WAYDTGKU: hio until dh surgery. Caved and did an opk today...
R/R: Rave: It's Thursday and you know what follows Thursday? Friday! Rant: it snowed so everyone is freaking out...sigh. and my boss who never comes in before 10am was here at 7am. Wtf?
CS/Q: so I caved and did an opk today (cb advanced) and got a flashing smiley "high" reading. This seems early for me. Of course, now I am hopeful I will O early and DH and I can HIO with good timing before his surgery. But doesn't it seem early? I usually O around CD14-17
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? HumorCast...it cracks me up
R/R: Ugh so tired today. DF and I went to the gym after work and then went to the movies afterwards. Ate like crap. Then he told me he has to go away Monday or Tuesday for the night. Kind of disappointed because I was hoping he would be present for my doctors appointment on the 14th which is also Valentine's Day. I hate being home alone at night. So I'm stressing over it. Today I have an elderly client coming and he stays while I groom his dogs. He really is a sweet older man but he talks a lot and really low so I feel bad because it's hard to hear him over the clippers. One of his little dogs is a biter and she is so tiny I don't have a muzzle to fit her so she always bites the crap out of my hands. Oh and 20-40cm of snow tonight. So I'm sure I will be off tomorrow. Go away winter. I need sunshine.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? I don't really have any fav apps. If I had to pick I would probably say my music app for the gym. I dunno.
Me 27 DF 44 TTC post VR Sept 21/16 SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
@FLAshley I hate being alone as well when DH goes out of town. I usually try to find things to distract myself at night (dinner out with friends, netflix marathon, bumping a lot ) good luck with the littler biter today!
R/R: decided last night to run a marathon with some friends on Sunday. I'm not really prepared so we'll see how it goes. But I feel like I need to DO something so there it is
CS/Q: **TW**. I have no idea when to start this cycle. Since my temps dropped and what I thought was AF started at my normal time, I've been temping like normal. And bleeding since that date. That was 18 days ago. So I have no idea when I had the chemical pregnancy. How do I enter that into FF and start a new cycle? Or do I just keep it on cd 18? End TW **
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else) eta: non-ttc. Besides the obvious, I'm currently addicted to the Disney Emoji game. And Furbo where I can see my puppy when I'm out & shoot her treats
R/R: DH is going to be a way from CD 12-14. I'm not sure when I'll O but it's usually around CD 14 so most likely no -1 or -2 timing. Also he'll be gone for Valentine's Day.
On a positive note: I work part time and substitute teach on my days off. Today the school secretary said that if I didn't have my part time job she'd hire me as a long term sub. I enjoy teaching/subbing but my part time job pays almost 2x as much per hour and while long term subbing pays a bit more it's definitely not that much. I've been enjoying doing special ed. reading the last few days.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else) eta: non-ttc
Facebook and Instagram
@FLAshley My DH has to be away for Valentine's Day and I'm organizing a Valentine's Day party for his office. He won't be there and it's my first event as Family Readiness Group leader which makes me sad. It'll be just me and the dogs which I hate.
@jess0211 good luck! Hopefully this is a random early month with great timing! @FLAshley enjoy your day off if you have it tomorrow! Sorry you'll be home alone for a night next week-try to enjoy it and just relax. TV to yourself, wine, junk food, order food that he typically wouldn't want to eat but you love! I'm used to it with my husband's schedule so it's just another night for me but try to make the best of it!
Month/Cycle: 8
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU: just started temps again this morning, pnv, will start OPKs next week
R/R: nada! We didn't get as much snow as expected (surprise!) so my commute wasn't bad. Also today was bonus pay day so I'm buying an instant pot and I am like stupid excited!
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? Amazon Prime! It's so dangerous Also the social media stuff-Instagram has been my new go-to. Less political. I just want to see people showing off their kids and pets and what they're eating. I'm sick of the negative on fb anymore.
@slaven sorry YH will be gone for Valentine's day. Boo! It seems like so many of us won't be celebrating Valentine's day with our significant others this year.
@purplg8r Goodluck with your marathon. Hugs to ya girl.
@slaven What the hell with the men leaving on vday ?? We usually don't do anything for it, grab a bite and have sexy sex. Still, I hate being alone and then add in being alone in vday.... boooooo !!!
Me 27 DF 44 TTC post VR Sept 21/16 SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
@cdnrunning GL in TWW! @BertieMeetsGertie FX and TX your doctor's office calls you today (if they didn't yesterday) with good news @FLAshley GL with the biter today. DH goes away for tournaments a few times a year, and I hate being in the house alone even with the dog. I usually invite some of my friends over for netflix and chill. @jess0211 It depends on the person, but I usually get 4-6 days of flashing smiles with CBAD so it's not necessarily too early to get one.
