R/R: Rant - So glad this overnight shift is almost over. No more drunk people, please. Rave - off the rest of the weekend!
CS/Q: Not at the moment.
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure? Whataburger Onion Rings. And they're building one down the street from me. This does not bode well for my healthy eating habits.
Me: 35, Hubbie: 33 Married DH: 2013 DD: Dec 2015 BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
R/R: went to see dr about constant cramps since mirena removed in april. He wants me to get an ultrasound to check for cysts..... and now suddenly the cramps are subsidong.... holding off for now.
CS/Q: need to get a new BBT today
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure? Ice cream cone from mcdonalds
@fishsticks-n-custard Sounds like you had a long night. Dealing with drunk people when you're sober is the worst. Hope you have a very relaxing day now! Enjoy it!
Month/Cycle: 2/3
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU: all the things
R/R: DH is working until tomorrow morning. They need to hurry up and get more people in that boat so it stops interfering with my weekends. But the house is quiet and I'll be able to get some stuff done.
CS/Q: none
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure? I don't do a lot of drive through but have a weakness for MacDonalds French fries. They are so good.
ETA: to add comments @fishsticks-n-custard - yay for having the rest of the weekend off! @thisandnat - hope your cramps are gone for good @nitnat007 - MacDonalds fries are the best!
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 16
WAYDTGKU: BBT, CM and PNV
R/R: yay for Saturday
CS/Q:
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure? I love DQ Blizzards.
@fishsticks-n-custard Yay! Have a great weekend off! @thisnthat314 Bodies seem to have a sixth sense and like proving us wrong. I'm glad cramps are subsiding at least. @nitnat007 You've probably said before so I apologize - what does YH do on a boat? eta @glitzandglitter what is your favorite Blizzard?
Month/Cycle: 2/2 AL
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: PNV, Ubiquinol, HIO, pre seed, green tea, acupuncture, BBT, CM
R/R: It's a beautiful Saturday morning and I'm cuddled up with my dogs on the couch watching Insecure before I start the day.
CS/Q: I keep thinking my temps are way high this cycle. Just is what it is but I'm used to seeing a more 97.1s and fewer 97.5+ Pre-O. Cyst seems to be resolving.
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure? Egg and cheese biscuit from McDonald's with one of those oval shaped hash browns.
@thisnthat314 Sorry about the cramps. I feel like every time I manage to get into the doctor for something, said something magically heals itself. Still, if they can get you in for a u/s, it might not hurt to go ahead and do it, just to get possible cysts checked off the list.
@nitnat007 Enjoy your quiet morning! I hope it's a productive one!
@glitzandglitter That's a nice temp spike, and timing! FX for you and that you get some CHs in a day or so!
Month/Cycle: 5/5 4AL
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: BBT, CM, PNV, B6, green tea, preseed, about to start HIO EOD probably tonight
R/R: Rant- I messed up my knee and I don't know how. Like, it's bad. It's been hurting and sounding like there is bone grinding on bone for the past week. It's also super swollen. I don't have the indention on the side or the top of my kneecap anymore because it's so swollen. I can't fully straighten my leg anymore either because it feels like there is fluid or something behind there that is taking up space and pushing out. I was going to just chill this weekend and hope that it gets better but, it's gotten pretty bad so, I'll probably call an orthopedic on Monday. Rave- It's 830 and I'm still in bed.
CS/Q:
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure? Chick-fil-a spicy chicken sandwich, waffle fries, and a cookies and cream milkshake.
R/R: Rant: No temp spike today. It's still somewhat early in my cycle but I can't help but worry that those pesky cysts are more troublesome than we'd like. Rave: It's Saturday and my only plans for the day are to not leave the house and clean in a meandering way.
CS/Q: In spoiler in case people have insight.
GTKY: Oh there's this place nearby called Backyard Burger. It has a delicious veggie burger and fries!
@fishsticks-n-custard Maybe you'll eat the onion rings so much you'll get sick of them?
@nitnat007 What does your H do? That stinks he's gone all weekend.
@zamora_spin That sounds like a lovely start to the weekend!
@kbamomma33 I'm still in bed too. So sorry to hear about your knee! Do you have any ortho's nearby that have weekend hours?
Edited because I bumped before coffee again. (spelling)
@fishsticks-n-custard Hope your shift is over by now and you're getting some sleep! @thisnthat314 I'm glad your cramps are getting better! @nitnat007 MH is working today too, so here's hoping we both get a lot done while the house is quiet! @glitzandglitter Looks like you've had two high temps in a row now! Fx for crosshairs tomorrow. @zamora_spin Sounds like your day is getting off to a great start. My kitties are bird watching together, so I'm not getting any cuddles from them. @kbamomma33 I'm so sorry to hear about your knee! That sounds incredibly painful. I hope you can get into see a doctor asap! @SkilledSailor Good luck cleaning today! That's my plan as well. ----------------------------
Month/Cycle: 5/6
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: temps, cm, opks
R/R: Rant - we didn't hear back from the doctor with SA results last week, and I'm impatient! Also, my neck and shoulders are still sore. I'm too sleepy to have a rave yet. :P
CS/Q:
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure? In-n-Out burger (when I'm in CA or AZ)! Love the animal-style burgers.
@thisnthat314 - FX everything is okay! @zamora_spin - Enjoy all the cuddles! @kbamomma33 - I hope your knee gets better! Lots of r&r for you this weekend!
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: PNV, BBT, CM
R/R: Cold pizza for breakfast is the best!
CS/Q: Nothing to see yet. Temp is still going down, so hopefully it'll steady off tomorrow. I'm considering buying a mix of HPTs and OPKs, but I may wait until next cycle to try OPKs.
