R/R: I have had some of those most delish peaches from a local farm this week! Only rant is I should have packed 2 in my lunch today and only brought one.
CS/Q: Nada
GTKY: No, not necessarily. I am particularly out many things such as the cleanliness of the house, loose hair in the sink, correct silverware placement (yup). MH is more high maintenance than me. I often leave with little to no make up, toss my hair in a bun or braid, and call it a day in athletic wear that isn't lululemon or fabletics.
ETA: And by not those brands, I mean, I'm content in wearing whatevertheheck I pull out of the laundry, regardless of matching brands on top/bottom, and ),don't have nice vs actual athletic clothes.
R/R: My cat is afraid of MH and when MH is in the basement gaming, my cat is too afraid to go down there to use the litter box, so instead he will pee on the bed if I don't shut the bedroom door when I get up to get ready for work in the evenings. I forgot to shut the door last night, but remembered by the time I got to work. It was already too late. DH put locked him in his carrier overnight and I came home to a pee- and vomit-covered cat.
CS/Q: prettiest chart I've had since that one time I charted while I was on vacation and was sleeping like a relatively normal person.
GTKY: I am so NOT high maintenance and MH agrees (based on his ex). I probably only wear make-up 2-3 days a month and I can't remember the last time I wore heels.
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
Testing if I haven't started on Friday. (I'm due thurs or Fri). I'll probably test Saturday.
R/R i feel so bad that this has not been the month for so many of our ladies! Boo!
Cs/q none
GTKY: I wear a full face of makeup every day. I try to dress in stuff that matches unless I know I'm gonna be home, then it's yoga pants FTW!
Edit update: I cracked and bought a pregnancy test on the way home from the gym. I took it and as I was cleaning up realized AF was here womp womp. It's only one month for us so I'm only going to wallow a little bit. Best of luck to the rest of you ladies.
@Jrm_14 - We had peaches at my moms yesterday as a snack - they were soooo good @pebbledam - Oh boy I am sorry that you got to come home and clean that up. I am sure that was a fun time.
Month/cycle: 2/1
CD/DPO: 20/6
Timing: good
Typical LP Length: not sure. I looked up old pre BCP charts and according to those 10 - 12
Testing: I am holding strong today its still too early and I have no tests in the house. Tomorrow will be a different story - my amazon cheapies should arrive today. I feel like 7 DPO is still too early so I am going to try to make it to 10 DPO.
R/R: I am so thankful I am in the TWW. DH has done something to his back so there would have been no HIO. Also, I am already starting to annoy myself with the symptom spotting. It is only 6 DPO - get it together woman!!
CS/Q:
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say?
I don't think I am super high maintenance but I guess I am a little bit. I get my hair cut/colored regularly, nails done, like to be well dressed when I go out and pretty much never leave the house without makeup.
GTKY: Hm. I would say no. I do require some attention but I pretty much handle myself. My husband would probably say no, too.
Husband & I married May 26th, 2012
Me 28 Him 28
TTC #1 since January 1st 2016
Anovulatory with PCOS Clomid 50;100;150;200: No O TSH 3.75 Put on 50mg levothyroxine 1500 MG Metformin 7.5 MG Letrozole: No Follicles 9 MG Letrozole: 21mm Follicle no pregnancy 4 cycles at 9 MG Letrozole, No pregnancy
R/R: I don't go into work until later today and I am really enjoying this lazy morning. Rant: DH will be gone most of the next 3 weeks for work. I'm worried about timing if we don't get KU this cycle
CS/Q: nothing currently
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say?
I won't even lie to myself, I think I am. I love makeup, I get my hair and nails done. I go most days wearing dresses and heels. I'm a girly girl through and through! On weekends though, it all goes out the window. I normally wear leggings, a messy bun or pony, and tinted moisturizer. DH would definitely agree!
Testing: supposed to be 8/15..... so probably 8/11
R/R: I didnt realize how uncomfortable it was to have an IUI, and afterwards, even today. But my SS, who highly dislikes his toddler half-brother (from his dad), is actually really excited about this, which is a huge relief!
CS/Q: none
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say?
I have Aspergers, so I am very particular about some things, but overall very easygoing. DF agrees that we both are relatively low maintenance, thankfully
Me: 26 DF: 34 DS: 11
TTC since May 2017, first cycle (medicated) with IUI August 2017 using SD
@purplg8r Okay. Good luck with the RE appointment, please report what she says to you re: short luteal phase.
Month/cycle: 5/5
CD/DPO: 28/10
Timing: -1, 0, +1
Typical LP Length: No idea.
Testing: Monday unless AF shows up first.
R/R: I've been cramping for the last three days, but so far no bleeding. It's getting a little annoying TBH, but at least my luteal phase is looking longer than I initially expected it to be?
CS/Q: None atm.
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say? Yes and no. I don't do my nails, I only go to the hairdressers' like three times a year and usually wear minimal makeup, but I do love pretty clothes and such... DH would probably say yes.
Testing: An ice cream sandwich tasted weird last night so probably going to give in and pee on something today. It's way too soon.
