TWW Wednesday 4/05

pebbledam · April 2017

Happy hump day!

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CS/Q:

GTKY: Do you enjoy musicals? If so, do you have a favorite?

pebbledam · April 2017

Month/Cycle: 3/3

CD/DPO: 26/7

Timing: meh

Testing: Friday for drinking purposes

R/R: My co-worker/friend brought me a little blue stuffed puppy dog to add to DSS's Easter basket. Do I need a *TW* for mentioning my stepson?

CS/Q: nada

GTKY: I love musicals! Legally Blonde (The Musical) and Wicked are my favorites. Waitress and Hamilton are coming to Omaha soon and I want to see both!

LadyMillil · April 2017

Month/Cycle: 25/29

CD/DPO: 17/1

Timing: -3, -1

Testing: no point since my RE thinks natural pregnancy won't happen

R/R: anxiously waiting AF so I can finally start IVF

CS/Q:

GTKY: Do you enjoy musicals? If so, do you have a favorite? Phantom of the Opera or Wicked

Ratseles · April 2017

Hey! I'm new, but this looks like a good way to pass the wait....

Month/Cycle: I'm gonna say 1/1 (was ntnp for 4 or 5 months)

CD/DPO: 18/4

Timing: -1, 0 (my husband was out of town until -1, so we didn't get to try too much... But at least it was the right time?)

Testing: Planning for 4/13 (12dpo) but I am an addict with no will power, so possibly sooner...

R/R: I am not sure what this section is.... I will go look back at abbreviations and figure it out later, but for now, I will be confused.

CS/Q: Nope

GTKY: Do you enjoy musicals? If so, do you have a favorite?
I like musicals just fine, but I don't really go places that aren't work, so..... I watched Cats in NY when I was younger? That's about the extent of my musical watching. I like the movie Trolls? No? doesn't count? (It is heartwarming though... About being happy even when everything is against you...)

KariAnn323 · April 2017

Month/Cycle: 8/7 (4/4, 1/1 AL)

CD/DPO: 27/8

Timing: -4, -2, O

Testing: I ordered FRERs last night from Amazon, they won't be here until Thursday so Friday AM at the earliest

R/R: I'm apologizing in advance, I'm such a negative Nancy today. Temp did not go back up this morning, and it's way too early for AF. Did some chart stalking on FF and it looks like this has happened to some people on progesterone where their BBT goes strangely low a few days in the middle of their luteal phase. I'm trying to stay positive, but I feel like I'm already out this cycle. It makes me so angry because after this cycle we have to start TTA until at least July because of that stupid f'ing convention (I love that convention and I know that I'll be happy next year that we decided to TTA, but right now it's stupid). I don't want to go to cycle 8; I just want our take home baby. Basically everyone we know is that stage where suddenly they want to get start TTC, and for some stupid reason they get KU right away. I'm not saying I would wish our struggles on anyone, I'm just having a lot jealousy about it. Sorry for the DD post

CS/Q: Anyone have any experience with BBT while on progesterone?

GTKY: Do you enjoy musicals? If so, do you have a favorite? I like musicals, favorite would probably be South Pacific. My high school did it while I was there, and I did props and set building. I really want to see Avenue Q and The Book of Mormon.

justkeepswimming8 · April 2017

Month/Cycle: 2/2

CD / DPO: 21/6

Timing: great!

Testing: Maybe 13DPO before my trip

R/R: Totally starting to symptom spot already… ugh! Yesterday I logged ALL my food in Fitbit and was surprised that I was under the amount of calories I burned. I had some settings wrong (set to 1,000 cal deficit!) so I was discouraged that I was so far “over” my calories because I thought that meant over calories burned when it was calories burned minus my calorie deficit. I changed it to a 500 cal deficit because that is more reasonable since we are TTC so we’ll see how that goes. Also, anyone else annoyed by their DH during TWW? I've been so annoyed by him over the last few days and I feel bad because I was so into just last week lol must be hormones.