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure? Wendy's chocolate frosty and french fries!
@fishsticks-n-custard yay about the end of the night shift! Drunk people are the worst.
@thisnthat314 I'm crossing my fingers that it subsides on it's own, good luck.
@nitnat007 there's nothing like quiet for being productive. DH is gone all day today, and I have a huge to do list.
@glitzandglitter omg I miss DQ... is it possible your temp spike was Friday? My fingers are crossed for you.
@zamora_spin don't higher temps indicate higher progesterone?
@kbamomma33 Sorry about your knee! And being on bed late is the best.
@SkilledSailor I love the phrase "clean in a meandering way" how perfectly descriptive. I hope you get your spike soon. Ttc has sooo much waiting.
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: tracking temp and cm, vitamins.
R/R: Rave - one of my childhood best friends just got engaged. Rant - I was looking at Kindara and realized that my projected fertile days are in the middle of our trip to visit my parents. #silentguestroomsex
CS/Q: none yet, just waiting for my temp spike.
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure?
No drive through, but I think about Costco pizza more often than I'm proud of...
R/R: Rant- we have so much laundry! Rave- I'm getting a pedicure today.
CS/Q: those of your who use green tea and Pom juice, what day do you start and how much do you drink?
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure? Definitely McDonald's cheeseburgers and Mcflurries. They're so bad for you but they taste so good!
@fishsticks-n-custard drunk people were DHs least favorite part of being a paramedic.
Mostly P&G this morning, but I'm reading and love titting! (Which my phone just tried to change to "love tutting", which sounds pretty judgy of me...)
Month/Cycle: 8/9
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: PNV, waiting for AF to get out of here
R/R: I had a really great hike out in the mountains on Thursday that was good for my soul, but my legs are still super sore from it. This Midwestern girl is not used to such steep trails! Today we're going to go see Dunkirk and I'm really excited about that.
CS/Q: No, I'm not even temping right now.
GTKY: Steak n Shake milkshakes for sure. They have a black raspberry one that is so, so good.
@fishsticks-n-custard Yay for the rest of the weekend off work. Any fun plans? P.S. Whataburger...you must be in Texas!
@glitzandglitter You are a girl after my own heart. I DQ blizzards! I think the oreo one is probably my fave.
@nitnat007 I hope you enjoy your quiet weekend and accomplish a lot. My DH is working a lot this weekend too...no fun.
@zamora_spin Enjoy the beautiful morning and doggy snuggles.
@kbamomma33 CD buddy--No!!! I am so sorry to hear about your knee. Hope the issue gets resolved quickly and you are on the mend soon.
@darkstar42 Why are your neck and shoulders hurting? Hope you have a productive cleaning day!
@SkilledSailor Hmm..the chart is a little confusing...do you think maybe you geared up to O, but then did not? I would keep charting, temping and using OPKs...maybe you will O later than you anticipate. I don't usually O until CD 18-20. On the other hand, some people just have a very slow temp rise, so keep sharing your chart and maybe we can help you figure it out.
@izza2 My DH loves cold pizza any time....I only like pizza HOT!
@paleoprincess That's so exciting she is engaged. Did she set a date yet? I love weddings.
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: charting, temping, green tea and pom juice
R/R: Blueberry pancake morning Just doing some cleaning/housework today.
CS/Q: Has anyone noticed any side effects from using pom juice or green tea? I feel like I've had some mild cramping/discomfort in my lower abdomen area (nothing intense). I haven't really made any other changes to diet/lifestyle except for adding 1 cup of pom juice and 1 cup of green tea per day...so wondering if that may be affecting me in some way.
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure? DQ blizzards for sure! And McD's french fries!
@darkstar42 Ugh! How annoying to have to keep waiting for those results. Hope you get news that is both soon and good. @kbamomma33 Oh no! That sounds terrible. Get that knee looked at. @SkilledSailor Sorry you are dealing with cysts, are they painful? @paleoprincess Idk - I know progesterone is the cause of a temp rise post-O, so maybe? I had a cyst on my right side coming into this cycle and I know cysts can cause issues with hormones so it wouldn't surprise me if the cyst has been messing stuff up. The cyst has been quiet the last couple days so I figured it was going away but temp is still pretty high.
@mileswithmyles Enjoy your pedicure! I desperately need a pedi. As for your question regarding pom and green tea, I am drinking about a cup of pom juice (mixed with a can of non-sweetened sparkling water) once per day. I am also have one cup of green tea a day. I think some people might drink two cups of tea, but I just don't love it enough.
@Augusta108 The hike sounds like it was a lot of fun! Enjoy the movie today.
@dukestar5 no date yet, they are moving, so they'll hold off on planning for a while. I'm excited, she was in my wedding last year, so the marriage party just keeps rolling! I've heard that super high concentrations of pomegranate can cause mild uterine contractions, like epo. I was told to do Pom before O, and pineapple after. (Juice and high-sugar fruits are usually verboten in my house, so I'm taking full advantage)
@zamora_spin that sucks about the cyst, I'm sorry. Hopefully it calms down in its own.
@izza2 I love cold pizza for breakfast! @paleoprincess What awkward timing for your fw! @mileswithmyles Enjoy your pedicure! That sounds lovely. @Augusta108 Glad you had a good hike! @dukestar5 Not sure what's going on with my neck and shoulders. I do tend to get soreness a lot, most likely due to working at a computer all the time, but something made it flare up this week. Your blueberry pancakes sound amazing! @zamora_spin There is so much waiting involved in ttc! Makes me get the Tom Petty song, "The Waiting," stuck in my head.
