@heatherdubrow it's not there yet, but the mosquito that can carry the virus lives there. I keep checking the CDC website to make sure there's no local transmission.
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? I have a son who is 3 and a half who asks about a brother/sister almost every day
Any thoughts about this cycle? Last unmedicated cycle before we start Ivf. I'm hopeful but realistic.
Any questions?
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far?
We are doing a week of day trips again this year in late August so we can save up for Disney hopefully next year. Prob will take DS to crayola factory, aquarium, a beach day and a local amusement park.
@shortstack930 we had no issues conceiving our son in December of 2012; it was our second cycle NTNP. Given the fact that my DH & I both have infertility issues now, my RE feels like I was "lucky" with DS and that everything just lined up. I'll never know but just know you aren't alone!
@Marley629 so strange how that can happen!! Good to know I'm not the only one!
TTC History
Me: 35 DH: 34 Married 07/2012 DD born 07/2014 DD2 born 10/2018 DS born 10/2022
IF history: TTC #2 since January 2016 June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018 FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
@ChloandCoco I hadn't thought of Zika honestly. We put off vacations last summer thinking that I MIGHT be pregnant and, well, we see how that worked out. I told DH I didn't want to do that again this summer and wanted to go somewhere we couldn't if we'd had an infant. So we're going to Hawaii, Zika be damned! @wabash15 yup, my bf mom group is awesome and a life saver. Still bff with moms I met in that group. But I am literally the last one from the group without a second kid too. I keep thinking what I'd do if we didn't ending getting pregnant again and I think we'd adopt. I never imagined raising an only child.
This is only my second post, so I apologize in advance if I make any mistakes with it!!
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? NTNP for over a year. I have been keeping track via an app on my phone. This was our first month/cycle using OPKs.
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? Our daughter is 2, almost 3!
Any thoughts about this cycle? We had decent timing this month, but my DH came down with a man cold when I had a positive ovulation test. So, hoping it still works out.
Any questions? Not any that I can think of right now!
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far? Possibly going to Key West with the in laws and 2 of our nieces this summer. Otherwise, beach & splash pad with friends!
Oh hey, @CecilB93, I was scheduled for induction on Feb. 28th bc of gestational hypertension, but our little guy made an early arrival. We were thinking he was going to be a leap day baby! Are you currently BFing (since no period?)
@fwtx5815 No! I've been done breast feeding for about 2 months now! And before that I was only BFing at night for a good month+. But of course I come and say that I haven't had a period and then when I get home tonight and go to the bathroom I see that AF seems to be making her appearance tonight. Great
Hi everyone! I'm actually benched at the moment, and I've only been participating in the benched thread here and active over on ttcal, but I figured I'd check in here anyway
*tw loss mentioned*
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month?
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? I have a 19 month old DS and one angel baby
Any thoughts about this cycle? I'm on day 7 of my first af post loss and it's been the longest af ever (mine are usually 5 days) but I know my cycles may be wonky for a while. I'm planning to start temping/charting next cycle. I'm benched this cycle and can start ttc next, but I plan to tta for a bit, for a mental break.
Any questions? None
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far? DH and I are big SF Giants fans and live about 4 hours away from San Francisco so we're planning to go to 2-3 games this summer (nothing set in stone yet) no big vacation plans since we're planning our Disneyland trip next March. So jealous of everyone going to Hawaii!!
How do all you moms who are still bf'ing work temping? Or do you not? My DD is 9 months old, still bf'ing, and nowhere close to sttn. We're not actively trying yet, but I didn't go the bc route because the ob told me at my 6 wk pp appt that the mini pill was less effective and I couldn't see pumping myself with hormones that may not even prevent. So I was going to temp to prevent. But with a baby waking up every 3-4 hrs, 5 on a good night, I hate to set the alarm for one more wake-up that of course will not coincidentally align with her wake up. But also, the whole resting time before taking a temp for accuracy. Also, I'd like #2 to be within 3 yrs of age to DD if possible, so I want to get an idea of my cycles before it's time to actually try. Any suggestions/advice/experience?
@kitkat8713 for me I would pick a time that was consistent, what ever time that was even if its less than 3 hours of sleep. Its Ok if your up before it as long as you've fallen back to sleep. your chart will be a bit rocky but you'll still see a temp shift
*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
What number are you trying for? #2 for me, #1 for FI
Cycle/Month? 1/1
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? DD, age 8
Any thoughts about this cycle? I'm cautiously optimistic. Waiting on BFP.
