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dukestar5
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WTO Wednesday 8/2
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Good morning lovelies! 
Month/Cycle:
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R/R:
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is something you've been meaning to try, but just haven't gotten around to it? (Or if there is not something new you want to try, what is something you've been meaning to accomplish, but have not done it yet?)
Month/Cycle:
CD:
WAYDTGKU:
R/R:
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is something you've been meaning to try, but just haven't gotten around to it? (Or if there is not something new you want to try, what is something you've been meaning to accomplish, but have not done it yet?)
Re: WTO Wednesday 8/2
CD: 13
WAYDTGKU: charting, temping, pom juice, green tea
R/R: Morning run & cup of coffee in hand
CS/Q: How much variation is normal in morning temps? I have been trying to temp at the same time every morning (5:15am), but still have a range of 97.0 - 97.5...is that pretty reasonable, or should temps be more or less the same within, say, 0.2?
GTKY: What is something you've been meaning to try, but just haven't gotten around to it? (Or if there is not something new you want to try, what is something you've been meaning to accomplish, but have not done it yet)?
Try: I've really wanted to try paddleboarding, but I haven't made time to do it yet!
Accomplish: I really need to work on some photobooks...I have a ton of pictures on my phone that I need to save and do something with before anything happens to them.
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: Mating dance.
R/R: Apparently when H isn't in the mood and says "I'm not a light switch, you can't just flip a switch and I'm magically going to want to" the correct answer is not "if you want a baby,
youre going to have to be." Go figure.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is something you've been meaning to try, but just haven't gotten around to it? (Or if there is not something new you want to try, what is something you've been meaning to accomplish, but have not done it yet?)
I've always wanted to try white water rafting after I saw it in an episode of Home Improvement when I was younger but there aren't a lot of white water rafting places in the middle of the prairies.
Married: 04/05/15
TTC since: 02/16/16
Month/Cycle: 13
CD:14
WAYDTGKU:metformin, PNV, vitex, OPK
R/R: sorry I've been MIA vacation bumping doesn't really happen. But I'm frustrated because MH got sick right before vacation and is still struggling to get healthy so I'm not sure we'll be able to have sex when I get a positive OPK...
CS/Q:n/
GTKY: What is something you've been meaning to try, but just haven't gotten around to it? (Or if there is not something new you want to try, what is something you've been meaning to accomplish, but have not done it yet?) love this question. I really want to do a sprint triathlon. I was part of a team relay as the swimmer-but I've never done one myself.
I'll be P &G'ing today but hope to stop by later for some love tits. (That sounds so odd...)
CD: 19
WAYDTGKU: BBT, OPKs, PNVs, other stuff.
R/R: Rant: ugh stupid chart and body. Ugh Wednesday. Rave: I have a super fun Project on Friday and a fun weekend planned. Just gotta make it there.
CS/Q: Maybe later
GTKY: I've been working on getting back to my regular yoga practice. Before the craziness of the wedding and business I was practicing every doing and doing well with inversions. I miss it but my body can't do those things anymore. Starting from scratch.
@Dilynne sorry for the sex frustrations
@Steph5454 I hope your DH feels better soon.
Month/Cycle: 7+2 NTNP
CD: 1
WAYDTGKU: sex and CM
R/R: today is actually CD 1 because yesterday never turned into full flow. Full flow today and cramps and back aches galore.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is something you've been meaning to try, but just haven't gotten around to it? (Or if there is not something new you want to try, what is something you've been meaning to accomplish, but have not done it yet?)
I'd like to go back to school. I don't know if that will happen or not.
@Dilynne omg I feel you SOOO hard on your r/r. GL with HIO.
@Steph5454 FX YH feels better in time for OPK.
@SkilledSailor aw man starting from scratch is rough. Hopefully your body gets back into it easier though!
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: PNVs OPK cm tracking bbt
R/R: Too much nonsense to list out here. Lots of good things too: I'd been stressing about a job offer and MH and I decided that I should take it! I'm also going to a paint night party at a friend's house on Friday!
CS/Q: it's boring because I didn't temp today:
[spoiler]
GTKY: What is something you've been meaning to try, but just haven't gotten around to it? (Or if there is not something new you want to try, what is something you've been meaning to accomplish, but have not done it yet?) Skydiving!
