TWW Thursday 2/2

sheknows6 · February 2017

I must be the early riser for the last few days, but anyone is fine to start these threads if anyone ever wants to

Month/Cycle:

CD/DPO:

Timing:

Testing:

R/R:

CS/Q:

GTKY: What's your hidden talent?

canonmom413 · February 2017

Month/Cycle: 3/2 after break (8 months total)
edit: forgot it's a new month

CD/DPO: 22/3

Timing: -4, -2, O

Testing: going to try and hold off until the 10th the earliest.

R/R: All is well. I'm finally here ( in the tww) !

CS/Q: FF was taking forever , it seemed, to show me CH. I finally got them to appear today for on my birthday ( Monday).

GTKY: What's your hidden talent?
I can draw really well.

kiwi2628 · February 2017

Month/Cycle: 5/6

CD/DPO: 18/5

Timing: -5, -3, -1, O, +1

Testing: Next Tuesday or Wednesday

R/R: My kitty is doing great today after surgery! Thanks everyone for the well-wishes. Today is my short day at work, although I have to see a client who I reaaaaaaally don't wanna see, but I will get it over with.

CS/Q:

GTKY: What's your hidden talent?

People always tell me that I know everything- like, really good at trivia because I know so many random facts and stories.

KariAnn323 · February 2017

Month/Cycle: 6/5 (2AL) Month Rollover

CD/DPO: 26/9

Timing: -3, -2, -1, O

Testing: Daily with Wondfos until BFP or AF

R/R: Rant: I'm just ready for the weekend, but we have a ton of stuff going on this weekend so it won't even be that relaxing.

CS/Q: What's kind of PNVs do you take? I'm almost out of mine and am thinking of changing brands.

GTKY: What's your hidden talent? I don't really have one. If I have a talent, I pretty proudly show it off.

slaven · February 2017

Month/Cycle: 6/6

CD/DPO: 28/?

Timing:

Testing: BFN on CD25 (10-12 DPO ish)

R/R: So I was putting O on CD 13/14 based on EWCM. I've had watery cm since then which is not normal. I also had some nonchalant vagina itching the last few weeks. At first it was barely there, every so often, so I didn't think anything of it. I had a yeast infection at the beginning of this cycle that I took an RX for. Now my itching is worse and I'm picking up a refill of the RX tomorrow. Now I don't know when O is because I could have continued to have EWCM but maybe the yeast infection discharge messed with it. I mean, I know with only tracking CM you never really know anyway but it sucks. I could have just completely tested early. If I O'd a few days later than I thought then we actually have better timing.

CS/Q: Can yeast infections around O affect the sperm getting to the egg? (maybe that's a WTO post but oh well)

GTKY: What's your hidden talent?
I'm good at cooking but not the best at baking.

eta: I also have a weird knack for remembering random details. Not quite trivia though. I have horrible short term memory though.

50Wife · February 2017

Month/Cycle: 7/7

CD/DPO: 26/8

Timing: was sick, so -2, -1

Testing: probably won't even bother.

R/R: I'm gonna go all "F the world here" in my rant, so **TW** incase. I started spotting late last night. I usually take spotting with a bit of grace and I'm bummed but hey we will try again. This month I'm just pissed and have the "why not us" mentality when two of my coworkers just got pregnant by just not being careful anymore. Oh that simple huh? Sorry if I'm bringing anyone down first thing in the morning, I just had a bit of hope for this month so I think seeing the spotting is bothering me more because of that. Carry on...

CS/Q:

GTKY: What's your hidden talent? I can curse like a trucker. Really though, I don't think I have any. I'm a mean cook, but I don't consider that a hidden talent? Bottom line, if I had to compete in a talent show, I'd lose unless rolling my tongue counted.

zwink1 · February 2017

@kiwi2628 I'm glad your kitty is doing well after yesterday's surgery!!

@KariAnn323 I was using garden of life but switched to rainbow light because I was terrible at taking the GOLs three times a day... Now I'm working my way through a paper bag full of Rx samples our RE gave me. I had no nausea issues with either the GOL or the rainbow light.

Month/Cycle: 16/14

CD/DPO: 37/6

Timing: -4, -1

Testing: Nope.

