@pebbledam, everything about your post today made me smile/laugh.
@50wife, I had an HSG last week on cd8. My experience was not bad at all. I took ibuprofen about an hour beforehand. The procedure was very quick (less than 5 mins). Discomfort was from the speculum (no different from a pap smear) and a little cramping while they injected the dye, which went away very quickly. I was able to watch on the screen as they took the images, and the RE (not my usual doctor) explained the results immediately after. Oh, and I was not aware ahead of time that the contrast due would be leaking out the rest of the day. They have me a pad for it, but just a heads up.
@KariAnn323, doggie snuggles sounds fantastic right now.
@BertieMeetsGertie, so jealous of your trip! I was wondering where you went since I didn't see you posting much lately!
@purplg8r, **tw** I feel you on the weight gain after loss, though I'm pretty sure mine is all stress eating**end TW** I can't remember if you've been joining in the healthy habits check-in, but I've found it useful to keep me motivated.
@MicahDahn That sucks you didn’t have power for so long! But
I’m glad your home/property is okay.
@icecubeinthedesert Sorry about your washer We have one
of those Samsungs that could supposedly blow up at any minute, so naturally we
keep putting off the recall too. Stupid technology.
@garnetandgoldgrace PCOS differs so much person to person.
For some, their temps vary like crazy and they never turn an OPK. For people
like me, I constantly have fertile CM and LH surges even though I don’t even O.
It just depends. Some people without any issue never turn an OPK. You just
never know. FX your cycle makes sense soon.
@zamora_spin That sounds like a wonderful celebration for
your anniversary! I hope you enjoyed it
AFM, the doctor canceled on DH today and rescheduled for
next Thursday. It sucks because that means he didn’t have to wake up early and drive
in on his own today. He’s also running out of some meds he’ll have to string
along for a bit. BUT that does mean I get him home early today, so I’ll take it
@pebbledam Good luck on the sex! Haha. @50Wife Aw man sorry that your house isn't getting too much immediate interest. Hopefully you get someone soon! @aamara_spin Happy anniversary!
I wrote a bunch more but TB ate it. Sorry if I missed replying to you!
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 14 (!!!!) Not charting or anything so I'm thinking O should be like soon if not now? Maybe move to TWW tomorrow?
WAYDTGKU: I bought a bunch of dried pineapple to snack on, which probably doesn't do anything, but it sounded good and made me think of you all. :P
R/R: Nothing, feeling good!
CS/Q: I guess just feedback on if I should move to TWW (since I'm not charting and just guessing really)?
GTKY: What is your most prized material possession? I collect Pez dispensers, so probably my favorite Pez Girl pez dispenser!
@LoveInDC -- Yea my temps have never made sense. It wasn't until I got on Metformin and changed my diet last time that I was able to even have a normal cycle. I started Metformin over a month ago so hoping it helps this cycle. I am trying to cut back in sugars in my diet too and gradually get to the eating habits I had once before. So when you say you don't O... do you still get a period? Because that always confused me. Can you still actually get a period without O??
@garnetandgoldgrace It just depends on what my body feels like doing. Some cycles, I have a breakthrough bleed (not technically a period) somewhere between CD40 and CD60, but last cycle I needed to take Provera to induce the bleed after hitting CD 80-something. Essentially, your lining/body will give out after a while. If it takes too long, a doctor will intervene. But given my history and the fact that I'm starting medicated cycles next cycle, I have permission to take Provera CD35 this time around.
@JennyColada I guess I'm kinda confused. Are you just NTNP? You can't confirm, or even guess at O unless you're using OPKs, BBT, or at the bare minimum tracking CM (no matter how "regular" your cycle is). I have no advice on what to do, because we typically wait to confirm O before moving. Otherwise, you risk being in the "TWW" for 20+ days and being "late" when you really just didn't know when you O'ed.
@LoveInDC, I don't really feel like we're NTNP because we are "trying", I just may not be doing as much to "try" as what other ladies may be doing to "try". But I do like being involved and sharing my thoughts for my own benefit on these topics. But I want to make sure that I'm posting in the right place as well.
@JennyColada I guess we have different definitions of trying then. To me, trying entails having sex around the time you're ovulating for the purposes of getting pregnant. If you don't know when you're ovulating, as you don't because you doing nothing to monitor your cycle, then how can you time intercourse? That means you're not trying to have sex when you're ovulating, but you're not preventing a pregnancy if you get the timing right. That's the definition of NTNP. Either way, I don't know how much WTO/TWW are going to help you or others reading your posts. I'm not telling you not to be involved, I'm just warning you that guessing at O with nothing to go off of can go very south. As for when to move over? Whenever you feel like it I suppose.
@JennyColada I would highly recommend picking up a copy (you can even get it in Kindle and read it on your phone/iPad) of Taking Charge of Your Fertility if you haven't already. Even if you are not trying "hard" right now I think the process of trying will be very frustrating if you don't track your fertility symptoms. For one thing, some folks, including those on this thread do not always ovulate. You can't get pregnant if you don't ovulate, but you can't tell if you are ovulating unless you are tracking your fertility. Some women have very regular cycles (whether shorter or longer than 28 days) some women have cycles that vary in length from month to month.
All you really need, baseline, is a BBT and either some paper (to chart your own graphs) or a free app like Fertility Friend. It only takes a few minutes in the morning to check and write down your temp, and then maybe just check your CF a couple times a day when you go to the bathroom. You won't know where you fall unless you keep track - you might think you are late when actually you haven't even ovulated yet.