@paleoprincess Ugh yes! So much waiting! And lol at the Costco pizza. My H loves it too.
@mileswithmyles Yay for pedicures! Such a nice way to treat yourself.
@dukestar5 Thank you for the chart stalk! I'm glad I'm not the only one finding it confusing. I was feeling like such a chart newb. It doesn't help that I thought I felt O pain during the +OPK time. Meh. Also, I have been drinking pom juice and haven't noticed any extra cramping. I don't drink green tea but doesn't it have caffeine in it? That could be affecting it a bit if you have cysts.
@zamora_spin Thank you. They can be anywhere from an annoying twinge to curl up in a ball painful depending on where I am in my cycle and what activities I'm doing. That's good yours seems to be settling down on it's own! Hopefully it keeps it up and goes away for you.
R/R: Had to go on a journey to find a missing chicken last night, once we found her we had to coax her out from under a shed. Last time she was missing she got herself stuck in a wood pile overnight.
CS/Q:nope
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure? Team DQ blizzard.
@Stargazer1lily. Glad you could coax her out! And yes for DQ blizzards!
@paleoprincess. Interesting! I read to drink green tea until O, but Pom was ok all the way through the cycle because it helps to strengthen the uterine lining. (I could be wrong though). I have heard of eating pineapple, particularly the core (which contains a high concentration of bromelian) right after O for a few days. I don't really drink juice, so maybe the extra juice/sugar is bothering my stomach.
@dukestar5 the sugar could absolutely cause problems if you don't usually eat much of it. I could be wrong about the Pom juice, but I always think better safe than sorry post-o
@SkilledSailor The lab said they'd release the results to our doctor within five business days (so I guess by Tuesday) and then our doc has to post/interpret them for us. @Stargazer1lily A friend of mine had a chicken that got out every night for about a week. Every morning they'd find her sitting on their front doorstep. Chickens are odd little critters!
@thisthat314 glad that the cramps have eased up. Hope that they dont come back either!
@zamora_spin@skilledsailorHe is in the Navy. Just got posted to a ship and will deploy in January. He is fairly high up and normally gets away with not doing duty, but since they aren't fully crewed yet, he is on a 9 day rotation. Its been screwing with our weekends for a few weeks now.
@zamora_spin Great start to the day. I took the pup to get a new chuck-it and then we went to the lake. I have to say I love those hash-browns too!
@kbamomma33 - Man it sounds like you really did a number on your knee. make sure you get an ice pack on that and loads of rest. Hope it isnt something serious.
@skilledsailor I did some meandering cleaning as well. But I think that will be as productive as I am going to be today lol
@darkstar42 Ugh frustrating waiting on those results! Hope they come through soon. I took the pup out to the lake and did some cleaning around the house. Going to run some errands and be done with it! It makes such a difference when the house is quiet. Things move a lot quicker.
@izza2 I bought the OPK cheapies online and have found them very helpful. Highly recommend!
@paleoprincess Good luck on that list! I use Kindara as my second opinion too! There are things that I like about both apps. I have a SS so we have mastered the art of silent sex. Its brings a new "excitement" to the experience haha
@mileswithmyles Enjoy that pedicure! You are making me think about doing my toes now too.
@dukestar5 I really dont like it when DH works on the weekends. I feel like my whole mojo is off then. Hope you have a productive day and enjoy those delicious pancakes!
@doxiemoxie212 sorry about CD1... (((hugs))) @kbamomma33 ouch! Hope your knee sorts itself out soon.
OMG - I want chickenz so badly - they are hilarious. We have a neighbour whose rooster is always wandering around like where I'm omw to work, and I legit have to stop and wait for the chicken to cross the road! :D
I will probably start adding POM again during FET prep and spare no expense! AD/ED till transfer! Lol. But diluting with the sparkling water is a good idea, too. I'm not sure how much pineapple <i>juice</i> really helps, unless it's freshly juiced whole pineapple, core and all. We usually make a point to get a couple fresh ones once we get CH, and cut them up so I can eat a few thin slices a day, including the core. But DH likes it too, hence purchasing two of them, but he will usually just eat the regular fruit and save his little core bits for me. That's love.
Month/Cycle: 26 months/???
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: Testing / WFIVF
R/R: Last Friday, (my CD1) DH got 4 vials of sperm samples we can work with from his MESA/TESE!!! My CD3 numbers drawn Sunday all look great! So promising!!! But then the saline sono yesterday found a polyp... womp. So we decided to stick with the plan as best we can, keep getting ready to stim once I get AF due around Aug 16th, but I will have to go under again then for the polypectomy prior to FET. :/
CS/Q: No questions really, but I'm temping again for the first time in a VERY long time! Lol Just like the good old days!!! First two days my temps are from 6:45AM. Second day, I logged in my notes both my 6:45 and 4:45 temps tho, and the last two days are 4:45 temps, which should be safe to settle into as my regular temping time again here lol. Off to a wonky start, but at least it's something. I already had EWCM at CD5!!! So I don't want to get a shock if I happen to O on the early side, have AF sneak up on me, and then be scrambling to get my meds. They warned me that the low-dose HCG has a short half-life too, so I can't order it much ahead, really. No pressure! <div class="Spoiler"><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/bn/rg8z6oykd91t.jpg"></div> GTKY: Sonic shakes!!! Omg. Or DQ Blizzard, Wendy's frosty etc. - all of the above lol *minor typos
@doxiemoxie212 Sorry about CD1, hugs to you. @SkilledSailor Ouch! That is a lot of pain from cysts. Have you always gotten them? Do you get them on both sides, or just one? I am lucky-ish that it only ever seems to be my right ovary that acts up. @nitnat007 That is so cool about YH! I hope they get more crew in place soon so you don't keep losing him over the weekends. Sounds like you had an awesome morning with your pupper. I confess after writing about my guilty pleasure I was like mmm and had to have it... I made a deal with myself I could do it if I did a 45 min work out after so at least it motivated me to get my butt in gear! Yay! @BusinessWife I am glad you are here and that YH's retrieval went well. I was sorry to read about the polyp but it's good your Ute will be in tip-top shape before the FET!