Month/Cycle: 6/6
CD: 3
WAYDTGKU: BBT, OPK, CM, PNVs, HIO EOD-ED during FW
R/R: I'm so thankful that I have you guys to talk to. Sorry I've been P&G lately. Cycle 6 is hitting me really hard. IRL my friends are either in the "not having kids right now or never having kids" camp or in the "***TW*** MH looks at me and I get KU" camp. ***End TW** It's incredibly isolating and lonely so I just wanted you guys to know how thankful I am to have you guys.
CS/Q: Nothing right now.
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else) eta: non-ttc
Dots and Two Dots, they're fun little games that don't require too much thought.
@50Wife That's super advice. I'm actually scared of the the dark haha pathetic, I know. So I will do all those things with every light on !!! I think I also need one of these instant pots everyone is talking about.
Me 27 DF 44 TTC post VR Sept 21/16 SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
@purplg8r sorry to see you here. are they going to keep drawing blood until your levels are back to normal? *TW* when I had my CP, I didn't start bleeding until about two weeks later and it was heavier and just a bit longer than my typical period. Maybe start a new cycle once the bleeding stops? End TW*
WAYDTGKU: CM/CP, temping, green tea, pnv, CoQ10 (both of us), OPKs soon, GDTPT soon
R/R: Guys, we're almost done with this insufferable douche canoe of a week - hang in there!
CS/Q: --
GTKY: It used to be Facebook... but ever since my feed became pregnancy and birth announcement central, I've switched over to Instagram where I follow very few people and it's kind of a "safe space"
@jess0211 hi, do we work for the same boss? Mine never gets in before 9:30 and was here when I rolled in at 7:30 today. @KariAnn323 I'm so sorry that you're having a rough time right now. Big hugs. Also, I love playing dots & co! @purplg8r I hate seeing you back here I'm so sorry for everything you've been through
R/R: I had to wake up extra early for training today and I completely forgot to do my digital opk, which says it can only be done with FMU. Annoying. I have to be in training today and tomorrow which is also really annoying. Is it Friday evening yet?
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else)
I hate to admit it, but probably Snapchat. I love the dumb filters. My bff an I usually talk over dumb Snapchats instead of just texting. It's fun.
Me 29 I Him 26 Married 4/22/16
TTC 9/2015 **TW** BFP 2/1/16 I MC 3/21/16 (11w) TTCAL 6/15/16 BFP 3/23/2017 Team pink! Quinn Leigh EDD December 1, 2017
@JulesDP LOL douche canoe. I have never heard this. Also, I haven't been logging on FB much either. When I do I always say okay let's go see who is KU or misreable. Nothin good is on FB.
@jess0211 I hope you O early and the timing works out for you also. Do you usually use those OPKs? I know some people get the flashing smiley for days before the solid. @FLAshley Sorry your DH will be away for Vday. My H had initially scheduled his SA for Vday. Thankfully I had to reschedule it because that falls during our fertile window. Also not exactly my idea of a romantic evening. I hope you guys do something to celebrate over the weekend. Yay for CH @cdnrunning!!! @purplg8r I have no answer for you, just wanted to offer virtual hugs. @slaven sorry you DH will be away for Vday as well
Also on sorry to all you guys toughing out the bad weather today.
Month/Cycle:12/13
CD:9
WAYDTGKU:PNV, OPK, bbt, RE
R/R:Day off! Have lots of leftover work to do but that'll have to wait for this afternoon. Going to the hairdresser this morning. Rant- Read a blog post from an old acquaintance this morning. **TW**Don't even know why I clicked on it since it was obviously a pregnancy announcement but I couldn't resist. The whole post was about how she never wanted kids (which I find hard to believe because if you're married and don't want kids then why not use some form of birth control??) and was drinking tons of coffee because she felt so tired then finally decided to do a test and whatdoyouknow? Been KU for like 2 months and didn't even know.
CS/Q: nothing to see here
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? Probably amazon prime app. I shop on amazon way too much.
@jess0211 so if you follow the same pattern then maybe O will be around CD 12. I hope that's the case if that will give you better timing with YH's surgery. I almost always O between day 14-15 but one month it was CD12 for no apparent reason. FX for you!
@FLAshley I'm always glad I'm not around when my dog is being groomed! I'm sure he's awful! I also hate overnighting alone All the normal sounds make me crazy! lol @cdnrunning GL in TWW! @purpleg8r I think you may not know exactly when this cycle starts and the last ended until you gear up to ovulate TW: with my m/c's I basically just let the bleeding be a new cycle (the apps pretty much make you unless you remove the bleeding from your m/c cycle) and let it be an extra long cycle that ends with my next period... the main thing is just watching for the signs youre gearing up to ovulate...don't worry as much about how its charted. I honestly didn't temp until after the bleeding stopped. @KariAnn323 I feel you.... I honestly prefer talking only to people in the process about how I feel about it.... Unless you've been through this, I don't want to hear what you have to say or advice... I know that sounds bad, but that's what it is right now.
