TWW Saturday 10/8

lulu1180 · October 2016

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CS/Q:

GTKY: What is the most valuable life lesson you have ever learned?

lulu1180 · October 2016

Month/Cycle: 4/5

CD/DPO: 21/11

Timing: EOD (-4, -2, O)

Testing: still trying to wait for AF but my resolve is weakening

R/R: I told myself I wouldn't SS this cycle but in a way it's worse. I've started calling it symptom hunting instead because I'm trying to find things that could mean I'm KU instead of interpreting symptoms already there. I was thinking about testing this morning but my temp dropped

CS/Q: nope

GTKY: What is the most valuable life lesson you have ever learned? To not regret anything in life. I will gladly admit when something was a mistake but I learned that the what-ifs will drive you crazy

BertieMeetsGertie · October 2016

Month/Cycle: 4/4

CD/DPO: 23/11

Timing: -3, -1, +1

Testing: tomorrow

R/R: well my light pink cm yesterday turned into dark brown spotting yesterday. So I'm pretty sure AF is on her way.

CS/Q: nothing today

GTKY: What is the most valuable life lesson you have ever learned?
treat others as you would like to be treated. It seems so simple but people really surprise you (aka Donald Trump).

sevenn · October 2016

Good morning ladies! I finally am up during daylight and on a computer and all ready to reply and love-it away and things are quiet here

hope that means everyone is sleeping in and enjoying their Saturdays!

@lulu1180 lol to SH instead of SS. so funny the little ways we'll try to convince ourselves that we're doing one thing and not another. anyways hope AF stays away!

@BertieMeetsGertie hope AF stays away for you too and you make it to your test day

Month/Cycle: 6/6

CD/DPO: 19/6 cycle buddy with @KhRun17

Timing: -4, -1, O

Testing: it's early enough that I can say I will hold off until AF

R/R: Saturday off today woot! it's pouring here (VA) and was super dark in my bedroom and since I was up for 28 hours yesterday DH let me sleep in and it was glorious. Truthfully we've got a lot to do today and the weather isn't helping but i'm going to milk it for now. Back to the grind tomorrow night for my third week of four of nights.

CS/Q: i temped today! it was nicely within my post-O range. even though that doesn't confirm O (not possible this cycle with my sporadic temping given night shift work), it's nice to see that it's up there. Will temp tomorrow again and then will get a few days at the end of the week as I'm actually traveling for a conference and will get to temp 4 days instead of just 2. not sure why i'm even bothering but it's such a habit at this point.

GTKY: What is the most valuable life lesson you have ever learned? not to be afraid to "do you" even if it upsets other people. this isn't to say be a selfish b*tch who is ignorant to other's feelings, but just to realize that sometimes you have to do what is right for you and your mental health even if it means upsetting someone else.

Nelbetron · October 2016

Morning ladies!! Happy Saturday!

Month/Cycle:4/4

CD/DPO: 14... AF is due today I'm hoping she hurries up and comes because I want to get on to the next cycle...

Testing: no, I got bfn for the past 5 days. Pretty sure I'm out lol

R/R: I got to sleep in... it was glorious! 2 days till exam day then its netflix Binge time for this girl! Haha

CS- nope

GTKY: hmm... I'm not really sure. I wish somebody told me when I was younger to put more emphasis on making life choices to make me happy.

Nelbetron · October 2016

@BertieMeetsGertie sorry about the spotting... I hope it's a fake out and not AF

@sevenn your schedule sounds crazy! Glad you got some solid shut eye!

@lulu1180 you have more resolve than me... you're almost there!!

haylsbayls-2 · October 2016

Month/Cycle:1/1

CD/DPO: 21/7

Testing: doing better than I thought ... maybe start Monday?

R/R: I'm with everyone else symptom hunting. It's too easy with all the crazy stuff people post online!

CS:

GTKY: to just be yourself and not worry about what others think!