@doxiemoxie212. I am so sorry about CD1, especially at the end of your lovely CA trip. I am glad that you are with us though because I always enjoy reading your posts.
@nitnat007. Yes, absolutely! A day at the lake with the pup sounds like a good alternative. Are you having gorgeous weather this summer? It is soooo hot in the south.
@BusinessWife. Yay! So glad you are joining us here. I am sorry about the polyp and hope they can take care of it before FET. Do you start meds once AF arrives? also, I'm with you....I would love to have chickens!
Finally back for comments! This GTKY is dangerous today. It makes me want all the food!
@zamora_spin - Brownie/cookie dough blizzard for the win! I hope you are enjoying your Saturday @Kbamomma33 - Thanks I'm hoping to see some beautiful CHs soon! I am sorry about your knee. That sounds awful. I think you are right to head to the doctors. I hope they get you in soon and that you heal quickly. @darkstar42- I am sorry your neck and shoulders are still hurting I hope you hear from the dr about the SA soon. @izza2 - I am thinking of adding OPKs next cycle too if this one doesn't work out. My favorite treat from Wendy's is their strawberry lemonade. So good... @paleoprincess - We have only had a DQ here for about a year. It is glorious. I'm not sure what my temp is doing... I anticipated that this cycle would be wonky because it is my first off the BCP. @mileswithmyles - I feel you on the laundry I never feel caught up. @Augusta108 - A black raspberry shake sounds amazing. I will have to try that next time I go. I hope your legs feel better soon and that you enjoy your movie. @dukestar5 - Oreo is so good too! @doxiemoxie212 - Sorry about CD1 @stargazer1lily - I wish we had chickens. We aren't allowed to have them where we live and DH is anti pet chickens anyways Glad you found your chicken.
@zamora_spin Good for you! You did better than I did today. I didn't go near the gym and now heading towards a nap lol
@dukestar5 The weather has been pretty good so far. Although today is warm, the sun has not come out to play. So my weekend plays haven't gone to play sadly. I would love to trade you!! I love the heat and miss it! DH would likely spontaneously combust though lol.
We got the SA results! The downside is that our doc hasn't commented on them yet, so we're left to our own devices for interpretation in the meantime. I hope this is an appropriate place to talk about this info. I was going to post in chart stalk/questions, but I don't really have a question yet. From what we can tell, count and motility are good, but morphology is on the low side. I'm hopeful that we can work with this! For folks who have read "It Starts with the Egg", does that book also address sperm health?
On the ARGH!!!! side of things, *tw* my SIL just got ku. Again. Their first baby is only about 18 months. I suppose I should be happy for them, but I'm seriously pissed off and annoyed at MH for telling me. *end tw*
@darkstar42 I am glad that you have gotten the results back!! But its a little tough that you can't talk directly with your doctor and ask all your questions. When do you meet with them? I don't know enough about SA to give an opinion, but I am currently reading "It starts with the egg", only about 1/3 of the way through it and have not seen anything specifically related to sperm quality other than the mention of Ubiquinol being a helpful supplement. I think I have seen a few other people mention their SO taking it as well. Maybe do some research on that? I will let you know if anything else comes up though. That really bites that your SIL. It really stings to hear that sort of news when you are going through something yourself. YH was probably just thinking that you should rather hear it from him than from some other source. Creepy internet hugs!
Good morning everyone! I just woke up and feeling much better. I had a huge temp this "morning" and my CM has dried up. I never got a +OPK but those together make me nervous that we missed O. Hubbie didn't have the energy to HIO before I went to work last night. FX temp is just due to day sleeping.
****** @thisnthat314 Ultrasound doesn't sounds like a bad idea, but I'm glad the cramps are getting better!
@nitnat007 Yay for productive weekends. I have a weakness for their fries too. Thank you for your husband's service.
@zamora_spin Being cuddled up on the couch with puppies sounds amazing.
@kbamomma33 No real plans. Just woke up! Might, you know, go crazy and check out the grocery store. Hm, that maybe sounds like a torn meniscus. I hope I'm wrong and it gets better soon.
@SkilledSailor Maybe, but the only problem is *TW* When I was pregnant, in the third trimester I ate them about 2-3 times a week. Never got sick of them. *end TW*
@darkstar42 Oh man, I heard we were getting an In'N'Out burger here. I can't wait. I remember a chapter about sperm in the book, but I skipped it as there's no chance at this point I could get hubbie to make any of the changes.
Thanks @zamora_spin @fishsticks-n-custard @dukestar5 So far that's the plan! The doctor said the stimming meds won't affect the polyp in the mean time, so as long as I get my approval from the insurance, we just have to pay up front for the pgs, is the main thing I think, and we should be in business! Hopefully good news from the genetic counseling Wednesday, order meds, and away we go!
@SkilledSailor There aren't any orthopedics with weekend hours near me. I decided that I'm going to go ahead and go to an urgent care that has in house X-ray tomorrow. It's bad enough now that I don't think I'm going to wait until Monday. I hope that you had a relaxing day of cleaning and chilling!