R/R: I've had a really annoying start to my day at work which is why I'm just now getting around to posting. I'm really not in the mood for Monday and I'm still SO sore from painting all weekend. Just hoping the rest of the day goes smoothly. I'll try to read everyone's check ins now and respond a little later!
CS/Q: No questions. Just crossing my fingers for an earlier O so we can get ok timing.
GTKY: What is your most prized material possession? Probably my engagement ring and my grandmother's engagement ring that she passed down to me.
Thanks for the support ladies. I'm trying not to stress myself since this is our first cycle but that's just my personality. I do appreciate having somewhere to vent to people who get it though
@JennyColada do you notice any cm or has it dried up? Do you get any breast/nipple tenderness around O? Without tracking it does make it a little difficult to know where you belong. If you feel like you have ovulated and want to move over to TWW I think that's fine. I know that not everyone wants to chart or take opks but honestly it really is helpful. Just remember that if AF is late, she might not really be late you might just have ovulated later and don't know.
WAYDTGKU: PNV, CM, OPK, waiting to stop bleeding so I can start HIO
R/R: Wine was amazing yesterday! And we stopped by work because a new rhino baby was born as I HAD to see him/her. Of course mom was keeping baby hidden behind a hill so no luck. Hopefully when I go back to work on Thursday! And because I think my friends can tell I'm in serious need of cheering up, I'm going to Disneyland this afternoon!! Mostly just to see the electric night parade, but I still love going as much as possible! Plus the more I go, the less guilty I feel for paying for the socal resident annual pass So basically, who cares about the fact that I'm on my period and have officially gone 17 months without getting pregnant when I've got such awesome friends, right??
CS/Q: nada
GTKY: What is your most prized material possession? I would have to say my books. I have a lot of irreplaceable books like a limited edition LOTR and a book of puerto rican fairy tales from my grandma (that I can't wait to read to future children... *looks at camera*)
@lund but actually! I had a late start to my morning and it's taken me at least an hour just to read through this post!
@JennyColada I remember when I first started TTC and I told myself that I didn't want to do all the different methods of tracking O etc. But it really does make a difference. Even if you think you know your body and your cycles are regular, at the very least I would recommend tracking CM. I gave up on BBT after a while, but that's just because I've been doing it for so long. Hopefully you're not me and tracking will mean your stay on this board will be short!!
@RVAmom315 get it!! I'm working on weight loss as well and I'm actually getting ready to head to my first boot camp class! Hopefully I survive it.
@50Wife best of luck on your HSG! My dr. recommended one for me as well, but I'm not ready for that yet/DH doesn't really want me to do it.
And I gotta get ready to go to the gym, but I'll come back and finish responding before Disneyland!
Me 30 Him 30 Married August 2015 DS born 5/23/2018 TTC #2 July 2020
@pebbledam wow!!! That’s
so long from now. Our allergists are always backed up here too. Tis the season
in TN.
@50Wife I love printed
photos, and print off picture books all the time… well.. for a while. I need to
get back into that.
@KariAnn323 Mondays are
so hard. That’s why I pick Mondays as one of my work from home days.
@LoveinDC I hate the extra alarms. My FI alarm goes of at 5,
and it scares the crud out of me every morning. Also, that sucks about the
cancelled dr apt too.
@BertieMeetsGertie ooooh Hawaii sounds like so much fun. But
gah… going back to work after a vacation is always less fun.
Haha
@purplg9r I haven’t tried it, but my FI and
I were looking at it the other day. I’ve had a bunch of friend
try it and love it. I’ve also been interested in the 21
day meal plan.
@HeatherDubrow I love spin. It always makes my butt hurt
from the seat. Haha Have fun!!!
@RVAmom315 waiting is the freaking worst!!! Alsom congrats
on the weightloss!
@Sailing_Mama Sorry for the messed up temps and not getting
an O this weekend. FX for it to happen soon.
@MicahDahn Yuck about the storn but yay for no home damage.
We’re getting our roof replaced from damage a few weeks ago
from a storm. Thank goodness for Home Owners Insurance.
@icecubeinthedesert that sounds like a great possession. We’ve
been in our house for a year and I have yet to make it ours.
@pebbledam Thanks! I’m hoping it will be an uneventful cycle,
well… I mean I’d like to be KU at the end of it, but uneventful with how crazy
long and weird my last AF visit was last time.
@garnetandgoldgrace I’m using the Progessence
Plus Serum from Young living, which is a combo of Balsam copaiba, Sacred
frankincense, Cedarwood, Bergamot, Peppermint, USP-grade progesterone (from
wild yam extract), and clove. I’ll be picking up a few others to incorporate
soon too. I haven’t decided on what yet.
@zamora_spin Thanks. I hope it’s going well for you too.
I’m a big NARS and MAC fan. But I buy a lot of stuff from
different brands, those are just the two that I find myself wearing more often
than others.
@MicahDahn sounds like a crummy weekend! I'm glad you guys didn't have any damage, though!
@icecubeinthedesert ok, I think you're allowed to buy a fancy new washer/dryer set now And i love your GTKY answer!
@garnetandgoldgrace I'm not dealing with PCOS (that I know of), so I would say to trust your OPKs over your CM. That being said, when in doubt, HIO!