CS / Q: Nah

GTKY: Do you enjoy musicals? If so, do you have a favorite? I don’t normally enjoy musicals but I really like Wicked and any Disney movies/musicals. I’m not a fan when they sing the entire time because I have a hard time keeping up but I’m okay with songs intertwined with dialogue.

@morado23 – that’s so nice of your coworker! My DH will want to see Hamilton if it ever comes our way. He listens to the soundtrack all the time. The music is good but I’m not dying to see it.

@LadyMillil – wahoo Wicked!

@Ratseles – welcome! R/R means Rant/Rave. Just somewhere to get some thoughts out pretty much.

@KariAnn323 – so sorry about the temp drop! FX that it goes back up!

gusgus14 · April 2017

Month/Cycle: 9/10

CD/DPO: CD25/11DPO

Timing: -4, -2, O

Testing: I negotiated with myself and decided if I don't start spotting today, I will test in the morning even though it could still be too early.

R/R: Rant: The weather is supposed to be really, really bad today which freaks me out and makes me wish I could just stay home with my pups. Rave: I got my progesterone results and my levels are up! Pre-medicated I was at 13, my first clomid cycle put me at 14.8, and this time I'm at 21.4. I'm just excited to see the increase.

GTKY: Do you enjoy musicals? If so, do you have a favorite? Holy crap yes! I absolutely love musicals. I don't know if I have an end all be all favorite but I always love going to see Wicked. I've seen it 4-5 times and the first time was in New York on the front row for $26.

@morado23 - We just bought season tickets to our theater so we can get Hamilton tickets when it comes during the 2018-2018 season! Waitress is coming this year and we're definitely going. I would love to see it in New York with Sara B but I don't think I'll get the chance to.
@KariAnn323 - I'm sorry

I feel you though, that's how it is for us, too.

Tennis11785 · April 2017

@KariAnn323 - So sorry this isn't looking to be your time and how it messes with your timing.

Month/Cycle: umm 7 I think? I keep forgetting since it's really been more than a year.

CD/DPO: 26/7

Timing: -5, -3, -1,

Testing: I still don't know and am so conflicted! I don't want a BFN to ruin my vacation or my husband's birthday. But I know my dr wants me to go on progesterone if/when I get a BFP, so I won't want to wait too long to test.

R/R: It's been a busy week, but I've been really productive. It makes me happy.

CS/Q:

GTKY: Do you enjoy musicals? If so, do you have a favorite? Oh yes. I grew up a theater kid, so I've been in lots of musicals and grew up with a healthy love of musicals. It would be really hard for me to pick a favorite. I love love love Wicked and Rent. I also love Footloose, but mostly because it brings back positive memories from when I was in that show.

pebbledam · April 2017

@LadyMillil - FX that your RE is wrong, but it's good that you have a plan in place! P.S. I love the gif that's in your siggy.
@Ratseles - Yay for good timing. My DH doesn't travel and we still have a hard time with timing. (pun intended)
@KariAnn323 - That jealous feeling is totally normal. I hate that many people struggling with IF feel so isolated in real life. It's very possible that you know someone that is also struggling, but it's just not openly discussed. It's really a shame because support in real life would feel better than internet support. Is this your first cycle taking progesterone after O?
@justkeepswimming8 - I'm glad you figured out your fitbit calorie intake setting! I consider any day where the burned is greater than the consumed a win!
@gusgus14 - Nice to meet you, fellow musical nerd! Seeing a show in NY is on my bucket list! Please be safe out there today.
@Tennis4253 - Not much beats the feeling of being productive, IMO. I saw a small production of Rent many years ago and loved it!

wabash15 · April 2017

Month/Cycle: 11/12

CD/DPO:15/2

Timing:-3, IUI,

Testing: mehhhh I will probably test out my trigger, but for sure on the 16th

R/R: I had a migraine last night so I sucked it up for our dinner guest (it went well) but no +1 BD. I'm starting to bloat already.... and today is the start of progesterone... it will all be worth it, it will all be worth it

CS/Q: nope meds are messing with my temps... so I think I might stop temping because its just annoying me.

GTKY: Do you enjoy musicals? If so, do you have a favorite? yes, and I don't know...