@doxiemoxie212 Noooooooo CD1! I was hoping this was your cycle! Sorry friend. Enjoy all the wine.
@BusinessWife I luuuurve seeing you on the dailies temping and prepping for your FET!! I'm so excited for you!!
I'm so sorry for the polyp hiccup. FX that you guys can still stay on schedule and everything goes smoothly.
@zamora_spin I've known about them for a few years. BC kept them under control. They are on both sides, unfortunately.
@darkstar42 Glad to hear you got the result back today! Hopefully you can find some answers about the morphology soon. Will you be able to set up a time to speak with your doctor about it or do they just add notes to the portal?
@kbamomma33 Oh no! So sorry to hear it's getting worse. I hope you're able to get some rest still and get some answers/relief tomorrow.
Re: WTO Saturday 7/29
CD: 16
WAYDTGKU: All the things.
R/R: Rant - So glad this overnight shift is almost over. No more drunk people, please.
Rave - off the rest of the weekend!
CS/Q: Not at the moment.
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure? Whataburger Onion Rings. And they're building one down the street from me. This does not bode well for my healthy eating habits.
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: the usual- opk and all that
R/R: went to see dr about constant cramps since mirena removed in april. He wants me to get an ultrasound to check for cysts..... and now suddenly the cramps are subsidong.... holding off for now.
CS/Q: need to get a new BBT today
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure? Ice cream cone from mcdonalds
Month/Cycle: 2/3
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU: all the things
R/R: DH is working until tomorrow morning. They need to hurry up and get more people in that boat so it stops interfering with my weekends. But the house is quiet and I'll be able to get some stuff done.
CS/Q: none
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure?
I don't do a lot of drive through but have a weakness for MacDonalds French fries. They are so good.
@fishsticks-n-custard - yay for having the rest of the weekend off!
@thisandnat - hope your cramps are gone for good
@nitnat007 - MacDonalds fries are the best!
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 16
WAYDTGKU: BBT, CM and PNV
R/R: yay for Saturday
CS/Q:
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure?
I love DQ Blizzards.
@thisnthat314 Bodies seem to have a sixth sense and like proving us wrong. I'm glad cramps are subsiding at least.
@nitnat007 You've probably said before so I apologize - what does YH do on a boat?
eta @glitzandglitter what is your favorite Blizzard?
Month/Cycle: 2/2 AL
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: PNV, Ubiquinol, HIO, pre seed, green tea, acupuncture, BBT, CM
R/R: It's a beautiful Saturday morning and I'm cuddled up with my dogs on the couch watching Insecure before I start the day.
CS/Q: I keep thinking my temps are way high this cycle. Just is what it is but I'm used to seeing a more 97.1s and fewer 97.5+ Pre-O. Cyst seems to be resolving.
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure? Egg and cheese biscuit from McDonald's with one of those oval shaped hash browns.
@thisnthat314 Sorry about the cramps. I feel like every time I manage to get into the doctor for something, said something magically heals itself. Still, if they can get you in for a u/s, it might not hurt to go ahead and do it, just to get possible cysts checked off the list.
@nitnat007 Enjoy your quiet morning! I hope it's a productive one!
@glitzandglitter That's a nice temp spike, and timing! FX for you and that you get some CHs in a day or so!
Month/Cycle: 5/5 4AL
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: BBT, CM, PNV, B6, green tea, preseed, about to start HIO EOD probably tonight
R/R: Rant- I messed up my knee and I don't know how. Like, it's bad. It's been hurting and sounding like there is bone grinding on bone for the past week. It's also super swollen. I don't have the indention on the side or the top of my kneecap anymore because it's so swollen. I can't fully straighten my leg anymore either because it feels like there is fluid or something behind there that is taking up space and pushing out. I was going to just chill this weekend and hope that it gets better but, it's gotten pretty bad so, I'll probably call an orthopedic on Monday.
Rave- It's 830 and I'm still in bed.
CS/Q:
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure?
Chick-fil-a spicy chicken sandwich, waffle fries, and a cookies and cream milkshake.
CD: 15
WAYDTGKU: BBT, OPKs, PNVs, Pom Juice
R/R: Rant: No temp spike today. It's still somewhat early in my cycle but I can't help but worry that those pesky cysts are more troublesome than we'd like. Rave: It's Saturday and my only plans for the day are to not leave the house and clean in a meandering way.
CS/Q: In spoiler in case people have insight.
GTKY: Oh there's this place nearby called Backyard Burger. It has a delicious veggie burger and fries!
@fishsticks-n-custard Maybe you'll eat the onion rings so much you'll get sick of them?
@nitnat007 What does your H do? That stinks he's gone all weekend.
@zamora_spin That sounds like a lovely start to the weekend!
@kbamomma33 I'm still in bed too. So sorry to hear about your knee! Do you have any ortho's nearby that have weekend hours?
Edited because I bumped before coffee again. (spelling)
@thisnthat314 I'm glad your cramps are getting better!
@nitnat007 MH is working today too, so here's hoping we both get a lot done while the house is quiet!
@glitzandglitter Looks like you've had two high temps in a row now! Fx for crosshairs tomorrow.
@zamora_spin Sounds like your day is getting off to a great start. My kitties are bird watching together, so I'm not getting any cuddles from them.
@kbamomma33 I'm so sorry to hear about your knee! That sounds incredibly painful. I hope you can get into see a doctor asap!
@SkilledSailor Good luck cleaning today! That's my plan as well.
