R/R: SO. TIRED. I have a super busy day today that I am not excited for so I think that is making me more tired than I actually am. Booo. Trying so hard to tuck the BSC away in the back of my mind but may join the Sunday pee pact with @Dilynne@dragonfly87@LuND if ya'll don't mind !!!
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you ? I am very shy when people first meet me (unless they are a client) but I have a natural resting bitch face. So people usually think I am a bitch until they realize I'm not. I'm just really quiet and meeting new people makes my skin crawl. Once I get to know you and get comfortable I never shut up.
Me 27 DF 44 TTC post VR Sept 21/16 SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
R/R: I think my dog is sick and I'm afraid to take her to the vet because of what they might say. She is about 13 and has several lumps. The other day I noticed some blood around where she was but couldn't find where it was coming from. Last night when I came home from work she was limping and she can't jump on the couch or bed by herself lately and has some blotches on her one eye like broken blood vessels. Thankfully she is still eating and drinking, but I've had her since I was about 12 and I know it will be awful for me when that time comes.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you? Certain things I do ( like super fast talking and stuttering, etc) are actually a sign that my anxiety is flaring up. @FLAshley I'm the same way! Once I get to know you I'll talk your ear off lol
Moving to TWW because DH and I can't BD for a while. I got another yeast infection and bacterial vaginosis. I think I O'd the other day anyway. Month/Cycle: 6/6
CD/DPO: 15
Timing: EOD/ED
Testing: Not until after AF is expected
R/R: I'm getting a blood test Tuesday to check for diabetes. It runs in my family and I guess frequent yeast infections can be caused by it. Also the strain of yeast infection that is common with diabetes is the same one that's resistant to the medication they gave me a few weeks ago (that didn't work). I wouldn't be surprised but I'm not overweight or anything. I eat sweets but it's not like I eat a ton. I don't even drink soda. I'm trying not to worry until after the test results. I'm thinking it would be type 1 since I also get hypoglycemia and I read that type 2 doesn't include hypoglycemia and type 1 also has frequent yeast infections as a symptom, according to the internet. Also I've been super exhausted/fatigued. The fatigue and hypoglycemia has just been getting worse for a while.
Of course I've already googled diabetes and fertility so I'm going down that rabbit hole this weekend.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you? Not sure haha. I think my non-chalance is mistake for a lack of caring sometimes.
@kaitlink33 awe, sorry about your pup. I hope it's nothing serious.
Month/Cycle: 8/9
CD/DPO: 20/7
Timing: -3, -1
Testing: at some point
R/R: Friday!!! We are planning to go to the D.C. Zoo tomorrow so that we can see Bao Bao, the giant panda, before she's sent to china. Then we will have dinner somewhere in the city!
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you ? just like @FLAshley with RBF. I swear I'm a super nice person, but people have a tendency to think I'm a bitch at first.
Me: 31 DH: 32 Dating since: 11/17/2001 Married: 9/26/2009 TTC: June 2016
Testing: wednesday. I am proud that the urge to POAS has evaporated. I think I just want to live in this bubble where their could be a baby
R/R: I had a sweet talk with DH this morning. It is friday and the weather is supposed to be amazing all weekend.
CS/Q: nope, progesterone is finally keeping my temps up
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you? Sometimes people mistake my statements for questions. I am also quiet unless I am super comfortable in a situation/with the people
@FLAshley I hope your day flies by @kaitlink33 it may not be anything super serious and maybe just some arthritis. take her in, often things are easier to deal with if they are seen sooner rather than later. @slaven sorry about yet another yeast infection. I had some recurrent ones in college, they recommended eating yogurt daily, really making sure I dried down there and limiting oral sex... it made a difference... @BertieMeetsGertie have fun at the zoo! @haylsbayls I'm so sorry your out. do what you need to do but we are hear for you anytime. Hugs.
*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
R/R: Just blah. I'm wondering if it's time to see an RE. I might jump over to the IF/testing thread today and ask a few questions. I lurked on there for the first time last night and there's a huge amount of knowledge/info I should start getting familiar with.
Q/CS:
GTKY: Probably my humor. When I teach, so many quips just go unnoticed. Maybe it's the generation gap? I dunno. But it lets me make fun of them without them knowing.
R/R:Today is my last day at this job and I'm actually pretty torn up abou it. I didn't think I would be.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you? I am constantly questioned if I know what I'm doing at my job because I'm young. Except I'm not young. I'm 26. I'm closer to 30 than I am to 20.
