI would work but when it didn't it was harder than a non medicated cycle. Hugs to you and fx so hard this next cycle will be the one
@khrun17 what a bummer about the ticket! I would be frustrated too.
@ameliabedelia I have triggered with up to 4 mature follies. I usually had 2-3. TW* I had 4 cycles with BFN, one with a signleton pregnancy that ended in a loss and on our 6th IUI (I think we had 3 follies) we got our fraternal rainbow twins. End TW* My RE had never had more than twins with IUI. So technically if you have 3 follies a higher order multiple pregnancy is possible but not likely. Fx for your trigger and IUI.
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
@AmeliaBedelia I'm sorry you are frustrated! Creepy internet hugs to you!
@BaileyM321 It's supposed to be over 90 again today. By the weekend we are supposed to be in the mid 80s finally... Also, so glad you have an appointment for a plan of action now!
@lund I literally laughed out loud at the thought of a bag on your DH's head.
Me: 33 DH: 33
Married: 6.9.12
DS born: 4.9.14
DD born 7.27.17
@BertieMeetsGertie Happy Anniversary!!!
@GlitterFish My Dr only mentioned folate/folic acid. I take a PNV, and fish oil. The fish oil is for the omega 3s, which are supposed to help regulate your reproductive hormones... I have no evidence at this time whether that is in fact true.
Month/Cycle: 11/10
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU: temping, vitamins, tracking cm, tea, waiting for FW.
R/R: I was spontaneously invited (at 6:30 am) yesterday to go to the football game since someone was unable to go for health reasons. From reading this thread, it sounds like we have something in common @adirat, @Flinstone, @BertieMeetsGertie, and @hupp0013 - any guesses which stadium I was in, lol?
CS/Q: Nope.
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? Not really, although I do think you kind of jinx yourself if you "count your chickens before they hatch" as they say... I try not to do that.
Unfortunately, I'm beginning to think I jinxed myself with this job I'm hoping for.
Edit: mobile bumping - multiple fails.
@GeorgiaWife6912 So sorry about your mom. Sending you and your family good thoughts today!
@BertieMeetsGertie Happy anniversary! Charcuterie and wine are def silver linings to not being KU (I've been indulging in them a lot)!
@GlitterFish My OB recommended the prenatals, magnesium, and vitamin D. I also do a fish oil and a probiotic, but those are recommended by friends (not specifically for TTC - the fish oil is good for inflammation and the probiotic is good for gut health).
@KhRun17 Wait, that's insane. You should def contest the ticket.
@AmeliaBedelia Yay for all those follicles!
@LuND Ugh, that's so frustrating! I'm sorry.
Month/Cycle: 5/3 (2 TTCAL)
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: HIO EOD (mostly), ClearBlue Fertility Monitor, RRL tea, cut out caffeine, meditation, PNV (plus a bunch of other vitamins)
R/R: I've been so frustrated by TTC that even I am sick of hearing myself complain about it, so trying very hard to adopt a positive attitude this week! We're expanding our family and that's exciting!
CS/Q: For those of you who have CBFM, how many days of "high" did it give you your first month? I'm on day six of high, which seems maybe untrue?
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? Sigh, yes. I'm big into knocking wood, making wishes at 11:11, etc.
BFP #1: 5/16
MMC at 8 weeks: 6/16
BFP #2: 10/16
Sweet baby boy arrived 7/7/17!
@leilac Sorry your frustrated today. Haha I catch the 11:11 wish sometimes too.
@LuND LOL @ bag idea....might work haha
@marybpoppins yay for postive OPK's!
Welp no pee party for me this morning since AF decided to show up.
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 1
WAYDTGKU: Going to be using OPKs (Wondfo) this month hopefully catch the right O date!
R/R: Raving that AF showed up. This past cycle was my first off BC and I was just waiting for AF so I can start tracking better in October
Also. I went a little overboard last month....POAS 4 times all to get BFN's. I won't be crazy early testing this time around.....or will I....dun dun dun
CS/Q: I will be using Wondfo this time around so I can get a better idea of when I O. Plan on BD EOD this cycle!
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? Not really...
@BaileyM321 Yay, so glad you have an appointment scheduled so quickly! Good luck tomorrow.
@zwink1 YESSSSSS I am so jealous! I have a ton of family in Ashwaubenon but I've never been able to go to a game. A bunch of my cousins shovel snow in Lambeau in the winter though!