@morado23 the current board culture is that a TW is not needed if mentioning kids, but is for loss, trauma, BFP's. Once apon a time it was a TW but that changed probably 9 months ago...
@LadyMillil hooray for being in the last half of your cycle! Its great that your IVF cycle is just around the corner!
@Ratseles R/R= rants/raves you post anything good or bad about your day/ life whatever
@KariAnn323 my progesterone charts are always a hot mess, try not to read into the temps too much. The longer your here the more you feel that way. Its even harder when your backed up against TTA... hugs
@Tennis11785 you could wait till 11 or 12 dpo... that should be early enough to start progesterone

KariAnn323 · April 2017

@morado23 this is my first month on progesterone. I'm torn between wanting to stop temping for now because the progesterone is making it weird or keep temping because I want to understand what goes on since I'll be on progesterone after O from here on out.

beachbunnyxo123 · April 2017

@LadyMillil yay for being so close for IVF!!

@kariann323 temping in the TWW for me this cycle has been awful I've been reading into everything. Especially since you're on the progesterone try not to analyze so much as hard as it is not to. Sorry for all the feelings it is tough

@wabash15 glad things went well yesterday, sorry about the side effects

since you did the IUI did you have to wait to have sex or only could have it on specific days?

Month/Cycle: 15/15 4AL

CD/DPO: 23/9

Timing: -5,-3,-1

Testing: maybe tomorrow for DHa bday ugh idk.

R/R: everything went well yesterday, going to do femara and TI next cycle. Of course I'm praying to be a SS that is KTFU this cycle before we start treatment.

CS/Q: none

GTKY: Do you enjoy musicals? If so, do you have a favorite?
I liked the lion king it was great. Also the producers and phantom.

pebbledam · April 2017

@wabash15 - Thank you for clarifying the *TW* warning for me. I certainly don't want to hurt people here.
@morado23 - I think it's really important to take care of your immediate mental health. Since you don't have a past chart to compare to, try to not to obsess about the lower temps. Rest assured knowing that you are doing everything you can to prepare your body for your take-home baby, regardless of whether or not you continue to temp. *hugs*

pebbledam · April 2017

@beachbunnyxo123 - I want you to be a SS, too! FX so hard for you right now! I forgot about The Producers - great musical!

wabash15 · April 2017

@beachbunnyxo123 we had specific timing they wanted us to wait 2 days prior to our follie check and then because I wasn't quite ready to trigger that day we got one more BD session in before we had to abstain prior to the IUI itself. They then wanted us to BD that night and again last night just in case.

vflux33 · April 2017

@LadyMillilHope these next couple weeks go by fast for you so you can get on with the IVF. The amount of "just sit around and wait" in this process is baffling.

@KariAnn323 I feel you with the everyone I know IRL getting KU with no effort. Everyone I know who wants them already has them, and most of my close lady friends don't want them so they don't really "get it" either. FX that you won't have to wait out the TTA period.

@gusgus14 Great news on the progesterone!

@wabash15 Ugh GL with the progesterone. Doesn't sound super amazing from what other folks have said on here.

@beachbunnyxo123 I haven't started IUI yet but I'm about to and in my instruction pamphlet it says you have to abstain 1-2 days beforehand (and no more) and they encourage HIO the night of the IUI (they always do IUIs in the AM) like @wabash15 was also told. They don't say anything about the next day though--I'll ask about that.

Month/Cycle: 13/11
CD/DPO: 47/11
Timing: good
Testing: Another BFN today but more because I like punishment and less from actual hope.
R/R: Temp is still high, but just waiting out the clock over here for AF unless the SS gods smile down on me. I'm supposed to start CD 1 Sunday and and then medication Tuesday. Thank you to everyone who expressed concern about my leg yesterday. I'm not ready to go to the gym yet, but it's not nearly as bad this morning so far so hopefully that means I didn't do anything super damaging to it.
CS/Q: Anyone else get really intense bleeding gums during TWW? I have been getting periodontal work done for 2-3 years now and heard there is a correlation between bleeding gums and IF. Seems to always be worse in TWW (in 1 TWW over the winter my dental hygienist was convinced I was KU and I wasn't so that was a bit awkward).
GTKY: Do you enjoy musicals? If so, do you have a favorite? I liked Book of Mormon but I liked Cannibal the Musical better (10 points to anyone who knows what that is). Loved Guys and Dolls as a kid.

