R/R: It's Friday eve and we got an extra jeans day at work for the food drive we've been doing this week. As of yesterday morning, my team was in first place for monetary donations and if we win, we get an extra jeans day and breakfast provided by our employer! Also, debating whether to run again tonight or wait for the warmer temps tomorrow
CS/Q: don't remember the last time I actually had one
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? Pretty much anything by Darius Rucker (aka Hootie). I loved him when he was Hootie but there's something about his country songs that I just don't like and will change the station until they are over
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Me: 38 DH: 38 Married 6/11/16 TTC Since 6/2016 12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal 3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve 8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC 7/2018 Clomid+IUI 11/2018 Letrozole+TI 12/2018 Letrozole+IUI 2/2019 NTNP 5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
@lulu1180 good luck to you and your team with your donations!! Such a great thing to do!
Month/Cycle:15/15 4AL
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: sex eod, OPKs, temping, preseed
R/R: I have no motivation to get out of bed and go to work today. Ugh. Feeling a lot better from after my hsg and am on my last day of antibiotics that really made my stomach hurt. Looking forward to the weekend
CS/Q: none
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? That Friday song I don't know who sings it I can't stand it
R/R: of course this is the cycle I have decided to take off. My boobs started to hurt and my CM isn't as copious as before...but unless I O'd on freaking CD9 or 10, my body is faking me out. Fuck you, body. Also @lulu1180 tonight at 10 PM is 39 hours!
Today my surgery schedule suuuuuuuuucks. I really hate surgery more than anything I do. On the plus side, its a short day today!
CS/Q:
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? Anything rap or even all that pseudo-rap that they put on the pop stations. a) I cannot understand you b) I love cursing as much as the next person, but I dont want to hear how 'shes a b' and 'fuck you n*****' 'suck me till I'm dry bitch' and just...no.
@lulu1180 good luck to your team! Great cause and great reward!
@Brooklyngirl6 sorry you're having such a tough time this month. Different months definitely hit me harder than others. Hugs!
Month/Cycle:9/10
CD: 17
WAYDTGKU: EOD right now, vitamins, temps, OPKs...
R/R: my OPK was so negative today it was unbelievable. So I've come to the following conclusions. -I wont ovulate this month. Wouldn't be the first time it's happened and I'm sure it won't be the last. -I did ovulate and my OPKs and temps totally didn't reflect it -I ovulated super crazy early and wasn't even charting yet so I missed it all together. We shall see... guess it's good I'm starting my blood work and testing next week so that'll confirm either way for me.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? I hate all things: Metallica, Green Day, Gwen Stefani and will always change any of those if they're on. I know they're not anything current but
@lulu1180 I hear you with debating whether to work out tonight! DH and I went on a walk yesterday afternoon but with the wind, it was really cold! It's even colder today so I'm doing yoga at lunch and calling it a day.
@Brooklyngirl6 sorry you are having a hard time. I get moments of despair, but then I try to think about something positive. It's easier said than done, but I find it helps me.
Month/Cycle: 10/11
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: pnv and hio when I see EWCM
R/R: I'm getting excited for lord basketball tonight!! Of course my team doesn't play until tomorrow at 10pm. Seriously, that is way too late.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? Anytime country.
Me: 31 DH: 32 Dating since: 11/17/2001 Married: 9/26/2009 TTC: June 2016
P @ G for now -- I'll be back later to tag when I have some time!
Month/Cycle: 4/2
CD: 20
WAYDTGKU: bbt, pnv, evening primrose, pre-seed... I may grab some pineapple today because, why not?
R/R: Rave: My temp finally shifted! I'll wait for crosshairs, but I think I may have O'd on CD 17 because of O pain. Any chart stalkers care to provide some insight? Also it's a short school day today and tomorrow is planning to submit 3rd quarter grades. I AM SO READY for 4th quarter, y'all -- summer is on the horizon! Rant: I slept so poorly on Tuesday night that I'm sore all over.
CS/Q: See above. I think I may have O'd on CD 17 but I'm not sure since temp shift was this AM (I haven't been sleeping well either, btw)
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? Anything Nickelback or Phil Collins.
High School Teacher * Reluctant Floridian * Steelers Fan
Family info in Spoiler
Married 6/2013 DS 11/2017 MMC 10/2019 @ 12 weeks Planning to try for our rainbow 01/2020
@lulu1180 Great GTKY. I didn't know Hootie had a country career now. That's awesome about the food drive and the perks you get if you win! @beachbunnyxo123 Glad you're feeling better! @brooklyngirl6 I don't know why some cycles are harder than others. I'm sorry you're having a hard time. @kiwi2628 Get your shit together, body! I'm with you on Nicky Minaj. Enjoy your short day! @50wife Have you O'd that early before? I hope the testing brings you answers and a way to move forward. @BertieMeetsGertie Are you watching or playing basketball?
Month/Cycle: 7/5 (1/1 AL)
CD: 15
WAYDTGKU: PNV, OPKs, temping, checking CM and CP, trying green tea this cycle, sexy things in the dark
R/R: Rave: My temps are really level now. We had some good snuggles last night while watching Netflix in bed and then some again this morning. Rant: I haven't worked out since Saturday. I'm playing volleyball today but I need to do better.
CS/Q: Link in signature below.
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? "Up All Night to Get Lucky" and "Groove is in the Heart"
Me: 34 | DH: 33 Married Aug. 2013 TTC #1 Sep. 2016 ***TW***
BFP Jan. 15, 2017; MMC Mar. 4, 2017 at 10w6d BFP Jun. 5, 2017; MMC Aug. 2, 2017 at 11w6d BFP Nov. 20, 2017; ended in CP All the tests. Everything normal except treated for ureaplasma and DH potentially has high DNAF. BFP Dec. 25, 2017; EDD Sep. 5, 2018; DD arrived Aug. 26th My chart: https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/63f71d
@lulu1180 I'm definitely waiting for warmer temps tomorrow to get out. I hate this cold! Nothing like getting it out of the way, and knowing you don't have to run tomorrow though. @Brooklyngirl6 Sorry AF is hard this month. @kiwi2628 I've also felt like swearing at my body for the last few days. I hope it's not a fake out. They suck. @50Wife I hope you did ovulate. An-O cycles are super frustrating. GL with the testing! @BertieMeetsGertie I also can't stand country music @CandyApple2012 Yes! Summer is getting closer and closer. We only have like 40 more school days left. FX for CH!
Month/Cycle: 2/1
CD: 32
WAYDTGKU: PNV's, BBT, CM, OPK's, Vitex
R/R: Two more days to get through, and then it's spring break! Yay!
CS/Q:
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? Anything by Coldplay or the Lumineers. I'm not sure why, I just can't stand either one of them.
@50Wife Yes! They feel like such a waste! I'm really hoping to ovulate this cycle, becasue I hate the thought of waiting for two whole months, and then needing to go in and get something just to jump start AF. Why can't bodies just do what we want??