CD: 15
WAYDTGKU: supplements, and etc
R/R: rant: snow, rave: acupuncture tonight.... so I get to bask in my oasis of serenity
CS/Q: I don't have a linkable chart (or maybe it is but I haven't figured how) but my temps are still so unstable after this past IVF cycle... Normally my temps would be very stable, but now they are all over the place... ugh. They gave me a coverline, but it aint real
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else) eta: non-ttc: Insta!
WAYDTGKU: All the things + Metformin and Vitamin D
R/R: It looks like O day would have been yesterday, giving us a -3, -1 timing. Not terrible, not great.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else) eta: non-ttc Probably snapchat. How else will I send pictures of my cats to people that obviously are dying to see them?
@FLAshley You are not alone in your fear of the dark. DH has been away all this week, and I have sat here with all the lights on every night. We have a motion sensor at the end of our driveway that sets off a doorbell when something passes it, and twice this week it has gone off right as I was about to go to bed and it scares the crap out of me. I know it is just deer setting it off, but I still go in to panic mode turning on every light in the house every time.
@KariAnn323 Sorry you are having a tough time right now. Hugs.
Month/Cycle: 9/10
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: temping, PNVs, Vit D, CoQ10 (DH too), EPO, RRLT, green tea, CM, OPKs starting probably tomorrow, still waiting for DH to get back...
R/R: Snow day today, and was already off tomorrow, so my weekend starts now. Now I just hope that this snow doesn't keep DH from getting back from his work trip tomorrow!
CS/Q: nothing to see...
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else) eta: non-ttc Hmmmm, I probably use Pandora the most, but this did make me remember that I have this one game on my phone, 7 Words, that I haven't played in forever, but when I do I get sucked in. Now I know what I will be doing if I get bored today!
@FLAshley I'm not too into tanning beds in general-I don't think it's the healthiest thing to do in my opinion. I'm not sure if there'd be any reasons against it for TTC. Although I'm white AF right now and could probably use a few minutes in a tanning bed! @safire3 ugh a fb post like that would fire me up! @ktcakes87 I use Snapchat to have conversations with my niece. It cracks me up! @KariAnn323 sorry you're having a tough time. I feel you. This time around I didn't tell many people that we are even trying because I didn't want the monthly reminder that it wasn't happening from friends asking over and over. It can definitely be a lonely experience my husband tries so hard but he's more optimistic than I am so he doesn't get it. He tries to calm me down and talk me off the ledge each month, but I feel like everyone here really gets it. It's a nice way to vent or chat and know that we all feel your pain! Hugs, lady!
WAYDTGKU: it's been a while since I wrote it all out: CM/CP, BBT, OPKs, CoQ10, PNVs, Vit D, DH taking FH Pro, green tea...... dancing naked under the full moon....
R/R: successful spelunking last night - which is great because I think I O'd yesterday morning. Although, FF is still completely confused because of my sporadic temping. Whatever. I might move over to TWW tomorrow since my time there is generally pretty short. I'm beginning to think that I've been Oing a day or so later than I (and FF) initially thought ... which would suck because that means my LPs have been 9 days. I guess only time will tell.
Also, my coworker is driving me nuts. She very sweet and very hardworking, but she's just this frantic ball of energy that NEVER stops talking. I find myself wanting to toss a valium into her mouth. Not to mention she's not the brightest bulb in the box. Very a la Jessica Simpson - she once said "Keith Urban has a weird accent, is he from Alaska or something?"
I have to help her with our community's booth at a sports show tomorrow, and while it'll be nice to not be in the office, I'm sure I'll be wanting to strangle her by the end of it.
CS/Q: Go home FF, you're drunk.
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? Uuuuuuuuummm, I'm lame and use FB, Instagram, and Amazon a lot.
@KariAnn323 Aww, that's rough. I'm glad you've found a home here (just don't get too comfy, we want your stay to be short!). I think a lot of us have similar RL situations - plus it can be hard to have people who know and ask all the time.
@JulesDP I hear about FB - I avoid it most days too
@safire3 Ugh - I wish real life came with trigger warnings. Like you said though - if you REALLY don't want kids, why wouldn't you use BC??
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: PNV, myo-inositol, herbs, teas (green and raspberry leaf), CoQ10 (both of us), BBT/OPK/CM charting
R/R: rant - it's been a massive storm system here... snow that is now heavy rain - not going to be a fun walk to work rave - I took tomorrow off, and Monday is a holiday, so four-day-weekend, here I come!
CS/Q: nope
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? Probably WordPress - I like being able to start drafting a blog post when I'm out if I get an idea, and then just edit/format it on my laptop
@purplg8r so sorry to see you back here, friend. Best of luck with your impromptu marathon!