Any questions?
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far? FI and I will be on our honeymoon in July (getting married in May but postponing due to work/moving). Other than that, we'll probably take DD to the beach. We live in FL so that should be pretty easy....
@wabash15 thoughts on the importance of consistency (same time every day) vs resting time? Which do you think is more important? For example, if I set my alarm for 4:00 am every day. But then DD wakes up at 3:00, I feed and rock and it's 3:30 before I lay back down. Temp at normal 4:00 time, or reset alarm for maybe 5:00?
@shortstack930 Yes, with DS it only took 2 cycles. Now we are on cycle 8 this time around. I have to think it has something to do with the fact we are 6 years older now, but who knows.
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 8
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? DS, age 5
Any thoughts about this cycle? Well, I'm trying to remain hopeful, but it gets a little harder each month. It's been a bit of a blow after we only TTC for 2 cycles with DS. Maybe we just got supremely lucky, or maybe our age is affecting things now. Who knows. I've been trying to mentally prepare myself that this may not happen since DH doesn't want to go down the path of testing and treatments, mostly due to age/time/money. I get it, but it is mentally draining to gear up for something and then have to completely change your expectations. And this all makes me feel guilty to discuss because, as others mentioned, I already have a DS. As I've gotten older, I really feel like I'd like him to have someone in the future. Our families are so, so small. I worry about him not having any family left one day. There isn't really anyone I can talk to about this since no one knows we are even trying, so thanks for starting the thread.
Any questions? Not really.
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far? We might do a little camping trip/amusement park over the summer, but that will be it for now.
@alysapuggles I am mostly a lurker but felt the need to post because we have similar stories. We got pregnant with DS after only 3 cycles (and some testing but that's a story for another day) and I'm now on cycle 7 with nada. DH is on the line of, if it happens it happens but I don't think he'd go for testing and treatments (DS has some health issues that make him scared to have another) and although I am so happy to have DS, I would love to have another for many reasons, one of them being that DS has that someone.
What number: 2
Cycle: 7
Other kids at home, ages? Yes, DS 3 (4 next month!)
Thoughts about this cycle? Hopeful as always but not excited about timing. Have an appt with my OBGYN Friday to discuss options (AMA over here)
Hi all! I am a long time lurker, but new to posting. I was planning on just introducing myself on WTO or an intro thread once I was able to participate there, but this thread seems like it fits my situation better. Hoping to participate in WTO soon, and in the meantime lurk and participate where I can (maybe the benched thread?).
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? N/A
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? DS, 11 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? No PP AF yet. DS is sleeping through the night and usually BFs about 4 times a day (usually at wake up and before bed, then I pump twice at work). Trying to figure out how/when to lessen BF and eventually wean as DS approaches his first birthday.
Any questions? Any signs that O/AF might be on its way, based on your experiences? I know everyone is different, just wondering if for others their PMS signs were the same as before or if it somehow changed PP. I'm keeping an eye on CM, and am trying to temp, though it's hard to do consistently. And any tips or resource suggestions for weaning/lessening BF frequency?
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far? None planned so far. We have family in Europe we thought about visiting, but I'm not sure if I want to make such a long trip with DS. I'm worried about how hard the flights would be, since they would require at least one connection and an overnight flight. We'll see if we can make it work, otherwise just looking forward to enjoying some time outdoors locally.
@happyhiccup for me I did not have any signs prior to my first PP... as for weaning the website kellymom has a lot of great info. when my kiddos were a year I began to wean pumping sessions and dropped on a week. after that I was content to nurse morning and night. we recently fully weaned and I mostly just stopped offering and only nursed when they asked. Then I would limit it to once a day if they were asking for more than that... if they asked I would distract with something else or give a bottle of milk. GL
*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
Gahhhh all of these fantastic sounding vacations have me feeling like I was winter cabin fever!!
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 5/6
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? My son is almost 11 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? I've never been one to be in tune with my body but I can feel very clear dull aches at my right ovary. I'm on CD14 now but it's been going on for about 2 weeks. I'll keep an eye on it but worried it's more than just ovulation pain. Aside from that, just need to find the stamina to do the hibbity with DH more than the two time we DTD during my fertile week last month.
Any questions?
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far? Nothing concrete is planned but my 30th is later this summer and I've been dropping some major hints to DH about visiting the wizard of world of HP so FX for a FL vacation in august.