For Chart Stalking, Click Here!
@Dilynne Haha that cracked me up, although I am sorry you didnt get to HIO. MH was iffy last night too. So I told him he was a cranky pants and that it was clearly the pants and he needed to just take them off. That seemed to work.
@Steph5454 I hope that YH gets better soon and that you can get to HIO for ovulation. Triathlon would be great. I hope that you get to achieve that some day.
ETA comments.....
@SkilledSailor I hear you. Ugh Wednesday, but weekend is coming! I have to ask, what are inversions?
@charlestonchew What would you study if you went back to school?
@JennyColada Congrats on the job! I hope that it works out for you. And enjoy paint night! Lots of fun.
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: pnv, bbt, cm, epo, acupuncture, hio, pom juice
R/R: Tea in hand! But I just realized that DH is going to be on shift again on Monday. Which I believe is going to be peak ovulation day. Sigh....morning sex here we come!
CS/Q: Nope, but chart added
GTKY: What is something you've been meaning to try, but just haven't gotten around to it? (Or if there is not something new you want to try, what is something you've been meaning to accomplish, but have not done it yet?)
Oh man, there is so much that I could add to this list. I really would love to do the Pacific Crest Trail at some point. I think it would be amazing!
@SkilledSailor Yoga is one of those things that I wish I could get into. I did it everyday in college but since I've been out, it's so hard to find the time. But I honestly felt so much better when I was doing it. Maybe you'll inspire me?
@Dilynne I feel you, girl.
@charlestonchew What would you go back to school for?
@JennyColada Sweet! New job! What is it and when would you start? Excited?
@nitnat007 My hubbie is usually a morning sex person anyway. By the end of the day, he's too tired. Pacific NW trail sounds awesome. I did a 14k in Colorado a few years ago, but had to turn back due to weather. I'd love to try that again.
Month/Cycle: 5/3
CD: 20
WAYDTGKU: PNV, Folate, Ubiquinol, DHA, RRL, Pom Juice, CM, temping (via Ava), Preseed, HIO
R/R: Rave: Peak on the CBD this morning FINALLY after 10 million days of fertile CM.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is something you've been meaning to try, but just haven't gotten around to it? (Or if there is not something new you want to try, what is something you've been meaning to accomplish, but have not done it yet?) I took archery in college and loved it. There's a range about 30 minutes from our house where you can rent bows and have some basic lessons. I keep meaning to go but putting it off for some reason.
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
CD:16
WAYDTGKU: pnv, bd, opt, bbt
R/R: Rant: I am super tired today, works been stressful. We are also still looking for an apartment. Rave: I saw 2 apartments yesterday, one I really loved, but we'd be moving much earlier, and my sister would have to figure out if she would be able to me earlier. The struggle is real!
CS/Q: So, I've been doing OPT morning and night, and this morning it was negative. I'll be taking another after I get home from work today. I had 2 days of positive and all prior have been negative. Not sure if that is normal or not. Thoughts?
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GTKY: What is something you've been meaning to try, but just haven't gotten around to it? (Or if there is not something new you want to try, what is something you've been meaning to accomplish, but have not done it yet?) Oh goodness. I have been trying to get back into knitting just to keep my hand and head busy when I am at home. Otherwise I just eat, because I like food. haha.
DD: 07/19/18
EDD: 06/22/22
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, EOD, green tea, Pom juice, temping, CM
R/R: Not really a rant, but I'm nervous to run orientation today, mostly because DH is attending. He doesn't ever really see me in "work mode" and it's going to feel strange to have him there. Rave: The strawberry infused green tea at Starbucks is so good and much easier to drink than just straight green tea.
CS/Q: [spoiler]
GTKY: What is something you've been meaning to try, but just haven't gotten around to it? (Or if there is not something new you want to try, what is something you've been meaning to accomplish, but have not done it yet?) I want to do a triathlon at some point. I also would like to become an assistant principal down the line as well. I have my administrative credential, but I haven't done anything with it yet.
@dukestar5 stand up paddlebaording is so fun! It's definitely harder than it looks
@Dilynne lol at YH!
@Steph5454 the biking is what has been holding me back from a tri.
@SkilledSailor I feel you on the ugly chart.