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Month/Cycle: 5/6
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: temps, cm, opks
R/R: Rant - we didn't hear back from the doctor with SA results last week, and I'm impatient! Also, my neck and shoulders are still sore. I'm too sleepy to have a rave yet. :P
CS/Q:
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure? In-n-Out burger (when I'm in CA or AZ)! Love the animal-style burgers.
@zamora_spin - Enjoy all the cuddles!
@kbamomma33 - I hope your knee gets better! Lots of r&r for you this weekend!
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: PNV, BBT, CM
R/R: Cold pizza for breakfast is the best!
CS/Q: Nothing to see yet. Temp is still going down, so hopefully it'll steady off tomorrow. I'm considering buying a mix of HPTs and OPKs, but I may wait until next cycle to try OPKs.
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure?
Wendy's chocolate frosty and french fries!
Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
PG #2, EDD 10/12/2023
@thisnthat314 I'm crossing my fingers that it subsides on it's own, good luck.
@nitnat007 there's nothing like quiet for being productive. DH is gone all day today, and I have a huge to do list.
@glitzandglitter omg I miss DQ... is it possible your temp spike was Friday? My fingers are crossed for you.
@zamora_spin don't higher temps indicate higher progesterone?
@kbamomma33 Sorry about your knee! And being on bed late is the best.
@SkilledSailor I love the phrase "clean in a meandering way" how perfectly descriptive. I hope you get your spike soon. Ttc has sooo much waiting.
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: tracking temp and cm, vitamins.
R/R: Rave - one of my childhood best friends just got engaged.
Rant - I was looking at Kindara and realized that my projected fertile days are in the middle of our trip to visit my parents. #silentguestroomsex
CS/Q: none yet, just waiting for my temp spike.
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure?
No drive through, but I think about Costco pizza more often than I'm proud of...
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: temping, CM, OPKs, EOD
R/R: Rant- we have so much laundry! Rave- I'm getting a pedicure today.
CS/Q: those of your who use green tea and Pom juice, what day do you start and how much do you drink?
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure? Definitely McDonald's cheeseburgers and Mcflurries. They're so bad for you but they taste so good!
@fishsticks-n-custard drunk people were DHs least favorite part of being a paramedic.
@thisnthat314 I'm glad the cramps are going away
@nitnat007 the fries there are delicious
@glitzandglitter weekends are always the best
@zamora_spin your morning sounds so nice!
@kbamomma33 yikes! Sending good vibes to you that your knee feels better.
@SkilledSailor enjoy your day. It's always nice when you aren't pressured to get the cleaning done.
@darkstar42 waiting is the worst! I also love In N Out! Yum!
@izza2 do you dip the fries in your frosty?
@paleoprincess congrats to you friend!
Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
PG #2, EDD 10/12/2023
Month/Cycle: 8/9
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: PNV, waiting for AF to get out of here
R/R: I had a really great hike out in the mountains on Thursday that was good for my soul, but my legs are still super sore from it. This Midwestern girl is not used to such steep trails! Today we're going to go see Dunkirk and I'm really excited about that.
CS/Q: No, I'm not even temping right now.
GTKY: Steak n Shake milkshakes for sure. They have a black raspberry one that is so, so good.
@glitzandglitter You are a girl after my own heart. I DQ blizzards! I think the oreo one is probably my fave.
@nitnat007 I hope you enjoy your quiet weekend and accomplish a lot. My DH is working a lot this weekend too...no fun.
@zamora_spin Enjoy the beautiful morning and doggy snuggles.
@kbamomma33 CD buddy--No!!! I am so sorry to hear about your knee. Hope the issue gets resolved quickly and you are on the mend soon.
@darkstar42 Why are your neck and shoulders hurting? Hope you have a productive cleaning day!
@SkilledSailor Hmm..the chart is a little confusing...do you think maybe you geared up to O, but then did not? I would keep charting, temping and using OPKs...maybe you will O later than you anticipate. I don't usually O until CD 18-20. On the other hand, some people just have a very slow temp rise, so keep sharing your chart and maybe we can help you figure it out.
@izza2 My DH loves cold pizza any time....I only like pizza HOT!
@paleoprincess That's so exciting she is engaged. Did she set a date yet? I love weddings.
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: charting, temping, green tea and pom juice
R/R: Blueberry pancake morning Just doing some cleaning/housework today.
CS/Q: Has anyone noticed any side effects from using pom juice or green tea? I feel like I've had some mild cramping/discomfort in my lower abdomen area (nothing intense). I haven't really made any other changes to diet/lifestyle except for adding 1 cup of pom juice and 1 cup of green tea per day...so wondering if that may be affecting me in some way.
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure?
DQ blizzards for sure! And McD's french fries!
@kbamomma33 Oh no! That sounds terrible. Get that knee looked at.
@SkilledSailor Sorry you are dealing with cysts, are they painful?
@paleoprincess Idk - I know progesterone is the cause of a temp rise post-O, so maybe? I had a cyst on my right side coming into this cycle and I know cysts can cause issues with hormones so it wouldn't surprise me if the cyst has been messing stuff up. The cyst has been quiet the last couple days so I figured it was going away but temp is still pretty high.
As for your question regarding pom and green tea, I am drinking about a cup of pom juice (mixed with a can of non-sweetened sparkling water) once per day. I am also have one cup of green tea a day. I think some people might drink two cups of tea, but I just don't love it enough.
@Augusta108 The hike sounds like it was a lot of fun! Enjoy the movie today.
@zamora_spin that sucks about the cyst, I'm sorry. Hopefully it calms down in its own.
@paleoprincess What awkward timing for your fw!
@mileswithmyles Enjoy your pedicure! That sounds lovely.
@Augusta108 Glad you had a good hike!