Redpuma119 Sorry for you frustrations, have you had any testing done so far? Sorry, if you have answered that question before.
wabash15 FX when testing starts, but good you feel a bit at peace with not having the urge. That's been my new approach. No testing before 13DPO and it helps mentally to not see so many stark white BFNs.
kaitlink33 Oh, I hope your dog feels better soon and things turn out ok.
Month/Cycle: 5/5 3TTCAL
CD/DPO: CD
Timing: -5, -2, -1
Testing: Sunday (14DPO), Pee Pact!
R/R: Rave: I was so tired I went to bed at 9:30pm last night. But my body wasn't having the idea of getting extra sleep, so it woke me up at 4:40am.
Rant: Ok, this was strange. I thought I was having a heart attack last night in my grad class. I got intense chest pain and my heart started racing. I didn't know what to do because it was brief, but I took a bayer aspirin and just tried to relax. It freaked me out. Seem to be fine now, but that was super strange.
CS/Q: nope.
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you ?
People say I am overly serious in the work place and impersonal, but then really personal and social in casual or social settings. I get mad because I often have similar traits to a male leader and it is perceived negatively or harshly since I am not super sweet or endearing.
@kaitlink33 I agree with @wabash15 even though it is scary I think the vet will be able to give her comfort if she isn't feeling well. One of my clients have a 13 year old Golden Retriever and they were worried about her as she seemed to be failing but whenever they took her to the vet they put her on meds for arthritis and they can't believe how puppy like she is now.
@wabash15 Hold onto that hope girl. Glad you and yh had a good talk.
@Dilynne Enjoy your last day girl! Yay for Sunday pee pact.
@Redpuma119 What grade do you teach lol ? Someday they will look back and realize haha. Too funny.
Me 27 DF 44 TTC post VR Sept 21/16 SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
R/R: Rave: ***TMI sex*** The weather was really nice yesterday, so DH and I took our dog for a walk in the local state park after work. During the winter months this park is pretty much deserted, and apparently DH was feeling frisky, so we totally banged one out on a nature path in the forest . Even though the park is empty 99.9% of the time, we made sure to go to a very inconspicuous spot. It was fun!
Rant: Temp drop today, although I'm not sure how reliable my temp is since I slept like crap and forgot to temp until I had already been awake for a little while. But, usually that makes my temp read higher..... so it's possible it's actually a bigger temp drop than it read. At least it's helping manager my unusually strong BSC.
CS/Q: Anyone ever get an unusually/inaccurately LOW reading after crappy sleep and being awake (but still in bed) for 20 minutes? Anyone? Bueller? Yeah, didn't think so.
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you? This is a great question! I think people in this small town just don't understand me very well because we come from SUCH different backgrounds. It's hard to explain, but my sense of humor doesn't always translate around here. And, maybe it's because I usually talk too fast, but some of my board members sometimes think I don't understand something when I do... but that could be the misogynist mansplaining too. Some people think I'm stuck up before they get to know me, but that could be because I'm picky about the people I like...
@FLAshley I am in teaching/curriculum development for flight attendants and pilots for "an airline." If you've been through training I've probably made fun of you too
@dragonfly87 My OBGYN ran a full panel and said that everything came back textbook. We also had pathology test products of conception both times and they were normal. I've had a few ultrasounds to check my uterus, ovaries and cervix and everything looks good. She thinks it's random but we've been trying almost 16 months and have had 2 mc. After reading some of the IF thread I'm starting to wonder how qualified my dr is at IF issues. She's a wonderful dr, I've seen her for years, but this is out of her realm I think.
@FLAshley welcome to the Pee Pact! And, FX your busy day goes by quickly.
@kaitlink33 sending such good vibes to your dog. The lumps could very well be lipomas, which are very common with older dogs but completely harmless. It's so tough watching our beloved animals get older. FX the vet has an easy fix to make her happy and comfortable.
@slaven so sorry you're having a tough time with yeast infections and fatigue. FX the blood test gives you some answers and points to an easy solution.
@BertieMeetsGertie I'm jealous of you zoo and dinner plans tomorrow! D.C. is such a great city.
@haylsbayls ugh, so sorry lady. *hugs* and take all the time you need. We're always here for you.
@wabash15 I'm glad you've found a happy bubble for the moment FX the next 4-5 days fly by!
@Redpuma119 hey it never hurts to start looking into testing. We're lucky to have such a wealth of knowledge on this board!