NYTino24 · October 2016

Month/Cycle: 1/1 NTNP

CD/DPO: 26/11

Timing: -5, -2

Testing: BFN last night and this morning

R/R: I was supposed to go see my sister yesterday, but traffic from a 13 car pile up changed plans. I stayed home and tested before happy hour - BFN. Then I woke up to a .6 temp jump this morning (and took it again right after to check the temps were similar) so I tested again - BFN. My temp always drops, not rises, with drinking and I only had a cider and 1/2 beer... So I guess my body is messing with me. I think AF is coming tomorrow since I'm breaking out. Tomorrow's temp will tell.

CS/Q: Nope, but tell me it isn't weird!

GTKY: What is the most valuable life lesson you have ever learned?
Be self-reliant. My mom never worked consistently and she couldn't save our house when my dad left. My ex BF cheated on me and made me move out. Luckily, I had an education and good job - so I was okay. I totally trust DH, but if anything happens to him at work, I need to be able to take care of myself / him / our future family.

@Nelbetron I agree with you - happiness is so underrated.
@sevenn Yay for almost being done with night shifts. I couldn't do it.
@lulu1180 No regrets is a great way to live!
@BertieMeetsGertie

vflux33 · October 2016

Month/Cycle: 6/5

CD/DPO: 18/3

Timing: EOD

Testing: Planning to hold out until it's ridiculous, but wine may push me earlier than I want.

R/R: Rant: Neighbors just had their baby last month. We are friendly with them and got them a gift and everything. I'm happy for them. I'm probably wrong, but I have this feeling it happened immediately for them. Also all their family lives nearby and ours is far away. So there are a bunch of cars there every day with people bringing gifts and their parents doing their laundry for them... Trying not to be jealous that it happened so fast for them and that they have so many people nearby to support them. It's not like they don't deserve it--they're decent people. But I see them doing baby stuff out my window every day and it is adding to my impatience. Jealousy isn't my thing, and I don't like myself for feeling this way.

CS/Q:

GTKY: What is the most valuable life lesson you have ever learned? To have the confidence to trust my gut. There have been so many times when I went against it and it ended up being the wrong choice, and then I felt resentful to the people or situation that pushed me to decide against my gut.

@sevenn @Nelbetron I guess my GTKY and yours are arguably the same, just stated differently. Interesting how they are so similar. I guess a lot of us consider others a little too much!

Edited for spelling

purplg8r · October 2016

Month/Cycle: 3/2

CD/DPO: 29/4

Timing: -3, -2 not the best

Testing: next Friday since that would be when AF showed up last cycle

R/R: met up with a bunch of Disney Brides for breakfast this morning and going to the Garth Brooks concert tonight. I love weekends!

CS/Q: none

GTKY: What is the most valuable life lesson you have ever learned? To be yourself and do what makes you happy!

GeorgiaWife6912 · October 2016

@Lulu1180 No regrets is a good one. You're definitely right that the "what ifs" will drive you insane. I'm really bad about thinking about every possible "what if" and it sucks.
@BertieMeetsGertie sorry for spotting

Fx AF isn't on her way. The Golden Rule... I totally agree.
@sevenn working nights sucks! But it stinks even more that you flip flop between nights and days. It's so hard to get adjusted like that.
@nelbetron Whoo hoo for sleeping in! Best feeling ever.
@nytino24 Sorry you didnt make it to see your sister yesterday! That's a pretty big temp spike. Fx you are just testing too early! I 100% agree about being able to support yourself. It's always been a priority for me as well, even though I have a solid marriage and happy life. Like I mentioned to Lulu... I always "what if" way too much.
@vflux33 That's really hard when it's constantly in your face. Hugs to you!

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Month/Cycle: 2/1

CD/DPO: 36/4

Timing: -4, -1, O

Testing: Nah.

R/R: Everything DH is doing today is driving me up the wall. I am so irritated with him today. Ugh. No particular reason either. Also, it's going to be 92* again today. I need fall weather. Rave: at least it's saturday and i'm not at work.

CS/Q: My post O temps arent as high as they were when i was ttc DS. Not a question, just an observation.

GTKY: What is the most valuable life lesson you have ever learned? Be patient but work for what you want and what you believe is right.