@kitkat8713 I got my first pp cycle back when DS was 11 months old and he was still nursing pretty often but would sleep a good chunk throughout the night. Just know that your temps may be a bit off if your sleep is disrupted, but you should still be able to see if you're ovulating, like @wabash15 said. Also, my LP was super short (7 days) my first pp cycle. It really never lengthened out to a normal LP and now I'm using progesterone suppositories to help after O (we've been trying for 16 cycles now, ever since my first pp cycle). Just know that your cycles may be wonky for a while. Also, I wanted my kids all less than 2 years between each other and my DS is over 2 now and pregnancy is nowhere in sight for me. So just know that even though you may have a plan, it likely will not end up how you want it to. If it does, great, but try to keep an open mind to the chance that it may not. I had to make the decision whether or not to wean DS or keep nursing him, as I figured that nursing him was the reason for my short LP. I decided not to wean him before he was ready and he weaned himself at 20 months. Just some thoughts to consider with your DD still being young and nursing so often.
@alysapuggles Just know that you're not alone in your thinking. My heart breaks every month when I get my hopes up SO high, and then they're dashed. I can't imagine raising an only child, I never imagined only having one. I am one of four and I am so close to my siblings. It's such a special relationship. I want to give that to DS more than anything. I also want a big family because that's just what I've always dreamed of. You don't need to feel guilty about how you're feeling. We're all in different places in our journey. I understand your feelings completely. @happyhiccup My first pp cycle came when my DS was 11 months, out of nowhere. I never had PMS or anything, it just showed up one day while going pee. My son was still nursing probably 4-5 times a day at the time.
I thought I'd share..this morning at our local library, I was talking to a mom who I've known since DS was an infant. We're not exactly friends, but we're friendly since we see each other a lot at mommy-and-me events locally. Well, she now has a second child so her two children are 13 months apart. She was saying to me that in a lot of ways, she wishes she had waited a bit longer to try for another one because her life is chaos with a toddler and another one just months old. Her older son isn't potty trained yet and is a very..energetic, boy My first knee jerk reaction was, well, I'd give anything for that chaos. But then I thought, you know what? There's no perfect age gap between kids. There will be pros and cons no matter what. The grass always looks greener on the other side and maybe there is a reason why it's taking me longer to get pregnant with our second than I ever imagined. Who knows. I just wanted to share the perspective.
@TravelingCouple I agree 100% - I was worried about the age gap between DS and hopefully #2, but the more I think of it, I like spacing (4.5 years at least). For me, DS is a bit more independent, potty training, going to school, etc. Plus it gave us more time to deal with DS's health issues and get them under control
@TravelingCouple my first and second are just shy of 2 years apart. Those early days are mostly a blur mixed with a lot of crying and stress. I look back on it now with really happy memories but at the time it felt like I was drowning. This next one (if my FET is successful) will be 3 and 5 years apart from my girls. I'm sure that will come with surprises and stresses as well. My point is I agree with you that there is no perfect age gap. It's all hard and it's all wonderful.
My sister is my only sibling and she's 10 years older than me. We love it. We both say we were sort of only siblings. When I was younger, she was more a mom to me than my mother was in a lot of respects. For her, I was like her own kid she wanted to protect and take care of. Now that we're older and closer to the same place in life, we're becoming friends and it's awesome. I love the relationship we've had. We've never fought, and that's not an exaggeration. I know it's not what my parents had in mind, and I'm sure going back to square one a decade later must have been challenging, but it all worked out. I just wanted to give you all the reassurance that whenever that sibling comes along, it's not going to make or break anything. Best of luck ladies!
@TravelingCouple I totally agree. I had always wanted my kids to be two years apart but now they'll be at least three years apart. I think it's better this way because now DD is potty trained and can understand a bit more and will be in preschool by the time the next one comes. Also we ended up struggling a bit financially last year which would've been more difficult with a newborn around.
TTC History
Me: 35 DH: 34 Married 07/2012 DD born 07/2014 DD2 born 10/2018 DS born 10/2022
IF history: TTC #2 since January 2016 June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018 FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
My first 2 are 3 years apart with struggle in between. We experienced another 2 years after my second. We decided to just focus on our two at that time. We started trying again last year. If it happens soon, they'll be really far apart in ages ( 10.5 and 7.5 years apart) but it doesn't deter our decision. Of course we would have loved them closer together but honestly I kind of like the idea my older two are at ages where they can be more helpful and understanding. I agree with @heatherdubrow there is no perfect age gap. Each family makes things work in their own way.