R/R: Yay! The witch is on her way out! Pretty excited that AF is back to her usually 4/5 days. First one back (last month) was 8 days and then I didn't O until CD 28. Not sure if it's related but I'm hoping that a more regular AF length means I may O at a regularish time, which is CD 17-21 for me if I remember correctly. Fingers crossed!
CS/Q:
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? Easy- The Gorillaz- Feel Good, Inc...not sure why but I have always HATED that song.
R/R Sushi from Wegmans for lunch today! And a piece of chocolate cake because AF is an ass
CSQ
GTKY Don't Stop Believin' by Journey which is hilarious because I love Journey, but that song is so overplayed and their not so popular stuff is better
@lulu1180 Possible stupid question warning: what is an extra jeans day? Is it exactly what the word says? Does living in SoCal explain why I don't get it? Unrelated, I laughed so hard at the comments from your and @kiwi2628 regarding timing yesterday. If this isn't my cycle, then I'll definitely get on the 39-hour timing train, too. @beachbunnyxo123 Yay for finishing antibiotics! @Brooklyngirl6 Sorry to hear you're having a rough time. Treat yourself if you can! Also, I agree, that "You're beautiful" DOES get a bit much. @50Wife Boo for possible an-o cycle. Kudos to you, though, for taking such a level-headed analytical approach to it. And good luck with the b/w next week, I hope that can give some clarity. @CandyApple2012 Sorry for the poor sleep, but yay for possible o and for SUMMER soon!!! @Starla I love that phrase, sexy things in the dark. Made me giggle. @Cricket648 Not Coldplay! but whyyyy?? @LaurenEG14 I feel you. I'm on day 8 and still bleeding, meh. Makes you feel like the cycle is going to be all messed up, doesn't it. FX for a shorter AF for you though!!
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 8 (not that you would know from the state of AF)
WAYDTGKU: nothing, nothing, nothing, but waaaaaiiiiiiting for AF to leave
R/R: eh, see above.
CS/Q: not today
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? I had so many in mind, but their names escape me. Let's go with anything techno, and also that song by Robin Thicke with the rapey lyrics.
@lulu1180 jeans days are fabulous! GL to your team! @beachbunnyxo123 glad you're feeling better. hope you gain motivation as the day goes on! @brooklyngirl6 sorry for the rough AF. @kiwi2628 sorry for the body confusion and the rough schedule. but your short day bright side is a good one! @50Wife all your musical dislikes are so valid, current or not! @BertieMeetsGertie are you talking about the NCAA tournament? @CandyApple2012 FX for CH! Also, Phil Collins...yes! I heard sooo much Phil at the dentist yesterday! @starla yay for leveled out temps and snuggles @LaurenEG14 Peace out AF! haha @RVAmom315 Wegman's has the best grocery store sushi by far! @Cricket648 I agree with Coldplay 100% ugh! @Camomile sorry for the long AF
Month/Cycle: 5/5
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: pnv, temp/cm charting, opk, hio, pineapple after O
R/R: Rant: I have a funeral to go to this morning In 5 years of being with this company, I've had 3 coworkers pass away, all of which were the nicest, kindest people you could imagine. I'm ready for that trend to stop anytime. Rave: Yoga again tonight with H
CS/Q: Nope, not yet. Just hoping to O any dang day now.
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? OMG...Cheap Thrills by Sia and Sean Paul makes me irrationally angry when it comes on. I cannot stand it.
Me:31 ~ DH: 28
Swiped Right: 6/2014 Married: 9/2016 TTC # 1: 11/2016 BFP: 5/2017 Baby Boy: 1/2018 Link to FF Charts
@Starla So glad your temps are back to normal now!
@Cricket648 Yay for spring break! I'm so jealous....
@LaurenEG14 So glad that things seem to be getting back to normal for you - FX that trend continues!
@RVAmom315 I'd say dealing with AF earns you chocolate cake... and a glass of wine to go with it!
Month/Cycle: 6/5
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: so many things
R/R: My dog is being beyond cute and cuddly this morning - makes it hard to get out of bed though! Plus I went to the gym last night for a Tabata class, so getting up is already a challenge
CS/Q: nope
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? To be honest, a lot of current pop/hip-hop music. We don't listen to the radio much because one of us is always changing it
WAYDTGKU: HIO, BBT, Starting OPK this cycle, FertilAid, OvaBoost, FertileCM, Vitamin C, Omega3, Probiotic, Dessicated Liver, Collagen, Red Raspberry Leaf Tea, Maca, Green Tea CD1-O, POM Juice CD2-O, No Alcohol/Caffeine, Fertility Yoga, Pineapple core
R/R: Rant: Freezing cold weather, ugh. Rave: Getting out the door on time this morning, Pottery Barn gift card from my mom, coffee.
CS/Q: Just waiting on CH, but pretty confident I’m 2DPO. Chart under the spoiler if you want to stalk.
GTKY: I have three and I hate them all equally, they’re oldies, but my feelings about them have never changed: “Love Shack” by the B-52s; “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba, and Marc Anthony’s “I Need to Know”
WAYDTGKU: Besides vitamins and sex ..... pretending life isn't about TTC ?
R/R: It is March 23rd and we get slammed with our second storm this week. What the fuck !!! I'm ready for Spring !! My parents are picking up their dog tomorrow. I'm going to really miss him !! He is such a good boy. Extra snuggles for him tonight !!!
CS/Q:
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? I'm with @kiwi2628 I hate vulgar rap. Also, anything Johnny Reid. He drives me nuts..
Me 27 DF 44 TTC post VR Sept 21/16 SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
R/R: DD asked me this morning why I'm making red pee pee . Made a chocolate chip cheesecake last night for my dad's birthday today and it was yummy!!!
CS/Q: nope
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? I'm with @kiwi2628 , anything rap!
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
Thanks everyone for the advice on
OPKs yesterday. Sorry I didn’t come back to respond to everyone. I had started
and then my computer crashed so I lost everything. After that I was so tired
and frustrated that I couldn’t even look at my computer for the rest of the
evening! I’m so annoyed with all my electronics at the moment.
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: PNV, CM, Green Tea, HIO as
much as possible, OPKs, pre-seed possibly.
R/R: Decided to get on the scale this
morning… both a bad and good idea. Bad because I gained more weight than I
realized and good idea because I now know that I gained more weight than I
realized. Time to get my sh*t together huh? On a good note, it’s Thursday which
means I get to spend the afternoon with my adorable nephew. Also, I’ve had a
lot of CM today… I think the green tea is working because I really had to TMI
dig for CM last cycle.
CS/Q: Nope
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so
much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? Gangum
style or any of those songs like that. Lips of an Angel is also one. I had a
boyfriend in high school who was also a really good friend since I was five and
this song comes on and he was like “I could never cheat on someone like that.”