R/R: I haven't really been posting in TWW because I don't really feel like I'm actually waiting for anything (other than an HSG, SA, and urologist appt, but those don't count). But hey, our timing is almost as good as it gets with our issue. Also, work promises to be boring and I'm feeling chatty!

CS/Q: Nope.

GTKY: What's your hidden talent?
I don't really know that I have a hidden talent per say. I guess I'd have to agree with @kiwi2628, I know a lot of info that's useless unless you're playing some sort of trivia game.

sheknows6 · February 2017

Month/Cycle: 6/5, forgot my month rollover yesterday, whoops!

CD/DPO: 21/7

Timing: -4, -1, O

Testing: Trying so hard to make it to 14dpo (Thursday)

R/R: My nephew has a few tickets we've been trying to take care of for him, and it's been an absolute nightmare so far. He has two tickets with multiple citations in two different counties, so coordinating has been difficult to say the least. The tickets are over a year old, and I doubt the DA or Judges will show him any leniency if we don't plead PJC or pay some hefty fines. DH and I sat down and had a long discussion with him last night about the importance of being a responsible adult and not ignoring your traffic citations, if he ever gets one again. Cue the Charlie Brown:

CS/Q: See Spoiler box, everything still looks pretty good!

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/ya/afhl07fynoad.png

GTKY: What's your hidden talent? I pole dance for fitness

Edited to fix punctuation

NYTino24 · February 2017

Hoping to see some BFPS soon, ladies!! I'm still benched, but have questions about natural progesterone cream. Who uses it? What kind? How often? Do you notice a temp spike?

kiwi2628 · February 2017

@NYTino24 I have heard that REs say it doesn't absorb through the skin well, so its basically useless. Especially the OTC stuff. I can ask my OB friend though.

leekat14 · February 2017

@sheknows6 thanks for the month rollover reminder!

Month/Cycle: 15/13

CD/DPO: 25/7

Timing:-4-3-1 0x2 +2

Testing: probably

R/R: so I try to convince myself that the symptoms I have are not related but seriously pink creamy cm this morning after yesterday's temp drop. Brain...shhhhhh

CS/Q:

GTKY: What's your hidden talent?
I don't really have one...Lots of talents but nothing secretive

NYTino24 · February 2017

@kiwi2628 Yeah I read something about using it vaginally. That's what women on the progesterone pill do. Just curious!

aggo · February 2017

@kiwi2628 so glad your kitty is doing well!
@KariAnn323 I got Rx ones from my dr, they don't make me nauseous and I like knowing that since they came from a pharmacist they contain everything I need. And they're free because insurance

@slaven I'm not a medical expert but just in research I've done I've read that yeast infections are common during pregnancy and don't affect the baby, so I'd assume they wouldn't affect getting pregnant either. Maybe one of the medically inclined ladies on here knows for sure

Month/Cycle: 1/1

CD/DPO: 18/6

Timing: -4, -1, 0, 1

Testing: Trying to hold out til 2/8 (12dpo) but might cave and test early (9dpo) on Sunday

R/R: I'm so tired today. Took forever to fall asleep last night because I was just so hungry! But it was 11 pm and I wasn't getting out of bed to eat especially since I'd already flossed and all that. Bizarre. On the bright side of things, it's Thursday!

CS/Q:

GTKY: What's your hidden talent? I don't really have one. I can kind of sew. I made my friend a tulle skirt that she wore in her engagement pictures so that made me feel pretty good about myself

TravelingCouple · February 2017

Month/Cycle: 15

CD/DPO: 32/12

Timing: 0-1, 0, 0+1

Testing: Tomorrow

R/R: Omg I can't believe I actually made it this far without testing!

I have never ever made it to 12dpo without testing. And I've rarely ever had a 12+ day luteal phase; I'm so glad this progesterone is working! Month 2 is also a success. Now I will know tomorrow when I test that it will either be surely negative or surely positive, no squinting or questioning. But DAMN it was hard not to test this morning!

CS/Q:

GTKY: What's your hidden talent?
I have a decent singing voice

@canonmom413 I wish I could draw, it must be relaxing
@kiwi2628 so glad your kitty is doing great!
@KariAnn323 I take this one: @NYTino24 I tried it but it didn't affect my LP. I used it for 3+ months. The progesterone suppositories I'm taking now are the only thing that's made such a drastic difference for me (from 8-9 day LP to 13 day LP last month and now 12 and counting)

sheknows6 · February 2017

@TravelingCouple @KariAnn323 I also take Rainbow Light. I like it, but I always take my vitamins at night so I don't get an upset stomach. I've never had an issue with my LP so I wouldn't know about that. I take the daily duo instead of just the prenatal.