beachbunnyxo123 · April 2017

@wabash15 oh okay just in case you were close to O so YH could abstain? did they tell you to BD at all before the follie check?

camomile_june · April 2017

Month/Cycle: 3/3

CD/DPO: 21/3

Timing: -5, -2, -1, 0

Testing: Not sure yet. At the beginning of this cycle, I decided not to. *TW* I had a CP last cycle, but I ended up getting AF only 3 days after I expected it, so I figured it might be better not to get my hopes up this cycle until AF is late. But then I thought, what's the point? If AF is late, I'll get my hopes up automatically, won't I? *End TW* So, I suppose I'll wait to decide if I test or not.

R/R: Rave: Happy about getting crosshairs today. And I can work from home! Rant: my morning coffee just isn't the same when it's decaf...

CS/Q: none today

GTKY: Do you enjoy musicals? If so, do you have a favorite?
Yes! I'm with @LadyMillil on Phantom of the Opera.

@KariAnn323 Hugs to you, that situation sounds so frustrating. Fx you’re not out yet.

@gusgus14 yay for increased progesterone levels!

@wabash15 kudos to you for powering through with a migraine! I don’t think I could manage that, ever.

doula-mama · April 2017

@morado23 That's really sweet of your co-worker (and no - I don't think you need a TW for mentioning him, although others may have different opinions)

@LadyMillil As much as I'm sorry you have to go through this, I'm excited for you that you're so close to starting IVF - FX for a take home baby the first cycle!

@Ratseles Welcome! Glad you got at least a bit of timing in, with your H being out of town

@KariAnn323 I'm sorry you're having such a rough go - I've got my FX that this is your cycle girl!

@justkeepswimming8 I also get pretty irritable and moody during the TWW - I feel like part of it is the stress (and the SS/BSC) and part of it is the hormonal shift

@gusgus14 That's awesome that you responded so well!

@Tennis11785 When is the vacation/birthday? Would it be too early to test (i.e. likely to be a BFN)? I can see why you wouldn't want to ruin the mood - but also don't want to delay the progesterone.

@wabash15 Ugh, so sorry you had to deal with a migraine when you had your neighbour over! It's too bad it messed with HIO as well - although orgasm can help with them in the early stages... something about the endorphins released. I've tried it both successfully and unsuccessfully - the hardest part is getting in the mood

@beachbunnyxo123 I'm hoping you get to be that SS too! We need more regulars in the grad post again!

Can I just say that it's great to see so many of the 'regulars' back in the daily threads? We've missed you guys - and I can only imagine how hard it can be to see the new members come in all excited (I'm only six months in, and I still have days where that can be a bit much), but you are all very important members of our community xox

Month/Cycle: 6/5

CD/DPO: 25/7

Timing: great

Testing: holding out to 12 DPO this cycle

R/R: It's rainy - and it's been so nice here lately!

CS/Q: nope - trying to keep the BSC at bay

GTKY: Do you enjoy musicals? If so, do you have a favorite? I do! I have a soft spot for Fiddler on the Roof, which was the first one I ever saw

ChristmasCookie · April 2017

Happy Wednesday friends!

Month/Cycle: NTNP

CD/DPO: 29/15

Timing: -3, +1

Testing: FRER:1, Me: 0 Finally broke down this morning and got a BFN

R/R: Temp seemed to drop more this morning, but I wasn't sure because it was a full hour earlier than normal. I'm starting to spot, but I'm actually happy about it. After 3 more LP days than I was expecting, I am emotionally exhausted and ready for a new cycle! I was starting to get worried. I think I'll be in WTO tomorrow.

CS/Q: I started using FF and while it's not as pretty to look at, it definitely seems to be more intuitive!

GTKY: Do you enjoy musicals? If so, do you have a favorite? Oh yes! Evita, maybe? Aida was amazing too. I would really like to see Wicked.