@FLAshley douche canoe (and many other amazing phrases) was from @LuND
Month/Cycle: 8/9
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: stuff and things
R/R: dr update: my GYN called this morning and said both my prolactin and FSH were normal but my estradiol was on the low side. She said this kind of hormone imbalance can cause my spotting issue and said it happens because of stress, excess exercise (ha!), not sleeping, etc. if I wanted to treat it, I'd have to go on BC. I told her that since we are trying, I don't want to do that right now, but that is work on my stress. I also mentioned that I only had 1 day of spotting before this cycle instead of my usual 3-4.
I also saw my PCP yesterday for my frequent headaches. Neuro exam was fine but when she felt my neck and shoulder muscles she said they were incredibly hard. Yep, that's where I keep my stress. Anyway, she gave me a prescription for muscle relaxers and a higher strength aleve. I also have a consult tomorrow for acupuncture. So, methinks stress is causing my headaches and wonky cycles. Good thing DH and I are planning a trip to Hawaii in April!
thanks for resding! Here's a kitten eating pancakes!
CS/Q: more EWCM today so we will have to hio!
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else) eta: non-ttc facebook I guess!
Me: 31 DH: 32 Dating since: 11/17/2001 Married: 9/26/2009 TTC: June 2016
@Sailing_Mama sorry about the crummy weather!!!! @BertieMeetsGertie I have the same issues with my neck/shoulders and stress leading to headaches too (and if you remember, until recently I also had the spotting issues). Acupuncture really helped my neck/shoulders as well as general, daily stretching. I cant say it's 100% effective, but it seems to help. Good luck!
@jess0211 I cracked up about your boss being 3 hours early. Dramatic much?
@FLAshley sorry your DH is going away for a night. I always try to turn it into something fun like watching all of the shows DH doesn't like, having girlfriends over, and drinking wine. And sorry for the bitey dog hopefully your day will get better *hugs*
R/R: I've had wayy to much time on my hands lately because things at work are still pretty slow. This resulted in me calculating and predicting when O and possible conception would be when DH and I start trying this April. I'm really annoyed now though because based on my predictions we will have to wait until the very end of April if my cycles stay consistant. Damn new job and FML policies! I'm getting close to just saying forget worrying about FML but the financially conscious side of me says no.
CS/Q: Nope, just tracking away, waiting for O next week sometime.
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else) eta: non-ttc
Probably FB or Instagram? Those are the apps I use the most other then TB and browing Etsy.
@FLAshley I feel ya, my DH travels a lot for work and it sucks.
@purplg8r Wow, I love that "doing something" equals running a marathon for you. "Doing something" for me is like getting off the couch and taking a shower lmao. I'm sorry to see you back here but I'm glad to hear you are keeping yourselves busy and active.
@BertieMeetsGertie Do all the relaxing things! @LuND I have a coworker like that too. Sweet girl, but sometimes I just want to tell her she needs to think before she speaks. One of my favorite exchanges of hers: "I can't believe I'm going to be 30 in a month" "I thought you were 28?" "I am" (awkward silence) "So, wouldn't you be turning 29?" "Oh yeah!"
R/R: Today I added a 3rd estrogen patch to my stomach. I'm wearing 3! So this should be interesting. Rave: today is Day 4 of going to barre for the week. It was my goal to go for 5 so I'll plan on going tomorrow too!
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else) eta: non-
@cdnrunning Finally! @purplg8r if you are TTA / are benched this cycle, it doesn't matter. *TW* Last cycle I counted my MC as CD 1 as they usually say, but later moved it back to first day of bleeding (4days before) and that matched my normal pattern better. */TW* Hang in there, lady! PS totally up to you, but I found that telling my principal helped a lot. I also had a coworker spread the word since I was out for 4 days and I didn't have to pretend I was okay.
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*
Re: WTO 2/9
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: hio until dh surgery. Caved and did an opk today...
R/R: Rave: It's Thursday and you know what follows Thursday? Friday! Rant: it snowed so everyone is freaking out...sigh. and my boss who never comes in before 10am was here at 7am. Wtf?
CS/Q: so I caved and did an opk today (cb advanced) and got a flashing smiley "high" reading. This seems early for me. Of course, now I am hopeful I will O early and DH and I can HIO with good timing before his surgery. But doesn't it seem early? I usually O around CD14-17
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? HumorCast...it cracks me up
CD:
WAYDTGKU:
R/R: Ugh so tired today. DF and I went to the gym after work and then went to the movies afterwards. Ate like crap. Then he told me he has to go away Monday or Tuesday for the night. Kind of disappointed because I was hoping he would be present for my doctors appointment on the 14th which is also Valentine's Day. I hate being home alone at night. So I'm stressing over it. Today I have an elderly client coming and he stays while I groom his dogs. He really is a sweet older man but he talks a lot and really low so I feel bad because it's hard to hear him over the clippers. One of his little dogs is a biter and she is so tiny I don't have a muzzle to fit her so she always bites the crap out of my hands. Oh and 20-40cm of snow tonight. So I'm sure I will be off tomorrow. Go away winter. I need sunshine.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? I don't really have any fav apps. If I had to pick I would probably say my music app for the gym. I dunno.