@GlitterFish My doctor recommended taking a PNV and vitamin D (I am not low but she said that it's important to take for TTC, especially in the winter). She also said it's a good idea to take fish oil if you don't eat a lot of oily fish, especially during WTO. She specifically recommended salmon oil because it is less likely to have mercury.
I started taking an additional B-vitamin with B6 and B12 because my luteal phase is short. There is no good research evidence for this according to the NIH, but I figured it couldn't hurt. It has not helped me so far though
CD:15
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, pnv,
R/R: nothing really, it's a beautiful day and I have a ton of crap to do!
CS/Q: nothing today.
GTKY: when something good is happening and I talk about it I always feel like I'm jinxing it... So I quickly find some wood to knock on! Other than that, not so much.
Our Angel: EDD: 05/11/17. MC at 6 weeks
Baby #2- EDD: 07/18/17
Married 12/5/2015
4 fur babies - 2 cats, 2 dogs
TTC July 2016
Month/Cycle: 5/6
CD: 9
WAYDYGKU: pnv temping opks HIO, Clomid earlier this cycle
R/R: the bump is being a jerk today.
CS/Q:
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? I have some habits but I wouldn't say I'm superstitious.
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!
Take a look at my blog
@leilac YESSSSSSS!
Month/Cycle: 1/2
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: PNVs, decreased caffeine, checking cm, lots of HIO, thinking about starting to temp
R/R: Trying to figure out my cycle post birth control (stopped @ end of July) has been a pain, especially since I was on it for over 11 years. Rave? I head to Colorado this weekend for a bike trip through the Colorado National Monument - I can't wait!
CS/Q: None so far, just soaking it all in!
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? I'd like to think not, but I totally am. I make wishes at 11:11, knock on wood, and used to always lift my feet over railroad tracks (I grew up believing you could get KU that way). Now you better believe my feet are always firmly planted over tracks!
Dating: 12/21/2001
Married: 09/08/2012
BFP: 11/16/2016 EDD: 07/27/2017
Baby Fish born: 08/01/2017
CD: 2
WAYDTGKU: I'm still in my pouting phase
R/R: Feeling bummed about my period even though I was expecting it, graduating into double digits for cycle number, and it's a Monday.
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? I'm not.
Me: 32 | DH: 36
Married June 2005
1/2016 - TTC#1
4/2017 - Initial RE visit, Dx: Severe MFI (Varicocele, 14% motility, 3% progression, but normal count)
7/2017 - Stage 3 endometriosis discovered during laparoscopic removal of ovarian cyst
9/27/2017 - BFP at 10dpo (cycle 22), baby boy due June 9, 2018
@GeorgiaWife6912 I'm sorry that today is such a rough day for you.
@RatParade Your gif made my day
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 19
WAYDTGKU: Temping, HIO, OPKs, waiting to freaking O.....
R/R: I had a nice relaxing weekend and got to see some of my family so it was a lot of fun (my nails are now painted as of last night and I thought of you ladies the whole time). I'm still waiting to ovulate....I noticed I had a huge temp drop today but my opk still wasn't as dark as it normally is the day before that happens. Just have to wait and see what it looks like later this afternoon.
CS/Q: None for now
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits?
I'm not very superstitious, but I'm sure have some quick I'm not thinking of at the moment.
@RatParade Boo for AF and double digits. I literally busted out laughing at your gif though!
Me: 33 DH: 33
Married: 6.9.12
DS born: 4.9.14
DD born 7.27.17
@GeorgiaWife6912 so sorry
@BertieMeetsGertie happy anniversary! Sounds like a great celebration!
@PolarBear517 I've definitely had high temps in a row that ended up not being ovulation.
@AmeliaBedelia We are trigger and IUI buddies this cycle! Triggering Wednesday and first IUI Thursday. Good luck!!
@RunRestRepeat welcome to the board!
Month/Cycle: 11/6
CD: 26
WAYDTGKU: Femara, Trigger, IUI, preseed, PNV, tea, etc
R/R: Went camping this weekend and had a great time. It was DH first time camping and he has been resisting it forever, but he seemed to actually enjoy himself! It was also nice to be completely off the grid for a couple of days. Had my ultrasound this morning and I had a better response to Femara! I am triggering Wednesday and then will be doing our first IUI on Thursday. Feeling positive today!
CS/Q: For those of you that do acupuncture, did you get a referral from your RE or just find somewhere and go? My RE mentioned it in our first consultation but I keep forgetting to ask about it when I'm there.
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? Not really
@Ratparade So sorry. Your gif game is killing it!