Well he did only a few weeks later. Still hard to hear because he was such a
good friend before we started dating.
@lulu1180 – jeans days at work are
the best! When I was working at an office, I loved them. Plus free food! Yes
please!
@beachbunnyxo123 – my husband is
obsessed with the Friday song. So annoying!
@KatieEl – I’m annoyed by the weather
here too. After a warm Jan and Feb, Mar has been cold and I’m like get me to
summer already!
@FLAshley – GL pretending life isn’t
about TTC! I’m currently trying to do the same. I’m better this month because I
googled every possible thing I could last month but still obsessed!
Married: August 2014 TTC #1: February 2017 - BFP 7/28/17; EDD 4/8/18; DD born 4/7/18 TTC #2: February 2019
@justkeepswimming8 It's a style of exercise that is supposed to be super effective, but also is really hard haha... You pick one exercise, and do it full effort for 20 seconds, then 10 seconds of rest - repeat 8 times for a total of 4 minutes. You can either keep doing the same thing (cyclists use it a lot), or do different exercises for each 4 minute set, which would give a more well-rounded workout. So in the half hour class, we did a cardio warm up, then a tabata of each: lunges with bicep curl, Russian twist, hip lift with chest press, planks, bird dogs, and then free style of cardio for the last set. By the end, I was absolutely exhausted!
WAYDTGKU: BBT Charting, OPKs, PNV, HIO as much as possible
R/R: Rant: my husband got the new Zelda game and is so obsessed with it that he's been staying up wayyyy late playing it every single night. I don't like the idea at all of having to summon him to come HIO but I guess that's what I'm gonna have to do :-/ Rave: Disney cruise is 4 weeks away!
CS/Q: Not really. My cycle is confusing me but what else is new? Last month I got a positive OPK at CD5 and had a 22 day cycle. This month, so far no positive OPK, and they've been getting lighter and lighter each day since CD4. Whatev, body.
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? First one that comes to mind is "Kryptonite" by 3 Doors Down, aka the Superman song-because years ago I actually called the radio station to bitch about their non-stop playing of it, haha.
@RVAmom315 That Journey song just reminds me of the Sopranos finale now--not a good thing! Lol
@Brooklyngirl6 ughhhh I hate that James Blunt song too...terrible!
@candyapple2012 aw, not Phil Collins! I love him, haha. And Genesis! PS your post about being sore reminded me of this funny tweet I saw recently "You know you're old when most of your injuries come from "sleeping weird"
@lulu1180 I used to work at a company that would reward us with casual days too, and I would get really excited about it-but now I work at a place where everyone wears super casual clothes and it's flipped my opinion! I find myself looking with longing into my closet at my neglected dresses and pretty work clothes gathering dust!
@soldiersmom That is awesome that your DH will do yoga with you! I've tried for years to get my DH to come with me to yoga class but he refuses :-(
@kiwi2628 I swear we are damned if we do and damned if we don't when it comes to tracking! I spent the last two cycles dialing it back on tracking and of course all I did was question my decision. This cycle I'm back at tracking and guess what? All I'm doing is questions my decision (and chart!)
@sailingmama Dog cuddles are the BEST! My little brat of a dog ONLY comes to cuddle with me in the morning when she hears my alarm go off. Makes it so hard to get out of bed!
@kiwi2628 hopefully your body will give you some signs so you feel less regretful, even then BD q39h is a good plan regardless Also, what is your profession that you do surgery? @50Wife sorry your cycle is being an asshole. Hopefully you can get some answers with the testing you're doing @CandyApple2012 I am VERY new to this chart analysis business, but I'd think CD17 or 18 are your best bets, and looks like you have pretty good timing for either! @Starla do you belong to a VB league? I so miss playing, I played pretty competitively in highschool. @Cricket648 Yay for spring break! Any big plans? @LaurenEG14 Glad AF had a shorter visit this month! @Camomile Man 8 days of AF sounds rough. Fx she leaves soon! @SoldiersMom Have fun at Yoga!! @KatieEl I'd agree with you interpretation - and holy cow look at all those BDs... You really are HIO lol Good on you, girl! @FLAshley hahaha 'pretending life isnt about TTC'... man how accurate is that. You mean random strangers on the street don't want to hear about my CM and BBT?? Why not? lol @shortstack930 Oh man kids say the darndest things, don't they? How old is DD? @thebookisbetter I feel you on the whole 'summoning' DH for BD... It feels weird, and wrong. But sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
Month/Cycle:4/4
CD: 18
WAYDTGKU:HIO ED, PNV, Preseed, CM, OPKs, BBT
R/R: I have to work tonight, and DH is home, and I dont wannaaa Rave: DS started saying 'guck guck guck' and DH thinks he's trying to say 'f**k' because I may or may not use that word much too frequently around him lol either way, its hilarious
CS/Q: Pretty sure I'll O today or tomorrow... Either way its WAAAAY later than usual for me, especially since I've only had 24-26 day cycles since they returned in Nov. I just hope I'll have a long enough luteal phase
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? ANYTHING by Justin Bieber. I know, I'm Canadian, so I'm supposed to like him. But he annoys the f**k out of me and I think he makes our whole country look bad. You can have him, America lol
WAYDTGKU: all things medicated! baseline scan tomorrow, letrozole, estrogen, IUI, progesterone, prayer, HIO, LDA, fish oil, PNV
R/R: wallowed yesterday and had waffles for dinner, I adulted and put real pants on to go to choir even though I just wanted to sit on the couch last night. Today will be better.
CS/Q: not much to stalk
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? anything with hateful speach
@lulu1180 way to go with the food drive and I'm proud of you for getting back at the running!
ok sorry today turned into a shit storm and I have to adult and get back to work so can't finish commenting now... hopefully I can get back later as I started writing this at 8am...
*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
@thebookisbetter my DH games too, so I always end up summoning him. My idea of sexy talk: when you get to a good stopping point can you pause that thing? lol
@kvacmak it was a heroic effort to be sure. At the end there, it got very seductive: “Look babe, we need to HIO tonight, and I want to go to bed, so can you pause your game during the intermission and come on up?” lol I’m lucky he performs on demand. How long were your cycles before you got pregnant last time? It’s possible, that your cycles are just regulating more and lengthening out. 24-26 days isn’t worryingly short or anything, but it is on the shorter side, so maybe you’re just tacking on a few days here. FX you O soon at any rate!
DS1: Nov. 2013 DS2: Jan. 2016 DS3: Dec. 2017 Baby #4 on the way!
@wabash15 I feel you on the wallowing. We ate out last night and I decided to get a milkshake because why the eff not!
@FLAshley ugh sorry for CD1! It is so hard to get TTC off the mind.
@kvacmak so true! She's 2 1/2 and she says "freakin" all the time because I do so I wouldn't be surprised if your H was right
@thebookisbetter a Disney cruise sounds amazing!! Are you doing a Caribbean one and stopping in Disney world? I've always wanted to do a Disney cruise to Alaska!
