Benched/TTA Weekly Check-In (10/3)

izza2 · October 2016

***General TW that this thread can and will mention MC and loss.***

This is a place for those of us who have already started TTC, but have hit a roadblock and are delaying for whatever reason. You can express your thoughts, feelings, and frustrations on not TTC and connect with others who are in the same boat. TTC can be a long journey, and having to wait makes it feel even longer- even if it is for a good reason. Feel free to resurrect this thread at any point in the week if you have something to say, and treat this like an ongoing conversation.

Benched = involuntarily not NTNP/TTC and are "out of the game," usually due to medical reasons
TTA = avoiding pregnancy by using protection or FAM, usually for non-health-related reasons __________________________________________________________________

Are you benched or TTA?

What brings you here?

How long do you think you'll be here?

How have things been going?

Any R/R/CS?

GTKY: Fill in the blank: "If you really knew me, you'd know _______."

mrs35 · October 2016

Are you benched or TTA?
Benched.
What brings you here?
D&C June 18th. No AF since.
How long do you think you'll be here?
Taking estrogen for a few more weeks then round 2 of Provera. Hoping for AF after that. I will be here a month minimum. Possibly longer.
How have things been going?
Things have been pretty rough since my failed Provera round. Maybe it's all the extra estrogen. I've honestly been a wreck.
Any R/R/CS?
My best friend had her baby shower this last weekend. I went and it was so difficult. She sent me a really sweet message after about how she knew it must have been hard for me to be there and she appreciated it. That was nice. It was also my birthday so that helped lift my spirits too!
GTKY: Fill in the blank: "If you really knew me, you'd know _______."
I love making quilts but I am overly critical of them. I can't make one for myself because it would never be good enough. When I give them to others they love them and aren't as critical.

doxiemoxie212 · October 2016

Are you benched or TTA? benched

What brings you here? MC last week

How long do you think you'll be here? December

How have things been going? Fine

Any R/R/CS? Work sucks. I really need to figure out a way to have this stop being an all encompassing aspect of my life

GTKY: Fill in the blank: "If you really knew me, you'd know _______." That my bitchy resting face is 100% unintentional. That my perfectionism can be debilitating. That I do my best to challenge the people in my life because that is what I expect most from the people I care about - to help me be a better person by challenging me.

bmo88 · October 2016

Are you benched or TTA? TTA until January 2017

What brings you here? Just to learn more, prepare and learn about others experiences.

How long do you think you'll be here? About 3 months.

How have things been going? So so. Just trying to stay pre-occupied.

Any R/R/CS?N/A

GTKY: Fill in the blank: "If you really knew me, you'd know _______."

I am incredibly sarcastic and not serious about half the stuff I say (with a dead pan look on my face, while saying it).

mrs35 · October 2016

@doxiemoxie212 hey! Fellow resting bitch face here!

ChefRamsay · October 2016

@mrs35 - Sorry you're having a tough time. That was nice of your friend to think of you. And happy birthday

@doxiemoxie212 - I hear you about work, I wonder how no one has caught me crying at my desk before. I like to listen to talk radio or music to try and distract me. And my resting bitch face is completely intentional.

Image: https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mHl5tmPrv8U/VcmCmXiOGkI/AAAAAAAACgU/C94jZWCPNmA/s400/all-i-really-have-going-for-me-is-sarcasm-resting-bitch-face-a-huge-rack-and-really-good-eyebrows-3d268.png

Are you benched or TTA?
TTA
What brings you here?
MC in May
How long do you think you'll be here?
Until my H is ready to try again.
How have things been going?
Alight. I was busy this weekend making casseroles. I brought some to my MIL and my grand-MIL and still have enough in my freezer I won't have to cook dinner for the next month. So I'm feeling pretty pleased with myself.
Any R/R/CS?

GTKY: Fill in the blank: "If you really knew me, you'd know _______."
I love baking and making candies and sweets.

Cats*in*space · October 2016

@doxiemoxie212I tell people it's a medical condition

Are you benched or TTA? benched

What brings you here? MMC 8/4

How long do you think you'll be here? I was looking at my calendar and I'll be traveling when I expected to ovulate in November (3 months is what doc suggested) so it looks like early December.

How have things been going? I disappeared for a few weeks, sorry! Things have been good. Emotionally feel so much better than 2 months ago. Exercising more, socializing more. Feeling great.

Any R/R/CS? I ordered a robovac from Amazon and life is glorious.

GTKY: Fill in the blank: "If you really knew me, you'd know _______." That unsalted butter is an abomination.

krys-2 · October 2016

Are you benched or TTA? Benched for this month #allthetravel

What brings you here? Work travel is getting the way of things again, and it bums me out too much to post in the daily threads

I'll be in Asia for the 3rd cycle out of 7. I hope it's ok for me to post here since it's not a medical roadblock...I kind of feel like an asshole, but I swear I'm not trying to be.

How long do you think you'll be here? I'm hoping just this cycle.

How have things been going? I've had pretty short cycles and really short LPs. I started adding in B6 about 70 days ago, and that seems to be helping. I'm ovulating closer to CD 14/15 instead of 17, and my cycle is 1-2 days longer, so that's helping! I made it to 10DPO last cycle, which compared to 5 or 6, is really positive.

Any R/R/CS? Nah. I'm not charting anything this month, and giving myself a mental break.