KhRun17 · October 2016

@lulu1180 - I'm hoping I can wait for the day AF is due to test too...you can do it!
@nelbetron - sorry for BFN's and impending AF.
@NYTino24 - your life lesson is so good. We moved for my DH's job and I could totally not support him or myself if anything happened to him or his job...luckily, his position is pretty darn stable, so that really won't be an issue. But I still hate not being able to support us at.
@vflux33 - It's so hard to not be jealous with people who get Preggers right away. I know for a fact my SIL did (she had used protection until they were married) got married in October, and told us she was preggers at the end of November. And then like a month later my cousin told me she got pregnant on accident. So frustrating! You're torn between happy for them, and jealous. We feel ya, here! Hopefully we're all in the BFP boat soon.

Month/Cycle: 7/5

CD/DPO: 19/6

Timing: EOD

Testing: Waiting.

R/R: DH and I had a junk food night last night...we totally watched Titanic (what a sweetie) and both got our favorite candy, and oreos. It was awesome. I had peanut butter M&Ms.

CS/Q: Noppers.

GTKY: What is the most valuable life lesson you have ever learned? Treat others with respect, and trust in people. I really believe the best in people, and usually...they come through. Occasionally you're disappointed, but you have to give people a chance.

rainbowturtles · October 2016

Month/Cycle: 4/3 TTCAL

CD/DPO: 24/9

Timing: -1, +1

Testing: Monday

R/R: Not much, I'm doing pretty well. Did sooooo much yesterday so that the weekend would be a little easier. The omelette casserole I prepped last night and then popped in the oven this morning was a hit

CS/Q: temp drop today but I'm 90% sure I was mouth breathing...little stuffy.

GTKY: What is the most valuable life lesson you have ever learned?
oooo that's a toughy. I don't know, I learned at a very young age that life is precious and not permanent (my dad died when I was 3 months old). So I always make sure to tell people I love them....friends, family, etc....you never know when it's going to be the last time and don't take life, people, or your health for granted.

Pinky917 · October 2016

@vflux33 I totally feel you on the jealousy thing. Two of my close friends had babies this year, and as much as I really am so happy for them I can't help but feel a little jealous as well, and it drives me crazy that I feel that way.
Month/Cycle: 5/5

CD/DPO: 23/11 or 12

Timing: meh...

Testing: BFN this morning

R/R: Eh, nothing really. Pretty much expected that this wasn't going to be our month, so no real surprise this morning. Now just waiting for AF to show early next week.

CS/Q: nope

GTKY: What is the most valuable life lesson you have ever learned? This pretty much goes along with what some of the others have said, but just that there is nothing wrong with looking out for your own happiness before someone else's. I spent way to much time putting everyone else's feelings before my own, and it really took a toll on my after a while.

dinosaur · October 2016

Month/Cycle: 5/5

CD/DPO: 25/12

Timing: -1, 0, +1

Testing: BFN. Pretty sure I'm out.

R/R: I had the worst headache yesterday, so I didn't end up posting anything.

CS/Q: None.

GTKY: What is the most valuable life lesson you have ever learned?

This one is too hard....

lulu1180 · October 2016

@BertieMeetsGertie Fx the brown spotting is just a fake-out and AF is not on her way!

@sevenn So glad to see you on here again! Hopefully you’re able to post a bit more when you’re travelling

@Nelbetron @KhRun17 Thanks for the encouragement! I really needed it today.

@NYTino24 @Nelbetron @Pinky917 @Dinosaur Sorry for the BFN ladies! Treat yourself today!

@haylsbayls Just wanted to say that you’ll be more likely to get a bfn at 9 DPO

@NYTino24 Sorry you didn’t get to visit your sister like you planned. Hope she’s doing well!

@vflux33 I’m not really a jealous person either but it really affected me when my friend got a bfp after her first month trying. It’s hard not to feel a little jealous any time you see someone else get KU after you’ve been trying for several months

@purplg8tr Have fun at the Garth concert! I wish I had been able to see him when he came to town last year but it sold out waaaaaaaaay too quick

@GeorgiaWife6912 There are days that DH just irritates me to no end and I have to stay away from him so I don’t snap lol. Hope he stops driving you crazy! Also, my post-o temps are lower than the last 2 cycles, I’m just attributing it to the lower temps here and the fact that we haven’t turned on the heat yet

@rainbowturtles You need to share that recipe!