@Dilynne did you do anything fun for your birthday??? And, sorry for the emotional day! Hopefully you can keep in contact with the coworkers that you like, and the new job makes you very happy!
@FLAshley@kaitlink33 I am the same way too. My friends are always confused when people say that I am quiet. @kaitlink33 I am sorry to hear about your dog. I hope everything turns out to be ok. @haylsbayls Sorry for CD1. Take whatever time you need, we will be here whenever you need us! @LuND Well, after my chart stalk this morning I am going rogue, defying FF, and moving myself over here.Month/Cycle: 9/10
CD/DPO: 17/ I'm going with 4
Timing: -3 (x2), -2, -1, +1
Testing: Not even going to think about that yet.
R/R: My rant is my clusterf--- of a chart messing with my emotions...
CS/Q: See the chart stalk thread if you want to be filled in on my mess. Thanks again for your help ladies!!
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you ? That if I take forever to respond to texts or kind of distance myself for a while it is not because I am flaky/an asshole, it's because my anxiety is acting up.
@Redpuma119 feel free to ask questions on the IF thread any time! @lund glad you had a good spelunking adventure in nature! its fun to mix it up! @Dilynne sorry your last day is hard, but hopefully the new job will be amazing @dragonfly87 could it have been a mini panic attack? I've never had one but I've heard some people say it feels like they are having a heart attack. Hugs
*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
@LuND you guys are braver than I would be!! Glad you had some fun!
@dragonfly87 I think @wabash15 may be right, that could definitely be a panic attack.
@haylsbayls I'm sorry you're out this cycle. Take all the time you need.
Month/Cycle: 14/14
CD/DPO: 26/11
Timing: -5, -2, -1, 0, +1
Testing: if AF is late
R/R: my rave is about DH--he is a teacher in a low income school so his job is stressful and hard but he is SO GOOD at what he does. The kids love him even though he's super strict and his test scores have been excellent. A woman in his school who works as an aide or something requested for her son to be in his class this year. I think since he's a relatively new teacher she thought she could push him around easily and get whatever she wants for her son. Well DH doesn't put up with that nonsense, he told her straight up that he treats all the kids the same. She threw a fit yesterday over something stupid and started talking to other people about him, putting posts on Facebook, and accusing him of taking things out on her son. DH called a meeting with her and the assistant principal and came with facts and evidence of everything that's been going on, kept himself cool and collected, and basically ripped her apart. She looked like an ass and the assistant principal completely sided with DH. I'm so proud of him!!!
CS/Q: temps have been above coverline but kind of on the low side this whole TWW. Not sure if it means anything but I don't have hopes for this cycle.
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you ? I tend to be quiet and I'm generally a nice person so people tend to think I'm a pushover.
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
CD/DPO: 35/12 (I think... I'm still so bad about temping, so this is still by body signs only)
Timing: -4, -2, -1 (assuming my O day is right)
Testing: waiting until Monday if I don't start before then
R/R: rants are all work related so why bother? raves: DH is awesome and stuck with nothing for valentines day (for us, the kids got candy!) without needing to be reminded, he's a hopeless romantic so this is an accomplishment for him lol. (if you dont know why I dont so valentines day, see siggy, but know **TW**) DS is doing soooo well in school. He's just like me and is a little spiteful about doing work (i.e. 'totally planning on cleaning my room', then mom says 'clean your room' and I decide 'you know what? I have better things to do' lol) so the first parent/teacher conference I was a little worried because I didn't know if his "struggles" were real or more just not performing on demand because he's always done well with the info at home. Turns out, it was the on demand portion! He just tested 98% on the assessments when the county average is 92! I'm not saying he's speshul, but he is to me I sure am proud! hehe
CS/Q: nothing to stalk. anyone bring their ute goggles today? lol
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you ? people think that I'm an extreme, either I'm a total jerk (which in all fairness, I get because I don't sugarcoat and I get tired of dealing with people's drama but I'm actually very empathetic and compassionate) or they thing I'm a delicate little flower that can't handle anything. I've been through more than most people know (not nearly as much as some, but a good bit in my own right) and can handle far more that I'm given credit for. Also, people think I'm getting defensive when I'm really just trying to explain my thought process because they will start cutting me off (which I hate) so I'll speed up and getting a little bit louder to be heard lol
Angel Babies 1&2 2/14/09 DS born 3/11 Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!! divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started) Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!! Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18 TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
@wabash15@shortstack930 it's possible it was a panic attack, but I didn't feel stressed or overwhelmed. It came out of nowhere. Luckily I could step out of class, but it caught me by surprise.