R/R: I feel like I've been bloated for a month, between provera, letrozole, and all the hormones in LP. None of my summer clothes fit, I'm hot allofthetime, and
CS/Q:
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say? Eh, about some things.. I'm quite introverted, and get high maintenance leading into situations in which I anticipate being crazy uncomfortable. He'd probably say no on most days, but between my SS like a boss and hormones, today he might say differently.
@futbol0401 FX for a successful IUI. It must be encouraging to know that SS is excited about this. @mamaofboys17 It's all about balance right! And I think it's great that you own it. It's weird how society makes people feel bad for caring about their appearance and calling them high maintenance. You just want to look presentable for goodness sakes! @Mythril ditto on the temping frustration. I feel like I am constantly lost trying to understand my chart sometimes (all the time). @glitzandglitter I struggle a bit with the early testing especially if I have access to inexpensive testing. Poor DH, hope his back feels better, back trouble always does a number on people's spirits! @cm716 Preach on the yoga pants at home. I work early hours (start at 6:30) and then work out or go riding in the afternoon. Sometimes it feels like I never wear grown up clothes for DH! @pebbledam holy moly, I am so sorry about your cat, poor guy. That must have been very unpleasant for both of you! @jrm_14 I don't know if I attribute a clean and orderly home with being high maintenance...you're just organized for my money!
Month/cycle: 7/5
CD/DPO: 20/4
Timing: -1, 0
Typical LP Length: I have no idea, this is my first time properly charting
Testing: Probably 8/11?
R/R: Rave: I'm two days away from leaving for a horse competition in Sonoma and I am turbo excited for a short break from work. Rant: I miss my mom. She and I are really close and my parents spend half the year here and half in France (that's where we are from). I just miss being silly with her.
CS/Q:no
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say? I am so super lazy when it comes to my appearance but I do want to look presentable. So I try to buy clothes that look elegant for work that I can put together really easily the night before without much effort and then makeup wise, I would guess most people at work say I wear no makeup. But I mean, I do use concealer guys! I work with all guys, so they are all clueless. My husband would probably say I'm low maintenance but only bc I make him watch Real Housewives sometimes for reference on what high maintenance is all about.
@jrm_14Do you have enough peaches in order to have two tomorrow? @pebbledamI'm sorry you had to come home to that. @glitzandglitterUmm... I may have tested at 7dpo... You can be stronger than me, resist the urge! @cm716Yoga pants FTW! @MytrilI'm sorry you missed that one temp. @mamaofboys17You have really good timing! FX this is your cycle and you don't have to worry about your DH leaving next cycle. @futbol0401That's great your SS is excited about this. @stemgirl11Yay for a longer luteal phase! @lizeybeeFX that off tasting ice cream sandwich is a symptom! @stalkinghorseI'm sorry you miss your mom, but I hope you enjoy your time off work!
Month/cycle: 4/3 (2/1 AL) I forgot to change over the month yesterday!
CD/DPO: 20/7
Timing: -4, -2, 0, +1
Typical LP Length: 11-12 days
Testing: Tomorrow! I know it's very early but I have so many tests at home that I can't help it.
R/R: Rant: I've had crazy nightmares/dreams the last three nights, so right now I'm very tired. This really doesn't help the SS symptom spotting.
CS/Q: Not charting, so no stalking.
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say? DH would say yes, but I'm not high maintenance in that I need to get my hair/nails/makeup done. I like things done a certain way and that's why he would say I'm high maintenance.
R/R: I ended up having my headache all day yesterday. It finally is gone this morning. I haven't had a headache for that long in a loooong time.
CS/Q:
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say? Yeah. I'm not high maintenance with getting my hair cut or getting nails done but I have ugly wavy hair so I always straighten it. And I have really red skin on my face so I don't go out without makeup. And I hate dirt. But then there's nothing I love more than watching sports and eating wings and drinking beer so...
@Cricket648 The only one I remember was about TW** a serial killer and there was lots of blood. End TW** Other than that I remember that they were in colour and high detail. Not relaxing at all.
DH got an appointment for the chiropractor today so hopefully his back will be better soon! @chloandcoco - I am going to try but it will be hard the cheapies just arrived @stalkinghorse - good luck at your competition! @purplg8r - I'm glad your headache is gone @cricket648 - Yay for making it to the TWW
@purplg8r My bad, it would be 7 dpo. I was writing for which cycle day I o'ed on... because sometimes brains don't want to brain. XD
Husband & I married May 26th, 2012
Me 28 Him 28
TTC #1 since January 1st 2016
Anovulatory with PCOS Clomid 50;100;150;200: No O TSH 3.75 Put on 50mg levothyroxine 1500 MG Metformin 7.5 MG Letrozole: No Follicles 9 MG Letrozole: 21mm Follicle no pregnancy 4 cycles at 9 MG Letrozole, No pregnancy
@pebbledam silvrware has the correct place in the drawer as well as on the table, absolutely! And why is your car afraid of your husband?! @glitzandglitter. Hope YH's back is better soon! And @ChloandCoco. Last month I used OPKs at 7dpo bc I wanted to and didn't have patience to wait on Amazon Prime for HPTs. @stalkinghorse. Good luck! @purplg8r. I hate dirt, but not as much as sand.