NYTino24 · October 2016

@GeorgiaWife12 Now I'm going insane. My main body conspiracy theory is that maybe this is O and FF / OPK were wrong. I have ovulated as late as CD24 last cycle, so it's totally possible. However, I did an OPK and although there was a very, very faint line, it was negative. I also feel low CP and don't have EWCM, but we BD this morning and it's still a little early to tell. Today's temp was also the highest I've had at 5am in the last 4 months since I started BBT, so that goes against my theory. Ahhh! I just want to wake up tomorrow and see what happens already.

Sirius37 · October 2016

@dinosaur I hope you're feeling better today!
@NYTino24 That temp spike is interesting! Maybe your body just really prefers cider

Tomorrow's temp will tell!

Month/Cycle: 3/3

CD/DPO: 31/10

Timing: -3, -1, O, +1

Testing: My temp isn't as high as it normally is and I have a feeling my LP will be about 12 days this cycle....Maybe Monday if nothing seems like it's happening

R/R: Temp stayed at 98.0, so at least it hasn't dropped yet.

Headed to my parents today and I'm stoked to see everyone! Plus, they have eggnog.

CS/Q: Has anyone had a lot of watery/occasionally egg white-ish CM after O? I typically don't so I'm wondering if it is because I O'd so late this cycle that my hormones are being weird.

GTKY: What is the most valuable life lesson you have ever learned?
That sometimes, despite my best efforts, things are going to turn out how they're going to turn out and I have to be okay with that. I'm incredibly stubborn so it was a hard one to learn.

Edit: words are hard

NYTino24 · October 2016

@Sirius37 My temp is still up 17 hours after drinking a small amount... I wish I could say that's it. To answer your question, I get EWCM / WCM for a few days after O, so it is possible.

wabash15 · October 2016

Month/Cycle: 5/5

CD/DPO: 5

Timing: excellent

Testing: 10dpo

R/R: it's my birthday, so I probably won't be back today and I'm mobile bumping so not so many comments, but I'll love-tit the heck out of you ladies.

CS/Q: not yet

GTKY: What is the most valuable life lesson you have ever learned? Never give up.

CrystalPDX · October 2016

@BertieMeetsGertie Sorry to hear, hopefully AF stays away.

@Sirius37 OMG Eggnog I am jealous!

Month/Cycle: 2/2

CD/DPO: 28/11

Timing: -3, -1, O

Testing: tomorrow I'll try again

R/R: I am having a really down in the dumps pity party TTC day. My cycle hasn't been longer than 28 days since I quit BC in the Spring, and I usually spot about 2 days before and have noticeable cramping. This month I have had none of that, it's day 28 and I have zero sign of AF, but negative tests. It's really toying with my emotions. I know I'm only on month 2 and I need to get over myself but if AF is coming I wish it would just happen already.

Image: https://media.giphy.com/media/1332tmUf9Myo4o/giphy.gif

CS/Q: nope

GTKY: What is the most valuable life lesson you have ever learned? Tell people that you love them and how much they mean to you. If you have something nice to say to a friend or family member don't keep it to yourself!

leekat14 · October 2016

@BertieMeetsGertie noooooo

LadyMillil · October 2016

lulu1180 said:

Month/Cycle: 19/22

CD/DPO: 22/6

Timing: -4, -2, +1

Testing: nope

R/R: I might be getting sick :S

CS/Q:

GTKY: What is the most valuable life lesson you have ever learned? you don't need to keep negative people in your life just because you re related

jackiemarie1989-2 · October 2016

@BertieMeetsGertie and @NYTino24, I hope you're wrong and that AF stays away!
@sevenn that's great you got to sleep in. I used to work nights, and that sleep after shift work is wonderful, like nothing else.
@NYTino24 @Nelbetron @Dinosaur @Pinky917 I'm sorry for the BFNs, ladies.
@vflux33 I feel you. You can be happy for someone but you can't change your own feelings about your own situation. You're only human and I'm sure many, if not all of us here have felt the same way before. Hugs.
@KhRun17 candy and Titanic? Amazinggg. I'm just gonna leave this here-

@rainbowturtles , I'm so sorry about your dad. That is a very valuable life lesson.