@dragonfly87 I also agree that it sounds like a small panic attack. I used to get panic attacks like that pretty frequently when I was younger, and a lot of the time it would come out of nowhere like that. I remember one instance where I went to go into the walk-in freezer at work, and as soon as I opened the door it just happened. There was no stress, nothing to set it off, it just came out of nowhere.
Thanks everyone. I will probably take her Monday when I'm off. I'm hoping it is just arthritis or a spraine or something. She's always been puppy like. She keeps up with the best of them and has never been a lazy dog or anything so I think that's what has me nervous. She had bladder stones a few years back that she had removed and that's really the only medical issue she's ever had so I'm praying this is nothing.
@shortstack930 I wont get into my whole social media/people loving the negative rant but man why is it when people don't get their way they immediately play the blame game on FB. Anyone with common sense knows it's all bullshit and someone is playing the poor me card. There are ALWAYS two sides to those stories. I'm glad your husband was able to make her look like an ass in a cool, calm frame of mind.
@ladystinson Thats great news about your son. Definitely something to be proud of !
Me 27 DF 44 TTC post VR Sept 21/16 SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
Testing: BFN this morning. I know 10 is the early side but I did the FRER and the Wondfo and honestly I just feel out. at least I can have a glass of wine at DH bday dinner and not feel guilty
R/R: DH bday today! He will likely have to work late but I am excited to spoil him a little. He spoils me all the time
CS/Q: nope
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you ? This is silly but it used to happen a lot when I worked in acute care as a PT. I'm 5'2" but stronger than I look. I can hold up patients and support a lot of body weight.
@kaitlink33 hope all is well with your dog! @Lund that story is even more impressive because it's February and don't you live in ND? Way to make your own heat @haylsbayls and @Redpuma119. So so many creepy Internet hugs
Me: 32, DH: 31 Together: 11/2008, married: 3/2014 DH: Type 1 Diabetes, (dx 4/15) Celiac Disease (dx 11/14), Treatment induced Neuropathy of Diabetes (dx 7/15) DH SA: 11/16: low count and low motility DH SA: 12/16: borderline low, count and motility 1/20/17: BFP, 1/24/17: CP 5/17:low AMH (0.89) 6/17: first IUI cycle, 50 mg clomid + ovidrel + IUI: 2 follies, BFN (count 58 million, 97% motility) 7/17: second IUI, 2.5 letrozole, OPK, IUI: 1 follie, BFN (count 9.5 million swimming- dont know percentage) 8/17: third IUI, 5.0 letrozole,
@FLAshley I totally agree!! DH actually refused to accept her friend request on FB bc he doesn't like to friend people from work, especially people like her who perpetuate drama. One of his coworkers that is her friend sent him a screen shot of her post, which makes her even more obnoxious because she was talking about him knowing he couldn't see her post. People who take stuff like that to FB are so immature.
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
And yes, I do live in ND. It was really warm (for February in ND) yesterday - about 45 degrees Farenheit. To us that feels like shorts weather lol. That being said, it was a quick BD sesh, so we didn't have time to get chilled
CD/DPO: 21/4 (or 3? My temp continued to rise this morning and FF changed my cross hairs and coverline. Think the higher reading was just d/t poor sleep.)
Timing: -4,-3,-2,O (or -4,-3,-1 depending)
Testing: next Thurs, maybe
R/R: My partner and I usually go out for a date after I pick him up at the train station on Thursdays (he's in grad school out of state), but we got in a stupid fight last night about driving (ugh) and skipped it. Excited to go out tonight instead!
CS/Q: This is kind of a dumb question, but I feel kind of paranoid about having an orgasm while I may or may not have a zygote moving along and trying to implant itself in my uterine wall. I keep imagining that the resulting contractions might cause it to "fall off" like some kind of rock climber. uh, any thoughts?
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you ?
I'm not sure this counts as "misunderstanding," exactly, but I'm an artist who is now also a nurse and I feel sorta "split" down the middle sometimes. My coworkers don't really understand or see this other dimension to my identity and likewise my artist friends don't quite "get" what kinds of experiences I have as an ER nurse.
@LuND love that spontaneity! makes me wanna surprise my husband somewhere @slaven hope your blood tests are OK. Have you ever had your thyroid levels checked? @shortstack930 so much love for teachers over here. It's challenging from every angle.
@orbmaker we actually have one member who's nurse told her to abstain from orgasms around 6-8 DPO for this reason! I wish I could remember who it was... I know she was told this after an IUI.