@BaileyM321 Looking at you, cycle and RE appointment buddy
Month/Cycle: 10/10 ttcal
CD: 3
WAYDTGKU: PNV, a smorgasbord of tests this cycle for the RE, BBT, OPKs when time
R/R: Going to the RE tomorrow morning for my u/s and blood work. Next week will be my dye test. I'm excited to get the process started, sad that we are at this point and thankful for what modern medicine provides. Even if the insurance companies are twat waffles.
CS/Q:
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? I have all the sports superstitions.
Me: 42 | DH: 45
TTC since Dec. 2014
BFP #1 Oct. 2015 | MC Nov. 2015
Sept. 2016: FSH, AMH, E2, TSH, etc. all normal. | Oct. 2016: HSG all clear! | Nov. 2016: Hysteroscopy & H's SA both great results
Dec. 2016 - Follistim + TI
BFP #2 12/25/16 | Natural MC 2/13/17 | False BFP leads to D&C 4/20/17 | Emergency D&C + hysteroscopy 5/16/17
@ClaireCF I go to an acupuncturist near my house. I looked for someone nearby who (a) was licensed by my state specifically for acupuncture and (b) had a degree in acupuncture rather than a chiropractor who also dabbles or some kind of nonsense. I took a "no scrubs" approach basically. When I called the first time, I specifically asked what kinds of things she treats.
My acupuncturist actually went through infertility herself (including IUIs and IVF) so she knows a lot about that topic and treatments. Plus, she is super understanding and sensitive about it. I know you can find acupuncture practices that specialize in infertility, too.
@ahrains Good luck tomorrow with your ultrasound and bloodwork!
CD: 21
WAYDTGKU: All the things
R/R: I was at my in-laws' on Friday night and don't sleep there because their guest bed is hard as a rock, and add to that the room being super hot because they turned off the air and I had a higher than normal temp on Saturday morning. Then I got pretty drunk at a bachelorette party on Saturday night and was up til 3am, so my temp on Sunday is also high. I'm pretty sure I ovulated Saturday based on OPK pattern, CM, and O pain, but FF keeps putting my CHs at C17 which is just not right. I had to mess with the data to get it to move off CD17, so it's witholding crosshairs until it gets more data.
CS/Q: No, I know it's messed up.
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits?
Not really.
TTC #1 since April 2015
RE Dx: Fibroids, surgery Jan 2016
IUI #1 and #2, Nov/Dec 2016, BFN
IVF March 2017: ER - 5R/3M/3F, 1 PGS normal
Polyp removed May 2017
FET May 2017 - BFP!
Baby boy born 2/2/18
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: Charting, PNV, fertility acupuncture, Chinese herbs from acupuncturist/herbalist, B6, EPO, D, green and RRL tea, Mucinex and OPKs starting CD9 or CD10, praying OH's SA doesn't completely shut down FW
R/R: T minus one week until we go on our 2+ week vacation. Woot!
Me on Friday:
On the flip side, I have to get as much done as humanly possible at work this week in preparation. Also, I just moved to a different floor and things are a mess and there are weird noises here.
CS/Q: Still not much to see here...
GTKY: Up until recently, I was superstitious enough to not lurk in any BMBs or buy any baby stuff. But that didn't help me, so now I don't really GAF. I don't haunt BMBs or anything, but I can occasionally bring myself to check them out. And a couple of months ago, I bought a tiny Foo Fighters onesie that I saw at Target because I'm a huge fan and I had to.
I'm still a don't count your chickens kind of girl, though...
I'm not a pessimist, but I thought this was funny:
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
@clairecf I see a local acupuncturist who specializes in fertility. It is very spendy, though, just to warn you. $90 a visit
Beloved SS: born 12/2011
TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016
**TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW**
August 2016 - dx with DOR
Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T
May 2017 - began freezing sperm
June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T
July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba
July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: temping, opks, cm, extra methyl-folate
R/R: it was so difficult to leave DH this morning. I'd think it was FW already! I did start taking OPKS for fun. No signs of approaching fw yet though. I'm hoping I O before CD 20 though!
CS/Q: As usual, nearing the top of my hill with these high pre-o temps. I'm going to be ecstatic when it drops so I can see if it actually leads to O again.
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits?
Hmm.. I kinda am. I can't think of anything particularly right now because I'm at work.