@zamora_spin how often a day do you POAS? In my experience, if you drink a lot of water and are ultra-hydrated, it's possible you'll never get a strong +opk. It may be helpful to keep your opks (there's even Lightbox on FF that lets you keep pictures) so that you can track the progression of darkening lines. FWIW the only times I've gotten blaring +opks is when I've been hungover and dehydrated lol.
@JennyColada if you're not tracking O, then it's anyone's guess to when you should move to TWW. If you normally have 28-30 cycles, you can try moving to TWW at CD14-15, but that'll be a guess at best.
@Amphibious22 forgive me as I must've missed this during my 2 cycle hiatus, but do you work at a zoo??????
@JJMNO1616 did you get all of the painting done???
@lund the hydration thing is definitely a problem for me, I drink tons of water so I have to plan my OPKs carefully and try to be less hydrated - like, who knew that would be such a struggle? Good tip on the picture taking. This morning was FMU and that is when I got a darker line than I expected (I am at CD 11, last month O was on CD 17, but that may also have been off a bit because I had just had Mirena out). I also POAS at work at around 11 am after holding it for four hours and it was a little lighter than this morning's but still pretty prevalent. Last month I did get two OPKs that were definitely positive - the two lines were equally dark - and then got one that was lighter before I went OPK negative again.
@Zamora_spin I second everything @lund said. I struggle with the wondfo opks for the same reason, I just drink way too much water. Pretty much all of my positive opks have had to be determined in hindsight, so the Lightbox feature on FF has been super helpful for me. This cycle I am considering trying out the CBAD in hopes that they will be a little bit easier for me to work with (although I am really not happy about the added cost )
@JennyColada - My cycles are normally 29 days long with O occuring normally on CD 16. Last cycle I didn't even O until CD 32. This is why tracking your fertility signs help. If I had decided to move over to TWW on CD 17 because I normally O on CD 16, I would have been in TWW for 26 days.... And no one has a 26 day LP. Does that make more sense? The TWW literally means Two Week Wait which is the wait from O until BFP/new cycle. If you have signs that you O'd, then feel free to move on over.
Eta typo
Me: 29 | DH: 29
Married 12/2016 DSS born 01/2016 TTC since 01/2017 Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018
@heatherdubrow I don't think I could handle spin and barre back to back! #goals
@purplg8r I know several ladies who've had success with the 21DF diet, but they were pretty "meh" about the shakeology shakes.
@garnetandgoldgrace I'm just now starting to TTC#2 as well with PCOS! Ditto what @LoveInDC said-- for some, the OPKs are unreliable, for others it's the CM that's misleading.. it's hard to know. Hopefully you're not here long, but I think I would just track everything just in case so that you can hopefully see a pattern emerge and know what signs are more reliable.
there was more I was going to respond to but now I don't even remember!
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: Metformin, myo-inositol, Vit E, PNV, pom juice, teas (RRL, green tea), BBT, CM
R/R: CD1 was super heavy but then AF was over by CD4. I guess that's a win. Took my temp this morning and it was suspiciously low, so I took it again and it was still low. I don't sleep with my mouth open, so I don't know what to make of that.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is your most prized material possession? Either my e-ring and wedding/anniversary bands, or keepsakes from when DS was born.
LFAF Awards
me: 27 | husband: 35 IR PCOS dx Sept. 2014
married May 2015 --> started NTNP BFP 6.28.15 - EDD 3.6.16 baby #1born 2.19.16
@icecubeinthedesert - You better get that washer fixed or I'm going to start referring to you as the smelly kid in TTGP! @garnetandgoldgrace - Definitely HIO to be safe, but keep peeing on OPKs. Some women can't turn a +OPK, but since this is your first cycle just stick with it. You might start testing 2x a day now that you're getting so much EWCM. Some women have a very short LH surge and that's the only way to catch it! @zamora_spin - Right? That prom photo just doesn't make sense!! Some women can't turn a +OPK, so maybe make a note in FF saying that the rest line was darker than "normal" for you. OPKs take a few cycles before you really understand what they mean for you and your cycle. It's a good question! Usually when mine get close to the control line like that, I will have a very very glaringly positive the next day! Keep peeing on the things! Also, @lund did a great job answering this, but I already typed it all out, so.... yeah. @JJMNO1616 - I hope the rest of your day gets better!
Eta why is typing so hard?
Me: 29 | DH: 29
Married 12/2016 DSS born 01/2016 TTC since 01/2017 Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018
@lund they were nice and clear. The dr went over the results and said everything looked good but that my re would look over them as well. I felt like my uterus was over to the left and asked if that was normal and he said, "they are floppy. They flip around from side to side all the time." Really? Floppy?
@pinky917 my re recommended CBD and said that the advanced model gave false positives all the time. I haven't used either of them but just a heads up!!
@garnetandgoldgrace It's a tincture that my naturopath makes/prescribes for me
I just need to vent at the moment - will be back later for better comments... DH just found out he has to go away for a week - like, he literally packed up and left this afternoon and only had a few minutes to stop and say bye to me at the office. He was super tired so we didn't HIO Saturday or Sunday, and it wasn't possible to sneak it in before he left. I guess I'm benched for the cycle, unless I somehow O'd over the weekend. I'm so upset, and couldn't say anything to make him feel bad, and now have to get through a few more hours at work.
R/R: Targeted internet advertising. If I see ONE MORE AD for diapers or nursery decorations I might just punch a computer screen.
CS/Q: Anyone else have wackadoo cycles after going off of the BCP? Anyone else not get a period for 3 months after going off the BCP?