Good job on not testing TravelingCouple!!

FX for the biggest BFP tomorrow!

jessafishy · February 2017

Month/Cycle: 4/5

CD/DPO: 23/11

Timing: O-2, O, O+1

Testing: Sunday (2/5) - though my resolve is currently wearing thin.

R/R: Rant: I'm trying so hard not to symptom spot. It's hard. I've had nausea and mild cramping yesterday and this morning. I'm trying to remind myself that it's probably AF coming but my brain keeps going "OMG YOU ARE KTFU!!1!!11!!" CTFD brain.

Rave: On the bright side I just found a bundle of online coding courses worth nearly $1k for $49. I'm so excited!

CS/Q: Nothing to see yet. Temps still way above CL (as per usual) and no triphasic pattern or implantation dip to speak of.

GTKY: What's your hidden talent? Technology troubleshooting. A problem I am unfamiliar with? I can google that shiz and fix it pretty quickly. Puzzles are super fun for me and that's all technology really is, a giant puzzle.

jessafishy · February 2017

@KariAnn323 I take a prescription prenatal. When I was TTC in 2013 I took Nature Valley Softgels with DHA and those were good too.

zwink1 · February 2017

@50Wife I'm sorry you're having a rough day with the spotting and pregnant co-workers. It's tough to deal with. Treat yourself today.

@sheknows6 Your GTKY, a friend of mine does that and loves it! She's always trying to get me to join.

@TravelingCouple woohoo for a 12 day LP! That is awesome, and FX for you tomorrow!

@jessafishy I've been curious about coding, and I think it's something I would like....then again, I've been curious about a lot of jobs I think I'd like since I hate mine and have been looking for a new one for a few months lol.

Also, I keep forgetting to tell you, I love the quote in your siggy! I have it on a light switch plate in our living room.

Anna_1021 · February 2017

@kiwi2628 I'm so glad you kitty is doing fine after the surgery

Must be such a relief.
@TravelingCouple I'm so proud of you for not testing today! Yay, and I'm crossing all my fingers now

Hey ladies, I came to say I'm out. I'm all agry with the world today, and sad.. (guess I'm sangry..), so those who have a sensitive soul today just skip the rest please, no need to bumm you out too.

It was a cruel trick my body played this cycle, I had all the good feelings, AF was one day late with no sign of showing up (not even the usual spotting and so), so of course I peed on a stupid stick this morning just to face yet another BFN and have my period arrive one hour later. It's like "thanks, Universe, I guess I wasn't crushed and shattered enough during the past 13-14 cycles over the past 1,5 year, you had to get me something new getting my hopes up like this". I'm bitter now, I know. I'll get better, I promise.

Here's a real cutie for you to elevate the mood of the board:
Image result for puppy in snow

GL to every one of you, don't you follow me

aggo · February 2017

So sorry for BFN @Anna_1021

Hope you do something nice for yourself today

Image result for hug gif

jessafishy · February 2017

@zwink1 I've dabbled in coding in the past and liked it! I'm self-taught though so I'm sure my code is sloppy. I think being a web developer of some kind would be an ideal job for me (work from home? right up my alley).

And thank you! I heart Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling and I've wanted to get that quote on a print to hang (or add it to a light switch as well!).

[Deleted User] · February 2017

@NYTino24. I was talking oral progesterone before. I didn't think my temps looked all that different from when I wasn't taking it, tbh. I was taking it for 10 days starting around 3-4dpo, but I actually still got AF around the end of that time. Not sure if that answers your question or not! :#

NYTino24 · February 2017

@BusinessWife I knew I should ask you! From what I read, only like 15% of oral progesterone gets metabolized. Creams also can cause the hormone to get stored in fat if applied topically. Therefore the suggestion to use it vaginally. I don't have a LP defect in terms of length. *TW* My issue is temps not staying up during the time I was pregnant.*/TW*

sheknows6 · February 2017

@Anna_1021

Image: https://media.giphy.com/media/YHBVuyabciIRG/giphy.gif

^^^^^Hopefully that makes you smile. Hugs to you friend

Treat yourself today if you can!