GTKY: Fill in the blank: "If you really knew me, you'd know _______." that today is not the day for me to be stuck seniorsitting my Nana, not at my own house, with my husband on the opposite side of the country. It's national taco day AND taco Tuesday. I feel so alone. LOL

ETA: words

NYTino24 · October 2016

@Krys I've been thinking about you! Glad your LP had lengthened. Hope your traveling is fun, but slows down for you.

izza2 · October 2016

@mrs35 - I'm glad your friend thought of you! That definitely shows how much she values you and your friendship. I've unfortunately seen quite a few people in the same situation who had "friends" who were offended they may not have been 100% stoked and up-beat at their showers. And happy belated birthday!
@doxiemoxie212 - Resting bitchface FTW. And major hugs being sent your way.
@ChefRamsay - But what kind of casseroles? You're missing the important points, here!
@jmn1985 - I'm glad you're feeling better! *hugs*
@Krys - You're absolutely right to post here. The check-ins aren't just for those who are benched for a medical condition or a loss; it's here for anyone who has had an interruption in their TTC journey, whether that be travel, loss, or schooling, etc. I'm glad your LP has lengthened!

Are you benched or TTA? TTA

What brings you here? College

How long do you think you'll be here? ~10/11 months

How have things been going? Another month gone is another month closer to TTC again!

Any R/R/CS? My mother is one of those people who instantly thinks everything = pregnancy. I told her I wasn't feeling well on Monday, and she thought I felt hot, so of course her first question was whether or not I was pregnant.
Like, no, mum. I just bled for 3 days. Do you really think I'm pregnant?

GTKY: Fill in the blank: "If you really knew me, you'd know _______." I am a highly sarcastic person with an all-or-nothing personality.

ChefRamsay · October 2016

@jmn1985 - what's your issue with unsalted butter!?

@Krys - sorry work is interfering with TTC. It's frustrating having to put off TTC no matter what the reason. I'm new so maybe it's not my place to say, but feel free to post in this thread!

@izza2 - since you aksed, I made...
Nacho casserole
Enchilada casserole
Tamale pie
Chicken pot pie
Spaghetti pie
Lasagna
Veggie lasagna
Ham & potato casserole
Taco soup
Chili

Feel free to let me know if you're looking for recipes

JDW0325 · October 2016

**LURKING**
@ChefRamsay
I need some of these recipes please! Chicken pot pie, Spaghetti pie, Ham & potato casserole, and taco soup please!

JDW0325 · October 2016

Just wanted to express my sincere sympathies to all those going through a loss. I had a D&C on August 5th and am here to talk if anyone wants to!

izza2 · October 2016

ChefRamsay said:

@jmn1985 - what's your issue with unsalted butter!?

@Krys - sorry work is interfering with TTC. It's frustrating having to put off TTC no matter what the reason. I'm new so maybe it's not my place to say, but feel free to post in this thread!

@izza2 - since you aksed, I made...
Nacho casserole
Enchilada casserole
Tamale pie
Chicken pot pie
Spaghetti pie
Lasagna
Veggie lasagna
Ham & potato casserole
Taco soup
Chili

Feel free to let me know if you're looking for recipes

Nacho casserole sounds like heaven. As does enchilada casserole. And taco soup. And ham & potato casserole.

Definitely interested in recipes!

ChefRamsay · October 2016

Well I guess I'll post some recipes after I get home!

ChefRamsay · October 2016

Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole

· 1 cup sour cream

· 2 cans cream of celery soup

· Salt and pepper

· Garlic powder

· 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

· 2 cups cooked ham

· 2 (20 oz) packages hash brown potatoes

Mix together sour cream, soup and seasonings in bowl. Mix in ham and potatoes. Add mixture to pans. Cover and freeze. Or top with potato chips or bread crumbs and bake at 350*F 40 mins covered and 10-15 mins uncovered. Makes 2 - 8x8 pans or 1 - 9X13

Spaghetti Pie

· 1 lbs ground beef

· 1 lbs Italian sausage

· 1 lb box spaghetti noodles

· 2 small onions

· 1 clove garlic

· 2 jars spaghetti sauce

· 1 can diced tomatoes

· 2 eggs

· 2 cups sour cream

· 1 cup Parmesan cheese

· 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook meat, onions and garlic. Add I jar of sauce and tomatoes. Let cool. In bowl beat eggs, add sour cream and parm cheese. Cook noodles according to box then mix with remaining jar of sauce. Grease pans and add noodles. Top noodles with sour cream mixture, then meat mixture then mozzarella cheese. Cover and freeze. Or bake at 350*F covered 30 mins, uncovered 15 mins. Makes 1 – 9x13 pan or 2 9X9 pans.

Taco Soup

· 1 ½ lbs ground beef

· 2 small onions

· 2 cans kidney beans

· 2 cans diced tomatoes

· 1 can tomato sauce

· 1 pack taco seasonings

Brown meat. Add ingredients in order give. Bring to a boil and simmer 15 mins. Cool completely and freeze. Or enjoy with sour cream, olives, tortilla chips and cheese.

Chicken Pot Pie

· 1 Stick butter

· 1 cup celery

· 1 cup carrot

· 1 cup mushroom (or you could use potato)

· 2 cups onion

· 1 clove garlic

· Fresh rosemary, thyme, parsley, basil

· Salt & pepper

· 1 cup peas

· 2 cups chicken

· ½ cup flour

· 2 cups chicken broth

· 1 cup heavy cream

· 2 pie crusts

Melt 3 Tabs of butter over medium high heat. Add veggies and seasonings. Sauté until soft, about 15 min then add chicken and peas. Add the remaining butter and melt completely. Add flour and stir until everything is completely covered. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add cream and let simmer about 5 mins or until thick. Remove from heat and let cool. Add to pie crusts, make sure to slit the top of pie to vent while cooking. Cover and freeze or bake at 400*F 35-45 mins or until golden brown. Makes 2 small pies or 1 large pie

ChefRamsay · October 2016

I'm too lazy to type this one up so excuse my messy recipe page.

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