Testing: Not yet. It's a miracle. I have lots of internet cheapies, so not sure how long I can hold out.
R/R: Oh, work is stupid. And I have a headache. That's about it really.
CS/Q: Nope.
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say? Ehh... I like to think I'm particular, but not high maintenance (is that what all high maintenance people say)? I'm highly prone to migraines, so I get funny about lights being on, and being too hot. Also, I don't wear much makeup, but I ALWAYS wear mascara when I leave the house. I need it. So, I guess I'll just change my answer to yes.
CS/Q: does everyone get an implantation dip? Or some peeps temps just stay up!?
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say? While my daily routine is approx 20 min.... The amount of jewelry, clothes and make up I own keeps me in the high maintenance category.... I'll take it!
R/R: I woke up with inner ear pain and it sucks. I don't know where it came from.
CS/Q: No clue what this means either.
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say?
I don't think I'm high maintenance, but I am very particular about the way I want things done. I don't think my husband would say I'm high maintenance either.
Question: do you have sex during the tww? I read conflicting evidence.
Womp. U/S on Mon showed I was on the verge of ovulating, which matched up with OPK's general guesstimate /LH surge/O signs that have been reliable/confirmed in the past late Mon/early yesterday. Everything pointed to O. However....U/S today showed I never O'd after all. The follicle is still sitting there in my right ovary. Back to WTO *hangs head in shame* ETA: "You're regular till you're not."
@jrm_14 Im with you on non matching - which was especially the case as we lived without a mirror installed in the house for 10 months! Fingers crossed you'll be back in TWW soon @pebbledam sorry about the cat - that's no fun to come home to @cm716 sorry AF arrived but full speed ahead in WTO @glitzandglitter full sympathy to you and DH - mine had a slipped disc which doesn't make BD at specific times any more fun! Luckily now good again @Mythril oh wow your chart is certain not easy to be certain of O from @futbol0401 fingers crossed for a successful IUI @stalkinghorse very jealous of your horsey weekend since I don't have a horse at the moment after we moved a year ago @lalalaj lol yes I think that's what high maintenance people say lol @thatcrazyauntie i don't think rants have to make sense :-) @JNMiller yes we do but then again I'm still here!
month/cycle 27 cd/dpo 22/6 timing -5 -3 -1 O 1 typical LP 14-16 testing - not before CD29 r/r - I'm feeling stupid, I went for an MRI today,on my hips... and of course you can't do that if there is any chance you might be positive... luckily the nurse was kind and rebooked me very fast for end of week of AF and said in case AF doesn't come she will happily take my call to cancel the appointment. But I drove one hour each direction to go to the appointment, sofelt totally silly calling DH to say I was already on the way home... Cs/q - FF still keeps moving my O backwards and forwards one day every day so I guess I'm right in between GTKY Until I met DH I would have fought all the way to the highest court in the land to say I was not high maintenance... now I know I am and he would agree!
Me 43 DH 45 Married 12/2016 TTC #1 since 04/2015 AMA, DOR (AMH 0.65, AFC 2-4) and autoimmune issues (RA, APS), low TSH, adenomyosis 7 retrievals, 3 transfers
Jun19 FET BFP, due date 7th March 2020, DD born Feb20
Sep17 IVF1 - 1ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN Nov17 IVF2 - 1ER, 0F Jan18 IVF3 - 3ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN Feb18 - second opinion and additional testing Apr18 IVF4 - cancelled (E2 too high) May/Jun18 IVF4 - 4ER, 0M, 1F, 1 frozen day 3 (not best quality) Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - 5 ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (not best quality) Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - 4ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (good quality) Aug/Sep18 IVF7 - cancelled (cyst) Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - 3ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen Day 3 (excellent quality) Oct18 IVF8 - Cancelled (cyst and too low TSH) Oct18-Jan19 bringing TSH under control Feb19 ERA and hysteroscopy Mar19 Investigation for fibroid and adenomyosis Apr19 adenomyosis confirmed, polyps removed Jun19 FET after 2 months Lupron, autoimmune protocol, transferred two day 3 frozen embryos
Sep17 - Pergoveris 10-17 Sep, Orgalutran 15-18 Sep, Ovitrelle 18 Sep, ER 20 Sep for 2 follies, 1 mature egg, fertilized, ET 1x 2d 4-cell embryo 22/09, 05/10 BFN Nov17 IVF2 - Pergoveris 2-14 Nov, Orgalutran 5-14 Nov, Ovitrelle 15 Nov, ER 17 Nov for 3 follies, 1 mature egg, did not fertilize Jan18 IVF3 - Pergoveris 30 Dec - 8 Jan, Orgalutran 5-8 Jan, Ovitrelle 9 Jan, ER 11 Jan 3 eggs, 2 mature, 1 fertilized, ET 1x 4d 12-cell embryo 15/01, 24/01 BFN May/Jun18 IVF4 - Rekovelle 25-29 May, Menogon 30May - 2Jun, Zomacton 25 27 29 31 May and 2Jun, Cetrotide 30May - 3Jun, Gonasi 3Jun, ER 5Jun 4 eggs, none mature, two matured overnight, 1 fertilized with ICSI, Frozen day 3 but not good quality Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - Rekovelle 21-24 June, Menogon 25Jun-3Jul, Puregon 4-5Jul, Zomacton 21 23 25 27 29 Jun, Cetrotide 25Jun-5Jul, Gonasi 6Jul, ER 8Jul 5 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 but not good quality Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - Rekovelle 26-29 Jul, Menogon 30Jul-7Aug, Buserelin 26Jul-7Aug, Zomacton 26 28 30 Jul 1 3 Aug, Gonasi 7Aug, ER 9Aug 4 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized (normal IVF), 2 frozen day 3 good quality Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - Menogon 19-30Sep, Buserelin 19-30Sep, Zomacton 19 21 23 25 27 Sep, Ovitrelle 1 Oct, ER 3 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 excellent quality
Fav Quote: The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return
CD/DPO: 23/ Either 3 or 7 (opks never +, ewcm lasted 1 1/2 weeks, 2 instances of O pain)
Timing: 13 of the last 15 days (some days twice a day), caught both potential O days
Typical LP Length: 14-16 days
Testing: waiting until CD 29
R/R: DH is home from deployment, yay! (hence all the BDing). This sadly means I have to spend 2 weeks with my in-laws...