@charlestonchew boo AF!
@JennyColada congrats on the job!
@nitnat007 I wish I liked hiking more. I like it in short increments
@fishsticks-n-custard yay for peak fertility! I feel like I have watery CM for forever before getting a positive OPK and EWCM
@ajsanders-2 glad you saw an apartment you loved! FX it works out.
@Steph5454 Sorry YH is sick! Hope he is feeling better by the time you get your positive OPK. And you should do one...the sprint tris are fun!
@SkilledSailor Yay for yoga...always so relaxing...I wish I could do a class more often.
@charlestonchew Temping orally and with just a cheap BBT from Amazon, but it seems to work pretty well. What would you go back to school to study? Oh, just saw your response! I've always thought about going back for another master's in social work or counseling.
@JennyColada Yay for taking the job! And the painting class sounds like a lot of fun. You will have to share a pic of what you create.
@nitnat007 Oooooh, paddle boarding in Costa Rica sounds AHmazing! Spin is fun too! I don't get to do it often since I'm not a member of a gym.
@fishsticks-n-custard Yay for peak day on OPK...now go find YH!
@ajsanders-2 Keep temping to see if the rise continues.
@mileswithmyles I will have to try the strawberry infused green tea. Sounds good! And good luck with orientation today.
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: PNV, BBT, OPK, HIO, Preseed
R/R: Had a killer workout this morning that I did not feel like I was going to die after. I think I am finally getting my fitness back after slacking a lot.
CS/Q: Not so much for chart, but for those who use preseed, do you actually use the applicator?
GTKY: What is something you've been meaning to try, but just haven't gotten around to it? (Or if there is not something new you want to try, what is something you've been meaning to accomplish, but have not done it yet?) I really want to try one of those tough mudder type runs. there is one coming up soon by me, and a few people from my gym are doing it, but I still have not signed up.
BFP#3 5/22/17 | MC 6/17/17 at 7w3d
Married: 04/05/15
TTC since: 02/16/16
@dilynne I also would love to try white water rafting, and we do have some around me.
@steph5454 Hope you enjoyed your vacation and that your DH feels better fast.
@SkilledSailor You can do it, It is hump day! But boo to your body being weird.
@jennycolada Have fun at your paint party and congrats on the new job!
@nitnat007 Here is hoping peak day comes a day early for you!
@fishsticks-n-custard YAY for Peak!!
@ajsanders-2 I hope you get your apartment situation figured out!
BFP#3 5/22/17 | MC 6/17/17 at 7w3d
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
@Dilynne Sorry your H isn't a light switch.
@Steph5454 Oh no! Sorry your H isn't feeling well. I hope he gets better soon so you can HIO.
@charlestonchew Sorry for cd1. What would you like to go back to school for?
@JennyColada Thanks! I'm hoping once I build up the muscles again, muscle memory will take it from there. And yay!!! Congratulations on your job offer! That's so great!
@nitnat007 They're headstands/handstands, etc. GL with the morning sex! And that trail does sound bucket list worthy!
@fishsticks-n-custard Haha we can inspire each other to get back to it. And yay for a positive OPK. How's AVA doing?
@ajsanders-2 Yay for finding apartments! Hopefully one of them works out well.
@JennyColada congrats on the job offer and decision! MH is in the same boat right now, just got a job offer yesterday. He wasn't seeking a change, just sort of fell into his lap. Makes for a tough decision.
@nitnat007 lol at cranky pants
@ajsanders-2 maybe you're O-ing right now! Or yesterday. Maybe you will get a slow rise temp? Or maybe it's a false surge? Waiting to find out which of those it is sucks. FX!
@fishsticks-n-custard giiiirl, catch that little egg!
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD: 15
WAYDTGKU: tons of letters, HIO!
R/R:
CS/Q:
GTKY: What is something you've been meaning to try, but just haven't gotten around to it?
Getting a positive opk!!!
@Dilynne - My DH says that all the time to me...then I roll my eyes and say Rude! haha
@Steph5454 - More power to you! A half marathon was enough for me, but who knows maybe that will change on day!
@SkilledSailor - Yay for fun projects!!
And once again thank you ladies for your insight! I'll be back on later!