Me 27 DF 44
TTC post VR Sept 21/16
SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
@FLAshley boo! sorry H has to go away.
@cdnrunning FX for you!
Well, I'm back here
Month/Cycle: 6/6 (1 TTCAL)
CD: no idea
WAYDTGKU: PNVs, Ubiquinol, temping,
R/R: decided last night to run a marathon with some friends on Sunday. I'm not really prepared so we'll see how it goes. But I feel like I need to DO something so there it is
CS/Q: **TW**. I have no idea when to start this cycle. Since my temps dropped and what I thought was AF started at my normal time, I've been temping like normal. And bleeding since that date. That was 18 days ago. So I have no idea when I had the chemical pregnancy. How do I enter that into FF and start a new cycle? Or do I just keep it on cd 18? End TW **
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else) eta: non-ttc. Besides the obvious, I'm currently addicted to the Disney Emoji game. And Furbo where I can see my puppy when I'm out & shoot her treats
eta numbers
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: BD EOD, preseed
R/R: DH is going to be a way from CD 12-14. I'm not sure when I'll O but it's usually around CD 14 so most likely no -1 or -2 timing. Also he'll be gone for Valentine's Day.
On a positive note: I work part time and substitute teach on my days off. Today the school secretary said that if I didn't have my part time job she'd hire me as a long term sub. I enjoy teaching/subbing but my part time job pays almost 2x as much per hour and while long term subbing pays a bit more it's definitely not that much. I've been enjoying doing special ed. reading the last few days.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else) eta: non-ttc
Facebook and Instagram
@FLAshley My DH has to be away for Valentine's Day and I'm organizing a Valentine's Day party for his office. He won't be there and it's my first event as Family Readiness Group leader which makes me sad. It'll be just me and the dogs which I hate.
TTC since August 2018
@FLAshley enjoy your day off if you have it tomorrow! Sorry you'll be home alone for a night next week-try to enjoy it and just relax. TV to yourself, wine, junk food, order food that he typically wouldn't want to eat but you love! I'm used to it with my husband's schedule so it's just another night for me but try to make the best of it!
Month/Cycle: 8
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU: just started temps again this morning, pnv, will start OPKs next week
R/R: nada! We didn't get as much snow as expected (surprise!) so my commute wasn't bad. Also today was bonus pay day so I'm buying an instant pot and I am like stupid excited!
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? Amazon Prime! It's so dangerous
Also the social media stuff-Instagram has been my new go-to. Less political. I just want to see people showing off their kids and pets and what they're eating. I'm sick of the negative on fb anymore.
@purplg8r Goodluck with your marathon. Hugs to ya girl.
@slaven What the hell with the men leaving on vday ?? We usually don't do anything for it, grab a bite and have sexy sex. Still, I hate being alone and then add in being alone in vday.... boooooo !!!
Me 27 DF 44
TTC post VR Sept 21/16
SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
@BertieMeetsGertie FX and TX your doctor's office calls you today (if they didn't yesterday) with good news
@FLAshley GL with the biter today. DH goes away for tournaments a few times a year, and I hate being in the house alone even with the dog. I usually invite some of my friends over for netflix and chill.
@jess0211 It depends on the person, but I usually get 4-6 days of flashing smiles with CBAD so it's not necessarily too early to get one.
Month/Cycle: 6/6
CD: 3
WAYDTGKU: BBT, OPK, CM, PNVs, HIO EOD-ED during FW
R/R: I'm so thankful that I have you guys to talk to. Sorry I've been P&G lately. Cycle 6 is hitting me really hard. IRL my friends are either in the "not having kids right now or never having kids" camp or in the "***TW*** MH looks at me and I get KU" camp. ***End TW** It's incredibly isolating and lonely so I just wanted you guys to know how thankful I am to have you guys.
CS/Q: Nothing right now.
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else) eta: non-ttc
Dots and Two Dots, they're fun little games that don't require too much thought.