*ETA I'm not sure if this is a scientifically based precaution, or just a wives-tale more like "avoid this just in case there's some validity" type of thing.
@orbmaker I haven't had anything checked ever. My SIL is a nurse and was asking me about that or my cholesterol and such. She was surprised I haven't had my cholesterol checked before. If I do have diabetes and end up getting KU here in Korea I'll have to leave early and go back to MA. The army doesn't let high risk pregnancies stay in Korea, which is good because if I tried to voluntarily go back for it we would probably have to pay out of pocket. If they make me go then they pay haha.
@orbmaker@LuND *TW* In November, we BD on implantation day (5dpo), 9dpo, and 13dpo. I got a positive on 11dpo. Nothing got "knocked loose" then. Disclaimers: I don't orgasm from vaginal sex though. Also, it didn't end well, but I didn't start my MC until 37 dpo at almost 8 weeks... so not sure if that info helps. */TW*
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: TWW Friday 2/17
CD/DPO: 24ish
Timing: ED
Testing: I'm starting to feel the urge.
R/R: SO. TIRED. I have a super busy day today that I am not excited for so I think that is making me more tired than I actually am. Booo. Trying so hard to tuck the BSC away in the back of my mind but may join the Sunday pee pact with @Dilynne @dragonfly87 @LuND if ya'll don't mind !!!
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you ?
I am very shy when people first meet me (unless they are a client) but I have a natural resting bitch face. So people usually think I am a bitch until they realize I'm not. I'm just really quiet and meeting new people makes my skin crawl. Once I get to know you and get comfortable I never shut up.
Me 27 DF 44
TTC post VR Sept 21/16
SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
CD/DPO: 28/10
Timing: -4, -3, -1, O, +1
Testing: maybe tomorrow
R/R: I think my dog is sick and I'm afraid to take her to the vet because of what they might say. She is about 13 and has several lumps. The other day I noticed some blood around where she was but couldn't find where it was coming from. Last night when I came home from work she was limping and she can't jump on the couch or bed by herself lately and has some blotches on her one eye like broken blood vessels. Thankfully she is still eating and drinking, but I've had her since I was about 12 and I know it will be awful for me when that time comes.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you? Certain things I do ( like super fast talking and stuttering, etc) are actually a sign that my anxiety is flaring up.
@FLAshley I'm the same way! Once I get to know you I'll talk your ear off lol
Month/Cycle: 6/6
CD/DPO: 15
Timing: EOD/ED
Testing: Not until after AF is expected
R/R: I'm getting a blood test Tuesday to check for diabetes. It runs in my family and I guess frequent yeast infections can be caused by it. Also the strain of yeast infection that is common with diabetes is the same one that's resistant to the medication they gave me a few weeks ago (that didn't work). I wouldn't be surprised but I'm not overweight or anything. I eat sweets but it's not like I eat a ton. I don't even drink soda. I'm trying not to worry until after the test results. I'm thinking it would be type 1 since I also get hypoglycemia and I read that type 2 doesn't include hypoglycemia and type 1 also has frequent yeast infections as a symptom, according to the internet. Also I've been super exhausted/fatigued. The fatigue and hypoglycemia has just been getting worse for a while.
Of course I've already googled diabetes and fertility so I'm going down that rabbit hole this weekend.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you? Not sure haha. I think my non-chalance is mistake for a lack of caring sometimes.
eta words
TTC since August 2018
Month/Cycle: 8/9
CD/DPO: 20/7
Timing: -3, -1
Testing: at some point
R/R: Friday!!! We are planning to go to the D.C. Zoo tomorrow so that we can see Bao Bao, the giant panda, before she's sent to china. Then we will have dinner somewhere in the city!
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you ?
just like @FLAshley with RBF. I swear I'm a super nice person, but people have a tendency to think I'm a bitch at first.
Dating since: 11/17/2001
Married: 9/26/2009
TTC: June 2016
EDD: 5/14/2018
Me 27 DF 44
TTC post VR Sept 21/16
SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
EDD: March 24, 2018 - angel baby at 21 weeks
Me 27 DF 44
TTC post VR Sept 21/16
SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
CD/DPO: 23/9dpIUI
Timing: -4, IUI, +1
Testing: wednesday. I am proud that the urge to POAS has evaporated. I think I just want to live in this bubble where their could be a baby
R/R: I had a sweet talk with DH this morning. It is friday and the weather is supposed to be amazing all weekend.