DD: 07/19/18
EDD: 06/22/22
@mileswithmyles That's cool! Is it just a one day orientation or will y'all be together for a few days?
@cards10 Hubbie stayed home again today, so you know what that means!
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
@fishsticks-n-custard Oh DH is not going to complain about the morning sex at all! He will gladly take both. Just means that I have to wake up early on the long weekend and wont see him again until Tuesday evening. FX that we catch O with that.
@ajsanders-2 I hope that your sister can figure something out. If you found a place that you love, that would be awesome! I have had that with OPK's, couple days positive, then negative and then the temp shift after.
@charlestonchew That would be great. I hope that you get to do that someday.
@mileswithmyles GL for orientation today! And I think I may have to try that tea now. Thanks!
@dukestar5 CR is amazing! I am spoiled with my parents living down there. It is beautiful! If you have not been, you need to put it on your list.
@labgrand2012 Great job on the workout! I did one of the mud races last year. It was tough going, but lots of fun. Highly recommend it and would do it again myself! DH loves those things so I get dragged along.
@SkilledSailor that is pretty neat! I was always terrible at stuff like that, even as a kid. Now I am lucky if I can touch my toes!
@cards10 I hear you on the crafty stuff. I feel like it becomes a choice between having a social life or not lol
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: pnv, DHA, omega 369, vitamin d, rrl tea, pom juice, bbt, cm, opk, hio, pineapple core after O.... but mostly just waiting to ovulate
R/R: my period is like basically done? So all that complaining last month about how crazy heavy and long my periods are seemed to get my uterus to be a little less bonkers. I'm pretty jet lagged though which isn't super fun.
CS/Q: nothing to see yet. I'll start temping tomorrow l.
GTKY: What is something you've been meaning to try, but just haven't gotten around to it? (Or if there is not something new you want to try, what is something you've been meaning to accomplish, but have not done it yet?) I wish I could try actually living in another country. I would like to write a book but the self doubt voices are v loud.
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: PNV, Pom juice, temping, cm
R/R: I get to see family this weekend, yay!
Rant: I looked out my kitchen window to find that someone left their uses needle on the sidewalk. We're in the burbs, but our area is feeling less and less safe, and we're officially searching for places to move - recommendations welcome.
CS/Q: I think I suck at telling fertile cm from semen. I read that semen dissolves in water but cm doesn't, but I feel like niether do. If anyone has magical tips for differentiating them I'm all ears.
GTKY: finishing a kids book! I've been periodically working an off-grade-level series, but I just can't buckle down and do it.
@cards10 I'm really into home decor and crafting, and as far as I can tell, the secret is ignoring other aspects of your life. "Look how nicely this turned out, sorry I'm still in my robe" has been a frequent refrain in my house this summer.
@mileswithmyles good luck with your orientation today! I bet it will be fun for your DH to see you in work mode, I think a lot of guys find women in charge sexy and don't even realize it. And those temps would annoy me too, here's hoping they chill (not literally, obv.)
@dukestar5 that range sounds normal to me! People aren't robots, so variations are normal depending on room temp, sleeping position, and where you are in your sleep cycle.
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: PNV, BBT, CM
R/R: I've been having anxiety attacks the past few weeks, and finally figured out today that they're correlated to working in the office I'm filling in at. It doesn't surprise me, but it sucks. I asked the scheduler if I could fill in elsewhere or if I'd have to just cut back hours, and I'm waiting to hear a response.
CS/Q: Nada
GTKY: What is something you've been meaning to try, but just haven't gotten around to it? (Or if there is not something new you want to try, what is something you've been meaning to accomplish, but have not done it yet?) Other than getting my degree?
Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
PG #2, EDD 10/12/2023
@paleoprincess Eww to finding a needle. Where I live the gun violence is going up a lot, I feel like almost daily there has been a shooting. It is scary. And I also cannot ell the difference that is why I dont really track it. I can usually tell later in the afternoon when I am at least in fertility week, but I cannot rely on CM only.
@nitnat007 on of my friends just signed up for one in Sept. so I went and looked, but she is doing the full which is 10-12 miles plus 20 obstacles. I was like no way, that is so much, I can maybe run 3-5 miles!