My DH is the youngest of 8 and it's so interesting to see the relationships he has with his siblings, like being closer to some of the older ones than with those that are closer to his age. We don't really have a plan on how close or far apart we'd like DS and any possible future children to be, just trusting that things will work out how they're supposed to, there's a reason for everything, all that... (which I deep down believe, but is hard to convince myself at times). So, we're just approaching it as we want to start trying as soon as we can since we're anticipating it might take some time, and if it happens sooner rather than later, great, and if it takes a while, then at least I'll have months of temping and information to help figure out any problems that might be going on. But totally recognize how much it sucks every CD1 when you're trying, it sucks (Hopefully all that makes sense! feeling a bit cotton headed after a long day)
Bumping since there are many who posted here that I don't see elsewhere in the board. Everyone should have a place they feel comfortable posting and to give/receive support.
We are starting a medicated cycle next month, first one. After my initial feelings of shock that we're actually in the place to move forward with this and fear about it not working, I'm actually excited to have a new plan.
ETA @jessafishy what happened with your cycle? Did the spotting turn into AF? I'm on mobile so I can't see if you have a chart.
Ohh ok @heatherdubrow that's great for her! I missed the announcement unless she went right to her BMB.
So today one of my friends came over who recently had a baby and she has a son near DS' age as well. DS was so sweet with her infant, sharing his toys with her and it really made my heart ache. He's not old enough to articulate wanting a sibling but damn, I really want to give him one. My hopes are up way too high for next cycle. Like painstakingly high.
@TravelingCouple awwwwww my son did that with a new little cousin a few weeks ago. Giving her a pacifier and patting her (Probably too hard) when she was fussing. It killed me a little bit Fingers crossed that next month is your cycle!!
Glad to have found this as I've suffered from some foot-in-mouthitis around here
What number are you trying for? 3
Cycle/Month? Currently benched while undergoing testing and awaiting mirena removal.
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? Two boys ages 4 and 2
Any thoughts about this cycle? See above.
Any questions? Is there an idiots guide to temping/charting? I know about TCOYF but I barely have time to read a Facebook post let alone a book. The FF charts make my head spin. This is my first time actively TTC and doing so unmediated so I'm currently in the overthink everything phase of my anxiety.
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far? Planning on my first trip to California in July. Even though it's technically for work it'll be lots of fun!
@mschanandlerbong1214 I personally think FF takes a lot of the guess work out of charting (most months). Literally-you can use ovulation tests and temp and enter both of those into it and voila, it'll tell you the day you ovulated. It gives you your O date after the fact so once you get that positive OPK just get busy and hope your timing is good enough. Ovia is another app I've been using as well. It uses your information and gives you a fertility "score" each day numbered 1-10 to give you a better idea
Re: TFAS (Trying for a Sibling) February Check-In
Cycle/Month? 17/17
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? I have a son who is 3 and a half who asks about a brother/sister almost every day
Any thoughts about this cycle? Last unmedicated cycle before we start Ivf. I'm hopeful but realistic.
Any questions?
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far?
We are doing a week of day trips again this year in late August so we can save up for Disney hopefully next year. Prob will take DS to crayola factory, aquarium, a beach day and a local amusement park.
DX Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Factor V Leiden Mutation, Secondary Infertility
MFI (SA #1Count 11mill, Motility: 18%, Morphology: 1%)
AMH .328 | FSH 13.2
DX Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Factor V Leiden Mutation, Secondary Infertility
MFI (SA #1Count 11mill, Motility: 18%, Morphology: 1%)
AMH .328 | FSH 13.2
Married 07/2012
DD born 07/2014
DD2 born 10/2018
DS born 10/2022
IF history:
TTC #2 since January 2016
June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN
Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis
Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing
Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018
FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks
FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
@wabash15 yup, my bf mom group is awesome and a life saver. Still bff with moms I met in that group. But I am literally the last one from the group without a second kid too. I keep thinking what I'd do if we didn't ending getting pregnant again and I think we'd adopt. I never imagined raising an only child.
Cycle/Month? NTNP for over a year. I have been keeping track via an app on my phone. This was our first month/cycle using OPKs.
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? Our daughter is 2, almost 3!
Any thoughts about this cycle? We had decent timing this month, but my DH came down with a man cold when I had a positive ovulation test. So, hoping it still works out.
Any questions? Not any that I can think of right now!