CS/Q: nope, progesterone is finally keeping my temps up
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you? Sometimes people mistake my statements for questions. I am also quiet unless I am super comfortable in a situation/with the people
@FLAshley I hope your day flies by
@kaitlink33 it may not be anything super serious and maybe just some arthritis. take her in, often things are easier to deal with if they are seen sooner rather than later.
@slaven sorry about yet another yeast infection. I had some recurrent ones in college, they recommended eating yogurt daily, really making sure I dried down there and limiting oral sex... it made a difference...
@BertieMeetsGertie have fun at the zoo!
@haylsbayls I'm so sorry your out. do what you need to do but we are hear for you anytime. Hugs.
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
CD/DPO: 26/12
Timing/Testing: Doesn't matter, waiting for AF
R/R: Just blah. I'm wondering if it's time to see an RE. I might jump over to the IF/testing thread today and ask a few questions. I lurked on there for the first time last night and there's a huge amount of knowledge/info I should start getting familiar with.
Q/CS:
GTKY: Probably my humor. When I teach, so many quips just go unnoticed. Maybe it's the generation gap? I dunno. But it lets me make fun of them without them knowing.
CD/DPO: 27/9
Timing: -3, -1, 0
Testing: Sunday pee pact! @LuND @dragonfly87 Welcome to the pact @FLAshley
R/R:Today is my last day at this job and I'm actually pretty torn up abou it. I didn't think I would be.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you? I am constantly questioned if I know what I'm doing at my job because I'm young. Except I'm not young. I'm 26. I'm closer to 30 than I am to 20.
Married: 04/05/15
TTC since: 02/16/16
Redpuma119 Sorry for you frustrations, have you had any testing done so far? Sorry, if you have answered that question before.
wabash15 FX when testing starts, but good you feel a bit at peace with not having the urge. That's been my new approach. No testing before 13DPO and it helps mentally to not see so many stark white BFNs.
@BertieMeetsGertie have fun at the zoo!
kaitlink33 Oh, I hope your dog feels better soon and things turn out ok.
Month/Cycle: 5/5 3TTCAL
CD/DPO: CD
Timing: -5, -2, -1
Testing: Sunday (14DPO), Pee Pact!
R/R:
Rave: I was so tired I went to bed at 9:30pm last night. But my body wasn't having the idea of getting extra sleep, so it woke me up at 4:40am.
Rant: Ok, this was strange. I thought I was having a heart attack last night in my grad class. I got intense chest pain and my heart started racing. I didn't know what to do because it was brief, but I took a bayer aspirin and just tried to relax. It freaked me out. Seem to be fine now, but that was super strange.
CS/Q: nope.
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you ?
People say I am overly serious in the work place and impersonal, but then really personal and social in casual or social settings. I get mad because I often have similar traits to a male leader and it is perceived negatively or harshly since I am not super sweet or endearing.
@wabash15 Hold onto that hope girl. Glad you and yh had a good talk.
@Dilynne Enjoy your last day girl! Yay for Sunday pee pact.
@Redpuma119 What grade do you teach lol ? Someday they will look back and realize haha. Too funny.
Me 27 DF 44
TTC post VR Sept 21/16
SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
CD/DPO: 25/9
Timing: -4 (haha, cuz THAT matters with DH's crummy swimmers), -3, -2, 0
Testing: Sunday pee pact with my ladies @Dilynne @dragonfly87 & @FLAshley !
R/R:
Rave: ***TMI sex*** The weather was really nice yesterday, so DH and I took our dog for a walk in the local state park after work. During the winter months this park is pretty much deserted, and apparently DH was feeling frisky, so we totally banged one out on a nature path in the forest . Even though the park is empty 99.9% of the time, we made sure to go to a very inconspicuous spot. It was fun!
Rant: Temp drop today, although I'm not sure how reliable my temp is since I slept like crap and forgot to temp until I had already been awake for a little while. But, usually that makes my temp read higher..... so it's possible it's actually a bigger temp drop than it read. At least it's helping manager my unusually strong BSC.
CS/Q: Anyone ever get an unusually/inaccurately LOW reading after crappy sleep and being awake (but still in bed) for 20 minutes? Anyone? Bueller? Yeah, didn't think so.
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you? This is a great question! I think people in this small town just don't understand me very well because we come from SUCH different backgrounds. It's hard to explain, but my sense of humor doesn't always translate around here. And, maybe it's because I usually talk too fast, but some of my board members sometimes think I don't understand something when I do... but that could be the misogynist mansplaining too. Some people think I'm stuck up before they get to know me, but that could be because I'm picky about the people I like...