GTKY: What is your most prized material possession? Boring answer = photos/mementos. Interesting answer = my rare/collectible books. Mostly horror, gothic fiction, and science fiction.
@50Wife if I do this deal, it's only $60 more for 21 day fix & a month of shakeology. But did the shakeology replace your PNVs?
@LoveInDC honestly, I have no motivation for anything. I love races but dread doing the training runs. I'm hoping the ability to do the workouts in my house will help
@Cricket648 testing days are the worst!! Especially at the end when my kids score high enough to start getting questions that are foreign to them. They start crying and there's nothing I can do but tell them to try their best.
@Dilynne boo to the fever! Sending hugs to get you through today!
@heatherdubrow I tried spin once because my bff loves it. I hurt in places that shouldn't be bruised!!
@Redpuma119 I know it wasn't directed at me, but thank you so much for posting the walk through of the HSG. I didn't know all the steps & im one of those people that needs to know everything before going in.
@MicahDahn that long without power would suck! Glad no damage was done to your house though.
@icecubeinthedesert I need to check out the healthy habits thread. Just figured I didn't fit in because I love junk food--I can't give it up.
@JennyColada are you tracking anything? I don't O normally until cd22-28. If you're not tracking anything, you might be off.
@Amphibious22 yes to Disneyland!!! And the ELP is my fav!!! The announcement at the beginning is what we walked in to at our reception except the DJ said " ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the ----- and ----- families are proud to announce the new --- and ---- ----" in the same time & rhythm and everything!
@zamora_spin when I first started Wondfos, I had a hard time telling when they were positive. So I tape them in a notebook going down, with the date & cycle day and I can clearly see when it's positive
@redpuma119 So, funny story. I saw your comment and panicked slightly (ok, maybe by slightly I mean a lot)and went to see if I could cancel my Amazon order and get the CBD instead. Turns out, I had actually ordered the CBD in the first place, so crisis averted! Thanks for the heads up!
@Amphibious22 Awwwww baby rhino! Disney sounds awesome! Those sounds like some pretty great friends.
@Sailing_Mama I'm sorry to hear about YH's trip. Hopefully your timing ends up okay anyway. Hugs!
@sunniegrly Yes, my cycles have been crazy since I stopped BCP in June. My first cycle off the pill was 56 days, the next one was 48 days, then 45, 94 (an-O), and now I'm on CD 71. My doctor did initially say it can take a while for your body to regulate after being on the pill. But, I was irregular and had long cycle before going on the pill, so I wasn't totally surprised when my body started doing weird things.
@purplg8r Omg yes, everything that you said! For some of my high kids, the test took hours. After testing this morning my class was so done for the rest of the day. They were so whiny!
R/R: Rant: it's been one hell of a Monday. Crappy start and then af on top of it. Rave: only 4 more work days this week.
CS/Q: Nothing to see here
GTKY: What is your most prized material possession? My great grandmother's ring. We had the same birthday and the ring reminds me of her, I wear it every year on our birthday and on special occasions.
@purplg8r as part of a package the price is probably much better and worth trying it. I bought it once to give it a shot for a month. It tasted good and I didn't mind replacing a protein with it, but I personally didn't notice a difference in how I physically felt. I tried it just before we started TTC but if I were to buy it now, I'd probably still take my pnv (I think I was still taking it, just not religiously) Give it a shot, maybe you'll like it! Although my opinion...I feel like a majority of the people that rave about it are coaches. Yes, there are some people who are just following the program and love it but I feel like it's not super common, at least from the people I've talked to.
@mschanandlerbong1214 @ 50wifevthat's what I'm taking now. But the coach I'd be ordering from said to stop PNVs since it had the same things in it but to add folic acid. But I think I'll do what you guys did & just take both
@Cricket648 it really is ridiculous. Do you guys have I-ready too?
@LoveInDC, lol, DH wanted to upgrade to some Samsungs because they're all on sale. Then I told him why they're on sale.
@lund, I just fiddled with the dial until it started spinning again and ran 2 more loads before it stopped again (so not smelly yet, @pebbledam). We'll see if the home warranty can fix it or give us some money for a new one (the latter would be nice).
@Sailing_Mama, that really sucks that your plans have to change so quickly. I'm sorry.
@sunniegrly, ugh the targeted ads are the worst. I use an ad blocker in my computer, but have yet to get one on my phone. Also, Netflix is really pushing me to watch Jane the Virgin for some reason, and that's just way too much of a TW for me to watch right now...
@purplg8r, you should totally join us. The thread mostly focuses on what positive changes we make rather than the bad habits we can't give up (unless we're making a conscious effort to).
@emcake, sorry for CD1 and month rollover in the same day.
Me: 30 | DH: 31 Met: August 2006 Married: July 2012 TTC #1 since June 2016
@LoveInDC - I had to take Provera once too when I was at CD80. That was the beginning of me going vegetarian, taking Metformin, etc. which led me to actually having cycles that were 30 days... it was crazy. My las cycle was 50 days so I am hoping Metformin helps again. We shall see. Just gonna HIO until something magical happens. Still going to track everything just to find a pattern. What medication are you going to start?
WTO is blowing up so much, I can hardly keep up! Love titting where I can
@garnetandgoldgrace I'm starting Clomid next cycle. I don't have any insulin or weight issues, but I have a high T. I cut out diary and started eating as close to Paleo as I can. Hopefully that lowers my T and helps me to O naturally. If not, Clomid is there to push me over. Right now, my body keeps almost Oing, but not quite making it. The higher my T climbs, the harder it will be to O (Clomid or no Clomid).