CS/Q: I think this has to do with temping, which I'm not doing this time around due to pure laziness.
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say?
100% I don't try to be, but I like things in a particular way, and when they don't go my way I struggle. It's something I'm working on and DH loves me anyways.
@emmasemm, @Cricket648, @glitzandglitter, @stalkinghorse, @purplg8r- I had to spray him down with the shower head and he did not like that one bit. @stalkinghorse - GL at your competition! What sort of riding/competing do you do? @purplg8r - I love that we are both testing early so we can drink if it's negative. I'm glad the headache went away without advil. @Cricket648 - I'm so happy to see you here! @jrm_14 - My cat is afraid of everyone, but happens to also live with MH. It's beginning to be a little much. I hope that follie decides to break free soon! @thatcrazyauntie - I usually get an "implantation dip," but I've never gotten a BFP, so..... yeah. My temps haven't dipped yet, but the latest I've had that dip was 10 dpo, so maybe it's still on the way. @jnmiller324 - You probably don't know your LP (luteal phase) length unless you've been charting prior to TTC. It took a couple of months for me to know mine and there's always variation, but generally speaking you'll have a pretty consistent LP from cycle to cycle, which is why it's asked here. CS/Q is "Chart Stalk/Questions." There is no reason to avoid sex during the TWW. @emmasemm - FX you'll get to cancel that MRI! @MrsBunz - I really hope you did O, but I'm going to tell the tale of my 73-day cycle just in case: My body geared up 3 times before it O'd I had EWCM, O pains, and nearly positive OPKs, but didn't O until that 3rd attempt on CD60. I charted during that cycle of hell, see below. Have you been able to turn OPKs in the past? Some people can't. FX you don't have to suffer through that. Also, LP stands for "luteal phase" and is the part of the cycle that goes from O to next AF. Most people have a LP in the 10-14 day range, but depends on the person (but isn't the length of the full cycle). "CS/Q" stands for Chart Stalk/Questions - feel free to use this section to ask questions about your cycle or fertility or pnvs or anything TTC related (doesn't have to be about your chart specifically).
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
@MrsBunz - I really hope you did O, but I'm going to tell the tale of my 73-day cycle just in case: My body geared up 3 times before it O'd I had EWCM, O pains, and nearly positive OPKs, but didn't O until that 3rd attempt on CD60. I charted during that cycle of hell, see below. Have you been able to turn OPKs in the past? Some people can't. FX you don't have to suffer through that. Also, LP stands for "luteal phase" and is the part of the cycle that goes from O to next AF. Most people have a LP in the 10-14 day range, but depends on the person (but isn't the length of the full cycle). "CS/Q" stands for Chart Stalk/Questions - feel free to use this section to ask questions about your cycle or fertility or pnvs or anything TTC related (doesn't have to be about your chart specifically).
@pebbledam@Cricket648 Thank you. I have turned OPKs in the past, but I was using a different brand (I had a hard time turning this particular brand's hpt positive in the past.) This is our 3rd go around with TTC (DS is 2 and MC in March), so thanks for the explanation of LP and Oing, but I'm pretty familiar with it, I just misread the question. Luckily, we are BDing all month long (DH being gone for 5 months cause lots of pent-up sexual energy), so if I haven't O'd yet, we will hopefully catch it. I have had a really regular cycle since DS was born, even after having a MC, cycle returned to normal, so if I don't get AF or positive hpt within a week of AF being late, I'll call my OB (I also have a history of ovarian cysts).
Re: TWW Wed 8/02
Month/cycle: 2/2
CD/DPO: 13/1
Timing: -2, O
Typical LP Length: last month was 12.
Testing: I pee on all the things.
R/R: I have had some of those most delish peaches from a local farm this week! Only rant is I should have packed 2 in my lunch today and only brought one.