Type 1 Diabetes since 2001, MTHFR hetero A1298T
Dogs: Raider 4 yrs, Dex 4 yrs
BFP #2 7/6/16 SCH, D&C 8/4/16
BFP #3 12/26/16 EDD: 9/6/17
My Chart / My Diabetes/Pregnancy Blog
My Type 1/TTC/Pregnancy Podcast:
Juicebox Podcast Episode 118
A1Cs:
1/12/16 6.7%
5/25/16 6.0%
11/2/16 6.1%
3/22/16 5.8%
4/27/17 5.4%
6/13/17 5.3%
"Sugar Fancy Tutu"
Month/Cycle: 3/3 TTCAL (I'm changing my # of cycles trying because if I'm honest with myself, when DH agreed to unbench early, I had already O'd that first cycle so I don't think it really counts)
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: BBT, PNV, DHA, Maca, CM/CP, green tea, feminine balance tea, OPKs
R/R: EWCM this morning and OPK is getting pretty close to positive. I thought my little surgery and back injury might delay my ovulation a bit but looks like it's coming right on time. Only problem with that is that of course DH is probably not getting home until 9pm Wednesday. That's potentially O day, so my motto is "O day is better than no day" lmao
Rant: my back still really hurts and I've gotten barely anything done but I think it might be slowly improving. Rave: I forced myself to a get together yesterday despite the pain, just brought my comfy chair along, and it was great to see friends I haven't seen in a long time
CS/Q: nope
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits?
Um hmmm. I do say "knock on wood" when I'm talking about certain things that are going well in hopes that I won't somehow jinx it, I guess lol Can't think of anything else really concrete right now...
Thanks everyone for the anniversary well wishes!!! You ladies are the best!
@Flinstone, YAY another Packers fan!!
@PolarBear517, I’m not totally convinced that you O’d yet. The two elevated temps you have you said that you were sleep deprived, plus no +opk yet. FX it’s just a FF fake out this time!
@GlitterFish, Sounds like your boss is just trying to get out of going to the meetings! I hope they aren’t super dreadful for you.
@furbabymom2007, So sorry for CD1. Drink all the things today if that’s your thing. GL with your ovary check on Wednesday!
@adirat, I was sporting my Packers hoodie! If things start looking bad, it’s time to pull out my Rodgers jersey! Oh, and good thinking with working from home if the debate is close by. Yikes!!
@KhRun17, LOL! I can pretty much be friends with anyone EXCEPT Patriots fan. Just NO!!!!! Sorry about you being pulled over. That cop sounds like he just wanted something to do…
@AmeliaBedelia, That’s an interesting question. I would think if you were lucky enough to get KU this cycle maybe twins might be possible. You never know though! GL! PS, I LOVE your screen name. Man, I was so obsessed with those books when I was little.
@LuND, Sorry you’re having a tough day. When you’re TTC, pretty much everything revolves around that, so I hear you with DH being sick = poor us because we won’t BD.
@zwink1, I’m SO jealous you were at Lambeau! My SIL was at the game yesterday, too! I’ve never gotten the chance to go to a game. I will however be at the Redskins/Packers game in November! But, that’s in DC. Better than nothing (and hey, free tickets!!). I hope you are wrong about jinxing yourself with the job.
@leilac, Oh Yes, I’m eating all the cured meats and drinking all the wine I can!!
@BMPNAB, sorry for CD1. Treat yourself!
@RunRestRepeat, Welcome!!
@RatParade, Oh lady I’m sorry your having a tough day. All the hugs!
@Sirius37, FX for O soon!! And I LOVE the Michael Scott gif!
@ClaireCF, FX for you this cycle!!
@ahrains, GL at your appointment tomorrow!!
Dating since: 11/17/2001
Married: 9/26/2009
TTC: June 2016
EDD: 5/14/2018
@GeorgiaWife6912 I'm so sorry - I lost my mom just over seven years ago and wish I could say it gets easier. Instead, creep internet hugs to you today.
Dating: 12/21/2001
Married: 09/08/2012
BFP: 11/16/2016 EDD: 07/27/2017
Baby Fish born: 08/01/2017
Month/Cycle: 6/6 - 1 TTCAL
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: PNV, Vitamin D, fish oil, CoQ10, temping
R/R: I woke up at about 4:30 last night which sucks because it screwed up my temping and I had a hard time getting back to sleep. I was so not ready for Monday yet. Again, why can't we work even five days and then have a three-day weekend every week?
CS/Q:
GTKY: It depends on the level of commitment it takes. We've had a number of black cats (mostly ones that just moved in and decided to call the place home) so I don't worry about them. I don't walk under ladders but that's really because it just isn't a best practice anyways. If I spill salt, I do toss a pinch over both shoulders because I can't ever remember which one is correct. Things like that.