@morado23 I hope you get to see both shows when they are in town!

@LadyMillil I'm so sorry about what the RE said. That's a lot to process. FX he/she is wrong. GL for AF and IVF.

@Ratseles Welcome and GL during your TWW! This is a great place to be.

@KariAnn323 Sorry about your temp. I don't know anything about progesterone and BBT but I hope you get your answers.

@justkeepswimming8 I think I'm the one who DOES the annoying during the TWW. I think about it all the time, so when I bring it up, it's coming out of nowhere for him, and he doesn't always appreciate that. So that's why I come here!

@gusgus14 FX for no spotting and good news in the morning.

@Tennis11785 Yay for productive weeks! When deciding to test, ask yourself what would be worse? A BFN on his birthday and your vacation, or you thinking about it on your vacation and not knowing either way? I think my answer would change from cycle to cycle!

beachbunnyxo123 · April 2017

@vflux33 I laughed about your SS comment. So sorry for the bfn. Glad your leg is starting to feel a little better! And thanks for the info! I'm probably gonna have a lot more treatment related questions it's starting to kick in now and I'm a little nervous!

@Sailing_Mama thanks friend I appreciate it

@christmascookie sorry for the bfn

ChristmasCookie · April 2017

@vflux33 Ahhh I forgot about Book of Mormon. I died laughing. It was amazing.

@beachbunnyxo123 Glad to hear yeterday was good! I hope you're a SS!

@camomile-2 Your testing logic makes perfect sense to me! Sorry about your CP.

@Sailing_Mama You're strong. I love it. Send me some strong vibes!

@wabash15 Glad to hear you had a nice dinner in spite of not feeling well. Hope today is better!

jenotontx · April 2017

Lurking from WTO

@justkeepswimming8 My DH always says I'm being "pre-monsteral" because we fight like cats and dogs and he annoys me to no end.

orbmaker · April 2017

Month/Cycle: 4/3

CD/DPO: 39/don't ask

Timing: unclear

Testing: I took my fancy FRER test this morning and still BFN. I'd settle for an evap line right now

WTH! My periods don't run clockwork (usually ranging 29-33 cycle days), but I don't think I've EVER been this late in my life!! I even called my midwife's office just now and talked to a nurse (for moral support?), who basically told me to wait another week, and then we'll try a serum hcg if we have to.

R/R: I'm trying to stay calm and que sera sera, etc. Three cycles in is nothing crazy. Statistically I know I'm probably not pregnant right now, but you can imagine where my brain goes sometimes.

One reason I broke down and talked to my mom about all of this the other night is that I wanted to know if she had ever successfully used an HPT test (on the BSC theory that I'm one of those magical unicorns who can't turn an HPT positive even if they're pregnant). Back in the 80s, it wasn't that common though, and she said she knew she was pregnant when she was late. So, in her mind, now I'm pregnant

CS/Q: Can someone tell me how to do that spoiler thing? Sorry for the giant pic.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/8d/2hclwtpqnm9a.jpg

This is my "revised" chart after taking out my fever/five hour off temps and adding one "fake" one on the 21st (when I didn't have my thermometer). I must have ovulated SOMEWHERE between the 20th and the 25th, don't think you think? Hence when considering my most conservative estimation of being 13 dpo, I still think I'd test positive by now if I was...

'Scuse all the ranting.

GTKY: Do you enjoy musicals? If so, do you have a favorite? I performed in musical theater in highschool and was obsessed with Phantom/Cats as a kiddo, but I'm sort of out of the loop now. My husband and I just watched the Get Down on Netflix, which was an interesting take on a musical.

@LadyMillil Hope your AF gets on with it!

@KariAnn323 Hugs! Each time so far I've waited for TWW with such anticipation, then proceeded to drive myself nuts for the duration.

@gusgus14 I saw Wicked with my mom and we were pretty close-up, too. It's a fun show! I can't believe the effects they can pull off nowadays.

@wabash15 I'm like a beached whale when I have a migraine. You are Super Woman.