CS/Q: Nada
GTKY: No, not necessarily. I am particularly out many things such as the cleanliness of the house, loose hair in the sink, correct silverware placement (yup). MH is more high maintenance than me. I often leave with little to no make up, toss my hair in a bun or braid, and call it a day in athletic wear that isn't lululemon or fabletics.
ETA: And by not those brands, I mean, I'm content in wearing whatevertheheck I pull out of the laundry, regardless of matching brands on top/bottom, and ),don't have nice vs actual athletic clothes.
Month/cycle: 7/5
CD/DPO: 31/8
Timing: -4 -2 O
Typical LP Length: 13
Testing: 8/04 for drinking purposes (10 dpo)
R/R: My cat is afraid of MH and when MH is in the basement gaming, my cat is too afraid to go down there to use the litter box, so instead he will pee on the bed if I don't shut the bedroom door when I get up to get ready for work in the evenings. I forgot to shut the door last night, but remembered by the time I got to work. It was already too late. DH put locked him in his carrier overnight and I came home to a pee- and vomit-covered cat.
CS/Q: prettiest chart I've had since that one time I charted while I was on vacation and was sleeping like a relatively normal person.
GTKY: I am so NOT high maintenance and MH agrees (based on his ex). I probably only wear make-up 2-3 days a month and I can't remember the last time I wore heels.
DSS born 01/2016
TTC since 01/2017
Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018
DSS born 01/2016
TTC since 01/2017
Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018
CD/dpo 28/12
Typical l.p. 14 ish
Testing if I haven't started on Friday. (I'm due thurs or Fri). I'll probably test Saturday.
R/R i feel so bad that this has not been the month for so many of our ladies! Boo!
Cs/q none
GTKY: I wear a full face of makeup every day. I try to dress in stuff that matches unless I know I'm gonna be home, then it's yoga pants FTW!
Edit update: I cracked and bought a pregnancy test on the way home from the gym. I took it and as I was cleaning up realized AF was here womp womp. It's only one month for us so I'm only going to wallow a little bit. Best of luck to the rest of you ladies.
@pebbledam - Oh boy I am sorry that you got to come home and clean that up. I am sure that was a fun time.
Month/cycle: 2/1
CD/DPO: 20/6
Timing: good
Typical LP Length: not sure. I looked up old pre BCP charts and according to those 10 - 12
Testing: I am holding strong today its still too early and I have no tests in the house. Tomorrow will be a different story - my amazon cheapies should arrive today. I feel like 7 DPO is still too early so I am going to try to make it to 10 DPO.
R/R: I am so thankful I am in the TWW. DH has done something to his back so there would have been no HIO. Also, I am already starting to annoy myself with the symptom spotting. It is only 6 DPO - get it together woman!!
CS/Q:
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say?
I don't think I am super high maintenance but I guess I am a little bit. I get my hair cut/colored regularly, nails done, like to be well dressed when I go out and pretty much never leave the house without makeup.
Month/cycle: 20/15
CD/DPO: 26/ we're going to say 7
Timing: -3, 0
Testing: When AF is late. Or a week late. I don't know I'm not worried about it this cycle.
R/R: So, I'm going with O being CD19 so that I don't test early. It's frustrating how one missed temperature can make all the difference!
CS/Q: None today, unless you want to guess O. https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/60e8fc
GTKY: Hm. I would say no. I do require some attention but I pretty much handle myself. My husband would probably say no, too.
Clomid 50;100;150;200: No O
TSH 3.75 Put on 50mg levothyroxine
1500 MG Metformin
7.5 MG Letrozole: No Follicles
9 MG Letrozole: 21mm Follicle no pregnancy
4 cycles at 9 MG Letrozole, No pregnancy
Month/cycle: 2/2
CD/DPO: 21/5
Timing: -5,-3,-2,0,+1
Typical LP Length: 14
Testing: starting Monday, 10DPO
R/R: I don't go into work until later today and I am really enjoying this lazy morning. Rant: DH will be gone most of the next 3 weeks for work. I'm worried about timing if we don't get KU this cycle
CS/Q: nothing currently
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say?
I won't even lie to myself, I think I am. I love makeup, I get my hair and nails done. I go most days wearing dresses and heels. I'm a girly girl through and through! On weekends though, it all goes out the window. I normally wear leggings, a messy bun or pony, and tinted moisturizer. DH would definitely agree!
Month/cycle: 2/1
CD/DPO: 15/1
Timing: O, iui
Typical LP Length: 13
Testing: supposed to be 8/15..... so probably 8/11
R/R: I didnt realize how uncomfortable it was to have an IUI, and afterwards, even today. But my SS, who highly dislikes his toddler half-brother (from his dad), is actually really excited about this, which is a huge relief!
CS/Q: none
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say?
I have Aspergers, so I am very particular about some things, but overall very easygoing. DF agrees that we both are relatively low maintenance, thankfully
TTC since May 2017, first cycle (medicated) with IUI August 2017 using SD
Month/cycle: 5/5
CD/DPO: 28/10
Timing: -1, 0, +1
Typical LP Length: No idea.
Testing: Monday unless AF shows up first.