@pebbledam Here's my grandma's bracelet! It's pretty old, so some of the charms are a little broken, but I still love it. I put it in a spoiler, becasue the pic is huge, and I have no idea how to make it smaller.
Re: WTO Monday 5/01
@50wife, I had an HSG last week on cd8. My experience was not bad at all. I took ibuprofen about an hour beforehand. The procedure was very quick (less than 5 mins). Discomfort was from the speculum (no different from a pap smear) and a little cramping while they injected the dye, which went away very quickly. I was able to watch on the screen as they took the images, and the RE (not my usual doctor) explained the results immediately after. Oh, and I was not aware ahead of time that the contrast due would be leaking out the rest of the day. They have me a pad for it, but just a heads up.
@KariAnn323, doggie snuggles sounds fantastic right now.
@LoveInDC, that letter sounds so sweet!
@BertieMeetsGertie, so jealous of your trip! I was wondering where you went since I didn't see you posting much lately!
@purplg8r, **tw** I feel you on the weight gain after loss, though I'm pretty sure mine is all stress eating**end TW** I can't remember if you've been joining in the healthy habits check-in, but I've found it useful to keep me motivated.
@dilynne, thinking about you today!
@heatherdubrow, have fun at spin!
@RVAmom315, way to go on the weight loss! Pass some of that motivation around!
@mschanandlerbong1214, sorry about the late O cycle. That's always such a pain!
@Sailing_Mama, sorry about the month rollover. Mine did yesterday too.
@Pinky917, I'm so sorry you're back here, but I'm glad you feel up to jumping back in. Hope testing gets you some answers.
@MicahDahn, glad you weathered the storm! Bah-dum-bum. But seriously glad everything is ok.
Me: 30 | DH: 31
Met: August 2006
Married: July 2012
TTC #1 since June 2016
***TW***
BFP: 7/12/16 | MC: 9/12/16
BFP: 1/18/17 | MMC: 2/13/17
BFP: 10/7/17 | EDD: 6/21/17
MTHFR: homozygous A1298C
@mispanda Hugs for AF over the weekend
@MicahDahn That sucks you didn’t have power for so long! But I’m glad your home/property is okay.
@icecubeinthedesert Sorry about your washer
We have one
of those Samsungs that could supposedly blow up at any minute, so naturally we
keep putting off the recall too. Stupid technology.
@garnetandgoldgrace PCOS differs so much person to person. For some, their temps vary like crazy and they never turn an OPK. For people like me, I constantly have fertile CM and LH surges even though I don’t even O. It just depends. Some people without any issue never turn an OPK. You just never know. FX your cycle makes sense soon.
@zamora_spin That sounds like a wonderful celebration for your anniversary! I hope you enjoyed it
AFM, the doctor canceled on DH today and rescheduled for next Thursday. It sucks because that means he didn’t have to wake up early and drive in on his own today. He’s also running out of some meds he’ll have to string along for a bit. BUT that does mean I get him home early today, so I’ll take it
@50Wife Aw man sorry that your house isn't getting too much immediate interest. Hopefully you get someone soon!
@aamara_spin Happy anniversary!
I wrote a bunch more but TB ate it.
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 14 (!!!!) Not charting or anything so I'm thinking O should be like soon if not now? Maybe move to TWW tomorrow?
WAYDTGKU: I bought a bunch of dried pineapple to snack on, which probably doesn't do anything, but it sounded good and made me think of you all. :P
R/R: Nothing, feeling good!
CS/Q: I guess just feedback on if I should move to TWW (since I'm not charting and just guessing really)?
GTKY: What is your most prized material possession? I collect Pez dispensers, so probably my favorite Pez Girl pez dispenser!
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Actual pic of TWW
Actual pic of WTO
So when you say you don't O... do you still get a period? Because that always confused me. Can you still actually get a period without O??
DH: 30
TTC #2 Since April 2017
@JennyColada I guess I'm kinda confused. Are you just NTNP? You can't confirm, or even guess at O unless you're using OPKs, BBT, or at the bare minimum tracking CM (no matter how "regular" your cycle is). I have no advice on what to do, because we typically wait to confirm O before moving. Otherwise, you risk being in the "TWW" for 20+ days and being "late" when you really just didn't know when you O'ed.
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@RVAmom315 Congrats on your weight loss! That's awesome!
@mschanandlerbong1214 Long cycles are the worst. Sorry you're stuck here! I know that feels like for sure.
@Sailing_Mama They have to take their Reading MAP test today. I'm glad you had fun yesterday!
@Pinky917 I'm so sorry you're back here. Hopefully your time here will be short this time.
@supercoolstephy Bodies do weird things when coming off of BC. Hopefully your next cycle is more normal.
@icecubeinthedesert Sorry about your washing machine! That really sucks.
@zamora_spin Happy anniversary! Souds like you guys had fun!
Married: 10/2013
TTC #1 Since: 02/2017
All you really need, baseline, is a BBT and either some paper (to chart your own graphs) or a free app like Fertility Friend. It only takes a few minutes in the morning to check and write down your temp, and then maybe just check your CF a couple times a day when you go to the bathroom. You won't know where you fall unless you keep track - you might think you are late when actually you haven't even ovulated yet.