@vflux33 I'd love to see Book of Mormon, but have never heard of Cannibal. Hope your leg continues to heal nicely!

ETA: @ChristmasCookie ah, me too! I just want my period to come at this point!!

RVAmom315 · April 2017

Hey All, I'm gonna P&G today, it's just one of those days...

Month/Cycle 8/8

CD/DPO 15/2

Timing -2, -1

Testing Next Friday 4/14

R/R I don't know why, but I just feel like I'm out. Ugh I just am having a Debbie downer day and I see that December 2017 is up and I want so badly for us all to be over there! Ok pity party over

CSQ

GTKY I haven't see a musical in so long, but I loved Jersey Boys (my fav!) Newsies Phantom and Miss Saigon

wabash15 · April 2017

@beachbunnyxo123 so many women are ready to trigger after their follie check, though sometimes your follies take longer to grow. Depending on your RE and any evidence of MFI the RE's typically want you to abstain for 2-4 days prior to IUI. My RE dictates no BD the day before follie check. (With my last RE I would BD the day before follie check) then typically nothing till IUI. This time however my follies weren't quite big enough for trigger so we had an additional BD session before abstinence. Your RE will give you the schedule that they want. My last RE did not emphasize BD post IUI but this one does...
@sailing_mama I thought about powering through a BD session but in the end I just couldn't make myself do it.. Plus I was ~3 hours into the migrane at that point...
@orbmaker if you keep getting BFN's I think you could make an argument for O on CD32 (you had fertile CM, there is a temp shift), though by the temps 24-25 is more likely...

SoldiersMom · April 2017

@morado23 I think I saw yesterday that they are making Wicked into a movie.
@KariAnn323 I'm so sorry you're feeling so down today. I hope you can take a few minutes for yourself today. Hugs to you. FX you are not out. Also, South Pacific was one of my grandfather's favorite. Your post made me think of him

@justkeepswimming8 Nope, you are certainly not the only one annoyed by your DH. Last night after yoga, I was cooking dinner and it was already 8 pm, the sink was overflowing with dishes and I'm running out of counter space. He's just sitting at the table, scrolling Facebook and I'm burning the chicken. I got a little sassy with him. I definitely feel ya girl!
@gusgus14 Glad you're seeing good results!
@Tennis11785 Sorry for your testing conundrum. Hope you find a time that works for you.
@wabash15 Sorry about the migraine! They are awful to begin with but then when you have to continue to be functional...unbearable! Hope you're feeling better.
@beachbunnyxo123 FX you are a SS!
@vflux33 Glad your leg is feeling better! FX that you're a SS as well! I have heard different things about bleeding gums. A lot was contradictory.
@camomile-2 So sorry about your CP.
@Sailing_Mama Bummer you're getting rain! Not sure where you are, but here in the Northeast, April is planning on living up to its reputation. Those May flowers better be worth it!
@ChristmasCookie Sorry for the impending AF, but glad your LP is gaining some days!
@JJMNO1616 DH and I call it "Shark Week" because you never know when the hormones may attack.
@orbmaker So sorry for the confusing cycle/AF's lateness. I'm most definitely no chart expect but I would be inclined to agree with @wabash15 about CD 24/25.
@RVAmom315 Sorry for the Debbie Downer day. We all get them. Hugs to you.

Month/Cycle: 6/5

CD/DPO: 25/10

Timing: -4,-3,-1, O

Testing: Holding out for Monday...staying strong

R/R: I rallied for yoga yesterday! Thanks to everyone for the feel better wishes

I got a burst if energy in the late afternoon and made it to yoga. Up until that point downward dog seemed daunting! I'm glad I was able to pull it together because I've really come to enjoy our yoga days.

CS/Q: All quiet here today.

GTKY: Do you enjoy musicals? If so, do you have a favorite? Grease is always a solid choice. I also love Phantom. I recently saw Rent for the first time and I enjoyed the music very much.

ChristmasCookie · April 2017

@orbmaker I am so frustrated for you! Let's just have bad attitudes and say this SUCKS.

orbmaker · April 2017

@wabash15 FF wanted that day (dotted) before I messed with it. I've been having moderate flow of watery/creamy CM for like twenty days (not really atypical of my TWW since I've been paying attention), just happened to chart that day. Who knows at this point tho.