[Deleted User] · February 2017

@NYTino24 yeah, I think my doctor wanted it to be metabolized and stored up longer term? It wasn't so much a short lp as just the spotting that would start leading up to AF. Otherwise my levels were normal/plenty high, but they were tanking too fast close to the end of my LP. :/ hence the spotting

Avrilmai · February 2017

@kiwi2628 @zwink1 I'm a trivia person too, most of it is useless information.
@Anna_1021 sorry you're having a rough day & a BFN. sending positive thoughts to you and hoping the universe is nicer to you
@canonmom413 I'm always so impressed/fascinated by those that can draw.

Month/Cycle: 4/4

CD/DPO: 19/5

Timing: -1, O (schedules were tough to sync

Testing: nope I learned my lesson. noticed all of these (non-existent)symptoms and decided i was special...took a test (way too early) and AF actually came early last cycle...so not doing that again.

R/R: just trying to make it to the weekend.

CS/Q:

GTKY: What's your hidden talent? I'm really quite introverted and tend to speak softly, but I also have a pretty good public speaking voice, I can project quite well. People are usually surprised to hear a booming voice come out of me.

Anna_1021 · February 2017

@ag90 @sheknows6 Thank you, those indeed made me smile

@Avrilmai Thanks, yup, the universe better gets herself together

canonmom413 · February 2017

Hey guys, Im back for some tagging

Sorry, I had to do some grocery shopping and cleaning this AM.

@kiwi2628
Im so sorry to hear your kitty had surgery, but so relieved she is doing well! - Love, a fellow kitty momma.

@KariAnn323
I take Naturemade Prenatals +DHA and Target brand fiber+Calcium.

@slaven
They say cooking is an art and baking is a science. I am better at cooking too!

@50Wife
I love my fellow sailor mouths

@sheknows6
I will probably test next Thursday too. FX so hard for you. You can hold out, I know you can do it! Also, I used to do Pole fitness too! well actually, I never did pole, I did chair. They offered both classes, but I did chair for about 2 years. Heels and all! What a workout!

sheknows6 · February 2017

@canonmom413, Thursday Pee Pact? If I have a pact with you, it will be easier to hold out!

ETA: Does anyone else want to join and we can all do a pee pact for Thursday, 2/9?

canonmom413 · February 2017

@showknows Youve got it! I will be only be 10 dpo... So I definitely need a buddy for pee pact!

VLillyV · February 2017

@sheknows6 You're on a roll!

Month/Cycle: 5/4

CD/DPO: CD23 DPO12

Timing: -4,-3,-1,0

Testing: Tested earlier this week, BFN. Feeling AF symptoms (not twinges) so I'm no longer testing

R/R: Rants, rants everywhere!

CS/Q: None

GTKY: What's your hidden talent? I am good at Photoshop. I think its fun, I love to merge subjects, images, backgrounds, all that. I was pretty good at one point but my skills have probably not kept up with technology.

@Avrilmai aw sorry about the bfn. I really hate when the mind plays cruel tricks and makes you think "this is it!" only to flop.
@Anna_1021 *big hug*

Image: https://media.giphy.com/media/plcRYyq0DiyFG/giphy.gif

@jessafishy that deal is a steal! Have fun coding!

I don't mean to be short but my day is catching up to me. I'll try to pop in, but will likely not post on TWW from here onward. I am 99.999999% sure I am out.

linzrunz · February 2017

@Anna_1021 Hugs to you. I know exactly how you feel right now.

Month/Cycle: 18/17

CD/DPO: 28/14

Timing: -3, -1, 0

Testing: BFN today

R/R: Stopped progesterone so I'm just waiting to start another cycle... Awesome. Next step in testing will be SA for H (he is being a butthead and not wanting to do it yet UGH!) and then surgery (laproscopy and hysteroscopy) for me in May. Thinking about NTNP for the next couple cycles.

CS/Q: Nope

GTKY: What's your hidden talent? I'm really good at falling asleep in a car. Does that count?