R/R: I've been cramping for the last three days, but so far no bleeding. It's getting a little annoying TBH, but at least my luteal phase is looking longer than I initially expected it to be?
CS/Q: None atm.
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say? Yes and no. I don't do my nails, I only go to the hairdressers' like three times a year and usually wear minimal makeup, but I do love pretty clothes and such... DH would probably say yes.
EDD #1: 4/2018
Month/cycle: 14/5
CD/DPO: 27/6 or 8
Timing: -4, -3, -2, -1 (if 6dpo)
Typical LP Length: ~14
Testing: An ice cream sandwich tasted weird last night so probably going to give in and pee on something today. It's way too soon.
R/R: I feel like I've been bloated for a month, between provera, letrozole, and all the hormones in LP. None of my summer clothes fit, I'm hot allofthetime, and
CS/Q:
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say? Eh, about some things.. I'm quite introverted, and get high maintenance leading into situations in which I anticipate being crazy uncomfortable. He'd probably say no on most days, but between my SS like a boss and hormones, today he might say differently.
Married and TTC since 6/2016
@mamaofboys17 It's all about balance right! And I think it's great that you own it. It's weird how society makes people feel bad for caring about their appearance and calling them high maintenance. You just want to look presentable for goodness sakes!
@Mythril ditto on the temping frustration. I feel like I am constantly lost trying to understand my chart sometimes (all the time).
@glitzandglitter I struggle a bit with the early testing especially if I have access to inexpensive testing. Poor DH, hope his back feels better, back trouble always does a number on people's spirits!
@cm716 Preach on the yoga pants at home. I work early hours (start at 6:30) and then work out or go riding in the afternoon. Sometimes it feels like I never wear grown up clothes for DH!
@pebbledam holy moly, I am so sorry about your cat, poor guy. That must have been very unpleasant for both of you!
@jrm_14 I don't know if I attribute a clean and orderly home with being high maintenance...you're just organized for my money!
Month/cycle: 7/5
CD/DPO: 20/4
Timing: -1, 0
Typical LP Length: I have no idea, this is my first time properly charting
Testing: Probably 8/11?
R/R: Rave: I'm two days away from leaving for a horse competition in Sonoma and I am turbo excited for a short break from work. Rant: I miss my mom. She and I are really close and my parents spend half the year here and half in France (that's where we are from). I just miss being silly with her.
CS/Q:no
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say? I am so super lazy when it comes to my appearance but I do want to look presentable. So I try to buy clothes that look elegant for work that I can put together really easily the night before without much effort and then makeup wise, I would guess most people at work say I wear no makeup. But I mean, I do use concealer guys! I work with all guys, so they are all clueless. My husband would probably say I'm low maintenance but only bc I make him watch Real Housewives sometimes for reference on what high maintenance is all about.
@pebbledamI'm sorry you had to come home to that.
@glitzandglitterUmm... I may have tested at 7dpo... You can be stronger than me, resist the urge!
@cm716Yoga pants FTW!
@MytrilI'm sorry you missed that one temp.
@mamaofboys17You have really good timing! FX this is your cycle and you don't have to worry about your DH leaving next cycle.
@futbol0401That's great your SS is excited about this.
@stemgirl11Yay for a longer luteal phase!
@lizeybeeFX that off tasting ice cream sandwich is a symptom!
@stalkinghorseI'm sorry you miss your mom, but I hope you enjoy your time off work!
@pebbledam oh no! Poor you AND your cat!!
@cm716 I'm with you on the makeup!
@glitzandglitter I hope your H's back feels better soon!
@Mythril how long is your LP if you're on dpo 19?
@mamaofboys17 yay for lazy mornings!!
@futbol0401 I hope the uncomfortable-ness goes away today!
@stemgirl11 I'll let you know!
@lizeybee now I want an ice cream sandwich!
@stalkinghorse good luck at the competition!
@ChloandCoco any chance you can take a nap?
Month/cycle: 12/8 (6/3 AL)
CD/DPO: 37/5
Timing: O, +1
Typical LP Length: 9-11
Testing: Saturday (dpo 8) due to drinking
R/R: I ended up having my headache all day yesterday. It finally is gone this morning. I haven't had a headache for that long in a loooong time.
CS/Q:
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say? Yeah. I'm not high maintenance with getting my hair cut or getting nails done but I have ugly wavy hair so I always straighten it. And I have really red skin on my face so I don't go out without makeup. And I hate dirt. But then there's nothing I love more than watching sports and eating wings and drinking beer so...
@jrm_14 I love fresh peaches!
@pebbledam Awwww that sucks! Cleaning up pee and vomit is never fun. Especially becasue cats don't generally like to be cleaned...
@glitzandglitter I hope YH's back feels better soon!
@stemgirl11 Sorry about the cramping. Hopefully it means something good!
@stalkinghorse GL at your competition!
@ChloandCoco What were your dreams about? I love hearing about people's dreams!
@purplg8r Sorry about your headache, but I'm glad you're feeling better!
Month/cycle: 5/2
CD/DPO: 20/3
Timing: -4, -2, -1, 0
Typical LP Length: 12?
Testing: Not sure
R/R: I've never made it into the TWW before, so that feels like a win. Other than that, I'm just glad I have no plans today.