@50Wife sorry your cycle is being rough this time! Fx that you already O'd!
@KatieEl I am super impressed with your HIO efforts!!
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
Hi all, I took a month off from temping and the bump for sanity but I checked in every once and a while to cheer everyone on and keep in the circle. Happy to be back actually, I do better when I can see the Temps and let it out. DH was ready to kill me.
Month/cycle: 10/10 (the cycle where you realize if this all worked the way high school sex ed promised, your would have an infant.)
WAYDTGKU: trying not to ruin my marriage while AF hormones take over my brain
R/R: yesterday was our 3 year anniversary. My body celebrated with AF.here is the run down of CD1 the last 5 months
November: day before hosting my first thanksgiving December: Christmas eve January:*TW* CP *TW* February:my birthday March: anniversary
So I am joining the body haters club especially because I got deprived of fun birthday and anniversary non baby making sex. An IOU just isn't the same a few da g so later.
Combo rant/rave: well, DH and I finally made an RE appointment for next month over my spring break. Though I am anxious and have been lurking the IF thread/board hard, there is also a level of excitement mixed with disappointment that is just so overwhelming. Too many feelings.
CS/Q: nope
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? Cake by the Ocean is the worst song in the world.
@lulu1180 pass some of that running inspiration this way please @shortstack930 your DD comment made me laugh out loud @50wife fingers crossed for a plan and smooth sailing through it @kiwi2628@thebookisbetter I am right there with you when it comes to charting vs bot. I'm curious to see how I feel this cycle after my break cycle.
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,
@WillRunForWine21 I'm sorry for AF, but welcome back! No fair about CD1 falling on all of those important dates. I also finally made an RE appointment and have the same mixed feelings about it.
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
@WillRunForWine21 hey girl sorry your part of the CD2 club and that your body seems to have such impeccable timing when it comes to AF. Hugs. GL with your RE appointment and feel free to join us any time on the IF thread.
*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
@beachbunnyxo123 Glad to hear that you’re feeling better
from any HSG pain!
@brooklyngirl6 Sorry it’s such a rough AF! Hope she decides to leave early!
@kiwi2628 Get it guuuuuurrrrllll….but not until 10 pm lol
@50Wife I hope your body is just being a bitch and you get a
second surge and O soon! When did you
start temping/OPKs and is your current temp in your normal pre-O range?
@BertieMeetsGertie I consider any kind of movement a win so
yoga totally works to me!
@CandyApple2012 Remember if you do decide to use pineapple
that it’s the core that’s especially good and it has to be fresh!
@Starla I actually had a bit of a hard time coming up with a
GTKY and then a harder time trying to frame the question right lol. Also, yay for volleyball and your temps
evening out!
@Cricket648 Woohoo for impending spring break! Also, I think I’m going out today so I can
get it out of the way and just relax with a glass (or three) of wine tomorrow
lol
@Camomile My office lets us have casual Fridays (jeans with
a work appropriate top) but the other days we are business casual. Except on the occasions that they give us a
bonus jeans/casual day. I’m just excited
any time we get to wear jeans.
@SoldiersMom So sorry for your loss. And sorry again for your asshat of a
coworker.
@Sailing_Mama Sorry your pup made it extra hard to get out
of bed this morning!
@KatieEl I agree with you on your chart assessment
@justkeepswimming8 I refuse to step on the scale right now
because I know I won’t like the number.
Good for you for having that courage! Lol
@thebookisbetter I had a friend in college that had that CD
stuck in her car’s CD player. She was
able to get it out once and then her BF put it right back in to see if it would
come back out. Spoiler alert – it didn’t
come right back out.
@kvacmak Just so you know, your LP is not affected by a
later O. It should actually stay fairly
consistent from one cycle to the next so AF will just start later than you’re
used to.
@wabash15 Hope the rest of your day is a little less hectic!
@WillRunForWine21 I’m so happy to see you back friend! Fx you won’t need that appointment!
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Me: 38 DH: 38 Married 6/11/16 TTC Since 6/2016 12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal 3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve 8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC 7/2018 Clomid+IUI 11/2018 Letrozole+TI 12/2018 Letrozole+IUI 2/2019 NTNP 5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
R/R: we are sitting in the Detroit airport waiting for our connecting flight home. I don't sleep on planes so I've been up for 21.5 hours so far & I'm exhausted (but it was so so worth it!!)
CS/Q:
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? Anything hard rock/heavy metal
eta: it might helped if I answered the questions instead of just pasting them in
@WillRunForWine21 Welcome back. I completely understand the emotions surrounding making plans for an RE appt as I've started the process myself. If this cycle doesn't work out I'll be in the same boat. I'm sorry AF has ruined your important days
@wabash15 Damn I want waffles now (after I already ate my cake). Ugh I'm gross
@50Wife@Camomile Happy to make you laugh. Maybe I should come up with a hilarious way of saying "having sex" each WTO post. @kvacmak I just play at lunch at work with other staff. It's fun!
Me: 34 | DH: 33 Married Aug. 2013 TTC #1 Sep. 2016 ***TW***
BFP Jan. 15, 2017; MMC Mar. 4, 2017 at 10w6d BFP Jun. 5, 2017; MMC Aug. 2, 2017 at 11w6d BFP Nov. 20, 2017; ended in CP All the tests. Everything normal except treated for ureaplasma and DH potentially has high DNAF. BFP Dec. 25, 2017; EDD Sep. 5, 2018; DD arrived Aug. 26th My chart: https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/63f71d
Re: WTO Thursday 3/23
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: BBT, OPKs, PNVs, Mg, Vit D3
R/R: It's Friday eve and we got an extra jeans day at work for the food drive we've been doing this week. As of yesterday morning, my team was in first place for monetary donations and if we win, we get an extra jeans day and breakfast provided by our employer! Also, debating whether to run again tonight or wait for the warmer temps tomorrow
CS/Q: don't remember the last time I actually had one
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? Pretty much anything by Darius Rucker (aka Hootie). I loved him when he was Hootie but there's something about his country songs that I just don't like and will change the station until they are over
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Married 6/11/16
TTC Since 6/2016
12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal
3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve
8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC
7/2018 Clomid+IUI
11/2018 Letrozole+TI
12/2018 Letrozole+IUI
2/2019 NTNP
5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
Month/Cycle:15/15 4AL
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: sex eod, OPKs, temping, preseed
R/R: I have no motivation to get out of bed and go to work today. Ugh. Feeling a lot better from after my hsg and am on my last day of antibiotics that really made my stomach hurt. Looking forward to the weekend
CS/Q: none
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? That Friday song I don't know who sings it I can't stand it
CD: 2
WAYDTGKU: pnv, opk, b6
R/R: this af was the hardest so far. I'm feeling very helpless and frustrated. Why is this so hard this time around?