Dating: 2/2007 Married: 4/2011
TTC #1: 9/2016
*TW*
BFP #2: 3/9/2017 - CP: 3/10/2017
08/2017: DH's SA = normal
08/2017: Low progesterone (4.6) all other BW normal
11/2017: HSG Clear; Pelvic Ultrasound Normal; and AMH, FSH, and Estradiol normal
12/2017: 1,000mg Metformin
12/2017: 50mg Clomid + TI = BFN
01/2018: 100mg Clomid + TI = BFN
01/2018: RE Consult
03/2018: 5mg Letrozole + 50 units Gonal-F + 500 μg Ovidrel + IUI = BFP #3: 4/1/2018 - CP: 4/4/2018
04/2018: 5mg Letrozole + Gonal-F + Ovidrel + IUI = BFP #4: 5/2/18
Me 27 DF 44
TTC post VR Sept 21/16
SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
*TW* when I had my CP, I didn't start bleeding until about two weeks later and it was heavier and just a bit longer than my typical period. Maybe start a new cycle once the bleeding stops? End TW*
Me 27 DF 44
TTC post VR Sept 21/16
SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: CM/CP, temping, green tea, pnv, CoQ10 (both of us), OPKs soon, GDTPT soon
R/R: Guys, we're almost done with this insufferable douche canoe of a week - hang in there!
CS/Q: --
GTKY: It used to be Facebook... but ever since my feed became pregnancy and birth announcement central, I've switched over to Instagram where I follow very few people and it's kind of a "safe space"
@jess0211 hi, do we work for the same boss? Mine never gets in before 9:30 and was here when I rolled in at 7:30 today.
@KariAnn323 I'm so sorry that you're having a rough time right now. Big hugs. Also, I love playing dots & co!
@purplg8r I hate seeing you back here I'm so sorry for everything you've been through
Married: October 2009
TTC#1: August 2016
DD Born 10/20/17
CD: 13
WAYDTGKU: PNV, fish oil, vitamin D, Pregnitude, CoQ10, OPK, HIO ED/EOD
R/R: I had to wake up extra early for training today and I completely forgot to do my digital opk, which says it can only be done with FMU. Annoying. I have to be in training today and tomorrow which is also really annoying. Is it Friday evening yet?
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else)
I hate to admit it, but probably Snapchat. I love the dumb filters. My bff an I usually talk over dumb Snapchats instead of just texting. It's fun.
Married 4/22/16
**TW**
BFP 2/1/16 I MC 3/21/16 (11w)
TTCAL 6/15/16
BFP 3/23/2017 Team pink! Quinn Leigh EDD December 1, 2017
@ktcakes87 One more day. Just one more day !!!
***Opinions on tanning beds when TTC*** I use to go a lot only because I find them seriously relaxing and uplifting when there is no sun.
Be back soon. MY biter just pulled in. Ugh.
Me 27 DF 44
TTC post VR Sept 21/16
SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
@FLAshley Sorry your DH will be away for Vday. My H had initially scheduled his SA for Vday. Thankfully I had to reschedule it because that falls during our fertile window. Also not exactly my idea of a romantic evening. I hope you guys do something to celebrate over the weekend.
Yay for CH @cdnrunning!!!
@purplg8r I have no answer for you, just wanted to offer virtual hugs.
@slaven sorry you DH will be away for Vday as well
Also on sorry to all you guys toughing out the bad weather today.
Month/Cycle:12/13
CD:9
WAYDTGKU:PNV, OPK, bbt, RE
R/R:Day off! Have lots of leftover work to do but that'll have to wait for this afternoon. Going to the hairdresser this morning.
Rant- Read a blog post from an old acquaintance this morning. **TW**Don't even know why I clicked on it since it was obviously a pregnancy announcement but I couldn't resist. The whole post was about how she never wanted kids (which I find hard to believe because if you're married and don't want kids then why not use some form of birth control??) and was drinking tons of coffee because she felt so tired then finally decided to do a test and whatdoyouknow? Been KU for like 2 months and didn't even know.
CS/Q: nothing to see here
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? Probably amazon prime app. I shop on amazon way too much.
@cdnrunning GL in TWW!
@purpleg8r I think you may not know exactly when this cycle starts and the last ended until you gear up to ovulate TW: with my m/c's I basically just let the bleeding be a new cycle (the apps pretty much make you unless you remove the bleeding from your m/c cycle) and let it be an extra long cycle that ends with my next period... the main thing is just watching for the signs youre gearing up to ovulate...don't worry as much about how its charted. I honestly didn't temp until after the bleeding stopped.
@KariAnn323 I feel you.... I honestly prefer talking only to people in the process about how I feel about it.... Unless you've been through this, I don't want to hear what you have to say or advice... I know that sounds bad, but that's what it is right now.
CD: 15
WAYDTGKU: supplements, and etc
R/R: rant: snow, rave: acupuncture tonight.... so I get to bask in my oasis of serenity
CS/Q: I don't have a linkable chart (or maybe it is but I haven't figured how) but my temps are still so unstable after this past IVF cycle... Normally my temps would be very stable, but now they are all over the place... ugh. They gave me a coverline, but it aint real
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else) eta: non-ttc: Insta!
CD: 19
WAYDTGKU: All the things + Metformin and Vitamin D
R/R: It looks like O day would have been yesterday, giving us a -3, -1 timing. Not terrible, not great.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else) eta: non-ttc Probably snapchat. How else will I send pictures of my cats to people that obviously are dying to see them?