@wabash15 Happy Birthday!

Month/Cycle: 4/4

CD/DPO: 19/7

Timing: -4, -2, -1

Testing: hoping to hold out till at least Wed, which is 11dpo for me

R/R: Birthday party for my nieces today. We had a great time spending time with family

Cs/Q: Nope

GTKY: Hm...I would probably say, not making decisions out of fear. Some things you're never truly ready for, you just have to take a leap of faith. If you truly want it, go for it now. Life is too short. I got my heart broken a lot in college from just diving in to things, but I wouldn't take back or change any of it and I learned a lot. Plus that's how I met my husband, giving him a shot even though the timing wasn't great (I had just got out of a bad relationship).

purplg8r · October 2016

@wabash15 happy birthday!!

GeorgiaWife6912 · October 2016

@wabash15 Happy Birthday!!!

vflux33 · October 2016

@wabash15 Happy birthday!

@Sirius37 I got EWCM for 1-2 days post O this cycle, and if anything I O'd earlier than normal (for me). I think it's pretty normal --especially considering O can last up to 48 hours, so one of those days past O could have still actually been mid-O for you.

BertieMeetsGertie · October 2016

@vflux33, I would feel the same way. It's so hard to be happy for others when you are struggling.

@NYTino24, isn't it great when our bodies like to play tricks on us? I hope you're not out yet!!
@KhRun17, peanut butter m&ms are the best!
@Pinky917, sorry for the bfn

@Dinosaur, sorry for the bfn

@Sirius37, I've had fertile cm a few days after O
@wabash15, happy birthday, girlie!!

@CrystalPDX, I hope your body gets it together soon!

rainbowturtles · October 2016

@lulu1180 I did a variation on this recipe: https://pin.it/JHkyfyk

I greased a glass lasagna-type/sized casserole dish and spread frozen hashbrown pieces on the bottom. Dice 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, and 1 small onion. Sauté in a pan until softened/translucent and then spread over hashbrowns. I used deli black forest ham and just diced up a bunch and spread it over the veg. Then spread grated cheese over all of it (I used cheddar and mozzarella and a touch of asiago just because I had all three lol). In a medium mixing bowl I lightly beat 12 eggs and then added 1 cup of milk, s&p, and some Italian seasoning. Pour egg mixture all over the contents of casserole dish. Then I covered with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge. This morning I heated the oven to 375F and popped it in for 35-40min while we were still lounging in bed lol. The kitchen smells amazing when you come out eventually lol! It makes six large servings, so will feed the two of us for three days; which is the entire long weekend so yay!

MrsN092714 · October 2016

Month / Cycle: 1al
CD/DPO: 28/7(?)
Timing:-3,-2,O
Testing: maybe tomorrow because I'm crazy, if I don't remember with flu I'm waiting until Thursday
R/R: my son slept worse than he ever has last night. I'm fricken exhausted. My husband is driving me fricken crazy and was absolutely no help last night or today, and to top it off my BSC is at an all time high. I've been having crazy dreams the last 3 nights, I feel like I can smell everything and not knowing when I actually ovulated is driving me nuts. Although with my son sleeping the way he has been I would never get an accurate reading so I don't even know if there is much of a point to temping... fml

CS/Q: naw

GTKY: probably to just roll with the punches. A lot can happen when you try to have a plan and sometimes you just need to allow things to fall into place. Forcing things doesn't usually result in the best outcome

KhRun17 · October 2016

@Sirius37 - where are they getting egg nog so early?! DH and I are OBSESSED! The first day we see it in stores we buy 2-3 containers of it...it's bad. Grate a little fresh nutmeg on there...heaven!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY @wabash15 I so hope you have a new little birthday present...fx this cycle is yours!

rainbowturtles · October 2016

@Sirius37 @KhRun17 DH is obsessed with egg nog, too, and I grabbed him some for the weekend lol Is it available in the US right now, too? I thought maybe it was available in Canada because of thanksgiving. I'm thinking of making him some eggnog fudge!

leekat14 · October 2016

@wabash15 Happy Birthday to you!!!

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