CS/Q: none- not temping last month helped me stress less so I'm going to continue to not temp.
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to?
you're beautiful by James blunt.
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: nada, although with some regrets
R/R: of course this is the cycle I have decided to take off. My boobs started to hurt and my CM isn't as copious as before...but unless I O'd on freaking CD9 or 10, my body is faking me out. Fuck you, body. Also @lulu1180 tonight at 10 PM is 39 hours!
Today my surgery schedule suuuuuuuuucks. I really hate surgery more than anything I do. On the plus side, its a short day today!
CS/Q:
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to?
Anything rap or even all that pseudo-rap that they put on the pop stations. a) I cannot understand you b) I love cursing as much as the next person, but I dont want to hear how 'shes a b' and 'fuck you n*****' 'suck me till I'm dry bitch' and just...no.
Also anything Nicki Minaj. I loathe her.
@Brooklyngirl6 sorry you're having such a tough time this month. Different months definitely hit me harder than others. Hugs!
Month/Cycle:9/10
CD: 17
WAYDTGKU: EOD right now, vitamins, temps, OPKs...
R/R: my OPK was so negative today it was unbelievable. So I've come to the following conclusions.
-I wont ovulate this month. Wouldn't be the first time it's happened and I'm sure it won't be the last.
-I did ovulate and my OPKs and temps totally didn't reflect it
-I ovulated super crazy early and wasn't even charting yet so I missed it all together.
We shall see... guess it's good I'm starting my blood work and testing next week so that'll confirm either way for me.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to?
I hate all things: Metallica, Green Day, Gwen Stefani and will always change any of those if they're on. I know they're not anything current but
@Brooklyngirl6 sorry you are having a hard time. I get moments of despair, but then I try to think about something positive. It's easier said than done, but I find it helps me.
Month/Cycle: 10/11
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: pnv and hio when I see EWCM
R/R: I'm getting excited for lord basketball tonight!! Of course my team doesn't play until tomorrow at 10pm. Seriously, that is way too late.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to?
Anytime country.
Dating since: 11/17/2001
Married: 9/26/2009
TTC: June 2016
EDD: 5/14/2018
Month/Cycle: 4/2
CD: 20
WAYDTGKU: bbt, pnv, evening primrose, pre-seed... I may grab some pineapple today because, why not?
R/R: Rave: My temp finally shifted! I'll wait for crosshairs, but I think I may have O'd on CD 17 because of O pain. Any chart stalkers care to provide some insight? Also it's a short school day today and tomorrow is planning to submit 3rd quarter grades. I AM SO READY for 4th quarter, y'all -- summer is on the horizon! Rant: I slept so poorly on Tuesday night that I'm sore all over.
CS/Q: See above. I think I may have O'd on CD 17 but I'm not sure since temp shift was this AM (I haven't been sleeping well either, btw)
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to?
Anything Nickelback or Phil Collins.
High School Teacher * Reluctant Floridian * Steelers Fan
Family info in Spoiler
DS 11/2017
MMC 10/2019 @ 12 weeks
Planning to try for our rainbow 01/2020
@beachbunnyxo123 Glad you're feeling better!
@brooklyngirl6 I don't know why some cycles are harder than others. I'm sorry you're having a hard time.
@kiwi2628 Get your shit together, body! I'm with you on Nicky Minaj. Enjoy your short day!
@50wife Have you O'd that early before? I hope the testing brings you answers and a way to move forward.
@BertieMeetsGertie Are you watching or playing basketball?
Month/Cycle: 7/5 (1/1 AL)
CD: 15
WAYDTGKU: PNV, OPKs, temping, checking CM and CP, trying green tea this cycle, sexy things in the dark
R/R: Rave: My temps are really level now. We had some good snuggles last night while watching Netflix in bed and then some again this morning. Rant: I haven't worked out since Saturday. I'm playing volleyball today but I need to do better.
CS/Q: Link in signature below.
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to?
"Up All Night to Get Lucky" and "Groove is in the Heart"
Married Aug. 2013
TTC #1 Sep. 2016
***TW***
BFP Jun. 5, 2017; MMC Aug. 2, 2017 at 11w6d
BFP Nov. 20, 2017; ended in CP
All the tests. Everything normal except treated for ureaplasma and DH potentially has high DNAF.
BFP Dec. 25, 2017; EDD Sep. 5, 2018; DD arrived Aug. 26th
My chart: https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/63f71d
@Brooklyngirl6 Sorry AF is hard this month.
@kiwi2628 I've also felt like swearing at my body for the last few days. I hope it's not a fake out. They suck.
@50Wife I hope you did ovulate. An-O cycles are super frustrating. GL with the testing!
@BertieMeetsGertie I also can't stand country music
@CandyApple2012 Yes! Summer is getting closer and closer. We only have like 40 more school days left. FX for CH!
Month/Cycle: 2/1
CD: 32
WAYDTGKU: PNV's, BBT, CM, OPK's, Vitex
R/R: Two more days to get through, and then it's spring break! Yay!
CS/Q:
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? Anything by Coldplay or the Lumineers. I'm not sure why, I just can't stand either one of them.
Married: 10/2013
TTC #1 Since: 02/2017
PS laughed at "sexy things in the dark" get it guuurrrrllll
@Cricket648 thanks!! Agreed, they're super frustrating and just seem like a waste of time!
Sidenote: now I have all of these horrible songs stuck in my head.
Married: 10/2013
TTC #1 Since: 02/2017
Dating 03/31/2011 Married 10/18/2014
DS Born 12/28/2017
TTC #2 06/2019
@beachbunnyxo123 Glad you feeling better!
@Brooklyngirl6 Hugs. I say anything that lowers the stress level do it
@kiwi2628 Why do our bodies have to be asshats?!
@50wife FX that you O'd or it's soon
@BertieMeetsGertie Hope your team wins!
@CandyApple2012 FX for O!
@Starla Yay for snuggles
@cricket648 Spring Break!!!
Month/Cycle 7/8
CD 2
WAYDTGKU Start sexy times when CM is afoot
R/R Sushi from Wegmans for lunch today! And a piece of chocolate cake because AF is an ass
CSQ
GTKY Don't Stop Believin' by Journey which is hilarious because I love Journey, but that song is so overplayed and their not so popular stuff is better
TTC #2 - August 2016
MFI
IUI #1-3 BFN
BFP 4/21/18 MMC 6/11/18
Married: 10/2013
TTC #1 Since: 02/2017
@beachbunnyxo123 Yay for finishing antibiotics!
@Brooklyngirl6 Sorry to hear you're having a rough time. Treat yourself if you can! Also, I agree, that "You're beautiful" DOES get a bit much.
@50Wife Boo for possible an-o cycle. Kudos to you, though, for taking such a level-headed analytical approach to it. And good luck with the b/w next week, I hope that can give some clarity.