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far? Possibly going to Key West with the in laws and 2 of our nieces this summer. Otherwise, beach & splash pad with friends!
DS2 due 12/12/18
*tw loss mentioned*
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month?
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? I have a 19 month old DS and one angel baby
Any thoughts about this cycle? I'm on day 7 of my first af post loss and it's been the longest af ever (mine are usually 5 days) but I know my cycles may be wonky for a while. I'm planning to start temping/charting next cycle. I'm benched this cycle and can start ttc next, but I plan to tta for a bit, for a mental break.
Any questions? None
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far? DH and I are big SF Giants fans and live about 4 hours away from San Francisco so we're planning to go to 2-3 games this summer (nothing set in stone yet) no big vacation plans since we're planning our Disneyland trip next March. So jealous of everyone going to Hawaii!!
@pumpkin0913 I'm sorry for your loss. Fwiw, My cycle after loss was long and anovulatory. Your body may take a bit to recoup.
LFAF February Siggy Challenge - "Favorite TV/Movie Couple"
DD: 10/17/13
TTC#2 Actively: 10/14, NTNP: 01/14
Left-Sided Hydrosalpinx (cause: genetic abnormality, TREATED 11/16)
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/396b04
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
2nd for me, 3rd for my SO
Cycle/Month?
Cycle 26 (Unexplained Secondary IF - see very long siggy for details!)
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)?
My DS - 4
SO's DS - 7
SO's DS 9 (10 next week!)
Any thoughts about this cycle?
After 25 cycles I'm just riding the wave. We start IUIs next cycle if this cycle isn't successful.
Any questions?
Any other blended families here? I haven't re-intro'd, but I am an open book for anyone who wants to know anything.
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far? Vegas in April!
2 IUIs - BFNs (May & June '17)
IVF August 2017 - BFP!! First Beta - 365
Cycle/Month? 1/1
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? DD, age 8
Any thoughts about this cycle? I'm cautiously optimistic. Waiting on BFP.
Any questions?
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far? FI and I will be on our honeymoon in July (getting married in May but postponing due to work/moving). Other than that, we'll probably take DD to the beach. We live in FL so that should be pretty easy....
Stalk my chart
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 8
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? DS, age 5
Any thoughts about this cycle? Well, I'm trying to remain hopeful, but it gets a little harder each month. It's been a bit of a blow after we only TTC for 2 cycles with DS. Maybe we just got supremely lucky, or maybe our age is affecting things now. Who knows. I've been trying to mentally prepare myself that this may not happen since DH doesn't want to go down the path of testing and treatments, mostly due to age/time/money. I get it, but it is mentally draining to gear up for something and then have to completely change your expectations. And this all makes me feel guilty to discuss because, as others mentioned, I already have a DS. As I've gotten older, I really feel like I'd like him to have someone in the future. Our families are so, so small. I worry about him not having any family left one day. There isn't really anyone I can talk to about this since no one knows we are even trying, so thanks for starting the thread.
Any questions? Not really.
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far? We might do a little camping trip/amusement park over the summer, but that will be it for now.
Me: 36 DH: 41
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
What number: 2
Cycle: 7
Other kids at home, ages? Yes, DS 3 (4 next month!)
Thoughts about this cycle? Hopeful as always but not excited about timing. Have an appt with my OBGYN Friday to discuss options (AMA over here)
no questions, no vacations planned
TTC #2 - August 2016
MFI
IUI #1-3 BFN
BFP 4/21/18 MMC 6/11/18
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? N/A
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? DS, 11 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? No PP AF yet. DS is sleeping through the night and usually BFs about 4 times a day (usually at wake up and before bed, then I pump twice at work). Trying to figure out how/when to lessen BF and eventually wean as DS approaches his first birthday.
Any questions? Any signs that O/AF might be on its way, based on your experiences? I know everyone is different, just wondering if for others their PMS signs were the same as before or if it somehow changed PP. I'm keeping an eye on CM, and am trying to temp, though it's hard to do consistently. And any tips or resource suggestions for weaning/lessening BF frequency?
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far?
None planned so far. We have family in Europe we thought about visiting, but I'm not sure if I want to make such a long trip with DS. I'm worried about how hard the flights would be, since they would require at least one connection and an overnight flight. We'll see if we can make it work, otherwise just looking forward to enjoying some time outdoors locally.