@kaitlink33 sending such good vibes to your dog. The lumps could very well be lipomas, which are very common with older dogs but completely harmless. It's so tough watching our beloved animals get older. FX the vet has an easy fix to make her happy and comfortable.
@slaven so sorry you're having a tough time with yeast infections and fatigue. FX the blood test gives you some answers and points to an easy solution.
@BertieMeetsGertie I'm jealous of you zoo and dinner plans tomorrow! D.C. is such a great city.
@haylsbayls ugh, so sorry lady. *hugs* and take all the time you need. We're always here for you.
@wabash15 I'm glad you've found a happy bubble for the moment FX the next 4-5 days fly by!
@Redpuma119 hey it never hurts to start looking into testing. We're lucky to have such a wealth of knowledge on this board!
@Dilynne did you do anything fun for your birthday??? And, sorry for the emotional day! Hopefully you can keep in contact with the coworkers that you like, and the new job makes you very happy!
CD/DPO: 17/ I'm going with 4
Timing: -3 (x2), -2, -1, +1
Testing: Not even going to think about that yet.
R/R: My rant is my clusterf--- of a chart messing with my emotions...
CS/Q: See the chart stalk thread if you want to be filled in on my mess. Thanks again for your help ladies!!
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you ? That if I take forever to respond to texts or kind of distance myself for a while it is not because I am flaky/an asshole, it's because my anxiety is acting up.
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
Me 27 DF 44
TTC post VR Sept 21/16
SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
@lund glad you had a good spelunking adventure in nature! its fun to mix it up!
@Dilynne sorry your last day is hard, but hopefully the new job will be amazing
@dragonfly87 could it have been a mini panic attack? I've never had one but I've heard some people say it feels like they are having a heart attack. Hugs
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
@LuND you guys are braver than I would be!! Glad you had some fun!
@dragonfly87 I think @wabash15 may be right, that could definitely be a panic attack.
@haylsbayls I'm sorry you're out this cycle. Take all the time you need.
Month/Cycle: 14/14
CD/DPO: 26/11
Timing: -5, -2, -1, 0, +1
Testing: if AF is late
R/R: my rave is about DH--he is a teacher in a low income school so his job is stressful and hard but he is SO GOOD at what he does. The kids love him even though he's super strict and his test scores have been excellent. A woman in his school who works as an aide or something requested for her son to be in his class this year. I think since he's a relatively new teacher she thought she could push him around easily and get whatever she wants for her son. Well DH doesn't put up with that nonsense, he told her straight up that he treats all the kids the same. She threw a fit yesterday over something stupid and started talking to other people about him, putting posts on Facebook, and accusing him of taking things out on her son. DH called a meeting with her and the assistant principal and came with facts and evidence of everything that's been going on, kept himself cool and collected, and basically ripped her apart. She looked like an ass and the assistant principal completely sided with DH. I'm so proud of him!!!
CS/Q: temps have been above coverline but kind of on the low side this whole TWW. Not sure if it means anything but I don't have hopes for this cycle.
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you ? I tend to be quiet and I'm generally a nice person so people tend to think I'm a pushover.
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
CD/DPO: 35/12 (I think... I'm still so bad about temping, so this is still by body signs only)
Timing: -4, -2, -1 (assuming my O day is right)
Testing: waiting until Monday if I don't start before then
R/R: rants are all work related so why bother?
raves: DH is awesome and stuck with nothing for valentines day (for us, the kids got candy!) without needing to be reminded, he's a hopeless romantic so this is an accomplishment for him lol. (if you dont know why I dont so valentines day, see siggy, but know **TW**)
DS is doing soooo well in school. He's just like me and is a little spiteful about doing work (i.e. 'totally planning on cleaning my room', then mom says 'clean your room' and I decide 'you know what? I have better things to do' lol) so the first parent/teacher conference I was a little worried because I didn't know if his "struggles" were real or more just not performing on demand because he's always done well with the info at home. Turns out, it was the on demand portion! He just tested 98% on the assessments when the county average is 92! I'm not saying he's speshul, but he is to me I sure am proud! hehe
CS/Q: nothing to stalk. anyone bring their ute goggles today? lol
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you ? people think that I'm an extreme, either I'm a total jerk (which in all fairness, I get because I don't sugarcoat and I get tired of dealing with people's drama but I'm actually very empathetic and compassionate) or they thing I'm a delicate little flower that can't handle anything. I've been through more than most people know (not nearly as much as some, but a good bit in my own right) and can handle far more that I'm given credit for. Also, people think I'm getting defensive when I'm really just trying to explain my thought process because they will start cutting me off (which I hate) so I'll speed up and getting a little bit louder to be heard lol
DS born 3/11
Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!!
divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started)
Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!!
Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18
TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
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
@Redpuma119 hugs, girl. It probably wouldn't hurt to do a consult with a RE. Stalking the IF thread is great idea as well! I find myself there often.
@dragonfly87 I hope you do t get that feeling again! Sounds scary.
@shortstack930 way to go, H!
Dating since: 11/17/2001
Married: 9/26/2009
TTC: June 2016
EDD: 5/14/2018
@ladystinson Thats great news about your son. Definitely something to be proud of !
Me 27 DF 44
TTC post VR Sept 21/16
SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
CD/DPO: 26/10
Timing: -4, -1
Testing: BFN this morning. I know 10 is the early side but I did the FRER and the Wondfo and honestly I just feel out. at least I can have a glass of wine at DH bday dinner and not feel guilty
R/R: DH bday today! He will likely have to work late but I am excited to spoil him a little. He spoils me all the time
CS/Q: nope
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you ?
This is silly but it used to happen a lot when I worked in acute care as a PT. I'm 5'2" but stronger than I look. I can hold up patients and support a lot of body weight.
@kaitlink33 hope all is well with your dog!
@Lund that story is even more impressive because it's February and don't you live in ND? Way to make your own heat
@haylsbayls and @Redpuma119. So so many creepy Internet hugs
Together: 11/2008, married: 3/2014
DH: Type 1 Diabetes, (dx 4/15) Celiac Disease (dx 11/14), Treatment induced Neuropathy of Diabetes (dx 7/15)
DH SA: 11/16: low count and low motility
DH SA: 12/16: borderline low, count and motility
1/20/17: BFP, 1/24/17: CP
5/17:low AMH (0.89)
6/17: first IUI cycle, 50 mg clomid + ovidrel + IUI: 2 follies, BFN (count 58 million, 97% motility)
7/17: second IUI, 2.5 letrozole, OPK, IUI: 1 follie, BFN (count 9.5 million swimming- dont know percentage)
8/17: third IUI, 5.0 letrozole,
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
And yes, I do live in ND. It was really warm (for February in ND) yesterday - about 45 degrees Farenheit. To us that feels like shorts weather lol. That being said, it was a quick BD sesh, so we didn't have time to get chilled
CD/DPO: 21/4 (or 3? My temp continued to rise this morning and FF changed my cross hairs and coverline. Think the higher reading was just d/t poor sleep.)
Timing: -4,-3,-2,O (or -4,-3,-1 depending)
Testing: next Thurs, maybe
R/R: My partner and I usually go out for a date after I pick him up at the train station on Thursdays (he's in grad school out of state), but we got in a stupid fight last night about driving (ugh) and skipped it. Excited to go out tonight instead!
CS/Q: This is kind of a dumb question, but I feel kind of paranoid about having an orgasm while I may or may not have a zygote moving along and trying to implant itself in my uterine wall. I keep imagining that the resulting contractions might cause it to "fall off" like some kind of rock climber. uh, any thoughts?
GTKY: What is one thing people misunderstand about you ?
I'm not sure this counts as "misunderstanding," exactly, but I'm an artist who is now also a nurse and I feel sorta "split" down the middle sometimes. My coworkers don't really understand or see this other dimension to my identity and likewise my artist friends don't quite "get" what kinds of experiences I have as an ER nurse.
@LuND love that spontaneity! makes me wanna surprise my husband somewhere
@slaven hope your blood tests are OK. Have you ever had your thyroid levels checked?
@shortstack930 so much love for teachers over here. It's challenging from every angle.
*ETA I'm not sure if this is a scientifically based precaution, or just a wives-tale more like "avoid this just in case there's some validity" type of thing.
Me 27 DF 44
TTC post VR Sept 21/16
SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
@orbmaker I haven't had anything checked ever. My SIL is a nurse and was asking me about that or my cholesterol and such. She was surprised I haven't had my cholesterol checked before. If I do have diabetes and end up getting KU here in Korea I'll have to leave early and go back to MA. The army doesn't let high risk pregnancies stay in Korea, which is good because if I tried to voluntarily go back for it we would probably have to pay out of pocket. If they make me go then they pay haha.
TTC since August 2018
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