@CandyApple2012 Sorry for the poor sleep, but yay for possible o and for SUMMER soon!!!
@Starla I love that phrase, sexy things in the dark. Made me giggle.
@Cricket648 Not Coldplay! but whyyyy??
@LaurenEG14 I feel you. I'm on day 8 and still bleeding, meh. Makes you feel like the cycle is going to be all messed up, doesn't it. FX for a shorter AF for you though!!
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 8 (not that you would know from the state of AF)
WAYDTGKU: nothing, nothing, nothing, but waaaaaiiiiiiting for AF to leave
R/R: eh, see above.
CS/Q: not today
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? I had so many in mind, but their names escape me. Let's go with anything techno, and also that song by Robin Thicke with the rapey lyrics.
@beachbunnyxo123 glad you're feeling better. hope you gain motivation as the day goes on!
@brooklyngirl6 sorry for the rough AF.
@kiwi2628 sorry for the body confusion and the rough schedule. but your short day bright side is a good one!
@50Wife all your musical dislikes are so valid, current or not!
@BertieMeetsGertie are you talking about the NCAA tournament?
@CandyApple2012 FX for CH! Also, Phil Collins...yes! I heard sooo much Phil at the dentist yesterday!
@starla yay for leveled out temps and snuggles
@LaurenEG14 Peace out AF! haha
@RVAmom315 Wegman's has the best grocery store sushi by far!
@Cricket648 I agree with Coldplay 100% ugh!
@Camomile sorry for the long AF
Month/Cycle: 5/5
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: pnv, temp/cm charting, opk, hio, pineapple after O
R/R: Rant: I have a funeral to go to this morning In 5 years of being with this company, I've had 3 coworkers pass away, all of which were the nicest, kindest people you could imagine. I'm ready for that trend to stop anytime.
Rave: Yoga again tonight with H
CS/Q: Nope, not yet. Just hoping to O any dang day now.
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to?
OMG...Cheap Thrills by Sia and Sean Paul makes me irrationally angry when it comes on. I cannot stand it.
Married: 9/2016
TTC # 1: 11/2016
BFP: 5/2017
Baby Boy: 1/2018
Link to FF Charts
@beachbunnyxo123 Glad you're starting to feel better, and in time for the weekend
@Brooklyngirl6 Sorry for AF, and that you're having such a rough go at the moment - lots of hugs
@kiwi2628 Ugh - of course this would be the cycle your body decides to play tricks on you... hopefully it normalizes a bit more
@50Wife Sorry that your OPKs and temps aren't matching up - hopefully you'll O soon
@BertieMeetsGertie Can you PVR the game tomorrow night? Or will you stay up? I guess it is Friday....
@CandyApple2012 I think it looks good for CD17 O
@Starla So glad your temps are back to normal now!
@Cricket648 Yay for spring break! I'm so jealous....
@LaurenEG14 So glad that things seem to be getting back to normal for you - FX that trend continues!
@RVAmom315 I'd say dealing with AF earns you chocolate cake... and a glass of wine to go with it!
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: so many things
R/R: My dog is being beyond cute and cuddly this morning - makes it hard to get out of bed though! Plus I went to the gym last night for a Tabata class, so getting up is already a challenge
CS/Q: nope
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? To be honest, a lot of current pop/hip-hop music. We don't listen to the radio much because one of us is always changing it
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 25
WAYDTGKU: HIO, BBT, Starting OPK this cycle, FertilAid, OvaBoost, FertileCM, Vitamin C, Omega3, Probiotic, Dessicated Liver, Collagen, Red Raspberry Leaf Tea, Maca, Green Tea CD1-O, POM Juice CD2-O, No Alcohol/Caffeine, Fertility Yoga, Pineapple core
R/R: Rant: Freezing cold weather, ugh. Rave: Getting out the door on time this morning, Pottery Barn gift card from my mom, coffee.
CS/Q: Just waiting on CH, but pretty confident I’m 2DPO. Chart under the spoiler if you want to stalk.
GTKY: I have three and I hate them all equally, they’re oldies, but my feelings about them have never changed: “Love Shack” by the B-52s; “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba, and Marc Anthony’s “I Need to Know”
@beachbunnyxo123 glad you’re starting to feel better!
@Brooklyngirl6 sorry about the new cycle, and that you’re having a hard time right now. Internet stranger hugs!
@CandyApple2012 FX you get your CH soon!
@SoldiersMom sorry about your loss.DS2: Jan. 2016
DS3: Dec. 2017
Baby #4 on the way!
CD: 1 after 4 days of veryyyyy light spotting
WAYDTGKU: Besides vitamins and sex ..... pretending life isn't about TTC ?
R/R: It is March 23rd and we get slammed with our second storm this week. What the fuck !!! I'm ready for Spring !! My parents are picking up their dog tomorrow. I'm going to really miss him !! He is such a good boy. Extra snuggles for him tonight !!!
CS/Q:
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? I'm with @kiwi2628 I hate vulgar rap. Also, anything Johnny Reid. He drives me nuts..
Me 27 DF 44
TTC post VR Sept 21/16
SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
losses - so awful.
@Sailing_Mama Haha right?!
TTC #2 - August 2016
MFI
IUI #1-3 BFN
BFP 4/21/18 MMC 6/11/18
Month/Cycle: 16/16
CD: 2
WAYDTGKU: waiting for AF to leave
R/R: DD asked me this morning why I'm making red pee pee . Made a chocolate chip cheesecake last night for my dad's birthday today and it was yummy!!!
CS/Q: nope
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? I'm with @kiwi2628 , anything rap!
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
Thanks everyone for the advice on OPKs yesterday. Sorry I didn’t come back to respond to everyone. I had started and then my computer crashed so I lost everything. After that I was so tired and frustrated that I couldn’t even look at my computer for the rest of the evening! I’m so annoyed with all my electronics at the moment.
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: PNV, CM, Green Tea, HIO as much as possible, OPKs, pre-seed possibly.
R/R: Decided to get on the scale this morning… both a bad and good idea. Bad because I gained more weight than I realized and good idea because I now know that I gained more weight than I realized. Time to get my sh*t together huh? On a good note, it’s Thursday which means I get to spend the afternoon with my adorable nephew. Also, I’ve had a lot of CM today… I think the green tea is working because I really had to TMI dig for CM last cycle.
CS/Q: Nope
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? Gangum style or any of those songs like that. Lips of an Angel is also one. I had a boyfriend in high school who was also a really good friend since I was five and this song comes on and he was like “I could never cheat on someone like that.” Well he did only a few weeks later. Still hard to hear because he was such a good friend before we started dating.
@lulu1180 – jeans days at work are the best! When I was working at an office, I loved them. Plus free food! Yes please!
@beachbunnyxo123 – my husband is obsessed with the Friday song. So annoying!
@brooklyngirl6 – so sorry for the bad AF!