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: PNV BBT CM RRL
R/R: I've had a really annoying start to my day at work which is why I'm just now getting around to posting. I'm really not in the mood for Monday and I'm still SO sore from painting all weekend. Just hoping the rest of the day goes smoothly. I'll try to read everyone's check ins now and respond a little later!
CS/Q: No questions. Just crossing my fingers for an earlier O so we can get ok timing.
GTKY: What is your most prized material possession? Probably my engagement ring and my grandmother's engagement ring that she passed down to me.
Married April 1st 2017
DS #1: May 2009
DS #2: Jan 2012
DS1: 9.6.12**DS2: 12.22.14
CP1: 6/17 @4w4d
CP2: 9/17 @4w3d
CP3: 2/18 @5w
Rainbow Baby On Board
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CD: 3
WAYDTGKU: PNV, CM, OPK, waiting to stop bleeding so I can start HIO
R/R: Wine was amazing yesterday! And we stopped by work because a new rhino baby was born as I HAD to see him/her. Of course mom was keeping baby hidden behind a hill so no luck. Hopefully when I go back to work on Thursday! And because I think my friends can tell I'm in serious need of cheering up, I'm going to Disneyland this afternoon!! Mostly just to see the electric night parade, but I still love going as much as possible! Plus the more I go, the less guilty I feel for paying for the socal resident annual pass
CS/Q: nada
GTKY: What is your most prized material possession? I would have to say my books. I have a lot of irreplaceable books like a limited edition LOTR and a book of puerto rican fairy tales from my grandma (that I can't wait to read to future children... *looks at camera*)
@lund but actually! I had a late start to my morning and it's taken me at least an hour just to read through this post!
@JennyColada I remember when I first started TTC and I told myself that I didn't want to do all the different methods of tracking O etc. But it really does make a difference. Even if you think you know your body and your cycles are regular, at the very least I would recommend tracking CM. I gave up on BBT after a while, but that's just because I've been doing it for so long. Hopefully you're not me and tracking will mean your stay on this board will be short!!
@RVAmom315 get it!! I'm working on weight loss as well and I'm actually getting ready to head to my first boot camp class! Hopefully I survive it.
@50Wife best of luck on your HSG! My dr. recommended one for me as well, but I'm not ready for that yet/DH doesn't really want me to do it.
And I gotta get ready to go to the gym, but I'll come back and finish responding before Disneyland!
Married August 2015
DS born 5/23/2018
TTC #2 July 2020
classes. I'm going to do a barre class on Saturday
TTC #2 - August 2016
MFI
IUI #1-3 BFN
BFP 4/21/18 MMC 6/11/18
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@pebbledam I definitely LOL'ed at your snot puddle story. My allergies get that bad occasionally... it's the worst
@50Wife GL scheduling your HSG! And, sorry about the house. What's the market like in your area?
@LoveInDC your WAYDTGKU cracked me up!
@BertieMeetsGertie so glad that O waited until you got home and that you didn't have to join the mile high club
@Dilynne you've been in my thoughts, girl. You deserve all the hugs, wine, and chocolate.
@RVAmom315 congrats on your new healthy habits! It sounds like you're making incredible progress
@Sailing_Mama yup, month roll over sucks.
@Pinky917
@redpuma119 So glad the HSG went well!!! Are your tubes clear?
@pebbledam wow!!! That’s so long from now. Our allergists are always backed up here too. Tis the season in TN.
@50Wife I love printed photos, and print off picture books all the time… well.. for a while. I need to get back into that.
@KariAnn323 Mondays are so hard. That’s why I pick Mondays as one of my work from home days.
@LoveinDC I hate the extra alarms. My FI alarm goes of at 5, and it scares the crud out of me every morning. Also, that sucks about the cancelled dr apt too.
@BertieMeetsGertie ooooh Hawaii sounds like so much fun. But gah… going back to work after a vacation is always less fun. Haha
@purplg9r I haven’t tried it, but my FI and I were looking at it the other day. I’ve had a bunch of friend try it and love it. I’ve also been interested in the 21 day meal plan.
@Dilynne – Hope you feel better quickly.
@HeatherDubrow I love spin. It always makes my butt hurt from the seat. Haha Have fun!!!
@RVAmom315 waiting is the freaking worst!!! Alsom congrats on the weightloss!
@Sailing_Mama Sorry for the messed up temps and not getting an O this weekend. FX for it to happen soon.
@MicahDahn Yuck about the storn but yay for no home damage. We’re getting our roof replaced from damage a few weeks ago from a storm. Thank goodness for Home Owners Insurance.
@icecubeinthedesert that sounds like a great possession. We’ve been in our house for a year and I have yet to make it ours.
@garnetandgoldgrace I love your engagement ring meaning.J18 December Siggy Challenge: Christmas Movies
@pebbledam Thanks! I’m hoping it will be an uneventful cycle, well… I mean I’d like to be KU at the end of it, but uneventful with how crazy long and weird my last AF visit was last time.
@garnetandgoldgrace I’m using the Progessence Plus Serum from Young living, which is a combo of Balsam copaiba, Sacred frankincense, Cedarwood, Bergamot, Peppermint, USP-grade progesterone (from wild yam extract), and clove. I’ll be picking up a few others to incorporate soon too. I haven’t decided on what yet.
@zamora_spin Thanks. I hope it’s going well for you too. I’m a big NARS and MAC fan. But I buy a lot of stuff from different brands, those are just the two that I find myself wearing more often than others.