TravelingCouple · February 2017

*TW rant about other pregnancies mentioned*
Unmistakable period cramps have settled in and all hope I had (which is lot, if I'm being honest) is now gone. How does one NOT turn into a bitter shrew after trying for this long? I tried SO HARD to be calm and stress free this cycle and I was doing so great before these goddamn cramps. At the library with DS' toddler program today literally EVERYONE else there either had a newborn in tow or a swelling belly. And the pregnant ones were complaining about how tired they are. If only they knew how much I'd give to be tired. This is so unfair. I don't know how to stop feeling so bitter and I hate it. Once AF shows I may be taking a break from everything for a while..

linzrunz · February 2017

@TravelingCouple I wish I had some awesome words of wisdom to tell you how to not be bitter, but all I can say is I totally get it. I'm facing a possible surgery and my sister gets KU without even trying. It's so not fair. Anytime you need to complain/vent/whatever, I'm here! And so are all the other women on this site. Hang in there friend.

50Wife · February 2017

@TravelingCouple I'm sorry. This is EXACTLY where I am today. I'm a few months behind you but I get it. I try to be calm and do my own thing and not care if other women are luckier than me but it's just so hard when it's right in your face.
I have nothing helpful to say, only I was positive about this month too and today I am just as bitter.

Anna_1021 · February 2017

@linzrunz @TravelingCouple I'm there with you, girls. **TW** This week I had to tell one of my best friends (to whom motherhood is especially extremely important) that I just can't bear being around her adorable toddler. Just can't. What an awful thing to say but that's the truth. I've decided that I'll be (very wholeheartedly and kindly) be open about these. Can't hold it in any more and be alone with this any more.
Hugs

ALso @linzrunz: my doc aso wants to do laporoscopic surgery on me, but as an explorative surgery to check everything out - like instead of an HSG, surgery right away. Why is yours?

(Edited because Bump ate half of it)

TravelingCouple · February 2017

Thank you sweet ladies @linzrunz @50Wife @Anna_1021 I wish we all weren't here, but it's nice to have support from those who GET it. I wish I could change it for all of us.

@Anna_1021 I think honesty is absolutely key, for yourself and others. I've been much more transparent with my closest friends and family because honestly, no I'm not ok and this is a really rough season of life right now. In TTC and otherwise. And I don't want to pretend I'm OK with those I'm closest to. All my immediate family and best friends know how long we've been trying, so they understand how broken I am when I grab my bag and take it into the bathroom with me at a restaurant, or if I ask for a tampon if I've forgotten one.. it's nice to not have to pretend. But that's just me. I know some need the privacy too and don't want to open up the door for questions. You have to protect your heart.

mispanda · February 2017

I belong here now!

@canonmom413 hi cycle buddy, the 10th would be the earliest I test too. (I hope anyways lol)

@kiwi2628 your timing is awesome!

@TravelingCouple fx for tomorrow!

Month/Cycle: 10/10

CD/DPO: 17/3 (personally I think it's 2 but i'll stick with FF)

Timing:-4, -2, O

Testing: Next Friday or Saturday- Haven't decided yet.

R/R: not much right now.

CS/Q:

GTKY: What's your hidden talent?
Um I don't really have any talents, I'm pretty lame.

canonmom413 · February 2017

@mispanda yay!! Want to joint @sheknows6 and my pee pact? I think Thursday's the 9th though !

We even have same timing

FX lady!

canonmom413 · February 2017

@TravelingCouple hugs so hard!!

linzrunz · February 2017

@Anna_1021 I have an RE referral and part of the first round of testing would include an HSG, but none of it is covered on my insurance (no infertility coverage...boo!). My OB can do the laparoscopy/hysteroscopy and code it so that my insurance will cover it. I've been researching it a little and it looks like it'll do more of an overall health check of everything as opposed to an HSG - but don't quote me on that. (If anyone has any more insight into that claim - especially if I am incorrect - please let me know!). My OB doesn't do HSGs, so that's my only option if I stay with her. So basically, it's insurance reasons.

@TravelingCouple @Anna_1021 Re: telling people vs. not telling... I'm struggling with this as well. So far, H and I have decided to keep quiet. I've told a couple really close friends, my mom, and my brother. I've been tempted to tell my sister (who just got pregnant "on accident" for baby #5) so I can tell her I can't handle any more pregnancy updates or complaining, but have decided that for not it's best not to tell her. It's a difficult decision to make and both comes with pros and cons. You just have to do what's best for you since everyone handles it differently.

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