@dukestar5 Not sure what's going on with my neck and shoulders. I do tend to get soreness a lot, most likely due to working at a computer all the time, but something made it flare up this week. Your blueberry pancakes sound amazing!
@zamora_spin There is so much waiting involved in ttc! Makes me get the Tom Petty song, "The Waiting," stuck in my head.
@izza2 Oo I do love a frosty.
@paleoprincess Ugh yes! So much waiting! And lol at the Costco pizza. My H loves it too.
@mileswithmyles Yay for pedicures! Such a nice way to treat yourself.
@dukestar5 Thank you for the chart stalk! I'm glad I'm not the only one finding it confusing. I was feeling like such a chart newb. It doesn't help that I thought I felt O pain during the +OPK time. Meh. Also, I have been drinking pom juice and haven't noticed any extra cramping. I don't drink green tea but doesn't it have caffeine in it? That could be affecting it a bit if you have cysts.
@zamora_spin Thank you. They can be anywhere from an annoying twinge to curl up in a ball painful depending on where I am in my cycle and what activities I'm doing. That's good yours seems to be settling down on it's own! Hopefully it keeps it up and goes away for you.
CD:11
WAYDTGKU: BBT,CM,OPK,HIO
R/R: Had to go on a journey to find a missing chicken last night, once we found her we had to coax her
out from under a shed. Last time she was missing she got herself stuck in a wood pile overnight.
CS/Q:nope
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure? Team DQ blizzard.
@paleoprincess. Interesting! I read to drink green tea until O, but Pom was ok all the way through the cycle because it helps to strengthen the uterine lining. (I could be wrong though). I have heard of eating pineapple, particularly the core (which contains a high concentration of bromelian) right after O for a few days.
I don't really drink juice, so maybe the extra juice/sugar is bothering my stomach.
@dukestar5 thanks! I think I am going to incorporate those this cycle
@Stargazer1lily glad you found her!
about the Pom juice, but I always think better safe than sorry post-o
@Stargazer1lily A friend of mine had a chicken that got out every night for about a week. Every morning they'd find her sitting on their front doorstep. Chickens are odd little critters!
CD: 1
WAYDTGKU: there will be blood
R/R: welp, cd 1 soooooo
CS/Q: nope
GTKY: (Stolen from TWW) What is your favorite drive thru guilty pleasure? Veg so not much. Fries? No drive ins in manhattan tho lol.
@thisthat314 glad that the cramps have eased up. Hope that they dont come back either!
@zamora_spin @skilledsailorHe is in the Navy. Just got posted to a ship and will deploy in January. He is fairly high up and normally gets away with not doing duty, but since they aren't fully crewed yet, he is on a 9 day rotation. Its been screwing with our weekends for a few weeks now.
@zamora_spin Great start to the day. I took the pup to get a new chuck-it and then we went to the lake. I have to say I love those hash-browns too!
@kbamomma33 - Man it sounds like you really did a number on your knee. make sure you get an ice pack on that and loads of rest. Hope it isnt something serious.
@skilledsailor I did some meandering cleaning as well. But I think that will be as productive as I am going to be today lol
@darkstar42 Ugh frustrating waiting on those results! Hope they come through soon. I took the pup out to the lake and did some cleaning around the house. Going to run some errands and be done with it! It makes such a difference when the house is quiet. Things move a lot quicker.
@izza2 I bought the OPK cheapies online and have found them very helpful. Highly recommend!
@paleoprincess Good luck on that list! I use Kindara as my second opinion too! There are things that I like about both apps. I have a SS so we have mastered the art of silent sex. Its brings a new "excitement" to the experience haha
@mileswithmyles Enjoy that pedicure! You are making me think about doing my toes now too.
@dukestar5 I really dont like it when DH works on the weekends. I feel like my whole mojo is off then. Hope you have a productive day and enjoy those delicious pancakes!
@Stargazer1lily That poor chicken! Glad you found her.
@doxiemoxie212 Sorry for cd1. boo
@kbamomma33 ouch! Hope your knee sorts itself out soon.
OMG - I want chickenz so badly - they are hilarious. We have a neighbour whose rooster is always wandering around like where I'm omw to work, and I legit have to stop and wait for the chicken to cross the road! :D
I will probably start adding POM again during FET prep and spare no expense! AD/ED till transfer! Lol. But diluting with the sparkling water is a good idea, too. I'm not sure how much pineapple <i>juice</i> really helps, unless it's freshly juiced whole pineapple, core and all. We usually make a point to get a couple fresh ones once we get CH, and cut them up so I can eat a few thin slices a day, including the core. But DH likes it too, hence purchasing two of them, but he will usually just eat the regular fruit and save his little core bits for me. That's love.
Month/Cycle: 26 months/???
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: Testing / WFIVF
R/R: Last Friday, (my CD1) DH got 4 vials of sperm samples we can work with from his MESA/TESE!!! My CD3 numbers drawn Sunday all look great! So promising!!! But then the saline sono yesterday found a polyp... womp. So we decided to stick with the plan as best we can, keep getting ready to stim once I get AF due around Aug 16th, but I will have to go under again then for the polypectomy prior to FET. :/
CS/Q: No questions really, but I'm temping again for the first time in a VERY long time! Lol Just like the good old days!!! First two days my temps are from 6:45AM. Second day, I logged in my notes both my 6:45 and 4:45 temps tho, and the last two days are 4:45 temps, which should be safe to settle into as my regular temping time again here lol. Off to a wonky start, but at least it's something. I already had EWCM at CD5!!! So I don't want to get a shock if I happen to O on the early side, have AF sneak up on me, and then be scrambling to get my meds. They warned me that the low-dose HCG has a short half-life too, so I can't order it much ahead, really. No pressure!