@kiwi2628 – sorry for the annoying body stuff! FX things get better soon.
@50wife – Ah sorry about O craziness! FX it’s not an an-o month and that O has already happened or is still to come.
@bertiemeetsgertie – my bracket was busted like 2 round. Boo!
@CandyApple2012 – yay for temp shift!
@Starla – I love snuggles in bed. I especially love with DH falls asleep on my chest. It makes me feel so loved.
@Cricket648 – yay for spring break!
@LaurenEG14 – yay for a short AF!
@RVAmom315 – sushi AND chocolate cake?! Yummy! Jealous girl over here! Enjoy it! You deserve it! J
@camomile – damn you AF GTFO!
@SolidersMom – sorry for the funeral and I hope the trend at work stops!
@sailing_mama – what is a Tabata class?!
@KatieEl – I’m annoyed by the weather here too. After a warm Jan and Feb, Mar has been cold and I’m like get me to summer already!
@FLAshley – GL pretending life isn’t about TTC! I’m currently trying to do the same. I’m better this month because I googled every possible thing I could last month but still obsessed!
Married: August 2014
TTC #1: February 2017 - BFP 7/28/17; EDD 4/8/18; DD born 4/7/18
TTC #2: February 2019
@justkeepswimming8 It's a style of exercise that is supposed to be super effective, but also is really hard haha... You pick one exercise, and do it full effort for 20 seconds, then 10 seconds of rest - repeat 8 times for a total of 4 minutes. You can either keep doing the same thing (cyclists use it a lot), or do different exercises for each 4 minute set, which would give a more well-rounded workout. So in the half hour class, we did a cardio warm up, then a tabata of each: lunges with bicep curl, Russian twist, hip lift with chest press, planks, bird dogs, and then free style of cardio for the last set. By the end, I was absolutely exhausted!
Me 27 DF 44
TTC post VR Sept 21/16
SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: BBT Charting, OPKs, PNV, HIO as much as possible
R/R: Rant: my husband got the new Zelda game and is so obsessed with it that he's been staying up wayyyy late playing it every single night. I don't like the idea at all of having to summon him to come HIO but I guess that's what I'm gonna have to do :-/
Rave: Disney cruise is 4 weeks away!
CS/Q: Not really. My cycle is confusing me but what else is new? Last month I got a positive OPK at CD5 and had a 22 day cycle. This month, so far no positive OPK, and they've been getting lighter and lighter each day since CD4. Whatev, body.
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to?
First one that comes to mind is "Kryptonite" by 3 Doors Down, aka the Superman song-because years ago I actually called the radio station to bitch about their non-stop playing of it, haha.
@RVAmom315 That Journey song just reminds me of the Sopranos finale now--not a good thing! Lol
@Brooklyngirl6 ughhhh I hate that James Blunt song too...terrible!
@candyapple2012 aw, not Phil Collins! I love him, haha. And Genesis! PS your post about being sore reminded me of this funny tweet I saw recently "You know you're old when most of your injuries come from "sleeping weird"
@lulu1180 I used to work at a company that would reward us with casual days too, and I would get really excited about it-but now I work at a place where everyone wears super casual clothes and it's flipped my opinion! I find myself looking with longing into my closet at my neglected dresses and pretty work clothes gathering dust!
@soldiersmom That is awesome that your DH will do yoga with you! I've tried for years to get my DH to come with me to yoga class but he refuses :-(
@kiwi2628 I swear we are damned if we do and damned if we don't when it comes to tracking! I spent the last two cycles dialing it back on tracking and of course all I did was question my decision. This cycle I'm back at tracking and guess what? All I'm doing is questions my decision (and chart!)
@sailingmama Dog cuddles are the BEST! My little brat of a dog ONLY comes to cuddle with me in the morning when she hears my alarm go off. Makes it so hard to get out of bed!
Me: 36 DH: 41
DS born 04/24/08
TTC #2: September 2016
My Chart: http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/681ee7
Married: August 2014
TTC #1: February 2017 - BFP 7/28/17; EDD 4/8/18; DD born 4/7/18
TTC #2: February 2019
@50Wife sorry your cycle is being an asshole. Hopefully you can get some answers with the testing you're doing
@CandyApple2012 I am VERY new to this chart analysis business, but I'd think CD17 or 18 are your best bets, and looks like you have pretty good timing for either!
@Starla do you belong to a VB league? I so miss playing, I played pretty competitively in highschool.
@Cricket648 Yay for spring break! Any big plans?
@LaurenEG14 Glad AF had a shorter visit this month!
@Camomile Man 8 days of AF sounds rough. Fx she leaves soon!
@SoldiersMom Have fun at Yoga!!
@KatieEl I'd agree with you interpretation - and holy cow look at all those BDs... You really are HIO lol Good on you, girl!
@FLAshley hahaha 'pretending life isnt about TTC'... man how accurate is that. You mean random strangers on the street don't want to hear about my CM and BBT?? Why not? lol
@shortstack930 Oh man kids say the darndest things, don't they? How old is DD?
@thebookisbetter I feel you on the whole 'summoning' DH for BD... It feels weird, and wrong. But sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
Month/Cycle:4/4
CD: 18
WAYDTGKU:HIO ED, PNV, Preseed, CM, OPKs, BBT
R/R: I have to work tonight, and DH is home, and I dont wannaaa Rave: DS started saying 'guck guck guck' and DH thinks he's trying to say 'f**k' because I may or may not use that word much too frequently around him lol either way, its hilarious
CS/Q: Pretty sure I'll O today or tomorrow... Either way its WAAAAY later than usual for me, especially since I've only had 24-26 day cycles since they returned in Nov. I just hope I'll have a long enough luteal phase
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to?
ANYTHING by Justin Bieber. I know, I'm Canadian, so I'm supposed to like him. But he annoys the f**k out of me and I think he makes our whole country look bad. You can have him, America lol
CD: 2 (hello CD 2 ladies @shortstack930 @RVAmom315 @Brooklyngirl6 )
WAYDTGKU: all things medicated! baseline scan tomorrow, letrozole, estrogen, IUI, progesterone, prayer, HIO, LDA, fish oil, PNV
R/R: wallowed yesterday and had waffles for dinner, I adulted and put real pants on to go to choir even though I just wanted to sit on the couch last night. Today will be better.
CS/Q: not much to stalk
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? anything with hateful speach
@lulu1180 way to go with the food drive and I'm proud of you for getting back at the running!
ok sorry today turned into a shit storm and I have to adult and get back to work so can't finish commenting now... hopefully I can get back later as I started writing this at 8am...
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
@FLAshley Sorry about CD1
@shortstack930 omg your DD made me lol!