BFP#3 5/22/17 | MC 6/17/17 at 7w3d
CD:15
WAYDTGKU: BBT,CM,OPK,HIO
R/R:My Dad has been saying he`s not feeling well, I think he just needs to get some exercise
most mornings he just sits on the couch watching T.V so I think just getting in a short walk would be good for him.
CS/Q:nope
GTKY: What is something you've been meaning to try, but just haven't gotten around to it? (Or if there is not something new you want to try, what is something you've been meaning to accomplish, but have not done it yet?) I would love to drive out to Alberta to visit my sister but H is always to busy and would never want to got out there.
@labgrand2012 I'm glad I'm not the only one! I'm sorry to hear about the shootings in your area, it seems hard to find a place that's NOT getting more dangerous.
@Stargazer1lily Would you ever visit without your H? I've found that "okay, I'm going, come if you want" is remarkably effective for getting them to go places.
@Dilynne Ugh... the worst part is thinking TODAY IS THE DAY.. then the next day being like..ooops! nope that would be today! These poor dudes! I remember once doing this to DH and when i said: hey...umm i actually didnt get a temp rise and still have fqcm. His face was priceless! lol
@Steph5454 Ugh... so sorry he isnt feeling well! Hopefully it wont sideline you guys!
@SkilledSailor I had a hard time lately with getting back to workouts after all these cray cycles. These past two weeks ive been back in the game and it feels so good!
@charlestonchew what would you study if you go back to school?
@JennyColada yay for the new job!!
@nitnat007 Weeeell... its a nice way to start the day, though!
@fishsticks-n-custard OMG! PEAK!! I am on my second month using a CBE fertility monitor...Ive never yet seen peak
@ajsanders-2 I think when you are looking at pos OPK's it can be hard to determine which is MOST positive. The best thing to do is to consider yourself pos/peak as long as you are getting pos opk's (so today as peak even though it might have been yesterday) and let your temperatures sort it out afterwards.
@mileswithmyles wow...yes with those temps! Have you started any new supps or anything like maca?
@labgrand2012 yay! So great to see everyone (including me) getting back on the fitness grind! It feels so good
@cards10 I choked when i read your GTKY opk comment! lol! Im feeling you these past cycles!
@doxiemoxie212 yay for your ute getting back on track! Living in another country would be cool!
@paleoprincess I basically find i have to mark the day "Semen Obscured".... I wouldnt trust my eyes.
@izza2 work anxiety is awful...i hope they can move you to a better location
@Stargazer1lily hmmm are you able to get out and walk with your dad? Im sure it would be a great way to hang and get your dad out
CD:13
WAYDTGKU: WTO,
R/R: rant... meh all is well. rave...all is well! lol
CS/Q: nope... just stalking my ovaries like a creepy ex- boyfriend! Temps still nice and stable....
GTKY: What is something you've been meaning to try, but just haven't gotten around to it? (Or if there is not something new you want to try, what is something you've been meaning to accomplish, but have not done it yet?) Skydiving, Scuba diving.... All the divings!!
@dragonette505 okay, I think I have to start doing that. So many websites have made it sound like there's some trick to it, I'm glad I'm not the only one who can't tell! Also, I literally lol-d at "stalking my ovaries." That's seriously what it feels like!
Month 2/2
CD 1
WAYDTGKU: Today- pouting tomorrow- googling the crap out of stuff. Tracking my cycle with app.
R/R I guess since I'm not pregnant, that gives me a chance to lose a couple of more lbs that I desperately need. I've been running for a few weeks and have lost about 3 which I'm stoked about.
Cs/q am I the only one who will put off doing something because I might be pregnant? I find myself saying stuff like I don't want to plan a trip or plan to do this event because I MIGHT be pregnant by then. Then that deadline passes and I feel stupid.
GTKY I would really really love to do a cruise with my husband. We are waiting until we are out of the baby stage to Go. (See above)
@izza2 OMG that is so not boring! Surfing is harder than it looks and wonderful! Try it, go somewhere beautiful and warm and you will love it! Hope that you can get out of that office soon. *creepy hugs*
@labgrand2012 Haha I don't blame you. I think the one we did was about 4 miles as well. I am not too sure I would be up for too much more than that.
@Stargazer1lily I hope that your dad feels better! Fresh air normally helps.