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GTKY: Sonic shakes!!! Omg. Or DQ Blizzard, Wendy's frosty etc. - all of the above lol
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@SkilledSailor Ouch! That is a lot of pain from cysts. Have you always gotten them? Do you get them on both sides, or just one? I am lucky-ish that it only ever seems to be my right ovary that acts up.
@nitnat007 That is so cool about YH! I hope they get more crew in place soon so you don't keep losing him over the weekends. Sounds like you had an awesome morning with your pupper. I confess after writing about my guilty pleasure I was like mmm and had to have it... I made a deal with myself I could do it if I did a 45 min work out after so at least it motivated me to get my butt in gear!
Yay! @BusinessWife I am glad you are here and that YH's retrieval went well. I was sorry to read about the polyp but it's good your Ute will be in tip-top shape before the FET!
@nitnat007. Yes, absolutely! A day at the lake with the pup sounds like a good alternative. Are you having gorgeous weather this summer? It is soooo hot in the south.
@BusinessWife. Yay! So glad you are joining us here. I am sorry about the polyp and hope they can take care of it before FET. Do you start meds once AF arrives?
also, I'm with you....I would love to have chickens!
This GTKY is dangerous today. It makes me want all the food!
@zamora_spin - Brownie/cookie dough blizzard for the win! I hope you are enjoying your Saturday
@Kbamomma33 - Thanks I'm hoping to see some beautiful CHs soon! I am sorry about your knee. That sounds awful. I think you are right to head to the doctors. I hope they get you in soon and that you heal quickly.
@darkstar42- I am sorry your neck and shoulders are still hurting I hope you hear from the dr about the SA soon.
@izza2 - I am thinking of adding OPKs next cycle too if this one doesn't work out. My favorite treat from Wendy's is their strawberry lemonade. So good...
@paleoprincess - We have only had a DQ here for about a year. It is glorious. I'm not sure what my temp is doing... I anticipated that this cycle would be wonky because it is my first off the BCP.
@mileswithmyles - I feel you on the laundry I never feel caught up.
@Augusta108 - A black raspberry shake sounds amazing. I will have to try that next time I go. I hope your legs feel better soon and that you enjoy your movie.
@dukestar5 - Oreo is so good too!
@doxiemoxie212 - Sorry about CD1
@stargazer1lily - I wish we had chickens. We aren't allowed to have them where we live and DH is anti pet chickens anyways Glad you found your chicken.
@dukestar5 The weather has been pretty good so far. Although today is warm, the sun has not come out to play. So my weekend plays haven't gone to play sadly. I would love to trade you!! I love the heat and miss it! DH would likely spontaneously combust though lol.
On the ARGH!!!! side of things, *tw* my SIL just got ku. Again. Their first baby is only about 18 months. I suppose I should be happy for them, but I'm seriously pissed off and annoyed at MH for telling me. *end tw*
I don't know enough about SA to give an opinion, but I am currently reading "It starts with the egg", only about 1/3 of the way through it and have not seen anything specifically related to sperm quality other than the mention of Ubiquinol being a helpful supplement. I think I have seen a few other people mention their SO taking it as well. Maybe do some research on that? I will let you know if anything else comes up though.
That really bites that your SIL. It really stings to hear that sort of news when you are going through something yourself. YH was probably just thinking that you should rather hear it from him than from some other source. Creepy internet hugs!
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@thisnthat314 Ultrasound doesn't sounds like a bad idea, but I'm glad the cramps are getting better!
@nitnat007 Yay for productive weekends. I have a weakness for their fries too. Thank you for your husband's service.
@glitzandglitter I agree with @kbamomma33 I feel like you are definitely getting CH soonish.
@zamora_spin Being cuddled up on the couch with puppies sounds amazing.
@kbamomma33 No real plans. Just woke up! Might, you know, go crazy and check out the grocery store.
Hm, that maybe sounds like a torn meniscus. I hope I'm wrong and it gets better soon.
@SkilledSailor Maybe, but the only problem is *TW* When I was pregnant, in the third trimester I ate them about 2-3 times a week. Never got sick of them. *end TW*
@darkstar42 Oh man, I heard we were getting an In'N'Out burger here. I can't wait. I remember a chapter about sperm in the book, but I skipped it as there's no chance at this point I could get hubbie to make any of the changes.
@izza2 Cold pizza for the win. #teamfriesinfrosty
@paleoprincess I may or may not have engaged in silent guest bathroom floor sex while visiting inlaws (door to bedroom didn't lock).
@mileswithmyles God bless your husband. They're no fun in the department, I couldn't imagine dealing with them in the back of an ambulance.
@Augusta108 That hike sounds awesome!
@dukestar5 Yup, Texas girl here!
@doxiemoxie212 Boo Cycle Day 1. Poop.
@BusinessWife So happy to see you here! Womp womp about the polyp.
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
@doxiemoxie212 Noooooooo CD1! I was hoping this was your cycle! Sorry friend. Enjoy all the wine.
@BusinessWife I luuuurve seeing you on the dailies temping and prepping for your FET!! I'm so excited for you!!
I'm so sorry for the polyp hiccup. FX that you guys can still stay on schedule and everything goes smoothly.
@darkstar42 Glad to hear you got the result back today! Hopefully you can find some answers about the morphology soon. Will you be able to set up a time to speak with your doctor about it or do they just add notes to the portal?
@kbamomma33 Oh no! So sorry to hear it's getting worse. I hope you're able to get some rest still and get some answers/relief tomorrow.