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@icecubeinthedesert ok, I think you're allowed to buy a fancy new washer/dryer set now
@garnetandgoldgrace I'm not dealing with PCOS (that I know of), so I would say to trust your OPKs over your CM. That being said, when in doubt, HIO!
@zamora_spin how often a day do you POAS? In my experience, if you drink a lot of water and are ultra-hydrated, it's possible you'll never get a strong +opk. It may be helpful to keep your opks (there's even Lightbox on FF that lets you keep pictures) so that you can track the progression of darkening lines. FWIW the only times I've gotten blaring +opks is when I've been hungover and dehydrated lol.
@JennyColada if you're not tracking O, then it's anyone's guess to when you should move to TWW. If you normally have 28-30 cycles, you can try moving to TWW at CD14-15, but that'll be a guess at best.
@Amphibious22 forgive me as I must've missed this during my 2 cycle hiatus, but do you work at a zoo??????
@JJMNO1616 did you get all of the painting done???
Married 9/2015
TTC #1 6/2016
Dx Unexplained IF 6/2017
Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI 7/2017 - Cancelled (overstimulated)
Letrozole + Ovidrel + IUI #1 - BFN
Letrozole + Ovidrel + IUI #2 -BFN
Letrozole + Ovidrel + IUI#3 - BFP! EDD July 15 2018
Baby Girl H - July 22 2018
Eta typo
DSS born 01/2016
TTC since 01/2017
Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018
@purplg8r I know several ladies who've had success with the 21DF diet, but they were pretty "meh" about the shakeology shakes.
@garnetandgoldgrace I'm just now starting to TTC#2 as well with PCOS! Ditto what @LoveInDC said-- for some, the OPKs are unreliable, for others it's the CM that's misleading.. it's hard to know. Hopefully you're not here long, but I think I would just track everything just in case so that you can hopefully see a pattern emerge and know what signs are more reliable.
there was more I was going to respond to but now I don't even remember!
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: Metformin, myo-inositol, Vit E, PNV, pom juice, teas (RRL, green tea), BBT, CM
R/R: CD1 was super heavy but then AF was over by CD4. I guess that's a win. Took my temp this morning and it was suspiciously low, so I took it again and it was still low. I don't sleep with my mouth open, so I don't know what to make of that.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is your most prized material possession?
Either my e-ring and wedding/anniversary bands, or keepsakes from when DS was born.
me: 27 | husband: 35
IR PCOS dx Sept. 2014
married May 2015 --> started NTNP
BFP 6.28.15 - EDD 3.6.16
baby #1 born 2.19.16
TTC #2 in April 2017
BFP 12.30.17 - EDD 9.6.18
Fertility Friend Chart
@garnetandgoldgrace - Definitely HIO to be safe, but keep peeing on OPKs. Some women can't turn a +OPK, but since this is your first cycle just stick with it. You might start testing 2x a day now that you're getting so much EWCM. Some women have a very short LH surge and that's the only way to catch it!
@zamora_spin - Right? That prom photo just doesn't make sense!! Some women can't turn a +OPK, so maybe make a note in FF saying that the rest line was darker than "normal" for you. OPKs take a few cycles before you really understand what they mean for you and your cycle. It's a good question! Usually when mine get close to the control line like that, I will have a very very glaringly positive the next day! Keep peeing on the things! Also, @lund did a great job answering this, but I already typed it all out, so.... yeah.
@JJMNO1616 - I hope the rest of your day gets better!
Eta why is typing so hard?
DSS born 01/2016
TTC since 01/2017
Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018
@pinky917 my re recommended CBD and said that the advanced model gave false positives all the time. I haven't used either of them but just a heads up!!
@garnetandgoldgrace It's a tincture that my naturopath makes/prescribes for me
I just need to vent at the moment - will be back later for better comments... DH just found out he has to go away for a week - like, he literally packed up and left this afternoon and only had a few minutes to stop and say bye to me at the office. He was super tired so we didn't HIO Saturday or Sunday, and it wasn't possible to sneak it in before he left. I guess I'm benched for the cycle, unless I somehow O'd over the weekend. I'm so upset, and couldn't say anything to make him feel bad, and now have to get through a few more hours at work.
Month/Cycle: 4/2
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: waiting to stop bleeding, fertility monitor, charting, BD, hormone tests, prayer
R/R: Targeted internet advertising. If I see ONE MORE AD for diapers or nursery decorations I might just punch a computer screen.
CS/Q: Anyone else have wackadoo cycles after going off of the BCP? Anyone else not get a period for 3 months after going off the BCP?
GTKY: What is your most prized material possession? Boring answer = photos/mementos. Interesting answer = my rare/collectible books. Mostly horror, gothic fiction, and science fiction.
Married: 2013
TTC #1: 2/2017
Dx: mild/borderline NIR PCOS
May TTGP Siggy Challenge - Awkward Prom Photos:
@LoveInDC honestly, I have no motivation for anything. I love races but dread doing the training runs. I'm hoping the ability to do the workouts in my house will help
@Cricket648 testing days are the worst!! Especially at the end when my kids score high enough to start getting questions that are foreign to them. They start crying and there's nothing I can do but tell them to try their best.
@Dilynne boo to the fever! Sending hugs to get you through today!
@heatherdubrow I tried spin once because my bff loves it. I hurt in places that shouldn't be bruised!!
@RVAmom315 nice work on those 12 pounds!!
@mschanandlerbong1214 what do you take as far as PNVs?