Tennis11785 · April 2017

Sailing_Mama -Vacay is 8 DPO-13DPO and his birthday is on 12 DPO. So PRIME TESTING. Ugh. What terrible timing. A BFN on vacay would be the opposite of fun and a BFP would suck because he'd need to keep it quiet and hide our excitement because H is adamant about not telling his family until we're out of the 1 trimester.

doula-mama · April 2017

@Tennis11785 How early (ideally) should you start the progesterone? Could you test on 14DPO when you get home, and start that day without any negative consequences?

Tennis11785 · April 2017

@Sailing_Mama. I have no idea. Taking progesterone is new for me. Does anyone have any advice? When should I be starting? Does it matter? Is it an earlier is better thing?

wabash15 · April 2017

@Tennis11785 its not uncommon if your doc wants you to wait till a BFP to start progesterone for women to wait till 14dpo to start... plus if your going to be on vacation it may be harder to find a pharmacy that has it since the suppositories are compounded and is not something that all pharmacies carry. So I dont think its a huge deal to wait till your home... If you decide to test ahead of time maybe you can get the Rx to bring with you....

Tennis11785 · April 2017

Thanks, @wabash15. If It's common to wait until 14 DPO, I can wait to test when I come home. I guess I was more concerned in my head that the earlier you to start the more effective, but that's not always true and doesn't sound like that's the case here.

This is why I love this board and this community! Thanks for sharing wisdom with me!

Avrilmai · April 2017

@LadyMillil so glad to see you back in the dailies and that your IVF cycle is so near. FX for you.
@KariAnn323 sorry you're having a rough day.
@gusgus14 glad to hear your levels are increasing
@Ratseles welcome
@wabash15 it was nice of you to stick it out for your neighbor. Hoping this is your cycle!
@beachbunnyxo123 I read your update in the IF thread yesterday. So happy for you to finally have a plan in place.
@vflux33 glad to hear you're feeling better
@Sailing_Mama I'm with you on seeing some familiar faces names. Stay dry today!
@orbmaker I totally went down that BSC magical unicorn road last cycle about not turning a HPT. sometimes the internet is just the worst. I didn't even know that was a possibility until I went down a google rabbit hole last cycle. I hope you get some answers soon.
@SoldiersMom Congrats on making it to yoga yesterday! Stay strong.
@Tennis11785 I agree with @wabash15 & @Sailing_Mama hold out until 14dpo, you can enjoy your vacay & DHs bday and won't have to worry about getting the progesterone while away from home

Month/Cycle: 5/6

CD/DPO: 23/14

Timing: not great

Testing: no, considering timing- as a magic 8 ball would say: all signs point to no

R/R: one of my best employees just resigned. I kind of knew it was coming and I think I already have someone to take her place, it's just a bummer. I'm in that space where I just want AF to get here, like hurry up already, so we can try again. last cycle I was devastated because I thought we had good timing. this time I'm armed with the knowledge of temps, opks and timing and I knew not to expect much. So, I'm ready for the next cycle to just start. My DH asked about how alcohol can affect things and that he wants to know about the FW so he can avoid alcohol. (he doesn't drink a lot a beer here or there, but whatever helps!) Our BIL stopped drinking *TW- & they were able to get a bfp after over 2 years of trying and an early loss, unfortunately it ended in a loss-end TW* so we've had some discussions about TTC and what can play a role in the male side.

CS/Q:

GTKY: Do you enjoy musicals? If so, do you have a favorite?
Loved Guys and Dolls when I was younger, but I haven't seen it in years, I loved the production of My Fair Lady that I saw in London forever ago. I enjoy musicals, I love the spectacle and production value of stage and movie musicals. This may be in UO but I really enjoyed Moulin Rouge, probably because of my love for Ewan McGregor and the fact that I stop it when the curtains close on the final big number.

ramzlau · April 2017

Month/Cycle: 18/18

CD/DPO: 17/5 (apparently yesterday I thought it was Wed so I am on repeat)

Timing: -5,-1,0,+1

Testing: already the POAS itch has started, trying to make it to 17 dpo

R/R: Rant: on my worst BSC days I treat Google like a magic 8 ball. I don't even have symptoms to Google. Those days a bad this month. Rave: Sent out two offer letters last night! Hoping for at least a 50% acceptance rate!