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
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 5/6
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? My son is almost 11 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? I've never been one to be in tune with my body but I can feel very clear dull aches at my right ovary. I'm on CD14 now but it's been going on for about 2 weeks. I'll keep an eye on it but worried it's more than just ovulation pain. Aside from that, just need to find the stamina to do the hibbity with DH more than the two time we DTD during my fertile week last month.
Any questions?
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far?
Nothing concrete is planned but my 30th is later this summer and I've been dropping some major hints to DH about visiting the wizard of world of HP so FX for a FL vacation in august.
Me: 29 DH: 31
Married 10/13/12
TTC Since 8/2016
@alysapuggles Just know that you're not alone in your thinking. My heart breaks every month when I get my hopes up SO high, and then they're dashed. I can't imagine raising an only child, I never imagined only having one. I am one of four and I am so close to my siblings. It's such a special relationship. I want to give that to DS more than anything. I also want a big family because that's just what I've always dreamed of. You don't need to feel guilty about how you're feeling. We're all in different places in our journey. I understand your feelings completely.
@happyhiccup My first pp cycle came when my DS was 11 months, out of nowhere. I never had PMS or anything, it just showed up one day while going pee. My son was still nursing probably 4-5 times a day at the time.
I thought I'd share..this morning at our local library, I was talking to a mom who I've known since DS was an infant. We're not exactly friends, but we're friendly since we see each other a lot at mommy-and-me events locally. Well, she now has a second child so her two children are 13 months apart. She was saying to me that in a lot of ways, she wishes she had waited a bit longer to try for another one because her life is chaos with a toddler and another one just months old. Her older son isn't potty trained yet and is a very..energetic, boy
TTC #2 - August 2016
MFI
IUI #1-3 BFN
BFP 4/21/18 MMC 6/11/18
This next one (if my FET is successful) will be 3 and 5 years apart from my girls. I'm sure that will come with surprises and stresses as well.
My point is I agree with you that there is no perfect age gap. It's all hard and it's all wonderful.
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DD: 10/17/13
TTC#2 Actively: 10/14, NTNP: 01/14
Left-Sided Hydrosalpinx (cause: genetic abnormality, TREATED 11/16)
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My sister is my only sibling and she's 10 years older than me. We love it. We both say we were sort of only siblings. When I was younger, she was more a mom to me than my mother was in a lot of respects. For her, I was like her own kid she wanted to protect and take care of. Now that we're older and closer to the same place in life, we're becoming friends and it's awesome. I love the relationship we've had. We've never fought, and that's not an exaggeration. I know it's not what my parents had in mind, and I'm sure going back to square one a decade later must have been challenging, but it all worked out. I just wanted to give you all the reassurance that whenever that sibling comes along, it's not going to make or break anything. Best of luck ladies!
Married 07/2012
DD born 07/2014
DD2 born 10/2018
DS born 10/2022
IF history:
TTC #2 since January 2016
June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN
Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis
Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing
Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018
FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks
FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
Oct. '17 June S.C. "You Had 1 Job"
We are starting a medicated cycle next month, first one. After my initial feelings of shock that we're actually in the place to move forward with this and fear about it not working, I'm actually excited to have a new plan.
ETA @jessafishy what happened with your cycle? Did the spotting turn into AF? I'm on mobile so I can't see if you have a chart.
Ohh ok @heatherdubrow that's great for her! I missed the announcement unless she went right to her BMB.
So today one of my friends came over who recently had a baby and she has a son near DS' age as well. DS was so sweet with her infant, sharing his toys with her and it really made my heart ache. He's not old enough to articulate wanting a sibling but damn, I really want to give him one. My hopes are up way too high for next cycle. Like painstakingly high.
Fingers crossed that next month is your cycle!!
What number are you trying for? 3
Cycle/Month? Currently benched while undergoing testing and awaiting mirena removal.
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? Two boys ages 4 and 2
Any thoughts about this cycle? See above.
Any questions? Is there an idiots guide to temping/charting? I know about TCOYF but I barely have time to read a Facebook post let alone a book. The FF charts make my head spin. This is my first time actively TTC and doing so unmediated so I'm currently in the overthink everything phase of my anxiety.
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far? Planning on my first trip to California in July. Even though it's technically for work it'll be lots of fun!
DS1: 9.6.12**DS2: 12.22.14
CP1: 6/17 @4w4d
CP2: 9/17 @4w3d
CP3: 2/18 @5w
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Ovia is another app I've been using as well. It uses your information and gives you a fertility "score" each day numbered 1-10 to give you a better idea