CS/Q: Nope
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say? I don't think I'm high maintenance, and my H would agree.
Married: 10/2013
TTC #1 Since: 02/2017
Married: 10/2013
TTC #1 Since: 02/2017
@chloandcoco - I am going to try but it will be hard the cheapies just arrived
@stalkinghorse - good luck at your competition!
@purplg8r - I'm glad your headache is gone
@cricket648 - Yay for making it to the TWW
Clomid 50;100;150;200: No O
TSH 3.75 Put on 50mg levothyroxine
1500 MG Metformin
7.5 MG Letrozole: No Follicles
9 MG Letrozole: 21mm Follicle no pregnancy
4 cycles at 9 MG Letrozole, No pregnancy
@glitzandglitter. Hope YH's back is better soon! And @ChloandCoco. Last month I used OPKs at 7dpo bc I wanted to and didn't have patience to wait on Amazon Prime for HPTs.
@stalkinghorse. Good luck!
@purplg8r. I hate dirt, but not as much as sand.
Month/cycle: 2/2
CD/DPO: 21/7
Timing: -1, 0, +1
Typical LP Length: 9-10 days
Testing: Not yet. It's a miracle. I have lots of internet cheapies, so not sure how long I can hold out.
R/R: Oh, work is stupid. And I have a headache. That's about it really.
CS/Q: Nope.
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say? Ehh... I like to think I'm particular, but not high maintenance (is that what all high maintenance people say)? I'm highly prone to migraines, so I get funny about lights being on, and being too hot. Also, I don't wear much makeup, but I ALWAYS wear mascara when I leave the house. I need it. So, I guess I'll just change my answer to yes.
Month/cycle: 7/7
CD/DPO: 23/8
Timing: -4,-2,0
Typical LP Length: 11-15
Testing: I will not!
R/R: ahhhhhh I'm good no rants today.
CS/Q: does everyone get an implantation dip? Or some peeps temps just stay up!?
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say? While my daily routine is approx 20 min.... The amount of jewelry, clothes and make up I own keeps me in the high maintenance category.... I'll take it!
@ChloandCoco same here with the crazy dreams!
@purplg8r yay that your headache is gone!!!
@cricket648 welcome to the tww!
@mamaofboys17 your timing is awesome! Makes me tired thinking about it! Lol
Edit cause my R/R didn't make sense lol
Month/cycle: 1/1
CD/DPO: 25/maybe 6??
Timing: 0 and +1
Typical LP Length: I have no idea what this means
Testing: There is no need until late next week
R/R: I woke up with inner ear pain and it sucks. I don't know where it came from.
CS/Q: No clue what this means either.
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say?
I don't think I'm high maintenance, but I am very particular about the way I want things done. I don't think my husband would say I'm high maintenance either.
Question: do you have sex during the tww? I read conflicting evidence.
Lp = luteal phase
Cs/q = chart stalk (or post a picture of your chart from fertility friend) and questions
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
@Mythril lol no worries. I was just going to ask why you thought it was so long this time.
@jrm_14 I hate sand too! I hate going to the beach (which living in Florida, all my friends find weird
@lalalaj I hope your headache goes away soon!
@thatcrazyauntie it's hard to stay strong & not test!
ETA: "You're regular till you're not."
@jrm_14 Im with you on non matching - which was especially the case as we lived without a mirror installed in the house for 10 months! Fingers crossed you'll be back in TWW soon
@pebbledam sorry about the cat - that's no fun to come home to
@cm716 sorry AF arrived but full speed ahead in WTO
@glitzandglitter full sympathy to you and DH - mine had a slipped disc which doesn't make BD at specific times any more fun! Luckily now good again
@Mythril oh wow your chart is certain not easy to be certain of O from
@futbol0401 fingers crossed for a successful IUI
@stalkinghorse very jealous of your horsey weekend since I don't have a horse at the moment after we moved a year ago
@lalalaj lol yes I think that's what high maintenance people say lol
@thatcrazyauntie i don't think rants have to make sense :-)
@JNMiller yes we do but then again I'm still here!
month/cycle 27
cd/dpo 22/6
timing -5 -3 -1 O 1
typical LP 14-16
testing - not before CD29
r/r - I'm feeling stupid, I went for an MRI today,on my hips... and of course you can't do that if there is any chance you might be positive... luckily the nurse was kind and rebooked me very fast for end of week of AF and said in case AF doesn't come she will happily take my call to cancel the appointment. But I drove one hour each direction to go to the appointment, sofelt totally silly calling DH to say I was already on the way home...
Cs/q - FF still keeps moving my O backwards and forwards one day every day so I guess I'm right in between
GTKY Until I met DH I would have fought all the way to the highest court in the land to say I was not high maintenance... now I know I am and he would agree!