CS/Q: None

GTKY: Do you enjoy musicals? If so, do you have a favorite?

I haven't been to many live performances, but grew up on all the classics from "The UnSinkable Molly Brown" to "Grease". My mom was always singing around the house. I don't know if I have a favorite, but I definitely have an emotional attachment to Wizard of Oz since my childhood hometown has the house, yellow brick road, and an annual Oztoberfest celebration, complete with cast appearances.

@RVAmom315 sorry for the Debbie Downer day.
@orbmaker Hope you get answers soon, those longer than normal cycles test the limits of mental and emotional health. FX for good news!
@ChristmasCookie way to go looking at the positive of a longer LP, sorry for the BFN
@camomile-2 yay for working from home! I am doing the same today.
@vflux33 sorry about the BFN! I haven't heard of any correlation between gum health and IF.
@beachbunnyxo123 yay for a good RE appointment and a plan, hopefully you don't need to use it though! FX!
@wabash15 the migraine sucks, and the dreaded progesterone bloat. I try to tell myself either way this has a good outcome, either I will be KTFU or I will lose all the bloat days after AF shows up and will feel great about the sudden "weight loss" look. Hope your day gets better though!
@morado23 stuffed puppy dog sounds adorable!
@gusgus14 yay for elevated progesterone!
@KariAnn323 I feel ya. So many KTFU people in my life. My happiness for them is independent of my feelings regarding our own situation, is what I constantly tell my DH. Trying to let it remind me that miracles happen every day, instead of being a reminder of pain.

vflux33 · April 2017

@Avrilmai If he's really only having a beer here or there that's probably not impeding anything. MH and I did a month or 2 of TTC without any alcohol (we're not big drinkers either but wesplit a bottle of wine a couple times a week) and TBH it increased our stress a little (and didn't get KU those months). With that said, if YH wants to try that, it definitely can't hurt.

Avrilmai · April 2017

thanks @vflux33 honestly, I think he just wants to feel like he's "doing more." He takes his vitamins and is up for hio whenever, but he sees the changes i've made (caffeine being the hardest for me) and I know he is coming from a good place. He wants to make sure he is doing everything he can. Just makes me love him even more.

vflux33 · April 2017

@Avrilmai Aw, that is sweet. The impact on Hs/partners is often overlooked. Mine's been pretty freaked out about changes I've made too. So, yeah maybe don't stop YH from cutting the alcohol then, unless he does it for a bit and it seems like it's stressing him out.

SoldiersMom · April 2017

@Avrilmai I got distracted by a fly buzzing in front of my face while reading the last sentence of your GTKY and totally misread the last few words as "big fat member"

Where is my mind!?

TravelingCouple · April 2017

Month/Cycle: 16/17

CD/DPO: 27/9

Timing: O-2, O-1, O

Testing: Undecided. My beta draw is Tuesday though

R/R: I had a rough night last night after hearing about yet another friend who is pregnant with her second. But I turned it around and spent the morning and afternoon at a friend's house for a play date and I'm getting some work done now (and bumping of course).

CS/Q: Still nice to not be temping

GTKY: Do you enjoy musicals? If so, do you have a favorite? I love musicals. I've seen a bunch of Broadway shows but Wicked is my favorite. I have the soundtrack and listen to it all the time!

@KariAnn323 I'm so sorry, I really hope your temp goes back up. I know the pressure of wanting it to before a forced break.
@beachbunnyxo123 Hey DPO buddy. I'm trying to hold out until the weekend! I gotta say I actually wanted to this morning but peed before I could. I really don't want to interpreting invisible lines so I'm trying to wait until at least Saturday..Sunday even? We'll see.
@SolidersMom Good for you on holding out!

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