Married: 04/05/15
TTC since: 02/16/16
Month/Cycle: 9/10
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: temping, PNVs, Vit D, CoQ10 (DH too), EPO, RRLT, green tea, CM, OPKs starting probably tomorrow, still waiting for DH to get back...
R/R: Snow day today, and was already off tomorrow, so my weekend starts now. Now I just hope that this snow doesn't keep DH from getting back from his work trip tomorrow!
CS/Q: nothing to see...
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else) eta: non-ttc Hmmmm, I probably use Pandora the most, but this did make me remember that I have this one game on my phone, 7 Words, that I haven't played in forever, but when I do I get sucked in. Now I know what I will be doing if I get bored today!
Married 9/2015
TTC #1 6/2016
Dx Unexplained IF 6/2017
Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI 7/2017 - Cancelled (overstimulated)
Letrozole + Ovidrel + IUI #1 - BFN
Letrozole + Ovidrel + IUI #2 -BFN
Letrozole + Ovidrel + IUI#3 - BFP! EDD July 15 2018
Baby Girl H - July 22 2018
@safire3 ugh a fb post like that would fire me up!
@ktcakes87 I use Snapchat to have conversations with my niece. It cracks me up!
@KariAnn323 sorry you're having a tough time. I feel you. This time around I didn't tell many people that we are even trying because I didn't want the monthly reminder that it wasn't happening from friends asking over and over. It can definitely be a lonely experience my husband tries so hard but he's more optimistic than I am so he doesn't get it. He tries to calm me down and talk me off the ledge each month, but I feel like everyone here really gets it. It's a nice way to vent or chat and know that we all feel your pain! Hugs, lady!
CD: 17
WAYDTGKU: it's been a while since I wrote it all out: CM/CP, BBT, OPKs, CoQ10, PNVs, Vit D, DH taking FH Pro, green tea...... dancing naked under the full moon....
R/R: successful spelunking last night - which is great because I think I O'd yesterday morning. Although, FF is still completely confused because of my sporadic temping. Whatever. I might move over to TWW tomorrow since my time there is generally pretty short. I'm beginning to think that I've been Oing a day or so later than I (and FF) initially thought ... which would suck because that means my LPs have been 9 days. I guess only time will tell.
Also, my coworker is driving me nuts. She very sweet and very hardworking, but she's just this frantic ball of energy that NEVER stops talking. I find myself wanting to toss a valium into her mouth. Not to mention she's not the brightest bulb in the box. Very a la Jessica Simpson - she once said "Keith Urban has a weird accent, is he from Alaska or something?"
I have to help her with our community's booth at a sports show tomorrow, and while it'll be nice to not be in the office, I'm sure I'll be wanting to strangle her by the end of it.
CS/Q: Go home FF, you're drunk.
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? Uuuuuuuuummm, I'm lame and use FB, Instagram, and Amazon a lot.
@Pinky917 woooo hooo for snow day!
@safire3 that's my hope! That would be amazing timing.
@FLAshley Ugh - sorry it's shaping up to be such a crummy day for you! Hope it gets better.
@cdnrunning Yay for CH - GL in the TWW!
@purplg8r Sorry to see you back here That's impressive that you can just up and run a marathon though!
@50Wife Yay for bonus pay!
@KariAnn323 Aww, that's rough. I'm glad you've found a home here (just don't get too comfy, we want your stay to be short!). I think a lot of us have similar RL situations - plus it can be hard to have people who know and ask all the time.
@JulesDP I hear about FB - I avoid it most days too
@safire3 Ugh - I wish real life came with trigger warnings. Like you said though - if you REALLY don't want kids, why wouldn't you use BC??
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: PNV, myo-inositol, herbs, teas (green and raspberry leaf), CoQ10 (both of us), BBT/OPK/CM charting
R/R: rant - it's been a massive storm system here... snow that is now heavy rain - not going to be a fun walk to work rave - I took tomorrow off, and Monday is a holiday, so four-day-weekend, here I come!
CS/Q: nope
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? Probably WordPress - I like being able to start drafting a blog post when I'm out if I get an idea, and then just edit/format it on my laptop
@FLAshley douche canoe (and many other amazing phrases) was from @LuND
Month/Cycle: 8/9
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: stuff and things
R/R: dr update: my GYN called this morning and said both my prolactin and FSH were normal but my estradiol was on the low side. She said this kind of hormone imbalance can cause my spotting issue and said it happens because of stress, excess exercise (ha!), not sleeping, etc. if I wanted to treat it, I'd have to go on BC. I told her that since we are trying, I don't want to do that right now, but that is work on my stress. I also mentioned that I only had 1 day of spotting before this cycle instead of my usual 3-4.