Married 12/2016
TTC #1 since 04/2015
AMA, DOR (AMH 0.65, AFC 2-4) and autoimmune issues (RA, APS), low TSH, adenomyosis
7 retrievals, 3 transfers
Nov17 IVF2 - 1ER, 0F
Jan18 IVF3 - 3ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN
Feb18 - second opinion and additional testing
Apr18 IVF4 - cancelled (E2 too high)
May/Jun18 IVF4 - 4ER, 0M, 1F, 1 frozen day 3 (not best quality)
Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - 5 ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (not best quality)
Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - 4ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (good quality)
Aug/Sep18 IVF7 - cancelled (cyst)
Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - 3ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen Day 3 (excellent quality)
Oct18 IVF8 - Cancelled (cyst and too low TSH)
Oct18-Jan19 bringing TSH under control
Feb19 ERA and hysteroscopy
Mar19 Investigation for fibroid and adenomyosis
Apr19 adenomyosis confirmed, polyps removed
Jun19 FET after 2 months Lupron, autoimmune protocol, transferred two day 3 frozen embryos
Nov17 IVF2 - Pergoveris 2-14 Nov, Orgalutran 5-14 Nov, Ovitrelle 15 Nov, ER 17 Nov for 3 follies, 1 mature egg, did not fertilize
Jan18 IVF3 - Pergoveris 30 Dec - 8 Jan, Orgalutran 5-8 Jan, Ovitrelle 9 Jan, ER 11 Jan 3 eggs, 2 mature, 1 fertilized, ET 1x 4d 12-cell embryo 15/01, 24/01 BFN
May/Jun18 IVF4 - Rekovelle 25-29 May, Menogon 30May - 2Jun, Zomacton 25 27 29 31 May and 2Jun, Cetrotide 30May - 3Jun, Gonasi 3Jun, ER 5Jun 4 eggs, none mature, two matured overnight, 1 fertilized with ICSI, Frozen day 3 but not good quality
Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - Rekovelle 21-24 June, Menogon 25Jun-3Jul, Puregon 4-5Jul, Zomacton 21 23 25 27 29 Jun, Cetrotide 25Jun-5Jul, Gonasi 6Jul, ER 8Jul 5 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 but not good quality
Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - Rekovelle 26-29 Jul, Menogon 30Jul-7Aug, Buserelin 26Jul-7Aug, Zomacton 26 28 30 Jul 1 3 Aug, Gonasi 7Aug, ER 9Aug 4 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized (normal IVF), 2 frozen day 3 good quality
Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - Menogon 19-30Sep, Buserelin 19-30Sep, Zomacton 19 21 23 25 27 Sep, Ovitrelle 1 Oct, ER 3 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 excellent quality
Fav Quote: The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return
CD/DPO: 23/ Either 3 or 7 (opks never +, ewcm lasted 1 1/2 weeks, 2 instances of O pain)
Timing: 13 of the last 15 days (some days twice a day), caught both potential O days
Typical LP Length: 14-16 days
Testing: waiting until CD 29
R/R: DH is home from deployment, yay! (hence all the BDing). This sadly means I have to spend 2 weeks with my in-laws...
CS/Q: I think this has to do with temping, which I'm not doing this time around due to pure laziness.
GTKY: Would you consider yourself high maintenance? What would your SO say?
100% I don't try to be, but I like things in a particular way, and when they don't go my way I struggle. It's something I'm working on and DH loves me anyways.
***TW Living child and loss mentioned***
13 March 2017: Loss at 4+6
@stalkinghorse - GL at your competition! What sort of riding/competing do you do?
@purplg8r - I love that we are both testing early so we can drink if it's negative. I'm glad the headache went away without advil.
@Cricket648 - I'm so happy to see you here!
@jrm_14 - My cat is afraid of everyone, but happens to also live with MH. It's beginning to be a little much. I hope that follie decides to break free soon!
@thatcrazyauntie - I usually get an "implantation dip," but I've never gotten a BFP, so..... yeah. My temps haven't dipped yet, but the latest I've had that dip was 10 dpo, so maybe it's still on the way.
@jnmiller324 - You probably don't know your LP (luteal phase) length unless you've been charting prior to TTC. It took a couple of months for me to know mine and there's always variation, but generally speaking you'll have a pretty consistent LP from cycle to cycle, which is why it's asked here. CS/Q is "Chart Stalk/Questions." There is no reason to avoid sex during the TWW.
@emmasemm - FX you'll get to cancel that MRI!
@MrsBunz - I really hope you did O, but I'm going to tell the tale of my 73-day cycle just in case: My body geared up 3 times before it O'd I had EWCM, O pains, and nearly positive OPKs, but didn't O until that 3rd attempt on CD60. I charted during that cycle of hell, see below. Have you been able to turn OPKs in the past? Some people can't. FX you don't have to suffer through that. Also, LP stands for "luteal phase" and is the part of the cycle that goes from O to next AF. Most people have a LP in the 10-14 day range, but depends on the person (but isn't the length of the full cycle). "CS/Q" stands for Chart Stalk/Questions - feel free to use this section to ask questions about your cycle or fertility or pnvs or anything TTC related (doesn't have to be about your chart specifically).
DSS born 01/2016
TTC since 01/2017
Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018
Fx that you Oed, but I've had false surges in the past, so it's just something to be aware of.
Married: 10/2013
TTC #1 Since: 02/2017
***TW Living child and loss mentioned***
13 March 2017: Loss at 4+6