@thebookisbetter my DH games too, so I always end up summoning him. My idea of sexy talk: when you get to a good stopping point can you pause that thing? lol
@kvacmak it was a heroic effort to be sure. At the end there, it got very seductive: “Look babe, we need to HIO tonight, and I want to go to bed, so can you pause your game during the intermission and come on up?” lol I’m lucky he performs on demand. How long were your cycles before you got pregnant last time? It’s possible, that your cycles are just regulating more and lengthening out. 24-26 days isn’t worryingly short or anything, but it is on the shorter side, so maybe you’re just tacking on a few days here. FX you O soon at any rate!DS2: Jan. 2016
DS3: Dec. 2017
Baby #4 on the way!
@FLAshley ugh sorry for CD1! It is so hard to get TTC off the mind.
@kvacmak so true! She's 2 1/2 and she says "freakin" all the time because I do so I wouldn't be surprised if your H was right
@thebookisbetter a Disney cruise sounds amazing!! Are you doing a Caribbean one and stopping in Disney world? I've always wanted to do a Disney cruise to Alaska!
@50Wife sorry your cycle is being rough this time! Fx that you already O'd!
@KatieEl I am super impressed with your HIO efforts!!
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
Month/cycle: 10/10 (the cycle where you realize if this all worked the way high school sex ed promised, your would have an infant.)
CD: 2 with @Brooklyngirl6, @wabash15, @shortstack930, @RVAmom515
WAYDTGKU: trying not to ruin my marriage while AF hormones take over my brain
R/R: yesterday was our 3 year anniversary. My body celebrated with AF.here is the run down of CD1 the last 5 months
November: day before hosting my first thanksgiving
December: Christmas eve
January:*TW* CP *TW*
February:my birthday
March: anniversary
So I am joining the body haters club especially because I got deprived of fun birthday and anniversary non baby making sex. An IOU just isn't the same a few da g so later.
Combo rant/rave: well, DH and I finally made an RE appointment for next month over my spring break. Though I am anxious and have been lurking the IF thread/board hard, there is also a level of excitement mixed with disappointment that is just so overwhelming. Too many feelings.
CS/Q: nope
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to?
Cake by the Ocean is the worst song in the world.
@lulu1180 pass some of that running inspiration this way please
@shortstack930 your DD comment made me laugh out loud
@50wife fingers crossed for a plan and smooth sailing through it
@kiwi2628 @thebookisbetter I am right there with you when it comes to charting vs bot. I'm curious to see how I feel this cycle after my break cycle.
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
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
@beachbunnyxo123 Glad to hear that you’re feeling better from any HSG pain!
@brooklyngirl6 Sorry it’s such a rough AF! Hope she decides to leave early!
@kiwi2628 Get it guuuuuurrrrllll….but not until 10 pm lol
@50Wife I hope your body is just being a bitch and you get a second surge and O soon! When did you start temping/OPKs and is your current temp in your normal pre-O range?
@BertieMeetsGertie I consider any kind of movement a win so yoga totally works to me!
@CandyApple2012 Remember if you do decide to use pineapple that it’s the core that’s especially good and it has to be fresh!
@Starla I actually had a bit of a hard time coming up with a GTKY and then a harder time trying to frame the question right lol. Also, yay for volleyball and your temps evening out!
@Cricket648 Woohoo for impending spring break! Also, I think I’m going out today so I can get it out of the way and just relax with a glass (or three) of wine tomorrow lol
@LaurenEG14 Fx a short AF means a shorter cycle!
@RVAmom315 Yay for chocolate cake!
@Camomile My office lets us have casual Fridays (jeans with a work appropriate top) but the other days we are business casual. Except on the occasions that they give us a bonus jeans/casual day. I’m just excited any time we get to wear jeans.
@SoldiersMom So sorry for your loss. And sorry again for your asshat of a coworker.
@Sailing_Mama Sorry your pup made it extra hard to get out of bed this morning!
@KatieEl I agree with you on your chart assessment
@FLAshely Sorry for CD1 friend!
@shortstack930 I giggled at your DDs response to AF!
@justkeepswimming8 I refuse to step on the scale right now because I know I won’t like the number. Good for you for having that courage! Lol
@thebookisbetter I had a friend in college that had that CD stuck in her car’s CD player. She was able to get it out once and then her BF put it right back in to see if it would come back out. Spoiler alert – it didn’t come right back out.
@kvacmak Just so you know, your LP is not affected by a later O. It should actually stay fairly consistent from one cycle to the next so AF will just start later than you’re used to.
@wabash15 Hope the rest of your day is a little less hectic!
@WillRunForWine21 I’m so happy to see you back friend! Fx you won’t need that appointment!
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Married 6/11/16
TTC Since 6/2016
12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal
3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve
8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC
7/2018 Clomid+IUI
11/2018 Letrozole+TI
12/2018 Letrozole+IUI
2/2019 NTNP
5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
@BertieMeetsGertie what's lord basketball?
@CandyApple2012 we just finished our 3rd quarter before spring break. Is it summer yet???
@Cricket648 I'm so sad my spring break is almost over! Traveling is worth it, but it makes breaks seem so short!
@RVAmom315 H and I love journey! I think we saw them 10 times our first 5 years together.
@SoldiersMom so sorry you had to go to a funeral this morning
@FLAshley so sorry about cd
@thebookisbetter I'm so jealous of your Disney cruise!!
@WillRunForWine21ugh! AF has crummy timing every month!!
Month/Cycle: 8/6 (1/1 AL)
CD: ?
WAYDTGKU: benched
R/R: we are sitting in the Detroit airport waiting for our connecting flight home. I don't sleep on planes so I've been up for 21.5 hours so far & I'm exhausted (but it was so so worth it!!)
CS/Q:
GTKY: What song(s) do you dislike so much that it will make you want to change what you're listening to? Anything hard rock/heavy metal
eta: it might helped if I answered the questions instead of just pasting them in
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Married 6/11/16
TTC Since 6/2016
12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal
3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve
8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC
7/2018 Clomid+IUI
11/2018 Letrozole+TI
12/2018 Letrozole+IUI
2/2019 NTNP
5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
@lulu1180 How'd you get that picture of me?!
@WillRunForWine21 Welcome back. I completely understand the emotions surrounding making plans for an RE appt as I've started the process myself. If this cycle doesn't work out I'll be in the same boat. I'm sorry AF has ruined your important days
@wabash15 Damn I want waffles now (after I already ate my cake). Ugh I'm gross
TTC #2 - August 2016
MFI
IUI #1-3 BFN
BFP 4/21/18 MMC 6/11/18
@kvacmak I just play at lunch at work with other staff. It's fun!
Married Aug. 2013
TTC #1 Sep. 2016
***TW***
BFP Jun. 5, 2017; MMC Aug. 2, 2017 at 11w6d
BFP Nov. 20, 2017; ended in CP
All the tests. Everything normal except treated for ureaplasma and DH potentially has high DNAF.
BFP Dec. 25, 2017; EDD Sep. 5, 2018; DD arrived Aug. 26th
My chart: https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/63f71d