I also saw my PCP yesterday for my frequent headaches. Neuro exam was fine but when she felt my neck and shoulder muscles she said they were incredibly hard. Yep, that's where I keep my stress. Anyway, she gave me a prescription for muscle relaxers and a higher strength aleve. I also have a consult tomorrow for acupuncture. So, methinks stress is causing my headaches and wonky cycles. Good thing DH and I are planning a trip to Hawaii in April!
thanks for resding! Here's a kitten eating pancakes!
CS/Q: more EWCM today so we will have to hio!
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else) eta: non-ttc
facebook I guess!
Dating since: 11/17/2001
Married: 9/26/2009
TTC: June 2016
EDD: 5/14/2018
@BertieMeetsGertie I have the same issues with my neck/shoulders and stress leading to headaches too (and if you remember, until recently I also had the spotting issues). Acupuncture really helped my neck/shoulders as well as general, daily stretching. I cant say it's 100% effective, but it seems to help. Good luck!
@FLAshley sorry your DH is going away for a night. I always try to turn it into something fun like watching all of the shows DH doesn't like, having girlfriends over, and drinking wine. And sorry for the bitey dog hopefully your day will get better *hugs*
@cdnrunning GL in TWW!
@purplg8r so sorry you're back here you're a badass for running a marathon this weekend!
@50wife I'm jealous that you get to buy an instapot today!
@KariAnn323 so sorry for the cycle 6 blues. It's especially hard when none of your IRL friends can relate. *hugs*
@JulesDP right??? Thank god this week is almost over.
@safire3 sorry for the dumb blog this morning, but enjoy getting your hair done!
@dragonette505 enjoy the acupuncture appointment!
@Pinky917 yay 4 day weekend!
@BertieMeetsGertie I vote you schedule all sorts of fun anti-stress stuff like massages, facials, acupuncture, and pedicures! You clearly deserve it
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: PNV, CM, BBT
R/R: I've had wayy to much time on my hands lately because things at work are still pretty slow. This resulted in me calculating and predicting when O and possible conception would be when DH and I start trying this April. I'm really annoyed now though because based on my predictions we will have to wait until the very end of April if my cycles stay consistant. Damn new job and FML policies! I'm getting close to just saying forget worrying about FML but the financially conscious side of me says no.
CS/Q: Nope, just tracking away, waiting for O next week sometime.
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else) eta: non-ttc
Probably FB or Instagram? Those are the apps I use the most other then TB and browing Etsy.
@FLAshley I feel ya, my DH travels a lot for work and it sucks.
@purplg8r Wow, I love that "doing something" equals running a marathon for you. "Doing something" for me is like getting off the couch and taking a shower lmao. I'm sorry to see you back here but I'm glad to hear you are keeping yourselves busy and active.
@slaven Boo about your DH being gone around O!
@50Wife Bonus pay day sounds awesome. I wish I had one of those.
@safire3 OMG serious facepalm at your acquaintance and seriously frustrating.
@BertieMeetsGertie Hawaii sounds like a wonderful stress reliever!!
Edited bc TB ate some of my post
@LuND I have a coworker like that too. Sweet girl, but sometimes I just want to tell her she needs to think before she speaks. One of my favorite exchanges of hers: "I can't believe I'm going to be 30 in a month" "I thought you were 28?" "I am" (awkward silence) "So, wouldn't you be turning 29?" "Oh yeah!"
Married 9/2015
TTC #1 6/2016
Dx Unexplained IF 6/2017
Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI 7/2017 - Cancelled (overstimulated)
Letrozole + Ovidrel + IUI #1 - BFN
Letrozole + Ovidrel + IUI #2 -BFN
Letrozole + Ovidrel + IUI#3 - BFP! EDD July 15 2018
Baby Girl H - July 22 2018
@KariAnn323 big hugs! We're here for you.
@BertieMeetsGertie I'm glad you at least have some answers! And a muscle relaxer or two should be nice!
@purplg8r I'm so sorry you're back here.
@LuND yay for potentially great timing!!
Month/Cycle:
CD: 10? Idk
WAYDTGKU FET cycle
R/R: Today I added a 3rd estrogen patch to my stomach. I'm wearing 3! So this should be interesting.
Rave: today is Day 4 of going to barre for the week. It was my goal to go for 5 so I'll plan on going tomorrow too!
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is your favorite non-TTC related app? (I am lame today and couldn't come up with anything else) eta: non-
i spend a lot of time on the Pinterest app
@cdnrunning Finally!
@purplg8r if you are TTA / are benched this cycle, it doesn't matter. *TW* Last cycle I counted my MC as CD 1 as they usually say, but later moved it back to first day of bleeding (4days before) and that matched my normal pattern better. */TW* Hang in there, lady! PS totally up to you, but I found that telling my principal helped a lot. I also had a coworker spread the word since I was out for 4 days and I didn't have to pretend I was okay.
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