Married: June 2011
TTC since Feb 2016
BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16
BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP
BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
"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
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
@maebee87 I think mine is taking longer than before but I'm not sure. I was also thinking that it was taking a long time this morning and I finally pulled it out and it was off. So... there's also the whole temping when you're half asleep factor.
@GeorgiaWife6912 I am so sorry. I hope that you're able to do something to honor her today, even if it's just buying yourself some flowers.
@BertieMeetsGertie Happy anniversary! I like the sounds of your party. Can I come to the first part of it?
@PolarBear517 Are there any potential explanations for the higher temps? Refreshing adult beverages? I would go ahead and keep operating as though you have yet to O just to be on the safe side.
@GlitterFish I don't think there's a specific file anywhere. Some came direct from my doctor and some came from my own research. PNVs because it's good to already have that folic acid built up in your system before you get KU. Vitamin D came from my doctor because so many people are deficient, especially where I come from and I believe it has specific TTC implications. I researched it so long ago that I've forgotten, though. She also recommended the fish oil, too. Not necessarily for TTC but because it's good for me and is good to have on board when (see that positive thinking!) I'm pregnant because it's good for the baby, too. CoQ10 is because I've read it's good for egg quality. I'll also be adding the evening primrose oil (EPO) and green tea when it's closer to FW to help with CM.
@lulu1180 I know I haven't been around so this may have been answered but what kind of puppy and how old?
@furbabymom2007
@KhRun17 Um, wow. That's not how the law works and I'm pretty sure it doesn't vary that much from state to state. Yellow is yellow. Red is red. Go contest it!
@AmeliaBedelia My friends had three follicles for the IUI that worked. She is having a single baby.
@laurad75 Try going to somewhere else on the site (anywhere other than the home page) then clicking the login link. I had some trouble with that a little bit ago and that seemed to work.
@RunRestRepeat Welcome!
@RatParade You definitely get to keep pouting as long as AF sticks around.
@Sirius37 I was wondering how long it would take before that gif popped up!
@ClaireCF I can't believe it was YH's first time camping! I love being out and off the grid!
@adirat I'm happy that things are moving forward for you!
Married: June 2011
TTC since Feb 2016
BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16
BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP
BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
"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
@lulu1180 I think @linzrunz did the poll / post last month for siggy challenge!
@claireCF My acupuncture is covered by my copay. I go for my back, but I had my longest LF when I was going 3 times a week.
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: 1 (or maybe tomorrow is 1, still learning.)
WAYDTGKU: Decided to try to get KU.
R/R: Rave-:Typical new member rave: "Yay! we've decided to start trying!"
Rant: I just got a tin of boy scout caramel popcorn yesterday and it's already 1/2 gone!
CS/Q: Is day 1 of your period counted as 0? Or strictly ordinal?
GTKY: Are you superstitious or not? If so, what are your beliefs or habits? I really believe in the personality traits ascribed by astrological sign--especially negative ones.
There are a lot of new terms to learn, and it can be confusing
ETA: welcome!! If you haven't already, check out the newbie guide and introduce yourself on the intro thread.
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
I completely missed sports superstitions. I was in marching band in college and now wear my under-the-uniform-shirt for home games or else we loose.
GeorgiaWife6912 : I’m sorry for your loss.
KhRun17 : “In our state yellow is the same violation as red” Really?! I’d contest in court just because he said something so dumb.
LuND : I get so frustrated when DH gets sick. Hope yours feels better soon.
Aurora1973 : Thank you! I have read the Newbie Guide but missed the intro thread. :::goes to find it:::
@maebee87 my thermometer takes quite a while to beep and I also feel like I have to lie on my back (like I swear it takes even longer if I lie on my side lol)
@NYTino24 bahaha I have also gone cross eyed trying to see if my thermometer is still going lmao
@PolarBear517 hoping you haven't O'd yet!
@hartmich @sirius37 @adirat last cycle (first cycle using opks) I also O'd the day of my positive OPK
@GeorgiaWife12 thinking of you on this hard day
@KhRun17 glad you and your H are on the same page now
@LuND don't feel too bad about being pissed....I feel ya
@BMPNAB sorry for cd1 but giggling because I also say I definitely won't test before 12dpo and well...so far it's a big lie lol
@RatParade so sorry *hugs*
@furbabymom2007 so bummed for you