@Sailing_Mama sorry about the month roll over!
@Pinky917 so sorry to see you back here! {hugs}
@Redpuma119 I know it wasn't directed at me, but thank you so much for posting the walk through of the HSG. I didn't know all the steps & im one of those people that needs to know everything before going in.
@MicahDahn that long without power would suck! Glad no damage was done to your house though.
@icecubeinthedesert I need to check out the healthy habits thread. Just figured I didn't fit in because I love junk food--I can't give it up.
@JennyColada are you tracking anything? I don't O normally until cd22-28. If you're not tracking anything, you might be off.
@lund that cracked me up!
@JJMNO1616 sorry you had a rough start!
@Amphibious22 yes to Disneyland!!! And the ELP is my fav!!! The announcement at the beginning is what we walked in to at our reception except the DJ said " ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the ----- and ----- families are proud to announce the new --- and ---- ----" in the same time & rhythm and everything!
@zamora_spin when I first started Wondfos, I had a hard time telling when they were positive. So I tape them in a notebook going down, with the date & cycle day and I can clearly see when it's positive
DS1: 9.6.12**DS2: 12.22.14
CP1: 6/17 @4w4d
CP2: 9/17 @4w3d
CP3: 2/18 @5w
Rainbow Baby On Board
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Married 9/2015
TTC #1 6/2016
Dx Unexplained IF 6/2017
Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI 7/2017 - Cancelled (overstimulated)
Letrozole + Ovidrel + IUI #1 - BFN
Letrozole + Ovidrel + IUI #2 -BFN
Letrozole + Ovidrel + IUI#3 - BFP! EDD July 15 2018
Baby Girl H - July 22 2018
@Sailing_Mama I'm sorry to hear about YH's trip. Hopefully your timing ends up okay anyway. Hugs!
@sunniegrly Yes, my cycles have been crazy since I stopped BCP in June. My first cycle off the pill was 56 days, the next one was 48 days, then 45, 94 (an-O), and now I'm on CD 71. My doctor did initially say it can take a while for your body to regulate after being on the pill. But, I was irregular and had long cycle before going on the pill, so I wasn't totally surprised when my body started doing weird things.
@purplg8r Omg yes, everything that you said! For some of my high kids, the test took hours. After testing this morning my class was so done for the rest of the day. They were so whiny!
Married: 10/2013
TTC #1 Since: 02/2017
CD: 1
WAYDTGKU: waiting for the red tide to leave
R/R: Rant: it's been one hell of a Monday. Crappy start and then af on top of it.
Rave: only 4 more work days this week.
CS/Q: Nothing to see here
GTKY: What is your most prized material possession?
My great grandmother's ring. We had the same birthday and the ring reminds me of her, I wear it every year on our birthday and on special occasions.
I bought it once to give it a shot for a month. It tasted good and I didn't mind replacing a protein with it, but I personally didn't notice a difference in how I physically felt.
I tried it just before we started TTC but if I were to buy it now, I'd probably still take my pnv (I think I was still taking it, just not religiously)
Give it a shot, maybe you'll like it! Although my opinion...I feel like a majority of the people that rave about it are coaches. Yes, there are some people who are just following the program and love it but I feel like it's not super common, at least from the people I've talked to.
@Cricket648 it really is ridiculous. Do you guys have I-ready too?
@emcake so sorry about cd 1!
@lund, I just fiddled with the dial until it started spinning again and ran 2 more loads before it stopped again (so not smelly yet, @pebbledam). We'll see if the home warranty can fix it or give us some money for a new one (the latter would be nice).
@Sailing_Mama, that really sucks that your plans have to change so quickly. I'm sorry.
@sunniegrly, ugh the targeted ads are the worst. I use an ad blocker in my computer, but have yet to get one on my phone. Also, Netflix is really pushing me to watch Jane the Virgin for some reason, and that's just way too much of a TW for me to watch right now...
@purplg8r, you should totally join us. The thread mostly focuses on what positive changes we make rather than the bad habits we can't give up (unless we're making a conscious effort to).
@emcake, sorry for CD1 and month rollover in the same day.
Me: 30 | DH: 31
Met: August 2006
Married: July 2012
TTC #1 since June 2016
***TW***
BFP: 7/12/16 | MC: 9/12/16
BFP: 1/18/17 | MMC: 2/13/17
BFP: 10/7/17 | EDD: 6/21/17
MTHFR: homozygous A1298C
@lund - Yep. Just gonna HIO and see what happens.
@supercoolstephy yeah but like... do you ... rub it on yourself? diffuse it? I don't understand how oils help I guess.
@fwtx5815 -- we sound pretty similar then! How long are your cycles right now? How's that going for you?
@sunniegrly- what fertility monitor are you using?
DH: 30
TTC #2 Since April 2017
@garnetandgoldgrace I'm starting Clomid next cycle. I don't have any insulin or weight issues, but I have a high T. I cut out diary and started eating as close to Paleo as I can. Hopefully that lowers my T and helps me to O naturally. If not, Clomid is there to push me over. Right now, my body keeps almost Oing, but not quite making it. The higher my T climbs, the harder it will be to O (Clomid or no Clomid).
@pebbledam Here's my grandma's bracelet! It's pretty old, so some of the charms are a little broken, but I still love it. I put it in a spoiler, becasue the pic is huge, and I have no idea how to make it smaller.
Married: 10/2013
TTC #1 Since: 02/2017